Report: LAW0330L Mar. 23, 2005 at 09:59 PM 2005 MONTANA LEGISLATURE - (406)444-3064 59th Regular Session DAILY SUMMARY OF FLOOR ACTIONS REPORT - House Floor Actions for: 03/23/2005 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Coding Key F -- Fiscal Note Indica A -- Appropriatio R -- Revenu ----------------------------------------------------------------------- OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Committee Report--Bill Concurred (H) Federal Relations, Energy, And Tele SJ 4 Cobb, J Urge review and adoption of tribal secured transaction codes Carried by Rep M. Noennig SJ 17 Lind, G Encourage renewable energy development Carried by Rep. B. Wiseman SJ 19 Elliott, J Resolution on the USA PATRIOT Act Carried by Rep. R. Maedje SJ 23 Elliott, J Urge federal trade negotiators to consult with Montana officials Carried by Rep. D. Rice (H) Fish, Wildlife And Parks SB 77 F Hansen, K Remove sunset on hunting access enhancement & hunter management programs Carried by Rep. M. Lange SB 126 F Brueggeman, J Revise boating registration laws Carried by Rep. T. Facey SB 298 F Tropila, J Clarify fish production at & planting of fish from Fort Peck warm water hatchery Carried by Rep. B. Warden (H) Judiciary SB 426 F R Stapleton, C Youth privacy for electronic information Carried by Rep. J. Parker OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Committee Report--Bill Concurred as Amended OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Committee Report--Bill Concurred as Amended (H) Federal Relations, Energy, And Tele SJ 7 Weinberg, D Urge comprehensive binational assessment of Flathead-Kootenai watersheds Carried by Rep. D. Brown (H) Judiciary SB 2 Laible, R Recognizing authority to display national motto & historical documents Carried by Rep. T. McGillvray SB 423 Laslovich, J Revise ignition interlock laws Carried by Rep. C. Harris SB 435 Wheat, M Revise probate laws Carried by Rep. M. Noennig OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Committee Report--Bill Passed (H) Appropriations HB 76 F A Buzzas, R Establish rainy day fund HB 89 F Witt, J Revise requirements for automated reporting system for gambling machines HB 99 F R Lange, M Penalty for driving when license suspended or revoked for DUI or test refusal HB 264 F A Windham, J Redirect restitution payments to office victim services HB 288 F Noennig, M Corrections to collect supervisory fees instead of clerk of court HB 326 F Peterson, J Change penalty for 2nd & subsequent methamphetamine possession conviction HB 393 F R Mendenhall, S Mandatory reporting of failed drug tests to motor vehicle division HB 435 F Branae, G Establish Governor's Postsecondary Scholarship Program HB 438 F Buzzas, R Braille literacy services for blind or visually impaired children HB 482 F Lindeen, M Revise allocation of funds to coal tax shared account OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Committee Report--Bill Passed (H) Appropriations HB 535 F R Jones, L Revise taxation of stripper well production HB 742 F A Buzzas, R Create registry for declarations concerning life-sustaining treatment HB 796 A Callahan, T Study the correctional system OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Committee Report--Bill Passed as Amended (H) Appropriations HB 35 F A R Jent, L Highway patrol officer salaries and retention HB 140 F Parker, J Revise laws on consumer credit counseling HB 249 F A Lindeen, M Economic development trust fund HB 336 F Lange, M Revise developmental disability services HB 379 F Windy Boy, J Fund Zortman-Landusky mine reclamation HB 395 F Becker, A Revise responsibility for cost of examination and detention of mental disorder HB 440 Wiseman, B Require locks on anhydrous ammonia storage tanks HB 484 F R Jones, L Mobile meat processor licensing and inspection HB 512 F A Witt, J Appropriate federal funds for local rail freight assistance programs HB 531 A Franklin, E Fund McLaughlin research institute expansion HB 552 F A Caferro, M Change asset test for children for medicaid HB 687 F Mendenhall, S Revise laws governing tobacco HB 695 F Jayne, J Fund representation for indigent victims of domestic violence HB 704 Windy Boy, J Time requirements for certain DPHHS actions involving long-term care facilities HB 749 A Ripley, R Revise nursing home bed tax (H) Taxation HB 569 F R Mcnutt, W Clarify classification and valuation of oil and gas pipelines HB 689 Arntzen, E Clawback provision for tax abatements OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Committee Report--Bill Passed as Amended (H) Taxation HB 720 Sinrud, J Regulatory certainty for land use HB 771 F A R Bergren, B Revise taxation of motor homes owned by business entities OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Sent to Enrolling HB 281 Wagman, P Revise guide licensure methods HB 409 Golie, G Revise workforce drug and alcohol testing HB 478 F Warden, B Selective service option on driver's license application HB 607 Olson, A Revise laws governing county treasurers HB 702 Malcolm, B Revise outfitter licensing laws OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Transmitted to Governor HB 203 F Roberts, D Clarify responsibility of boards and department of labor and industry HB 370 F R Gallik, D Revise strip and underground mine reclamation act HB 463 F R Facey, T Increase and extend tax credit for postconsumer glass use OB # 6 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills First Reading HB 800 F A Lange, M Revise laws related to default supply of electrical energy HB 801 A Olson, A Veteran's war bonus to certain