Report: LAW0330L Apr. 16, 2005 at 03:15 PM 2005 MONTANA LEGISLATURE - (406)444-3064 59th Regular Session DAILY SUMMARY OF FLOOR ACTIONS REPORT - Senate Floor Actions for: 04/16/2005 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Coding Key F -- Fiscal Note Indica A -- Appropriatio R -- Revenu ----------------------------------------------------------------------- OB # 6 -Motions Conference Committee Appointed (S) Conference HB 46 F Parker, J Crime of vehicular homicide The President Appoints Senators Wheat, Laslovich, and McGee OB # 6 -Motions Motion Failed HB 611 F R Windy Boy, J Increase penalties for partner or family member assault Blast Motion Failed on Voice Vote HB 695 F Vote: 25-25 Jayne, J Fund representation for indigent victims of domestic violence Blast Motion Failed OB # 6 -Motions Motion to Reconsider Failed HB 410 F R Vote: 25-25 Facey, T Revise date of lien and taxation for new construction OB # 6 -Motions On Motion Rules Suspended SJ 33 Vote: 30-20 Weinberg, D Study types of subsurface interests that have been severed from surface interest Motion to put bill on third reading failed OB # 6 -Motions Reconsidered Previous Act; Remains in 3rd Read CC Proce HB 46 F Vote: 47-3 Parker, J Crime of vehicular homicide OB # 6 -Motions Rereferred to Committee (S) Natural Resources SJ 42 Ryan, D Recognize service of Montana national guard members OB # 7 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills Referred to Committee (S) Natural Resources HJ 33 Olson, A Study contract timber harvesting HJ 36 Ripley, R Study resource indemnity trust funding and allocation (S) Public Health, Welfare And Safety HJ 32 Sesso, J Urge review of rules on provider payments (S) State Administration HJ 39 Gallik, D Study alternatives to existing campaign financing system HJ 41 Campbell, M Study economic development in Indian country HJ 42 Jent, L Study investment of pension funds (S) Taxation HJ 26 Harris, C Study state financial reliance on fed funds; implications of fed budget deficits HJ 40 Harris, C Support US constitutional amendment on balanced budget OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Concurred HB 249 F A Vote: 26-24 Lindeen, M Economic development trust fund HB 713 A Vote: 31-19 Franklin, E Fund national guard and military mission assessment and promotion OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Concurred on Voice Vote HB 28 F A Vote: 50-0 Wanzenried, D Reserve funds for large-scale IT and equipment for Legislature HB 45 Vote: 49-1 Olson, A Revise sick leave laws Senator McGee Dissenting HB 700 F Vote: 50-0 Mendenhall, S Revise allocation and use of metal mines license tax OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Concurred on Voice Vote HB 758 F A Vote: 50-0 Mcnutt, W Oil, gas, and coal natural resource account fund HB 761 A Vote: 46-4 Noonan, A Life insurance premium reinbursement for members of national guard/reserve Senators Barkus, O'Neil, Stapleton, and Balyeat Dissenting OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Conference Committee Report Adopted on Voic HB 227 F R Vote: 50-0 Galvin-Halcro, K Revising deferral of property taxes for active military personnel HB 348 F R Vote: 48-2 Buzzas, R Revise youth access to alcohol and provide for keg registration Senators Cocchiarella, and Ryan Dissenting HB 540 F A Vote: 49-1 Dickenson, S Bonding for higher education and other state projects Senator McGee Dissenting SB 40 Vote: 50-0 Mcgee, D Allow for petition by property owners to create RSID -- waive protest SB 139 Vote: 50-0 Esp, J Review and modification of child support orders SB 175 Vote: 50-0 Cromley, B Allow zoning classification as street maintenance assessment method SB 461 F Vote: 49-1 Steinbeisser, D Wolf collaring near livestock or population center Senator Esp Dissenting OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Conference Committee Report Rejected HB 625 Vote: 22-28 Rice, D Revise laws governing resort communities and resort areas OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Free Conference committee Report Adopted on HB 99 F R Vote: 48-2 Lange, M Penalty for driving when license suspended or revoked for DUI or test refusal Senators Gebhardt, and Balyeat Dissenting OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Free Conference committee Report Adopted on HB 177 Vote: 50-0 Olson, A Revise election procedure HB 606 F R Vote: 50-0 Gutsche, G Certain small miners using impoundment to store waste must obtain DEQ approval SB 107 Vote: 49-1 Smith, F Clarify conditions requiring agricultural chemical groundwater management plans Senator Gebhardt Dissenting OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Governor's Proposed Amendments Concurred on SB 212 Vote: 50-0 Esp, J Revise allocation and distribution of