Report: LAW0330L Apr. 03, 2007 at 08:17 PM 2007 MONTANA LEGISLATURE - (406)444-3064 60th Regular Session DAILY SUMMARY OF FLOOR ACTIONS REPORT - House Floor Actions for: 04/03/2007 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 542 Ryan, D Revise group life insurance payment options Carried by Rep. Heinert (H) Federal Relations, Energy, And Tele SB 407 F Bales, K Authorizing emergency discharges of coal bed methane water Carried by Rep. Llew Jones SB 461 Bales, K Generally revise laws pertaining to mining of coal Carried by Rep. Olson (H) Human Services SB 287 R Weinberg, D Revise uniform anatomical gift act Carried by Rep. Becker (H) Judiciary SB 146 F Shockley, J Revise juvenile delinquency intervention act Carried by Rep. Stoker SB 342 Squires, C Fingerprint criminal background checks for social workers and counselors Carried by Rep. Kottel SB 346 F Shockley, J Prohibiting certain contracts with illegal aliens Carried by Rep. Peterson SB 348 F Gallus, S Delete appointment of attorney for guardian ad litem Carried by Rep. Ebinger SB 350 F R Perry, G Crime of tampering with or destroying communication equipment Carried by Rep. O'Hara SB 379 F Laslovich, J Clarify public defender for postconviction purposes OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Committee Report--Bill Concurred (H) Judiciary Carried by Rep. Kottel SB 382 F Laslovich, J Establish mental health courts Carried by Rep. Gallik SB 411 Laible, R Expand order of protection to victims of assault Carried by Rep. Gallik SB 447 F Perry, G Revise victim's rights laws Carried: Koopman SB 523 F Laslovich, J Revise court of record Carried by Rep. Peterson (H) Natural Resources SB 147 Shockley, J Authorize restrictions on fire hazard area activities Carried by Rep. Lambert SB 431 Lind, G Revise standards for hot springs Carried by Rep. Nooney OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Committee Report--Bill Concurred as Amended (H) Business And Labor SB 419 F Lind, G Allow children to remain covered by parent's health insurance to age 26 Carried by Rep. Reinhart (H) Judiciary SB 41 Elliott, J Narrow uses for eminent domain Carried: Kottel SB 48 Esp, J Caretaker relative consent to medical care Carried: Raser SB 96 F Williams, C Generally revise initiative and referendum process Carried: Olson SB 130 F Story, B Revise laws governing governmental fire agencies OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Committee Report--Bill Concurred as Amended (H) Judiciary Carried: Stoker SB 192 F R Essmann, J Invasion of privacy crime Carried: McGillvray SB 227 Laslovich, J Revise collection and justice court laws Carried: Peterson SB 363 Kaufmann, C Revise eminent domain law Carried: Kottel SB 393 Gillan, K Require mediation of custody in dissolution of marriage Carried: Kottel SB 424 Moss, L Revised uniform management of institutional funds Carried: Kottel SB 433 F Laslovich, J Allow termination of deferred or suspended sentences Carried: Peterson SB 486 Shockley, J Revise aggravated assault law Carried: McGillvray SB 547 F Perry, G Revise laws on sentencing, registration, and treatment of sexual offenders Carried: O'Hara (H) Natural Resources SB 324 F Jackson, V Revise ground water data collection procedures Carried by Rep. Taylor (H) Taxation SB 284 F Moss, L Revise allocation of bed tax and taxes on rental cars Carried: Lake SB 316 F R Elliott, J Clarify taxation of agricultural parcels reduced by public use by government Carried: Erickson (H) Transportation SB 384 Wanzenried, D Revise abandoned vehicle laws OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Committee Report--Bill Concurred as Amended (H) Transportation Carried by Rep. Nooney SB 449 F Gillan, K Fuel economy standards for state purchased vehicles Carried by Rep. Wiseman OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Committee Report--Bill Passed (H) State Administration HJ 53 Grinde, W Study revision of campaign finance laws OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Committee Report--Bill Passed as Amended (H) Appropriations HB 746 F R Erickson, R Allow tax credit for capital construction donations to tax- exempt organizations OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Sent