Report: LAW0330L Mar. 30, 1999 at 0:39 PM 1999 MONTANA LEGISLATURE - (406)444-3064 56th Regular Session DAILY SUMMARY OF FLOOR ACTIONS REPORT - House Floor Actions for: 03/30/1999 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Coding Key: -- Fiscal Note Indicated A -- Appropriation R -- Revenue ----------------------------------------------------------------------- OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Com Rpt--Bill Concurred (H) Appropriations SB 31 F Stang, S Revise schedule of BASE aid payments Carried by Peck SB 270 F Devlin, G Allow county to charge Dept. of Revenue for office space Carried by Quilici SB 448 F Franklin, E Restructure loan payback for McLauglin Research Institute Carried by Tropila (H) Judiciary SB 22 F Mohl, A Revise training of parole, probation, and corrections officers Carried by R. Clark (H) Taxation SB 426 F Sprague, M Dedicate 50% of foreign capital depository for income tax relief Carried by Peck OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Com Rpt--Bill Concurred as Amd (H) Appropriations SB 220 F Toews, D Treasure state endowment regional water system fund Carried by Witt SB 301 F Keating, T Eliminate statutory appropriation of renewable resource funds to MSU-Northern Carried by Peck SB 302 F Toews, D Regional wastewater authority Carried by Witt OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Com Rpt--Bill Concurred as Amd (H) Appropriations SB 406 F Doherty, S Revise laws for formation of cooperative to purchase power for small customers Carried by Johnson (H) Fish, Wildlife And Parks SB 334 F Mesaros, K Revise board of outfitters membership and approval of net client hunter use Carried by Hibbard SB 338 F Mesaros, K Revise, extend & fund hunting access enhancement management program Carried by Hibbard (H) Judiciary SB 476 Bishop, A Revise requirements for filing contractor liens Carried by Younkin SB 533 F Devlin, G Control flow of cigarettes into state Carried by P. Clark (H) Natural Resources SB 345 Shea, D Local regulation of cyanide heap leach mining Carried by Quilici (H) Taxation SB 205 F Mcnutt, W Increase aviation fuel tax by 1cent; provide for airport paving project Carried by Pavlovich SB 500 F Berry, D Increase cap on fire fighter relief association disability and pensions Carried by Story OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Com Rpt--Bill Passed as Amd (H) Judiciary HJ 35 Wyatt, D Interim study of mental health managed care OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Sent to Enrolling HB 8 A Mccann, M Renewable resource bonds and loans HB 185 F A Menahan, R Detention center inspection program HB 361 Shockley, J Revise certain lien laws HB 437 Kasten, B Clarify E-911 liability HB 455 Soft, L Generally revise laws relating to adoption OB # 3 -Reports of Select Committees FCC Report Received SB 200 F Taylor, M Stimulate economic growth and business retention; revise class 8 property tax OB # 6 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills Referred to Committee (H) Taxation SB 370 F Stang, S Local option sales tax SB 424 F Cocchiarella, V Revise elderly homeowner and renter credit SB 530 F Bishop, A Generally revise the taxation of oil and natural gas production OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Concur Motion Failed SB 344 Vote: 41-59 Swysgood, C Repeal cyanide mining prohibition; submit to voters November 2000 SB 429 Vote: 43-56 Shea, D Airport lease exemption from subdivision and platting act OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Concurred SB 94 F Vote: 90-8 Nelson, L Revise driver's licensing laws SB 190 Vote: 96-0 Halligan, M Clarify jury trial in misdemeanor cases SB 217 Vote: 96-2 Miller, K Allow electrical apprentice to take license exam SB 219 Vote: 75-25 Waterman, M Provide parity of insurance coverage for severe mental illness OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Concurred Jackson amendment failed 10/88. SB 241 F Vote: 80-18 Doherty, S Revise law and regulation governing disabled hunting licenses SB 258 F Vote: 91-6 Grimes, D Revise domestic abuse laws SB 269 Vote: 