Report: LAW0330L Apr. 09, 2007 at 09:40 AM 2007 MONTANA LEGISLATURE - (406)444-3064 60th Regular Session DAILY SUMMARY OF FLOOR ACTIONS REPORT - House Floor Actions for: 04/04/2007 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Coding Key F -- Fiscal Note Indica A -- Appropriatio R -- Revenu ----------------------------------------------------------------------- OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Committee Report--Bill Concurred (H) Fish, Wildlife And Parks SB 128 Laslovich, J Eliminate termination of FWP instream flow and revise laws governing Carried by Rep. Peterson SB 372 F R Balyeat, J Create wolf licenses and authorize wolf and grizzly bear lottery or auction Carried by Rep. Milburn SJ 18 Pease, G Urge Congress to allocate federal excise taxes to tribes Carried by Rep. VanDyk (H) Natural Resources SB 376 F Jackson, V Revise water marketing law Carried by Rep. Heinert SB 446 F Perry, G Revise water law re: industrial waste discharge Carried by Rep. Cohenour (H) Transportation SB 158 F R Cocchiarella, V Revise laws on transportation reciprocity agreements Carried: Nooney SB 185 F Hawks, B Provide for medium speed electric vehicles Carried: Phillips OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Committee Report--Bill Concurred as Amended (H) Federal Relations, Energy, And Tele SB 391 F Weinberg, D Conservation easements on state land Carried: Jopek OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Committee Report--Bill Concurred as Amended (H) Judiciary SB 49 Esp, J School enrollment by relative caretaker Carried by Rep. Kottel SB 404 Lind, G Revise liability for wildland fires Carried by Rep. Stoker OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Committee Report--Bill Passed (H) Taxation HB 833 F R Stahl, W 20-20 tax plan -- school mills income tax credit and increase exemption amount OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Sent to Enrolling HB 617 F Sinrud, J Revise filing requirements for delinquent child support OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Transmitted to Governor HB 363 F Ward, J Revise school budget laws OB # 6 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills First Reading HJ 56 Sands, D Study role of community and other health centers OB # 6 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills Introduced HJ 56 Sands, D Study role of community and other health centers OB # 6 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills Referred to Committee (H) Appropriations OB # 6 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills Referred to Committee (H) Appropriations HJ 56 Sands, D Study role of community and other health centers Referred to Committee (H) Appropriations SB 400 F R Kaufmann, C Earned income tax credit SB 567 F R Gillan, K Impact assistance for major energy project development (H) Taxation SB 105 F R Lind, G Tax break for equipment to sequester carbon dioxide OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Concur Motion Failed SB 393 Vote: 50-50 Gillan, K Require mediation of custody in dissolution of marriage OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Concurred SB 41 Vote: 89-8 Elliott, J Narrow uses for eminent domain SB 48 Vote: 84-16 Esp, J Caretaker relative consent to medical care SB 49 Vote: 94-4 Esp, J School enrollment by relative caretaker SB 121 F Vote: 94-6 Elliott, J Prohibit sale of tax information SB 130 F Vote: 90-8 Story, B Revise laws governing governmental fire agencies SB 147 Vote: 51-49 Shockley, J Authorize restrictions on fire hazard area activities SB 225 Vote: 94-6 Moss, L May choose new mill levy election date after legislative session SB 227 Vote: 97-3 Laslovich, J Revise collection and justice court laws SB 233 F Vote: 74-24 Elliott, J Allow multiple counties to create museum districts SB 284 F Vote: 91-8 Moss, L Revise allocation of bed tax and taxes on rental cars SB 291 F Vote: 87-12 Perry, G Allow creation of high school districts SB 324 F Vote: 99-1 Jackson, V Revise ground water data collection procedures SB 342 Vote: 78-22 Squires, C Fingerprint criminal background checks for social workers and OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Concurred counselors SB 363 Vote: 99-0 Kaufmann, C Revise