to Enrolling HB 35 F Keane, J Assistance to victims of identity theft HB 99 F R Olson, A Increase fees for weighing device licenses HB 113 F Mcchesney, B Revise residency requirements for liquor licenses HB 348 F R Keane, J Increase out-of-state snowmobile fees HB 372 F Ingraham, P Revise county treasurer salary HB 517 F Branae, G Revise scenic byways laws HB 587 Himmelberger, D Limit insurance stacking on motor vehicle policies HB 629 F Hamilton, R Mediation for criminal proceedings HB 657 Ebinger, B Allow owner to post bond within 30 days of action to foreclose construction lien HB 782 F Caferro, M Revise law on over-payment of food stamps HJ 22 Jones, W Study payback and incentive for dental students HJ 26 Callahan, T Study mental health issues in criminal and juvenile justice OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Sent to Enrolling systems HJ 33 Thomas, B Study polio OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Signed by Speaker HB 112 Arntzen, E Prescribe duties and authority of fire chiefs HB 265 Ebinger, B Clarify vote requirements for planning board HB 363 F Ward, J Revise school budget laws HB 426 F Ross, J Eliminate limit on county road and bridge depreciation reserve funds HB 769 F Lake, B Require registration of alternative adolescent programs and rules for regulation OB # 6 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills First Reading HJ 54 Windy Boy, J Study credit transferability-all accredited institutions of higher education HJ 55 Koopman, R Study intellectual diversity in Montana's university system OB # 6 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills Introduced HJ 54 Windy Boy, J Study credit transferability-all accredited institutions of higher education HJ 55 Koopman, R Study intellectual diversity in Montana's university system OB # 6 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills Referred to Committee (H) Education HJ 54 Windy Boy, J Study credit transferability-all accredited institutions of higher education HJ 55 Koopman, R Study intellectual diversity in Montana's university system OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Concurred SB 27 Vote: 99-1 Esp, J Revise grandparent grandchild contact law SB 31 Vote: 98-2 Esp, J Caretaker relative and continuing custody affidavit SB 115 F Vote: 88-11 Jent, L Revise allocation of wildlife crime restitution penalties to FWP SB 172 Vote: 99-0 Tropila, J Clarify definition of lobbying to include legislators or legislature SB 181 Vote: 93-6 Cobb, J Revise deadlines for write-in candidates to conform to mail election timelines SB 205 F Vote: 82-18 Jent, L Eliminate vacancy saving application to game wardens SB 213 F Vote: 77-22 Cobb, J Revise appraisals and land banking procedure SB 222 Vote: 83-17 Esp, J Revise speed laws near emergency vehicles SB 251 Vote: 83-16 Larson, L Allow conveyance of highway right-of-way interest to local government SB 258 F Vote: 80-19 Shockley, J Deny licenses and license renewal to illegal aliens SB 266 Vote: 80-20 Shockley, J Clarify school board member immunity SB 354 F Vote: 69-30 Lind, G Revise physician medicaid reimbursement conversion factor SB 365 Vote: 93-7 Story, B Revise laws related to water distribution and water commissioners SB 370 Vote: 96-1 Tash, B Revise law on water right abandonment SB 374 Vote: 99-0 Cooney, M Power of attorney to request absentee ballot for overseas military personnel SB 414 Vote: 94-0 Laslovich, J Clarify application of motor carrier law in certain cities and towns SB 422 Vote: 92-6 Gebhardt, K Revise law on wrappers on logging trucks and trailers SB 442 F Vote: 94-3 Kaufmann, C Revise environmental laws for abandoned mines reclamation SB 443 F Vote: 98-1 Squires, C Revise mailing requirement for address confirmation forms for absentee ballots SB 444 Vote: 98-0 Wanzenried, D Revise APRN treating of injured workers SB 478 F Vote: 72-25 Weinberg, D Implement suicide prevention program SB 489 Vote: 81-17 Cocchiarella, V Constitutional amendment, allow investment of public funds in corporate stock OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Concurred SB 497 F Vote: 78-21 Moss, L Create mural for capital or capital complex