Report: LAW0330L Apr. 12, 1999 at 9:24 PM 1999 MONTANA LEGISLATURE - (406)444-3064 56th Regular Session DAILY SUMMARY OF FLOOR ACTIONS REPORT - Senate Floor Actions for: 04/12/1999 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Coding Key: -- Fiscal Note Indicated A -- Appropriation R -- Revenue ----------------------------------------------------------------------- OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Com Rpt--Bill Concurred as Amd (S) Taxation HB 174 F A Hibbard, C Generally revise taxation of electrical generation facilities Carried by Sen. Thomas HB 658 F Clark, E Revise local government severance tax to include "stripper well exemption" Carried by Sen. Ellis HB 661 F Rehbein, B Revise taxation of oil production from a stripper well Carried by Sen. Ellis OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Sent to Enrolling SB 117 F Thomas, F Revise certain WC laws administered by Department of Labor & Industry SB 151 F Toews, D Clarify community college retirement levy jurisdiction SB 167 F Tester, J Exempt certain low-income housing property from taxation SB 178 F Nelson, L Moratorium on harvesting medicinal plants on state land SB 233 F Bohlinger, J Provide a discretionary longevity salary adjustment for county attorneys SB 241 F Doherty, S Revise law and regulation governing disabled hunting licenses SB 251 Halligan, M Clarify assessment of chemical dependency prior to sentencing of DUI SB 269 Toews, D Revise and clarify county water and sewer project laws SB 292 Bishop, A Clarify applicability of certain campaign laws declared to be invalid SB 293 Bishop, A Prohibit falconers from using certain listed species for the OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Sent to Enrolling sport of falconry SB 305 Thomas, F Prohibit project labor agreements on public projects SB 306 Grimes, D Revise showing required affidavit in support of motion for interim parentingplan SB 331 F Shea, D Revise snowmobile, atv, & personal water craft sales, franchise, warranty law SB 345 Shea, D Provide for continuation of mine or permit needed to keep mine operating SB 353 F Franklin, E Establish limits on sanctions of food stamps, medicaid, and childcare recipients SB 361 F Mesaros, K Revise alternative livestock producers regulatory authority SB 372 F Halligan, M Revise certain family laws SB 381 F Grimes, D Generally revise hunter education laws and penalties for violations SB 388 Christiaens, C Add naturopathic physician to hc provider freedom of choice;require hsc coverage SB 393 Waterman, M Clarify authority to administer Perkins Act vocational education funds SB 401 F Holden, R Redefine agricultural use for gasoline and special fuel tax refunds SB 411 F Crismore, W Annual report on trust land return SB 417 F Waterman, M Medical services for inmates of county detention facilities SB 421 F Mahlum, D Create scenic-historic highways program SB 429 Shea, D Airport lease exemption from subdivision and platting act SB 434 F Waterman, M Reduce the member contribution for the police retirement statewide plan SB 462 F Grosfield, L Generally authorize environmental control easements SB 472 Wells, J Revise criminal code provisions relating to machine guns and silencers SB 476 Bishop, A Revise laws relating to construction liens SB 486 Halligan, M Revise law relating to parenting between natural parent and third parties OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Sent to Enrolling SB 490 F Glaser, B Require prompt payment for construction contractors and subcontractors SB 505 F Grimes, D Establish civil legal assistance for indigent victims of domestic violence SB 533 F Devlin, G Control flow of cigarettes for sale or distribution into state SJ 7 Bohlinger, J Urge federal funding of railroad impact in Billings SJ 10 Cole, M Recognize Mike Mansfield and wife Maureen; authorize statue on capitol complex OB # 3 -Reports of Select Commitees FCC Report Received SB 96 Stang, S Modify provisions governing protest of changes in municipal zoning regulations Report #1 SB 97 Stang, S Generally revise laws relating to local planning and subdivision review Report #1 OB # 6 -Motions FCC Appointed HB 100 F Simon, B Generally revise laws administered by the state auditor Sen. Berry-Chair, Sprague, Cocchiarella HB 506 Sliter, P Clarify consumer protection for auto body and glass repair Sen. Hertel-Chair, Beck, Roush OB # 6 -Motions Motion Failed (S) Taxation HB 108 F Vote: 19-30 Swanson, E Revise taxation of class 3 and 4 property; exemption; rate reduction; valuation To Take From Committee; Place on 2nd Reading This Day OB # 6 -Motions Segregated from Com of the Whole Rpt HB 647 F Vote: 50-0 Raney, B Create the bull trout and cutthroat trout enhancement program. OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Read Concur as Amd Motion Failed; 3rd Read