Report: LAW0330L Mar. 28, 2007 at 07:17 PM 2007 MONTANA LEGISLATURE - (406)444-3064 60th Regular Session DAILY SUMMARY OF FLOOR ACTIONS REPORT - House Floor Actions for: 03/28/2007 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Coding Key F -- Fiscal Note Indica A -- Appropriatio R -- Revenu ----------------------------------------------------------------------- OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Committee Report--Bill Concurred (H) Business And Labor SB 114 Larson, L Revise construction lien laws Carried by Rep. Heinert SB 440 F Tropila, J Revise membership of workforce investment boards--add military veteran Carried by Rep. Thomas SB 453 F Essmann, J Require licensing boards to provide public information re disciplinary actions Carried by Rep. Keane SB 480 Lind, G Disclosure of certain data by rental vehicle entities Carried by Rep. Van Dyk (H) Fish, Wildlife And Parks SB 243 F R Balyeat, J Revise military special hunting and fishing license Carried by Rep. Vincent (H) Judiciary SB 169 F Laslovich, J Adjust local government basic entitlement share for public defender costs Carried by Rep. Peterson SB 177 Squires, C Extend time for challenging agency actions Carried by Rep. Gallik SB 193 F Laslovich, J Increase time to file petition to remove child from home Carried by Rep. Cordier SB 224 F Shockley, J Authorize game warden enforcement for certain misdemeanors Carried by Rep. Peterson OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Committee Report--Bill Concurred (H) Judiciary SB 246 Gallus, S Include ambulance services under medical providers able to establish lien Carried by Rep. Driscoll SB 282 Lind, G Revise law on implied consent for recording of conversations Carried by Rep. Ward SJ 2 Smith, F Study DUI laws Carried: Cohenour SJ 6 Schmidt, T Juvenile justice interim study resolution Carried: Ebinger SJ 7 Lind, G Study requiring background checks for direct care workers Carried: Raser SJ 24 Laslovich, J Study prison population growth and alternative sentencing Carried: McGillvray (H) State Administration SB 47 Esp, J Clarify sponsor notification for administrative rules Carried by Rep. Ankney SB 279 R Balyeat, J Clean campaign act Carried by Rep. Wilmer SB 285 Cooney, M Exempt wildlife center from building naming law Carried by Rep. Jacobson SB 299 F Moss, L Revise laws on historic preservation and cultural tourism Carried by Rep. Rice SB 367 Lind, G Renumber laws on renewable power production Carried by Rep. Lambert SB 459 F Elliott, J State government "buy American" products Carried by Rep. Phillips SB 502 Cooney, M Clarify polling place accessibility standards OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Committee Report--Bill Concurred (H) State Administration Carried by Rep. Ingraham SB 517 F Black, J Revise time certain polling places are open Carried by Rep. Ingraham SB 532 F Gallus, S Revise firefighter retirement laws Carried by Rep. Olson SB 538 Elliott, J Establish bill of rights day Carried by Rep. Wilmer (H) Taxation SB 403 F R Lind, G Revise property tax exemption for disabled veterans Carried by Rep. Cohenour (H) Transportation SB 36 F Cocchiarella, V Clarify motor vehicle registration fees Carried: Nooney SB 305 Laslovich, J Revise motor vehicle dealer laws Carried: L. Jones SJ 22 Cocchiarella, V Urge Congress to lift restriction on vehicle length Carried: Mendenhall OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Committee Report--Bill Concurred as Amended (H) Business And Labor SB 92 F Steinbeisser, D Revise mortgage broker and loan origination licensing act Carried by Rep. McNutt SB 153 F R Cocchiarella, V Revise professional and occupational licensing laws Carried by Rep. Milburn SB 165 F R Brueggeman, J Revise deferred deposit loan act Carried by Rep. Milburn (H) Education SB 152 F Ryan, D Education funding including kindergarten OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Committee Report--Bill Concurred as Amended (H) Education Carried by Rep. Lange (H) State Administration SB 71 Gebhardt, K Revise bill sponsor notification for administrative rules Carried by Rep. Olson SB 270 Larson, L Revise filing deadline for independent candidates, minor parties Carried by Rep. Ingraham OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Committee Report--Bill Passed (H) Federal Relations, Energy, And Tele HB 828 F A Olson, A Study carbon sequestration HJ 49 Thomas, B Study distributed energy OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Committee Report--Bill Passed as Amended (H) Appropriations HB 63 F A Musgrove, J Actuarially fund teacher retirement system HB 330 A Bergren, B Clean and renewable energy bonding HB 529 F A R Lake, B Increase business equipment tax exemption and reduce tax rate HB 539 A Groesbeck, G Appropriate funds for Butte-Silver Bow cultural development (H) Taxation HB 8 A Kasten, D Renewable resource bonds and loans HB 822 F R Reinhart, M Generally revise biodiesel and ethanol