Report: LAW0300L Apr. 26, 2005 at 12:28 PM 2005 MONTANA LEGISLATURE - (406)444-306 59th Regular Session BILL DRAFT REQUESTS BY REQUESTER REPORT - For All Requesters (Includes All Requests) - -------------------------------------------------------------------- Bill drafts can be requested by a legislator or by a legislative committee. -------------------------------------------------------------------- TIP: If you download this report, open it in either WORDPAD or NOTEPAD to display. Both of these word processing softwares are found in Windows via the Programs -> Accessories menu. ------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Requester: (H) Agriculture Standing Committee, LC2217 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Resolution on BSE (mad cow) By request of: (H) Agriculture Standing Committee -- Requester: (H) Federal Relations, Energy, and Telecommunications, LC2364 HJ 45 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Himmelberger, D Study funding for wireless enhanced 911 By request of: (H) Federal Relations, Energy, And Telecommunications -- Requester: (H) Fish, Wildlife, and Parks Standing Committee, LC2337 HB 707 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Groesbeck, G Revise compensation for FWP license agents By request of: (H) Fish, Wildlife, And Parks Standing Committee -- Requester: (H) Joint Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections and Public Safety, LC2356 HB 796 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Callahan, T Study the correctional system By request of: (H) Joint Appropriations Subcommittee On Corrections And Public Safety -- Requester: (H) Joint Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government and Transportation, LC2342 SB 504 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Laible, R Specify the use of annual attorney license tax By request of: (H) Joint Appropriations Subcommittee On General Government And Transportation -- Requester: (H) Joint Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services, LC2350 SJ 30 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Weinberg, D Urge maintaining integrity of Medicaid program By request of: (H) Joint Appropriations Subcommittee On Health And Human Services -- Requester: (H) Joint Appropriations Subcommittee on Long Range Planning, LC2326 HB 748 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Wells, J General obligation bonds for water resource projects By request of: (H) Joint Appropriations Subcommittee On Long Range Planning -- Requester: (H) Joint Appropriations Subcommittee on Natural Resources and Commerce, LC2354 HJ 36 Drafter: Kolman, J Sponsor: Ripley, R Study resource indemnity trust funding and allocation By request of: (H) Joint Appropriations Subcommittee On Natural Resources And Commerce -- Requester: (H) Judiciary Standing Committee, LC2336 HB 705 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Parker, J Revise crimes by youth that may be filed in district court By request of: (H) Judiciary Standing Committee LC2344 HR 2 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Sonju, J Urge opposition to federal requirements for birth certificates By request of: (H) Judiciary Standing Committee -- Requester: (H) Local Government Standing Committee, LC2333 HB 743 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Harris, C Clarify authority for local government to enter into certain contracts By request of: (H) Local Government Standing Committee -- Requester: (H) State Administration Standing Committee, LC2353 HJ 42 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Jent, L Study investment of pension funds By request of: (H) State Administration Standing Committee -- Requester: (S) Business, Labor, and Economic Affairs Standing Committee, LC2363 SJ 35 Drafter: Murdo, P Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V Study professional and occupational licensing boards By request of: (S) Business, Labor, And Economic Affairs Standing Committee LC2368 SJ 38 Drafter: Murdo, P Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V Study issues related to identity theft By request of: (S) Business, Labor, And Economic Affairs Standing Committee -- Requester: (S) Education and Cultural Resources Standing Committee, LC2325 Drafter: Erickson, C Study school funding By request of: (S) Education And Cultural Resources Standing Committee -- Requester: (S) Finance and Claims Standing Committee, LC2366 SB 524 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Cooney, M Revise date of valuation of certain classes of property By request of: (S) Finance And Claims Standing Committee LC2367 SB 525 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Tester, J School funding formula study By request of: (S) Finance And Claims Standing Committee LC2378 SB 526 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Cobb, J Revise expenditure limit to exclude ballot issue dedications and provider taxes By request of: (S) Finance And Claims Standing Committee -- Requester: (S) Fish and Game Standing Committee, LC2341 SB 503 Drafter: Lohse, C Sponsor: Tropila, J Repeal authorization for Teton Spring Creek preserve By request of: (S) Fish And Game Standing Committee -- Requester: (S) Highways and Transportation Standing Committee, LC2338 SJ 22 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Pease, G Urge passage of well-funded highway bill By request of: (S) Highways And Transportation Standing Committee LC2339 SB 487 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Pease, G Revise laws on school bus safety By request of: (S) Highways And Transportation Standing Committee -- Requester: (S) Joint Select Committee on Mental Health, LC2370 SJ 41 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Weinberg, D Study mental health crisis response system By request of: (S) Joint Select Committee On Mental Health -- Requester: (S) State Administration Standing Committee, LC2319 SR 4 Drafter: Mecklenberg Ja, L Sponsor: Squires, C Confirmation for medical occupations By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC2320 SR 5 Drafter: Menzies, L Sponsor: Squires, C Confirmation of other occupations By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC2321 SR 6 Drafter: Mecklenberg Ja, L Sponsor: Squires, C Confirmation of natural resource and recreation positions By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC2322 SR 7 Drafter: Menzies, L Sponsor: Squires, C Confirmation of education and cultural appointees By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC2323 SR 8 Drafter: Mecklenberg Ja, L Sponsor: Squires, C Confirmation of general government and judicial appointees By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC2346 SR 13 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Squires, C Confirm Gov. Schweitzer's department directors and NW Power Planning nominees By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC2358 SR 16 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Cooney, M Confirm certain gubernatorial appointments By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC2359 SR 14 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Squires, C Confirm Doctor Wynia By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC2361 SR 15 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Cooney, M Confirm Shane Colton By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee -- Requester: (S) Taxation Standing Committee, LC2343 SJ 32 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Elliott, J Urge rejection of expansion of physical nexus for corporate income taxes By request of: (S) Taxation Standing Committee -- Requester: Andersen, Joan LC1004 HB 477 Drafter: Lohse, C Sponsor: Andersen, J Guarantee big game permit for service member forfeiting permit for active duty LC1005 HB 129 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Andersen, J Authorize no shooting zones for safety reasons on recreational streams LC1006 Drafter: Kurtz, L Reflective markings on farm trucks and trailers LC2196 HB 352 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Andersen, J Revise brand inspection requirements LC2248 Drafter: Martin, J Revise class 5 property tax -- Requester: Arntzen, Elsie LC1828 HB 265 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Arntzen, E Employment and residence restrictions on violent and drug offenders LC2011 HB 637 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Arntzen, E Authorize wardens to cite minor in possession in state parks & FAS LC2012 HB 638 Drafter: Murdo, P Sponsor: Arntzen, E Revise barber and cosmetology law LC2117 Drafter: Campbell, B Revise mechanic and storage lien law -- Requester: Bales, Keith LC0428 SB 276 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Bales, K Revise taxes on bentonite LC0429 Drafter: Everts, T Revise MEPA LC0430 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Revise water right laws LC0431 Drafter: Heiman, L Revise tax laws LC0432 SB 193 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Bales, K Revise electrical generation tax reduction provision of coal severance tax law LC0488 Drafter: Everts, T Revise coal bed methane fund administration LC0602 SB 494 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Bales, K Facilitate development of Otter Creek tracts - coal lease extension LC0603 Drafter: Kolman, J Revise coal bed methane laws LC0604 Drafter: Heiman, L Constitutionally limit taxes and spending LC0605 SB 312 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Bales, K Enhance penalty for big game hunting trespass second offense LC0606 Drafter: Lohse, C Limit FWP ability to buy land LC1137 SB 320 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Bales, K Facilitate establishment of concentrated animal feeding operations LC1138 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Financial assistance to expand cattle feeding industry LC2039 SB 462 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Bales, K Revise venue requirements for actions against state agencies LC2040 Drafter: Sternberg, D Revise funding and management of block management program LC2041 Drafter: Kolman, J Revise soil conservation district laws LC2042 SB 405 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Bales, K Revise funding and management of habitat Montana LC2164 Drafter: Sternberg, D Revise animal health laws LC2282 Drafter: Bohyer, D Grants to purchase vans to transport disabled veterans -- Requester: Balyeat, Joe LC0797 Drafter: Heiman, L Revise income tax LC0798 Drafter: Campbell, B Tax return preparation and advice not public accounting LC0799 SB 338 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Balyeat, J Prohibit professional board discrimination among licensees LC0984 SB 391 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Balyeat, J Reduce terms of and impose term limits on supreme court justices LC0985 SB 392 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Balyeat, J Revise supreme court judicial pay levels LC0986 SB 393 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Balyeat, J Partisan election of supreme court justices & cross-party endorsement LC0987 SB 394 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Balyeat, J Amend constitution - remove requirement that supreme court justices be attorneys LC0988 SB 395 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Balyeat, J Const. referendum to require election of supreme court justices from districts LC0989 SB 396 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Balyeat, J Limit campaign contributions for supreme court elections LC0990 SB 397 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Balyeat, J Allow bill to override Sup. Ct. decision invalidating statutory law LC0991 SB 398 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Balyeat, J Procedure in constitution for recall of state and local officers LC0992 SB 399 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Balyeat, J Apply open meetings law to supreme court LC0993 Drafter: MacMaster, J Authorize judicial yes/no decisions LC0994 SB 400 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Balyeat, J Revise venue for lawsuits against legislature LC1065 HB 762 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Balyeat, J Property tax relief by replacing state school levy with general fund for 2 years LC1116 SB 230 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Balyeat, J Cross-party candidate endorsement LC1117 Drafter: McClure, E Revise education laws LC1118 Drafter: McClure, E Define state share of basic system of quality education LC1119 SB 361 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Balyeat, J Interim study to prepare a sales tax to replace income tax LC1120 SB 362 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Balyeat, J Eliminate individual income tax LC1121 SB 390 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Balyeat, J Campaign reform -- clean campaign act LC1122 Drafter: Heiman, L Optional simplified income tax filing LC1123 Drafter: Lohse, C Free hunting and fishing license for returning active duty personnel LC1251 SB 68 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Balyeat, J Recodify property tax exemption laws By request of: Property Tax Exemption Study Committee LC1272 SB 186 Drafter: Lohse, C Sponsor: Balyeat, J Allow certain prize contests based on size of game animals taken by hunters LC1408 SB 190 Drafter: Lohse, C Sponsor: Balyeat, J Mountain goat license auction LC1928 SB 327 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Balyeat, J Bail bond reform LC1961 Drafter: Murdo, P Repeal unisex insurance law LC1982 SB 422 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Balyeat, J Revise provisions regarding real estate appraiser trainees LC1983 SB 248 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Balyeat, J Revise penalty for no motor vehicle insurance LC2131 SB 389 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Balyeat, J Revise constitution to limit redistricting to plus or minus 1% deviation LC2360 Drafter: Bohyer, D Study Supreme Court issuance of orders without an opinion -- Requester: Balyeat, John LC1135 Drafter: Heiman, L Committee to design sales tax to replace property tax LC1136 Drafter: Heiman, L Referendum to eliminate property tax LC1184 Drafter: Petesch, G Provide for reasonable compensation for officers of nonprofit corporations LC1185 Drafter: Martin, J Generally revise not-for-profit tax status laws LC2309 HB 734 Drafter: Lohse, C Sponsor: Koopman, R Licensing exemption for certain owners of private fish ponds LC2347 HB 780 Drafter: Menzies, L Sponsor: Sinrud, J Fund for meeting Legislative Branch unfunded termination payments -- Requester: Barkus, Gregory LC0571 SB 58 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Barkus, G Revise state bond laws By request of: Department Of Administration LC0800 SB 502 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Barkus, G Extend class three, class four, class ten property reappaisal cycle LC1257 SB 220 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Barkus, G Require vehicle to display proof of insurance decal LC1258 Drafter: McClure, E Restrict university property ownership LC1259 SB 223 Drafter: Lohse, C Sponsor: Barkus, G Revise law on recreational use of state land LC1354 SB 222 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Barkus, G Revise local option fuel tax LC1410 SB 178 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Barkus, G Big game management--Landowner protection of private property LC1820 SB 221 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Barkus, G Create nonresident student fishing & hunting combo license LC1857 SB 431 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Barkus, G Allow mayor or city manager to discipline a municipal firefighter LC1950 SB 274 Drafter: Murdo, P Sponsor: Barkus, G Revise coverage of mortgage broker law LC2111 Drafter: Sternberg, D Reduce cost of state land access permit LC2328 SJ 24 Drafter: Mecklenberg Ja, L Sponsor: Barkus, G Designate Rotary day -- Requester: Barrett, Debby LC0580 HB 69 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Barrett, D Water adjudication funding for DNRC LC0703 HB 133 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Barrett, D Clarify fence abutting county bridge is not an encroachment LC1152 HB 553 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Barrett, D FWP marking and management of transplanted wildlife LC1414 HB 116 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Barrett, D Require agency to report intended changes in budgets and program transfers LC1632 Drafter: MacMaster, J Fantasy rodeo sports wagering on university campuses LC1633 HJ 9 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Barrett, D Study wilderness set asides LC2143 Drafter: MacMaster, J Revise venue for actions involving state agencies -- Requester: Becker, Arlene LC1509 HB 250 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Becker, A Revise privacy in communications for emergency calls LC1984 HB 395 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Becker, A Revise responsibility for cost of examination and detention of mental disorder LC2071 HB 396 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Becker, A Asthma self-medication allowed in schools LC2281 HB 653 Drafter: Murdo, P Sponsor: Becker, A Limit certain claims for Montana guaranty fund -- Requester: Bergren, Bob LC1000 HB 187 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Bergren, B Expand old forts trail LC1001 Drafter: Martin, J Overrides for oil and gas royalties from split estates LC1002 Drafter: Kolman, J Court costs for oil and gas surface damage LC1270 Drafter: Kolman, J Revise surface owner damage and disruption compensation LC1273 HB 661 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Bergren, B Gaming business subject to Clean Indoor Air Act -- local ordinances prohibited LC1274 Drafter: Campbell, B License heating, ventilation, air condition contractors LC1729 Drafter: Kurtz, L Revise local government laws LC1730 Drafter: Campbell, B Liability vehicle insurance program for low income LC1731 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Require use of biodiesel LC1732 Drafter: Fox, S Require inmate drug and alcohol counseling LC1810 Drafter: Petesch, G Require 2 people on locomotives LC2146 HB 483 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Bergren, B Binding arbitration for police officers LC2183 HB 587 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Bergren, B Require certain retirement benefits for a minor to be paid to a trust LC2327 HJ 24 Drafter: Mecklenberg Ja, L Sponsor: Bergren, B Commemorate Lewis and Clark bicentennial -- Requester: Bixby, Norma LC0207 Drafter: McClure, E Full faith and credit for honoring tribal court orders LC0211 HB 791 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Juneau, C Fund Indian education for all LC0218 Drafter: Kurtz, L Fee added to vehicle registration to fund child safety car seats LC0764 Drafter: Everts, T Revise oil and gas laws LC0765 HB 491 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Bixby, N Monitor water when facilities discharge coal bed methane-produced water LC0766 Drafter: Everts, T Revise oil and gas reclamation laws LC0767 HB 405 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Jones, W Revise seed laws--genetically engineered wheat seed LC0768 Drafter: Sternberg, D Revise agricultural laws LC0769 HB 778 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Musgrove, J Montana Public Power Authority LC0770 Drafter: Kolman, J Revise reclamation laws LC1055 SB 218 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Tester, J Revise seed contract law--liability for genetically engineered wheat LC1056 Drafter: Sternberg, D Revise agricultural registration laws LC1057 Drafter: Kolman, J Revise coal bed methane laws LC1058 HB 606 Drafter: Kolman, J Sponsor: Gutsche, G Certain small miners using impoundment to store waste must obtain DEQ approval LC1059 HJ 38 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Butcher, E Encourage promotion of agriculture LC1809 Drafter: Erickson, C Clarify law on serving alcohol in proximity to school LC2268 Drafter: Erickson, C Encourage support for civic education in public schools LC2284 HB 726 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Gutsche, G Revise law on community corrections to allow day reporting -- Requester: Black, Jerry LC0002 SB 166 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Black, J Revise methamphetamine enforcement laws LC0514 SB 144 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Black, J Require ethanol-blended gasoline by 2007 LC0527 SB 278 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Black, J CPA practice across jurisdiction equivalency LC0539 Drafter: Lane, V Regulate and criminalize ephedra possession LC0551 SB 297 Drafter: Murdo, P Sponsor: Black, J Marriage and family therapy licensure LC0600 HB 757 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Jones, L Revolving loan account for rehabilitation of railroad branch lines LC0936 Drafter: Kurtz, L Method to detect dyed diesel fuel LC1694 Drafter: Bohyer, D Revise laws on political contributions LC1695 SB 296 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Black, J Alternative method for assessing, taxing certain land parcels LC1696 Drafter: Murdo, P Exempt amusement game outside sales employees from wage & hour law LC1697 Drafter: Martin, J Capital gains reduction for employee stock owners of Montana corporations LC1709 SB 421 Drafter: Menzies, L Sponsor: Black, J Revise poll hours for small precincts LC1710 SB 420 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Black, J Write-in candidate filing deadline LC1874 Drafter: Martin, J Reduce capital gains for employee owned stock LC1895 SB 323 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Black, J Carryforward of contractor's gross receipts tax -- corporate income LC1896 Drafter: Martin, J Revise administration of special fuel tax exemption LC2110 SB 293 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Black, J Revise laws related to ethanol LC2287 SB 498 Drafter: Kolman, J Sponsor: Black, J Increase limit for loan to certain water users -- Requester: Bohlinger, John LC0007 Drafter: Lane, V Primary seat belt law LC0008 Drafter: MacMaster, J Revise motor vehicle insurance and seatbelt laws LC0014 Drafter: Lane, V Seatbelt violation as primary offense LC0015 Drafter: Kurtz, L Require operation of motor vehicles with headlights illuminated LC0016 Drafter: Campbell, B Revise law on direct deposit of wages LC0017 HB 140 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Parker, J Revise laws on consumer credit counseling LC0018 Drafter: Murdo, P Prison industries modular home program LC0039 Drafter: Lane, V Open container law with certain enumerated exceptions -- Requester: Branae, Gary LC0999 HB 551 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Branae, G Authorize local voted sales tax LC1262 HB 257 Drafter: Barrs, C Sponsor: Branae, G Revise permissible term for personal service contracts LC1910 HB 574 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Branae, G Revise level of voter approval for school bond elections LC1937 HB 723 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Branae, G Study methods for reducing amounts paid for prescription drugs LC2098 Drafter: Erickson, C Fund statewide average for each K-12 student LC2106 HB 670 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Branae, G Revise vote requirement for board of adjustment on planning and zoning decisions -- Requester: Brown, Dee LC0618 HB 61 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Brown, D Montana Recreation Responsibility Act LC0619 Drafter: Petesch, G Enhance tourism promotion funding LC0620 HB 413 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Brown, D Revise fees on motor homes and provide tax credit LC0621 HB 412 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Brown, D Revise RV lemon laws LC0622 HB 239 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Brown, D Minimum benefit for retired disabled teachers LC1887 HB 268 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Brown, D $1 an hour pay raise for state employees LC2054 HB 356 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Noonan, A Background information for law enforcement LC2091 HB 414 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Brown, D Statutorily appropriate unexpended juvenile delinquency funds to Supreme Court LC2279 HB 683 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Brown, D Transfer school bus inspections from Justice to law enforcement -- Requester: Brown, Roy LC2258 Drafter: McClure, E Determine state share of school funding LC2305 SB 490 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Tropila, J Allow state employees to serve as election judges while on state time By request of: Secretary Of State -- Requester: Brueggeman, John LC0623 Drafter: Heiman, L Revise county budget growth factor LC0624 SB 508 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Brueggeman, J Constitutional amendment to remove state property taxation role LC0625 Drafter: Heiman, L Implement acquisition value for property taxes LC0642 SB 219 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Brueggeman, J Income tax credit related to repayment of certain student loans LC0722 Drafter: Martin, J Small business health insurance tax credit from tobacco taxes LC0761 HB 671 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Musgrove, J Generally revise motor vehicle law LC1087 Drafter: Petesch, G Increase amount of unexpended appropriations retained by agency LC1088 Drafter: Campbell, B Revise workplace safety laws LC1089 Drafter: Kurtz, L Revise number of votes required for county water or sewer district to incur debt LC1090 SB 342 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Laslovich, J Alternative project delivery contract process for construction projects LC1091 Drafter: Bohyer, D Revise contracting laws LC1092 Drafter: Barrs, C Revise fuel laws LC1344 SB 432 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Brueggeman, J Revise family education savings program LC1678 Drafter: Murdo, P Revise work comp law LC1679 HB 790 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Peterson, J Interim study on split estates and coal bed methane reclamation and bonding LC1680 Drafter: Kolman, J Revise environmental law LC1681 Drafter: McClure, E Revise education law LC1682 Drafter: McClure, E Revise education law LC1683 SB 507 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Brueggeman, J Revise motor vehicle laws LC1684 HB 739 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Sinrud, J Prohibit unfair practices by motorsport vehicle manufacturers LC1685 Drafter: MacMaster, J Revise gambling laws LC1686 Drafter: Fox, S Provide for preferred drug list for DPHHS pharmaceutical policy LC1687 SB 247 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Brueggeman, J Increase amount of unexpended appropriation retained by agency LC1688 Drafter: Fox, S Revise pharmaceutical laws LC1914 Drafter: Heiman, L Certified appraiser access to comparable sales data LC1936 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Authority to use water issued under an interim agreement LC2132 SB 454 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Gebhardt, K Revise requirements for add-on basis consumer loan LC2292 Drafter: Lane, V Revise costs collectible on writs of execution -- Requester: Butcher, Edward LC0828 HB 408 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Butcher, E Equity among sales, income, and property taxes LC1278 HB 350 Drafter: Kolman, J Sponsor: Butcher, E Revise deposit amounts for state land leases LC1279 HB 351 Drafter: Kolman, J Sponsor: Butcher, E Require explanation of improvement arbitration LC1295 HB 622 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Butcher, E Revise requirements for private water distribution system LC1296 HB 314 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Butcher, E Define education and its component parts LC1297 Drafter: MacMaster, J Lifetime concealed weapon permit LC1298 HB 673 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Butcher, E Alternative driver education program LC1807 HB 538 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Butcher, E Elk permit availability for emergency service auction or raffle LC1948 HB 621 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Butcher, E Count students in nonpublic or home schools in district's ANB calculations LC2075 Drafter: Petesch, G Allow transfer of general fund end-of-the-year balance to building reserve LC2157 HB 557 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Butcher, E Restrict insurance required by lender LC2315 HB 672 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Butcher, E Authorize transfer of school general fund balance to flex fund -- Requester: Buzzas, Rosalie (Rosie) LC1045 HB 75 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Buzzas, R Local government right of first refusal for purchase of water systems LC1046 HB 348 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Buzzas, R Revise youth access to alcohol and provide for keg registration LC1047 HB 74 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Buzzas, R Authorized use of school transportation levy for field trips LC1048 HB 73 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Buzzas, R County voted levy for substance abuse programs LC1520 HB 590 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Buzzas, R Revise elector reactivation LC1521 HB 474 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Buzzas, R Revise county legal notice requirements LC1522 HB 475 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Buzzas, R County fee for processing motor home titles LC1985 Drafter: Erickson, C State payment of tuition for low-income students LC1986 HB 332 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Buzzas, R Supplemental appropriation to fund low-income energy assistance LC2045 HB 424 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Buzzas, R Liquor licensee fees to be used to fund program to stop drinking by minors LC2234 SB 401 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Laslovich, J Revise UCC LC2278 Drafter: McClure, E Fund school transportation costs -- Requester: Caferro, Mary LC1240 Drafter: Fox, S Health care waiver for family planning services LC1556 Drafter: Fox, S Revise administration of public health care programs LC1557 Drafter: Everts, T Affordable energy act LC1558 HB 663 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Caferro, M Create health care reserve fund - revise CHIP LC1559 HB 555 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Caferro, M Create parents as scholars program LC1560 HB 552 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Caferro, M Change asset test for children for medicaid LC1561 Drafter: Murdo, P Revise insurance pooling laws LC1562 HB 664 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Caferro, M Economic development through individual development accts and financial literacy LC1563 Drafter: Petesch, G Keep jobs in Montana law LC1564 Drafter: Niss, D Authorize payment of public assistance grants by electronic transfer LC2064 Drafter: Bohyer, D Allow visually impaired vendors at rest areas LC2065 SJ 25 Drafter: Murdo, P Sponsor: Elliott, J Urge congressional action on corporate rights LC2126 HB 437 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Caferro, M Allow TANF electronic benefit transfer LC2308 Drafter: Menzies, L Revise limited reemployment for retired public employees -- Requester: Callahan, Tim LC1957 HB 316 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Callahan, T Revise fees charged by public service commission LC2206 HB 536 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Callahan, T Generally revise court automation surcharge -- Requester: Campbell, Margarett LC1902 Drafter: Lohse, C Designate Lewis & Clark park as state park LC1991 HB 362 Drafter: Murdo, P Sponsor: Campbell, M Revise dental licensure by credentials LC2362 HJ 41 Drafter: Lohse, C Sponsor: Campbell, M Study economic development in Indian country -- Requester: Children, Families, Health, and Human Services Interim Committee, LC0031 SB 29 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Schmidt, T Revise exemption from public assistance eligibility By request of: Children, Families, Health, And Human Services Interim Committee LC0126 SB 71 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Cobb, J Extend tobacco settlement use for human services By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0127 SB 119 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Schmidt, T Revise child protective services laws By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0128 SB 86 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Smith, F Montana definitions for Indian Child Welfare Act By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0129 HB 80 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Campbell, M Allow CSED interaction with tribal IV-D programs By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0130 HB 216 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Caferro, M Revise laws concerning child support By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0131 SB 139 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Esp, J Review and modification of child support orders By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0132 Drafter: Fox, S Public health law modernization By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0133 SB 60 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Esp, J Revise limitation on critical access hospital beds By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0134 HB 127 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Mendenhall, S Revise definition of seriously developmentally disabled By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0135 SB 120 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Keenan, B Extend hospital tax on inpatient bed days By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0136 