Report: LAW0330L Apr. 06, 2005 at 10:10 PM 2005 MONTANA LEGISLATURE - (406)444-3064 59th Regular Session DAILY SUMMARY OF FLOOR ACTIONS REPORT - Senate Floor Actions for: 04/06/2005 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Coding Key F -- Fiscal Note Indica A -- Appropriatio R -- Revenu ----------------------------------------------------------------------- OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Committee Report--Bill Concurred (S) Judiciary HB 22 F A R Mcnutt, W Funding for water adjudication (Wheat) HB 643 F R Dowell, T Eliminate smoking in enclosed public places (Wheat) (S) Taxation HB 89 F Witt, J Revise requirements for automated reporting system for gambling machines (Story) OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Committee Report--Bill Concurred as Amended (S) Fish And Game HB 235 F R Lange, M Enhance hunter management laws--PL/PW recommendations (Barkus) (S) Taxation HB 186 F Bergren, B Clarify status of new types of vehicles (Essmann) HB 541 F R Glaser, B Allow motor homes 11 years old and older to be permanently registered (Gebhardt) OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Sent to Enrolling SB 76 F Laslovich, J Allow limited development of Lost Creek state park for camp host pad OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Sent to Enrolling SB 95 Roush, G Revise oil and gas air quality permit application laws SB 212 Esp, J Revise allocation and distribution of federal mineral leasing funds SB 214 Gebhardt, K Clarify law on damages for trespass to take timber SB 225 F Cocchiarella, V Revise FDIC levels for local government SB 244 F R Squires, C Exclude appurtenances on certain noncommercial vehicles from width measurements SB 335 Williams, C Revise laws applicable to blind vendors SB 349 Cocchiarella, V Require insurer not designate rental company and direct pay for rental cars SB 350 Cocchiarella, V Revise subdivision review exemptions SB 355 F Shockley, J Revise court reporter salaries SB 365 F Ellingson, J Revise laws related to universal system benefit laws SB 368 Cocchiarella, V Revise subsequent injury fund criteria SB 370 F Squires, C Detention officers included in sheriffs' retirement system SB 410 Gallus, S Revise law on urban wildlife SB 457 Gebhardt, K Clarify requirements for cancellation of insurance for nonpayment of premiums SB 470 Harrington, D Certain supreme court meetings to be open SB 497 F Tropila, J Restrict liquor license locations if within 5 miles of city upon an annexation OB # 6 -Motions Conference Committee Appointed SB 40 Mcgee, D Allow for petition by property owners to create RSID -- waive protest The President Appoints Senators Hawks, Gebhardt, and McGee OB # 6 -Motions Reconsidered Previous Action; Placed on 2nd Reading OB # 6 -Motions Reconsidered Previous Action; Placed on 2nd Reading HB 99 F R Vote: 47-3 Lange, M Penalty for driving when license suspended or revoked for DUI or test refusal Senators O'Neill, Balyeat, and Bales Dissenting HB 421 F R Vote: 29-20 Golie, G Nonresident child of resident hunting and fishing licenses OB # 6 -Motions Rereferred to Committee (S) Finance And Claims SB 524 F Cooney, M Revise date of valuation of certain classes of property OB # 6 -Motions Taken from 2nd Reading; Rereferred to Committee (S) Finance And Claims HB 60 Vote: 50-0 Harris, C Indoor cleanup standards for methamphetamine labs HB 374 F R Vote: 50-0 Harris, C Increase drunk driving penalty when person under 16 was in vehicle HB 614 F Vote: 50-0 Harris, C County courthouse restoration act HB 740 F A Vote: 50-0 Heinert, R Appropriate money for asbestos-disease related programs HB 742 F A Vote: 50-0 Buzzas, R Create registry for declarations concerning life-sustaining treatment HB 790 F A Vote: 50-0 Peterson, J Interim study on split estates and coal bed methane reclamation and bonding OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Concur Motion Failed HB 672 F Vote: 24-25 Butcher, E Authorize transfer of school general fund balance to flex fund OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Concurred HB 643 F R Vote: 40-10 Dowell, T Eliminate smoking in enclosed public places HB 742 F A Vote: 33-16 Buzzas, R Create registry for declarations concerning life-sustaining OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Concurred treatment OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Concurred as Amended HB 406 F R Vote: 39-11 Bergren, B Country of origin placarding OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Concurred as Amended on Voice Vote HB 790 F A Vote: 50-0 Peterson, J Interim study on split estates and coal bed methane reclamation and bonding OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Concurred on Voice Vote HB 12 F A Vote: 50-0 Sesso, J General obligation bonds for energy conservation program HB 60 Vote: 48-2 Harris, C Indoor cleanup standards for methamphetamine labs Senators Esp and O'Neil Dissenting HB 102 F A Vote: 50-0 Lenhart, R Statutory appropriation for highway patrol officers' retirement HB 173 F Vote: 50-0 Heinert, R Allow use of search and rescue surcharge in fiscal year after deposit HB 299 A Vote: 50-0 Wells, J Long-range building program bonds