laws OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Sent to Enrolling HB 37 F Reinhart, M Weed control on state land HB 166 F Raser, H Extend biodiesel tax credit HB 206 Ingraham, P Revise county mill levy elections OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Sent to Enrolling HB 242 F Ripley, R Revise filing deadline for write-in candidates HB 253 Ross, J Eliminate county election requirement for construction of certain bridges HB 259 F Reinhart, M Create gray water permit HB 427 F Bergren, B Revise universal system benefits law HB 532 F Jacobson, H Clarify payments for state national guard training HB 756 F Jones, L Revise workforce training grant eligibility HB 789 Campbell, M Allow use of tribal identification cards for state identification purposes HB 803 Himmelberger, D Board of veterans' affairs education program on depleted uranium OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Signed by Speaker HB 64 F Clark, E Remove total care language from developmental disability commitment HB 98 F Franklin, E Reduce out-of-home placements of children HB 118 Henry, T Revise law on dispensing contraceptives HB 120 Henry, T Revise day care law HB 124 French, J Flexibility in contracting for public employee health care benefits HB 129 Gallik, D Revise retirement laws to conform to federal law and decisions HB 157 F Caferro, M Revise CHIP laws HB 260 Reinhart, M Revise laws relating to student regent HB 284 F A Augare, S Improve Giant Springs state park - agreement with Little Shell Tribe HB 341 Gallik, D Revise jury pool laws HB 397 Ward, J Expand lien on vehicle to include certain personal property inside vehicle HB 409 Sinrud, J Prohibit unfair trade practices by motorsport vehicle manufacturers OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Signed by Speaker HB 412 Ebinger, B Allow transactions between public benefit corporations HB 469 F Mcnutt, W Clarify tax classification of wireless communication property HB 497 Pomnichowski, J Allow APRN & PA to endorse disabled hunter permit HB 510 Stahl, W Revise assessment costs for improvement districts HB 570 F Cohenour, J Special write-in absentee ballot for military and overseas electors HB 579 Olson, A Revise law on excess proceeds from trustee sale HB 596 Sands, D Increase taxpayer assessment repayment term HB 664 F Keane, J Options to control pine beetle HB 717 Stahl, W Ratify Bowdoin wildlife refuge water compact HB 724 Furey, K Service contract warranties HB 770 F Pomnichowski, J Revise fish, wildlife, and parks laws re disabled certification HB 795 Hands, B Revise special improvement districts for fire protection HJ 35 Ebinger, B Urge fish, wildlife & parks weed program performance audit OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Transmitted to Governor HB 22 Mcalpin, D Clarify distribution of revenue from fee in lieu of tax on heavy vehicles HB 92 Franklin, E Modernize public health laws HB 105 F Windy Boy, J Revise training of state agency personnel on tribal issues HB 177 Boggio, S Repeal the Montana Electronic Transactions With State Agencies... Act HB 207 Ingraham, P Revise time of oath of office for county officials HB 400 Villa, D Revise planning board laws HB 503 Gallik, D Make permanent certification of euthanasia technicians HB 521 F Arntzen, E Revise burglary law by revising definition of "occupied structure" HB 555 F Grinde, W Public education program for recycling and electronic waste OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Transmitted to Governor disposal HB 703 F Ripley, R Revise survey requirements for regional water projects OB # 6 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills First Reading HB 845 F R Musgrove, J Changing point of taxation of motor vehicle fuels HB 846 F A Sinrud, J Implement certain recommendations and issues related to state pay HJ 52 Dickenson, S Study problem gambling OB # 6 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills Introduced HB 845 F R Musgrove, J Changing point of taxation of motor vehicle fuels HB 846 F A Sinrud, J Implement certain recommendations and issues related to state pay HJ 52 Dickenson, S Study problem gambling OB # 6 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills Referred to Committee (H) Appropriations HB 846 F A Sinrud, J Implement certain recommendations and issues related to state pay (H) Human Services HJ 52 Dickenson, S Study problem gambling (H) Transportation HB 845 F R Musgrove, J Changing point of taxation of motor vehicle fuels Referred to Committee (H) Taxation SB 174 F R Elliott, J Revise laws on revenue administration SB 470 F R Elliott, J Make grantor trusts pass-through entities for tax withholding and reporting OB # 6 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills Referred to Committee (H) Taxation SB 553 F R Black, J Revise incentives for certain physicians OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Carried HB 3 A Vote: 54-45 Franklin, E Supplemental