honoring women as community builders SB 505 F Vote: 76-21 Squires, C Fund and renew cervical cancer task force SB 518 Vote: 96-3 Perry, G Vital statistics for stillbirth SB 527 Vote: 88-11 Gillan, K Revise condominium exemption for subdivision review SJ 4 Vote: 93-6 Curtiss, A Support funding for Secure Rural School and Community Self- determination Act OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Concurred as Amended SB 89 F Vote: 78-22 Williams, C Providing for breast feeding in the workplace SB 100 F R Vote: 94-6 Jent, L Revise outfitter laws/ felony outfitting without license SB 538 Vote: 70-24 Elliott, J Establish bill of rights day OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Carried SB 89 F Vote: 79-18 Williams, C Providing for breast feeding in the workplace SB 100 F R Vote: 89-7 Jent, L Revise outfitter laws/ felony outfitting without license SB 538 Vote: 96-2 Elliott, J Establish bill of rights day OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Passed HB 665 F R Vote: 58-40 Arntzen, E License and regulate athletic trainers HB 746 F R Vote: 79-19 Erickson, R Allow tax credit for capital construction donations to tax- exempt organizations OB # 8 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Concurred SB 51 Vote: 56-44 Hawks, B Revise land use laws concerning fire and wildland fire SB 200 F Vote: 89-11 Lewis, D Authorize litigation for cleanup of Mike Horse mine OB # 8 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Passed HB 27 F R Vote: 77-22 Driscoll, R Establish wireless enhanced 9-1-1 system HB 39 F R Vote: 98-1 Mcnutt, W Ownership update for water rights HB 148 F R Vote: 63-36 Grinde, W Pool inspection fee HB 179 F A R Vote: 94-5 French, J Create Montana military family relief fund HB 637 F R Vote: 90-10 Klock, H Provide income tax exemption for military service HB 665 F R Vote: 64-33 Arntzen, E License and regulate athletic trainers HB 746 F R Vote: 75-23 Erickson, R Allow tax credit for capital construction donations to tax- exempt organizations HB 801 F R Vote: 72-27 Maclaren, G Health insurance payments as income tax credit for certain individuals HB 828 F A R Vote: 86-13 Olson, A Study carbon sequestration HB 840 F R Vote: 81-18 Hilbert, E Revise license plate laws HB 843 F R Vote: 94-6 Jones, L Property tax exemption for transmission line impacts to adjacent property OB # 9 -Motions Motion Carried HB 665 F R Vote: 72-25 Arntzen, E License and regulate athletic trainers To suspend rules and place on 3rd reading this day HB 746 F R Vote: 68-18 Erickson, R Allow tax credit for capital construction donations to tax- exempt organizations Suspend rules and place on 2nd reading this day HB 746 F R Vote: 82-11 Erickson, R Allow tax credit for capital construction donations to tax- exempt organizations Suspend rules and place on 3rd reading this day SB 478 F Vote: 50-48 Weinberg, D Implement suicide prevention program Motion to reconsider action to rerefer to Approp. Motion passed OB # 9 -Motions Motion Carried SB 478 F Vote: 49-48 Weinberg, D Implement suicide prevention program Motion to rerefer to Appropriations OB # 9 -Motions Motion Failed HB 665 F R Vote: 61-34 Arntzen, E License and regulate athletic trainers To suspend rules and place on 3rd reading this day SB 354 F Vote: 48-50 Lind, G Revise physician medicaid reimbursement conversion factor Motion to rerefer to Appropriations SB 426 Vote: 46-52 Jent, L Revise attorney fees for medical benefits in work comp cases To take from Business Committee and place on 2nd SB 432 F Vote: 47-51 Brueggeman, J Generally revise biodiesel laws To take from table in Transportation and place on 2nd SB 497 F Vote: 47-51 Moss, L Create mural for capital or capital complex honoring women as community builders Motion to rerefer to Appropriations SB 505 F Vote: 48-50 Squires, C Fund and renew cervical cancer task force Motion to rerefer to Appropriations SB 518 Vote: 47-50 Perry, G Vital statistics for stillbirth Motion to rerefer to Appropriations OB # 9 -Motions Rereferred to Committee (H) Appropriations SB 115 F Jent, L Revise allocation of wildlife crime restitution penalties to FWP SB 205 F Jent, L Eliminate vacancy saving application to game wardens OB # 