Report: LAW0330L Feb. 28, 2007 at 01:10 PM 2007 MONTANA LEGISLATURE - (406)444-3064 60th Regular Session DAILY SUMMARY OF FLOOR ACTIONS REPORT - House Floor Actions for: 02/28/2007 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Coding Key F -- Fiscal Note Indica A -- Appropriatio R -- Revenu ----------------------------------------------------------------------- OB # 99-LSD Staff Entry Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal HB 45 F Villa, D Revise school finance laws HB 47 Gallik, D Revise size of parcel for disposal of household or agricultural waste HB 50 Rice, D Revise jurisdiction for issuance of warrant HB 53 Bixby, N Revise Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act HB 54 F Dickenson, S Program to promote responsible gambling HB 56 F Gallik, D Remove limitations on coal board grants to tribal governments HB 71 F Maclaren, G Require trapper safety and education course; providing exceptions HB 79 F Mcalpin, D Provide for refund of certain taxes and fees to customer from whom collected HB 85 Musgrove, J Revise cemetery district laws to allow elimination of trust funds HB 88 F Dickenson, S Regulate electrical generation facility waste HB 101 F Ebinger, B Revise insurance coverage for pediatric audiological services HB 103 Witte, C Amend constitution to revise qualifications for legislative candidates HB 104 Furey, K Revise exempt water rights laws HB 119 F Cohenour, J Revise water quality laws HB 123 Lange, M Revise laws related to electricity supply and default supply service HB 133 Sesso, J Revise Information Access Montana Act HB 134 F Lange, M Regulate rates of local government energy transmission facilities HB 138 F Mcnutt, W Groundwater appropriations in closed basins OB # 99-LSD Staff Entry Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal HB 142 Jacobson, H Authorize active duty call out for disaster preparedness training HB 146 F Jayne, J Expand class III gambling on reservations HB 152 F Branae, G Inflationary increases for K-12 BASE aid and general fund components HB 163 Koopman, R Limit public employees from and expenditure of public funds on lobbying HB 164 F Koopman, R School volunteers and tax deduction HB 165 Peterson, K Revise requirements for district court judges HB 168 Cohenour, J Clarify state fund obligation to provide default coverage HB 169 F Lange, M Uniform public complaint process HB 170 Thomas, B Net metering for wind turbines HB 172 F Campbell, M Electronic recording of custodial questioning HB 173 F Cordier, D Revise weighted average discount ratio for liquor stores HB 174 F Lambert, C Revise reimbursement of counties for detention costs HB 178 F Wilmer, F Revise laws and funding for university system HB 181 F Jopek, M 2 addition PIR days--content decided by local board HB 182 F Jopek, M Fund school technology, at-risk, and gifted and talented HB 183 F Jopek, M Agriculture revolving loan program for biodiesel facilities HB 184 Jopek, M Protect public access to water via growth policy HB 186 F Jopek, M Efficiency standards for state motor pool HB 187 F Jopek, M Increase jury duty pay HB 192 Stahl, W Indemnification provisions in state loans to local government HB 197 F Campbell, M Require highway signs for all accredited colleges HB 199 F Jones, W Water-based recreational access donations/donor recognition HB 200 Jopek, M Expand state land classifications HB 208 Peterson, K Vehicle forfeitures for DUI HB 210 Peterson, K Revise board of pardons and parole OB # 99-LSD Staff Entry Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal HB 212 Windy Boy, J Ban credit scoring on auto insurance HB 213 Windy Boy, J Healthy workplace HB 218 Lange, M Revise net metering laws HB 221 F Witte, C Reduce size of legislature HB 224 F Cohenour, J Require seat belts in new school buses HB 228 Ward, J Revise building permit laws HB 229 F Mendenhall, S Judicial recusal from case where attorney made campaign contribution HB 230 Koopman, R Alternative teacher certification HB 232 F Lake, B Nonresident seniors/fish & hunt game birds upon purchase of conservation license HB 234 Lake, B Law enforcement notice to property appraisers for suspected meth houses HB 237 Phillips, M Require phase-in of renewable energy supply HB 243 Wiseman, B Increase amount of homestead exemption HB 245 F Wiseman, B State assumption of absentee ballot cost HB 246 Kottel, D Disclosure of preferred provider contracting with nonpreferred