HB 374 F R Vote: 48-2 Harris, C Increase drunk driving penalty when person under 16 was in vehicle Senators O'Neil, and Bales Dissenting HB 470 F Vote: 48-2 Clark, P Applicants to pay for certain environmental impact statements Senators Grimes and Steinbeisser Dissenting HB 513 F R Vote: 50-0 Raser, H Extend tax credit for donation for developmental disabilities services HB 528 Vote: 48-2 Koopman, R Year round beer and wine license for west Yellowstone airport Senatos Gallus and Larson Dissenting HB 540 F A Vote: 47-3 Dickenson, S Bonding for higher education and other state projects OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Concurred on Voice Vote Senators Esp, O'Neil, and Balyeat Dissenting HB 614 F Vote: 45-5 Harris, C County courthouse restoration act Senators Bales, Esp, O'Neill, Story, and Balyeat Dissenting HB 625 Vote: 50-0 Rice, D Revise laws governing resort communities and resort areas HB 740 F A Vote: 50-0 Heinert, R Appropriate money for asbestos-disease related programs HB 772 F A Vote: 49-1 Facey, T Pay travel expenses for catastrophically injured workers Senator O'Neill Dissenting OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Conference Committee Report Adopted SB 278 F Vote: 40-10 Black, J CPA practice across jurisdiction equivalency OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading House Amendments Concurred on Voice Vote SB 145 F Vote: 50-0 Harrington, D Revise petroleum tank release compensation board laws SB 385 F Vote: 50-0 Esp, J Revise duties for mental health ombudsman to include child protective services SB 466 Vote: 50-0 Esp, J Revise mortgage and deed of trust laws OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Indefinitely Postponed HB 672 F Vote: 25-23 Butcher, E Authorize transfer of school general fund balance to flex fund OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Carried HB 540 F A Vote: 36-14 Dickenson, S Bonding for higher education and other state projects OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Carried on Voice Vote OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Carried on Voice Vote HB 406 F R Vote: 50-0 Bergren, B Country of origin placarding HB 790 F A Vote: 50-0 Peterson, J Interim study on split estates and coal bed methane reclamation and bonding OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed HB 60 Vote: 23-27 Harris, C Indoor cleanup standards for methamphetamine labs HB 406 F R Vote: 22-28 Bergren, B Country of origin placarding HB 643 F R Vote: 21-29 Dowell, T Eliminate smoking in enclosed public places OB # 9 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Concurred HB 7 F A Vote: 49-1 Callahan, T Reclamation and development grants HB 8 F A Vote: 49-1 Witt, J Renewable resource bonds and loans HB 9 F A Vote: 47-3 Witt, J Cultural and aesthetic grant appropriations HB 140 F Vote: 43-7 Parker, J Revise laws on consumer credit counseling HB 146 F R Vote: 44-6 Gallik, D Civil false claims act HB 170 F Vote: 50-0 Wilson, B Clarify fund transfers for certain vehicle taxes and fees HB 177 Vote: 49-1 Olson, A Revise election procedure HB 204 F Vote: 50-0 Witt, J Revise deposit of gambling machine inspection fee HB 326 F Vote: 48-2 Peterson, J Change penalty for 2nd & subsequent methamphetamine possession conviction HB 346 F Vote: 48-2 Golie, G Revise employment restriction for retired volunteer firefighters HB 395 F Vote: 45-5 Becker, A Revise responsibility for cost of examination and detention of mental disorder HB 436 Vote: 39-11 Himmelberger, D Developer option of donating land to school district HB 440 Vote: 50-0 Wiseman, B Require locks on anhydrous ammonia storage tanks HB 450 Vote: 35-15 Jopek, M Revise state land management OB # 9 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Concurred HB 451 F Vote: 49-1 Sonju, J Allow local government to issue Garvee bonds HB 470 F Vote: 44-6 Clark, P Applicants to pay for certain environmental impact statements HB 474 Vote: 28-22 Buzzas, R Revise county legal notice requirements HB 522 A Vote: 48-2 Jones, W Study design of state dental program HB 536 F R Vote: 49-1 Callahan, T Generally revise court automation surcharge HB 587 Vote: 50-0 Bergren, B Require certain retirement benefits for a minor to be paid to a trust HB 591 Vote: 44-6 Jopek, M Clarify applicability of local zoning regulations to sand and gravel operations HB 624 Vote: 35-15 Villa, D Hold school districts harmless for disequalized budget status HB 628 F Vote: 40-10 Clark, P Registration and board requirements for certain alternative schools and programs HB 666 F Vote: 39-11 Bergren, B Revise laws related to county water and sewer districts HB 684 Vote: 46-4 Maedje, R Revise weight limits along Canadian border HB 687 F Vote: 33-17 Mendenhall, S Revise laws governing tobacco HB 759 F R Vote: 48-2 Koopman, R Revise registration rental vehicle fleets OB # 9 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by House SB 127 F Vote: 50-0 Keenan, B Medicaid redesign: home and community-based services SJ 7 Vote: 49-1 Weinberg, D Urge comprehensive binational assessment of Flathead-Kootenai watersheds SJ 12 Vote: 47-3 Kitzenberg, S Resolution promoting civic education in schools