Report: LAW0330L Mar. 27, 1999 at 5:20 PM 1999 MONTANA LEGISLATURE - (406)444-3064 56th Regular Session DAILY SUMMARY OF FLOOR ACTIONS REPORT - Senate 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 (S) Natural Resources HB 458 Ohs, K Streamside corridor and riparian management Carried by Sen. McCarthy HB 617 R Ohs, K Revise and restructure petroleum storage tank cleanup fund Carried by Sen. Miller OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Com Rpt--Bill Concurred as Amd (S) Finance And Claims HB 2 A Zook, T General appropriations bill Carried by Sen. Swysgood (S) Judiciary HB 109 A Mercer, J Establish automated video gambling, accounting and reporting system Carried by Sen. Halligan HB 269 F Molnar, B Family advocacy program Carried by Sen. Halligan HB 482 F Mangan, J Revise laws governing juvenile detention officer training Carried by Sen. Christiaens HB 530 Mcgee, D Revise partial birth abortion law Carried by Sen. Grimes (S) Natural Resources HB 74 Mood, D Generally revise fiscal aspects of drinking water/wastewater revolving funds Carried by Sen. Keating OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Com Rpt--Bill Concurred as Amd (S) Natural Resources HB 183 Dale, R Revise mining laws Carried by Sen. Grosfield HB 596 F Somerville, R Water quality information and limit changes to design/construction requirements Carried by Sen. Taylor OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Com Rpt--Bill Passed (S) Natural Resources SJ 18 Mccarthy, B Interim study of MEPA by EQC OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Sent to Enrolling SB 13 Mcnutt, W Extend electronic lien filing on motor vehicles SB 276 Berry, D Revise state land easement description requirements SB 371 Mesaros, K Landowner notice of intent to appropriate ground water from other's land SB 404 Mcnutt, W Clarify exemption from execution for IRA SB 419 Shea, D Clarify transfer of interest in gambling license SB 452 Beck, T Clarify security interest in liquor license SB 478 F Christiaens, C Allow surgery centers and ambulatory centers to have own DEA number SB 488 Bartlett, S Revise election procedures for certain areas and districts OB # 6 -Motions FCC Appointed SB 200 F Taylor, M Stimulate economic growth and business retention; revise class 8 property tax Sen. Taylor-chair, DePratu, Halligan OB # 6 -Motions Motion Failed (S) Business And Industry SB 440 F Vote: 20-29 Bartlett, S Liveable wage for families To Take From Committee, Place on 2nd Reading HB 321 F R Vote: 24-24 Fuchs, D Revise inspection requirements for passenger elevators and escalators To Segregate From Committee Whole Report OB # 7 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills First Reading SJ 19 Eck, D Interim study of death penalty OB # 7 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills Introduced SJ 19 Eck, D Interim study of death penalty OB # 7 -First Reading and Commitment of Bills Referred to Committee (S) Judiciary SJ 19 Eck, D Interim study of death penalty Referred to Committee (S) Taxation HB 386 F Jore, R Reduce income taxes by providing a credit = to 4% of residential prop taxes paid HB 513 F Witt, J Large agricultural land not included in exempt charitable property HB 654 F Schmidt, T Clarify FIT deduction allowed for individual income/none for self-employment tax HB 657 F Davies, B Estate and trust deductibility of state and federal taxes HB 659 F Menahan, R Provide minimum amount for tax refund or bill as a result of revised assessment OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading CC Rpt Adopted SB 54 Vote: 47-0 Halligan, M Revise youth court act OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Concurred HB 8 A Vote: 47-0 Mccann, M Renewable resource bonds and loans HB 20 F Vote: 40-8 Kitzenberg, S Establish a multi-species fish hatchery at Fort Peck HB 57 F Vote: 43-4 Mercer, J