eminent domain law SB 379 F Vote: 96-4 Laslovich, J Clarify public defender for postconviction purposes SB 384 Vote: 99-1 Wanzenried, D Revise abandoned vehicle laws SB 393 Vote: 57-43 Gillan, K Require mediation of custody in dissolution of marriage SB 404 Vote: 73-26 Lind, G Revise liability for wildland fires SB 419 F Vote: 72-28 Lind, G Allow children to remain covered by parent's health insurance to age 26 SB 424 Vote: 81-17 Moss, L Revised uniform management of institutional funds SB 433 F Vote: 93-6 Laslovich, J Allow termination of deferred or suspended sentences SB 449 F Vote: 66-33 Gillan, K Fuel economy standards for state purchased vehicles SB 486 Vote: 70-30 Shockley, J Revise aggravated assault law SB 491 F Vote: 84-12 Moss, L Revise housing laws SB 492 Vote: 96-3 Gebhardt, K Exempt certain local government property transactions from appraisal SB 525 Vote: 97-2 Elliott, J Clarify duties of state treasurer regarding deposit of tax and fees SJ 12 Vote: 61-38 Brueggeman, J Encourage international education to board of regents OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Concurred as Amended SB 96 F Vote: 92-8 Williams, C Generally revise initiative and referendum process SB 133 Vote: 98-2 Essmann, J Generally revise exemptions from execution of judgment SB 276 Vote: 97-3 Steinbeisser, D Permit funeral directors to sell certain life insurance policies SB 547 F Vote: 95-4 Perry, G Revise laws on sentencing, registration, and treatment of sexual offenders OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Carried OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Carried SB 96 F Vote: 71-29 Williams, C Generally revise initiative and referendum process SB 133 Vote: 94-6 Essmann, J Generally revise exemptions from execution of judgment SB 147 Vote: 54-46 Shockley, J Authorize restrictions on fire hazard area activities SB 276 Vote: 97-3 Steinbeisser, D Permit funeral directors to sell certain life insurance policies SB 393 Vote: 50-49 Gillan, K Require mediation of custody in dissolution of marriage SB 547 F Vote: 87-13 Perry, G Revise laws on sentencing, registration, and treatment of sexual offenders SB 547 F Vote: 65-35 Perry, G Revise laws on sentencing, registration, and treatment of sexual offenders SB 547 F Vote: 51-49 Perry, G Revise laws on sentencing, registration, and treatment of sexual offenders OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Motion to Amend Failed SB 96 F Vote: 28-70 Williams, C Generally revise initiative and referendum process SB 147 Vote: 48-51 Shockley, J Authorize restrictions on fire hazard area activities SB 547 F Vote: 46-54 Perry, G Revise laws on sentencing, registration, and treatment of sexual offenders OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Passed HB 833 F R Vote: 77-23 Stahl, W 20-20 tax plan -- school mills income tax credit and increase exemption amount OB # 8 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Concurred SB 27 Vote: 98-0 Esp, J Revise grandparent grandchild contact law SB 31 Vote: 98-1 Esp, J Caretaker relative and continuing custody affidavit SB 41 Vote: 96-3 Elliott, J Narrow uses for eminent domain SB 48 Vote: 91-8 Esp, J Caretaker relative consent to medical care OB # 8 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Concurred SB 49 Vote: 96-3 Esp, J School enrollment by relative caretaker SB 89 F Vote: 77-22 Williams, C Providing for breast feeding in the workplace SB 96 F Vote: 87-12 Williams, C Generally revise initiative and referendum process SB 100 F R Vote: 91-8 Jent, L Revise outfitter laws/ felony outfitting without license SB 121 F Vote: 91-8 Elliott, J Prohibit sale of tax information SB 130 F Vote: 93-6 Story, B Revise laws governing governmental fire agencies SB 133 Vote: 96-3 Essmann, J Generally revise exemptions from execution of judgment SB 147 Vote: 52-47 Shockley, J Authorize restrictions on fire hazard area activities SB 172 Vote: 94-4 Tropila, J Clarify definition of lobbying to include legislators or legislature SB 181 Vote: 92-6 Cobb, J Revise deadlines for write-in candidates to conform to mail election timelines SB 213 F Vote: 73-26 Cobb, J Revise appraisals and land banking procedure SB 222 Vote: 78-21 Esp, J Revise speed laws near emergency