SB 112 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Harrington, D Revise guardianship law By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0137 SB 113 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Harrington, D Clarify county attorney responsibility for guardianship By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0138 SB 121 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Keenan, B Revise laws governing state hospital charges for criminally convicted By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0139 SB 52 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Keenan, B Preadmission screening authority for state hospital By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0140 HB 32 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Cohenour, J Revise vital statistics statutes By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0141 SB 33 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Cobb, J Eliminate unified budget requirement for Interagency Coordinating Council By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0142 Drafter: Fox, S Allow TANF electronic benefit transfer By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0143 HB 117 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: McGillvray, T Medicaid redesign: asset transfer lookback and penalty periods waiver authority By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0144 SB 46 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: O'Neil, J Clarify duties and authority of mental health ombudsman By request of: Children, Families, Health, And Human Services Interim Committee LC0145 SB 6 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Esp, J Revise safe haven for newborn protection law By request of: Children, Families, Health, And Human Services Interim Committee LC0146 SB 7 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Esp, J Repeal prescription drug expansion program By request of: Children, Families, Health, And Human Services Interim Committee LC0281 SB 41 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Keenan, B Medicaid redesign: funding principles By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0282 SB 42 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Keenan, B Clarify system of care and service area authority for children's mental health By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0283 Drafter: Fox, S Tribal family assistance plan By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0284 HB 196 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Jayne, J Power of attorney fiduciary notice By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0285 HB 197 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Jayne, J Increase elder abuse penalties By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0286 HB 88 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Caferro, M Eliminate requirement for simplified application form for children's health prog By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0287 SB 82 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Cobb, J Revise definition of and utilization fee on ICF/DD By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0288 SB 137 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Lewis, D License tattoo and body-piercing businesses By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0289 SB 101 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Schmidt, T Require registration of youth residential therapeutic programs By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0290 SB 127 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Keenan, B Medicaid redesign: home and community-based services By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0291 SB 150 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Keenan, B Medicaid redesign: Cost-sharing for community-based medicaid services By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0292 SB 110 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Cobb, J Medicaid redesign: HIFA and 1115 demonstration waiver authority By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0293 HB 183 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Franklin, E Medicaid redesign: Severely emotionally disturbed children waiver proposal By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0294 HB 31 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Roberts, D Establish office of substance abuse prevention and treatment By request of: Children, Families, Health, And Human Services Interim Committee LC0295 HJ 1 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Franklin, E Support substance abuse prevention efforts By request of: Children, Families, Health, And Human Services Interim Committee LC0296 SB 35 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Esp, J Representation for indigent parents in child abuse and neglect cases By request of: Children, Families, Health, And Human Services Interim Committee LC0541 SB 49 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: McGee, D Revise child protective services confidentiality laws By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0542 SB 94 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Cromley, B Revise service of process in child protective services cases By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services -- Requester: Clark, Paul LC0806 HB 560 Drafter: Lohse, C Sponsor: Clark, P Revise stream access laws LC1096 HB 628 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Clark, P Registration and board requirements for certain alternative schools and programs LC1097 Drafter: Fox, S Interim study for licensing certain alternative schools and programs LC1098 HB 394 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Clark, P Protect fish and wildlife during state permitting process LC1099 HB 567 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Windham, J Allow unemployment benefit for quitting due to sexual offense or stalking LC1100 HB 460 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Clark, P Revise metal mine bonding laws LC1101 HB 455 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Clark, P Mercury emission standards for power plants LC1102 Drafter: Kolman, J Revise metal mine reclamation law LC1103 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Revise public comment and appeal period for air quality permits LC1544 Drafter: Lohse, C Prohibit sale of wildlife parts LC1545 Drafter: Sternberg, D Revise alternative livestock laws LC1546 HB 516 Drafter: Lohse, C Sponsor: Lenhart, R Revise game damage laws LC1547 HB 269 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Clark, P Clarify recreational access to public waters upon road abandonment LC1548 HJ 30 Drafter: Lohse, C Sponsor: Roberts, D Study FWP licenses, permits, and landowner incentives LC1549 Drafter: Lohse, C Revise upland game bird laws LC1550 HB 601 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Clark, P Revise FWP Commission membership & districts LC1551 HB 298 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Clark, P Provide emergency stream flow for fisheries LC1552 HB 645 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Clark, P Revise laws governing special license plates for permanently disabled persons LC1774 Drafter: Heiman, L Revise property tax laws LC1775 Drafter: Martin, J Revise income tax laws LC2046 Drafter: Niss, D Revise child protection laws LC2167 HB 510 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Clark, P Revise trespass laws LC2249 HB 768 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Hamilton, R Seeley Lake wastewater engineering design grant LC2371 HB 805 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Clark, P Revise requirements for statutory initiative LC2372 HB 806 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Clark, P Revise requirements for initiative for constitutional amendment -- Requester: Cobb, John LC0272 SB 317 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Lind, G Regulate conversion of health insurer from nonprofit to for-profit status LC0414 SB 516 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Gillan, K Revise certain tax appeal and penalty provisions LC0415 Drafter: Heiman, L State assumption of portion of risk for protested property taxes LC0416 SB 159 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Cobb, J State collection of centrally assessed property taxes LC0439 Drafter: Petesch, G Change methodology for budgeting personal services LC0472 SB 228 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Cobb, J Revise corporate income tax carryback period LC0473 SB 229 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Cobb, J Revise carryforward and carryback periods for corporate income tax LC0477 Drafter: Fox, S Increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for family practitioners LC0478 Drafter: Fox, S Increase reimbursement rates for Medicaid providers LC0479 Drafter: Fox, S Increase home health care provider rates LC0480 Drafter: Petesch, G State auditor to review and reduce excess health service corporation reserves LC0485 SJ 4 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Cobb, J Urge review and adoption of tribal secured transaction codes LC0487 SB 506 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Cobb, J Simplify income tax LC0504 SB 154 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Cobb, J Limit CHIP administrative and reserve costs LC0515 SB 34 Drafter: Barrs, C Sponsor: Cobb, J Revise universal system benefits laws LC0530 SB 155 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Cobb, J Revise eligible expenses for medical savings accounts LC0533 SB 109 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Cobb, J Require state agencies to develop strategic plans, performance measures LC0540 HB 512 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Witt, J Appropriate federal funds for local rail freight assistance programs LC0591 SB 69 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Cobb, J Designation of state poet laureate LC0592 SB 153 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Cobb, J DPHHS performance indicators LC0593 SB 249 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Cobb, J Require coordination for addiction treatment between Corrections and DPHHS LC0601 HB 461 Drafter: Murdo, P Sponsor: Arntzen, E Licensure of athletic trainers LC0609 Drafter: Lane, V Performance indicators for Department of Corrections LC0610 Drafter: Fox, S Encourage resolution of corporate status of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Montana LC1170 Drafter: Petesch, G Bonding to pay for IRIS project LC2109 SB 500 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Cobb, J Revise election laws to facilitate voting by disabled persons LC2225 SB 413 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Cobb, J Require permit before constructing impoundment, pit and appropriating water -- Requester: Cocchiarella, Vicki LC0044 HB 722 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Lange, M Regulate rates of local governments acquiring energy transmission facilities LC0047 Drafter: Murdo, P Clarify in-state adjusting of work comp claims include payments LC0048 Drafter: Murdo, P Clarify adjusting for work comp requiring auditing of bills and payment LC0049 SB 349 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V Require insurer not designate rental company and direct pay for rental cars LC0050 SB 369 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V Limited use license plate for dealer driving to repair shop LC0051 SB 412 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V Provide for regulation of elevator contractors, mechanics, and inspectors LC0255 SB 481 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V Merge occupational diseases into Workers' Compensation Act LC0256 HB 400 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Keane, J Increase minimum weekly unemployment benefit LC0257 SB 217 Drafter: Murdo, P Sponsor: Larson, L Revise apprentice training laws LC0258 HB 401 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Keane, J Revise crane and hoist license law LC0259 SB 284 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V Revise tax laws by eliminating class eight trigger LC0260 Drafter: Murdo, P Revise board of investments regulations LC0261 Drafter: Murdo, P Address outsourcing of jobs by state government LC0262 Drafter: Everts, T Address liability relief for superfund sites LC0263 Drafter: Barrs, C Address fire and insect infestation on forest land LC0264 Drafter: Fox, S Revise welfare laws LC0265 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Provide penalties for late filing of campaign finance reports LC0266 HB 589 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Stahl, W Revise workforce training laws LC0275 Drafter: Everts, T Fund expert witness retention for FERC docket on market-based rate authority LC0278 HB 15 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Keane, J Appropriation to fund legislator participation in interstate training LC0372 SB 242 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V Revise definition of dependent for medical savings account LC0388 SB 61 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V Legislative liaison to state fund board of directors LC0417 Drafter: Fox, S Uniform application form for health insurance LC0441 SB 243 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V Eliminate restriction on beer wholesaler subwarehouses LC0481 SB 189 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V Clarify conditions for work comp impairment evaluation LC0582 SB 350 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V Revise subdivision review exemptions LC1032 SB 383 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V Stipend for speech-language pathologist teachers LC1033 Drafter: Campbell, B Small business regulation LC1034 SB 188 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V Clarify role and responsibility of work comp adjusters LC1701 SB 486 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V Revise viatical settlement law LC1706 SB 225 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V Revise FDIC levels for local government LC1707 SB 368 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V Revise subsequent injury fund criteria LC1708 Drafter: Petesch, G Revise labor law LC2148 Drafter: Murdo, P Revise notice time for cancellation of property insurance for nonpayment LC2180 Drafter: Campbell, B Revise construction lien laws -- Requester: Cohenour, Jill LC1476 Drafter: MacMaster, J Revise highway patrol arrest authority LC1477 Drafter: Lane, V Revise authority of state auditor's office LC1478 HB 407 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Cohenour, J Revise law governing tires LC1479 Drafter: MacMaster, J Clarify treatment of negligent vehicular homicide as prior DUI LC1480 HB 323 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Cohenour, J Revise mud flap law LC1481 HB 651 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Cohenour, J Revise laws relating to off-highway vehicles and quadricycles LC1482 HB 566 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Cohenour, J Revise law on license plates and decals LC1483 Drafter: MacMaster, J Revise penalties on sale of dangerous drugs LC1484 Drafter: Niss, D Require medical marijuana growers to register with sheriff LC1485 Drafter: McClure, E Revise funding of federal retirement with school funds LC1486 Drafter: Petesch, G Reduce federal deductibility on state income tax LC1487 Drafter: Petesch, G Establish requirement for contracting public services LC1488 Drafter: Petesch, G Revise video gambling tax LC1489 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Revise highway patrol disability benefit LC1490 Drafter: Heiman, L Revise capital gains credit LC1491 HB 784 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Cohenour, J Decouple state income tax from certain federal income tax deductions LC1492 HJ 31 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Cohenour, J Study implementation of legislative policy regarding state info technology LC1493 Drafter: Heiman, L Accountability for tax incentives LC1494 Drafter: Lane, V Juvenile seat belt use as primary offense LC1495 HB 565 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Cohenour, J Contracted government services accountability LC1496 Drafter: MacMaster, J Expand wrongful discharge law damages LC1590 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Clarify laws relating to secure loads LC1591 HB 678 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Cohenour, J Revise length limits on triple-trailer truck configuration LC1592 Drafter: Bohyer, D Revise laws governing department of administration LC1593 Drafter: Petesch, G Revise laws governing department of revenue LC1594 Drafter: Fox, S Revise laws governing DPHHS LC1595 Drafter: Murdo, P Revise laws relating to Department of Labor and Industry LC1596 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Revise laws relating to teachers' retirement system LC1597 HB 785 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Cohenour, J Ensure security of confidential information accessible via contracted services LC1598 Drafter: Fox, S State as agent for prescription drug purchase LC1599 Drafter: Petesch, G Revise law on child support withholding LC1600 Drafter: McClure, E School district rainy day fund LC1601 Drafter: Lane, V Revise court fees LC1602 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Revise highway patrol benefits LC1603 Drafter: McClure, E End moratorium on creation of high school districts LC1604 Drafter: Lohse, C Revise fish and game laws LC1605 Drafter: Heiman, L Revise corporate taxes LC1606 Drafter: Heiman, L Revise tax laws LC1607 Drafter: Campbell, B Revise work comp laws LC1608 Drafter: Martin, J Revise property tax laws LC1609 HB 786 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Cohenour, J Extend paid leave to certain state employees for disasters and emergencies LC2034 HJ 34 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Cohenour, J Interim study on impacts of super fund sites on surrounding communities LC2035 HB 652 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Cohenour, J Allow school buses to cross district boundaries in certain cases LC2036 Drafter: Bohyer, D Establish statewide park and ride program LC2037 Drafter: Fox, S Fund bike-hike trail on highway 12 east LC2038 SB 264 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Smith, F Prohibit arrest quotas for peace officers LC2235 Drafter: Petesch, G Revise budget law LC2260 Drafter: MacMaster, J Extend protection against identity theft -- Requester: Cooney, Mike LC0012 SB 245 Drafter: Murdo, P Sponsor: Elliott, J Revise resort area election law LC0027 Drafter: Erickson, C Inflation adjustments for entitlements and special education payments LC0028 SB 341 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Gillan, K State funding with increase direct aid, GTB, and entitlements LC0074 Drafter: Heiman, L 4% sales tax and refundable income tax credit LC0280 HB 686 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Parker, J Video game and movie transaction tax for funding after-school programs LC0354 SB 370 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Squires, C Detention officers included in sheriffs' retirement system LC0355 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Deferred retirement option plan for sheriffs' retirement system LC0356 HB 19 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Andersen, J Deputy sheriff reimbursement for training expenses if fail meet minimum service LC0357 HB 226 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: McAlpin, D Change name of sheriff's department to sheriff's office LC0418 SB 180 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Cooney, M Allow state archives to charge annual fee LC0458 SB 234 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Cooney, M Revising identification requirements for voter registration and voting LC0459 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Revise voter registration laws LC0467 SB 14 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Cooney, M Repeal capitol restoration commission LC0518 Drafter: Bohyer, D Revise election laws LC0572 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Generally revise voter registration laws LC0573 HB 230 Drafter: Kolman, J Sponsor: Jacobson, H Revise laws governing municipal subdivisions LC0574 HB 33 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Gallik, D Jury trial for municipal infractions LC0575 HB 689 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Arntzen, E Clawback provision for tax abatements LC0576 SB 210 Drafter: Lohse, C Sponsor: Cooney, M Corridor of discovery commission LC0577 HB 682 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Franklin, E Multilevel licensure for social workers LC0640 HB 209 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: McKenney, J Compliance with federal electronic funds transfer law as state compliance LC0641 HB 207 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: McKenney, J Revise definition of security for estate purposes LC0643 Drafter: Petesch, G Statutory status to sheriffs and peace officers association LC0807 SB 305 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Cooney, M Senate vacancy must be filled by election LC0824 Drafter: Erickson, C Standardization of dual enrollment in state educational offerings LC0829 SB 156 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Cooney, M Raise CHIP eligibility through federal poverty level percentage LC0950 SB 496 Drafter: Lohse, C Sponsor: Cooney, M Enhance statewide driver education programs for novices and seniors LC1052 HB 438 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Buzzas, R Braille literacy services for blind or visually impaired children LC1053 SB 335 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Williams, C Revise laws applicable to blind vendors LC1054 Drafter: Kurtz, L Allow certain commercial activity on highway right-of-way LC1213 SB 367 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Cooney, M Implement same day voter registration LC1316 SB 169 Drafter: Barrs, C Sponsor: Gallus, S Increase penalties for natural gas pipeline safety violations LC1427 SB 275 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Schmidt, T Revising voluntary genetics program; increasing program fees LC1726 HB 462 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Buzzas, R Early childhood school readiness initiative LC1981 Drafter: Sternberg, D Reauthorize agricultural heritage program LC2008 SB 447 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Ellingson, J Revise initiative and referendum process LC2023 HB 586 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Grinde, W Revise police retirement DROP -- Requester: Cromley, Brent LC0468 SB 32 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Cromley, B Include minor sidewalk repair in street maintenance districts LC0469 SB 175 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Cromley, B Allow zoning classification as street maintenance assessment method LC0927 SB 102 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Cromley, B Revise securing load law LC1060 SB 176 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Cromley, B Structural separation for utility and certain affiliates LC1271 SB 67 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Cromley, B Increase fees for marriage license and declaration of marriage w/o solemnization LC2230 Drafter: Everts, T Revise laws related to eligible carrier status & universal service support -- Requester: Curtiss, Aubyn LC0563 HB 305 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Arntzen, E Allow admin fee (w/o social security #) in lieu of wildlife conservation license LC0564 HB 693 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Wells, J Citizen self-defense and firearms rights LC0565 HB 366 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Koopman, R Exempt firearms made in MT from federal const. commerce clause LC0566 HB 286 Drafter: Lohse, C Sponsor: Stahl, W Remove prairie dogs from list of nongame species in need of management LC0567 HB 287 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Warden, B Limitations on peace officer authority LC0568 Drafter: Bohyer, D Revise political sign laws LC0569 HB 284 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Hawk, R Sheriff must authorize federal employee arrest, search, or seizure LC0570 Drafter: MacMaster, J Insert mental state in concealed weapon crime LC0585 SJ 10 Drafter: Barrs, C Sponsor: Curtiss, A Urge Congress to achieve resource sustainability through multiple- use LC0586 Drafter: Barrs, C Biosphere reserves LC0587 SB 416 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Curtiss, A Amend child support suspension of license statutes LC0588 SB 417 Drafter: Kolman, J Sponsor: Curtiss, A Governor petition U.S. government for rules on roadless areas in nat't. forests LC0589 SJ 20 Drafter: Kolman, J Sponsor: Curtiss, A Request performance audit on extent of conservation easements LC0590 SB 262 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Curtiss, A Compensation for takings LC1288 Drafter: Bohyer, D Participation in Pacific Northwest Economic Region LC2172 HB 740 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Heinert, R Appropriate money for asbestos-disease related programs -- Requester: Dickenson, Sue LC0023 HB 14 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Golie, G Authorize auction of mountain goat license LC0269 Drafter: Everts, T Revise major facility siting act LC0367 HB 48 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Dickenson, S Solid waste licensing exclusions LC0721 HB 44 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Dickenson, S Exempt school for deaf and blind from nongeneral fund expenditure requirement LC1444 HB 540 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Dickenson, S Bonding for higher education and other state projects LC1513 Drafter: Everts, T Establish air quality standards for new coal fired plants LC2219 HB 599 Drafter: Kolman, J Sponsor: Small-Eastman, V DNRC authority to control noxious weeds on state lands -- Requester: Dowell, Tim LC0787 HB 398 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Dowell, T Primary seat belt law for minors LC0788 Drafter: Niss, D Authorize Canadian drug importation LC0789 Drafter: Fox, S Create health insurance pool LC0790 Drafter: Martin, J Capture income stream for tax purposes LC1280 HB 591 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Jopek, M Clarify applicability of local zoning regulations to sand and gravel operations LC1281 Drafter: Bohyer, D Revise voting by members of Montana electoral college LC1388 Drafter: Lane, V Mandatory primary seat belt law LC1389 Drafter: Martin, J Generally revise property taxes LC1390 Drafter: Martin, J Generally revise income taxes LC1391 HB 573 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Dowell, T Fencing or recapture requirements for game farms LC1392 HB 643 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Dowell, T Eliminate smoking in enclosed public places LC2198 HB 397 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Dowell, T Clarify governance for certain school districts LC2297 HB 662 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Dowell, T Revise funding for airport authorities -- Requester: Driscoll, Robyn LC1852 Drafter: Erickson, C Revise school health law LC1853 HB 302 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Driscoll, R Revise code of conduct concerning bond or levy elections LC1854 HB 620 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Driscoll, R Revise time for registering teacher certificate LC2096 HB 747 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Driscoll, R Limit liability for student construction projects LC2108 HB 324 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Driscoll, R Crime of obstructing access to health care facility -- Requester: Eaton, Emelie LC1355 HB 278 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Eaton, E Tax credit for prescription drug purchases LC1356 HB 219 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Eaton, E Allow exemption for Montana income tax based upon household poverty level LC2186 HB 363 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Eaton, E Revise misdemeanor assault with bodily fluid -- Requester: Economic Affairs Interim Committee, LC0148 HB 200 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Wanzenried, D Tax credits for health insurance By request of: State Auditor LC0149 HB 41 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Wilson, B Regulate use of credit histories and scores by insurers By request of: State Auditor LC0150 SB 133 Drafter: Murdo, P Sponsor: Mangan, J Capital formation act for venture capital By request of: State Auditor LC0151 HB 149 Drafter: Murdo, P Sponsor: Gallik, D Participate in speed to market interstate insurance compact By request of: State Auditor LC0152 SB 114 Drafter: Murdo, P Sponsor: Tester, J Penalty for unauthorized insurance transactions By request of: State Auditor LC0153 SB 134 Drafter: Murdo, P Sponsor: Wheat, M Revise captive insurance company laws By request of: State Auditor LC0154 SB 122 Drafter: Murdo, P Sponsor: Wheat, M Regulate transfer of structured settlement payment rights By request of: State Auditor LC0155 SB 135 Drafter: Murdo, P Sponsor: Squires, C Revise penalty for false filing of annual statement By request of: State Auditor LC0156 SB 37 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Schmidt, T Indemnification agreement for domestic insurers By request of: State Auditor LC0157 Drafter: Murdo, P Revise farm mutual insurance laws By request of: State Auditor LC0158 HB 156 Drafter: Murdo, P Sponsor: Henry, T Revise disability insurance for reciprocity By request of: State Auditor LC0159 HB 157 Drafter: Murdo, P Sponsor: McKenney, J Index nonforfeiture rate for insurance By request of: State Auditor LC0160 HB 188 Drafter: Murdo, P Sponsor: Bergren, B Generally revise insurance laws By request of: State Auditor LC0161 Drafter: Petesch, G Revise liability protection granted to Montana Comprehensive Health Association By request of: State Auditor LC0188 SB 8 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Roush, G Revise terminology and procedure in workers' compensation laws By request of: Economic Affairs Interim Committee LC0189 HB 126 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Mendenhall, S Revise workers' compensation laws By request of: Economic Affairs Interim Committee LC0190 HB 159 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: McKenney, J Revise unemployment insurance laws By request of: Department Of Labor And Industry LC0191 HB 160 Drafter: Murdo, P Sponsor: Jacobson, H Revise building code administration, enforcement provisions By request of: Department Of Labor And Industry LC0192 SB 64 Drafter: Murdo, P Sponsor: Brueggeman, J Revise contractor registration laws By request of: Department Of Labor And Industry LC0193 HB 182 Drafter: Murdo, P Sponsor: Roberts, D Generally revise professional and occupational licensing laws By request of: Department Of Labor And Industry LC0194 HB 203 Drafter: Murdo, P Sponsor: Roberts, D Clarify responsibility of boards and department of labor and industry By request of: Department Of Labor And Industry LC0195 HB 161 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: McNutt, W Revise certain workers' compensation laws By request of: Department Of Labor And Industry LC0196 HB 195 Drafter: Murdo, P Sponsor: Matthews, G Revise laws governing farm scales By request of: Department Of Labor And Industry LC0197 Drafter: Campbell, B Revise professional employer organization laws By request of: Department Of Labor And Industry LC0198 SB 105 Drafter: Murdo, P Sponsor: Cobb, J Expand health care providers available at ringside By request of: Department Of Labor And Industry LC0199 HB 108 Drafter: Murdo, P Sponsor: Furey, K Revise fund type for wage and hour trust fund By request of: Department Of Labor And Industry LC0200 SB 107 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Smith, F Clarify conditions requiring agricultural chemical groundwater management plans By request of: Department Of Agriculture LC0201 SB 51 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Hansen, K Revise commodity laws By request of: Department Of Agriculture LC0202 HB 215 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Caferro, M Revise reference to developmental disabilities council By request of: Department Of Commerce LC0203 Drafter: Campbell, B Authorize issuance of bank-qualified bonds By request of: Department Of Commerce LC0249 SJ 3 Drafter: Murdo, P Sponsor: Mangan, J Urge governor to pursue seed capital investors By request of: Economic Affairs Interim Committee LC0353 SB 12 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Mangan, J Revise occupational disease law to reflect court decisions By request of: Economic Affairs Interim Committee LC0358 SB 108 Drafter: Murdo, P Sponsor: Lewis, D Revise laws governing independent contractors By request of: Economic Affairs Interim Committee LC0385 SB 151 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Weinberg, D Revise designation of resort community or area for instituting resort tax By request of: Department Of Commerce LC0386 HB 175 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Cohenour, J Allow insurer to withhold court order restitution for theft of WC benefits By request of: State Compensation Insurance Fund LC0442 SB 130 Drafter: Murdo, P Sponsor: Ryan, D Revise microbusiness development program By request of: Department Of Commerce LC1043 HB 168 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Becker, A Revise laws governing insurance guaranty association By request of: State Auditor -- Requester: Education and Local Government Interim Committee, LC0399 HB 47 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Galvin-Halcro, K