provider HB 248 Kottel, D Disclosure requirements for consumer service warranties sold HB 249 F Ward, J Revise requirements for self-insuring motor vehicles HB 250 F Stoker, R State payment of cost of child abuse and neglect cases HB 252 F Peterson, K Revise local government powers HB 261 F Jopek, M Mercury disposal standards HB 262 Jopek, M Water rights in growth counties HB 263 F Heinert, R Require DNA sample when charged with felony HB 266 Jore, R Revising late voter registration HB 267 Erickson, R Clarify impact fee laws HB 268 Kottel, D Written informed consent for nonemergency surgery OB # 99-LSD Staff Entry Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal HB 277 F Reinhart, M Child safety restraint violation as primary offense HB 279 Driscoll, R Restrict signature gatherers to hourly wage HB 280 Hawk, R Revise impact fee laws HB 282 F Erickson, R Sequestration to slow global warming HB 288 Wiseman, B Depleted uranium testing for certain veterans HB 295 Erickson, R Revise use of adopted growth policy HB 297 F Hamilton, R Add teachers to state health insurance HB 301 Reinhart, M Secure and sustainable energy policy act HB 302 F Erickson, R Unclaimed lottery funds to fund affordable housing account HB 303 F Furey, K Allow crushed or recycled glass in state highway projects HB 306 Jore, R Prohibit State from ceding jurisdiction over certain nontribally owned fee lands HB 308 F Van Dyk, K High performance buildings for community development act HB 309 F Bergren, B Revise biodiesel and ethanol laws HB 311 Erickson, R Revise medical marijuana laws HB 313 F Jones, W Constitutional amendment to limit taxable value for senior citizens HB 314 Jones, L Clarify appointment authority for airport authorities HB 318 Himmelberger, D Increase minimum fuel octane level to 87 HB 320 Ross, J Close Fiddler Creek subbasin HB 323 Thomas, B Rights pertaining to funeral and disposition arrangements HB 325 F Dutton, E Allow employer to require payment of employees by electronic transfers HB 336 F Cohenour, J Contracted government services accountability HB 342 F Stahl, W Comprehensive and systematic performance audits HB 344 Wells, J Right to work HB 346 F Kottel, D Authorize municipal utilities to provide electricity supply to jurisdiction OB # 99-LSD Staff Entry Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal HB 349 F Keane, J Statutorily restrict bill draft requests HB 352 Barrett, D Protect students from threats by other students HB 355 F Lambert, C Require background checks for commercial drivers transporting passengers HB 358 Dutton, E Revise service fee for issuing bad check HB 360 Mcchesney, B Prohibit use of nonwood bats in competitive nat'l youth league baseball games HB 367 Himmelberger, D County fireworks regulation HB 373 Mcnutt, W Revise water use act HB 375 Jones, L Allow insurance rate setting based on not-at-fault accidents HB 376 Milburn, M Modify stream access restrictions regarding campfires HB 380 F Furey, K Direct negotiation of food purchases by state agencies from Montana producers HB 381 F Furey, K Authorize Montana production or processing as criteria in bidding for food HB 382 Maclaren, G Require lighted headlights when windshield wipers in use HB 385 Erickson, R Authorize funding of transportation systems with revenue bonds HB 386 F Ripley, R Exclude life estates from assets for Medicaid eligibility HB 387 F Caferro, M Increase CHIP eligibility level HB 391 F Furey, K Food stamp redemption at farmer's market HB 392 F Bergren, B CAFO cost reimbursement in certain instances HB 396 F Furey, K WIC voucher use at farmer's market HB 398 F Hendrick, G Restrict access to certain big game licenses HB 399 F Villa, D Health insurance option for local economic development organizations HB 403 Jore, R Constitutionally recognize life begins at conception HB 404 Jore, R Eliminate compulsory attendance laws HB 408 Wiseman, B Prohibit tire or hazardous waste incineration for energy generation OB # 99-LSD Staff Entry Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal HB 411 F Erickson, R Expand major facility siting act HB 421 Koopman, R Regulate access to information created by auto event data recorders HB 424 F Barrett, D Revise law on rec use of water/comm'n duty re marking, impact, leg report HB 429 F Sesso, J Revise medicaid funding principles HB 432 Wiseman, B Liability for GMO's that escape property boundaries HB 434 F Wiseman, B Revise