vehicles SB 225 Vote: 92-7 Moss, L May choose new mill levy election date after legislative session SB 227 Vote: 93-6 Laslovich, J Revise collection and justice court laws SB 233 F Vote: 73-25 Elliott, J Allow multiple counties to create museum districts SB 251 Vote: 83-16 Larson, L Allow conveyance of highway right-of-way interest to local government SB 258 F Vote: 81-17 Shockley, J Deny licenses and license renewal to illegal aliens SB 266 Vote: 83-16 Shockley, J Clarify school board member immunity SB 276 Vote: 90-8 Steinbeisser, D Permit funeral directors to sell certain life insurance policies SB 284 F Vote: 86-13 Moss, L Revise allocation of bed tax and taxes on rental cars SB 291 F Vote: 90-9 Perry, G Allow creation of high school districts SB 312 Vote: 97-1 Lind, G Restricting certain credentialing in exchange for medical privileges SB 324 F Vote: 96-3 Jackson, V Revise ground water data collection procedures OB # 8 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Concurred SB 342 Vote: 76-23 Squires, C Fingerprint criminal background checks for social workers and counselors SB 354 F Vote: 70-29 Lind, G Revise physician medicaid reimbursement conversion factor SB 363 Vote: 99-0 Kaufmann, C Revise eminent domain law SB 365 Vote: 91-8 Story, B Revise laws related to water distribution and water commissioners SB 370 Vote: 99-0 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 379 F Vote: 94-5 Laslovich, J Clarify public defender for postconviction purposes SB 384 Vote: 93-6 Wanzenried, D Revise abandoned vehicle laws SB 393 Vote: 57-42 Gillan, K Require mediation of custody in dissolution of marriage SB 404 Vote: 72-27 Lind, G Revise liability for wildland fires SB 414 Vote: 96-1 Laslovich, J Clarify application of motor carrier law in certain cities and towns SB 419 F Vote: 68-31 Lind, G Allow children to remain covered by parent's health insurance to age 26 SB 422 Vote: 97-2 Gebhardt, K Revise law on wrappers on logging trucks and trailers SB 424 Vote: 76-23 Moss, L Revised uniform management of institutional funds SB 433 F Vote: 93-6 Laslovich, J Allow termination of deferred or suspended sentences SB 442 F Vote: 80-19 Kaufmann, C Revise environmental laws for abandoned mines reclamation SB 443 F Vote: 96-3 Squires, C Revise mailing requirement for address confirmation forms for absentee ballots SB 444 Vote: 96-3 Wanzenried, D Revise APRN treating of injured workers SB 449 F Vote: 59-40 Gillan, K Fuel economy standards for state purchased vehicles SB 478 F Vote: 67-32 Weinberg, D Implement suicide prevention program SB 486 Vote: 67-32 Shockley, J Revise aggravated assault law SB 489 Vote: 77-22 Cocchiarella, V Constitutional amendment, allow investment of public funds in corporate stock SB 491 F Vote: 73-25 Moss, L Revise housing laws OB # 8 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Concurred SB 492 Vote: 93-5 Gebhardt, K Exempt certain local government property transactions from appraisal SB 497 F Vote: 65-34 Moss, L Create mural for capital or capital complex honoring women as community builders SB 505 F Vote: 76-23 Squires, C Fund and renew cervical cancer task force SB 518 Vote: 92-6 Perry, G Vital statistics for stillbirth SB 525 Vote: 97-2 Elliott, J Clarify duties of state treasurer regarding deposit of tax and fees SB 527 Vote: 79-20 Gillan, K Revise condominium exemption for subdivision review SB 538 Vote: 67-32 Elliott, J Establish bill of rights day SB 547 F Vote: 93-4 Perry, G Revise laws on sentencing, registration, and treatment of sexual offenders SJ 4 Vote: 92-7 Curtiss, A Support funding for Secure Rural School and Community Self- determination Act SJ 12 Vote: 58-41 Brueggeman, J Encourage international education to board of regents SJ 25 Vote: 98-0 Peterson, J Express sympathy and gratitude for soldiers who died in Iraq OB # 8 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Passed HB 833 F R Vote: 76-23 Stahl, W 20-20 tax plan -- school mills income tax credit and increase exemption amount OB # 9 -Motions Motion Carried SB 393 Vote: 52-43 Gillan, K Require mediation of custody in dissolution of marriage To reconsider action and place on action on 2nd reading SB 393 Vote: 53-42 Gillan, K Require mediation of custody in dissolution