Funding for full-time kindergarten By request of: Office Of Public Instruction LC0400 HB 111 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Branae, G Per-educator entitlement By request of: Office Of Public Instruction LC0401 HB 125 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Raser, H Revise BASE aid for schools By request of: Office Of Public Instruction LC0402 HB 63 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Villa, D School finance revision By request of: Office Of Public Instruction LC0403 HB 83 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Campbell, M Revise school district tuition payments By request of: Office Of Public Instruction LC0404 HB 162 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Henry, T School districts to retain copies of immunization records By request of: Office Of Public Instruction LC0405 Drafter: Erickson, C State land revenue to flex fund By request of: Office Of Public Instruction LC0406 HB 17 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Buzzas, R Revise treatment of donations to historical society By request of: Montana Historical Society LC0407 HB 27 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Noennig, M Revise timing of financial reviews by historical society By request of: Montana Historical Society LC0408 HB 20 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Dickenson, S Revise eligibility criteria for admittance to school for deaf and blind By request of: Board Of Public Education LC0409 SB 129 Drafter: Mecklenberg Ja, L Sponsor: Wheat, M State aid for public library districts By request of: State Library Commission LC0410 HB 184 Drafter: Mecklenberg Ja, L Sponsor: McAlpin, D Revise library federation laws By request of: State Library Commission LC0411 HB 163 Drafter: Mecklenberg Ja, L Sponsor: Olson, B Revise law on state publications By request of: State Library Commission LC0412 SJ 2 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Barkus, G Support regent efforts to strengthen economy By request of: Education And Local Government Interim Committee LC0413 HB 124 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Facey, T K-12 health insurance program By request of: Education And Local Government Interim Committee -- Requester: Ellingson, Jon LC0373 SB 250 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Ellingson, J Disallow capital gains tax credit for publicly traded common stock LC0374 Drafter: Heiman, L Revise corporate license tax LC0375 SB 302 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Ellingson, J Generally revise election laws LC0376 SB 319 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Ellingson, J Public financing for supreme court candidates LC0377 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Public campaign financing LC0378 Drafter: Heiman, L Revise business equipment tax LC0556 HB 40 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Harris, C Expand coverage of civil and criminal false claims against the state By request of: Department Of Justice LC0557 Drafter: Lane, V Revise initiative and referendum procedures By request of: Department Of Justice LC0558 HB 46 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Parker, J Crime of vehicular homicide By request of: Department Of Justice LC0559 HB 39 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Gutsche, G Revise firearm dealer laws By request of: Department Of Justice LC0560 HB 201 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Ripley, R Fund natural resource damage litigation By request of: Department Of Justice LC0561 SJ 6 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Wheat, M Study legal services for low and moderate income Montanans By request of: Department Of Justice LC0562 HB 90 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Kaufmann, C Extend domestic violence fatality review commission By request of: Department Of Justice LC0607 SB 485 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Ellingson, J Establish next-of-kin registry LC1061 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Revise election laws LC1062 Drafter: Heiman, L Delay 2003 session income tax changes for 2 years LC1063 Drafter: Heiman, L Revise business equipment tax LC1256 HB 169 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: McAlpin, D Revise statutes related to tobacco master settlement agreement By request of: Department Of Justice LC1423 Drafter: Fox, S Urge federal government to guarantee access to quality health care for all LC1939 SB 303 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Ellingson, J Full deductibility of medical expenses LC1994 SR 1 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Ellingson, J Senate rules resolution LC2170 Drafter: Heiman, L Revise income tax law LC2171 Drafter: Heiman, L Revise property tax law -- Requester: Elliott, Jim LC0964 Drafter: Heiman, L Accelerated depreciation of small diameter timber production LC0965 SB 518 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Elliott, J Allow annual or biennial registration of boats, snowmobiles, motorcycles LC0966 SB 437 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Elliott, J Exclude state school levies from TIFs and require local school approval LC0967 SB 522 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Elliott, J Remove incentives from oil and gas production taxes LC0968 Drafter: Heiman, L Tax on pseudoephedrine products for methamphetamine enforcement LC0969 SB 519 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Elliott, J Revising types of property in classes nine and thirteen LC0970 SB 515 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Elliott, J Livestock per capita fee -- not billed if under $5 LC0971 SB 442 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Cooney, M Repeal POINTS replacement fee LC0972 SB 514 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Elliott, J Property tax treatment of clean power generation LC0973 SB 513 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Elliott, J Assure the accurate determination and collection of Montana taxes LC0974 HB 799 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Wiseman, B Revise taxes by providing backup withholding for exchange of real property LC0975 SB 511 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Mangan, J Allow deduction of stock capital gains from qualified start-up corporations LC0976 SB 521 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Elliott, J Alternative minimum corporate license tax LC0977 SB 520 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Elliott, J Revise income taxes; residential property tax rebate; rates; cap. gains freeze LC0978 Drafter: Heiman, L Tax checkoff for Montana dinosaur trail program LC0979 HB 803 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Stahl, W Revise taxes by providing income tax check-off for Montana dinosaur trail LC0980 Drafter: Martin, J Revise taxes LC0981 Drafter: Martin, J Revise taxes LC0982 Drafter: Martin, J Revise taxes LC0983 Drafter: Martin, J Revise taxes LC1178 Drafter: Martin, J Report inconsistent tax filing positions to department LC1179 Drafter: Martin, J Require tax shelter reporting LC1922 Drafter: Petesch, G Revise tax tracking adjustment for utilities LC2010 Drafter: Everts, T Revise laws related to air quality and electric power generation LC2013 SB 438 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Elliott, J Allow county park boards to retain interest earnings on deposits LC2014 SB 382 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Elliott, J Narrow use of eminent domain LC2015 SB 477 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Elliott, J Per diem rate for persons in state portion of regional correctional facility LC2016 Drafter: Kolman, J Revise funding for fire districts LC2185 SJ 23 Drafter: Barrs, C Sponsor: Elliott, J Urge federal trade negotiators to consult with Montana officials -- Requester: Energy and Telecommunications Interim Committee, LC0004 HB 141 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Olson, A Revise electricity universal system benefit laws By request of: Energy And Telecommunications Interim Committee LC0041 HB 199 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Olson, A Revise laws related to energy policy By request of: Energy And Telecommunications Interim Committee LC0042 HB 106 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Stahl, W PSC approval of plant acquisition or transfer By request of: Energy And Telecommunications Interim Committee LC0045 HB 153 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Noennig, M Protect utility assets from affiliates By request of: Energy And Telecommunications Interim Committee LC0419 HB 136 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Olson, A Clarify universal system benefits for cost-effective renewable resource projects By request of: Energy And Telecommunications Interim Committee -- Requester: Environmental Quality Council, LC0208 SB 31 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Story, B Revise tax incentives for alcohol production By request of: Environmental Quality Council LC0209 SB 50 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: McGee, D Revise alternative energy system loan laws By request of: Environmental Quality Council LC0210 SB 83 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Roush, G Clarify renewable energy projects eligible for renewable resource grants-loans By request of: Environmental Quality Council LC0221 HB 51 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Olson, A Redefine cumulative impacts under MEPA By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0222 SB 124 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Roush, G Interim bridge or gap financing for regional water systems By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0223 HB 178 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Taylor, J Revise water use act By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0224 SB 97 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Barkus, G Clarify authority to dispose specialized interests in state trust land By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0225 Drafter: Everts, T Revise local government finance laws By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0226 SB 125 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Hansen, K Extend termination of instream flow water leasing By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0227 SB 96 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Gebhardt, K Authorize direct sale of logs from state land By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0228 HB 142 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Ripley, R Permit issuance of grant or revenue anticipation notes for water, sewer projects By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0229 HB 206 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Noonan, A Revise controlled groundwater areas By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0230 Drafter: Kolman, J Authorize administrative charges to lessees for weed control By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0231 SB 138 Drafter: Kolman, J Sponsor: Weinberg, D Eliminate temporary attachment of Flathead Basin Commission to DNRC By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0232 SB 142 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Tash, B Authorize leasing and licensing of state lands for timber and forestry purposes By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0233 SB 77 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Hansen, K Remove sunset on hunting access enhancement & hunter management programs By request of: Department Of Fish, Wildlife, And Parks LC0234 HB 79 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Golie, G Make the Habitat Montana program permanent By request of: Department Of Fish, Wildlife, And Parks LC0235 HB 172 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Cohenour, J Revise certain resident & nonresident hunting and fishing license fees By request of: Department Of Fish, Wildlife, And Parks LC0236 SB 126 Drafter: Lohse, C Sponsor: Brueggeman, J Revise boating registration laws By request of: Department Of Fish, Wildlife, And Parks LC0237 HB 173 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Heinert, R Allow use of search and rescue surcharge in fiscal year after deposit By request of: Department Of Fish, Wildlife, And Parks LC0238 HB 119 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Golie, G Make permanent county recreational boating safety grants, boating advisory cncl By request of: Department Of Fish, Wildlife, And Parks LC0239 HB 34 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: McNutt, W Revise nonresident turkey tag laws By request of: Department Of Fish, Wildlife, And Parks LC0240 HB 214 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Sales, S Authorize nonresident youth big game combination license By request of: Department Of Fish, Wildlife, And Parks LC0241 HB 120 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Facey, T Revise FWP laws pertaining to the illegal use of alcohol and drugs By request of: Department Of Fish, Wildlife, And Parks LC0242 HB 174 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Witt, J Revise private pond licensing laws By request of: Department Of Fish, Wildlife, And Parks LC0243 HB 50 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Roberts, D DFWP authority to remove species from state endangered species list By request of: Department Of Fish, Wildlife, And Parks LC0244 Drafter: Sternberg, D Revise felony sale and possession of wildlife By request of: Department Of Fish, Wildlife, And Parks LC0245 HB 56 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Warden, B Make fishing access enhancement program permanent By request of: Department Of Fish, Wildlife, And Parks LC0246 HB 109 Drafter: Murdo, P Sponsor: Jent, L Transfer capitol complex maintenance to department of administration By request of: Department Of Fish, Wildlife, And Parks Department Of Administration LC0247 HB 208 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Kaufmann, C Revise FWP right-of-way acquisition and property conveyance law By request of: Department Of Fish, Wildlife, And Parks LC0248 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Revise urban wildlife management laws By request of: Department Of Fish, Wildlife, And Parks LC0395 HB 22 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: McNutt, W Funding for water adjudication By request of: Environmental Quality Council LC0444 SB 95 Drafter: Kolman, J Sponsor: Roush, G Revise oil and gas air quality permit application laws By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0445 HB 185 Drafter: Kolman, J Sponsor: Harris, C Authorize joint state-federal holding of reclamation bonds By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0446 HB 78 Drafter: Kolman, J Sponsor: Harris, C Revise permitting of underground storage tanks By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0447 Drafter: Everts, T Extend recycling equipment tax credit By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0448 Drafter: Barrs, C Revise state building energy conservation laws By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0449 HB 143 Drafter: Kolman, J Sponsor: Clark, P Authorize interim bonding for metal mine reclamation By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0450 SB 143 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Laible, R Authorize contingent transfer and appropriation from orphan share account By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0451 HB 77 Drafter: Kolman, J Sponsor: Olson, B Increase septic pumper application review fees By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0452 SB 65 Drafter: Kolman, J Sponsor: Brueggeman, J Remove tires from definition of "component part" of a junk vehicle By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0453 HB 144 Drafter: Kolman, J Sponsor: Kaufmann, C Revise integrated waste management act By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0454 SB 131 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Black, J Restrict use of MTBE as gasoline additive By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0455 HB 212 Drafter: Barrs, C Sponsor: Sesso, J Energy performance contracting for public buildings By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0456 HB 147 Drafter: Kolman, J Sponsor: Clark, P Allow multiple small quarries under one operating permit By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0957 HB 176 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Cohenour, J Authorize FWP commission to increase fees by rule By request of: Department Of Fish, Wildlife, And Parks -- Requester: Esp, John LC0206 SB 466 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Esp, J Revise mortgage and deed of trust laws LC0297 SB 385 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Esp, J Revise duties for mental health ombudsman to include child protective services LC0304 SB 36 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Esp, J Direct Code Commissioner to revise and recodify laws on title-by- title basis LC0465 SB 467 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Esp, J High deductible health savings account option for state employees LC0466 Drafter: Niss, D Authorize health savings accounts LC0608 HB 646 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: MacLaren, G Remove requirement for construction of 4-lane highway along U.S. Highway 2 LC0926 SB 510 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Esp, J Allow county property tax relief through local option realty transfer tax LC1026 Drafter: Bohyer, D Address state leave liability at termination of employment LC1027 Drafter: Petesch, G Address long-term debt liability of state LC1028 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Address funding of deferred maintenance LC1029 Drafter: Campbell, B Revise health insurance product file and use provisions LC1843 Drafter: Erickson, C Require background checks for employees of private preschools LC1951 SB 212 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Esp, J Revise allocation and distribution of federal mineral leasing funds LC1990 SB 315 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Esp, J Transfer general fund to state fund (old fund) LC2197 Drafter: Murdo, P Regulate qualified intermediaries LC2293 HB 750 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: McKenney, J Medicaid waiver for Montana gold senior pharmacy program -- Requester: Essmann, Jeff LC2099 SB 340 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Essmann, J Builder allowed tax credit for residential geothermal systems LC2301 SB 523 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Essmann, J Sales tax referenda -- Requester: Everett, George LC2102 Drafter: MacMaster, J Judicial constitutional amendment LC2103 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Prohibit mail ballot election for regular school elections -- Requester: Facey, Tom LC0611 HB 321 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Facey, T Park district revenue for land acquisition LC0612 HB 410 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Facey, T Revise date of lien and taxation for new construction LC0613 HB 772 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Facey, T Pay travel expenses for catastrophically injured workers LC0614 HB 123 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Facey, T Campaign literature party affiliation disclosure requirements LC0615 HB 339 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Facey, T Unemployment eligibility for person training job replacement LC0616 Drafter: Sternberg, D Blood alcohol content for boating under the influence LC0617 HB 315 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Facey, T Allow sample rooms in medium-sized breweries LC0701 HB 320 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Facey, T Allow per-household fee for parks upon approval of electors LC0702 Drafter: Erickson, C Not allow areas to opt out of park district by vote LC0791 HB 294 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Facey, T Board membership requirements for certain mental health agencies LC0792 SB 171 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Gallus, S Authority to hire coaches for longer duration LC0956 HB 240 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Facey, T Adding various groups to hate crimes law LC1044 Drafter: Lohse, C Authorize additional professional instruction-related days LC1320 Drafter: Lohse, C Restrict walleye introduction LC1382 HB 463 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Facey, T Increase and extend tax credit for postconsumer glass use LC1447 HB 583 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Facey, T Registration of rental cars in county where office located LC1448 HB 317 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Hamilton, R Allow school boards to meet in places other than schools LC1769 HB 145 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Facey, T Limit age of boxers and wrestlers at events selling alcohol LC1770 Drafter: Lane, V Revise guardianship laws LC1881 SB 458 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Gillan, K Time for action against municipality for land use decision LC1882 HB 613 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Facey, T Allow city to enforce building codes under contract with owner LC2063 HB 763 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Facey, T Revise tax laws by eliminating deduction for nonbusiness gambling losses LC2313 HJ 14 Drafter: Barrs, C Sponsor: Furey, K Urge congress to pass employee freedom of choice act -- Requester: Franklin, Eve LC1174 Drafter: Niss, D Revise laws governing EMTs LC1175 HB 494 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Franklin, E Revise laws related to deferred deposit loans LC1176 Drafter: Niss, D Revise laws related to medical assistants LC1177 Drafter: Fox, S Revise laws relating to nursing delegation LC1247 HB 713 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Franklin, E Fund national guard and military mission assessment and promotion LC1285 HB 496 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Franklin, E Restrict vacancy savings for enumerated institutions LC1517 Drafter: McClure, E Generally revise school funding LC1518 Drafter: Heiman, L Generally revise property taxes LC1519 HB 680 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Villa, D Revise taxes by eliminating economic development levy from tax limits LC1720 Drafter: Lohse, C Revise hunting license laws LC1721 Drafter: Lohse, C Revise nonresident hunting license law LC1941 HB 531 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Franklin, E Fund McLaughlin research institute expansion LC1942 Drafter: Fox, S Fund centers for women's rehabilitation from methamphetamine addiction LC1943 Drafter: Campbell, B Revise assessment for comprehensive health association LC2033 Drafter: Campbell, B Revise title loan laws LC2161 HB 562 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Franklin, E Clarify immunity of comprehensive health association members -- Requester: Furey, Kevin LC0733 HB 521 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Furey, K Establish bid preference for food produced in Montana LC0809 Drafter: Murdo, P Mandatory holiday pay regardless of term of employment LC1317 HB 165 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Furey, K Fixed term for student regents LC1318 HB 166 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Furey, K Apply partisan limit to student regent LC1946 Drafter: MacMaster, J Require destruction of biological sample given for DNA records LC2025 HB 520 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Furey, K Exemption from minor in possession when reporting a sexual related offense LC2134 HB 528 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Koopman, R Year round beer and wine license for west Yellowstone airport LC2139 Drafter: Petesch, G Revise university system ethics laws -- Requester: Gallik, Dave LC0837 HB 447 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Gallik, D Increase state employee pay LC0838 Drafter: Erickson, C Establish night learning centers LC0839 Drafter: Erickson, C Increase funding for school personnel and teachers LC0840 Drafter: McClure, E Revise school system LC0841 Drafter: McClure, E Create school infrastructure for 21st century LC0842 HR 3 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Gallik, D Resolution Urging Federal Money for Indian Education for All LC0843 Drafter: McClure, E Lower tuition costs at post-secondary institutions LC0844 HB 416 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Gallik, D Creating taskforce to define basic system of quality schools LC0845 HB 511 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Gallik, D Education funding from increased natural gas production LC0846 Drafter: Lohse, C Spay and neuter task force LC0847 HB 369 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Gallik, D Fund cost of taking college admission examination LC0848 Drafter: Bohyer, D Require frequent flyer miles and similar benefits be transferred to the state LC0849 HB 146 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Gallik, D Civil false claims act LC0850 HB 343 Drafter: Murdo, P Sponsor: Gallik, D Repeal liability limitation under motor vehicle insurance LC0851 HB 306 Drafter: Murdo, P Sponsor: Gallik, D Made in Montana virtual store LC0852 Drafter: Bohyer, D Charter agency act to improve agency performance LC0853 Drafter: Niss, D Montana advantage health plan act LC0854 HB 532 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Gallik, D Pharmaceutical advertising act LC0855 Drafter: Niss, D Accessible and intelligent medications act LC0856 Drafter: Campbell, B State assistance for small business LC0857 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Government priorities act LC0858 Drafter: Erickson, C Social responsibility training classes LC0859 HB 549 Drafter: Menzies, L Sponsor: Gallik, D Prohibit privatization of Central Stores LC0860 Drafter: Barrs, C Showcase emerging heat and power technology LC0861 Drafter: Fox, S Authorize EMTs to administer adrenaline LC0862 Drafter: Bohyer, D Clarify accessibility of voter information LC0863 Drafter: Murdo, P Promote made in Montana products LC0864 HB 422 Drafter: Murdo, P Sponsor: Gallik, D Liveable wage for families LC0865 SB 365 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Ellingson, J Revise laws related to universal system benefit laws LC0866 Drafter: McClure, E Fund new infrastructure at Helena College of Technology LC0867 HB 488 Drafter: Menzies, L Sponsor: Gallik, D Revise penalty for political civil libel LC0868 Drafter: McClure, E Restrict GED until student's class has graduated LC0869 Drafter: Fox, S Child welfare mental health partnership LC0870 Drafter: Lane, V System to locate and apprehend parole violators LC0871 Drafter: Fox, S Encourage transition from prison to society LC0872 Drafter: Martin, J Increase penalties for tax shelters LC0873 HB 487 Drafter: Lohse, C Sponsor: Gallik, D Increase penalties for fishing and hunting violations LC0874 Drafter: Erickson, C Revise state educational standards LC0875 Drafter: Lohse, C Access to public lands LC0876 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Revise election laws LC0877 Drafter: Everts, T Enhance development of wind energy LC0878 Drafter: Martin, J Increase wholesale energy transaction tax LC0879 HB 719 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Gallik, D Amend insurance policy stacking statute LC0880 HB 564 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Witt, J Provide for sale of MT ag center & museum of Northern Plains LC0881 HB 600 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Hamilton, R Hunter safety deferral for first-time hunters 16 or older LC0882 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Revise environmental protection laws LC0883 SJ 33 Drafter: Kolman, J Sponsor: Weinberg, D Study types of subsurface interests that have been severed from LC0884 HB 733 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Dowell, T Repeal provision that public utility's rates may not allow for certain recovery LC0885 Drafter: Heiman, L Revise alternative minimum tax rate LC0886 Drafter: MacMaster, J Revise laws on uninsured drivers LC0887 Drafter: Everts, T Help consumers with energy costs LC0888 Drafter: Everts, T Revise default energy supply laws LC0889 HB 770 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Gallik, D Revise tax laws by increasing the corporation miniumum tax LC0890 Drafter: Barrs, C Revise energy laws LC0891 HB 489 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Gallik, D Enhance ethanol education By request of: Governor LC0892 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Enhance biodiesel production LC0893 Drafter: Heiman, L Reduce certain property taxes LC0894 Drafter: Niss, D Increase accessibility and affordability of health care and health insurance LC0895 Drafter: Niss, D Lower cost of prescription drugs LC0896 Drafter: Heiman, L Revise income tax laws LC0897 Drafter: Heiman, L Revise corporate tax laws LC0898 Drafter: Martin, J Revise business equipment tax laws LC0899 Drafter: Heiman, L Revise tax laws for reform LC0900 Drafter: Barrs, C Revise energy distribution and transmission laws LC0901 Drafter: Fox, S Revise health care laws for lower costs LC0902 Drafter: Petesch, G Revise economic development laws LC0903 HB 547 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Lenhart, R Revise agricultural laws--genetically engineered wheat seed LC0904 Drafter: Fox, S Revise laws related to health service corporations LC0905 Drafter: Niss, D Revise laws related to medical care LC0906 Drafter: Fox, S Legalize prescription drug importation LC0907 Drafter: McClure, E Revise education funding LC0908 Drafter: Fox, S Revise family law LC0909 HB 486 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Gallik, D Revise hunting and fishing access laws-outfitter sponsored licenses LC0910 HB 380 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Gallik, D The terrorism awareness and prevention act LC0911 Drafter: Everts, T Carbon dioxide and mercury standards for new power plants LC0912 HB 300 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Gallik, D Continuing education for insurance adjusters LC0913 Drafter: Campbell, B Prohibit internet spam LC0914 Drafter: Barrs, C Best practices in energy resource planning LC1360 HB 794 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Gallik, D Create criminal and civil penalties for violations of the right to know LC1361 HB 533 Drafter: Murdo, P Sponsor: Gallik, D Medical privacy for work comp claimants LC1362 HB 468 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Jent, L Allow common fund & other attorney fees against work comp insurer LC1363 HB 467 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Jent, L Revise attorney fees for medical benefits in work comp LC1364 HB 382 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Callahan, T Injured worker choice for rehabilitation services LC1365 HB 466 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Noonan, A Revise work comp indemnity benefits LC1366 Drafter: Campbell, B Simplify work comp permanent partial disability benefits LC1367 Drafter: Murdo, P Work comp claimant choice of treating physician and referrals LC1368 Drafter: Campbell, B Mandatory continuing education for work comp claim adjusters LC1369 SB 280 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Squires, C Revise definition of wages for work comp LC1370 HB 534 Drafter: Murdo, P Sponsor: Gallik, D Include mental injuries in work comp definition LC1371 Drafter: Campbell, B Subjecting Work comp plans one and three to insurance code LC1372 Drafter: Campbell, B Interest for improperly denied work comp claims LC1373 Drafter: Murdo, P Revise insurer use of independent medical exams in work comp claims LC1374 HB 381 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Callahan, T Revise work comp mediation attendance requirements LC1375 Drafter: Petesch, G Mandatory purchase of uninsured motorist coverage LC1376 HB 344 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Gallik, D Revise family member exclusions from vehicle liability policies LC1377 Drafter: Petesch, G Revise minimum amounts for mandatory vehicle liability insurance LC1378 HB 345 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Gallik, D Revise time period for fraudulent transfer statute of limitations LC1442 HJ 39 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Gallik, D Study alternatives to existing campaign financing system LC1611 HB 361 Drafter: Kolman, J Sponsor: Gallik, D Revise opencut mining act LC1612 HB 370 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Gallik, D Revise strip and underground mine reclamation act LC1613 Drafter: Bohyer, D Revise laws related to nonprofit organizations and political committees LC1614 Drafter: Bohyer, D Revise laws related to nonprofit organizations and political committees LC1615 Drafter: Bohyer, D Revise laws related to nonprofit organizations and political committees LC1889 HB 598 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Gallik, D Revise dates applicable to selection of trial juries LC1923 Drafter: Lane, V Revise laws governing court reporters LC2324 HB 548 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Gallik, D Increase statutory appropriation for emergencies By request of: Governor -- Requester: Gallus, Steven LC1666 Drafter: Fox, S Revise law on Rocky Mountains agile virtual enterprise program LC1668 Drafter: Petesch, G Revise economic development law LC1669 Drafter: Everts, T Revise energy laws LC1670 Drafter: Lohse, C Revise fish and game law LC1671 SB 409 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Gallus, S Eliminate requirement of medical examination for issuance of marriage license LC1672 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Revise