Report: LAW0330L Apr. 12, 2005 at 05:27 PM 2005 MONTANA LEGISLATURE - (406)444-3064 59th Regular Session DAILY SUMMARY OF FLOOR ACTIONS REPORT - House Floor Actions for: 04/12/2005 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Coding Key F -- Fiscal Note Indica A -- Appropriatio R -- Revenu ----------------------------------------------------------------------- OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Committee Report--Bill Concurred (H) Business And Labor SB 133 F R Mangan, J Capital formation act for venture capital (McKenney) OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Committee Report--Bill Concurred as Amended (H) Human Services SB 499 F Keenan, B Revise public mental health system laws (Facey) OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Sent to Enrolling HB 6 A Witt, J Renewable resource grants HB 22 F A R Mcnutt, W Funding for water adjudication HB 85 Kaufmann, C Eliminate outdated reports from Department of Revenue to the legislature HB 89 F Witt, J Revise requirements for automated reporting system for gambling machines HB 140 F Parker, J Revise laws on consumer credit counseling HB 159 F R Mckenney, J Revise unemployment insurance laws HB 167 Maclaren, G Revise frequency of delivery of business list to department of revenue HB 179 Lake, B Revise 1-stop licensing program & clarify initial requirement for business name HB 182 F Roberts, D Generally revise professional and occupational licensing laws OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Sent to Enrolling HB 188 Bergren, B Generally revise insurance laws HB 192 F R Waitschies, K Revise commercial driver's license, driver's license, and cmv laws HB 197 F Jayne, J Increase elder abuse penalties HB 208 Kaufmann, C Revise FWP right-of-way acquisition and property conveyance law HB 211 Parker, J Revise term of supreme court HB 216 F Caferro, M Revise laws concerning child support HB 220 F Lake, B Authorize electronic fund transfers between state and local governments HB 230 Jacobson, H Revise laws governing municipal subdivisions HB 236 F Jackson, V Make Clark Fork river basin task force permanent HB 244 Lambert, C Designate Terry as home of Evelyn Cameron HB 250 Becker, A Revise privacy in communications for emergency calls HB 254 R Harris, C Civil penalty for not writing legible prescriptions HB 295 Galvin-Halcro, K Prohibit expiration of gift cards and certificates HB 301 F A Galvin-Halcro, K Revise use of Lewis & Clark license plate funds HB 302 Driscoll, R Revise code of conduct concerning bond or levy elections HB 307 F R Parker, J Money laundering as a criminal offense HB 317 Hamilton, R Allow school boards to meet in places other than schools HB 331 F Wanzenried, D Joint underwriting association for medical malpractice insurance HB 332 A Buzzas, R Supplemental appropriation to fund low-income energy assistance HB 345 Gallik, D Revise time period for fraudulent transfer statute of limitations HB 349 Olson, A Revise responsibility of law enforcement officers for intoxicated persons HB 351 Butcher, E Require explanation of improvement arbitration HB 363 F R Eaton, E Revise misdemeanor assault with bodily fluid HB 502 F Wiseman, B Eliminate background check for off-premises beer and wine OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Sent to Enrolling licenses HB 698 F R Lange, M Warm water fishery enhancement program HB 728 F A Lange, M Create state veterans' cemetery in Yellowstone Co., revise funding of program OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Signed by Speaker HB 301 F A Galvin-Halcro, K Revise use of Lewis & Clark license plate funds OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Transmitted to Governor HB 301 F A Galvin-Halcro, K Revise use of Lewis & Clark license plate funds OB # 3 -Reports of Select Committees Conference Committee Report Received (H) Conference HB 63 Villa, D School finance revision SB 423 Laslovich, J Revise ignition interlock laws OB # 6 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills First Reading HJ 44 Olson, A Study taxation of oil & gas production, equipment, and transmission pipelines HJ 45 Himmelberger, D Study funding for wireless enhanced 911 OB # 6 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills Introduced HJ 44 Olson, A Study taxation of oil & gas production, equipment, and transmission pipelines HJ 45 Himmelberger, D Study funding for wireless enhanced 911 OB # 6 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills Referred to Committee (H) Federal Relations, Energy, And Tele HJ 44 Olson, A Study taxation of