of marriage To Reconsider Amendment #1 by Gallik and strip amendment OB # 9 -Motions OB # 9 -Motions Motion Failed SB 78 F Vote: 47-50 Larson, L Clarify stream access from bridges To take from table in FWP and place on 2nd SB 337 Vote: 46-50 Wanzenried, D "Green" electricity buying cooperative To take from table in Judiciary and place on 2nd OB # 9 -Motions On Motion Rules Suspended HB 833 F R Stahl, W 20-20 tax plan -- school mills income tax credit and increase exemption amount To place on 3rd reading this day HB 833 F R Stahl, W 20-20 tax plan -- school mills income tax credit and increase exemption amount To place on 2nd reading this day SB 41 Elliott, J Narrow uses for eminent domain To place on 3rd reading this day SB 48 Esp, J Caretaker relative consent to medical care To place on 3rd this day SB 49 Esp, J School enrollment by relative caretaker To place on 2nd reading this day SB 49 Esp, J School enrollment by relative caretaker To place on 3rd reading this day SB 89 F Williams, C Providing for breast feeding in the workplace To place on 3rd reading this cay SB 96 F Williams, C Generally revise initiative and referendum process To place on 3rd reading this day SB 100 F R Jent, L Revise outfitter laws/ felony outfitting without license To place on 3rd reading this day OB # 9 -Motions On Motion Rules Suspended SB 121 F Elliott, J Prohibit sale of tax information To place on 3rd reading this day SB 130 F Story, B Revise laws governing governmental fire agencies To place on 3rd reading this day SB 133 Essmann, J Generally revise exemptions from execution of judgment To place on 3rd reading this day SB 147 Shockley, J Authorize restrictions on fire hazard area activities To place on 3rd reading this day SB 225 Moss, L May choose new mill levy election date after legislative session To place on 3rd reading this day SB 227 Laslovich, J Revise collection and justice court laws To place on 3rd reading this day SB 233 F Elliott, J Allow multiple counties to create museum districts To place on 3rd reading this day SB 276 Steinbeisser, D Permit funeral directors to sell certain life insurance policies To place on 3rd reading this day SB 284 F Moss, L Revise allocation of bed tax and taxes on rental cars To place on 3rd reading this day SB 291 F Perry, G Allow creation of high school districts To place on 3rd reading this day SB 324 F Jackson, V Revise ground water data collection procedures To place on 3rd reading this day SB 342 Squires, C Fingerprint criminal background checks for social workers and counselors To place on 3rd reading this day SB 363 Kaufmann, C Revise eminent domain law OB # 9 -Motions On Motion Rules Suspended To place on 3rd reading this day SB 379 F Laslovich, J Clarify public defender for postconviction purposes To place on 3rd reading this day SB 384 Wanzenried, D Revise abandoned vehicle laws To place on 3rd reading this day SB 393 Gillan, K Require mediation of custody in dissolution of marriage To place on 3rd reading this day SB 404 Lind, G Revise liability for wildland fires To place on 3rd reading this day SB 419 F Lind, G Allow children to remain covered by parent's health insurance to age 26 To place on 3rd reading this day SB 424 Moss, L Revised uniform management of institutional funds To place on 3rd reading this day SB 433 F Laslovich, J Allow termination of deferred or suspended sentences To place on 3rd reading this day SB 449 F Gillan, K Fuel economy standards for state purchased vehicles To place on 3rd this day SB 486 Shockley, J Revise aggravated assault law To place on 3rd reading this day SB 491 F Moss, L Revise housing laws To place on 3rd reading this day SB 492 Gebhardt, K Exempt certain local government property transactions from appraisal To place on 3rd reading this day SB 525 Elliott, J Clarify duties of state treasurer regarding deposit of tax and fees To place on 3rd reading this day OB # 9 -Motions On Motion Rules Suspended SB 538 Elliott, J Establish bill of rights day To place on 3rd reading this day SB 547 F Perry, G Revise laws on sentencing, registration, and treatment of sexual offenders To place on 3rd reading this day SJ 12 Brueggeman, J Encourage international education to board of regents To place on 3rd reading this day