Report: LAW0310L Run Time: Apr. 26, 2005 at 12:29 PM 2005 MONTANA LEGISLATURE - (406)444-3064 59th Regular Session BILL DRAFT REQUEST BY "BY REQUEST OF" REPORT - For All "By Request Of" Entities - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Some bill draft requests are requested on behalf of an agency, legislative committee, or public office. These are the requests listed in this report. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- By Request Of: (H) Agriculture Standing Committee LC2217 Requester: (H) Agricultur, Drafter: Lee Evans, K Resolution on BSE (mad cow) By Request Of: (H) Federal Relations, Energy, and Telecommunications LC2364 HJ 45 Requester: (H) Federal Re, Drafter: Everts, T Study funding for wireless enhanced 911 Sponsor: Himmelberger, D By Request Of: (H) Fish, Wildlife, and Parks Standing Committee LC2237 Requester: Lake, B Drafter: Martin, J Revise taxation of bentonite royalty payments LC2337 HB 707 Requester: (H) Fish, Wild, Drafter: Sternberg, D Revise compensation for FWP license agents Sponsor: Groesbeck, G By Request Of: (H) Joint Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections and Public Safety LC2356 HB 796 Requester: (H) Joint Appr, Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Study the correctional system Sponsor: Callahan, T By Request Of: (H) Joint Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government and Transportation LC2342 SB 504 Requester: (H) Joint Appr, Drafter: Petesch, G Specify the use of annual attorney license tax Sponsor: Laible, R By Request Of: (H) Joint Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services LC2350 SJ 30 Requester: (H) Joint Appr, Drafter: Petesch, G Urge maintaining integrity of Medicaid program Sponsor: Weinberg, D By Request Of: (H) Joint Appropriations Subcommittee on Long Range Planning LC2326 HB 748 Requester: (H) Joint Appr, Drafter: Petesch, G General obligation bonds for water resource projects Sponsor: Wells, J By Request Of: (H) Joint Appropriations Subcommittee on Natural Resources and Commerce By Request Of: (H) Joint Appropriations Subcommittee on Natural Resources and Commerce LC2354 HJ 36 Requester: (H) Joint Appr, Drafter: Kolman, J Study resource indemnity trust funding and allocation Sponsor: Ripley, R By Request Of: (H) Judiciary Standing Committee LC2336 HB 705 Requester: (H) Judiciary, Drafter: MacMaster, J Revise crimes by youth that may be filed in district court Sponsor: Parker, J LC2344 HR 2 Requester: (H) Judiciary, Drafter: MacMaster, J Urge opposition to federal requirements for birth certificates Sponsor: Sonju, J By Request Of: (H) Local Government Standing Committee LC2333 HB 743 Requester: (H) Local Gove, Drafter: Fox, S Clarify authority for local government to enter into certain contracts Sponsor: Harris, C By Request Of: (H) Rules Standing Committee LC2152 HR 1 Requester: House Rules Co, Drafter: Petesch, G House rules Sponsor: Parker, J By Request Of: (H) State Administration Standing Committee LC2353 HJ 42 Requester: (H) State Admi, Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Study investment of pension funds Sponsor: Jent, L By Request Of: (S) Business, Labor, and Economic Affairs Standing Committee LC2363 SJ 35 Requester: (S) Business,, Drafter: Murdo, P Study professional and occupational licensing boards Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V LC2368 SJ 38 Requester: (S) Business,, Drafter: Murdo, P Study issues related to identity theft Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V By Request Of: (S) Education and Cultural Resources Standing Committee LC2325 Requester: (S) Education, Drafter: Erickson, C Study school funding By Request Of: (S) Finance and Claims Standing Committee LC2366 SB 524 Requester: (S) Finance an, Drafter: Petesch, G Revise date of valuation of certain classes of property Sponsor: Cooney, M By Request Of: (S) Finance and Claims Standing Committee LC2367 SB 525 Requester: (S) Finance an, Drafter: Erickson, C School funding formula study Sponsor: Tester, J LC2378 SB 526 Requester: (S) Finance an, Drafter: Petesch, G Revise expenditure limit to exclude ballot issue dedications and provider taxes Sponsor: Cobb, J By Request Of: (S) Fish and Game Standing Committee LC2341 SB 503 Requester: (S) Fish and G, Drafter: Lohse, C Repeal authorization for Teton Spring Creek preserve Sponsor: Tropila, J By Request Of: (S) Highways and Transportation Standing Committee LC2338 SJ 22 Requester: (S) Highways a, Drafter: Everts, T Urge passage of well-funded highway bill Sponsor: Pease, G LC2339 SB 487 Requester: (S) Highways a, Drafter: Everts, T Revise laws on school bus safety Sponsor: Pease, G By Request Of: (S) Joint Select Committee on Mental Health LC2370 SJ 41 Requester: (S) Joint Sele, Drafter: Fox, S Study mental health crisis response system Sponsor: Weinberg, D By Request Of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC2319 SR 4 Requester: (S) State Admi, Drafter: Mecklenberg Ja, Confirmation for medical occupations L Sponsor: Squires, C LC2320 SR 5 Requester: (S) State Admi, Drafter: Menzies, L Confirmation of other occupations Sponsor: Squires, C LC2321 SR 6 Requester: (S) State Admi, Drafter: Mecklenberg Ja, Confirmation of natural resource and recreaLion positions Sponsor: Squires, C LC2322 SR 7 Requester: (S) State Admi, Drafter: Menzies, L Confirmation of education and cultural appointees Sponsor: Squires, C LC2323 SR 8 Requester: (S) State Admi, Drafter: Mecklenberg Ja, Confirmation of general government and judiLial appointees Sponsor: Squires, C LC2329 SR 9 Requester: Squires, C Drafter: Bohyer, D Confirm Ms. Kala French as a member of the Board of Regents of Higher Education Sponsor: Squires, C By Request Of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC2330 SR 10 Requester: Squires, C Drafter: Bohyer, D Confirm Mike Foster as member of Board of Regents of Higher Education Sponsor: Squires, C LC2331 SR 11 Requester: Squires, C Drafter: Bohyer, D Confirm Roberta Threet as a member of the Board of Nursing Sponsor: Squires, C LC2332 SR 12 Requester: Squires, C Drafter: Bohyer, D Confirm Burl French as a member of the State Electrical Board Sponsor: Squires, C LC2346 SR 13 Requester: (S) State Admi, Drafter: Bohyer, D Confirm Gov. Schweitzer's department directors and NW Power Planning nominees Sponsor: Squires, C LC2358 SR 16 Requester: (S) State Admi, Drafter: Bohyer, D Confirm certain gubernatorial appointments Sponsor: Cooney, M LC2359 SR 14 Requester: (S) State Admi, Drafter: Bohyer, D Confirm Doctor Wynia Sponsor: Squires, C LC2361 SR 15 Requester: (S) State Admi, Drafter: Bohyer, D Confirm Shane Colton Sponsor: Cooney, M LC2369 SR 17 Requester: Squires, C Drafter: Bohyer, D Confirm certain governor's appointees Sponsor: Squires, C LC2373 SR 18 Requester: Squires, C Drafter: Bohyer, D Confirm governor's appointments Sponsor: Squires, C LC2376 SR 19 Requester: Squires, C Drafter: Bohyer, D Confirm certain appointments Sponsor: Squires, C By Request Of: (S) Taxation Standing Committee LC2343 SJ 32 Requester: (S) Taxation S, Drafter: Heiman, L Urge rejection of expansion of physical nexus for corporate income taxes Sponsor: Elliott, J By Request Of: Board of Public Education LC0408 HB 20 Requester: Education and, Drafter: Erickson, C Revise eligibility criteria for admittance to school for deaf and blind Sponsor: Dickenson, S By Request Of: Children, Families, Health, and Human Services Interim Committee LC0031 SB 29 Requester: Children, Fami, Drafter: Fox, S Revise exemption from public assistance eligibility Sponsor: Schmidt, T By Request Of: Children, Families, Health, and Human Services Interim Committee LC0144 SB 46 Requester: Children, Fami, Drafter: Fox, S Clarify duties and authority of mental health ombudsman Sponsor: O'Neil, J LC0145 SB 6 Requester: Children, Fami, Drafter: Fox, S Revise safe haven for newborn protection law Sponsor: Esp, J LC0146 SB 7 Requester: Children, Fami, Drafter: Fox, S Repeal prescription drug expansion program Sponsor: Esp, J LC0294 HB 31 Requester: Children, Fami, Drafter: Fox, S Establish office of substance abuse prevention and treatment Sponsor: Roberts, D LC0295 HJ 1 Requester: Children, Fami, Drafter: Fox, S Support substance abuse prevention efforts Sponsor: Franklin, E LC0296 SB 35 Requester: Children, Fami, Drafter: Fox, S Representation for indigent parents in child abuse and neglect cases Sponsor: Esp, J By Request Of: Code Commissioner LC0066 SB 24 Requester: Legislative Co, Drafter: Petesch, G Code Commissioner bill Sponsor: Cromley, B By Request Of: Department of Administration LC0064 HB 13 Requester: Legislative Co, Drafter: Petesch, G Pay plan for state employees Sponsor: Ripley, R Also by request of: Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC0075 HB 21 Requester: State Administ, Drafter: Bohyer, D Bond validating act Sponsor: Gallik, D LC0076 SB 54 Requester: State Administ, Drafter: Bohyer, D Clarify state mileage reimbursement rate for use of a private vehicle Sponsor: Squires, C LC0077 SB 106 Requester: State Administ, Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Simplify state recovery of centralized services costs Sponsor: Brueggeman, J Also by request of: Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC0078 SB 148 Requester: State Administ, Drafter: Bohyer, D Criminal records checks for IT professionals Sponsor: McGee, D LC0079 SB 98 Requester: State Administ, Drafter: Bohyer, D Montana land information act Sponsor: Tropila, J LC0080 SB 17 Requester: State Administ, Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Revise meeting schedule for Board of Examiners Sponsor: Cooney, M By Request Of: Department of Administration LC0081 Requester: State Administ, Drafter: Bohyer, D Revise funding for state risk management functions LC0082 HB 118 Requester: State Administ, Drafter: Campbell, B Revise state banking laws Sponsor: McNutt, W LC0083 SB 117 Requester: State Administ, Drafter: Campbell, B Revise state mortgage brokers act Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V LC0084 SB 99 Requester: State Administ, Drafter: Campbell, B Revise deferred deposit lender act Sponsor: Mangan, J LC0085 SB 100 Requester: State Administ, Drafter: Campbell, B Revise state title loan act Sponsor: Mangan, J LC0086 HB 154 Requester: State Administ, Drafter: Campbell, B Eliminate certain annual reporting requirements for consumer loan businesses Sponsor: Jacobson, H LC0087 HB 107 Requester: State Administ, Drafter: Bohyer, D Revise laws governing placement of art and antiquities in and on capitol complex Sponsor: Jent, L LC0088 HB 67 Requester: State Administ, Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Revise Montana procurement act Sponsor: Jent, L LC0089 Requester: State Administ, Drafter: Bohyer, D Transfer authority for capitol grounds to department of administration LC0090 Requester: State Administ, Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Clarifying PERB retirement plan membership and certain contribution provisions LC0091 Requester: State Administ, Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Clarify agency representation at certain hearings LC0092 HB 202 Requester: State Administ, Drafter: Bohyer, D Revise payroll processing for terminating employees Sponsor: Noonan, A LC0093 HB 198 Requester: State Administ, Drafter: Bohyer, D Define "student intern" in the context of state employment rights and benefits Sponsor: Villa, D LC0094 Requester: State Administ, Drafter: Petesch, G Revise position classification appeals process LC0095 SB 53 Requester: State Administ, Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Revise law on reduction-in-force and relocation expenses Sponsor: Squires, C By Request Of: Department of Administration LC0246 HB 109 Requester: Environmental, Drafter: Murdo, P Transfer capitol complex maintenance to department of administration Sponsor: Jent, L Also by request of: Department Of Fish, Wildlife, And Parks LC0571 SB 58 Requester: Barkus, G Drafter: Petesch, G Revise state bond laws Sponsor: Barkus, G LC0583 HB 45 Requester: Olson, A Drafter: Petesch, G Revise sick leave laws Sponsor: Olson, A LC1224 Requester: Jacobson, H Drafter: Campbell, B Eliminate certain reports by consumer loan businesses By Request Of: Department of Agriculture LC0200 SB 107 Requester: Economic Affai, Drafter: Lee Evans, K Clarify conditions requiring agricultural chemical groundwater management plans Sponsor: Smith, F LC0201 SB 51 Requester: Economic Affai, Drafter: Lee Evans, K Revise commodity laws Sponsor: Hansen, K By Request Of: Department of Commerce LC0062 HB 11 Requester: Legislative Co, Drafter: Petesch, G Treasure state endowment appropriation Sponsor: McNutt, W Also by request of: Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC0202 HB 215 Requester: Economic Affai, Drafter: Fox, S Revise reference to developmental disabilities council Sponsor: Caferro, M LC0203 Requester: Economic Affai, Drafter: Campbell, B Authorize issuance of bank-qualified bonds LC0385 SB 151 Requester: Economic Affai, Drafter: Heiman, L Revise designation of resort community or area for instituting resort tax Sponsor: Weinberg, D LC0442 SB 130 Requester: Economic Affai, Drafter: Murdo, P Revise microbusiness development program Sponsor: Ryan, D By Request Of: Department of Corrections LC0338 Requester: Law and Justic, Drafter: Lane, V Extend permissible contract period for prerelease centers LC0423 Requester: Peterson, J Drafter: MacMaster, J Revise drug offender and sentencing laws By Request Of: Department of Environmental Quality LC0063 HB 12 Requester: Legislative Co, Drafter: Petesch, G General obligation bonds for energy conservation program Sponsor: Sesso, J Also by request of: Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC0444 SB 95 Requester: Environmental, Drafter: Kolman, J Revise oil and gas air quality permit application laws Sponsor: Roush, G LC0445 HB 185 Requester: Environmental, Drafter: Kolman, J Authorize joint state-federal holding of reclamation bonds Sponsor: Harris, C LC0446 HB 78 Requester: Environmental, Drafter: