Report: LAW0330L Mar. 27, 1999 at 5:19 PM 1999 MONTANA LEGISLATURE - (406)444-3064 56th Regular Session DAILY SUMMARY OF FLOOR ACTIONS REPORT - House Floor Actions for: 03/27/1999 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Coding Key: -- Fiscal Note Indicated A -- Appropriation R -- Revenue ----------------------------------------------------------------------- OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Com Rpt--Bill Concurred (H) Judiciary SB 33 F Thomas, F Generally revise laws governing prisons & prisoners Carried by Kitzenberg SB 463 F Wells, J Clarify liability of state in contract actions Carried by Younkin SB 473 Doherty, S Revise probate and trust codes Carried by Noennig SB 477 Mahlum, D Limit employer liability for ride sharing arrangements Carried by Gutsche SB 481 Thomas, F Extend custody powers to juvenile home arrest officers Carried by Facey SB 503 F Ellingson, J Revise procedure for imposing death penalty Carried by Ahner OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Com Rpt--Bill Concurred as Amd (H) Judiciary SB 36 Keenan, B Malpractice immunity for free health care clinics Carried by Soft SB 153 Halligan, M Adopt revised article 9 of uniform commercial code (ucc) Carried by Noennig SB 472 Wells, J Revise law on machine gun and silencer ownership Carried by R. Clark OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Com Rpt--Bill Concurred as Amd (H) Judiciary SB 486 Halligan, M Permit award of custody to person other than biological father and mother Carried by Molnar SB 505 F Grimes, D Fund civil legal assistance in domestic violence Carried by Soft OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Sent to Enrolling HB 212 Hagener, T Revise smoking areas for buildings HB 229 Ewer, D Repeal building inspector enforcement of construction site health and safety HB 244 F Facey, T Revise pay for retired judges called to service HB 308 Hagener, T Increase exemption for automobiles OB # 6 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills First Reading HJ 35 Wyatt, D Interim study of mental health managed care OB # 6 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills Introduced HJ 35 Wyatt, D Interim study of mental health managed care OB # 6 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills Referred to Committee (H) Judiciary HJ 35 Wyatt, D Interim study of mental health managed care Referred to Committee (H) Agriculture SB 164 F Mesaros, K Revise use of noxious weed trust fund and provide alternative funding OB # 6 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills Referred to Committee (H) Appropriations SB 531 Beck, T Provide issuance of bonds for privately owned, operated correctional facilities (H) Business And Labor SJ 15 Thomas, F Study reasons for high claims, high rates, low benefits (H) Education SJ 16 Miller, K Interim study of funding and administration of Montana University system (H) Judiciary SB 533 F Devlin, G Control flow of cigarettes into state (H) Taxation SB 529 Jergeson, G Const amd to prohibit non funded tax shifts from loc govt and schools OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Concur Motion Failed SB 178 F Vote: 49-49 Nelson, L Moratorium on harvesting medicinal plants on state land OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Concurred SB 27 F Vote: 89-8 Hertel, J Revise telemarketing fraud SB 82 Vote: 68-32 Doherty, S Generally revise laws concerning disclosure of governmental information SB 96 Vote: 84-11 Stang, S Modify provisions governing protest of changes in municipal zoning regulations SB 126 F Vote: 89-10 Crismore, W Septic disposal and licensure requirements SB 183 F Vote: 92-7 Nelson, L Revise agricultural seed laws SB 216 Vote: 94-5 Swysgood, C Ratify water compact w/FWS for Red Rock Lakes refuge SB 230 Vote: 84-13 Grimes, D Clarify place of trial for action against county SB 232 Vote: 84-13 Depratu, B Clarify acts not prohibited by the one action limitation in foreclosure suits SB 273 F Vote: 80-19 Jabs, R Create 22nd judicial district & add judge to 11th & 20th districts OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Concurred SB 321 Vote: 93-6 Jabs, R Revise definition of container site SB 326 Vote: 86-12 Tester, J Revise law on privacy in communications SB 352 Vote: 93-5 Mahlum, D Designating the Missoula Memorial Rose Garden as a state veterans' memorial SB 362 Vote: 98-0 Keating, T Revise oil and gas bond requirement SB 365 Vote: 91-6 Mohl, A Clarify certain terms used in prevailing wage law for public contracts SB 412 Vote: 92-2 Stang, S Revise control of timber slash SB 435 F Vote: 88-7 Waterman, M Revise limited liability company laws SB 453 Vote: 83-12 Beck, T Clarify requirements for issuance of resort retail all-beverage license Fuchs amendment failed 12/86. SB 468 Vote: 94-2 Cocchiarella, V Temporary closure of Clark Fork Basin to consumptive use permits/reservations SB 471 Vote: 95-3 Cole, M Uniform government contracting requirements SB 499 Vote: 84-15 Grosfield, L Revise water quality act per federal requirements SB 501 F Vote: 96-3 Hertel, J Regulate mausoleums and columbarium SB 504 Vote: 81-19 Lynch, J Clarify city limits in consolidated government for gas/fuel tax rev allocation SB 521 Vote: 90-9 Hargrove, D Allow sale of fireworks for millenium OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Concurred as Amd SB 97 Vote: 67-32 Stang, S Generally revise laws relating to local planning and subdivision review Brainard amendment adopted 56/44. SB 199 F Vote: 74-25 Christiaens, C Mandatory education for youth in detention centers Mangan amendment adopted 90/6. SB 462 F Vote: 59-40 Grosfield, L Environmental protection easements Younkin amendment adopted 98/1. OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Gov's Proposed Amd Not Concurred SB 200 F Vote: 60-39 Taylor, M Stimulate economic growth and business retention; revise class 8 property tax OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Pass Motion Failed HB 642 F R Vote: 46-54 Tash, B Assist in the funding of search and resuce operations OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Passed HB 174 F A Vote: 75-24 Hibbard, C Generally revise taxation of electric utilities HB 341 Vote: 85-11 Lenhart, R Amend certain oil and gas operations on state park land surface HB 515 F Vote: 70-26 Grinde, L Regulate government competition with business HB 516 F Vote: 53-46 Grinde, L Prohibit public charity competition with small business HJ 33 Vote: 84-15 Haines, D Interim study on funding and management of wildlife resources OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Passed as Amd HB 350 Vote: 52-46 Brainard, M Revise laws governing campaign contributions Brainard amendment adopted 67/32. HB 626 Vote: 57-42 Harper, H Designate certain river stretches as no wake zones Mercer amendment adopted 81/16. HB 647 F Vote: 73-24 Raney, B Create the bull trout and cutthroat trout recovery program. Raney amendment adopted 92/5. HB 661 F Vote: 62-38 Rehbein, B Revise laws governing stripper well tax Rehbein amendment adopted 56/43. Gillan amendment failed 42/58. OB # 8 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Concurred OB # 8 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd 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: 97-1 Beck, T Making permanent the third party commercial driver testing program SB 137 F Vote: 88-9 Franklin, E Amending statutes relevant to veterans' license plates bill SB 154 Vote: 91-9 Mohl, A Establish $125 annual fee for nondivisible load permit; define nondivisible load SB 276 Vote: 100-0 Berry, D Revise state land easement description requirements SB 356 Vote: 75-24 Mohl, A Require one member of transportation commission have knowledge of Indian culture SB 367 Vote: 99-1 Thomas, F Revise new motor vehicle warranty laws SB 371 Vote: 99-0 Mesaros, K Landowner notice of intent to appropriate ground water from other's land SB 404 Vote: 94-6 Mcnutt, W Clarify exemption from execution for IRA SB 416 Vote: 95-4 Grosfield, L Clarify order for new trial after guilty verdict SB 419 Vote: 51-48 Shea, D Clarify transfer of interest in gambling license SB 452 Vote: 98-2 Beck, T Clarify security interest in liquor license SB 478 F Vote: 94-5 Christiaens, C Allow surgery centers and ambulatory centers to have own DEA number SB 488 Vote: 95-4 Bartlett, S Revise election procedures for certain areas and districts OB # 8 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Passed HB 253 F Vote: 78-18 Jore, R Eliminate state inheritance tax HJ 34 Vote: 97-3 Tuss, C Interim study of eminent domain laws and use OB # 9 -Motions CC Appointed SB 169 Taylor, M Revise laws governing venture capital companies Rep. Johnson-chair, Brown, Ewer OB # 9 -Motions FCC Appointed SB 200 F Taylor, M Stimulate economic growth and business retention; revise class 8 property tax Rep. Mood-chair, Story, Beck OB # 9 -Motions Motion Carried HB 350 Brainard, M Revise laws governing campaign contributions By Grinde to move bill below item #40 on today's 2nd reading agenda HB 350 Brainard, M Revise laws governing campaign contributions By Trexler for closure. OB # 9 -Motions Motion Failed HB 60 F A Vote: 35-64 Cobb, J Increase cigarette tax to fund children' s health insurance By Cobb to take from Taxation and place on 2nd reading. HB 305 F R Vote: 44-55 Ewer, D Transition benefit credit By Ewer to take from Taxation and place on 2nd reading this day. HB 381 F Vote: 43-52 Molnar, B Repeal contractor registration By Molnar to take from Business & Labor and place on 2nd reading. SB 22 F Vote: 59-40 Mohl, A Revise training of parole, probation, and corrections officers By R. Clark to take from Judiciary and place on 2nd reading. OB # 9 -Motions Rereferred to Committee (H) Appropriations SB 199 F Christiaens, C Mandatory education for youth in detention centers OB # 9 -Motions Rereferred to Committee (H) Appropriations On motion of Grinde. SB 273 F Jabs, R Create 22nd judicial district & add judge to 11th & 20th districts OB # 9 -Motions Segregated from Com of the Whole Rpt SB 178 F Vote: 51-47 Nelson, L Moratorium on harvesting medicinal plants on state land On motion by Lenhart OB # 99-LSD Staff Entry Chapter Number HB 136 Williams, C Revise laws governing comprehensive health association HB 154 Gallus, S Clarify prohibition against auto repair incentives HB 173 F Somerville, R Adopt southern regional emergency management assistance compact HB 474 Hibbard, C Board of personnel appeals to redetermine appropriate bargaining units HB 561 F Gallus, S Allow transportation district to exceed apportioned funds