oil & gas production, equipment, and transmission pipelines HJ 45 Himmelberger, D Study funding for wireless enhanced 911 Referred to Committee (H) Business And Labor SJ 35 Cocchiarella, V Study professional and occupational licensing boards (H) Human Services SJ 34 Schmidt, T Study rural health care issues and access (H) State Administration SJ 14 Tropila, J Comprehensive review of state active duty process OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Concur as Amended Motion Failed SB 318 F R Vote: 45-55 Laible, R Revise registration and licensing for quadricycles OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Concurred SB 41 Vote: 93-3 Keenan, B Medicaid redesign: funding principles SB 58 Vote: 99-1 Barkus, G Revise state bond laws SB 93 Vote: 97-1 Cobb, J Monthly Medicaid reports to Legislative Finance Committee SB 108 F R Vote: 99-0 Lewis, D Revise laws governing independent contractors SB 120 F R Vote: 92-8 Keenan, B Extend hospital tax on inpatient bed days SB 197 F Vote: 96-4 Gebhardt, K Revise pension benefits for volunteer firefighters SB 428 F Vote: 52-48 Stapleton, C 211 - disaster, emergency, safety, health, human service referral phone service SB 498 F Vote: 79-18 Black, J Increase limit for loan to certain water users OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Concurred as Amended OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Concurred as Amended SB 407 F R Vote: 69-30 Grimes, D Revise minor in possession law SB 489 F Vote: 84-16 Lind, G Use orphan share fund for evaluation and remediation alternatives OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Carried SB 318 F R Vote: 87-12 Laible, R Revise registration and licensing for quadricycles SB 407 F R Vote: 86-10 Grimes, D Revise minor in possession law SB 407 F R Vote: 50-48 Grimes, D Revise minor in possession law SB 489 F Vote: 57-39 Lind, G Use orphan share fund for evaluation and remediation alternatives OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Pass Consideration HB 453 F R Furey, K Administrative penalties for certain environmental law violations OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Senate Amendments Concur Motion Failed HB 540 F A Vote: 48-52 Dickenson, S Bonding for higher education and other state projects OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Senate Amendments Concurred HB 377 F R Vote: 78-21 Keane, J Enforce license plate violations by nonresidents working in Montana HB 385 F Vote: 92-7 Wells, J Revise law on driver license eligibility HB 395 F Vote: 91-8 Becker, A Revise responsibility for cost of examination and detention of mental disorder HB 396 Vote: 98-1 Becker, A Asthma self-medication allowed in schools HB 406 F R Vote: 51-49 Bergren, B Country of origin placarding HB 418 Vote: 97-2 Keane, J Revise the definition of supervisory employee regarding OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Senate Amendments Concurred collective bargaining HB 425 F R Vote: 89-11 Parker, J Transfer consumer protection functions from D of Admin to Department of Justice HB 428 F R Vote: 87-13 Gutsche, G Revise laws related to enforcement of strip and underground mine reclamation HB 429 F Vote: 77-23 Gutsche, G Revise laws relating to enforcement of environmental and mining laws HB 431 Vote: 66-34 Raser, H Revise property owner protest rights on sewer projects HB 457 F Vote: 86-14 Noennig, M Revise law governing radiologic technologists HB 473 Vote: 80-19 Parker, J Extend fire season restrictions HB 474 Vote: 56-44 Buzzas, R Revise county legal notice requirements HB 536 F R Vote: 78-22 Callahan, T Generally revise court automation surcharge HB 537 Vote: 90-9 Wanzenried, D Prohibit adverse use of inquiries regarding insurance coverage HB 574 Vote: 86-13 Branae, G Revise level of voter approval for school bond elections HB 615 F Vote: 72-28 Harris, C Create environmental violations unit in department of justice HB 645 F Vote: 97-0 Clark, P Revise laws governing special license plates for permanently disabled persons OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Senate Amendments Not Concurred HB 2 A Vote: 94-6 Witt, J General appropriations act HB 99 F R Vote: 88-12 Lange, M Penalty for driving when license suspended or revoked for DUI or test refusal HB 177 Vote: 96-4 Olson, A Revise election procedure HB 625 Vote: 85-13 Rice, D Revise laws governing resort communities and resort areas OB # 8 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Concurred SB 82 F Vote: 54-42 Cobb, J Revise definition of and utilization fee on ICF/DD SB 245 Vote: 84-12 