Kolman, J Revise permitting of underground storage tanks Sponsor: Harris, C LC0447 Requester: Environmental, Drafter: Everts, T Extend recycling equipment tax credit LC0448 Requester: Environmental, Drafter: Barrs, C Revise state building energy conservation laws LC0449 HB 143 Requester: Environmental, Drafter: Kolman, J Authorize interim bonding for metal mine reclamation Sponsor: Clark, P LC0450 SB 143 Requester: Environmental, Drafter: Everts, T Authorize contingent transfer and appropriation from orphan share account Sponsor: Laible, R LC0451 HB 77 Requester: Environmental, Drafter: Kolman, J Increase septic pumper application review fees Sponsor: Olson, B LC0452 SB 65 Requester: Environmental, Drafter: Kolman, J Remove tires from definition of "component part" of a junk vehicle Sponsor: Brueggeman, J LC0453 HB 144 Requester: Environmental, Drafter: Kolman, J Revise integrated waste management act Sponsor: Kaufmann, C LC0454 SB 131 Requester: Environmental, Drafter: Kurtz, L Restrict use of MTBE as gasoline additive Sponsor: Black, J LC0455 HB 212 Requester: Environmental, Drafter: Barrs, C Energy performance contracting for public buildings Sponsor: Sesso, J LC0456 HB 147 Requester: Environmental, Drafter: Kolman, J Allow multiple small quarries under one operating permit Sponsor: Clark, P By Request Of: Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks LC0233 SB 77 Requester: Environmental, Drafter: Sternberg, D Remove sunset on hunting access enhancement & hunter management programs Sponsor: Hansen, K By Request Of: Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks LC0234 HB 79 Requester: Environmental, Drafter: Sternberg, D Make the Habitat Montana program permanent Sponsor: Golie, G LC0235 HB 172 Requester: Environmental, Drafter: Sternberg, D Revise certain resident & nonresident hunting and fishing license fees Sponsor: Cohenour, J LC0236 SB 126 Requester: Environmental, Drafter: Lohse, C Revise boating registration laws Sponsor: Brueggeman, J LC0237 HB 173 Requester: Environmental, Drafter: Sternberg, D Allow use of search and rescue surcharge in fiscal year after deposit Sponsor: Heinert, R LC0238 HB 119 Requester: Environmental, Drafter: Sternberg, D Make permanent county recreational boating safety grants, boating advisory cncl Sponsor: Golie, G LC0239 HB 34 Requester: Environmental, Drafter: Sternberg, D Revise nonresident turkey tag laws Sponsor: McNutt, W LC0240 HB 214 Requester: Environmental, Drafter: Sternberg, D Authorize nonresident youth big game combination license Sponsor: Sales, S LC0241 HB 120 Requester: Environmental, Drafter: Sternberg, D Revise FWP laws pertaining to the illegal use of alcohol and drugs Sponsor: Facey, T LC0242 HB 174 Requester: Environmental, Drafter: Lee Evans, K Revise private pond licensing laws Sponsor: Witt, J LC0243 HB 50 Requester: Environmental, Drafter: Sternberg, D DFWP authority to remove species from state endangered species list Sponsor: Roberts, D LC0244 Requester: Environmental, Drafter: Sternberg, D Revise felony sale and possession of wildlife LC0245 HB 56 Requester: Environmental, Drafter: Sternberg, D Make fishing access enhancement program permanent Sponsor: Warden, B LC0246 HB 109 Requester: Environmental, Drafter: Murdo, P Transfer capitol complex maintenance to department of administration Sponsor: Jent, L Also by request of: Department Of Administration LC0247 HB 208 Requester: Environmental, Drafter: Sternberg, D Revise FWP right-of-way acquisition and property conveyance law Sponsor: Kaufmann, C LC0248 Requester: Environmental, Drafter: Lee Evans, K Revise urban wildlife management laws By Request Of: Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks LC0957 HB 176 Requester: Environmental, Drafter: Sternberg, D Authorize FWP commission to increase fees by rule Sponsor: Cohenour, J By Request Of: Department of Justice LC0271 HB 132 Requester: State-Tribal R, Drafter: McClure, E Specify negotiation process for state-tribal class III gaming compacts Sponsor: Bixby, N LC0307 SB 43 Requester: Law and Justic, Drafter: Kurtz, L Seatbelt violation as primary offense Sponsor: Cooney, M LC0308 SB 104 Requester: Law and Justic, Drafter: MacMaster, J Graduated driving privileges Sponsor: Gillan, K LC0309 HB 52 Requester: Law and Justic, Drafter: Kurtz, L Child passenger safety violation as primary offense Sponsor: Cohenour, J LC0310 HB 110 Requester: Law and Justic, Drafter: Lane, V Identity theft passport for victims of identity theft Sponsor: Furey, K LC0311 HB 103 Requester: Law and Justic, Drafter: MacMaster, J Require notice to attorney general for appealed city attorney criminal case Sponsor: Driscoll, R LC0312 HB 66 Requester: Law and Justic, Drafter: MacMaster, J Discretionary credit against fine for time served if jail and fine imposed Sponsor: Jent, L LC0313 HB 23 Requester: Law and Justic, Drafter: MacMaster, J Clarify that speeding offense subject to crime conviction surcharge Sponsor: Parker, J LC0314 HB 113 Requester: Law and Justic, Drafter: Lane, V Require DNA samples from all felons Sponsor: Jent, L LC0315 SB 30 Requester: Law and Justic, Drafter: Lane, V Improve criminal history information on qualifying offenses Sponsor: Laslovich, J LC0316 Requester: Law and Justic, Drafter: MacMaster, J Redirect restitution payments to office of victims services LC0317 HB 190 Requester: Law and Justic, Drafter: Lane, V Revise definition of victim for purpose of right to attend proceedings Sponsor: Becker, A LC0318 HB 49 Requester: Law and Justic, Drafter: MacMaster, J Revise registration requirements for sexual and violent offenders Sponsor: Wilson, B By Request Of: Department of Justice LC0319 Requester: Law and Justic, Drafter: Lane, V Revise criminal history information LC0320 Requester: Law and Justic, Drafter: Lane, V Revise definitions of incarcerated and supervise LC0321 Requester: Law and Justic, Drafter: Lane, V Revise definition of patient abuse LC0322 HB 131 Requester: Law and Justic, Drafter: Sternberg, D Revise fish and game felony laws Sponsor: Clark, P LC0323 HB 89 Requester: Law and Justic, Drafter: MacMaster, J Revise requirements for automated reporting system for gambling machines Sponsor: Witt, J LC0324 HB 204 Requester: Law and Justic, Drafter: MacMaster, J Revise deposit of gambling machine inspection fee Sponsor: Witt, J LC0325 Requester: Law and Justic, Drafter: MacMaster, J Revise definitions of games for video gambling LC0326 Requester: Law and Justic, Drafter: Fox, S Clarify duty under power of attorney toward vulnerable adults LC0327 SB 103 Requester: Law and Justic, Drafter: MacMaster, J Define prohibited internet gambling Sponsor: Cromley, B LC0328 SB 84 Requester: Law and Justic, Drafter: MacMaster, J Generally revise gambling laws Sponsor: Squires, C LC0329 HB 192 Requester: Law and Justic, Drafter: Kurtz, L Revise commercial driver's license, driver's license, and cmv laws Sponsor: Waitschies, K LC0330 Requester: Law and Justic, Drafter: Kurtz, L Revise vehicle registration and driver license for business process data project