99-LSD Staff Entry Missed Deadline for Revenue Bill Transmittal HB 16 F R Keane, J Eliminate water adjudication fee HB 17 F R Keane, J Enforce license plate violations by nonresidents working in Montana HB 29 F R Parker, J Generally revise laws on title and pay day loans HB 32 R Furey, K Revise identification theft laws HB 33 F R Mcnutt, W Revise 9-1-1 emergency phone system laws HB 55 F R Furey, K Carbon sequestration - ecosystem services leasing or licensing HB 59 F R Keane, J Revise unemployment insurance assessments and rate schedules HB 61 F R Erickson, R Increase fire assessment rate HB 68 F R Kaufmann, C Require charities to register with state HB 73 F R Gallik, D Increase fee caps for water quality act HB 74 F R Campbell, M Tax withholding for nonresident mineral, oil, and gas royalty payments HB 93 F R Barrett, D Eliminate water adjudication fee HB 100 F A R Bergren, B Improve management of DOR collection responsibilities HB 107 F R Gallik, D Increase public water supply fees HB 108 F R Erickson, R State withholding for pensions, annuities, and other deferred income HB 109 F R Erickson, R Make grantor trusts pass-through entities for tax withholding and reporting HB 130 F A R Campbell, M Suspend water adjudication fee HB 135 F R Furey, K Revise school bus mileage reimbursements HB 147 F R Jopek, M Revise and clarify application of bed tax and sales and use tax HB 151 F R Heinert, R Repeal water adjudication fee and provide credit HB 161 F R Dickenson, S Revise fee provisions of major facility siting act HB 180 F R Hollenbaugh, G Revise driver licensing laws HB 188 F R Mcnutt, W Revise traffic laws for transp of certain ag equipment by farm implement dealers HB 201 F R Jopek, M Revise opencut mine laws and set fees OB # 99-LSD Staff Entry Missed Deadline for Revenue Bill Transmittal HB 203 R Jopek, M Revise controlled ground water law HB 216 F R Wilmer, F Increase residential alternative energy tax credit HB 220 F R Witte, C Reduce individual income tax rates HB 233 R Lake, B Restrict cell phone use in driving in certain areas HB 236 F R Jacobson, H Residential property tax credit for elderly to account for inflation HB 239 R Phillips, M Increase fines for speeding in school zones -- require posting HB 258 F R Reinhart, M Create tax incentive for recycling HB 270 F R Lange, M Tax credit for purchase of health care HB 275 F R Koopman, R Incentives for driving with headlights on HB 285 F R Augare, S Exempt tribally owned property from taxation HB 289 F R Augare, S State earned income tax credit HB 296 F A R Hamilton, R Fee on fireworks transactions to fund fire marshall's office HB 324 F R Sands, D Increase legislative candidate filing fee HB 326 R Jopek, M Cloned agricultural food product moratorium HB 327 F A R Wilmer, F Deferred property tax system for low income disabled or elderly persons HB 339 F R Small-Eastman, V Vehicle fee increase to fund car seat program HB 356 F R Lange, M Reduce property taxes by changes in state aid to schools HB 370 F R Pomnichowski, J Uniform penalty and enforcement for zoning violations HB 393 F R Henry, T Registration and regulation of home inspectors HB 394 F A R Jones, W Dental benefit for underinsured children HB 401 F R Villa, D Revise laws relating to water and wastewater treatment plant operators HB 413 F R Milburn, M License plate fee waiver for national guard HB 422 F R Cohenour, J Revise requirements for probationary driver's license or license reinstatement HB 430 F R Musgrove, J Use unclaimed gift card funds to fund affordable housing loan account OB # 99-LSD Staff Entry Missed Deadline for Revenue Bill Transmittal HB 436 R Gallik, D Require hands free cell phone use while driving HB 441 F R Lambert, C Require opt out of brain injury donation on vehicle registration HB 454 F R Mcgillvray, T Revise college saving tax deduction HB 458 F R Olson, A Repeal wholesale energy transaction tax HB 481 F R Mendenhall, S Two years of delinquent property taxes required for tax sale HB 494 F R Morgan, P Pregnant women protection act HB 501 F R Cohenour, J Revise assessment and taxation of certain property improvements HB 534 R Erickson, R Motorcycle helmet law HB 538 F R Villa, D Home loan protection HB 545 