Exempt university system from state fund requirement HB 59 F Vote: 46-1 Mood, D Revise laws governing sex & violent offenders HB 185 F A Vote: 47-0 Menahan, R Detention center inspection program HB 255 F Vote: 45-2 Anderson, S Increase felony threshold for property crimes HB 277 F Vote: 48-0 Pavlovich, B Require examination for nonresident chiropractors HB 316 F Vote: 48-0 Raney, B Historic and cultural parks management HB 321 F R Vote: 29-16 Fuchs, D Revise inspection requirements for passenger elevators and escalators HB 325 Vote: 28-17 Brainard, M Allow regulation of barking dog in residential neighborhood by county ordinance HB 337 F Vote: 48-0 Bergsagel, E Generally revise universal system benefits electric law HB 338 Vote: 49-0 Masolo, G Increase amount for purchase contracts before which county bid is required HB 339 F Vote: 48-0 Sliter, P Interim study of reapportionment of judicial districts HB 361 Vote: 48-0 Shockley, J Revise certain lien laws HB 374 Vote: 49-0 Hurdle, J Clarify youth court act HB 382 Vote: 49-0 Rose, S Revise jury selection process HB 435 Vote: 48-0 Clark, P Revise FWP Common authority to develop disabled hunter programs HB 437 Vote: 48-0 Kasten, B Clarify E-911 liability HB 455 Vote: 48-0 Soft, L Revise adoption laws HB 459 Vote: 47-1 Clark, R Concealed weapon permit reciprocity with other states HB 524 Vote: 39-10 Eggers, B Include tribal governments in certified communities and treasure state endowment OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Concurred HB 555 Vote: 49-0 Mckenney, J Provide bonding authority for aerospace venture HB 558 Vote: 48-0 Bitney, R Prepayment penalties on loans HB 566 F Vote: 47-1 Brainard, M Authorize interim study of methods for alternative of firearm purchase checks HB 581 F Vote: 48-0 Cobb, J Revise small business bidding preferences HB 584 F Vote: 48-0 Juneau, C Classroom use of surplus state property HB 586 Vote: 49-0 Dale, R Revise counties, cities, or towns park district laws HB 590 F Vote: 48-0 Lawson, B Background checks for certain school employees HB 614 Vote: 49-0 Wagner, D Revise landlord tenant laws regarding mobile home parks HB 629 Vote: 48-0 Mood, D Blackfoot river recreation management HB 641 Vote: 48-0 Squires, C Clarify enforcement laws & rules pertaining to medical gas piping HJ 4 Vote: 36-12 Walters, A Urge opposition to grizzly reintroduction in Selway-Bitterroot HJ 5 Vote: 39-10 Jore, R Urge repeal of Brady law HJ 6 Vote: 49-0 Mood, D Urge economic development HJ 15 Vote: 49-0 Stovall, J Urge support for space port program HJ 24 Vote: 49-0 Juneau, C Urge tribal representation in state economic development initiatives HJ 32 Vote: 25-23 Sliter, P Urge action on Y2K problems OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Concurred as Amd HB 54 Vote: 47-0 Menahan, R Creating the criminal offense of assault with a bodily fluid HB 314 F Vote: 48-0 Raney, B Revise and restrict park and fishing access maintenance and improvement HB 504 Vote: 49-0 Ohs, K Remove prohibition on certain reimbursements for premiums on health plans HB 528 F Vote: 43-6 Juneau, C Implement educational article HB 560 Vote: 48-1 Hanson, M Revise definition of county road OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Passed SB 370 F Vote: 30-19 Stang, S Local option sales tax SB 424 F Vote: 47-0 Cocchiarella, V Revise elderly homeowner and renter credit SB 530 F Vote: 42-5 Bishop, A Revise oil and natural gas production taxes SB 532 F Vote: 48-1 Mcnutt, W Eliminate personal property tax and livestock tax for industrial dairy OB # 9 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Concurred HB 6 A Vote: 49-0 Mccann, M Renewable resource grants HB 20 F Vote: 41-7 Kitzenberg, S Establish a multi-species fish hatchery at Fort Peck HB 81 F Vote: 49-0 Menahan, R Revise sentence for youths who commit serious offense HB 111 Vote: 46-3 Guggenheim, M