87-9 Toews, D Revise and clarify county water and sewer project laws SB 423 Vote: 92-8 Mahlum, D Revise hearing requirement for zoning of annexed land SB 463 F Vote: 75-23 Wells, J Clarify liability of state in contract actions SB 470 Vote: 84-16 Eck, D Revise children's trust and endowment SB 477 Vote: 79-20 Mahlum, D Limit employer liability for ride sharing arrangements SB 481 Vote: 95-3 Thomas, F Extend custody powers to juvenile home arrest officers SB 505 F Vote: 51-49 Grimes, D Establish civil legal assistance for indigent victims of domestic violence SJ 4 Vote: 88-8 Beck, T Implement capitol complex advisory council recommendations SJ 10 Vote: 88-10 Cole, M Recognize Mike Mansfield and wife Maureen; authorize statue on capitol complex OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Concurred as Amd SB 117 F Vote: 84-16 Thomas, F Revise certain WC laws administered by Department of Labor Simon amendment adopted 99/1 SB 195 F Vote: 82-16 Lynch, J Revise military service purchase provisions for PERS Pavlovich amendment adopted 97/0. Wyatt amendment failed 26/72. Wyatt amendment adopted 73/26. SB 345 Vote: 60-40 Shea, D Local regulation of cyanide heap leach mining Ohs amendment adopted 92/8. OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Passed HB 240 F Vote: 83-14 Swanson, E Allow 5 yr tax credit for certain employers who make plan available to employees OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Passed Jackson amendment failed 32/62. HB 678 F A Vote: 86-13 Story, B Revise distribution of revenue to local government OB # 7 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Passed as Amd HB 260 F A Vote: 55-45 Mood, D Encourage economic develpment in research and commercialization projects Sliter amd adopted 96/2. Swanson amd failed 40/59. Cobb amd adopted 100/0. Facey amd failed 42/57. HB 350 Vote: 55-43 Brainard, M Generally revise campaign contribution provisions Grinde amd adopted 94/5. Mangan amd failed 44/55. OB # 8 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Concurred SB 5 F Vote: 100-0 Tester, J Eliminate retirement system membership fee SB 36 Vote: 96-3 Keenan, B Malpractice immunity for free health care clinics SB 46 Vote: 99-1 Swysgood, C Revise & clarify state government settlement authority SB 97 Vote: 75-25 Stang, S Generally revise laws relating to local planning and subdivision review SB 132 F Vote: 93-7 Hertel, J Generally revise insurance fees SB 153 Vote: 82-15 Halligan, M Generally revise provisions of the UCC governing secured transactions SB 179 Vote: 89-10 Holden, R Clarify time of effect of temporary driving permit SB 186 Vote: 91-9 Wells, J Allow breath test for intoxicated person suspected of carrying concealed weapon SB 225 Vote: 82-18 Hertel, J Let county commis. board include road construction in road improvement districts SB 257 Vote: 98-2 Grimes, D Revise sex offender laws SB 271 Vote: 52-47 Taylor, M Employer immunity for disclosures about former or current employees OB # 8 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Concurred SB 293 Vote: 90-10 Bishop, A Prohibit falconers from using certain listed species for the sport of falconry SB 306 Vote: 90-9 Grimes, D Revise showing required affidavit in support of motion for interim parentingplan SB 314 Vote: 91-8 Grimes, D Revise laws related to asbestos abatement SB 330 Vote: 94-5 Mohl, A Provide for reciprocity in foreign contractor bidding on state highway projects SB 346 Vote: 89-11 Hargrove, D Require fuel pumps dispensing dyed fuel be identified with a decal SB 353 F Vote: 56-44 Franklin, E Establish limits on sanctions of food stamps, medicaid, and childcare recipients SB 355 F Vote: 65-35 Mohl, A Eliminate requirement to fund footpaths and bike trails SB 397 F Vote: 94-4 Stang, S Allow flexibility in using highway funds SB 398 Vote: 76-23 Bohlinger, J Protect rights of nursing mothers in public SB 399 Vote: 84-15 Jabs, R Set maximum copying costs charged by health care providers for health care info SB 417 F Vote: 72-26 Waterman, M Medical services for inmates of county detention facilities SB 446 F Vote: 62-38 