laws on private ponds LC1673 Drafter: Lohse, C Revise laws on ATVs LC1674 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Revise firefighter retirement system LC1675 SB 491 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Gallus, S Revise benefits and definitions in firefighters' unified retirement system LC1676 SB 484 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Gallus, S Increase retirement benefits for firefighters with 25 yrs or more of service LC1727 SB 410 Drafter: Lohse, C Sponsor: Gallus, S Revise law on urban wildlife LC1883 SB 354 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Gallus, S Ban credit scoring in property and auto insurance LC1884 Drafter: Petesch, G Revise law on operation of quadricycles LC2092 SB 478 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Gallus, S Restrict emergency rulemaking for implementing a budget reduction LC2133 HB 761 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Noonan, A Life insurance premium reinbursement for members of national guard/reserve -- Requester: Galvin-Halcro, Kathleen LC0630 HB 227 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Galvin-Halcro, K Revising deferral of property taxes for active military personnel LC0631 HB 295 Drafter: Murdo, P Sponsor: Galvin-Halcro, K Prohibit expiration of gift cards and certificates LC0632 Drafter: Niss, D Flex accounts for insurance premiums or medical care LC0633 HB 151 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Galvin-Halcro, K Waive some university tuition for K-12 teachers' continuing education credits LC0634 HB 228 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Galvin-Halcro, K Mandatory employee break time LC0635 HB 150 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Galvin-Halcro, K Montana flags for caskets of public officials LC0747 HB 390 Drafter: Barrs, C Sponsor: Villa, D Designate state insect LC1677 HB 688 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Franklin, E Name Highway 3 from Great Falls to US Highway 89 at Armington for Patrick Galvin LC1693 HB 301 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Galvin-Halcro, K Revise use of Lewis & Clark license plate funds LC2199 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Fund benefit adjustment for retired firefighters LC2205 Drafter: McClure, E Fund educational aid for exonerated persons -- Requester: Gebhardt, Kelly LC0205 SB 255 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Gebhardt, K Revise airport zoning laws LC0440 SB 325 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Gebhardt, K Revise material beer wholesalers may provide to retailers LC0725 SB 254 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Gebhardt, K Revise eligibility requirements for volunteer firefighters LC1126 SB 161 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Gebhardt, K Income tax credits for volunteer firefighters LC1127 SB 197 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Gebhardt, K Revise pension benefits for volunteer firefighters LC1128 SB 439 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Gebhardt, K Participation by certain employers in firefighters' unified retirement system LC1129 Drafter: Kurtz, L Revise authority to regulate burning on certain property LC1130 SB 172 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Gebhardt, K Extend application of "assault with bodily fluid" to emergency responders LC1992 SB 384 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Gebhardt, K Clarify authority of Secretary of State to adopt rules to implement duties By request of: Secretary Of State LC2136 SB 295 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Gebhardt, K Aviation maintenance technician day as day of observance LC2267 SB 457 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Gebhardt, K Clarify requirements for cancellation of insurance for nonpayment of premiums -- Requester: Gillan, Kim LC0734 SB 164 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Gillan, K Name segment of Highway 87 in Billings LC1036 SB 322 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Gillan, K Limit duty of physician performing independent medical exam LC1210 Drafter: Barrs, C Address methamphetamine issues LC1300 HB 773 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Morgan, P Appropriate funds for local mental health drop-in facilities LC1301 SB 182 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Gillan, K Count absentee ballots cast by voters who die before election day LC1302 Drafter: Lohse, C Revise abuse of animals law LC1384 Drafter: Kurtz, L Revise subdivision laws LC1464 Drafter: MacMaster, J Graduated driver's licensing LC1465 Drafter: Lane, V Primary seat belt law for minors LC1514 Drafter: Heiman, L Generally revise taxes LC1830 Drafter: Martin, J Tax incentives to encourage film industry LC1836 SB 414 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Gillan, K Retirement incentive for teachers LC1926 SB 427 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Moss, L Clarify on-premise consumption for alcoholic beverages LC1967 Drafter: Heiman, L Federal tax definitions apply if there is no MCA definition LC2021 Drafter: MacMaster, J Motor vehicle license fee to benefit brain injured LC2130 Drafter: Lane, V Revise dissolution of marriage law LC2263 Drafter: Fox, S Revise laws governing mental disabilities board of visitors -- Requester: Glaser, Bill LC1106 Drafter: Kolman, J Review and revise fire assessment program LC1107 Drafter: Kolman, J Wild land urban interface fire hazard reduction LC1108 Drafter: Kolman, J Wild land fire emergency suppression fund LC1109 Drafter: Kolman, J Wild land fire policy LC1110 HB 289 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Glaser, B Statutory appropriation for smoking cessation LC1111 Drafter: Erickson, C Study basic system of free quality public schools LC1112 HB 310 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Glaser, B Review definition of basic system and educationally relevant factors LC1113 HB 309 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Glaser, B Annually adjust school funding schedules for inflation LC1114 HB 311 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Glaser, B Define basic system of free quality public schools LC1115 HB 541 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Glaser, B Allow motor homes 11 years old and older to be permanently registered LC1554 Drafter: McClure, E Establish state program for school capital construction LC1555 Drafter: Erickson, C Add classroom component to school funding -- Requester: Golie, George LC0748 HB 134 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Golie, G Income tax credit for expenses for education at Montana Univ. System LC0813 Drafter: Bohyer, D Health care liability and injured patient's compensation insurance plan LC1035 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Count employer contributions as salary for public retirement LC1276 HB 346 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Golie, G Revise employment restriction for retired volunteer firefighters LC1277 Drafter: Erickson, C Tuition credit for nontransferable credits within university system LC1383 HB 312 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Golie, G Expenditure of Smith River user fees for specific purposes LC1411 Drafter: Petesch, G Revise state land lease laws LC1466 HB 409 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Golie, G Revise workforce drug and alcohol testing LC1956 HB 421 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Golie, G Nonresident child of resident hunting and fishing licenses LC1989 Drafter: Sternberg, D Revise nonresident hunting and fishing license fees LC2006 Drafter: Campbell, B Authorize municipal membership corporation LC2007 HB 642 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Golie, G Authorize local governing entities to become default suppliers -- Requester: Grimes, Duane LC0021 SB 268 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Shockley, J Revise penalty for driving without insurance conviction LC0219 Drafter: Campbell, B Prohibit insurance charge for coverage not provided LC0220 SB 191 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Grimes, D Change name of state auditor to commissioner of financial industry LC0359 Drafter: Petesch, G Modify school land lease preference law LC0360 Drafter: Petesch, G Define criteria for school land lessee transition LC0426 SB 352 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Grimes, D Clarify inadmissibility of medical malpractice legal panel decisions LC0427 Drafter: MacMaster, J Limit duty to pay damages in medical malpractice case LC0482 Drafter: MacMaster, J Limit attorney fees in claim against health care providers LC0483 SB 316 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Lind, G Revise reporting mechanism for medical malpractice insurers LC0484 SB 270 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Grimes, D Deduct personal consumption expenses from future earnings in survival action LC0492 Drafter: Campbell, B Restrict credit scoring use LC0493 SB 351 Drafter: Murdo, P Sponsor: Grimes, D Eliminate unisex insurance law LC0494 SB 495 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Grimes, D Revise campaign ethics laws; discourage certain solicitations of contributions LC0534 Drafter: Campbell, B State regulated non-profit boards to have public member appointed by regulator LC1469 Drafter: Campbell, B Insurer self-examination privilege LC1470 Drafter: Murdo, P Insurer access to motor vehicle accident information LC1471 Drafter: Campbell, B Revise standard nonforfeiture for individual deferred annuities LC1472 SB 330 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Grimes, D Revise parental notice of abortion act LC1473 HB 711 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: McKenney, J Revise insurance stacking law LC1474 Drafter: Campbell, B Amend coverage stacking law LC1475 SB 311 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Grimes, D Revise credit scoring law LC1506 SB 257 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Grimes, D Clarify certificate of need requirements for critical access swing beds LC1662 SB 407 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Grimes, D Revise minor in possession law LC1663 Drafter: MacMaster, J Revise DUI law LC1664 Drafter: Lane, V Revise parenting plans LC1665 Drafter: Lane, V Revise child support laws LC2122 Drafter: Mecklenberg Ja, L Statutory recognition of state song and state anthem LC2162 SB 469 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Grimes, D Direct study of feasibility of Capitol annex -- Requester: Grinde, Wanda LC1944 HB 426 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Grinde, W Revise definition of compensation for police retirement LC1945 HB 427 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Grinde, W Revise contributions to law enforcement group insurance LC2280 Drafter: Kolman, J Revise Montana coordinate system -- Requester: Groesbeck, George LC2066 Drafter: Martin, J Revise tax law LC2067 Drafter: Sternberg, D Increase stream access LC2068 HB 327 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Groesbeck, G Increase silicosis benefits LC2069 Drafter: Niss, D Increase health care coverage for senior citizens LC2070 Drafter: Erickson, C Appropriate funds for higher education LC2124 HJ 16 Drafter: Barrs, C Sponsor: Groesbeck, G Urge support for hypersonic wind tunnel in Butte -- Requester: Gutsche, Gail LC1124 HB 501 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Bixby, N Revise board of oil and gas permitting LC1125 HB 359 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Gutsche, G Revise pesticide notification laws LC1139 HB 303 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Gutsche, G Eliminate bond requirements for air quality appeals LC1140 Drafter: Everts, T Extend comment period for air quality permits LC1141 Drafter: Everts, T Revise time for air quality appeals LC1142 HB 449 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Gutsche, G Fund at home infant care LC1428 HB 515 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Gutsche, G Revise beneficial use of instream water LC1429 HB 582 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Gutsche, G No permit for facility disposing of polyvinyl chloride through incineration LC1430 Drafter: Everts, T Generally revise environmental laws LC1431 Drafter: Kolman, J Require emission testing LC1432 HB 744 Drafter: Kolman, J Sponsor: Maedje, R Rules on best available treatment for wasterwater from coal bed methane wells LC1433 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Revise environmental laws related to mining permit approval LC1434 Drafter: Heiman, L Revise environmental laws LC1435 HB 581 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Gutsche, G Revise air quality laws LC1436 Drafter: Everts, T Revise environmental laws LC1437 Drafter: Kolman, J Revise environmental laws LC1438 Drafter: Kolman, J Revise environmental laws LC1439 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Revise environmental laws LC1689 SJ 15 Drafter: Kolman, J Sponsor: Williams, C Support phasing out of PBDEs harmful to humans LC1690 HB 500 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Gutsche, G Revise membership of board of oil and gas LC1691 HB 756 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Gutsche, G Encourage production and use of biodiesel LC1692 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Revise water rights law LC1771 Drafter: Kurtz, L Clarify local government public notice LC1772 Drafter: Kolman, J Apply conditions to use of pesticides LC1773 Drafter: Bohyer, D Revise election laws LC1871 HJ 13 Drafter: Kolman, J Sponsor: Clark, P Urge repeal of federal lands enhancement act LC1872 HB 347 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Gutsche, G Extend time period property can be converted or diverted from open- space land LC2026 HB 669 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Gutsche, G Supervised visitation and exchange monitoring for domestic violence offenders LC2060 Drafter: MacMaster, J Time credit for inmates LC2061 HB 605 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Gutsche, G Reallocate vehicle fees for state park maintenance LC2062 HB 690 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Gutsche, G Disease cluster identification and reporting LC2086 Drafter: Niss, D Provide for community based health programs LC2087 HB 603 Drafter: Lohse, C Sponsor: Gutsche, G Require trapper safety and education courses -- Requester: Hamilton, Robin LC1733 HJ 12 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Hamilton, R Encourage construction of roundabouts LC1734 HB 392 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Hamilton, R Revise postconviction relief appeals LC1735 HB 391 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Hamilton, R Criminal case mediation LC1736 HB 618 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Hamilton, R Telecommunications service competition LC2212 HB 542 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Hamilton, R Revise postretirement benefit increases in statewide police pension plan LC2272 HB 619 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Hamilton, R Disclosure of summary health information to an association member -- Requester: Hansen, Ken (Kim) LC0029 SB 3 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Hansen, K Revise laws on uninsured motorists LC0033 SB 4 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Hansen, K Revise liability related to certain recreational activity LC0036 SB 5 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Hansen, K Revise laws governing real estate appraisers LC1829 Drafter: Fox, S Require training for child abuse and neglect central intake LC1870 SB 211 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Hansen, K Clarify plumbing activities for which permit not required -- Requester: Harrington, Dan LC0695 SB 78 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Harrington, D Increase minimum wage LC0696 SB 48 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Harrington, D Stop class 8 property tax reduction LC0697 SB 509 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Harrington, D Graduated minium payment of corporate license tax LC0698 Drafter: Martin, J Revise income tax reductions LC1405 SB 440 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Harrington, D Require licensure of specialty hospitals LC1565 SB 371 Drafter: Barrs, C Sponsor: Harrington, D Revise universal system benefits programs LC1566 Drafter: Heiman, L Delay implementation of capital gains tax rate changes LC1877 SB 441 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Harrington, D Clarify "commercial vehicle" for landscapers LC2120 SB 470 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Harrington, D Certain supreme court meetings to be open LC2138 SJ 27 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Harrington, D Urge opposition to federal tort reform legislation for asbestos victims -- Requester: Harris, Christopher LC0916 HB 57 Drafter: Kolman, J Sponsor: Harris, C DEQ cost recovery for hazardous substance releases LC0917 HB 60 Drafter: Kolman, J Sponsor: Harris, C Indoor cleanup standards for methamphetamine labs LC1071 HB 62 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Harris, C Require proof of insurance for vehicle registration LC1072 HB 253 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Harris, C Revise tie breaker method for tied elections LC1073 HB 93 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Harris, C Commission on gasoline pricing competition LC1074 HB 58 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Harris, C Open documents in civil settlements concerning public hazards LC1075 HB 614 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Harris, C County courthouse restoration act LC1076 Drafter: MacMaster, J Revise violations of privacy in communications LC1077 HB 372 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Harris, C Transfer money from state lottery to OPI for grant writer position LC1078 HB 376 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Harris, C Revise time for presidential primary election LC1079 HB 251 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Harris, C Moratorium on permits causing Gallatin River degradation LC1080 Drafter: Kolman, J Revise remedial action on release of hazardous substance LC1081 HB 375 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Harris, C Establish special reserve account with restricted uses LC1082 HB 59 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Harris, C Restrict evidence of sympathy by health care provider LC1083 HB 254 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Harris, C Civil penalty for not writing legible prescriptions LC1084 HB 252 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Harris, C Increase alcohol tax to fund certain health programs LC1182 HB 91 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Harris, C Prohibit open containers in vehicles LC1221 HJ 8 Drafter: Lohse, C Sponsor: Harris, C Endorse ratification of amendment expanding eligibility for President LC1312 HJ 26 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Harris, C Study state financial reliance on fed funds; implications of fed budget deficits LC1803 HB 374 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Harris, C Increase drunk driving penalty when person under 16 was in vehicle LC1804 HJ 27 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Harris, C Study authorizing extended or perpetual trusts LC1805 Drafter: Martin, J Film industry tax incentives LC1806 HB 373 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Harris, C Montana code review commission LC2269 HB 615 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Harris, C Create environmental violations unit in department of justice LC2270 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Include DD contract providers as eligible for state health insurance LC2357 HJ 40 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Harris, C Support US constitutional amendment on balanced budget -- Requester: Hawk, Ray LC2137 HB 479 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Hawk, R Authorize county road permitting processes to preserve the road and environment LC2303 HB 788 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: MacLaren, G Authorize Vietnam veteran's license plate -- Requester: Hawks, Bob LC1911 Drafter: Kurtz, L Incentives for efficient growth and planning LC1912 SB 418 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Hawks, B Revise PAC contributions for local government elections LC1968 Drafter: McClure, E Define quality education LC2123 SB 294 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Hawks, B Revise SID protest periods LC2179 Drafter: Erickson, C Clarify local study commission laws -- Requester: Heinert, Ralph LC1231 HB 789 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Maedje, R Revise salmon fishing regs on Lake Koocanusa-second rod fee for bull trout manag LC1232 Drafter: Lohse, C Require waterproof FWP license tags LC2090 HB 341 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Heinert, R Nonresident mountain grouse hunting license for certain regions LC2213 HB 712 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Heinert, R Require voter registration applications at fishing and hunting license locations By request of: Secretary Of State LC2345 SJ 26 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Curtiss, A Urge support for Libby asbestos victims LC2351 SJ 31 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Curtiss, A Bonneville power resolution -- Requester: Hendrick, Gordon LC2247 Drafter: Petesch, G Homeowner investment act -- Requester: Henry, Teresa LC2095 Drafter: Murdo, P Appropriate money to Montana historical society LC2165 HB 665 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Henry, T Provide for regulation of mercury-added products -- Requester: Himmelberger, Dennis LC1845 HB 436 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Himmelberger, D Developer option of donating land to school district LC1846 Drafter: Heiman, L State income tax waiver for active duty military LC1847 HB 774 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Himmelberger, D One-time income tax rebate LC2153 HJ 18 Drafter: Barrs, C Sponsor: Himmelberger, D Urge support for access to public land LC2229 HB 558 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Himmelberger, D Const. amend. -- run-off nonfederal general election to get majority winner By request of: Secretary Of State -- Requester: Hiner, Cynthia LC2220 HB 710 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Hiner, C Increase firefighter minimum wage in 1st and 2nd class cities LC2276 Drafter: Heiman, L Soda pop referendum for university scholarships -- Requester: House Rules Committee, LC2152 HR 1 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Parker, J House rules By request of: (H) Rules Standing Committee -- Requester: Jackson, Verdell LC1831 HB 568 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Jackson, V Challenge of certain power generation water rights in adjudication LC1832 HB 360 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Jackson, V Subordinate power generation water rights LC1833 HJ 3 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Jackson, V Urge negotiations for availability and cost of water stored in Hungry Horse dam LC1834 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Attorney fees for water rights litigation LC1835 HB 236 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Jackson, V Make Clark Fork river basin task force permanent LC1974 HB 415 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Jackson, V Define quality education LC2273 HB 608 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Jackson, V Require measurable adverse impact when addressing new appropriation right -- Requester: Jacobson, Hal LC0951 HB 509 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Jacobson, H Revise elderly renters tax credit to account for inflation LC1222 HB 640 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Jacobson, H Revise requirements for state IT contracts LC1223 Drafter: Sternberg, D Address chronic livestock trespass LC1224 Drafter: Campbell, B Eliminate certain reports by consumer loan businesses By request of: Department Of Administration LC1253 HB 275 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Jacobson, H Revise affidavit and bond for certificate of title for motor vehicles LC1409 HB 357 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Noonan, A Require internet sales companies to maintain registered agent in Montana LC1644 Drafter: McClure, E Appropriation for buildings at Helena college of technology LC1858 Drafter: Niss, D Urge support for expanded stem cell research LC1879 HB 276 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Jacobson, H Property tax surtax on certain residences for state emergency services LC1931 Drafter: Petesch, G Create older Montanan's trust fund LC1932 Drafter: Kurtz, L Authorize local government impact fees LC1952 HJ 10 Drafter: Barrs, C Sponsor: Jacobson, H Study fire-related statutes for suppression and mitigation LC2107 Drafter: Niss, D Fund blind, low-vision and physically handicapped news service LC2291 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Conversion from PERS to FURS for MANG firefighters -- Requester: Jayne, Joey LC1667 Drafter: Fox, S Physician contracts with patients LC1713 Drafter: MacMaster, J Abolish death penalty LC1714 Drafter: Lane, V Criminalizing involuntary servitude and trafficking in persons LC1715 Drafter: Fox, S Child medication safety act LC1716 Drafter: Fox, S Revise eligibility of convicted women for funds LC1745 Drafter: Niss, D Revise and fund foster care services LC1746 HB 695 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Jayne, J Fund representation for indigent victims of domestic violence LC1747 HB 697 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Jayne, J Revise sentencing of persistent felony offenders LC1748 HB 696 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Jayne, J Clarify ethnic, cultural, and religious maintenance in child removal from home LC1749 Drafter: Murdo, P Revise lien notice requirements LC1750 Drafter: Petesch, G State timber sale accounting LC2078 Drafter: Menzies, L Annual report on state personnel system LC2079 Drafter: Bohyer, D Improve accessibility to information technology LC2080 Drafter: Menzies, L Require printed record of electronic vote counts LC2081 Drafter: McClure, E Require uniform guidelines for evaluation of teachers LC2082 Drafter: McClure, E System for evaluation of certified teachers LC2083 Drafter: Fox, S Tribal notification of death of enrolled member outside reservation LC2299 Drafter: McClure, E Authorizing school districts to provide Indian employment preference -- Requester: Jent, Larry LC0808 Drafter: Campbell, B Eliminate spam LC1417 HB 338 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Jent, L Professional retirement option for TRS members LC1418 HB 223 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Jent, L Repeal foreign capital depository act LC1419 HB 544 Drafter: Lohse, C Sponsor: Wiseman, B Wild bison recovery and conservation LC1420 HB 633 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Jent, L Increase TRS GABA adjustment LC1421 Drafter: McClure, E Establish big sky scholarship program LC1422 HB 563 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Dowell, T Pharmaceutical market reform By request of: Governor LC1425 HB 337 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Jent, L Appropriate funds for game warden trainee program LC1963 HB 459 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Jent, L Agricultural heritage program LC2294 Drafter: Heiman, L Tax reform and school funding reconciliation -- Requester: Joint Rules Committee, LC2166 SJ 1 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Ellingson, J Joint rules By request of: Joint Rules Committee -- Requester: Jones, Llew LC1401 HB 535 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Jones, L Revise taxation of stripper well production LC1402 Drafter: Erickson, C Revise cost of medical treatment for inmates in county detention facilities LC1403 HB 554 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Jones, L Tax easements for hunting, fishing, sports, and conservation LC1404 Drafter: Kurtz, L Revise advertising along highways LC2208 Drafter: Everts, T Remedy for damages to county roads LC2218 Drafter: Martin, J Revise property taxes -- Requester: Jones, William LC1216 HB 221 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Jones, W Elderly homeowner property tax limit LC1303 HB 260 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Jones, W Water-based recreational access purchase and funding LC2243 Drafter: Bohyer, D Revise campaign law LC2244 Drafter: Everts, T Revise environmental laws -- Requester: Jopek, Mike LC1723 HB 450 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Jopek, M Revise state land management LC1724 SB 237 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Weinberg, D Allow fee structures, projected fees to be used in selecting certain services LC1725 HB 283 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Jopek, M Revise local firefighter disability and pension funding LC1789 HB 282 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Jopek, M Residential property tax reduction for Montana income tax payers LC1790 HB 330 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Jopek, M Enhance subdivision review criteria LC1791 Drafter: Petesch, G Revise Board of Investments investment criteria LC1792 Drafter: Murdo, P Establish Montana basic health insurance pool LC1793 Drafter: Martin, J Revise coal severance tax LC1794 HB 580 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Jopek, M Revise public hearing process for minor subdivisions LC1795 HB 355 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Jopek, M Acquisition value system for owner-occupied principal dwellings LC1796 HB 296 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Jopek, M Allow municipalities to impose the local option gas tax -- expand use of tax LC1797 Drafter: Petesch, G Food security LC1798 Drafter: Bohyer, D Revise public hearing laws LC1866 HB 403 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Jopek, M Protect existing ground water resources and users LC1966 HB 293 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Jopek, M Secure access to surface water as part of growth policy requirements LC2055 Drafter: Kolman, J Wildfire fighter fee for new construction in unincorporated areas LC2056 HB 519 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Jopek, M Fund monitoring of surface water quality for town of Whitefish LC2057 Drafter: Everts, T Revise DNRC LC2058 Drafter: Kolman, J Urge management of state lands LC2059 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Revise requirements for voting machines LC2334 HJ 23 Drafter: Murdo, P Sponsor: Jopek, M Study state health insurance purchasing pool -- Requester: Jore, Rick LC1890 Drafter: Sternberg, D Repeal state-Confederated Salish-Kootenai hunting-fishing agreement LC1891 Drafter: Petesch, G Recognize personhood of unborn child LC1892 Drafter: McClure, E Repeal compulsory attendance law -- Requester: Juneau, Carol LC0024 HB 237 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Juneau, C Unemployment for noncertified school employees during closures LC0212 HB 258 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Wanzenried, D Implement Indian hiring preference for certain school districts LC0213 HB 755 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Windham, J Provide victim comp for property owners affected by meth labs; tax on ephedrine LC0352 HB 358 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Juneau, C Certification of problem gambling counselors; gambling prevention and state plan LC0505 HB 387 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Juneau, C Restore TANF cuts and restrict future cuts LC0506 HB 506 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Lindeen, M Revise taxes by clarifying the taxation of agricultural land LC0507 HB 703 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Bergren, B Revise method of determining value of railroad systems for property tax purposes LC0508 Drafter: Martin, J Revise taxes LC0509 Drafter: Martin, J Revise taxes LC0510 HB 525 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Juneau, C Revise districts for appointing Board of Public Education and Regents LC0511 HB 256 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Juneau, C Add caucus leader as officer of house and senate LC1445 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Generally revise election laws LC1446 HB 595 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Juneau, C Clarify gender/racial balance for election judges; satellite absentee voting LC1849 Drafter: Campbell, B Insurance company rate accountability LC1893 Drafter: Bohyer, D Revise funding for Indian flag circle LC2043 Drafter: Murdo, P Study status of state employment LC2044 HJ 15 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Juneau, C Study sentencing equity LC2210 Drafter: Fox, S Revise medicaid qualifications for Native Americans LC2222 HB 692 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Bixby, N Define quality education -- Requester: Kaufmann, Christine LC1214 HB 259 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Kaufmann, C Authorize civil unions for unmarried couples LC1215 HB 677 Drafter: Murdo, P Sponsor: Kaufmann, C Revise and increase minimum wage LC1225 HB 529 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Kaufmann, C Providing for child support pass-through payment and income LC1287 Drafter: Bohyer, D Revise pay for public employee nurses LC1345 SB 281 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Williams, C Protection of public health & safety & fish & wildlife under