Elliott, J Revise resort area election law OB # 8 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Concurred SB 255 F R Vote: 92-5 Gebhardt, K Revise airport zoning laws SB 275 F R Vote: 57-40 Schmidt, T Revising voluntary genetics program; increasing program fees SB 308 Vote: 97-0 O'Neil, J Parental advocate present when protective services discussed SB 433 F Vote: 81-16 Lind, G Medicaid pilot program for individuals with developmental disabilities SB 507 F R Vote: 94-3 Brueggeman, J Revise motor vehicle laws SJ 30 Vote: 52-45 Weinberg, D Urge maintaining integrity of Medicaid program OB # 8 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Failed SB 301 Vote: 47-50 Story, B Revise laws governing mill levies OB # 8 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Governor's Proposed Amendments Concurred HB 266 F Vote: 95-2 Rice, D Implement noxious weed trust fund OB # 8 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Passed HB 45 Vote: 73-23 Olson, A Revise sick leave laws OB # 8 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by Senate HB 140 F Vote: 87-10 Parker, J Revise laws on consumer credit counseling HB 159 F R Vote: 96-0 Mckenney, J Revise unemployment insurance laws HB 179 Vote: 96-1 Lake, B Revise 1-stop licensing program & clarify initial requirement for business name HB 182 F Vote: 89-8 Roberts, D Generally revise professional and occupational licensing laws HB 188 Vote: 90-7 Bergren, B Generally revise insurance laws HB 192 F R Vote: 70-27 Waitschies, K Revise commercial driver's license, driver's license, and cmv laws OB # 8 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by Senate HB 197 F Vote: 88-9 Jayne, J Increase elder abuse penalties HB 208 Vote: 73-24 Kaufmann, C Revise FWP right-of-way acquisition and property conveyance law HB 216 F Vote: 87-10 Caferro, M Revise laws concerning child support HB 220 F Vote: 97-0 Lake, B Authorize electronic fund transfers between state and local governments HB 230 Vote: 73-24 Jacobson, H Revise laws governing municipal subdivisions HB 236 F Vote: 97-0 Jackson, V Make Clark Fork river basin task force permanent HB 250 Vote: 94-3 Becker, A Revise privacy in communications for emergency calls HB 254 R Vote: 56-41 Harris, C Civil penalty for not writing legible prescriptions HB 295 Vote: 63-34 Galvin-Halcro, K Prohibit expiration of gift cards and certificates HB 301 F A Vote: 80-17 Galvin-Halcro, K Revise use of Lewis & Clark license plate funds HB 302 Vote: 72-24 Driscoll, R Revise code of conduct concerning bond or levy elections HB 307 F R Vote: 64-33 Parker, J Money laundering as a criminal offense HB 317 Vote: 86-11 Hamilton, R Allow school boards to meet in places other than schools HB 331 F Vote: 83-14 Wanzenried, D Joint underwriting association for medical malpractice insurance HB 332 A Vote: 87-10 Buzzas, R Supplemental appropriation to fund low-income energy assistance HB 345 Vote: 68-29 Gallik, D Revise time period for fraudulent transfer statute of limitations HB 349 Vote: 96-1 Olson, A Revise responsibility of law enforcement officers for intoxicated persons HB 351 Vote: 81-16 Butcher, E Require explanation of improvement arbitration HB 363 F R Vote: 59-38 Eaton, E Revise misdemeanor assault with bodily fluid HB 502 F Vote: 86-11 Wiseman, B Eliminate background check for off-premises beer and wine licenses OB # 9 -Motions Conference Committee Appointed (H) Conference HB 218 Olson, B Revise laws on mosquito control districts OB # 9 -Motions Conference Committee Appointed (H) Conference Reps. Bernie Olson, Arntzen, Harris, McAlpin appointed HB 227 F R Galvin-Halcro, K Revising deferral of property taxes for active military personnel Reps. Lake, Sales, Galvin-Halcro, and Branae appointed. HB 625 Rice, D Revise laws governing resort communities and resort areas Reps. Rice, Balyeat, McAlpin, and Grinde appointed. OB # 9 -Motions Conference Committee Dissolved HB 115 F R Mcnutt, W Generally revise property tax exemption laws HB 493 Noonan, A Revise aerospace technology bond program OB # 9 -Motions Free Conference Committee Appointed (H) Free Conference HB 99 F R Lange, M Penalty for driving when license suspended or revoked for DUI or test refusal Reps. Lange, Taylor, Parker, and Driscoll appointed. HB 115 F R Mcnutt, W Generally revise property tax exemption laws Reps. McNutt, Warden, Groesbeck, & Branae appointed. HB 177 Olson, A Revise election procedure Reps. Alan Olson, Dee Brown, Dickenson, and Hamilton appointed. HB 493 Noonan, A Revise aerospace technology bond program Rep. McKenney, Milburn, Noonan, & Wilson appointed.