F R Phillips, M Tax credit for business waste and energy audit cost and implementation HB 552 F R Erickson, R Real estate transfer tax HB 554 F R Cohenour, J Child passenger safety violation as primary offense HB 560 F R Mcalpin, D Phase out the use of polybrominated diphenyl ethers HB 567 F R Koopman, R Montana safety corridor act HB 572 F R Erickson, R Property tax relief through income tax credit - elderly renters tax credit HB 578 F R Musgrove, J Revise bonding authority and volume cap HB 591 F R Everett, G Revise applications for certain big game special licenses HB 595 F R Dickenson, S Increase license suspension for refusing blood alcohol test HB 598 F A R Erickson, R Distribute certain oil and gas production taxes to cities, towns, and counties HB 599 F R Raser, H Impose registration surcharge on motor homes HB 600 F R Raser, H Restrict cell phone use while driving HB 606 F R Pomnichowski, J Require lower speed limits at accident sites HB 607 F R Mcalpin, D Increase solid waste disposal fee to fund recycling HB 625 F R Wells, J Prohibit sex offender possession of obscene or pornographic material OB # 99-LSD Staff Entry Missed Deadline for Revenue Bill Transmittal HB 635 F R Hands, B Financial incentives for integrated design, efficiency, conservation HB 639 F A R Bergren, B Create volunteer EMT retirement system HB 645 F R Peterson, K Blood testing for certain newborns HB 652 F R Mcalpin, D Community benefit agreements HB 653 F R Mcalpin, D Prohibit smoking with children in vehicle HB 654 F R Mcalpin, D Limit youth access to tobacco HB 660 R Cohenour, J Protect property of military personnel HB 665 F R Arntzen, E License and regulate athletic trainers HB 669 R Arntzen, E Clarify penalties for misrepresenting self as registered nurse HB 675 F R Jacobson, H Property surtax on certain residences for emergency services HB 682 F R Mcnutt, W Revise wholesale electric transmission tax HB 685 F R Mcalpin, D Local option tax HB 694 F R Butcher, E Revise fees for public documents and require timely response to requests HB 718 F R Wilmer, F Create restricted mail registry HB 719 F R Wilmer, F Child and dependent care tax credit HB 720 F R Mcalpin, D Require inspections for dog breeding facilities HB 731 F R Small-Eastman, V Revise conditions for repossession or liens on car loans HB 746 F R Erickson, R Allow tax credit for capital construction donations to tax- exempt organizations HB 749 F R Cohenour, J Government storage, display of social security numbers HB 752 F R Sinrud, J Create ethics commission HB 753 F R Hands, B Montana global warming solutions act HB 754 F R Barrett, D Generally revise MEPA HB 760 F A R Grinde, W Revise state campaign funding, establish Clean Elections Act HB 772 F R Peterson, K Income tax base on percent of federal taxable income HB 780 F R Villa, D Unattended children in motor vehicles safety act OB # 99-LSD Staff Entry Missed Deadline for Revenue Bill Transmittal HB 784 F R Butcher, E Tax holiday after budget is funded HB 787 F R Olson, A Revise property tax protest law HB 793 F R Wells, J Tax credit for contributions to school tuition organization HB 799 F R Peterson, K Impose real property transfer tax HB 816 F R Erickson, R Revise water's edge tax law HB 821 F A R Bergren, B State emergency notification system HB 824 F R Ingraham, P Exempt military pensions from state income tax HB 825 F R Jore, R Lifetime licenses for certain residents and complimentary military license HB 827 F A R Himmelberger, D Revise pension plans for new hires HB 832 F R Sesso, J Revise tax increment financing laws - targeted economic development HB 833 F R Stahl, W 20-20 tax plan -- school mills income tax credit and increase exemption amount HB 834 F A R Cohenour, J Decouple state income tax from certain federal provisions HB 838 F R French, J Revise taxation of railroad property HB 839 F A R Caferro, M Health care funding by tax on video gambling HB 842 F R Jacobson, H Tax incentive for inventor & manufacturer of product HB 844 F A R Barrett, D Revise closed basin laws HB 845 F R Musgrove, J Changing point of taxation of motor vehicle fuels HB 848 F A R Olson, A Military family relief fund HB 849 F R Ripley, R Revise environmental laws