Establish standards related to genetic information in issuing health insurance HB 203 Vote: 48-1 Shockley, J Revise criminal laws HB 207 F Vote: 49-0 Johnson, R Revise district court reimbursement laws for abuse and neglect proceeding costs HB 212 Vote: 28-21 Hagener, T Revise smoking areas for buildings HB 229 Vote: 49-0 Ewer, D Repeal building inspector enforcement of construction site health and safety HB 244 F Vote: 45-4 Facey, T Revise pay for retired judges called to service HB 257 F Vote: 49-0 Younkin, C Criminal conviction surcharge to fund victim and witness advocate programs HB 277 F Vote: 48-0 Pavlovich, B Require examination for nonresident chiropractors HB 302 F Vote: 49-0 Krenzler, B Revise micro business development act HB 308 Vote: 49-0 Hagener, T Increase exemption for automobiles HB 314 F Vote: 40-8 Raney, B Revise and restrict park and fishing access maintenance and improvement HB 316 F Vote: 42-6 Raney, B Historic and cultural parks management HB 325 Vote: 31-17 Brainard, M Allow regulation of barking dog in residential neighborhood by county ordinance OB # 9 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Concurred HB 337 F Vote: 48-0 Bergsagel, E Generally revise universal system benefits electric law HB 338 Vote: 45-3 Masolo, G Increase amount for purchase contracts before which county bid is required HB 374 Vote: 43-5 Hurdle, J Clarify youth court act HB 382 Vote: 47-1 Rose, S Revise jury selection process HB 435 Vote: 48-0 Clark, P Revise FWP Common authority to develop disabled hunter programs HB 504 Vote: 48-0 Ohs, K Remove prohibition on certain reimbursements for premiums on health plans HB 524 Vote: 41-7 Eggers, B Include tribal governments in certified communities and treasure state endowment HB 528 F Vote: 42-6 Juneau, C Implement educational article HB 555 Vote: 48-0 Mckenney, J Provide bonding authority for aerospace venture HB 558 Vote: 46-2 Bitney, R Prepayment penalties on loans HB 581 F Vote: 48-0 Cobb, J Revise small business bidding preferences HB 584 F Vote: 48-0 Juneau, C Classroom use of surplus state property HB 586 Vote: 48-0 Dale, R Revise counties, cities, or towns park district laws HB 614 Vote: 44-4 Wagner, D Revise landlord tenant laws regarding mobile home parks HB 629 Vote: 48-0 Mood, D Blackfoot river recreation management HB 641 Vote: 48-0 Squires, C Clarify enforcement laws & rules pertaining to medical gas piping HJ 4 Vote: 38-10 Walters, A Urge opposition to grizzly reintroduction in Selway-Bitterroot HJ 5 Vote: 41-8 Jore, R Urge repeal of Brady law HJ 6 Vote: 48-0 Mood, D Urge economic development HJ 15 Vote: 48-0 Stovall, J Urge support for space port program HJ 24 Vote: 47-1 Juneau, C Urge tribal representation in state economic development initiatives OB # 9 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Failed; 2nd House Vote Required OB # 9 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Failed; 2nd House Vote Required SB 529 Vote: 20-30 Jergeson, G Const amd to prohibit non funded tax shifts from loc govt and schools OB # 9 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Gov's Proposed Amd Concurred SB 200 F Vote: 44-5 Taylor, M Stimulate economic growth and business retention; revise class 8 property tax OB # 9 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Passed SB 532 F Vote: 47-1 Mcnutt, W Eliminate personal property tax and livestock tax for industrial dairy SJ 15 Vote: 49-0 Thomas, F Study reasons for high claims, high rates, low benefits OB # 99-LSD Staff Entry Chapter Number SB 99 Tester, J Continuing health ins. for dependents of certain persons killed in line of duty SB 245 F Waterman, M Adopt wage and hour exemption for home companions for elderly and disabled SB 260 F Glaser, B Reduce the taxes on light vehicles and fleet vehicles SB 428 F Stang, S Transfer motorcycle safety training program to regents