permitting decision LC1346 Drafter: Kolman, J Require DNRC compliance with MEPA under certain circumstances LC1347 HB 668 Drafter: Lohse, C Sponsor: Noonan, A Exceptions and exemptions to prohibitions on exotic wildlife, testing facilities LC1348 SB 337 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Weinberg, D Revise restrictions on conservation easements on state land LC1349 Drafter: Barrs, C Authorize federal participation in state land bank program LC1350 HB 766 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Wiseman, B Revise laws governing noxious weed management on state trust land LC1351 SB 203 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Lind, G Require insurance to cover contraception LC1352 HB 679 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Cohenour, J Accountability for business subsidies from state and local governments LC1353 HB 561 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Jayne, J Abolish death penalty LC1497 Drafter: Heiman, L Graduated corporate license and income tax for child care and elderly LC1498 HB 570 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Kaufmann, C Revise and clarify state employee holiday pay LC1499 HJ 37 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Kaufmann, C Study Maine's state-supported, employment-based health care plan LC1500 HB 797 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Kaufmann, C Increase video gambling taxes LC1501 Drafter: Lane, V Community treatment for nonviolent offenders LC1502 Drafter: Heiman, L Earned income tax credit LC1503 Drafter: Lane, V Prohibit housing discrimination based on source of income LC1504 Drafter: Murdo, P Unemployment insurance coverage for domestic violence victims LC1505 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Same day voter registration LC1646 Drafter: Sternberg, D Establish inspection of mobile meat processing LC1647 Drafter: Fox, S Free trade of farm products to consumer LC1711 Drafter: Petesch, G Require schools and public institutions to use local food products LC1712 HB 484 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Jones, L Mobile meat processor licensing and inspection LC1744 Drafter: McClure, E Nutritional standards for foods in schools LC1970 SB 482 Drafter: Murdo, P Sponsor: Toole, K Code of corporate responsibility LC1971 SB 483 Drafter: Murdo, P Sponsor: Toole, K Corporate bad actor act LC1972 Drafter: Petesch, G Define person as used in Montana constitution LC1973 HB 798 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Kaufmann, C Increase tax rates on certain income and provide disposition of revenue LC2009 HB 738 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Kaufmann, C Advisory commission on provider rates and services LC2215 HB 736 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Furey, K Provide for safety measures for bridge construction or maintenance LC2274 Drafter: Fox, S Revise domestic violence law concerning work requirement for welfare -- Requester: Keane, Jim LC0723 HB 576 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Keane, J Eliminate canola and malting barley facility property tax exemption LC0724 Drafter: Martin, J Revise personal property taxation of oil and gas well infrastructure LC0729 HB 377 Drafter: Barrs, C Sponsor: Keane, J Enforce license plate violations by nonresidents working in Montana LC0812 HB 418 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Keane, J Revise the definition of supervisory employee regarding collective bargaining LC0836 Drafter: Campbell, B Revise boiler laws LC1066 Drafter: Martin, J Revise tax laws LC1226 Drafter: Kolman, J Revise natural gas law LC1227 Drafter: Everts, T Development of a State Energy Resource Plan LC1228 SB 326 Drafter: Barrs, C Sponsor: Laslovich, J Revise law on excavation near underground utility facility LC1229 Drafter: Everts, T Revise territorial integrity act LC1230 SB 235 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Mangan, J Revise major facility siting act LC1260 HB 575 Drafter: Lohse, C Sponsor: Keane, J Revise disposal of property by FWP LC1261 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Revise PERS definitions LC1394 Drafter: McClure, E Increase gambling tax to fund education LC1416 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Address closing of state supply warehouse LC1699 Drafter: Kolman, J Mine waste consolidation LC1700 Drafter: Everts, T Revise CECRA LC1821 HB 504 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Keane, J Ban cell phone use while driving LC1929 HB 616 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Keane, J Require certain natural resource damage positions to be located in Butte LC2168 HB 631 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Stahl, W Revise surplus lines insurance law LC2275 SB 434 Drafter: Murdo, P Sponsor: Lewis, D Revise insurance form filing and approval law -- Requester: Keenan, Bob LC1039 SB 499 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Keenan, B Revise public mental health system laws LC1040 Drafter: Fox, S Implement substance control recommendations LC1041 Drafter: Niss, D Common sense consumption -- liability restriction LC1042 SB 388 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Keenan, B Restrict insurer from steering customer to certain auto repair shops LC1143 SB 241 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Keenan, B Good faith protection for court-appointed psychologists LC1205 Drafter: McClure, E Respond to school funding decision LC1206 Drafter: Bohyer, D Eliminate local elections by mail ballots LC1207 Drafter: Fox, S Revise children's services LC1208 Drafter: Petesch, G Party affiliation for primary voting LC1209 Drafter: Niss, D Remove geographical restrictions on purchase of health insurance LC1311 SB 411 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Keenan, B Relocation and reimbursement for outdoor advertising LC1385 HB 299 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Wells, J Long-range building program bonds LC1995 SB 206 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Lewis, D Apply 1-1-05 pay increase to all state employees LC2181 SB 358 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Keenan, B Allow implementation of long-term care insurance partnerships -- Requester: Kitzenberg, Sam LC0749 SB 157 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S Voter retention language for county attorney races LC0750 Drafter: Barrs, C Fund wind farm in Valley County LC0751 Drafter: Erickson, C Fund regional correctional facility in Valley County LC0752 Drafter: Barrs, C Require ethanol availability at certain gas stations LC0753 SB 66 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S Investment tax credit LC0754 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Create Montana grain train LC0755 SR 2 Drafter: Barrs, C Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S Urge paving of road between Malta to Whitewater LC0756 HB 423 Drafter: Lohse, C Sponsor: Stahl, W Provide funding for great plains dinosaur park in Malta LC0757 SB 304 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S Rawhide, stampede, rustlers, and rendevous trade corridor LC0758 SR 3 Drafter: Barrs, C Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S Urge widening of road from Scobey to Wolf Point LC0759 SB 174 Drafter: Barrs, C Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S Require examiner to administer scheduled motor vehicle driver's license exam LC0760 SB 306 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S Revise use of funds for improving Highway 2 LC0823 Drafter: Erickson, C Provide per-educator entitlement to schools LC1144 Drafter: McClure, E Revise school funding LC1146 SB 512 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S General sales tax with property tax relief LC1147 SB 450 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S Constitutionally limit property tax if sales tax adopted LC1149 SB 298 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Tropila, J Clarify fish production at & planting of fish from Fort Peck warm water hatchery LC1254 SB 331 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S Revise fees for contracts with rural fire districts LC1523 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Revise age for drawing retirement LC1524 Drafter: Kurtz, L State requirement for air brake endorsement on commercial driver license LC1525 SB 233 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S Lower Missouri River partners council LC1541 SB 227 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Laslovich, J Reduce nontenured teacher probation period LC1837 SJ 12 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S Resolution promoting civic education in schools LC1838 Drafter: Sternberg, D Revise health certificate requirements for horse transportation to ND LC1839 HB 650 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Roberts, D Increase reimbursement rate for medicaid dental program LC1840 HB 522 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Jones, W Study design of state dental program LC1841 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Urge Congress to fund St. Mary's water project LC1886 Drafter: MacMaster, J Insure drivers rather than motor vehicles LC1933 SB 435 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Wheat, M Revise probate laws -- Requester: Klock, Harry LC1907 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Authorize county extension agent for Meagher county LC1938 HB 725 Drafter: Barrs, C Sponsor: Klock, H Revise law on underground facility location and notification LC2177 Drafter: Campbell, B Revise procedure for foreclosure on property with liquor license -- Requester: Koopman, Roger LC1187 HB 593 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Koopman, R Prohibit lobbying by certain public employees LC1188 HB 495 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Koopman, R Authorize endowments for schools LC1189 HB 654 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Koopman, R Clarify use of medical losses in calculation of experience modification factor LC1190 HB 594 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Koopman, R Compensation for reduction in value of property use restriction LC1191 HB 617 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Koopman, R Require notice of and filing of certificate of death for abortions LC1192 Drafter: McClure, E School district fund carryover LC1193 HB 404 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Koopman, R Restrict subjects of school district collective bargaining regarding volunteers LC1194 Drafter: Petesch, G Prohibit bar contributions to judicial candidates LC1195 HB 792 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Koopman, R Statewide school property tax reduction for excess budget surplus LC1196 HB 456 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Koopman, R Charter schools and charter school districts LC1197 HB 322 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Koopman, R Regulate automotive event data recorders LC1198 Drafter: Fox, S Revise districting and apportionment constitutional provision LC1199 Drafter: Erickson, C Allow teaching competing theories of origin LC1200 HB 718 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Koopman, R Revise requirements for job-attached worker seeking unemployment benefits LC1978 HB 629 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Koopman, R Alternate teacher certification procedure LC1979 Drafter: Petesch, G 90-day time limit on local government permitting and zoning decisions LC2051 Drafter: Murdo, P Revise employment law LC2052 HB 754 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Koopman, R Require certain candidates to take a test on the constitutions of MT & US LC2053 HB 596 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Koopman, R Revise law on service of process LC2310 HB 731 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Koopman, R Authorize supreme court justice recall for failure to perform duties LC2311 Drafter: Lane, V Censure supreme court -- Requester: Laible, Rick LC0001 Drafter: Mitchell, L Legislative declaration of disaster for national forests LC0006 SB 2 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Laible, R Recognizing authority to display national motto & historical documents LC0026 SB 158 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Laible, R Regulate impact fee assessments for development LC0040 SB 116 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Laible, R Revise subdivision laws By request of: Education And Local Government Interim Committee LC0270 SB 10 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Laible, R Require funding before school rules with fiscal impact implemented LC0298 SB 63 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Laible, R Penalty for not claiming processed game animals LC0299 SB 318 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Laible, R Revise registration and licensing for quadricycles LC0300 SJ 11 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Laible, R Study subdivision review process LC0301 SB 22 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Laible, R Clarify animal massage is not practice of veterinary medicine LC0302 SB 89 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Laible, R Allow support for nonpartisan candidates LC0303 SB 11 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Laible, R Restrict rules imposing fees LC0379 Drafter: Petesch, G Revise state expenditure limit LC0390 SB 27 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Laible, R Budget stabilization and emergency funds LC0391 SB 13 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Laible, R Include pupils educated via distance learning in definition of ANB LC0393 Drafter: Lane, V Regulate pseudoephedrine LC0438 SB 57 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Laible, R Clarify restriction on job corp students as district ANB LC0491 SB 313 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Laible, R Establish Montana online school LC0519 SB 289 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Laible, R Exemption from city license fees or tax for certain occupations LC0520 SB 183 Drafter: Murdo, P Sponsor: Laible, R Revise requirements for real estate agents acting as property managers LC0555 SB 429 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Shockley, J Providing for use of electronic tracking devices in criminal investigations LC0594 SB 47 Drafter: Lohse, C Sponsor: Laible, R Add domestic pets to protection from predators LC1255 SB 194 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Laible, R Requirements for certain minor quadricycle operators LC1868 SB 192 Drafter: Murdo, P Sponsor: Laible, R Remove gift certificates from abandoned property LC2286 SB 456 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Laible, R Prohibit subdivision regulations from including building regulations LC2312 Drafter: Everts, T Revise law on wind generation of electricity -- Requester: Lake, Bob LC1282 Drafter: Kolman, J Land transfer fee to fund GIS system LC1283 Drafter: Heiman, L Revise method of valuation of residential property for tax purposes LC1284 HB 71 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Lake, B Revise license fees on certain mortgage brokers LC1387 HB 220 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Lake, B Authorize electronic fund transfers between state and local governments LC1827 HB 559 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Lake, B Letter of credit as security for public contracts LC2237 Drafter: Martin, J Revise taxation of bentonite royalty payments By request of: (H) Fish, Wildlife, And Parks Standing Committee LC2259 Drafter: McClure, E Re-examination of state share of BASE school funding -- Requester: Lambert, Carol LC0523 HB 244 Drafter: Lohse, C Sponsor: Lambert, C Designate Terry as home of Evelyn Cameron LC0524 HB 272 Drafter: Lohse, C Sponsor: Lambert, C Half-priced hunting licenses to certain disabled veterans LC0525 HB 242 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Lambert, C Age waiver for hunting license for terminally ill youth LC0526 Drafter: Fox, S Attach independent living budget to Governor's office budget LC0531 HB 243 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Lambert, C Revise reimbursement of counties for detention costs LC0532 HB 273 Drafter: Lohse, C Sponsor: Lambert, C Exempt rural transportation providers from PSC authority LC0730 HB 37 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Lambert, C Retention of interest earned on livestock assessments in per capita fee account LC1855 HB 433 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Lambert, C Uniform interest assessment for violation of tax provisions LC2145 HB 371 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Lambert, C Revise funding mechanism for county predator control LC2169 HB 752 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Callahan, T Loan to Supreme Court for financing IT improvements in Judicial Branch -- Requester: Lange, Michael LC0771 HB 235 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Lange, M Enhance hunter management laws--PL/PW recommendations LC0772 HB 263 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Lange, M Uniform formal complaint process for state agencies LC0773 HB 234 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Lange, M Protect privacy of veterans discharge records LC0774 SB 517 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Essmann, J Revise taxes --statewide general sales tax -- property tax relief LC0775 HJ 28 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Lange, M Study timely recording of easements LC0776 HB 728 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Lange, M Create state veterans' cemetery in Yellowstone Co., revise funding of program LC0777 HB 699 Drafter: Murdo, P Sponsor: Lange, M Eliminate ban on project labor agreements LC0778 HB 261 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Lange, M Prohibit government employment discrimination on previous salary level LC0779 HB 730 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Lange, M Revise judicial bypass provisions under parental notice of abortion act LC0780 HJ 35 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Arntzen, E Study resolution regarding student self-medication at school LC0781 Drafter: McClure, E School district liability reform LC0782 HB 336 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Lange, M Revise developmental disability services LC0783 Drafter: Kurtz, L Revise high-speed pursuit laws LC0784 HB 97 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Lange, M Add to types of prior convictions for, and increase, 4th DUI penalty LC0785 HB 121 Drafter: Barrs, C Sponsor: Lambert, C Revise net metering laws LC0793 HB 779 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Butcher, E Constitutionally establish sales tax and providing for certain rebate LC0794 HB 99 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Lange, M Penalty for driving when license suspended or revoked for DUI or test refusal LC0795 HB 98 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Lange, M Increase license suspension period for refusing alcohol/drug test LC0796 Drafter: MacMaster, J Revise felony DUI laws LC0945 HB 698 Drafter: Lohse, C Sponsor: Lange, M Warm water fishery enhancement program LC0946 HB 231 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Morgan, P Unborn child homicide act LC0947 HB 233 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Lange, M Revise building permit laws LC0948 Drafter: Martin, J Increase business equipment tax exemption LC0998 HB 262 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Lange, M Revise municipal court judge laws LC1313 HB 82 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Ross, J Remove termination date of either-sex or antlerless elk permits for landowners LC1314 HB 81 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Ross, J Remove termination date of supplemental game damage licenses LC1342 HB 232 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Noennig, M Require presentence report to propose payment of IT charge LC1876 HB 644 Drafter: Menzies, L Sponsor: Lange, M Allow airport police officers to become members of Sheriffs' Retirement System LC2158 HB 685 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Brown, R Revise laws related to electricity supply and default supply service -- Requester: Larson, Lane LC1173 SB 265 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Larson, L Clarify electrician laws LC1865 SB 336 Drafter: Kolman, J Sponsor: Larson, L Coal bed methane reclamation LC2088 SB 505 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Larson, L Authorize city or town to impose a local option motor fuel excise tax LC2221 SB 314 Drafter: Kolman, J Sponsor: Larson, L Revise law governing irrigation district commissioner -- Requester: Laslovich, Jesse LC0543 Drafter: Lane, V Establ. req'mts. before collecting tenant's sewer & water bills from prop. owner LC0544 Drafter: Lane, V Revise partner family member assault laws LC0545 SB 232 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Laslovich, J Revise agricultural lien laws LC0546 Drafter: MacMaster, J 1st DUI conviction not counted for insurance -- sentence can be deferred LC0547 Drafter: Campbell, B Revise title lender laws LC0548 Drafter: Campbell, B Revise accounting laws LC0549 Drafter: MacMaster, J Drug offender accountability act LC0550 SB 149 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Laslovich, J State service contracts to be performed by citizen, legal alien, or visa holder LC0553 Drafter: Lane, V Revise landlord-tenant laws LC0915 SB 76 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Laslovich, J Allow limited development of Lost Creek state park for camp host pad LC1407 SB 231 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Laslovich, J Revise collection laws LC1927 Drafter: Lane, V Intermediate family court of appeals LC2114 SB 493 Drafter: Lohse, C Sponsor: Laslovich, J Revise motor vehicle liability insurance laws LC2207 SB 465 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Laslovich, J Standards for chemicals used to remove ice, snow on roads, streets LC2352 SJ 29 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Laslovich, J Designate miner's day -- Requester: Law and Justice Interim Committee, LC0214 SB 146 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: McGee, D Statewide public defender system By request of: Law And Justice Interim Committee LC0215 SB 9 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Cromley, B Driver's license renewal for overseas military and dependents By request of: Law And Justice Interim Committee LC0305 SB 128 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Cromley, B Clarify payment of transcript fees By request of: Supreme Court LC0306 HB 211 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Parker, J Revise term of supreme court By request of: Supreme Court LC0307 SB 43 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Cooney, M Seatbelt violation as primary offense By request of: Department Of Justice LC0308 SB 104 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Gillan, K Graduated driving privileges By request of: Department Of Justice LC0309 HB 52 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Cohenour, J Child passenger safety violation as primary offense By request of: Department Of Justice LC0310 HB 110 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Furey, K Identity theft passport for victims of identity theft By request of: Department Of Justice LC0311 HB 103 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Driscoll, R Require notice to attorney general for appealed city attorney criminal case By request of: Department Of Justice LC0312 HB 66 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Jent, L Discretionary credit against fine for time served if jail and fine imposed By request of: Department Of Justice LC0313 HB 23 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Parker, J Clarify that speeding offense subject to crime conviction surcharge By request of: Department Of Justice LC0314 HB 113 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Jent, L Require DNA samples from all felons By request of: Department Of Justice LC0315 SB 30 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Laslovich, J Improve criminal history information on qualifying offenses By request of: Department Of Justice LC0316 Drafter: MacMaster, J Redirect restitution payments to office of victims services By request of: Department Of Justice LC0317 HB 190 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Becker, A Revise definition of victim for purpose of right to attend proceedings By request of: Department Of Justice LC0318 HB 49 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Wilson, B Revise registration requirements for sexual and violent offenders By request of: Department Of Justice LC0319 Drafter: Lane, V Revise criminal history information By request of: Department Of Justice LC0320 Drafter: Lane, V Revise definitions of incarcerated and supervise By request of: Department Of Justice LC0321 Drafter: Lane, V Revise definition of patient abuse By request of: Department Of Justice LC0322 HB 131 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Clark, P Revise fish and game felony laws By request of: Department Of Justice LC0323 HB 89 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Witt, J Revise requirements for automated reporting system for gambling machines By request of: Department Of Justice LC0324 HB 204 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Witt, J Revise deposit of gambling machine inspection fee By request of: Department Of Justice LC0325 Drafter: MacMaster, J Revise definitions of games for video gambling By request of: Department Of Justice LC0326 Drafter: Fox, S Clarify duty under power of attorney toward vulnerable adults By request of: Department Of Justice LC0327 SB 103 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Cromley, B Define prohibited internet gambling By request of: Department Of Justice LC0328 SB 84 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Squires, C Generally revise gambling laws By request of: Department Of Justice LC0329 HB 192 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Waitschies, K Revise commercial driver's license, driver's license, and cmv laws By request of: Department Of Justice LC0330 Drafter: Kurtz, L Revise vehicle registration and driver license for business process data project By request of: Department Of Justice LC0331 HB 186 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Bergren, B Clarify status of new types of vehicles By request of: Department Of Justice LC0332 HB 191 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Becker, A Clarify application of spousal privilege to certain communications By request of: Department Of Justice LC0333 Drafter: Lane, V Authorize budget amendment for criminal history record account By request of: Department Of Justice LC0334 HB 102 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Lenhart, R Statutory appropriation for highway patrol officers' retirement By request of: Department Of Justice LC0335 Drafter: Lane, V Revise funding for law enforcement academy By request of: Department Of Justice LC0336 Drafter: Lane, V Direct appeal to district court over voluntary nature of plea By request of: Department Of Justice LC0337 Drafter: Petesch, G Revise conditions of release for not guilty but mentally ill By request of: Department Of Justice LC0338 Drafter: Lane, V Extend permissible contract period for prerelease centers By request of: Department Of Corrections LC0368 HB 210 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Parker, J Require judgment to include instructions to clerk of district court By request of: Supreme Court LC0369 HB 205 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Parker, J Require bond forfeitures in felonies to be deposited in general fund By request of: Supreme Court -- Requester: Legislative Audit Committee, LC0019 HB 53 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Jacobson, H Conform Board of Horseracing laws to GASB By request of: Legislative Audit Committee LC0595 Drafter: Lane, V Attorney general to dedicate investigative resources to legislative auditor By request of: Legislative Audit Committee LC0596 SB 145 Drafter: Kolman, J Sponsor: Harrington, D Revise petroleum tank release compensation board laws By request of: Legislative Audit Committee LC0597 SB 132 Drafter: Murdo, P Sponsor: Cooney, M Repeal independent contractor exemption reporting By request of: Legislative Audit Committee LC0598 HB 135 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Brown, D Require cost-effective system for state airline ticket purchasing By request of: Legislative Audit Committee LC0599 HB 112 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Musgrove, J Encourage teleworking By request of: Legislative Audit Committee -- Requester: Legislative Council, LC0052 HB 2 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Witt, J General appropriations act By request of: Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC0053 HB 3 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Witt, J Supplemental appropriations By request of: Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC0054 HB 4 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Musgrove, J Appropriations normally made by budget amendment By request of: Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC0055 HB 5 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Wells, J Long-range building appropriations By request of: Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC0056 Drafter: Petesch, G Long-range building general obligation bonds By request of: Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC0057 HB 6 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Witt, J Renewable resource grants By request of: Office Of Budget And Program Planning Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0058 HB 8 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Witt, J Renewable resource bonds and loans By request of: Office Of Budget And Program Planning Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0059 HB 7 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Callahan, T Reclamation and development grants By request of: Office Of Budget And Program Planning Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0060 HB 9 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Witt, J Cultural and aesthetic grant appropriations By request of: Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC0061 Drafter: Petesch, G Supplemental appropriation for fire costs By request of: Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC0062 HB 11 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: McNutt, W Treasure state endowment appropriation By request of: Office Of Budget And Program Planning Department Of Commerce LC0063 HB 12 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Sesso, J General obligation bonds for energy conservation program By request of: Office Of Budget And Program Planning Department Of Environmental Quality LC0064 HB 13 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Ripley, R Pay plan for state employees By request of: Office Of Budget And Program Planning Department Of Administration LC0065 Drafter: Petesch, G Information technology general obligation bonds By request of: Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC0066 SB 24 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Cromley, B Code Commissioner bill By request of: Code Commissioner LC0067 HB 30 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Wanzenried, D Clarify legislator-elect presession payments By request of: Legislative Council LC0068 SB 25 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V Simplify payment of wages for pages By request of: Legislative Council LC0069 HB 29 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Golie, G Revise definition of "short-term worker" for legislative purposes By request of: Legislative Council LC0070 HB 28 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Wanzenried, D Reserve funds for large-scale IT and equipment for Legislature By request of: Legislative Council LC0071 SB 23 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Gillan, K Summary of IT impact for all branches of government By request of: Legislative Council LC0072 HB 1 Drafter: Menzies, L Sponsor: Witt, J Feed bill By request of: Legislative Council LC0147 Drafter: Fox, S Revise laws governing mental disabilities board of visitors By request of: Mental Disabilities Board Of Visitors LC0460 HB 26 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Golie, G Restrict liability of health care provider for ostensible agency By request of: Legislative Council LC0461 HB 25 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Roberts, D Limit health care provider liability for other person's act or omission By request of: Legislative Council LC0462 SB 21 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Grimes, D Restrict damages for reduced chance of patient's recovery By request of: Legislative Council LC0463 HB 24 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Golie, G Restrict evidence of expressions of sympathy By request of: Legislative Council LC1246 HB 64 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Brown, R Statutory criteria for expert witness in malpractice cases By request of: Legislative Council LC1757 Drafter: Petesch, G Attract, expand, and promote value added natural resource industry By request of: Governor LC1758 HB 584 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Harris, C Promote growth of film and other media in Montana By request of: Governor LC1759 Drafter: Petesch, G Enhance Native American economic development By request of: Governor LC1760 Drafter: Fox, S Ensure access to quality health care By request of: Governor LC1761 HB 406 