Report: LAW0330L Apr. 13, 1999 at 6:30 PM 1999 MONTANA LEGISLATURE - (406)444-3064 56th Regular Session DAILY SUMMARY OF FLOOR ACTIONS REPORT - Senate Floor Actions for: 04/13/1999 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Coding Key: -- Fiscal Note Indicated A -- Appropriation R -- Revenue ----------------------------------------------------------------------- OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Com Rpt--Bill Concurred (S) Taxation HB 515 F Grinde, L Provide interim study of competition by state political subdiv in private sector Carried by Sen. Swysgood OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Com Rpt--Bill Concurred as Amd (S) Finance And Claims HJ 35 Wyatt, D Interim study of mental health managed care Carried by Sen. Christiaens (S) Judiciary HB 516 F Grinde, L Interim study on tax-exempt status related to certain public charity enterprises Carried by Sen. Grosfield (S) Taxation HB 248 F Harrington, D Use of municipal water or sewer utility is not a beneficial use Carried by Sen. Lynch HB 540 F Grinde, L Revise taxation of certain vehicles; registration fee on light vehicles Carried by DePratu HB 674 F Hibbard, C Revise recovery and deposit of accommodations tax paid by state agencies Carried by Sen. Ellis HB 678 F A Story, B Revise distribution of revenue to local government Carried by Sen. Glaser OB # 2 -Reports of Standing Committees Sent to Enrolling SB 170 F Taylor, M Revise the criteria & priorities for awarding funding SR 5 Cole, M Confirm certain gubernatorial appointees SR 6 Grosfield, L Confirm Judge Simonton OB # 3 -Reports of Select Commitees CC Report Received HB 459 Clark, R Concealed weapon permit reciprocity with other states Report #1 SB 334 F Mesaros, K Revise board of outfitters membership and approval of net client hunter use Report #1 OB # 3 -Reports of Select Commitees FCC Report Received HB 100 F Simon, B Generally revise laws administered by the state auditor Report #1 SB 33 F Thomas, F Generally revise laws governing prisons & prisoners Report #1 SB 229 F Thomas, F Exempt certain school districts from nonconstruction services job classification Report #1 SB 458 F Thomas, F Revise restitution amounts for certain illegally taken species Report #1 OB # 6 -Motions CC Appointed HB 269 F Molnar, B Establish a family advocacy program Sen. Miller-Chair, Bishop, Halligan SB 301 F Keating, T Eliminate statutory appropriation of renewable resource funds OB # 6 -Motions CC Appointed to MSU-Northern Sen. Keating-Chair, Miller, Jergeson OB # 6 -Motions FCC Appointed SB 406 F Doherty, S Revise laws for formation of cooperative to purchase power for small customers Sen. Thomas-Chair, Berry, Doherty OB # 6 -Motions Motion Failed (S) Taxation HB 240 F Vote: 20-30 Swanson, E Allow 5 yr tax credit for certain employers who make plan available to employees To Take From Committee; Place on 2nd Reading This Day HB 253 F Vote: 23-27 Jore, R Eliminate state inheritance tax To Take From Committee; Place on 2nd Reading This Day OB # 6 -Motions On Motion Rules Suspended HB 647 F Vote: 41-8 Raney, B Create the bull trout and cutthroat trout enhancement program. To Place on 3rd Reading This Day OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading (H) Amendments Concurred SB 500 F Vote: 50-0 Berry, D Increase cap on fire fighter relief association disability and pensions OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Concurred OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Concurred HB 174 F A Vote: 48-1 Hibbard, C Generally revise taxation of electrical generation facilities HB 658 F Vote: 49-0 Clark, E Revise local government severance tax to include "stripper well exemption" OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading Concurred as Amd HB 626 Vote: 36-13 Harper, H Designate certain river stretches as no wake zones HB 647 F Vote: 32-18 Raney, B Create the bull trout and cutthroat trout enhancement program. HB 661 F Vote: 47-2 Rehbein, B Revise taxation of oil production from a stripper well HJ 2 Vote: 37-13 Story, B Revenue estimating resolution OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills 2nd Reading FCC Rpt Adopted SB 96 Vote: 49-0 Stang, S Modify provisions governing protest of changes in municipal zoning regulations SB 97 Vote: 47-2 Stang, S Generally revise laws relating to local planning and subdivision review OB # 8 -Second Reading of Bills Resolution Adopted SR 5 Vote: 50-0 Cole, M Confirm certain gubernatorial appointees SR 6 Vote: 50-0 Grosfield, L Confirm Judge Simonton OB # 9 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Concurred HB 5 A Vote: 50-0 Mccann, M Appropriate money for capital projects for the biennuim ending June 30, 2001 HB 11 A Vote: 50-0 Mccann, M Treasure state endowment appropriations HB 13 A Vote: 43-7 Johnson, R Provide pay & benifits for state employees statewide & blue- collar pay plan HB 79 F A Vote: 41-9 Brainard, M Establish a defined contribution plan within public employees' OB # 9 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Concurred retirement system HB 127 Vote: 50-0 Johnson, R Generally revise child support enforcement laws to improve services HB 260 F A Vote: 32-18 Mood, D Encourage economic development via investment in research/commercial projects HB 532 F Vote: 49-1 Anderson, S Set deadlines for final acceptance/final payment to public building contractor HB 622 F A Vote: 48-2 Witt, J Provide an interim local government funding and structure study HB 638 F Vote: 50-0 Somerville, R Research and Development tax credit HB 647 F Vote: 27-23 Raney, B Create the bull trout and cutthroat trout enhancement program. HB 651 F Vote: 50-0 Hanson, M Revise net loss operating calculations HB 656 Vote: 50-0 Bookout-Reinicke, S Revise tax deed process HB 657 F Vote: 49-1 Davies, B Estate and trust deductibility of state and federal taxes HB 659 F Vote: 50-0 Menahan, R Provide minimum amount for tax refund or bill as a result of revised assessment HB 660 F Vote: 47-3 Menahan, R Provide severance benefits for laid off MSH employees HB 669 F Vote: 50-0 Story, B Clarify and revise tax valuation of rail transportation property OB # 9 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Failed HB 15 A Vote: 32-18 Zook, T Information technology general obligation bonds 2/3 vote required HB 653 Vote: 14-36 Bergsagel, E Constitutional amendment requiring 2/3 vote on taxes or fees OB # 9 -Third Reading of Bills 3rd Reading Passed as Amended by House SB 170 F Vote: 47-3 Taylor, M Revise the criteria & priorities for awarding funding