Vote Req HB 653 Vote: 13-36 Bergsagel, E Constitutional amendment requiring 2/3 vote on taxes or fees OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading (H) Amendments Concurred SB 170 F Vote: 49-0 Taylor, M Revise the criteria & priorities for awarding funding OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading (H) Amendments Not Concurred SB 301 F Vote: 49-0 Keating, T Eliminate statutory appropriation of renewable resource funds to MSU-Northern SB 406 F Vote: 49-0 Doherty, S Revise laws for formation of cooperative to purchase power for small customers OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Concurred HB 11 A Vote: 48-0 Mccann, M Treasure state endowment appropriations HB 127 Vote: 49-0 Johnson, R Generally revise child support enforcement laws to improve services HB 532 F Vote: 49-0 Anderson, S Set deadlines for final acceptance/final payment to public building contractor HB 622 F A Vote: 49-0 Witt, J Provide an interim local government funding and structure study HB 638 F Vote: 49-0 Somerville, R Research and Development tax credit HB 651 F Vote: 49-0 Hanson, M Revise net loss operating calculations HB 656 Vote: 49-0 Bookout-Reinicke, S Revise tax deed process HB 657 F Vote: 48-1 Davies, B Estate and trust deductibility of state and federal taxes HB 659 F Vote: 49-0 Menahan, R Provide minimum amount for tax refund or bill as a result of revised assessment OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Concurred HB 660 F Vote: 49-0 Menahan, R Provide severance benefits for laid off MSH employees HB 669 F Vote: 48-1 Story, B Clarify and revise tax valuation of rail transportation property OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Concurred as Amd HB 5 A Vote: 48-0 Mccann, M Appropriate money for capital projects for the biennuim ending June 30, 2001 HB 13 A Vote: 40-9 Johnson, R Provide pay & benifits for state employees statewide & blue- collar pay plan HB 15 A Vote: 29-20 Zook, T Information technology general obligation bonds HB 79 F A Vote: 35-14 Brainard, M Establish a defined contribution plan within public employees' retirement system HB 260 F A Vote: 32-18 Mood, D Encourage economic development via investment in research/commercial projects OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Indefinitely Postponed SJ 19 Vote: 28-21 Eck, D Interim study of death penalty OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Pass Motion Failed SJ 19 Vote: 24-25 Eck, D Interim study of death penalty OB # 9 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Concurred HB 14 A Vote: 44-6 Johnson, R Long-range building general obligation bonds HB 72 F Vote: 50-0 Mercer, J Guaranteed annual benefit adjustment for teachers' retirement system HB 92 F A Vote: 49-1 Somerville, R Fund natural resource damage litigation program HB 109 A Vote: 47-3 Mercer, J Allow Dept of Justice automated video gambling, accounting and reporting system OB # 9 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Concurred HB 135 F A Vote: 50-0 Stovall, J Dept of Justice protective services pay increase appropriation HB 341 Vote: 48-2 Lenhart, R Amend certain oil and gas operations on state park land surface HB 389 F A Vote: 44-6 Davies, B Funds to Dept of F,W, & P, for grants to establish and improve shooting ranges HB 513 F Vote: 50-0 Witt, J Large agricultural land not included in exempt charitable property HB 621 A Vote: 50-0 Witt, J Appropriate funds to commerce for financial assistance on Venture Star project HB 630 F Vote: 47-3 Rose, S Revise fuel tax laws HB 648 A Vote: 41-9 Menahan, R Issue new license plates every 4 years HB 652 F Vote: 50-0 Guggenheim, M Clarify income for purposes of residential credit for elderly HJ 33 Vote: 38-12 Haines, D Interim study on funding and management of wildlife resources HJ 34 Vote: 41-9 Tuss, C Interim study of eminent domain laws and use OB # 9 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading FCC Rpt Adopted SB 274 F Vote: 49-1 Wilson, B Exempt personal property used to build and launch space vehicles OB # 9 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Passed SB 534 F Vote: 49-1 Keenan, B Generally revise laws regarding public mental health delivery SJ 21 Vote: 42-8 Hargrove, D Interim study of incentives to preserve ag land with cluster developments OB # 99-LSD Staff Entry Chapter Number SB 5 F Tester, J Eliminate retirement system membership fee SB 179 Holden, R Clarify time of effect of temporary driving permit SB 200 F Taylor, M Stimulate economic growth and business retention; revise class 8 property tax OB # 99-LSD Staff Entry Chapter Number SB 257 Grimes, D Revise sex offender laws SB 365 Mohl, A Clarify certain terms used in prevailing wage law for public contracts SB 473 Doherty, S Generally revise laws relating to estates, trusts, & fiduciary relationships