federal mineral leasing funds SB 401 Vote: 50-0 Laslovich, J Revise UCC OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Governor's Proposed Amendments Not Concurre SB 260 Vote: 28-22 Perry, G Confirmation of written decision to oral pronouncement -- contested cases OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading House Amendments Concurred SB 293 F R Vote: 34-16 Black, J Revise laws related to ethanol SB 499 F Vote: 28-22 Keenan, B Revise public mental health system laws OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading House Amendments Concurred on Voice Vote SB 222 F Vote: 50-0 Barkus, G Revise local option fuel tax SJ 6 Vote: 50-0 Wheat, M Study legal services for low and moderate income Montanans SJ 11 Vote: 49-1 Laible, R Study subdivision review process Senator McGee Dissenting OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading House Amendments Not Concurred on Voice Vot SB 319 F R Vote: 45-5 Ellingson, J Public financing for supreme court candidates Senators O'Neil, Barkus, Balyeat, Steinbeisser, Balyeat Dissenting OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed SB 526 Vote: 21-29 Cobb, J Revise expenditure limit to exclude ballot issue dedications and provider taxes SB 526 Vote: 22-28 Cobb, J Revise expenditure limit to exclude ballot issue dedications and provider taxes OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Passed SB 526 Vote: 29-21 Cobb, J Revise expenditure limit to exclude ballot issue dedications and provider taxes SJ 33 Vote: 26-23 Weinberg, D Study types of subsurface interests that have been severed from surface interest OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills Resolution Adopted SR 17 Vote: 50-0 Squires, C Confirm certain governor's appointees SR 18 Vote: 50-0 Squires, C Confirm governor's appointments OB # 9 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Concurred HB 438 F Vote: 50-0 Buzzas, R Braille literacy services for blind or visually impaired children HB 535 F R Vote: 47-3 Jones, L Revise taxation of stripper well production HB 550 A Vote: 46-4 Windy Boy, J Fund youth leadership forum for students with disabilities HB 584 F A Vote: 34-16 Harris, C Promote growth of film and other media in Montana HB 592 F R Vote: 44-6 Waitschies, K Standardize penalty and interest calculations for taxes OB # 9 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Concurred HB 667 F R Vote: 39-11 Wanzenried, D Purchasing pools, tax credit for health insurance HB 671 F R Vote: 47-3 Musgrove, J Generally revise motor vehicle law HB 678 Vote: 48-2 Cohenour, J Revise length limits on triple-trailer truck configuration HB 689 Vote: 50-0 Arntzen, E Clawback provision for tax abatements HB 756 F R Vote: 48-2 Gutsche, G Encourage production and use of biodiesel HB 776 F A R Vote: 47-3 Raser, H Revise law on taxation of biodiesel and provide incentives HB 802 F R Vote: 37-13 Olson, A Eliminate annual permit surcharge fee for video gambling machines HJ 34 Vote: 40-10 Cohenour, J Interim study on impacts of super fund sites on surrounding communities OB # 9 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Conference Committee Report Adopted HB 115 F R Vote: 49-1 Mcnutt, W Generally revise property tax exemption laws HB 146 F R Vote: 46-4 Gallik, D Civil false claims act HB 367 Vote: 44-6 Parker, J Revise laws to reflect Justice Courts as a court of record HB 517 F R Vote: 35-15 Wiseman, B Provide for issuance of a Montana distillery license SB 443 Vote: 49-1 Roush, G Auto insurance premium reductions for certain national guard and reservists OB # 9 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Free Conference Committee Report Adopted HB 361 F R Vote: 38-12 Gallik, D Revise opencut mining act HB 493 Vote: 32-18 Noonan, A Revise aerospace technology bond program SB 146 F Vote: 50-0 Mcgee, D Statewide public defender system SB 217 F Vote: 32-18 Larson, L Revise apprentice training laws OB # 9 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by House OB # 9 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by House SB 41 Vote: 50-0 Keenan, B Medicaid redesign: funding principles SB 68 Vote: 50-0 Balyeat, J Recodify property tax exemption laws SB 85 F R Vote: 50-0 Squires, C Income tax checkoff for renal dialysis SB 87 F R Vote: 50-0 Elliott, J Clarify appeal and payment of protested taxes for centrally assessed property SB 296 F R Vote: 49-1 Black, J Alternative method for assessing, taxing certain land parcels SB 407 F R Vote: 49-1 Grimes, D Revise minor in possession law SB 432 F Vote: 50-0 Brueggeman, J Revise family education savings program SB 477 Vote: 50-0 Elliott, J Per diem rate for persons in state portion of regional correctional facility SB 486 F R Vote: 50-0 Cocchiarella, V Revise viatical settlement law