LC0331 HB 186 Requester: Law and Justic, Drafter: Kurtz, L Clarify status of new types of vehicles Sponsor: Bergren, B LC0332 HB 191 Requester: Law and Justic, Drafter: Lane, V Clarify application of spousal privilege to certain communications Sponsor: Becker, A LC0333 Requester: Law and Justic, Drafter: Lane, V Authorize budget amendment for criminal history record account LC0334 HB 102 Requester: Law and Justic, Drafter: Petesch, G Statutory appropriation for highway patrol officers' retirement Sponsor: Lenhart, R LC0335 Requester: Law and Justic, Drafter: Lane, V Revise funding for law enforcement academy By Request Of: Department of Justice LC0336 Requester: Law and Justic, Drafter: Lane, V Direct appeal to district court over voluntary nature of plea LC0337 Requester: Law and Justic, Drafter: Petesch, G Revise conditions of release for not guilty but mentally ill LC0556 HB 40 Requester: Ellingson, J Drafter: MacMaster, J Expand coverage of civil and criminal false claims against the state Sponsor: Harris, C LC0557 Requester: Ellingson, J Drafter: Lane, V Revise initiative and referendum procedures LC0558 HB 46 Requester: Ellingson, J Drafter: MacMaster, J Crime of vehicular homicide Sponsor: Parker, J LC0559 HB 39 Requester: Ellingson, J Drafter: MacMaster, J Revise firearm dealer laws Sponsor: Gutsche, G LC0560 HB 201 Requester: Ellingson, J Drafter: Petesch, G Fund natural resource damage litigation Sponsor: Ripley, R LC0561 SJ 6 Requester: Ellingson, J Drafter: Fox, S Study legal services for low and moderate income Montanans Sponsor: Wheat, M LC0562 HB 90 Requester: Ellingson, J Drafter: Lane, V Extend domestic violence fatality review commission Sponsor: Kaufmann, C LC1256 HB 169 Requester: Ellingson, J Drafter: Petesch, G Revise statutes related to tobacco master settlement agreement Sponsor: McAlpin, D By Request Of: Department of Labor and Industry LC0190 HB 159 Requester: Economic Affai, Drafter: Campbell, B Revise unemployment insurance laws Sponsor: McKenney, J LC0191 HB 160 Requester: Economic Affai, Drafter: Murdo, P Revise building code administration, enforcement provisions Sponsor: Jacobson, H LC0192 SB 64 Requester: Economic Affai, Drafter: Murdo, P Revise contractor registration laws Sponsor: Brueggeman, J LC0193 HB 182 Requester: Economic Affai, Drafter: Murdo, P Generally revise professional and occupational licensing laws Sponsor: Roberts, D LC0194 HB 203 Requester: Economic Affai, Drafter: Murdo, P Clarify responsibility of boards and department of labor and industry Sponsor: Roberts, D LC0195 HB 161 Requester: Economic Affai, Drafter: McClure, E Revise certain workers' compensation laws Sponsor: McNutt, W By Request Of: Department of Labor and Industry LC0196 HB 195 Requester: Economic Affai, Drafter: Murdo, P Revise laws governing farm scales Sponsor: Matthews, G LC0197 Requester: Economic Affai, Drafter: Campbell, B Revise professional employer organization laws LC0198 SB 105 Requester: Economic Affai, Drafter: Murdo, P Expand health care providers available at ringside Sponsor: Cobb, J LC0199 HB 108 Requester: Economic Affai, Drafter: Murdo, P Revise fund type for wage and hour trust fund Sponsor: Furey, K By Request Of: Department of Military Affairs LC0102 Requester: State Administ, Drafter: Bohyer, D Enhance all hazard planning LC0103 SB 140 Requester: State Administ, Drafter: Bohyer, D Create an intrastate mutual aid system for political subdivisions of the state Sponsor: Gebhardt, K LC0104 SB 118 Requester: State Administ, Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Revise employment-related protection for National Guard Sponsor: Wheat, M LC0105 SB 55 Requester: State Administ, Drafter: Sternberg, D Clarify free conservation license for active duty National Guard and Reservists Sponsor: Tash, B LC0106 Requester: State Administ, Drafter: Heiman, L Coordinate search and rescue reimbursement LC0107 HB 139 Requester: State Administ, Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Adopt most recent version of federal military laws Sponsor: Gallik, D LC0108 Requester: State Administ, Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Revise rulemaking authority of Governor and Adjutant General LC0109 HB 128 Requester: State Administ, Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Revise vacating an officer's commission for a felony Sponsor: Jent, L LC0110 Requester: State Administ, Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Clarify employment rights of organized militia LC0111 Requester: State Administ, Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Public employee paid leave for training programs LC0112 Requester: State Administ, Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Revise reemployment of military personnel on completing service LC0113 Requester: State Administ, Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Revise disqualification for leaving work without good cause By Request Of: Department of Military Affairs LC0114 SB 81 Requester: State Administ, Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Revise National Guard Civil Relief Act Sponsor: Stapleton, C By Request Of: Department of Natural Resources and Conservation LC0057 HB 6 Requester: Legislative Co, Drafter: Petesch, G Renewable resource grants Sponsor: Witt, J Also by request of: Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC0058 HB 8 Requester: Legislative Co, Drafter: Petesch, G Renewable resource bonds and loans Sponsor: Witt, J Also by request of: Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC0059 HB 7 Requester: Legislative Co, Drafter: Petesch, G Reclamation and development grants Sponsor: Callahan, T Also by request of: Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC0221 HB 51 Requester: Environmental, Drafter: Everts, T Redefine cumulative impacts under MEPA Sponsor: Olson, A LC0222 SB 124 Requester: Environmental, Drafter: Everts, T Interim bridge or gap financing for regional water systems Sponsor: Roush, G LC0223 HB 178 Requester: Environmental, Drafter: Lee Evans, K Revise water use act Sponsor: Taylor, J LC0224 SB 97 Requester: Environmental, Drafter: Mitchell, L Clarify authority to dispose specialized interests in state trust land Sponsor: Barkus, G LC0225 Requester: Environmental, Drafter: Everts, T Revise local government finance laws LC0226 SB 125 Requester: Environmental, Drafter: Lee Evans, K Extend termination of instream flow water leasing Sponsor: Hansen, K LC0227 SB 96 Requester: Environmental, Drafter: Mitchell, L Authorize direct sale of logs from state land Sponsor: Gebhardt, K LC0228 HB 142 Requester: Environmental, Drafter: Petesch, G Permit issuance of grant or revenue anticipation notes for water, sewer projects Sponsor: Ripley, R LC0229 HB 206 Requester: Environmental, Drafter: Lee Evans, K Revise controlled groundwater areas Sponsor: Noonan, A LC0230 Requester: Environmental, Drafter: Kolman, J Authorize administrative charges to lessees for weed control By Request Of: Department of Natural Resources and Conservation LC0231 SB 138 Requester: Environmental, Drafter: Kolman, J Eliminate temporary attachment of Flathead Basin Commission to DNRC Sponsor: Weinberg, D LC0232 SB 142 Requester: Environmental, Drafter: Lee Evans, K Authorize leasing and licensing of state lands for timber and forestry purposes Sponsor: Tash, B By Request Of: Department of Public Health and Human Services LC0126 SB 71 Requester: Children, Fami, Drafter: Niss, D Extend tobacco settlement use for human services Sponsor: Cobb, J LC0127 SB 119 Requester: Children, Fami, Drafter: Fox, S Revise child protective services laws Sponsor: Schmidt, T LC0128 SB 86 Requester: Children, Fami, Drafter: Fox, S Montana definitions for Indian Child Welfare Act Sponsor: Smith, F LC0129 HB 80 Requester: Children, Fami, Drafter: Fox, S Allow CSED interaction with tribal IV-D programs Sponsor: Campbell, M LC0130 HB 216 Requester: Children, Fami, Drafter: Fox, S Revise laws concerning child support Sponsor: Caferro, M LC0131 SB 139 Requester: Children, Fami, Drafter: Fox, S Review and modification of child support orders Sponsor: Esp, J LC0132 Requester: Children, Fami, Drafter: Fox, S Public health law modernization LC0133 SB 60 Requester: Children, Fami, Drafter: Fox, S Revise limitation on critical access hospital beds Sponsor: Esp, J LC0134 HB 127 Requester: Children, Fami, Drafter: Fox, S Revise definition of seriously developmentally disabled Sponsor: Mendenhall, S LC0135 SB 120 Requester: Children, Fami, Drafter: Fox, S Extend hospital tax on inpatient bed days Sponsor: Keenan, B LC0136 SB 112 Requester: Children, Fami, Drafter: Petesch, G Revise guardianship law Sponsor: Harrington, D LC0137 SB 113 Requester: Children, Fami, Drafter: Fox, S Clarify county attorney responsibility for guardianship Sponsor: Harrington, D LC0138 SB 121 Requester: Children, Fami, Drafter: Fox, S Revise laws governing state hospital charges for criminally convicted Sponsor: Keenan, B By Request Of: Department of Public Health and Human Services LC0139 SB 52 Requester: Children, Fami, Drafter: Fox, S Preadmission screening authority for state hospital Sponsor: Keenan, B LC0140 HB 32 Requester: Children, Fami, Drafter: Fox, S Revise vital statistics statutes Sponsor: Cohenour, J LC0141 SB 33 Requester: Children, Fami, Drafter: Fox, S Eliminate unified budget requirement for Interagency Coordinating Council Sponsor: Cobb, J LC0142 Requester: Children, Fami, Drafter: Fox, S Allow TANF electronic benefit transfer LC0143 HB 117 Requester: Children, Fami, Drafter: Fox, S Medicaid redesign: asset transfer lookback and penalty periods waiver authority Sponsor: McGillvray, T LC0281 SB 41 Requester: Children, Fami, Drafter: Fox, S Medicaid redesign: funding principles Sponsor: Keenan, B LC0282 SB 42 Requester: Children, Fami, Drafter: Fox, S Clarify system of care and service area authority for children's mental health Sponsor: Keenan, B LC0283 Requester: Children, Fami, Drafter: Fox, S Tribal family assistance plan LC0284 HB 196 Requester: Children, Fami, Drafter: Fox, S Power of attorney fiduciary notice Sponsor: Jayne, J LC0285 HB 197 Requester: Children, Fami, Drafter: Fox, S Increase elder abuse penalties Sponsor: Jayne, J LC0286 HB 88 Requester: Children, Fami, Drafter: Fox, S Eliminate requirement for simplified application form for children's health prog Sponsor: Caferro, M LC0287 SB 82 Requester: Children, Fami, Drafter: Fox, S Revise definition of and utilization fee on ICF/DD Sponsor: Cobb, J LC0288 SB 137 Requester: Children, Fami, Drafter: Fox, S License tattoo and body-piercing businesses Sponsor: Lewis, D LC0289 SB 101 Requester: Children, Fami, Drafter: Fox, S Require registration of youth residential therapeutic programs Sponsor: Schmidt, T LC0290 SB 127 Requester: Children, Fami, Drafter: Fox, S Medicaid redesign: home and community-based services Sponsor: Keenan, B By Request Of: Department of Public Health and Human Services LC0291 SB 150 Requester: Children, Fami, Drafter: Fox, S Medicaid redesign: Cost-sharing for community-based medicaid services Sponsor: Keenan, B LC0292 SB 110 Requester: Children, Fami, Drafter: Fox, S Medicaid redesign: HIFA and 1115 demonstration waiver authority Sponsor: Cobb, J LC0293 HB 183 Requester: Children, Fami, Drafter: Fox, S Medicaid redesign: Severely emotionally disturbed children waiver proposal Sponsor: Franklin, E LC0541 SB 49 Requester: Children, Fami, Drafter: Fox, S Revise child protective services confidentiality laws Sponsor: McGee, D LC0542 SB 94 Requester: Children, Fami, Drafter: Fox, S Revise service of process in child protective services cases Sponsor: Cromley, B By Request Of: Department of Revenue LC0165 Requester: Revenue and Tr, Drafter: Heiman, L Authorize final payments for DOR computer system LC0166 SB 87 Requester: Revenue and Tr, Drafter: Heiman, L Clarify appeal and payment of protested taxes for centrally assessed property Sponsor: Elliott, J LC0168 HB 194 Requester: Revenue and Tr, Drafter: Martin, J Clarify distribution of oil and gas production taxes Sponsor: Matthews, G LC0169 SB 74 Requester: Revenue and Tr, Drafter: Martin, J Clarify eligibility of land for valuation as nonqualified agricultural land Sponsor: Story, B LC0170 SB 92 Requester: Revenue and Tr, Drafter: Martin, J Clarify valuation of condominiums for tax purposes Sponsor: Toole, K LC0171 SB 75 Requester: Revenue and Tr, Drafter: Heiman, L Property tax appeal procedure if county board fails to hear in timely manner Sponsor: Harrington, D LC0172 HB 193 Requester: Revenue and Tr, Drafter: Martin, J Recovery of tax benefit for charitable endowment recovered by donor Sponsor: Waitschies, K LC0173 HB 171 Requester: Revenue and Tr, Drafter: Martin, J Tax filing and payment relief for active duty military Sponsor: Cohenour, J LC0174 HB 158 Requester: Revenue and Tr, Drafter: Martin, J Revise and clarify income tax withholding Sponsor: McKenney, J By Request Of: Department of Revenue LC0175 Requester: Revenue and Tr, Drafter: Heiman, L Revise liquor license applicant requirements -- residency -- criminal record LC0176 HB 54 Requester: Revenue and Tr, Drafter: Martin, J Credit card payment of taxes administered by the Department of Revenue Sponsor: Small-Eastman, V LC0177 HB 86 Requester: Revenue and Tr, Drafter: Martin, J Revise distribution procedure for Taylor grazing act revenue Sponsor: Kaufmann, C LC0178 HB 85 Requester: Revenue and Tr, Drafter: Martin, J Eliminate outdated reports from Department of Revenue to the legislature Sponsor: Kaufmann, C LC0179 HB 84 Requester: Revenue and Tr, Drafter: Martin, J Clarify calculation of business equipment tax trigger Sponsor: Kaufmann, C LC0370 HB 72 Requester: Revenue and Tr, Drafter: Martin, J Revise method of valuing agricultural land for property taxation Sponsor: Peterson, J LC1249 HB 38 Requester: McNutt, W Drafter: Heiman, L Limit land for public charity property tax exemption Sponsor: McNutt, W By Request Of: Department of Transportation LC0180 SB 80 Requester: Revenue and Tr, Drafter: Lane, V Prohibit open alcohol containers in vehicles Sponsor: Perry, G LC0181 SB 45 Requester: Revenue and Tr, Drafter: Kurtz, L Uniform statutes of limitation for motor fuel assessments Sponsor: Harrington, D LC0182 SB 123 Requester: Revenue and Tr, Drafter: Kurtz, L Revise contractor recordkeeping for special fuels Sponsor: Black, J LC0183 HB 87 Requester: Revenue and Tr, Drafter: Kurtz, L Transfer fleet vehicle registration to Department of Justice Sponsor: Ward, J LC0184 HB 55 Requester: Revenue and Tr, Drafter: Kurtz, L Permanent registration of trailer and semitrailer fleets Sponsor: Wanzenried, D LC0185 SB 56 Requester: Revenue and Tr, Drafter: Kurtz, L Revise membership of design-build advisory board Sponsor: McGee, D LC0186 Requester: Revenue and Tr, Drafter: Kurtz, L Clarify landowner costs in condemnation LC0187 Requester: Revenue and Tr, Drafter: Kurtz, L Eliminate department duties for refunds of local option gas tax By Request Of: Department of Transportation LC0503 HB 101 Requester: Story, B Drafter: Kurtz, L Revise fee for term permit for excess gross weight Sponsor: Villa, D By Request Of: Economic Affairs Interim Committee LC0188 SB 8 Requester: Economic Affai, Drafter: McClure, E Revise terminology and procedure in workers' compensation laws Sponsor: Roush, G LC0189 HB 126 Requester: Economic Affai, Drafter: McClure, E Revise workers' compensation laws Sponsor: Mendenhall, S LC0249 SJ 3 Requester: Economic Affai, Drafter: Murdo, P Urge governor to pursue seed capital investors Sponsor: Mangan, J LC0353 SB 12 Requester: Economic Affai, Drafter: McClure, E Revise occupational disease law to reflect court decisions Sponsor: Mangan, J LC0358 SB 108 Requester: Economic Affai, Drafter: Murdo, P Revise laws governing independent contractors Sponsor: Lewis, D By Request Of: Education and Local Government Interim Committee LC0040 SB 116 Requester: Laible, R Drafter: Kurtz, L Revise subdivision laws Sponsor: Laible, R LC0412 SJ 2 Requester: Education and, Drafter: McClure, E Support regent efforts to strengthen economy Sponsor: Barkus, G LC0413 HB 124 Requester: Education and, Drafter: Erickson, C K-12 health insurance program Sponsor: Facey, T By Request Of: Energy and Telecommunications Interim Committee LC0004 HB 141 Requester: Energy and Tel, Drafter: Everts, T Revise electricity universal system benefit laws Sponsor: Olson, A LC0041 HB 199 Requester: Energy and Tel, Drafter: Everts, T Revise laws related to energy policy Sponsor: Olson, A LC0042 HB 106 Requester: Energy and Tel, Drafter: Everts, T PSC approval of plant acquisition or transfer Sponsor: Stahl, W LC0045 HB 153 Requester: Energy and Tel, Drafter: Everts, T Protect utility assets from affiliates Sponsor: Noennig, M By Request Of: Energy and Telecommunications Interim Committee LC0419 HB 136 Requester: Energy and Tel, Drafter: Everts, T Clarify universal system benefits for cost-effective renewable resource projects Sponsor: Olson, A By Request Of: Environmental Quality Council LC0208 SB 31 Requester: Environmental, Drafter: Everts, T Revise tax incentives for alcohol production Sponsor: Story, B LC0209 SB 50 Requester: Environmental, Drafter: Everts, T Revise alternative energy system loan laws Sponsor: McGee, D LC0210 SB 83 Requester: Environmental, Drafter: Everts, T Clarify renewable energy projects eligible for renewable resource grants-loans Sponsor: Roush, G LC0395 HB 22 Requester: Environmental, Drafter: Lee Evans, K Funding for water adjudication Sponsor: McNutt, W By Request Of: Governor LC0891 HB 489 Requester: Gallik, D Drafter: Petesch, G Enhance ethanol education Sponsor: Gallik, D LC1172 SB 324 Requester: Tester, J Drafter: Fox, S Prescription drug assistance and discount programs Sponsor: Tester, J LC1357 HB 667 Requester: Tester, J Drafter: Fox, S Purchasing pools, tax credit for health insurance Sponsor: Wanzenried, D Also by request of: State Auditor LC1422 HB 563 Requester: Jent, L Drafter: Niss, D Pharmaceutical market reform Sponsor: Dowell, T LC1757 Requester: Legislative Co, Drafter: Petesch, G Attract, expand, and promote value added natural resource industry LC1758 HB 584 Requester: Legislative Co, Drafter: Martin, J Promote growth of film and other media in Montana Sponsor: Harris, C LC1759 Requester: Legislative Co, Drafter: Petesch, G Enhance Native American economic development LC1760 Requester: Legislative Co, Drafter: Fox, S Ensure access to quality health care LC1761 HB 406 Requester: Legislative Co, Drafter: Lee Evans, K Country of origin placarding Sponsor: Bergren, B By Request Of: Governor LC1762 HB 383 Requester: Legislative Co, Drafter: Petesch, G Revise ethics law Sponsor: Wanzenried, D LC1763 Requester: Legislative Co, Drafter: Sternberg, D Make hunting and fishing access programs permanent LC1764 HB 464 Requester: Legislative Co, Drafter: Petesch, G Expand production and use of ethanol Sponsor: Bergren, B LC1765 SB 415 Requester: Legislative Co, Drafter: Everts, T Expand production and use of alternative energy Sponsor: Tester, J LC1766 HB 435 Requester: Legislative Co, Drafter: McClure, E Establish Governor's Postsecondary Scholarship Program Sponsor: Branae, G LC1767 SB 288 Requester: Legislative Co, Drafter: Petesch, G Clarify use of intercap loans Sponsor: Cooney, M LC1768 SB 240 Requester: Legislative Co, Drafter: Petesch, G Clarify status of existing intercap loans Sponsor: Cooney, M LC2324 HB 548 Requester: Gallik, D Drafter: Petesch, G Increase statutory appropriation for emergencies Sponsor: Gallik, D By Request Of: Joint Rules Committee LC2166 SJ 1 Requester: Joint Rules Co, Drafter: Petesch, G Joint rules Sponsor: Ellingson, J By Request Of: Law and Justice Interim Committee LC0214 SB 146 Requester: Law and Justic, Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Statewide public defender system Sponsor: McGee, D LC0215 SB 9 Requester: Law and Justic, Drafter: Lane, V Driver's license renewal for overseas military and dependents Sponsor: Cromley, B By Request Of: Legislative Audit Committee LC0019 HB 53 Requester: Legislative Au, Drafter: Campbell, B Conform Board of Horseracing laws to GASB Sponsor: Jacobson, H LC0595 Requester: Legislative Au, Drafter: Lane, V Attorney general to dedicate investigative resources to legislative auditor LC0596 SB 145 Requester: Legislative Au, Drafter: Kolman, J Revise petroleum tank release compensation board laws Sponsor: Harrington, D By Request Of: Legislative Audit Committee LC0597 SB 132 Requester: Legislative Au, Drafter: Murdo, P Repeal independent contractor exemption reporting Sponsor: Cooney, M LC0598 HB 135 Requester: Legislative Au, Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Require cost-effective system for state airline ticket purchasing Sponsor: Brown, D LC0599 HB 112 Requester: Legislative Au, Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Encourage teleworking Sponsor: Musgrove, J By Request Of: Legislative Council LC0067 HB 30 Requester: Legislative Co, Drafter: Petesch, G Clarify legislator-elect presession payments Sponsor: Wanzenried, D LC0068 SB 25 Requester: Legislative Co, Drafter: Petesch, G Simplify