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Bergren, B Country of origin placarding By request of: Governor LC1762 HB 383 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Wanzenried, D Revise ethics law By request of: Governor LC1763 Drafter: Sternberg, D Make hunting and fishing access programs permanent By request of: Governor LC1764 HB 464 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Bergren, B Expand production and use of ethanol By request of: Governor LC1765 SB 415 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Tester, J Expand production and use of alternative energy By request of: Governor LC1766 HB 435 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Branae, G Establish Governor's Postsecondary Scholarship Program By request of: Governor LC1767 SB 288 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Cooney, M Clarify use of intercap loans By request of: Governor LC1768 SB 240 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Cooney, M Clarify status of existing intercap loans By request of: Governor -- Requester: Legislative Finance Committee, LC0277 Drafter: Petesch, G Clarify status of intercap loans as debt By request of: Legislative Finance Committee LC0512 HB 76 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Buzzas, R Establish rainy day fund By request of: Legislative Finance Committee LC0516 Drafter: Petesch, G Budget reduction plan as new proposal By request of: Legislative Finance Committee LC0552 SB 28 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Laible, R Revise definition of "new proposal" for state budgeting purposes By request of: Legislative Finance Committee LC0732 SB 93 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Cobb, J Monthly Medicaid reports to Legislative Finance Committee By request of: Legislative Finance Committee -- Requester: Lenhart, Ralph LC1553 Drafter: McClure, E Define "school" for binding arbitration for collective bargaining agreements LC2223 HB 735 Drafter: Kolman, J Sponsor: Lenhart, R Liability for fire cleanup -- Requester: Lewis, Dave LC2093 SB 259 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Lewis, D Land transfer to public ownership requires noxious weed control plan -- Requester: Lind, Greg LC1395 SB 433 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Lind, G Medicaid pilot program for individuals with developmental disabilities LC1396 Drafter: Fox, S Investigate impacts of health service corporation conversion LC1584 SB 236 Drafter: Kolman, J Sponsor: Lind, G Revise water quality standards LC1585 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Bad actor provision for metal mine permitting LC1586 SB 489 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Lind, G Use orphan share fund for evaluation and remediation alternatives LC1587 Drafter: Everts, T Generally revise environmental laws LC1588 Drafter: Barrs, C Revise energy laws LC1589 Drafter: Martin, J Revise energy taxes LC1616 Drafter: Everts, T Revise utility laws LC1617 Drafter: Everts, T Revise universal system benefits programs LC1618 Drafter: Everts, T Revise net metering law LC1619 Drafter: Kolman, J Revise major facility siting act LC1620 SJ 17 Drafter: Barrs, C Sponsor: Lind, G Encourage renewable energy development LC1621 Drafter: Barrs, C Encourage energy conservation LC1622 SB 364 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Lind, G Environmental labeling and disclosure for electric utilities LC1623 Drafter: Barrs, C Promote community wind energy development LC1624 Drafter: Everts, T Climate stabilization act LC1625 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Resolution on global climate change LC1626 Drafter: Barrs, C Fair and clean energy study LC1627 Drafter: Barrs, C Energy building code standards and compliance LC1634 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Fund voluntary land conservation LC1635 Drafter: Petesch, G State institute of public policy LC1636 Drafter: McClure, E School district performance audits LC1637 SB 347 Drafter: Menzies, L Sponsor: Lind, G Revise lobbyist reporting LC1638 SB 448 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Black, J Revise emergency medical technician laws LC1935 Drafter: MacMaster, J Clarify period for postconviction relief claims LC2032 Drafter: Niss, D Direct billing of anatomic pathology services LC2048 SB 479 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Lind, G Direct billing for pathology services LC2214 HB 514 Drafter: Lohse, C Sponsor: Gutsche, G Increase restitution for illegal taking of grizzly bear -- Requester: Lindeen, Monica LC1067 Drafter: Petesch, G Revise law on special permit for alcoholic beverage sale LC1068 HB 417 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Lindeen, M Fund Lewis & Clark Bicentennial signature events LC1069 Drafter: Petesch, G Revise laws governing children and families LC1286 HB 270 Drafter: Murdo, P Sponsor: Lindeen, M Revise primary sector business workforce training program LC1386 HB 539 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Lindeen, M Generally revise telecommunications laws LC1397 HB 402 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Lindeen, M Revise licensure fees of food manufacturer's and retail establishments LC1398 Drafter: Martin, J Study comprehensive tax reform LC1399 Drafter: Murdo, P Promote and enhance angel investment in Montana LC1400 Drafter: Bohyer, D Revise duties of chief information officer LC1842 HB 271 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Lindeen, M Workforce training supplemental appropriation LC2127 HB 482 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Lindeen, M Revise allocation of funds to coal tax shared account LC2149 HB 604 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Lindeen, M Restrict cancelling homeowner's policy for hail or other damage claims -- Requester: MacLaren, Gary LC1233 HB 716 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: MacLaren, G Increase level of exemption for class 8 property LC1526 HB 319 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: MacLaren, G Constitutional amendment to freeze certain residential property taxes LC1527 HB 472 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: MacLaren, G Health insurance payments as income tax credit for certain individuals LC1528 HB 245 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: MacLaren, G Require parental consent for body piercing of a minor LC1880 HB 623 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: MacLaren, G Clarify roads on which school buses make stops LC2245 Drafter: Heiman, L County property transfer tax LC2302 Drafter: Erickson, C Required level of spending on gifted programs in schools -- Requester: Maedje, Rick LC0644 Drafter: McClure, E Constitutional clarification of legislature's role in school funding LC0645 HB 100 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Maedje, R Restraint of persons at search premises LC0646 HB 65 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Maedje, R Require report on DUI convictions and alcohol related accidents LC0647 Drafter: MacMaster, J Walk home option for blood alcohol violations LC0648 HB 656 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Maedje, R Right to counsel prior to blood alcohol test LC0649 Drafter: Lane, V Define open container LC0650 Drafter: Lane, V Clarify bartender's responsibility in serving alcohol LC0651 HB 715 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Maedje, R Fund fetal alcohol syndrome prevention LC0652 HB 657 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Maedje, R Revise allocation of use of tobacco tax for smoking cessation program LC0653 Drafter: McClure, E Revise ANB funding for certain rural schools LC0654 HB 610 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Maedje, R Clarify property rights in fallen rock in right-of-way LC0655 HB 443 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Maedje, R Revise posting of highway construction zones LC0656 HB 445 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Maedje, R Time limit on weigh station stops LC0657 Drafter: MacMaster, J Separate commercial driving records from personal driving records LC0658 HB 458 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Maedje, R Clarify commercial driver license requirements for certain vehicles LC0659 Drafter: Kurtz, L Clarify gravel road requirements in certain subdivisions LC0660 HB 751 Drafter: Kolman, J Sponsor: Maedje, R Clarify ground disturbance and buffer zones for construction permits LC0661 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Clarify rules for storm water drainage LC0662 HB 364 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Maedje, R Facilitate mail order purchase of Canadian pharmaceuticals LC0663 HB 365 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Maedje, R Revise use of land surveyors in survey reviews LC0664 Drafter: Erickson, C Establish locator fund for locating survey monuments LC0665 HB 545 Drafter: Kolman, J Sponsor: Maedje, R Clarify rules for gravel pits LC0666 Drafter: Petesch, G Constitutional personal right to use property LC0667 HB 675 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Maedje, R Clarify conservation easement laws LC0668 Drafter: Heiman, L Clarify property tax designation of timber and agricultural land LC0669 Drafter: Martin, J Property tax reduction for fire hazard reduction LC0670 Drafter: Heiman, L Amend constitution on property taxes -- value as purchase price -- voted levies LC0671 Drafter: Kurtz, L Revise state mandate to counties LC0672 Drafter: Kurtz, L Revise speed limit on highway 56 LC0673 Drafter: Heiman, L Require tax payment by holder of conservation easement LC0674 Drafter: Kolman, J Increase bond of plaintiff in civil MEPA action LC0675 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Authorize county alternative to MEPA LC0676 Drafter: Heiman, L Require nonprofit to incorporate in state or lose tax exempt status LC0677 Drafter: Kolman, J Authorize damage awards for frivolous MEPA actions LC0678 HB 765 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Maedje, R Permits for rock removal on highway right-of-way on federal land LC0679 Drafter: McClure, E Employer-employee agreement for reduced work comp insurance LC0680 Drafter: Campbell, B Limit use of credit history for insurance purposes LC0681 Drafter: MacMaster, J No-fault auto insurance LC0682 HB 767 Drafter: Murdo, P Sponsor: Maedje, R Licensing for encumbrance brokers handling conservation easements LC0683 HB 225 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Maedje, R Clarify constitutional right to hunt LC0684 HB 655 Drafter: Lohse, C Sponsor: Maedje, R Local commission to review fish and wildlife actions LC0685 Drafter: Kolman, J Clarify fencing requirement for riparian areas LC0686 Drafter: Lohse, C Captive breeding program for endangered species LC0687 HB 546 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Maedje, R Restrict FWP purchases of property until water rights adjudication completed LC0688 Drafter: Petesch, G Regulate federal ownership of conservation easements LC0689 HB 787 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Maedje, R Create open roads program to maintain roads on federal lands LC0690 Drafter: MacMaster, J Create office of federal relations in department of justice LC0691 HB 442 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Maedje, R Allow certified surveyors to inspect subdivision roads LC0692 Drafter: Petesch, G Revise legislative rules to restrict agency bills LC0693 HB 612 Drafter: Kolman, J Sponsor: Maedje, R Revise application procedures for commercial timber removal LC0699 HJ 25 Drafter: Kolman, J Sponsor: Maedje, R Study effects of widlfire smoke on human health LC0700 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Natural resource protection act LC0735 Drafter: Petesch, G Open container referendum LC0736 Drafter: McClure, E Free utilities for certain schools LC0737 Drafter: MacMaster, J Revise procedure for sexual harassment cases LC0738 HB 543 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Morgan, P One license plate to be issued and displayed on motor vehicle LC0739 HB 448 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Arntzen, E Allow schools to establish savings funds LC0740 HB 636 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Stahl, W Revise the bid threshold for municipal government contracting and bidding LC0741 HB 446 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Maedje, R Constitutional amendment to give legislature power to suspend administrative law LC0742 Drafter: MacMaster, J Urge support for civil grand juries LC0743 Drafter: Martin, J Allow refund of special fuel taxes for certain purposes LC0744 HB 518 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Maedje, R Revise laws governing registration of special mobile equipment and trailers LC0745 HB 444 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Maedje, R Establish county law enforcement advisory commission LC0746 Drafter: Campbell, B Revise laws governing property owners associations LC0801 HB 676 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Maedje, R Allocate part of income taxes derived from natural resource projects to schools LC0825 Drafter: Lohse, C Local government consent act LC0826 Drafter: Petesch, G Revise accommodations tax LC0827 Drafter: Lohse, C Loss of hunting license for hunting on private land abuse LC1319 Drafter: MacMaster, J Felony for failure to disclose source of methamphetamine LC1424 HB 277 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Maedje, R Fund water loss mitigation for bull trout recovery in Glen Lake irrigation dist LC1988 HB 684 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Maedje, R Revise weight limits along Canadian border -- Requester: Malcolm, Bruce LC2314 HB 702 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Malcolm, B Revise outfitter licensing laws -- Requester: Mangan, Jeff LC0252 SB 72 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Mangan, J Continuation of health insurance as a retirement incentive LC0253 SB 73 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Mangan, J Revise requirement for location of law enforcement officers' memorial LC0254 SB 39 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Mangan, J Clarify application of motor vehicle laws to wheelchairs LC0276 Drafter: Martin, J Establish gross revenue tax for hydroelectric facilities LC0394 SB 290 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Mangan, J Revise sanitation review for subdivisions LC0397 SB 19 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Mangan, J Revise taxation of new or expanded business enterprise property LC0398 Drafter: Campbell, B Exempt economic development mill levy from cap LC0464 Drafter: Fox, S Revise diversion of mentally ill from detention center LC0474 Drafter: Martin, J Revise taxation of unregulated electrical generation LC0475 SB 165 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Mangan, J Revise deferred deposit law as to rescission and arbitration LC0476 Drafter: Lane, V Clarify onsite juvenile specific training for detention and correction employees LC0496 Drafter: Murdo, P Improve new worker training programs LC0497 Drafter: Murdo, P Create and fund incumbent worker training program LC0498 Drafter: Campbell, B Create Montana business development council LC0499 Drafter: Murdo, P Revise office of economic development LC0500 Drafter: Petesch, G Economic development trust fund LC0517 Drafter: Petesch, G Revenue and stabilization account LC0521 Drafter: Barrs, C Board of Investments purchase of local economic development organization loans LC0522 SB 15 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Mangan, J Allow infrastructure investment tax credits to be sold at discount LC0528 SB 163 Drafter: Murdo, P Sponsor: Mangan, J Prohibit insurance discrimination on basis of public office holding LC0529 SB 168 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Mangan, J Small business equity infusion act LC0554 SB 167 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Mangan, J Technology districts -- tax increment financing LC0581 SB 162 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Mangan, J Modernize county official bonding laws LC1201 HB 505 Drafter: Menzies, L Sponsor: Matthews, G Install interactive videoconferencing system at Pine Hills LC1202 Drafter: Kurtz, L Revise driver license suspension laws LC1203 SB 423 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Laslovich, J Revise ignition interlock laws LC1211 SB 185 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Mangan, J Revise and clarify laws on impact fees LC1212 SB 184 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Mangan, J Local option sales tax LC1577 Drafter: Everts, T Wind energy generation and transmission LC1578 Drafter: Kurtz, L Generally revise subdivision laws LC2104 SB 468 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Mangan, J Revise law on temporary restraining orders LC2144 SB 345 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Mangan, J Revise tax increment financing district laws -- Requester: Matthews, Gary LC0365 HB 10 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Matthews, G Single insurance producer license for multilocation agencies LC0366 Drafter: MacMaster, J Fantasy sports wager at simulcast locations LC0387 HB 189 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Matthews, G Impose phased-in premium tax on state fund LC0420 Drafter: Everts, T Require DNRC to conduct certain water resource assessments & inventories LC1150 HB 530 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Matthews, G Authorize signage for Miles City cultural heritage area LC2232 HJ 19 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Matthews, G Urge use of wood bats in American Legion baseball LC2233 HB 588 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Matthews, G Require use of wood baseball bats in Montana -- Requester: McAlpin, Dave LC1507 HB 476 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: McAlpin, D Increase marriage lic. fees for funding dom. & sex. violence victims' services LC1510 HB 648 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: McAlpin, D Incentive for employers insured by state fund to provide smoke-free workplace LC1511 HB 793 Drafter: Kolman, J Sponsor: McAlpin, D Increase solid waste disposal fee to fund recycling program LC1512 HB 706 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: McAlpin, D Establish Governor's tobacco-free awards LC1515 HJ 17 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: McAlpin, D Urge physical activity to enhance health LC1516 Drafter: Fox, S Urge state-tribal coop agreements for tobacco revenue sharing for tribal health LC1639 Drafter: Bohyer, D Revise laws related to nonprofit organizations and political committees LC1640 Drafter: Bohyer, D Revise laws related to nonprofit organizations and political committees LC1641 Drafter: Bohyer, D Revise laws on nonprofit organizations and political committees LC1897 HB 577 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: McAlpin, D Appropriate money to fund rape kits and examinations LC2142 HB 649 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: McAlpin, D Notification when timeshare association ceases to exist LC2211 Drafter: Bohyer, D Mandatory response time and response to request for public records -- Requester: McGee, Dan LC0030 Drafter: McClure, E Revise school funding -- define constitutional terms LC0268 SB 40 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: McGee, D Allow for petition by property owners to create RSID -- waive protest LC0389 SB 44 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: McGee, D Revise state water planning process LC0396 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Urge DNRC not to adopt Clark Fork River Basin watershed management plan LC2100 SB 215 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: McGee, D Survey monument preservation LC2101 Drafter: Heiman, L Income tax refund -- urge to use to aid tsunami relief -- Requester: McGillvray, Tom LC1379 Drafter: Fox, S Revise asset transfer look back period for medicaid LC1380 Drafter: Petesch, G Tax credit for certain education expenses LC1381 HB 248 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: McGillvray, T Extend exemption for steam heating boilers LC1850 HB 760 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: McGillvray, T Sales tax and repeal of income tax LC2265 Drafter: MacMaster, J Clarify definition of noneconomic damages in medical malpractice cases LC2266 Drafter: Lane, V Common law third party bad faith -- Requester: McKenney, Joe LC1094 Drafter: Murdo, P Venture capital fund LC1248 HB 318 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: McKenney, J Revise limited health benefit demonstration project LC1315 Drafter: Campbell, B Revise laws on viatical settlements LC1848 Drafter: Everts, T Revise renewable energy laws LC2204 Drafter: Petesch, G Revise collection of certain tobacco taxes -- Requester: McNutt, Walter LC1105 Drafter: Heiman, L Allow short-term rental of goods held as inventory LC1249 HB 38 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: McNutt, W Limit land for public charity property tax exemption By request of: Department Of Revenue LC1250 HB 115 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: McNutt, W Generally revise property tax exemption laws By request of: Property Tax Exemption Study Committee LC1310 HB 569 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: McNutt, W Clarify classification and valuation of oil and gas pipelines LC1393 Drafter: Campbell, B Revise financial lending practices LC1468 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Revise water adjudication laws LC1508 Drafter: Petesch, G Group benefits for conservation districts LC1958 HB 737 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: McNutt, W Revise laws governing physician assistants LC2209 Drafter: Lohse, C Revise paddlefish roe donation program LC2216 HB 758 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: McNutt, W Oil, gas, and coal natural resource account fund -- Requester: Mendenhall, Scott LC1263 HB 393 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Mendenhall, S Mandatory reporting of failed drug tests to motor vehicle division LC1264 HB 527 Drafter: Murdo, P Sponsor: Mendenhall, S Restrict Department of Labor and Industry safety training program LC1265 Drafter: Kolman, J Require state to place pins on surveys LC1266 HB 368 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Mendenhall, S Prohibit covert monitoring for traffic offenses LC1267 HB 700 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Mendenhall, S Revise allocation and use of metal mines license tax LC1268 HB 687 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Mendenhall, S Revise laws governing tobacco LC1269 Drafter: Petesch, G Revise requirements for volunteer fire department chief LC1443 HB 526 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Mendenhall, S Medical treatment, nutrition, and hydration to prevent death LC1822 Drafter: Lohse, C Generally revise fish and game laws LC1823 HB 630 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Mendenhall, S Provide regulatory flexibility for small businesses LC1900 HB 714 Drafter: Kolman, J Sponsor: Mendenhall, S Allow subdivider to donate land to homeowner association LC1901 Drafter: Lohse, C Revise county compensation boards LC1934 Drafter: MacMaster, J Transfer youth court act accounts and funds LC2175 HB 647 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Mendenhall, S Revise state contracting laws regarding custodial/janitorial services LC2289 Drafter: McClure, E Implement Native American studies in schools -- Requester: Milburn, Mike LC2076 Drafter: McClure, E Revise use of money allocated for schools LC2077 Drafter: Erickson, C Revise school consolidation law LC2250 Drafter: Sternberg, D Revise agricultural laws LC2251 Drafter: MacMaster, J Medical malpractice reform -- Requester: Morgan, Penny LC0832 HB 238 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Morgan, P Unborn child pain prevention act LC0833 HB 325 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Morgan, P Revise political party nominations and appointments for vacancy of candidate LC0834 Drafter: MacMaster, J Check writing on closed account as fraud LC0835 Drafter: Petesch, G Unborn victims of violence act LC0944 Drafter: Kurtz, L Living will designation on driver's license LC1093 HB 492 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Morgan, P Abandon certain highway right-of-way for certain adjoining property LC1304 Drafter: Kurtz, L Revise law on mandatory placement of front license plate LC2188 Drafter: Sternberg, D Revise laws governing dairy industry LC2271 Drafter: MacMaster, J Regulate sexually oriented business -- Requester: Moss, Lynda LC1920 SB 279 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Moss, L Revise municipal infractions LC2112 SB 381 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Moss, L Define "child" for criminal laws & revise "sexual abuse of children" law LC2285 HB 777 Drafter: Lohse, C Sponsor: Branae, G Establish Historic and Cultural Properties Commission -- Requester: Musgrove, John LC0937 HB 43 Drafter: Barrs, C Sponsor: Musgrove, J Require oil and gas producers to itemize charges LC0938 HB 333 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Musgrove, J Eliminate sign requirement for arrest without warrant for speeding LC0939 Drafter: Lee Evans, K State funding for St. Mary water project LC0940 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Alternate funding for St. Mary water project LC0941 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Establish policy for St. Mary water project LC0942 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Alternative policy for St. Mary water project LC1306 HB 428 Drafter: Kolman, J Sponsor: Gutsche, G Revise laws related to enforcement of strip and underground mine reclamation LC1307 HB 429 Drafter: Kolman, J Sponsor: Gutsche, G Revise laws relating to enforcement of environmental and mining laws LC1308 HB 453 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Furey, K Administrative penalties for certain environmental law violations LC1309 HB 470 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Clark, P Applicants to pay for certain environmental impact statements LC1321 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Fort Belknap water compact cost share LC1322 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Reserved water rights settlement fund LC1953 Drafter: Everts, T PSC funding for litigation LC2182 Drafter: Everts, T Fort Belknap water compact project funding LC2202 HB 513 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Raser, H Extend tax credit for donation for developmental disabilities services -- Requester: Noennig, Mark LC1153 HB 288 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Noennig, M Corrections to collect supervisory fees instead of clerk of court LC1305 HB 457 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Noennig, M Revise law governing radiologic technologists LC1919 Drafter: Martin, J Clarify taxation of mobile office trailers LC2047 SB 214 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Gebhardt, K Clarify law on damages for trespass to take timber LC2252 HB 701 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Noennig, M Revise estate and trust law LC2253 HB 727 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Olson, A Revise determination of invalid votes By request of: Secretary Of State -- Requester: Noonan, Art LC2141 HB 493 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Noonan, A Revise aerospace technology bond program LC2187 HB 556 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Noonan, A Revise medicaid fraud -- Requester: O'Neil, Jerry LC1008 SB 464 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: O'Neil, J Caucus nomination of U.S. Senate candidates LC1009 SB 310 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: O'Neil, J Authorize purchase of certain drugs from foreign countries LC1010 SB 251 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: O'Neil, J Authorize appeal of denial of jury trial LC1011 Drafter: Niss, D Exempt disabled from state wage and hour laws LC1012 SB 111 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Keenan, B Revise definition of "practice of law" LC1013 SB 253 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: O'Neil, J Revise municipal voting to include residents of planning and zoning jurisdiction LC1014 SB 474 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: O'Neil, J Allow legislature to govern eligibility to the practice of law LC1015 Drafter: Niss, D Authorize guardian to provide for outpatient treatment LC1016 SB 436 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: O'Neil, J Parents completing treatment plan entitled to return of children LC1017 Drafter: MacMaster, J Allow waiver of right to sue by contract LC1018 Drafter: Heiman, L Allow taxation of value of conservation easement LC1019 SB 473 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: O'Neil, J Exclude certain minors receiving abortions from application of liability caps LC1020 Drafter: Heiman, L Waive confidentiality of tax returns for certain businesses LC1021 SB 308 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: O'Neil, J Parental advocate present when protective services discussed LC1022 SB 408 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: O'Neil, J Authorize jury trial for termination of parental rights LC1023 SB 309 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: O'Neil, J Eliminate distance restriction on organizing municipality LC1024 SB 252 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: O'Neil, J Authorize consideration of marital misconduct in property settlements LC1025 Drafter: Lane, V Allow legislators free access to inmates LC1819 SB 476 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: O'Neil, J Exclude preparation of certain documents from practice of law LC2226 SB 475 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: O'Neil, J Revise penalty for practicing law without a license -- Requester: Olson, Alan LC0034 Drafter: Petesch, G Clarify application of vacancy provisions to election of ineligible candidate LC0043 HB 389 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Olson, A Cost recovery for electricity generated by default supplier LC0274 Drafter: Heiman, L Small business health insurance tax credit LC0279 HB 229 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Hendrick, G Provide funding for school flexibility account LC0364 HB 388 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Olson, A Montana infrastructure authority for transmission lines LC0443 HB 354 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Noennig, M Revise mobile home landlord tenant law LC0457 Drafter: Murdo, P Standards for installation and inspection of manufactured homes LC0583 HB 45 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Olson, A Revise sick leave laws By request of: Department Of Administration LC0584 Drafter: MacMaster, J Revise youth court act LC1275 HB 508 Drafter: Menzies, L Sponsor: Hendrick, G Clarify application of VEBA LC1539 SB 246 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Lewis, D Revise tax incentive financing to facilitate interstate exits LC1540 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Early retirement incentive LC1579 HB 775 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Himmelberger, D Deployment and cost recovery of wireless enhanced 911 services LC1580 HB 666 Drafter: Lohse, C Sponsor: Bergren, B Revise laws related to county water and sewer districts LC1581 HJ 33 Drafter: Kolman, J Sponsor: Olson, A Study contract timber harvesting LC1582 Drafter: Everts, T Revise applicability of major facility siting act LC1583 Drafter: Everts, T Revise CECRA LC1753 HB 597 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Olson, A Revise nonresident eligibility for hunting and fishing licenses LC1754 Drafter: Bohyer, D Generally revise referendum laws LC1755 Drafter: Bohyer, D Generally revise initiative laws LC1862 HB 660 Drafter: Lohse, C Sponsor: Olson, A County treasurer notice of cash demands LC1863 HB 802 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Olson, A Eliminate annual permit surcharge fee for video gambling machines LC1864 HB 607 Drafter: Lohse, C Sponsor: Olson, A Revise laws governing county treasurers LC2115 HB 349 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Olson, A Revise responsibility of law enforcement officers for intoxicated persons LC2300 HB 753 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Himmelberger, D Revise law on uninsured motorists LC2375 HJ 44 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Olson, A Study taxation of oil & gas production, equipment, and transmission pipelines -- Requester: Olson, Bernie LC1217 HB 465 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Olson, B Authorize creation of satellite polling places LC1218 Drafter: Erickson, C Revise public school funding system LC1219 HB 729 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Olson, B 4% tax on sale of prepared food LC1220 HB 92 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Olson, B Permissive levy in municipality for higher education LC1359 HB 218 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Olson, B Revise laws on mosquito control districts LC1426 HB 130 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Olson, B Cap postretirement teaching to 3 years LC1851 Drafter: Martin, J Full federal deductibility for state income tax LC2178 Drafter: Erickson, C Cap post retirement teaching -- Requester: Parker, John LC0636 HB 425 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Parker, J Transfer consumer protection functions from D of Admin to Department of Justice LC0637 HB 721 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Parker, J Montana Drug Offender Accountability and Treatment Act LC0638 HB 307 