appropriations HB 823 F A Vote: 85-14 Small-Eastman, V Distribute oil and gas funds to counties HB 830 A Vote: 51-49 Kasten, D Appropriate money for construction & maintenance of public buildings and systems HB 830 A Vote: 53-47 Kasten, D Appropriate money for construction & maintenance of public buildings and systems HB 841 F A Vote: 93-5 Ankney, D Change and consolidate school and primary election dates OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed HB 826 F A Vote: 46-52 Mcchesney, B Study protested taxes Item #1 and #3 of amendment failed after segregation HB 830 A Vote: 50-50 Kasten, D Appropriate money for construction & maintenance of public buildings and systems OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Passed HB 49 A Vote: 80-20 Hamilton, R Require study of local government special purpose districts HB 155 F A Vote: 96-3 Noonan, A Extend National Guard life insurance reimbursement HB 304 F A Vote: 80-19 Furey, K Create interim water policy committee HB 406 F A Vote: 82-14 Clark, E Montana community health center support HB 418 F A Vote: 87-13 Koopman, R Fund methamphetamine project HB 488 F A Vote: 59-41 Jopek, M Study of property taxes HB 512 F A Vote: 98-2 Jones, L Fund certain local government infrastructure projects OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Passed HB 574 A Vote: 64-35 Hiner, C Assist Deer Lodge in rebuilding Rialto theater HB 680 F A Vote: 52-48 Cohenour, J Revise tax laws to authorize department of revenue to collect out-of-state debt HB 732 F A Vote: 68-32 Small-Eastman, V Teacher Housing Incentive Program HB 797 A Vote: 77-23 Ankney, D Provide for an early presidential primary HB 826 F A Vote: 52-48 Mcchesney, B Study protested taxes HB 831 F A Vote: 72-26 Mcnutt, W Revise water use laws HB 835 F A Vote: 69-29 Stahl, W Facilitate environmental permit laws and create an college internship program OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Passed as Amended HB 3 A Vote: 84-15 Franklin, E Supplemental appropriations HB 823 F A Vote: 80-19 Small-Eastman, V Distribute oil and gas funds to counties HB 830 A Vote: 80-19 Kasten, D Appropriate money for construction & maintenance of public buildings and systems HB 841 F A Vote: 70-30 Ankney, D Change and consolidate school and primary election dates OB # 8 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Concurred SB 77 Vote: 97-3 Laible, R Revise future fisheries reporting SB 145 F Vote: 91-9 Shockley, J Revise wildfire protection laws SB 164 Vote: 100-0 Gallus, S Clarify role of counsel and guardian ad litem to prevent conflict of interest SB 170 F Vote: 89-11 Perry, G Extend domestic violence review commission SB 203 Vote: 96-3 Balyeat, J Allow civil air patrol cadets under 18 to participate in search & rescue SB 214 F Vote: 94-5 Lewis, D Independent contractor exemption for certain corporate officers SB 245 F Vote: 83-17 Mcgee, D Revise local government debt limits SB 289 Vote: 100-0 Gallus, S Allow prescribed epinephrine use in school for severe allergies OB # 8 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Concurred and anaphylaxis SB 339 Vote: 98-2 Murphy, T Revise laws governing annexation and expansion of municipalities SB 466 F Vote: 100-0 Cocchiarella, V Small business regulatory flexibility act SB 467 F Vote: 95-5 Cocchiarella, V Revise membership and meetings of board of investments SB 536 Vote: 77-23 Perry, G Revise eminent domain laws SB 537 Vote: 64-35 Brown, R Revise laws governing prepaid legal plan SB 544 F Vote: 95-4 Hansen, K Montana certified natural beef cattle marketing program OB # 8 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Passed HB 12 F A Vote: 92-8 Callahan, T Generally revise county attorney salaries HB 95 F A Vote: 87-13 Olson, A Provide increase in employer contribution to optional retirement program HB 125 A Vote: 62-38 Kasten, D Repay loan for startup costs of the defined contribution retirement plan HB 298 F A Vote: 92-8 Hiner, C Reauthorize natural resource damages program HB 829 A Vote: 94-6 Jones, L Blackfeet Tribe - State water compact implementation OB # 9 -Motions Motion Failed HB 831 F A Vote: 43-64 Mcnutt, W Revise water use laws To rereferr bill to Appropriations Committee OB # 9 -Motions On Motion Rules Suspended HB 8 A Kasten, D Renewable resource bonds and loans To add Windy Boy as sponsor OB # 9 -Motions OB # 9 -Motions Reconsidered Previous Action; Remains in 3rd Reading Pr HB 519 A Vote: 62-34 Kasten, D Fund Montana cowboy hall of fame OB # 9 -Motions Special Action Taken HB 826 F A Vote: 73-28 Mcchesney, B Study protested taxes Item #2 of the amendment was segregated from remainder of amendment; motion to NOT PASS item #2 of the amendment was successful on 73- 28 vote OB # 9 -Motions Sponsor List Modified HB 843 F R Jones, L Property tax exemption for transmission line impacts to adjacent property HJ 48 Maclaren, G Study health insurance reform and publicly funded health care programs