Report: LAW0330L Mar. 22, 1999 at 4:54 PM 1999 MONTANA LEGISLATURE - (406)444-3064 56th Regular Session DAILY SUMMARY OF FLOOR ACTIONS REPORT - House Floor Actions for: 03/22/1999 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Coding Key: -- Fiscal Note Indicated A -- Appropriation R -- Revenue ----------------------------------------------------------------------- OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Com Rpt--Bill Concurred (H) Natural Resources SB 429 Shea, D Airport lease exemption from subdivision and platting act Carried by Dale SB 468 Cocchiarella, V Temporary closure of Clark Fork Basin to consumptive use permits/reservations Carried by Orr (H) Transportation SB 89 F Stang, S Signing for visitor information centers Carried by Bookout-Reinicke SB 397 F Stang, S Allow flexibility in using highway funds Carried by Golie OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Com Rpt--Bill Concurred as Amd (H) Human Services SB 388 Christiaens, C Add naturopathic physician to hc provider freedom of choice;require hsc coverage Carried by Ahner (H) Transportation SJ 7 Bohlinger, J Urge federal funding of railroad impact in Billings Carried by Hurdle OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Com Rpt--Bill Passed as Amd (H) Appropriations HB 5 A Mccann, M Long-range building appropriation OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Com Rpt--Bill Passed as Amd (H) Appropriations HB 15 A Zook, T Information technology general obligation bonds HB 131 Kasten, B Tobacco settlement proceeds use HB 252 A Mood, D Provide appropriations for jobs and income program HB 608 A Somerville, R Appropriate funds for the gifted and talented program HB 653 Bergsagel, E Constitutional amendment requiring 2/3 vote on taxes or fees HB 676 F Witt, J Revise laws governing non-assumed counties (H) Taxation HB 658 F Clark, E Revise local government severance tax HB 669 F Story, B Clarify and revise tax valuation of rail transportation property OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Sent to Enrolling HB 96 Grinde, L Reciprocal access to isolated trust lands HB 106 F Mcculloch, L Authorize joining interstate identification index compact HB 125 F Johnson, R Revise library system laws HB 211 Johnson, R Specify when city/county/consol. government can be default electricity supplier HB 306 F Anderson, S Continue universal service fund for telecommunications HB 411 Ewer, D Revise parking commission membership laws HB 585 Jore, R Revise initiative signature requirements HJ 12 Juneau, C Interim study proposed state commission on Indian affairs HJ 19 Curtiss, A Express support of 1908 Forest Reserve Act HJ 31 Menahan, R Urge review of policy of voice menu telephone system by state OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Concurred SB 15 F Vote: 88-9 Cole, M Clarify business tax equipment reimbursement OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Concurred SB 40 Vote: 89-4 Grimes, D Remove restrictions on sale of power from Broadwater project SB 240 F Vote: 93-6 Grimes, D Clarify interest on retainage belongs to contractor SB 374 F Vote: 63-35 Lynch, J Exempt local waste hauler from overweight vehicle fines on route to landfill SB 439 F Vote: 94-3 Hertel, J Revise definitions applicable to licensure of guest ranches/related occupations OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Concurred as Amd SB 169 Vote: 91-6 Taylor, M Revise laws governing venture capital companies Johnson amendment adopted 98/0. OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Passed HB 622 F A Vote: 69-30 Witt, J Local government and court studies under Dept of Administration HB 630 F Vote: 83-14 Rose, S Revise fuel tax laws Rehbein amendment failed 22/75. HJ 18 Vote: 66-30 Facey, T Interim study on televising legislative deliberations OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Passed as Amd HB 4 A Vote: 81-17 Taylor, L Appropriations that would be made by budget amendment Taylor amendment adopted 96/1. HB 135 F A Vote: 84-16 Stovall, J Dept of Justice protective services pay increase appropriation Stovall amendment adopted 68/30. HB 638 F Vote: 82-17 Somerville, R Research and Development tax credit Somerville amendment adopted 93/3. OB # 8 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Concurred OB # 8 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Concurred SB 57 Vote: 90-10 Stang, S Clarify use of state vehicles SB 63 Vote: 78-20 Nelson, L Revise sexual and violent offender registration laws SB 64 Vote: 98-2 Mohl, A Revise air quality laws SB 70 Vote: 93-5 Stang, S Clarify burial benefits for veterans SB 71 F Vote: 84-16 Nelson, L Exemption on foreign vehicle registration for certain health professional SB 124 Vote: 89-11 Beck, T Generally revise laws relating to mental health SB 207 Vote: 67-32 Roush, G Allow board of county commissioners to donate tax deed land to nonprofit corps SB 235 Vote: 98-0 Wells, J Specify presumption of nonabandonment for municipal water rights SB 239 F Vote: 74-25 Roush, G Clarify sharing of information with solid waste management district boards SB 288 Vote: 99-0 Nelson, L Revise ANB on territory transfer SB 348 Vote: 94-6 Bartlett, S Decriminalize municipal code violations SB 364 F Vote: 89-7 Eck, D Allow standardized application under Medicaid and related programs SB 369 Vote: 99-1 Miller, K Lower premium rate for conversion of certain insurance SB 386 Vote: 82-18 Mahlum, D Authorize transfer of state owned Virginia City liquor licenses SB 415 F Vote: 77-23 Jabs, R County resident bid preference on county contracts SB 438 Vote: 99-1 Christiaens, C Allow immediate accessibility of ephedrine for patient care by Dr. SB 457 F Vote: 93-7 Cocchiarella, V Optional retirement benefits may revert to regular retirement in certain cases SB 466 Vote: 96-4 Halligan, M Allow occupational therapist to conduct evaluation SJ 3 Vote: 95-5 Cocchiarella, V Encourage state agency adoption of BMPs to protect water quality SJ 5 Vote: 87-12 Tester, J Urge Congress expand Medicare to cover prescription drugs and long-term care SJ 12 Vote: 95-4 Cole, M Urge congress not to keep state tobacco settlement proceeds OB # 8 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Concurred in as Amended by Senate HB 211 Vote: 91-8 Johnson, R Specify when city/county/consol. government can be default electricity supplier OB # 8 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Failed SB 210 Vote: 46-54 Lynch, J Clarify the practice of home inspections OB # 8 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Passed HB 11 A Vote: 94-6 Mccann, M Treasure state endowment appropriations HB 433 F R Vote: 85-15 Tuss, C Eliminate 1.5 mill levy in counties with colleges of technology HB 629 Vote: 91-7 Mood, D Blackfoot river recreation management HB 645 F Vote: 98-0 Cobb, J Revise government accounting and fund structure law HB 649 F Vote: 99-1 Mccann, M Revise laws relating to state construction contracts OB # 9 -Motions Motion Carried SB 169 Taylor, M Revise laws governing venture capital companies To move bill to bottom of 2nd reading board. OB # 9 -Motions Motion Failed HB 612 Vote: 47-52 Ryan, B Revise membership in firefighters unified retirement system By Ryan to take from Appropriations and place on 2nd reading. OB # 9 -Motions Taken from Com; Placed on 2nd Reading (H) Appropriations HB 14 A Vote: 59-35 Johnson, R Long-range building general obligation bonds OB # 9 -Motions Taken from Com; Placed on 2nd Reading (H) Appropriations Johnson motion would bring bill to floor with subcommittee amendments in place.