Report: LAW0330L Mar. 26, 1999 at 5:48 PM 1999 MONTANA LEGISLATURE - (406)444-3064 56th Regular Session DAILY SUMMARY OF FLOOR ACTIONS REPORT - House Floor Actions for: 03/26/1999 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Coding Key: -- Fiscal Note Indicated A -- Appropriation R -- Revenue ----------------------------------------------------------------------- OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Com Rpt--Bill Concurred (H) Judiciary SB 236 Doherty, S Revise criminal syndicalism law Carried by Eggers SB 257 Grimes, D Revise sex offender laws Carried by Thomas (H) Natural Resources SB 344 Swysgood, C Repeal cyanide mining prohibition; submit to voters November 2000 Carried by Dale (H) State Administration SB 496 Grosfield, L Change petition signatures required for statutory initiative Carried by Mood (H) Taxation SB 308 F Bohlinger, J Revise college savings account laws Carried by Guggenheim OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Com Rpt--Bill Concurred as Amd (H) Agriculture SB 361 F Mesaros, K Revise alternative livestock producers regulatory authority Carried by Peck (H) Business And Labor SB 482 F Mesaros, K Require licensure for mortgage lending Carried by Brown (H) Fish, Wildlife And Parks SB 59 F Wells, J Generally revise laws governing hunting licenses OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Com Rpt--Bill Concurred as Amd (H) Fish, Wildlife And Parks Carried by Walters (H) Judiciary SB 186 Wells, J Allow breath test for intoxicated person suspected of carrying concealed weapon Carried by Brainard SB 251 Halligan, M Clarify assessment of chemical dependency prior to sentencing of DUI Carried by Shockley SB 258 F Grimes, D Revise domestic abuse laws Carried by Thomas SB 372 F Halligan, M Revise certain family laws Carried by Hurdle (H) Local Government SB 269 Toews, D Revise and clarify county water and sewer project laws Carried by Ewer (H) State Administration SB 233 F Bohlinger, J Longevity pay for county attorneys Carried by Mangan OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Com Rpt--Bill Passed as Amd (H) Business And Labor HB 515 F Grinde, L Regulate government competition with business HB 516 F Grinde, L Prohibit public charity competition with small business (H) Fish, Wildlife And Parks HB 389 F A Davies, B Fund shooting ranges (H) Taxation HB 174 F A Hibbard, C Generally revise taxation of electric utilities OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Concurred OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Concurred SB 13 Vote: 95-4 Mcnutt, W Extend electronic lien filing on motor vehicles SB 107 Vote: 85-13 Mahlum, D Generally revise the laws governing investments by insurers SB 122 Vote: 99-0 Beck, T Making permanent the third party commercial driver testing program SB 137 F Vote: 91-7 Franklin, E Amending statutes relevant to veterans' license plates bill SB 154 Vote: 94-6 Mohl, A Establish $125 annual fee for nondivisible load permit; define nondivisible load SB 276 Vote: 97-0 Berry, D Revise state land easement description requirements SB 356 Vote: 70-26 Mohl, A Require one member of transportation commission have knowledge of Indian culture SB 367 Vote: 96-3 Thomas, F Revise new motor vehicle warranty laws SB 371 Vote: 95-0 Mesaros, K Landowner notice of intent to appropriate ground water from other's land SB 404 Vote: 94-4 Mcnutt, W Clarify exemption from execution for IRA SB 416 Vote: 91-6 Grosfield, L Clarify order for new trial after guilty verdict SB 419 Vote: 59-41 Shea, D Clarify transfer of interest in gambling license SB 434 F Vote: 90-10 Waterman, M Reduce the member contribution for the police retirement statewide plan SB 452 Vote: 94-0 Beck, T Clarify security interest in liquor license SB 478 F Vote: 86-9 Christiaens, C Allow surgery centers and ambulatory centers to have own DEA number SB 488 Vote: 94-4 Bartlett, S Revise election procedures for certain areas and districts OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Concurred as Amd SB 409 F Vote: 98-1 Ellingson, J Authorize net metering for certain energy systems Tuss amendment #1 withdrawn; Tuss amendment #2 adopted 63/33. OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Passed OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Passed HJ 34 Vote: 97-1 Tuss, C Interim study of eminent domain laws and use OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Passed as Amd HB 660 F Vote: 70-27 Menahan, R Retirement incentive/health benefits for laid off MSH employees Menahan amendment adopted 93/4. HB 670 F A Vote: 60-36 Eggers, B Establish a state-tribal economic development act Eggers amendment adopted 85/10. OB # 8 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Passed HB 386 F Vote: 79-21 Jore, R Reduce income taxes by providing a credit = to 4% of residential prop taxes paid HB 513 F Vote: 86-11 Witt, J Large agricultural land not included in exempt charitable property HB 654 F Vote: 77-23 Schmidt, T Clarify FIT deduction allowed for individual income/none for self-employment tax HB 657 F Vote: 94-6 Davies, B Estate and trust deductibility of state and federal taxes HB 659 F Vote: 69-31 Menahan, R Provide minimum amount for tax refund or bill as a result of revised assessment OB # 9 -Motions Motion Carried SB 199 F Christiaens, C Mandatory education for youth in detention centers To move to bottom of 2nd reading board for the purpose of amendment. OB # 9 -Motions Motion Failed HB 131 Vote: 7-89 Kasten, B Tobacco settlement proceeds use Motion by Cobb to reconsider previous action OB # 9 -Motions Sponsor List Modified SB 361 F Mesaros, K Revise alternative livestock producers regulatory authority Remove Golie OB # 9 -Motions Taken from 2nd Reading; Rereferred to Com (H) Appropriations HB 670 F A Vote: 66-34 Eggers, B Establish a state-tribal economic development act On motion of Grinde