electric energy utility restructuring HB 445 Taylor, J No disciplinary action for certain nontraditional medical practices HB 446 F Villa, D Reimburse counties for costs related to state mental health facilities HB 448 Kottel, D Clarify utility customer choice HB 453 Wiseman, B Citizen data protection act HB 457 Olson, A Require county commissioners to be elected by district electors HB 465 Jore, R Revise medical and religious exemptions for immunization HB 471 Dickenson, S Rent notification for elderly and disabled HB 474 F Stahl, W Exempt land under county roads from property taxation HB 476 F Van Dyk, K Revise special elk permit law/waiting period/exceptions HB 477 F Raser, H Revise law on transfer of information to schools from certain entities HB 478 F Raser, H Clarify tuition payments for homeless children HB 482 Hamilton, R Disclosure of insurance underwriting information HB 483 Cohenour, J Revise laws governing tires HB 486 F Beck, B Revise requirements for motor vehicle liability insurance HB 489 Erickson, R Revise planning and zoning to accommodate solar energy and devices HB 493 Cohenour, J Labeling for genetically modified seeds HB 498 F Sands, D Revise sick leave eligibility for public employees OB # 99-LSD Staff Entry Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal HB 499 Pomnichowski, J Revise law on technology tax increment financing district HB 500 Cohenour, J Limited hunting season for disabled hunters HB 504 Gallik, D Revise motor vehicle laws HB 505 F Gallik, D Promote use of alternative transportation HB 506 F Mendenhall, S Medical treatment, nutrition, and hydration to prevent death HB 508 F Rice, D Revise wages definition to reduce unemployment ins. and work comp contributions HB 509 F Erickson, R Revise coal mining laws HB 513 Wells, J Authorize termination at-will employment HB 516 F Hands, B Fund affordable housing revolving loan act HB 517 F Branae, G Revise scenic byways laws HB 525 F Koopman, R Encourage intellectual diversity in university system HB 527 Musgrove, J Revise child abuse reporting HB 528 F Thomas, B Revise state document systems to reflect actual names HB 530 F Peterson, K Require paid rest breaks for certain employees HB 535 Furey, K County regulation of fireworks HB 542 Gallik, D Authorize insurance commissioner to adopt rules protecting military persons HB 543 Gallik, D Disclosure of limits on liability insurance HB 546 Phillips, M Revise local authority to alter speed limits HB 547 F Sinrud, J Revise laws governing legislative branch HB 548 F Himmelberger, D Revise parental rights and foster child laws HB 549 F Himmelberger, D English proficiency to acquire driver license HB 550 F Bixby, N Review crime and sentence data HB 551 F Becker, A County costs for precommitment evaluation for mental illness HB 553 Callahan, T Injured worker choice of rehabilitation services HB 558 F Wilmer, F Purchase of fuel efficient vehicles by state OB # 99-LSD Staff Entry Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal HB 561 F Musgrove, J Revise county bonding authority HB 562 F Grinde, W Revise laws governing constituency accounts HB 565 Peterson, K Clarifying negligence principles in workplace safety act HB 568 Bergren, B Revise laws governing legislative branch HB 571 F Windy Boy, J DPHHS performance indicators HB 573 Erickson, R Revise land use planning laws HB 575 F Caferro, M Revise TANF laws HB 576 F Caferro, M Preference for locating state offices in downtown area HB 581 Hamilton, R Revise stopping requirements for cyclists HB 582 Jopek, M Interim zoning for counties HB 586 F Windy Boy, J Air quality emission limits for power plants HB 588 Everett, G Add exempt sale provision to subdivisions exempt from review HB 589 Everett, G Revise criteria for first minor subdivision HB 593 F Furey, K Reduced speed limit near Milltown HB 601 F Small-Eastman, V Establish minority and women business development office HB 604 F Jopek, M Revise ethics laws HB 605 Keane, J Revise board of medical examiner laws HB 612 F Henry, T Create responsible sexual health program HB 614 F Butcher, E Require transferability of university system credits HB 615 F Butcher, E SAT required for student graduation and school funding HB 620 F Dutton, E Annual legislative sessions HB 621 Mcgillvray, T Revise health insurance mandates HB 624 F Clark, E Implement nursing compact HB 628 F Peterson, K Revising eligibility requirements for certain