payment of wages for pages Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V LC0069 HB 29 Requester: Legislative Co, Drafter: Petesch, G Revise definition of "short-term worker" for legislative purposes Sponsor: Golie, G LC0070 HB 28 Requester: Legislative Co, Drafter: Petesch, G Reserve funds for large-scale IT and equipment for Legislature Sponsor: Wanzenried, D LC0071 SB 23 Requester: Legislative Co, Drafter: Petesch, G Summary of IT impact for all branches of government Sponsor: Gillan, K LC0072 HB 1 Requester: Legislative Co, Drafter: Menzies, L Feed bill Sponsor: Witt, J LC0460 HB 26 Requester: Legislative Co, Drafter: MacMaster, J Restrict liability of health care provider for ostensible agency Sponsor: Golie, G LC0461 HB 25 Requester: Legislative Co, Drafter: MacMaster, J Limit health care provider liability for other person's act or omission Sponsor: Roberts, D LC0462 SB 21 Requester: Legislative Co, Drafter: MacMaster, J Restrict damages for reduced chance of patient's recovery Sponsor: Grimes, D LC0463 HB 24 Requester: Legislative Co, Drafter: MacMaster, J Restrict evidence of expressions of sympathy Sponsor: Golie, G LC1246 HB 64 Requester: Legislative Co, Drafter: MacMaster, J Statutory criteria for expert witness in malpractice cases Sponsor: Brown, R By Request Of: Legislative Finance Committee By Request Of: Legislative Finance Committee LC0277 Requester: Legislative Fi, Drafter: Petesch, G Clarify status of intercap loans as debt LC0512 HB 76 Requester: Legislative Fi, Drafter: Petesch, G Establish rainy day fund Sponsor: Buzzas, R LC0516 Requester: Legislative Fi, Drafter: Petesch, G Budget reduction plan as new proposal LC0552 SB 28 Requester: Legislative Fi, Drafter: Petesch, G Revise definition of "new proposal" for state budgeting purposes Sponsor: Laible, R LC0732 SB 93 Requester: Legislative Fi, Drafter: Niss, D Monthly Medicaid reports to Legislative Finance Committee Sponsor: Cobb, J By Request Of: Mental Disabilities Board of Visitors LC0147 Requester: Legislative Co, Drafter: Fox, S Revise laws governing mental disabilities board of visitors By Request Of: Montana Historical Society LC0406 HB 17 Requester: Education and, Drafter: Erickson, C Revise treatment of donations to historical society Sponsor: Buzzas, R LC0407 HB 27 Requester: Education and, Drafter: Erickson, C Revise timing of financial reviews by historical society Sponsor: Noennig, M LC0949 HB 164 Requester: Tash, B Drafter: Petesch, G Revise Lewis and Clark bicentennial commission laws Sponsor: McNutt, W By Request Of: Office of Budget and Program Planning LC0052 HB 2 Requester: Legislative Co, Drafter: Petesch, G General appropriations act Sponsor: Witt, J LC0053 HB 3 Requester: Legislative Co, Drafter: Petesch, G Supplemental appropriations Sponsor: Witt, J LC0054 HB 4 Requester: Legislative Co, Drafter: Petesch, G Appropriations normally made by budget amendment Sponsor: Musgrove, J LC0055 HB 5 Requester: Legislative Co, Drafter: Petesch, G Long-range building appropriations Sponsor: Wells, J LC0056 Requester: Legislative Co, Drafter: Petesch, G Long-range building general obligation bonds By Request Of: Office of Budget and Program Planning LC0057 HB 6 Requester: Legislative Co, Drafter: Petesch, G Renewable resource grants Sponsor: Witt, J Also by request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0058 HB 8 Requester: Legislative Co, Drafter: Petesch, G Renewable resource bonds and loans Sponsor: Witt, J Also by request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0059 HB 7 Requester: Legislative Co, Drafter: Petesch, G Reclamation and development grants Sponsor: Callahan, T Also by request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0060 HB 9 Requester: Legislative Co, Drafter: Petesch, G Cultural and aesthetic grant appropriations Sponsor: Witt, J LC0061 Requester: Legislative Co, Drafter: Petesch, G Supplemental appropriation for fire costs LC0062 HB 11 Requester: Legislative Co, Drafter: Petesch, G Treasure state endowment appropriation Sponsor: McNutt, W Also by request of: Department Of Commerce LC0063 HB 12 Requester: Legislative Co, Drafter: Petesch, G General obligation bonds for energy conservation program Sponsor: Sesso, J Also by request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0064 HB 13 Requester: Legislative Co, Drafter: Petesch, G Pay plan for state employees Sponsor: Ripley, R Also by request of: Department Of Administration LC0065 Requester: Legislative Co, Drafter: Petesch, G Information technology general obligation bonds LC0077 SB 106 Requester: State Administ, Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Simplify state recovery of centralized services costs Sponsor: Brueggeman, J Also by request of: Department Of Administration By Request Of: Office of Public Instruction LC0399 HB 47 Requester: Education and, Drafter: McClure, E Funding for full-time kindergarten Sponsor: Galvin-Halcro, K LC0400 HB 111 Requester: Education and, Drafter: McClure, E Per-educator entitlement Sponsor: Branae, G LC0401 HB 125 Requester: Education and, Drafter: McClure, E Revise BASE aid for schools Sponsor: Raser, H LC0402 HB 63 Requester: Education and, Drafter: Erickson, C School finance revision Sponsor: Villa, D By Request Of: Office of Public Instruction LC0403 HB 83 Requester: Education and, Drafter: Erickson, C Revise school district tuition payments Sponsor: Campbell, M LC0404 HB 162 Requester: Education and, Drafter: Erickson, C School districts to retain copies of immunization records Sponsor: Henry, T LC0405 Requester: Education and, Drafter: Erickson, C State land revenue to flex fund By Request Of: Property Tax Exemption Study Committee LC1250 HB 115 Requester: McNutt, W Drafter: Heiman, L Generally revise property tax exemption laws Sponsor: McNutt, W LC1251 SB 68 Requester: Balyeat, J Drafter: Heiman, L Recodify property tax exemption laws Sponsor: Balyeat, J By Request Of: Public Employees' Retirement Board LC0096 HB 148 Requester: State Administ, Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Provide actuarial funding for retirement systems Sponsor: Lambert, C LC0097 HB 36 Requester: State Administ, Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Repay loan for startup costs of Defined Contribution Retirement Plan Sponsor: Lambert, C LC0098 HB 213 Requester: State Administ, Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Generally revise public retirement laws under MPERA Sponsor: Gallik, D By Request Of: Revenue and Transportation Interim Committee LC0162 Requester: Revenue and Tr, Drafter: Kurtz, L Revise sign requirements in right-of-way LC0163 SB 26 Requester: Revenue and Tr, Drafter: Martin, J Revise duties of revenue and transportation interim committee Sponsor: Story, B LC0164 HB 170 Requester: Revenue and Tr, Drafter: Heiman, L Clarify fund transfers for certain vehicle taxes and fees Sponsor: Wilson, B LC0167 SB 70 Requester: Revenue and Tr, Drafter: Heiman, L Revise notice requirements in action to quiet title to tax deed Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V