military HB 802 F R Olson, A Eliminate annual permit surcharge fee for video gambling machines HJ 38 Butcher, E Encourage promotion of agriculture OB # 6 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills Introduced HB 800 F A Lange, M Revise laws related to default supply of electrical energy OB # 6 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills Introduced HB 801 A Olson, A Veteran's war bonus to certain military HB 802 F R Olson, A Eliminate annual permit surcharge fee for video gambling machines HJ 38 Butcher, E Encourage promotion of agriculture OB # 6 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills Referred to Committee (H) Agriculture HJ 38 Butcher, E Encourage promotion of agriculture (H) Business And Labor HB 802 F R Olson, A Eliminate annual permit surcharge fee for video gambling machines (H) Federal Relations, Energy, And Tele HB 800 F A Lange, M Revise laws related to default supply of electrical energy (H) State Administration HB 801 A Olson, A Veteran's war bonus to certain military Referred to Committee (H) Taxation SB 509 F R Harrington, D Graduated minium payment of corporate license tax OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Concurred SB 274 Vote: 55-45 Barkus, G Revise coverage of mortgage broker law OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Carried HB 6 A Vote: 99-1 Witt, J Renewable resource grants HB 7 F A Vote: 97-3 Callahan, T Reclamation and development grants HB 643 F R Vote: 74-24 Dowell, T Eliminate smoking in enclosed public places HB 745 A Vote: 51-49 Matthews, G Supplemental appropriations HB 748 A Vote: 99-0 Wells, J General obligation bonds for water resource projects OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed HB 643 F R Vote: 26-74 Dowell, T Eliminate smoking in enclosed public places HB 643 F R Vote: 46-54 Dowell, T Eliminate smoking in enclosed public places HB 643 F R Vote: 17-83 Dowell, T Eliminate smoking in enclosed public places HB 643 F R Vote: 45-55 Dowell, T Eliminate smoking in enclosed public places HB 745 A Vote: 49-51 Matthews, G Supplemental appropriations HB 745 A Vote: 49-51 Matthews, G Supplemental appropriations HB 758 F A Vote: 28-71 Mcnutt, W Oil, gas, and coal natural resource account fund OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Not Passed HB 364 F Vote: 44-56 Maedje, R Facilitate mail order purchase of Canadian pharmaceuticals OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Pass Consideration HB 277 A Maedje, R Fund water loss mitigation for bull trout recovery in Glen Lake irrigation dist OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Passed HB 4 A Vote: 65-35 Musgrove, J Appropriations normally made by budget amendment HB 5 A Vote: 80-19 Wells, J Long-range building appropriations HB 8 F A Vote: 94-6 Witt, J Renewable resource bonds and loans HB 9 F A Vote: 88-12 Witt, J Cultural and aesthetic grant appropriations HB 11 F A Vote: 90-9 Mcnutt, W Treasure state endowment appropriation HB 12 F A Vote: 90-10 Sesso, J General obligation bonds for energy conservation program HB 22 F A R Vote: 99-1 Mcnutt, W Funding for water adjudication HB 148 F Vote: 81-19 Lambert, C Provide actuarial funding for retirement systems HB 299 A Vote: 92-8 Wells, J Long-range building program bonds OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Passed HB 673 F R Vote: 54-46 Butcher, E Alternative driver education program HB 752 F A R Vote: 57-43 Callahan, T Loan to Supreme Court for financing IT improvements in Judicial Branch HB 758 F A Vote: 96-3 Mcnutt, W Oil, gas, and coal natural resource account fund HB 769 A Vote: 59-41 Golie, G Creating the rail service competition council OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Passed as Amended HB 6 A Vote: 96-3 Witt, J Renewable resource grants HB 7 F A Vote: 96-4 Callahan, T Reclamation and development grants HB 643 F R Vote: 60-40 Dowell, T Eliminate smoking in enclosed public places HB 745 A Vote: 52-48 Matthews, G Supplemental appropriations HB 748 A Vote: 99-1 Wells, J General obligation bonds for water resource projects OB # 9 -Motions Conference Committee Appointed SB 278 F Black, J CPA practice across jurisdiction equivalency Reps. Keane, Gallik, McKenney, and Heinert OB # 9 -Motions Motion Failed HB 124 F A Vote: 51-47 Facey, T K-12 health insurance program to take from appropriations, print and place on 2nd reading 3/5 vote needed HB 134 F Vote: 54-45 Golie, G Income tax credit for expenses for education at Montana Univ. System to take from Appropiations , print and put on 2nd reading 3/5 vote needed HB 235 F R Vote: 52-47 Lange, M Enhance hunter management laws--PL/PW recommendations to take from Fish Wildlife and Parks, print OB # 9 -Motions Motion Failed and put on 2nd reading. 3/5 vote needed. HJ 23 Vote: 51-48 Jopek, M Study state health insurance purchasing pool to take from Business and labor, print and put on 2nd reading 3/5 vote needed OB # 9 -Motions Rereferred to Committee (H) Appropriations HB 769 A Golie, G Creating the rail service competition council (H) Human Services HJ 37 Kaufmann, C Study Maine's state-supported, employment-based health care plan (H) Taxation HB 797 F R Kaufmann, C Increase video gambling taxes HB 802 F R Olson, A Eliminate annual permit surcharge fee for video gambling machines Rereferred to Committee (H) Appropriations SB 274 Barkus, G Revise coverage of mortgage broker law OB # 9 -Motions Taken from Committee; Placed on 2nd Reading (H) Appropriations HB 423 A Vote: 62-36 Stahl, W Provide grant funding for great plains dinosaur park in Malta