underground storage tanks HB 631 Jopek, M Identify state lands with unique corner post HB 632 F Wiseman, B Mandatory random audit of elections OB # 99-LSD Staff Entry Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal HB 640 F Grinde, W Clarifying the definition of public building in the context of Architecture HB 642 F Milburn, M Define county road bridge easement/provide use for stream access w/conditions HB 646 F Butcher, E Require testing in English for professional/occupational & driver licenses HB 647 F Furey, K Provide workplace conflict resolution as job benefit HB 648 Ward, J Make failure to use a seatbelt admissible evidence HB 649 Sinrud, J Revise child abuse reporting laws HB 651 F Cordier, D Increase age of compulsory school attendance to 17 HB 655 F Branae, G Establishing incumbent worker training program HB 659 F Everett, G Revise statute of limitations on PSC orders HB 661 F Cohenour, J Revise transportation laws HB 663 F Villa, D County courthouse restoration act HB 666 Gallik, D Allow direct action lawsuits against motor vehicle insurers HB 670 F Himmelberger, D Retirement systems reports on actuarial costs and other items HB 671 F Hamilton, R Revise law on poet laureate compensation HB 673 F Hamilton, R Revise criteria for licensure of nonresident child of resident HB 674 Lange, M Establish qualified immunity defense HB 676 Arntzen, E Allow taking of blood sample in non-DUI cases HB 684 Reinhart, M Revise impact fee laws HB 686 Olson, A Constitutional amendment to require election be by majority vote HB 693 F Butcher, E Electronic records, documents, and communication preservation HB 698 F Windy Boy, J Revise laws for transition money for released inmates HB 699 F Windy Boy, J Fair and equitable distribution of low-income energy funds to tribes HB 702 F Jore, R Reject no child left behind act HB 704 F Keane, J Revise prevailing wage laws OB # 99-LSD Staff Entry Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal HB 705 Lambert, C Revise brand laws HB 707 F Hamilton, R Combining licensing for pump installers with water well contractors HB 708 Vincent, C Define perennial stream for streambed preservation purposes HB 709 Vincent, C Hydroelectric power considered a renewable resource HB 710 F Pomnichowski, J Prohibit work release for second or subsequent DUI HB 711 F Jore, R Recognize vested water rights on federal land HB 714 Peterson, K Admissibility of medical narrative reports in civil proceedings HB 716 F Jopek, M Local food education and market grant program HB 721 F Stahl, W Revise law on sportsman landowner relations/recreational use of streams HB 722 F Jayne, J Require justice courts to be courts of record HB 725 Peterson, K Revise human rights commission procedure HB 730 Heinert, R Require plumbing inspection for new homes HB 733 F Small-Eastman, V Cervical cancer immunization information for certain students HB 735 F Hilbert, E Allow for rural address on driver's license HB 745 F Pomnichowski, J Authorize county occupancy permits HB 747 Wilmer, F Revise health and safety laws HB 751 Stoker, R Revise law on parole revocation HB 757 F Rice, D Revise state fund laws HB 758 F Kerns, K Revise laws related to electrical energy HB 762 French, J Revise false claims act HB 767 F Himmelberger, D Proof of citizenship for certain governmental programs or functions HB 774 Glaser, B Revise raffle laws HB 775 F Jore, R Revise forfeiture law HB 776 Dutton, E Clarify law enforcement access on private roads HB 777 F Butcher, E Revise ballot issue laws OB # 99-LSD Staff Entry Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal HB 779 F Hands, B Regulate mercury-added thermostats HB 792 F Himmelberger, D Index postretirement GABA for future PERS and TRS members HB 796 Koopman, R Revise education laws HB 800 Cohenour, J Revise city annexation authority HJ 10 Hamilton, R Safe and secure food policy act HJ 11 Gallik, D Urge congressional limitation of corporate rights as persons HJ 12 Furey, K Urge designation of Milltown dam reclamation area as state park HJ 15 Furey, K Allow conservancy districts to operate water banks HJ 21 Hamilton, R Encourage science curriculum on sound scientific principles HJ 23 Cohenour, J Urge farm bill priorities HJ 29 Dickenson, S Resolution on protecting family farm & ranch/ re: corporate farming laws HJ 32 Mcalpin, D Urge increased funding for public transportation HJ 37 Windy Boy, J Study health effects of coal plants