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Parker, J Money laundering as a criminal offense LC0639 HB 367 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Parker, J Revise laws to reflect Justice Courts as a court of record LC1756 HB 105 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Parker, J Providing partial payment of salary and reassignment of injured deputy sheriff LC2192 HB 473 Drafter: Kolman, J Sponsor: Parker, J Extend fire season restrictions LC2290 HB 585 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Parker, J Pregnant women and unborn children protection act -- Requester: Pease, Gerald LC2116 SB 353 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Pease, G Transfer neutered wild bison to tribal organizations LC2239 SB 386 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Pease, G Increase penalty for withdrawal from medical savings account -- Requester: Perry, Gary LC0038 Drafter: Lane, V Prohibit open alcohol containers and alcohol consumption in motor vehicles LC0046 SB 261 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Perry, G Revise manufactured home tax declaration process LC0339 SB 62 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Perry, G Clarify that contested case decision must be in writing LC0340 Drafter: Heiman, L Tax reform LC0341 Drafter: Heiman, L Income tax reform LC0342 Drafter: Heiman, L Property tax treatment of agricultural product processing facility LC0343 Drafter: Kurtz, L Increase local control over traffic and speed LC0344 SB 471 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Perry, G Require certain towing devices for towing a disabled vehicle on highways LC0345 SB 207 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Perry, G Electronic monitoring of sexual offenders LC0346 Drafter: Kurtz, L Revise licensing and registration of off-highway vehicles LC0347 Drafter: Heiman, L Remove authority of appraisers to enter private property without permission LC0348 Drafter: Campbell, B Require permission for credit checks LC0349 Drafter: Lane, V Tort reform LC0350 Drafter: McClure, E Prohibit work comp premiums on employees during certain periods LC0351 Drafter: Kurtz, L License bicycles LC0380 HB 800 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Lange, M Revise laws related to default supply of electrical energy LC0381 Drafter: Martin, J Extend property tax exemption for new electric power generation LC0382 Drafter: Kurtz, L Regulatory review and reform of department of transportation rules LC0383 Drafter: Murdo, P Private sector economic development corporation LC0384 Drafter: Petesch, G Cap state spending growth LC1903 SB 452 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Perry, G Penalty for violation of no contact order LC1904 SB 453 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Perry, G Clarify prohibition of hearing examiner amending pleadings LC1905 SB 260 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Perry, G Confirmation of written decision to oral pronouncement -- contested cases LC1906 Drafter: McClure, E Restrict ability to settle certain rejected work comp claims LC2191 SB 472 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Perry, G Revise county jail work program LC2228 SB 402 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Perry, G Vital statistics for stillbirth -- Requester: Peterson, Jim LC0422 Drafter: Kurtz, L Revise laws governing PILT payments LC0423 Drafter: MacMaster, J Revise drug offender and sentencing laws By request of: Department Of Corrections LC0424 HB 639 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Peterson, J Constitutionally limit state property tax power LC0425 HB 741 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Peterson, J Retail sales tax and use tax on sale of goods and services LC1183 HB 274 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Peterson, J Revise feed registration and licensing laws LC1412 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Exempt pet food retailers from commercial feed registration fee LC1413 Drafter: Kolman, J Revise DNRC authority to control noxious weeds LC1530 SB 356 Drafter: Barrs, C Sponsor: Essmann, J Modify PSC authority for protective orders LC1722 HB 454 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Peterson, J County resident voting in road levy elections LC1751 HJ 43 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Peterson, J Resolution to study the classification and valuation of agricultural land LC1752 HJ 4 Drafter: Barrs, C Sponsor: Peterson, J Urge management of water levels at Fort Peck LC2113 HB 326 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Peterson, J Change penalty for 2nd & subsequent methamphetamine possession conviction LC2246 HJ 22 Drafter: Lohse, C Sponsor: Peterson, J Resolution on bison management -- Requester: Raser, Holly LC1204 Drafter: McClure, E Support regionalization of school services LC1449 HB 431 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Raser, H Revise property owner protest rights on sewer projects LC1450 HB 681 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Raser, H Revise laws on school district consolidation and annexation LC1451 Drafter: McClure, E Generally revise school funding formula LC1452 Drafter: McClure, E Define quality education LC1453 HB 480 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Wanzenried, D Revise law governing annexation LC1454 HB 503 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Wanzenried, D Revise law concerning establishing new city or town LC1455 HB 694 Drafter: Lohse, C Sponsor: Raser, H Fund veterinarians providing low-cost and no-cost spay and neuter services LC1456 Drafter: Lohse, C Revise laws on responsibility for animals LC1457 Drafter: Kolman, J Recycling education program LC1458 Drafter: Niss, D Limit mark up on lab tests LC1459 Drafter: Kurtz, L Require county to employ animal control officer LC1460 Drafter: Martin, J Revise laws on taxation of RVs LC1461 Drafter: Heiman, L Fee for state government services on recreational residences -- tax credit LC1462 Drafter: Fox, S Establish laws on surrogate parents LC1463 HB 776 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Raser, H Revise law on taxation of biodiesel and provide incentives LC1467 HB 430 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Raser, H State assumption of supplemental contributions to TRS for MUS optional program LC2194 HB 709 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Raser, H Revise chiropractic legal panel laws LC2201 HB 432 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Raser, H Penalty for using cell phone during vehicular accident -- Requester: Revenue and Transportation Interim Committee, LC0162 Drafter: Kurtz, L Revise sign requirements in right-of-way By request of: Revenue And Transportation Interim Committee LC0163 SB 26 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Story, B Revise duties of revenue and transportation interim committee By request of: Revenue And Transportation Interim Committee LC0164 HB 170 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Wilson, B Clarify fund transfers for certain vehicle taxes and fees By request of: Revenue And Transportation Interim Committee LC0165 Drafter: Heiman, L Authorize final payments for DOR computer system By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0166 SB 87 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Elliott, J Clarify appeal and payment of protested taxes for centrally assessed property By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0167 SB 70 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V Revise notice requirements in action to quiet title to tax deed By request of: Revenue And Transportation Interim Committee LC0168 HB 194 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Matthews, G Clarify distribution of oil and gas production taxes By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0169 SB 74 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Story, B Clarify eligibility of land for valuation as nonqualified agricultural land By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0170 SB 92 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Toole, K Clarify valuation of condominiums for tax purposes By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0171 SB 75 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Harrington, D Property tax appeal procedure if county board fails to hear in timely manner By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0172 HB 193 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Waitschies, K Recovery of tax benefit for charitable endowment recovered by donor By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0173 HB 171 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Cohenour, J Tax filing and payment relief for active duty military By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0174 HB 158 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: McKenney, J Revise and clarify income tax withholding By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0175 Drafter: Heiman, L Revise liquor license applicant requirements -- residency -- criminal record By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0176 HB 54 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Small-Eastman, V Credit card payment of taxes administered by the Department of Revenue By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0177 HB 86 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Kaufmann, C Revise distribution procedure for Taylor grazing act revenue By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0178 HB 85 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Kaufmann, C Eliminate outdated reports from Department of Revenue to the legislature By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0179 HB 84 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Kaufmann, C Clarify calculation of business equipment tax trigger By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0180 SB 80 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Perry, G Prohibit open alcohol containers in vehicles By request of: Department Of Transportation LC0181 SB 45 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Harrington, D Uniform statutes of limitation for motor fuel assessments By request of: Department Of Transportation LC0182 SB 123 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Black, J Revise contractor recordkeeping for special fuels By request of: Department Of Transportation LC0183 HB 87 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Ward, J Transfer fleet vehicle registration to Department of Justice By request of: Department Of Transportation LC0184 HB 55 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Wanzenried, D Permanent registration of trailer and semitrailer fleets By request of: Department Of Transportation LC0185 SB 56 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: McGee, D Revise membership of design-build advisory board By request of: Department Of Transportation LC0186 Drafter: Kurtz, L Clarify landowner costs in condemnation By request of: Department Of Transportation LC0187 Drafter: Kurtz, L Eliminate department duties for refunds of local option gas tax By request of: Department Of Transportation LC0370 HB 72 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Peterson, J Revise method of valuing agricultural land for property taxation By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0371 HJ 2 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Waitschies, K Revenue estimating resolution By request of: Revenue And Transportation Interim Committee -- Requester: Rice, Diane LC1131 HB 266 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Rice, D Implement noxious weed trust fund LC1776 HB 399 Drafter: Kolman, J Sponsor: Rice, D Revise weather modification laws LC1777 HJ 29 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Rice, D Resolution re wolf management plan and predator control laws LC1778 HB 627 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Rice, D Prohibit city, co. from offering products in competition with private sector LC1779 HB 625 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Rice, D Revise laws governing resort communities and resort areas LC1780 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Fund noxious weed trust fund LC1781 Drafter: Kurtz, L Revise local government laws LC1782 Drafter: Lohse, C Revise FWP laws LC1783 Drafter: Martin, J Revise tax laws LC1784 HB 626 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Rice, D Increase percentage of freeholders needed to petition for zoning district LC1785 HB 304 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Rice, D Revise driver's license laws LC1786 HB 641 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Rice, D Right to jury trial in hearing determining termination of parental rights LC1787 Drafter: Petesch, G Revise state land lease law LC1801 Drafter: Kolman, J Self-funded reclamation bonding for mines LC1802 Drafter: Martin, J Revise tax laws for motion picture industry LC2072 Drafter: MacMaster, J Withdraw judiciary's power to determine house and senate elections LC2073 Drafter: Heiman, L Revise tax laws LC2074 Drafter: MacMaster, J Revise judiciary laws LC2295 Drafter: Martin, J Revise tax law LC2296 Drafter: Martin, J Revise tax law -- Requester: Ripley, Rick LC2195 SB 359 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Story, B Revise statutes related to school district enrollment LC2298 Drafter: Bohyer, D Regulate political automatic dial up -- Requester: Roberts, Don LC0943 HB 138 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Roberts, D Require medical examiners board and dentistry board to use screening panels LC1148 HB 217 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Roberts, D Restrict evidence of expressions of sympathy by health care provider LC1252 HB 732 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Roberts, D Stop identity theft LC1642 HB 255 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Roberts, D Redefine mental disorder to include co-occurring disorders LC1859 HB 222 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Roberts, D Limit damages for care related to traumatic condition LC1940 Drafter: Fox, S Require sale of methamphetamine precursors from restricted areas -- Requester: Ross, John (Jack) LC1169 HB 247 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Ross, J Revise laws governing county park districts LC1180 HB 224 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Ross, J Eliminate motorcycle endorsement for operation of quadricycle LC2254 HB 471 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Ross, J Provide for appointed superintendent of public instruction LC2255 Drafter: McClure, E Legislative authority for accreditation standards -- Requester: Roush, Glenn LC0217 SB 20 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Roush, G Revise law concerning municipal water rights LC1031 SJ 21 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Roush, G Urge continuation of Amtrak passenger rail service LC1154 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Fund national guard scholarship program LC1155 SJ 14 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Tropila, J Comprehensive review of state active duty process LC1156 HB 485 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Himmelberger, D Extend income tax exemption for military duty LC1157 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Modify paid military leave for public employees LC1158 SB 339 Drafter: Lohse, C Sponsor: Balyeat, J Provide low-cost sports licenses for active military personnel LC1159 HB 804 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Milburn, M Free license plates for national guard LC1160 SB 501 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: McGee, D Tax credit for employers of national guard and reserve LC1161 HB 746 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Klock, H Clarify vehicle registration requirements for active duty Montanans LC1162 SB 445 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: McGee, D Authorize tuition waiver for qualified national guard members LC1163 HB 411 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Wells, J Clarify allocation of tobacco funds to veteran's nursing homes LC1164 HB 801 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Olson, A Veteran's war bonus to certain military LC1165 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Fund reenlistment/extension bonus for national guard LC1166 SB 444 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Smith, F Revise purchase of military service in certain public retirement systems LC1167 SJ 42 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Ryan, D Recognize service of Montana national guard members LC1168 SB 443 Drafter: Murdo, P Sponsor: Roush, G Auto insurance premium reductions for certain national guard and reservists LC1406 SB 403 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Roush, G Extend good Samaritan law to motor carriers LC2231 SB 449 Drafter: Kolman, J Sponsor: Roush, G Board of Oil and Gas Conservation to promote state's oil and gas industry -- Requester: Ryan, Don LC0804 SB 147 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Ryan, D Revise payment of school retirement costs LC0805 SB 177 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Ryan, D Revise ANB funding LC1049 SB 286 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Ryan, D Revise construction payment laws LC1050 Drafter: Murdo, P Include state within definition of government entity for construction payments LC1051 Drafter: Murdo, P Revise time for notice concerning subcontractor on public contracts LC1085 SB 152 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Ryan, D Define basic system of free quality schools LC1086 SB 291 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Ryan, D Quality home school and child protection act LC1243 SB 224 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Laslovich, J Allow off-site educational services LC1244 Drafter: McClure, E Revise sources and distribution method of K-12 funding LC1245 SB 271 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Elliott, J Adjust guaranteed tax base for property tax protests LC1440 SB 332 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Ryan, D Tax soda pop to fund senior services and scholarships LC1441 Drafter: Petesch, G Advisory group for university system economic development plans LC1643 SB 404 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Ryan, D Require daytime use of headlights LC1645 SB 430 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Ryan, D Senior citizen opt out of jury duty LC1648 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Revise internal functions of boards LC1649 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Review board compliance with performance audits LC1908 SB 292 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Barkus, G Revise state and local government finance laws LC2017 SB 419 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Ryan, D Revise moratorium on creation of new school districts LC2018 Drafter: Erickson, C Generally revise school laws LC2019 Drafter: Petesch, G Revise local government funding -- eliminate state revenue share LC2307 Drafter: Petesch, G State use of abandoned railroad property -- Requester: Sales, Scott LC1531 Drafter: Bohyer, D Revise laws on political contributions LC1532 HB 434 Drafter: Lohse, C Sponsor: Sales, S Eliminate prohibition on game animal contests based on size & attributes LC1533 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Revise funding of retirement accounts LC1534 Drafter: Erickson, C Require repayment by WWAMI students LC1535 Drafter: Murdo, P Revise law on unemployment benefits LC2159 HB 572 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Sales, S Compensation for laws restricting use of and devaluing land LC2160 HB 691 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Sales, S Revise term limits -- Requester: Schmidt, Trudi LC0003 SB 267 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Schmidt, T TANF low-income housing support; shelter allowance; grants prevent homelessness LC0005 SB 1 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Schmidt, T Authorize living will indicator on driver's license LC0011 SJ 5 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Schmidt, T Resolution to study truancy in public schools LC0022 Drafter: Murdo, P State licensure for genetics counselors LC0025 Drafter: Fox, S Values and principles to guide Medicaid service reductions LC0216 SB 38 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Schmidt, T Double traffic fines in school zone LC0470 SB 287 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Schmidt, T Regulate sale of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine; meth watch program LC1542 Drafter: McClure, E Define education neglect LC1543 Drafter: McClure, E Revise oversight over home school students LC1628 Drafter: Erickson, C Language proficiency testing for home schools LC1629 Drafter: Erickson, C Reading and math proficiency testing for home schools LC1630 Drafter: McClure, E Reading proficiency testing for home schools LC1631 Drafter: McClure, E Math proficiency testing for home schools LC1728 SB 446 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Schmidt, T Providing for formation and operation of family councils in nursing homes LC2119 SB 387 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Schmidt, T Treatment facility for second methamphetamine conviction LC2147 HB 769 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Golie, G Creating the rail service competition council LC2355 SJ 34 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Schmidt, T Study rural health care issues and access LC2374 SJ 40 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Schmidt, T Study delivery of prosecution services -- Requester: Sesso, Jon LC1186 HB 469 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Sesso, J Revise Medicaid payment laws LC2125 HB 313 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Sesso, J Extend contract period for prerelease centers LC2306 Drafter: Bohyer, D Allow fund transfers to consensus council LC2349 HJ 32 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Sesso, J Urge review of rules on provider payments -- Requester: Shockley, Jim LC1996 SB 355 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Shockley, J Revise court reporter salaries LC1997 SB 187 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Shockley, J Full faith and credit for S-K tribal fish and game citations LC1998 SB 204 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Shockley, J Allow only one jury trial LC1999 SB 205 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Shockley, J Restrict reinstatement of driver's license for violation of liability insurance LC2000 Drafter: MacMaster, J Misdemeanor probation officers LC2001 SB 406 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Shockley, J Fund civil legal assistance for indigent victims of domestic violence LC2348 HB 781 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Lake, B Dept. of Corrections to establish misdemeanor probation office -- Requester: Sinrud, John LC0786 Drafter: Petesch, G Limit government spending LC0803 HB 632 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Sinrud, J Performance audit of certain schools LC0814 HB 96 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Sinrud, J Sunset and review of administrative rules LC0815 Drafter: McClure, E Require fiscal analysis of new standards adopted by Board of Public Education LC0935 Drafter: Kolman, J Revise opencut mining laws LC0960 Drafter: MacMaster, J Eliminate seats on Supreme Court LC0961 HB 95 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Sinrud, J Term limits for supreme court justices LC0962 HB 524 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Sinrud, J Clarify appointment of fifth districting and apportionment commissioner LC1070 HB 94 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Sinrud, J Revise term of office for supreme court LC1132 HB 386 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Sinrud, J Revise laws governing commissioner of political practices LC1537 HB 658 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Sinrud, J Require hospital posting of basic medical procedures and cost LC1538 Drafter: Campbell, B Require nonprofit organization financial disclosure and auditing LC1873 Drafter: Campbell, B Revise lien laws LC1909 HB 724 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Sinrud, J Revise powers and duties of local boards of health LC1913 HB 523 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Sinrud, J Distribute lottery proceeds to county retirement fund LC1969 Drafter: Campbell, B Revise construction lien laws LC1975 HB 720 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Sinrud, J Regulatory certainty for land use LC1980 HJ 21 Drafter: Barrs, C Sponsor: Sinrud, J Affirm state's jurisdiction over roads and right-of-ways on public lands LC2189 HB 659 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Sinrud, J Campaign limits for supreme court elections -- Requester: Small-Eastman, Veronica LC0705 Drafter: Kurtz, L Increase vehicle registration fee to purchase infant safety seats LC0706 HB 292 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Small-Eastman, V Allocate oil and gas revenue to county schools based on enrollment LC0707 HB 334 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Small-Eastman, V Distribute portion of gambling revenue to counties for law enforcement LC0708 Drafter: Kolman, J Revise allocation of timber proceeds LC0709 HB 291 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Small-Eastman, V Revise membership of coal board LC0710 HB 335 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Small-Eastman, V Require Native American member of all state boards LC0711 Drafter: Martin, J Revise coal severance tax allocation LC0712 HB 579 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Small-Eastman, V Revise coal board grant restrictions LC0713 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Study downsizing of coal industry LC0714 HB 122 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Small-Eastman, V Restrict and clarify use of publicly owned vehicles LC0715 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Revise requirements for parole board LC0716 Drafter: McClure, E Opportunity for GED while in jail LC0717 Drafter: MacMaster, J Revise racial profiling law LC0718 Drafter: McClure, E Use community college model for funding tribal colleges LC0719 Drafter: Erickson, C Urge direct allocation of federal funds to tribal governments LC0720 Drafter: Kurtz, L City authorization for vehicle noise control LC0762 Drafter: McClure, E County oil and gas revenue allocation to all county schools LC0763 Drafter: McClure, E Allocation of county mineral revenue to school districts within county LC0810 Drafter: Erickson, C Require school to work classes for high school seniors LC0811 HB 498 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Small-Eastman, V Restrict vehicle brake noise LC1536 HJ 5 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Small-Eastman, V Urge USDA to refer to beef industry as United States beef industry LC2027 HB 290 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Small-Eastman, V Revise laws governing parole board members LC2028 HB 499 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Small-Eastman, V Prioritize funding for roads used by coal power plants LC2029 Drafter: Bohyer, D Revise eligibility for coal board grants LC2030 Drafter: Kolman, J Generally revise coal severance tax allocation LC2031 HJ 7 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Small-Eastman, V Urge Congress to restrict border opening until BSE is controlled LC2241 HB 578 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Small-Eastman, V Restrict food and beverage vending machines in schools LC2264 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Permissive beef check-off -- Requester: Smith, Frank LC0963 Drafter: Martin, J Tax cigarette rolling papers as a tobacco product LC1007 SB 91 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Smith, F Allocation of special wild buffalo licenses to Montana Indian tribes LC1064 SB 90 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Smith, F DUI license plates impoundment LC1145 SB 282 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Smith, F Revise racial profiling law LC1824 SB 201 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Smith, F Security for anhydrous ammonia tanks -- funding LC1878 SB 333 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Smith, F Revise laws relating to school retirement costs from certain federal funds LC2121 SB 334 Drafter: Mecklenberg Ja, L Sponsor: Smith, F Tax cigarette papers -- Requester: Sonju, Jon LC1869 HB 451 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Sonju, J Allow local government to issue Garvee bonds LC2288 HB 708 Drafter: Kolman, J Sponsor: Sonju, J County vote on fireworks restrictions -- Requester: Squires, Carolyn LC0032 Drafter: Campbell, B Clarify master plumber business relationship for plumbing work LC0035 SB 85 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Squires, C Income tax checkoff for renal dialysis LC0267 SB 88 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Squires, C Permanent absentee voter registration LC0513 SB 244 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Squires, C Exclude appurtenances on certain noncommercial vehicles from width measurements LC1529 Drafter: Campbell, B Basic property and casualty insurance inspection and placement program LC1654 SB 263 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Squires, C Limit term of student regent to one year LC1655 Drafter: MacMaster, J Allow prison industries to provide services to farmers and ranchers LC1656 Drafter: MacMaster, J Operational costs at prison cannery LC1657 Drafter: Campbell, B Revise property casualty insurance renewal law LC1658 HB 742 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Buzzas, R Create registry for declarations concerning life-sustaining treatment LC1659 Drafter: Fox, S Support family care givers LC1660 SJ 28 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Squires, C Pain management resolution LC1661 Drafter: Niss, D Revise comfort 1 law LC1800 Drafter: Petesch, G Forms for end of life decisions LC1817 Drafter: Petesch, G Revise state employee protection act LC1818 Drafter: Everts, T Revise natural gas universal system benefits laws LC1856 SB 328 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Squires, C Task force in DPHHS to study prevalence, awareness, and care for cervical cancer LC1885 SB 357 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Squires, C Criminal background check required before licensing social workers LC1993 Drafter: Everts, T Telephone low-income assistance LC2184 SB 360 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Harrington, D Authorize advanced deposit account wagering by internet or phone LC2203 Drafter: Heiman, L Exclude stock capital gains from qualified start-up corporations LC2329 SR 9 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Squires, C Confirm Ms. Kala French as a member of the Board of Regents of Higher Education By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC2330 SR 10 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Squires, C Confirm Mike Foster as member of Board of Regents of Higher Education By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC2331 SR 11 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Squires, C Confirm Roberta Threet as a member of the Board of Nursing By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC2332 SR 12 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Squires, C Confirm Burl French as a member of the State Electrical Board By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC2369 SR 17 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Squires, C Confirm certain governor's appointees By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC2373 SR 18 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Squires, C Confirm governor's appointments By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC2376 SR 19 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Squires, C Confirm certain appointments By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee -- Requester: Stahl, Wayne LC1133 HB 42 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Stahl, W Costs and attorney fees awarded for adoption of invalid administrative rule LC1134 Drafter: Martin, J Box store tax -- income tax relief through higher minimum tax & rate adjustment LC1181 HB 70 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Stahl, W Provide nepotism exemption for certain counties LC2128 HB 329 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Stahl, W Eliminate allowing TRS and PERS retirees to be reemployed without benefit loss LC2129 HJ 20 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Stahl, W Study decentralizing state government -- Requester: Stapleton, Corey LC0802 SB 428 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Stapleton, C 211 - disaster, emergency, safety, health, human service referral phone service LC1003 SB 426 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Stapleton, C Youth privacy for electronic information LC1808 SB 273 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Stapleton, C Establish MSU-Billings school of rural medicine LC1860 SB 424 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Stapleton, C Transfer state financial institution functions to state auditor LC1861 SB 425 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Stapleton, C Change name of state auditor to commissioner of financial services LC2105 SB 373 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Essmann, J Revise laws for professional employer organizations