LC0371 HJ 2 Requester: Revenue and Tr, Drafter: Martin, J Revenue estimating resolution Sponsor: Waitschies, K By Request Of: Secretary of State By Request Of: Secretary of State LC0115 HB 177 Requester: State Administ, Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Revise election procedure Sponsor: Olson, A LC0116 HB 167 Requester: State Administ, Drafter: Bohyer, D Revise frequency of delivery of business list to department of revenue Sponsor: MacLaren, G LC0117 HB 179 Requester: State Administ, Drafter: Bohyer, D Revise 1-stop licensing program & clarify initial requirement for business name Sponsor: Lake, B LC0118 Requester: State Administ, Drafter: Bohyer, D Revise reporting requirements for non-profit corporations LC0119 HB 180 Requester: State Administ, Drafter: Bohyer, D Revise certain business filing procedures Sponsor: Lake, B LC0120 SB 136 Requester: State Administ, Drafter: Bohyer, D Revise listing of farm product liens -- conform to federal law Sponsor: Steinbeisser, D LC0121 Requester: State Administ, Drafter: Bohyer, D Clarify rulemaking authority of secretary of state LC0122 SB 141 Requester: State Administ, Drafter: Bohyer, D Revise allowable wording on a "Notarial Seal" Sponsor: Laible, R LC0123 Requester: State Administ, Drafter: Murdo, P Clarify business entity laws LC0124 HB 155 Requester: State Administ, Drafter: Petesch, G Revise laws governing disclosure of conflict commissioner of political practices Sponsor: Barrett, D LC1992 SB 384 Requester: Gebhardt, K Drafter: Bohyer, D Clarify authority of Secretary of State to adopt rules to implement duties Sponsor: Gebhardt, K LC2213 HB 712 Requester: Heinert, R Drafter: Bohyer, D Require voter registration applications at fishing and hunting license locations Sponsor: Heinert, R LC2229 HB 558 Requester: Himmelberger, D Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Const. amend. -- run-off nonfederal general election to get majority winner Sponsor: Himmelberger, D LC2253 HB 727 Requester: Noennig, M Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Revise determination of invalid votes Sponsor: Olson, A LC2305 SB 490 Requester: Brown, R Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Allow state employees to serve as election judges while on state time Sponsor: Tropila, J By Request Of: State Administration and Veterans' Affairs Interim Committee LC0125 HB 35 Requester: State Administ, Drafter: MacMaster, J Highway patrol officer salaries and retention Sponsor: Jent, L LC0250 SB 79 Requester: State Administ, Drafter: Kurtz, L Two free sets of license plates for disabled veterans Sponsor: Tropila, J LC0251 HB 152 Requester: State Administ, Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Retired firefighter cost of living adjustment Sponsor: Galvin-Halcro, K By Request Of: State Auditor LC0148 HB 200 Requester: Economic Affai, Drafter: Campbell, B Tax credits for health insurance Sponsor: Wanzenried, D LC0149 HB 41 Requester: Economic Affai, Drafter: Campbell, B Regulate use of credit histories and scores by insurers Sponsor: Wilson, B LC0150 SB 133 Requester: Economic Affai, Drafter: Murdo, P Capital formation act for venture capital Sponsor: Mangan, J LC0151 HB 149 Requester: Economic Affai, Drafter: Murdo, P Participate in speed to market interstate insurance compact Sponsor: Gallik, D LC0152 SB 114 Requester: Economic Affai, Drafter: Murdo, P Penalty for unauthorized insurance transactions Sponsor: Tester, J LC0153 SB 134 Requester: Economic Affai, Drafter: Murdo, P Revise captive insurance company laws Sponsor: Wheat, M LC0154 SB 122 Requester: Economic Affai, Drafter: Murdo, P Regulate transfer of structured settlement payment rights Sponsor: Wheat, M LC0155 SB 135 Requester: Economic Affai, Drafter: Murdo, P Revise penalty for false filing of annual statement Sponsor: Squires, C LC0156 SB 37 Requester: Economic Affai, Drafter: Campbell, B Indemnification agreement for domestic insurers Sponsor: Schmidt, T LC0157 Requester: Economic Affai, Drafter: Murdo, P Revise farm mutual insurance laws LC0158 HB 156 Requester: Economic Affai, Drafter: Murdo, P Revise disability insurance for reciprocity Sponsor: Henry, T LC0159 HB 157 Requester: Economic Affai, Drafter: Murdo, P Index nonforfeiture rate for insurance Sponsor: McKenney, J By Request Of: State Auditor LC0160 HB 188 Requester: Economic Affai, Drafter: Murdo, P Generally revise insurance laws Sponsor: Bergren, B LC0161 Requester: Economic Affai, Drafter: Petesch, G Revise liability protection granted to Montana Comprehensive Health Association LC1043 HB 168 Requester: Economic Affai, Drafter: Petesch, G Revise laws governing insurance guaranty association Sponsor: Becker, A LC1357 HB 667 Requester: Tester, J Drafter: Fox, S Purchasing pools, tax credit for health insurance Sponsor: Wanzenried, D Also by request of: Governor By Request Of: State Compensation Insurance Fund LC0386 HB 175 Requester: Economic Affai, Drafter: McClure, E Allow insurer to withhold court order restitution for theft of WC benefits Sponsor: Cohenour, J By Request Of: State Library Commission LC0409 SB 129 Requester: Education and, Drafter: Mecklenberg Ja, State aid for public library districts L Sponsor: Wheat, M LC0410 HB 184 Requester: Education and, Drafter: Mecklenberg Ja, Revise library federation laws L Sponsor: McAlpin, D LC0411 HB 163 Requester: Education and, Drafter: Mecklenberg Ja, Revise law on state publications L Sponsor: Olson, B By Request Of: State-Tribal Relations Committee LC0361 HB 16 Requester: State-Tribal R, Drafter: Erickson, C Funding for certain nonbeneficiary students Sponsor: Ripley, R LC0362 HB 137 Requester: State-Tribal R, Drafter: Erickson, C Fund dropout prevention program Sponsor: Juneau, C LC0363 HB 18 Requester: State-Tribal R, Drafter: McClure, E Extend duration of state-tribal economic development commission Sponsor: Juneau, C By Request Of: Supreme Court LC0305 SB 128 Requester: Law and Justic, Drafter: Lane, V Clarify payment of transcript fees Sponsor: Cromley, B By Request Of: Supreme Court LC0306 HB 211 Requester: Law and Justic, Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Revise term of supreme court Sponsor: Parker, J LC0368 HB 210 Requester: Law and Justic, Drafter: Lane, V Require judgment to include instructions to clerk of district court Sponsor: Parker, J LC0369 HB 205 Requester: Law and Justic, Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Require bond forfeitures in felonies to be deposited in general fund Sponsor: Parker, J By Request Of: Teachers' Retirement Board LC0099 HB 104 Requester: State Administ, Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Revise laws governing the Teacher's Retirement System Sponsor: Lenhart, R LC0100 HB 181 Requester: State Administ, Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Increasing funding and adjusting benefits in TRS Sponsor: Musgrove, J LC0101 Requester: State Administ, Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Revise teacher retirement multiplier for years of service