Taylor, M Revise beer and wine restaurant license laws SB 462 F Vote: 66-34 Grosfield, L Generally authorize environmental control easements SB 472 Vote: 92-8 Wells, J Revise criminal code provisions relating to machine guns and silencers SB 473 Vote: 99-0 Doherty, S Generally revise laws relating to estates, trusts, & fiduciary relationships SB 482 F Vote: 72-28 Mesaros, K Request interim study of licensure for mortgage lending SB 490 F Vote: 58-41 Glaser, B Require prompt payment for construction contractors and subcontractors OB # 8 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Passed HB 240 F Vote: 88-12 Swanson, E Allow 5 yr tax credit for certain employers who make plan available to employees HB 260 F A Vote: 52-47 Mood, D Encourage economic develpment in research and commercialization OB # 8 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Passed projects HB 341 Vote: 85-12 Lenhart, R Amend certain oil and gas operations on state park land surface HB 350 Vote: 56-44 Brainard, M Generally revise campaign contribution provisions HB 389 F A Vote: 82-18 Davies, B Funds to Dept of F,W, & P, for grants to establish and improve shooting ranges HB 540 F Vote: 98-1 Grinde, L Revise taxation of certain vehicles; registration fee on light vehicles HB 626 Vote: 63-36 Harper, H Designate certain river stretches as no wake zones HB 647 F Vote: 80-18 Raney, B Create the bull trout and cutthroat trout recovery program. HB 661 F Vote: 63-34 Rehbein, B Revise taxation of oil production from a stripper well HB 678 F A Vote: 83-17 Story, B Revise distribution of revenue to local government OB # 9 -Motions Motion Failed HB 260 F A Vote: 45-55 Mood, D Encourage economic develpment in research and commercialization projects By Trexler for closure of debate. SB 319 Vote: 57-41 Holden, R Allow marriage discounts for auto insurance By Sliter to take from Business and place on 2nd reading (need 3/5 vote) OB # 9 -Motions Segregated from Com of the Whole Rpt SB 429 Vote: 61-37 Shea, D Airport lease exemption from subdivision and platting act Motion by Dale OB # 9 -Motions Sponsor List Modified HB 260 F A Mood, D Encourage economic develpment in research and commercialization projects OB # 9 -Motions Sponsor List Modified Remove Swanson OB # 9 -Motions Taken from 3rd Reading; Placed on 2nd Reading HB 350 Brainard, M Generally revise campaign contribution provisions By Grinde to today's 2nd reading agenda. OB # 99-LSD Staff Entry Chapter Number HB 96 Grinde, L Reciprocal access to isolated trust lands HB 125 F Johnson, R Revise library system laws HB 167 Johnson, R Revise statutes affected by termination of Old Fund Liability Tax Jan 1,1999 HB 196 Cobb, J Revise tax disclosure on customer utility statement HB 201 Cobb, J Include tribal governments in state cooperative purchasing law HB 205 Tash, B Provide water rights delivery system easements in proposed subdivisions HB 211 Johnson, R Specify when city/county/consol. government can be default electricity supplier HB 250 Rehbein, B Allow local government to include economic development in group health plan HB 306 F Anderson, S Continue universal service fund for telecommunications HB 336 Gillan, K Clarify use of street maintenance funds in urban areas HB 353 Tash, B Allow local government sale or gift of historic property HB 390 Lawson, B Permit Board of Plumbers and SEB to renew temporary practice permit HB 411 Ewer, D Revise parking commission membership laws HB 418 F Pavlovich, B Clarify tax exemption for certain fraternal organizations HB 429 Shockley, J Bitterroot River basin temporary closure HB 443 Bookout-Reinicke, S Revise voter approval requirements for issuance of municipal bonds OB # 99-LSD Staff Entry Chapter Number HB 508 F Harrington, D Authority of attorney general to deny certification of improper ballot measure HB 509 Gutsche, G Revise laws governing appointment of student regent HB 522 Pavlovich, B Clarify between in-state & out-of-state beer sale laws HB 585 Jore, R Revise initiative signature requirements HB 615 Harrington, D Revise laws governing beer and wine franchise agreements