and groups LC2200 Drafter: McClure, E Urge congressional delegation support for Montana school of rural medicine -- Requester: State Administration and Veterans' Affairs Interim Committee, LC0075 HB 21 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Gallik, D Bond validating act By request of: Department Of Administration LC0076 SB 54 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Squires, C Clarify state mileage reimbursement rate for use of a private vehicle By request of: Department Of Administration LC0077 SB 106 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Brueggeman, J Simplify state recovery of centralized services costs By request of: Department Of Administration Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC0078 SB 148 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: McGee, D Criminal records checks for IT professionals By request of: Department Of Administration LC0079 SB 98 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Tropila, J Montana land information act By request of: Department Of Administration LC0080 SB 17 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Cooney, M Revise meeting schedule for Board of Examiners By request of: Department Of Administration LC0081 Drafter: Bohyer, D Revise funding for state risk management functions By request of: Department Of Administration LC0082 HB 118 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: McNutt, W Revise state banking laws By request of: Department Of Administration LC0083 SB 117 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V Revise state mortgage brokers act By request of: Department Of Administration LC0084 SB 99 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Mangan, J Revise deferred deposit lender act By request of: Department Of Administration LC0085 SB 100 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Mangan, J Revise state title loan act By request of: Department Of Administration LC0086 HB 154 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Jacobson, H Eliminate certain annual reporting requirements for consumer loan businesses By request of: Department Of Administration LC0087 HB 107 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Jent, L Revise laws governing placement of art and antiquities in and on capitol complex By request of: Department Of Administration LC0088 HB 67 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Jent, L Revise Montana procurement act By request of: Department Of Administration LC0089 Drafter: Bohyer, D Transfer authority for capitol grounds to department of administration By request of: Department Of Administration LC0090 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Clarifying PERB retirement plan membership and certain contribution provisions By request of: Department Of Administration LC0091 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Clarify agency representation at certain hearings By request of: Department Of Administration LC0092 HB 202 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Noonan, A Revise payroll processing for terminating employees By request of: Department Of Administration LC0093 HB 198 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Villa, D Define "student intern" in the context of state employment rights and benefits By request of: Department Of Administration LC0094 Drafter: Petesch, G Revise position classification appeals process By request of: Department Of Administration LC0095 SB 53 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Squires, C Revise law on reduction-in-force and relocation expenses By request of: Department Of Administration LC0096 HB 148 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Lambert, C Provide actuarial funding for retirement systems By request of: Public Employees' Retirement Board LC0097 HB 36 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Lambert, C Repay loan for startup costs of Defined Contribution Retirement Plan By request of: Public Employees' Retirement Board LC0098 HB 213 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Gallik, D Generally revise public retirement laws under MPERA By request of: Public Employees' Retirement Board LC0099 HB 104 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Lenhart, R Revise laws governing the Teacher's Retirement System By request of: Teachers' Retirement Board LC0100 HB 181 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Musgrove, J Increasing funding and adjusting benefits in TRS By request of: Teachers' Retirement Board LC0101 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Revise teacher retirement multiplier for years of service By request of: Teachers' Retirement Board LC0102 Drafter: Bohyer, D Enhance all hazard planning By request of: Department Of Military Affairs LC0103 SB 140 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Gebhardt, K Create an intrastate mutual aid system for political subdivisions of the state By request of: Department Of Military Affairs LC0104 SB 118 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Wheat, M Revise employment-related protection for National Guard By request of: Department Of Military Affairs LC0105 SB 55 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Tash, B Clarify free conservation license for active duty National Guard and Reservists By request of: Department Of Military Affairs LC0106 Drafter: Heiman, L Coordinate search and rescue reimbursement By request of: Department Of Military Affairs LC0107 HB 139 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Gallik, D Adopt most recent version of federal military laws By request of: Department Of Military Affairs LC0108 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Revise rulemaking authority of Governor and Adjutant General By request of: Department Of Military Affairs LC0109 HB 128 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Jent, L Revise vacating an officer's commission for a felony By request of: Department Of Military Affairs LC0110 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Clarify employment rights of organized militia By request of: Department Of Military Affairs LC0111 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Public employee paid leave for training programs By request of: Department Of Military Affairs LC0112 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Revise reemployment of military personnel on completing service By request of: Department Of Military Affairs LC0113 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Revise disqualification for leaving work without good cause By request of: Department Of Military Affairs LC0114 SB 81 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Stapleton, C Revise National Guard Civil Relief Act By request of: Department Of Military Affairs LC0115 HB 177 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Olson, A Revise election procedure By request of: Secretary Of State LC0116 HB 167 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: MacLaren, G Revise frequency of delivery of business list to department of revenue By request of: Secretary Of State LC0117 HB 179 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Lake, B Revise 1-stop licensing program & clarify initial requirement for business name By request of: Secretary Of State LC0118 Drafter: Bohyer, D Revise reporting requirements for non-profit corporations By request of: Secretary Of State LC0119 HB 180 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Lake, B Revise certain business filing procedures By request of: Secretary Of State LC0120 SB 136 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Steinbeisser, D Revise listing of farm product liens -- conform to federal law By request of: Secretary Of State LC0121 Drafter: Bohyer, D Clarify rulemaking authority of secretary of state By request of: Secretary Of State LC0122 SB 141 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Laible, R Revise allowable wording on a "Notarial Seal" By request of: Secretary Of State LC0123 Drafter: Murdo, P Clarify business entity laws By request of: Secretary Of State LC0124 HB 155 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Barrett, D Revise laws governing disclosure of conflict commissioner of political practices By request of: Secretary Of State LC0125 HB 35 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Jent, L Highway patrol officer salaries and retention By request of: State Administration And Veterans' Affairs Interim Committee LC0250 SB 79 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Tropila, J Two free sets of license plates for disabled veterans By request of: State Administration And Veterans' Affairs Interim Committee LC0251 HB 152 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Galvin-Halcro, K Retired firefighter cost of living adjustment By request of: State Administration And Veterans' Affairs Interim Committee -- Requester: State-Tribal Relations Committee, LC0271 HB 132 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Bixby, N Specify negotiation process for state-tribal class III gaming compacts By request of: Department Of Justice LC0361 HB 16 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Ripley, R Funding for certain nonbeneficiary students By request of: State-Tribal Relations Committee LC0362 HB 137 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Juneau, C Fund dropout prevention program By request of: State-Tribal Relations Committee LC0363 HB 18 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Juneau, C Extend duration of state-tribal economic development commission By request of: State-Tribal Relations Committee -- Requester: Steinbeisser, Donald LC1289 SB 277 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Steinbeisser, D Special fuel users agricultural product temporary trip permit LC1290 SB 226 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Steinbeisser, D Speed limit for county roads LC1949 SB 181 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Steinbeisser, D Revise agisters, service, towing, storage lien law LC2156 Drafter: MacMaster, J Revise laws on motor vehicle liability insurance LC2242 SB 461 Drafter: Lohse, C Sponsor: Steinbeisser, D Wolf collaring near livestock or population center -- Requester: Stoker, Ron LC1815 HB 246 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Stoker, R Property tax exemption for veterans' organization's land LC1816 Drafter: Murdo, P Establish real estate performance standards LC1976 HB 267 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Stoker, R Convicted person to pay costs of local government after 2nd trial LC1977 Drafter: Lane, V Reduced telecommunication rates and public defender toll free number LC2089 HB 490 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Stoker, R Closed primary LC2097 Drafter: Kolman, J State fire suppression fund -- Requester: Story, Bob LC0013 SB 285 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Story, B Organize and simplify motor vehicle laws LC0020 HB 68 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Andersen, J Prohibit daycare providing medicine without parental consent LC0392 SB 301 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Story, B Revise laws governing mill levies LC0503 HB 101 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Villa, D Revise fee for term permit for excess gross weight By request of: Department Of Transportation LC0952 HB 771 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Bergren, B Revise taxation of motor homes owned by business entities LC0953 Drafter: McClure, E Revise school laws LC0954 Drafter: McClure, E Revise education laws LC0955 Drafter: Heiman, L Fund revenue computer system with excess revenue LC0958 SB 463 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Story, B Eliminate local option vehicle tax and revise local option fee LC0959 SB 213 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Story, B Revise recycling laws LC2002 Drafter: Heiman, L Revise capital gains taxation LC2003 HB 759 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Koopman, R Revise registration rental vehicle fleets LC2004 Drafter: McClure, E Revise education laws LC2317 Drafter: Heiman, L Revise tax laws LC2318 Drafter: McClure, E Revise school laws -- Requester: Tash, Bill LC0949 HB 164 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: McNutt, W Revise Lewis and Clark bicentennial commission laws By request of: Montana Historical Society -- Requester: Taylor, Janna LC0726 Drafter: MacMaster, J Increase limit for JP court and its small claims division LC0727 HB 285 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Taylor, J Allow domestic violence victims to route mail through secretary of state LC0728 Drafter: Lane, V Loser pays in civil litigation LC0731 HB 609 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Taylor, J Loser pays in water rights litigation LC2224 Drafter: MacMaster, J Atty's. in civil cases to pay $10 court info tech surcharge -- Requester: Tester, Jon LC0073 SB 160 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Wheat, M Repeal legislative authority to assign holdover Senators LC0204 HB 249 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Lindeen, M Economic development trust fund LC0273 Drafter: Petesch, G Provide Land Board with discretion in applying preference and setting lease rate LC0421 SB 115 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Tester, J Equitable taxation of wind energy facilities LC0433 SB 329 Drafter: Murdo, P Sponsor: Tester, J Clarifying state's role in "Made in Montana" program LC0434 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Policy governing St. Mary's water project LC0435 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Alternative policy governing St. Mary's project LC0436 SJ 9 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Tester, J Requesting federal funds for St. Mary's project LC0437 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Alternative funding for St. Mary's project LC0495 Drafter: Everts, T Alternative recourse for claims between landowner and drilling company LC0501 Drafter: McClure, E Statewide equalization for K-12 BASE aid LC0502 SB 170 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Mangan, J Flexibility in school calendar and PIRD LC0704 Drafter: Petesch, G Revise state land administrative funding LC1171 Drafter: Fox, S Pharmacy information act LC1172 SB 324 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Tester, J Prescription drug assistance and discount programs By request of: Governor LC1357 HB 667 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Wanzenried, D Purchasing pools, tax credit for health insurance By request of: Governor State Auditor LC1358 SB 380 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Tester, J Regulate medical care discount cards and pharmacy discount cards LC1651 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Revise seed potato disease control law LC1652 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Revise commercial fertilizer labeling law LC1653 SB 266 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Tester, J Revise bonding requirements for agriculture commodity dealers LC1917 HB 507 Drafter: Lohse, C Sponsor: Jones, L Allow more compensation for clerk & recorder who is an election administrator LC2174 SJ 13 Drafter: Barrs, C Sponsor: Tester, J Urge Taiwan to have participation in world health organization LC2236 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Support rehabilitation of St. Mary's project -- Requester: Toole, Ken LC0819 Drafter: Heiman, L Revise assessment and treatment of centrally assessed property LC0820 SB 300 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Toole, K Preference for locating state offices in downtown areas LC0821 SB 366 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Toole, K Gross receipts tax for certain corporations LC0822 SB 346 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Toole, K Separate classes for commercial and residential property LC0918 Drafter: Everts, T Create Montana power authority LC0919 SB 256 Drafter: Barrs, C Sponsor: Toole, K Uniform net metering standards LC0920 Drafter: Barrs, C Allow municipalities to issue and renew cable TV system franchises LC0921 Drafter: Everts, T Renewable energy portfolio standard for utilities LC0922 SB 321 Drafter: Barrs, C Sponsor: Toole, K Authorize PSC initiation of rate cases for certain utilities LC0923 SB 179 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Toole, K Increase video gambling tax for certain establishments LC0924 SB 272 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Toole, K Progressive gross receipts tax for big box stores LC0925 SB 372 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Toole, K Prohibit public subsidy of certain private coal or natural gas facilities LC0934 SB 299 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Toole, K Revise contracting for state services LC0995 Drafter: Campbell, B Tie CEO compensation in publicly traded companies to employee compensation LC0996 SB 202 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Toole, K Include sexual orientation, disability, and gender in malicious intimidation law LC0997 SB 198 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S Require adoption of anti-bullying policies LC1234 SB 480 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Cromley, B Eliminate coal severance tax in-state generation incentive rate LC1235 SB 455 Drafter: Barrs, C Sponsor: Toole, K Billing period for electric and gas utility customer billing statements LC1236 SJ 36 Drafter: Barrs, C Sponsor: Toole, K Study distributed energy generation LC1237 SJ 39 Drafter: Barrs, C Sponsor: Toole, K Study possible creation of ongoing energy planning and coordinating entity LC1238 SB 199 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Toole, K Include sexual orientation in human rights and other law LC1239 SJ 19 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Elliott, J Resolution on the USA PATRIOT Act LC1291 SJ 8 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Toole, K Resolution supporting separation of church & state and quality science education LC1292 Drafter: Heiman, L Revise tax law LC1293 Drafter: Martin, J Generally revise tax law LC1294 Drafter: McClure, E Minimum wage referendum LC1867 SJ 18 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Toole, K Urge President and Congress to support stem cell research LC1888 Drafter: Martin, J Sales tax referendum LC1899 Drafter: Erickson, C Prohibit hazing in schools LC1921 Drafter: Barrs, C Urge opposition to free trade area of the Americas LC1987 SB 307 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Toole, K Generally revise universal system benefits charges LC2005 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Revise funding for water rights enforcement LC2173 SB 348 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Toole, K Increase video gambling tax for residential property tax relief tax credit -- Requester: Tropila, Joseph (Joe) LC0009 Drafter: Campbell, B Revise landlord-tenant laws LC0010 Drafter: Campbell, B Revise laws governing mobile home parks LC0037 SB 16 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Tropila, J Restrict public service announcements by certain elected officials LC0486 SB 59 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Tropila, J Create "rainy day fund" LC0489 Drafter: Martin, J Tax credits for small business health insurance for employees LC0490 Drafter: Niss, D Drug benefits for low income and senior citizens LC1898 SB 459 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Tropila, J Transfer motor carrier safety assistance program from justice to transportation LC2261 SB 497 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Tropila, J Restrict liquor license locations if within 5 miles of city upon an annexation LC2262 SB 488 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Tropila, J Revise small employer health insurance availability act premium rate -- Requester: Villa, Dan LC0535 Drafter: Heiman, L Civic responsibility tax LC0536 HB 764 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Villa, D Waste management area property tax classification LC0537 HB 481 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Lindeen, M Create main street program LC0538 Drafter: Murdo, P Allow sale of industrial tax credits LC2024 HB 624 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Villa, D Hold school districts harmless for disequalized budget status LC2150 HB 419 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Cohenour, J Expand damages for wrongful discharge LC2151 Drafter: McClure, E End moratorium on creation of high school districts -- Requester: Wagman, Pat LC0830 HB 634 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Wagman, P Revise school laws LC0831 HB 571 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Wagman, P Revise property taxes by reducing state equalization aid levy LC1037 HB 279 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Wagman, P Revise dual salary for legislators and public officers and employees LC1038 Drafter: McClure, E Constitutionally define basic system of free quality public schools LC1799 HB 280 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Wagman, P Revise use of electronic proceedings for district court LC1918 HB 328 Drafter: Murdo, P Sponsor: Wagman, P Revise laws concerning plumbing and plumbers LC1947 HB 281 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Wagman, P Revise guide licensure methods LC2049 HB 420 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Wagman, P Give reason for denying extended family member custody of abused child LC2050 Drafter: Sternberg, D Generally revise wolf management laws LC2256 Drafter: Erickson, C Board of public education to recommend policy to Legislature LC2257 Drafter: Erickson, C Revise duration of school year -- Requester: Waitschies, Karl LC1104 HB 592 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Waitschies, K Standardize penalty and interest calculations for taxes LC2240 HB 674 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Waitschies, K Ethanol production and use act -- Requester: Wanzenried, David LC0928 Drafter: Martin, J Revise tax laws LC0929 Drafter: Erickson, C Indian nation economic growth initiative LC0930 Drafter: McClure, E Technical education capital investment program LC0931 HB 241 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Wanzenried, D Executive branch reorganization commission LC0932 Drafter: Campbell, B Unemployment initiative -- worker training fund LC0933 Drafter: Campbell, B Revise consumer credit report laws LC1030 HB 331 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Wanzenried, D Joint underwriting association for medical malpractice insurance LC1151 Drafter: Bohyer, D Revise laws implementing help America vote act LC1343 Drafter: MacMaster, J Recording of custodial interrogations LC1702 Drafter: Everts, T Make universal system benefits law permanent LC1703 Drafter: Kurtz, L Revise annexation law LC1704 HB 537 Drafter: Murdo, P Sponsor: Wanzenried, D Prohibit adverse use of inquiries regarding insurance coverage LC1705 HB 342 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Wanzenried, D Revise laws on sewer districts LC1788 Drafter: Kurtz, L Revise municipal incorporation laws LC1825 HB 353 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Wanzenried, D Procedure for access to landlocked property LC1959 Drafter: Murdo, P Revise work comp laws LC1960 Drafter: Petesch, G Revise fiscal note laws LC1962 Drafter: Fox, S Study of barriers to volunteer health care services LC2118 HB 550 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Windy Boy, J Fund youth leadership forum for students with disabilities LC2335 HB 745 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Matthews, G Supplemental appropriations LC2340 Drafter: Fox, S House resolution urging performance audit of state assumption of district courts -- Requester: Ward, John LC2193 HB 602 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Ward, J Require judges to decide cases in 90 days or salary not paid -- Requester: Warden, Bill LC1915 HB 478 Drafter: Lohse, C Sponsor: Warden, B Selective service option on driver's license application LC1916 HB 717 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Warden, B Constitutional amendment to prohibit both a sales tax and income tax LC2094 Drafter: McClure, E University system student loan repayment fund LC2140 HB 783 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Himmelberger, D Revise utility tax tracker -- Requester: Weinberg, Dan LC1610 SB 492 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Weinberg, D Dormant mineral interests act LC1650 SJ 7 Drafter: Barrs, C Sponsor: Weinberg, D Urge comprehensive binational assessment of Flathead-Kootenai watersheds LC1894 Drafter: Campbell, B Protections against computer trespass and spam LC2283 SB 460 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Weinberg, D Clarify mail ballot bond election for unified school district -- Requester: Wells, Jack LC1811 HB 384 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Wells, J Modify law on airport authorities LC1812 Drafter: Martin, J Tuition tax credits for education expenses LC1813 HB 497 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Wells, J Right-to-work law LC1814 HB 385 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Wells, J Revise law on driver license eligibility -- Requester: Wheat, Mike LC0471 SB 18 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Wheat, M Provide additional judge for 18th judicial district LC0578 SB 195 Drafter: Kolman, J Sponsor: Wheat, M Quality growth act LC0579 SB 173 Drafter: Kolman, J Sponsor: Hawks, B Waterside protection act -- building setbacks LC0816 SB 200 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Wheat, M Revise appointment and term of chief water judge and water court location LC0817 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Clarify and revise use on "on motion" in water adjudication LC0818 HB 782 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: McNutt, W Require issue remarks to be resolved before issuing final decree LC1241 SB 269 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Wheat, M Clarify definition of ground water LC1242 HB 308 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Malcolm, B Make permanent law on temporary changes in appropriation right LC1323 Drafter: Lane, V Require identity of subsurface owner upon transfer of surface interest LC1324 Drafter: Everts, T Security for surface owner compensation for oil and gas damage LC1325 SB 258 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Wheat, M Revise compensation of surface owner for damage by oil and gas operation LC1326 Drafter: Petesch, G Termination and notice of termination of dormant mineral estates LC1327 Drafter: Murdo, P Revise method for changing insurance rates LC1328 Drafter: MacMaster, J Revise medical negligence insurance statutes LC1329 Drafter: Murdo, P Revise workplace safety laws LC1330 SB 451 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Wheat, M Revise speech-language and audiologists licensing laws LC1331 SB 375 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Wheat, M Revise venue of out-of-state railroad defendants LC1332 Drafter: Lane, V Revise and clarify laws on interest payments on tort judgments LC1333 SB 378 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Wheat, M Allow prefiling request for insurance liability limits for torts LC1334 Drafter: Lane, V Statement of damages inadmissible as evidence LC1335 SB 344 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Wheat, M Revise laws on punitive damages LC1336 SB 196 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Wheat, M Prohibit order concealing public hazards LC1337 SB 379 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Wheat, M Corporate accountability act LC1338 SB 208 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Perry, G Increase conviction charge to fund victim services LC1339 Drafter: Kurtz, L Uniform penalties for zoning violations LC1340 Drafter: Lohse, C Revise park creation through subdivision process LC1341 SB 216 Drafter: Kolman, J Sponsor: Lind, G Household fee for voluntary private land conservation LC1737 Drafter: Fox, S Revise medically needy eligibility LC1738 SB 209 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Wheat, M Regulate postclaim underwriting LC1739 SB 238 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Wheat, M Create insurance consumer protection fund LC1740 SB 239 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Wheat, M Securities investor education fund LC1741 SB 374 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Wheat, M Revise selection of chief justice LC1742 Drafter: Fox, S Interim study of judicial redistricting LC1743 SB 343 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Wheat, M Increase beer tax to fund alcohol and drug prevention and treatment LC1964 SB 377 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Wheat, M Define municipal use for water use act LC1965 SB 376 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Wheat, M Require environmental impact statement on certain reach of Gallatin River LC2190 Drafter: Heiman, L Issue 100 more restaurant beer & wine licenses based on bed tax collections LC2238 Drafter: Campbell, B Health reimbursement accounts for noninsured under Davis-Bacon -- Requester: Williams, Carol LC1698 SB 283 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Williams, C Revise partner and family member assault LC2135 SB 363 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Williams, C Revise special education laws LC2176 SJ 16 Drafter: Barrs, C Sponsor: Williams, C Urge congress to resist privatization of social security LC2365 SJ 37 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Williams, C Study child protection system -- Requester: Wilson, Bill LC0626 Drafter: Murdo, P Increase minimum wage LC0627 Drafter: Campbell, B Prohibit use of credit scoring LC0628 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Same day voter registration LC0629 Drafter: Niss, D Urge Congress to authorize Canadian drug importation LC1299 Drafter: Campbell, B Ban sale of candy- or fruit-flavored cigarettes LC1415 Drafter: Petesch, G Revise responsibilities of snowsport operators and participants LC1826 Drafter: MacMaster, J Drug dealer liability act -- Requester: Windham, Jeanne LC2022 HB 264 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Windham, J Redirect restitution payments to office victim services LC2084 Drafter: Bohyer, D Mandatory hand recount for certain elections LC2085 Drafter: Campbell, B Define "project" for construction statutes -- Requester: Windy Boy, Jonathan LC1095 Drafter: Everts, T Reclamation of Zortman/Landusky mines LC1717 HB 452 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Windy Boy, J Implement recommendations for redesign of health programs for Indians LC1718 HB 378 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Windy Boy, J Equitable distribution of fish and game funds between state, tribal governments LC1719 HJ 6 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Windy Boy, J Urge USDA to locate rural development satellite offices in rural Montana LC1875 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Intertribal cattle connect tracking system pilot project LC1930 HB 379 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Windy Boy, J Fund Zortman-Landusky mine reclamation LC2020 HB 635 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Windy Boy, J State recognition of tribal conservation districts LC2227 HJ 11 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Windy Boy, J Urge cooperation between state, federal & tribal agricultural research programs LC2304 HB 704 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Windy Boy, J Time requirements for certain DPHHS actions involving long-term care facilities LC2316 HB 611 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Windy Boy, J Increase penalties for partner or family member assault -- Requester: Wiseman, Brady LC1567 Drafter: Campbell, B Revise laws governing private investments LC1568 Drafter: Bohyer, D Electronic access to certain government information LC1569 HB 297 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Wiseman, B Require use of paper ballots in all elections LC1570 HB 340 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Wiseman, B Television and radio advertising to counter meth abuse LC1571 HB 441 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Wiseman, B Sale of pseudoephedrine only by prescription LC1572 HB 440 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Wiseman, B Require locks on anhydrous ammonia storage tanks LC1573 Drafter: Lane, V Enhance drug addiction treatment in correctional system LC1574 HB 439 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Wiseman, B Disallow double credit for foreign income tax payment LC1575 Drafter: Lane, V Revise laws on mineral estates LC1576 Drafter: Martin, J Generally revise tax laws LC1924 Drafter: Kurtz, L Revise laws on special improvement districts LC1925 Drafter: McClure, E Phase in increases in minimum wage LC1954 Drafter: Everts, T Oil, gas, and coal surtax to fund alternative energy research LC1955 HB 502 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Wiseman, B Eliminate background check for off-premises beer and wine licenses LC2163 HB 517 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Wiseman, B Provide for issuance of a Montana distillery license LC2277 Drafter: Barrs, C Encourage alternative energy research -- Requester: Witt, John LC0694 HB 114 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Witt, J Extend duration of historic right-of-way on state land LC1844 HB 749 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Ripley, R Revise nursing home bed tax LC2154 Drafter: Murdo, P Revise independent contractor law LC2155 HB 795 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Witt, J Revise laws related to transportation and fuel taxes