Report: LAW0300L Jun. 04, 2001 at 03:07 PM 2001 MONTANA LEGISLATURE - (406)444-306 57th Regular Session BILL DRAFT REQUESTS BY REQUESTER REPORT - For All Requesters (Includes All Requests) - -------------------------------------------------------------------- Bill drafts can be requested by a legislator or by a legislative committee. -------------------------------------------------------------------- TIP: If you download this report, open it in either WORDPAD or NOTEPAD to display. Both of these word processing softwares are found in Windows via the Programs -> Accessories menu. ------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Requester: Adams, Darrel LC1600 HJ 22 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Curtiss, A Urge commitment to original forest service mandate LC1608 HB 364 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Curtiss, A Constitutional defense fund -- state-federal issues -- Requester: Andersen, Joan LC0548 HB 81 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Andersen, J Student alcohol , tobacco, & drug testing for extra curricular activities LC1259 Drafter: MacMaster, J Increase penalty for negligent vehicular assault LC1298 Drafter: Erickson, C Fingerprinting & criminal background check new school employees & volunteers LC1744 HJ 41 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Andersen, J Study transfer of territory between school districts -- Requester: Bales, Keith LC0998 HB 358 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Bales, K Allow opening or reopening of elementary school in mid-year LC0999 HB 246 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Bales, K Clarify liability for damages to property caused by livestock on highways LC1000 Drafter: Martin, J Tax credit for donation of conservation easement LC1001 HB 573 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Bales, K Allow oil and gas board to permit certain coal bed methane gas wells LC1002 HB 572 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Bales, K Adjust and redistribute money derived from natural gas from coal LC1685 HJ 27 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Bales, K EQC oversight for EIS on proposed coal-bed natural gas resources development -- Requester: Balyeat, Joe LC0710 HB 617 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Balyeat, J Simplify and reduce Montana income taxes LC0711 Drafter: Kurtz, L Eliminate needless county regulations LC0836 HB 555 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Balyeat, J Tax credit for education expenses; excellence in teaching award program LC0951 HB 618 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Balyeat, J Use tobacco settlement funds for income tax credits for health insurance LC0953 HB 250 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Balyeat, J Clarify school equalization clause in constitution LC0954 HB 306 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Balyeat, J Requirements for setting aside nonresident big game and deer combined licenses LC1391 HB 588 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Balyeat, J Require objectivity in science education LC1544 HB 432 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Balyeat, J Revise right turn law for multiple traffic lanes -- Requester: Barrett, Debby LC0701 HB 458 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Barrett, D Required managed care medical director to be physician -- Requester: Beck, Tom LC0838 SB 333 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Beck, T Remove prison ranch PILT sunset LC0985 SB 484 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Beck, T hard rock mining reclamation debt service fund LC1139 HB 496 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Jent, L Generally revise procedures in civil cases LC1140 Drafter: Lane, V Reduce civil filing fees & funding for legal assistance for dom. viol. victims LC1339 SJ 12 Drafter: Menzies, L Sponsor: Beck, T Authorize permanent placement of busts, statues, memorials in Capitol -- Requester: Berry, Dale LC0479 Drafter: Heiman, L Increase tobacco tax By request of: Governor LC0714 SB 215 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Berry, D Full cost accounting for county and district solid waste programs LC0715 SB 216 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Berry, D Full cost accounting for municipal solid waste programs LC0716 SB 278 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Berry, D Remove city's authority to ban competition from private garbage providers LC0717 SB 407 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Berry, D Allow city contract renewals for physical plant operations for water, power LC0718 Drafter: Niss, D Restrict lobbying by governmental entities LC0780 SB 119 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Berry, D Increase cigarette tax and revise distribution for education -- referendum By request of: Governor Department Of Revenue LC0781 SB 342 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Berry, D Allow property manager to bring landlord-tenant action LC0782 SB 340 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Berry, D Revise real estate law on depositing funds in broker's trust account LC0784 SB 337 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Berry, D Revise small claims court jurisdiction for landlord tenant actions LC0785 SB 343 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Berry, D Allow general power local government clean indoor air act authority LC0786 SB 341 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Berry, D Revise sale of tobacco products LC0787 SB 481 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Berry, D Enhance local government authority to regulate youth access to tobacco LC0788 SB 339 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Berry, D Revise funding of public assistance, foster care, and protective services LC1382 SB 336 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Berry, D Tobacco trust interest for health care center LC1426 SB 338 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Berry, D Increase poverty level for CHIP LC1601 SB 434 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Berry, D Restrict nursing rule on name badges LC1618 SB 435 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Berry, D Revise limit for lobbyist registration LC1723 SB 480 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Berry, D State participation in pacific northwest economic region By request of: (S) Business And Labor Standing Committee -- Requester: Bishop, Al LC0016 SB 35 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Bishop, A Require uniforms in public schools LC0017 SB 36 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Bishop, A Dress code for teachers LC0018 SB 13 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Bishop, A Restrict campaign duration LC0020 Drafter: Campbell, B Authorize PSC to regulate motor fuel prices LC0021 SB 14 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Bishop, A Require smooth road surface and bridge approaches LC0046 SB 15 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Bishop, A Revise law governing trespass on land adjoining public land LC0061 Drafter: Lane, V Registered owner liable for littering from vehicle, allow reporting by lic. # LC0166 SB 22 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Bishop, A An Act repealing the Electric Utility Industry Restructuring Act LC0167 SB 201 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Bishop, A Prohibit automatic teller machines on gambling premises LC0650 SB 95 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Bishop, A Revise criminal trespass laws--repeal permission to hunt requirement LC1517 HB 424 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Peterson, K Health carriers & managed care entities responsible - health treatment decision LC1630 Drafter: Everts, T Operations for power generation equipment -- Requester: Bitney, Rod LC1317 HB 204 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Bitney, R Cancel voter registration for failure to vote in 2 consecutive federal elections LC1333 HB 596 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Bitney, R Private golf course beer and wine license LC1336 HB 285 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Bitney, R Revise laws on utility use of public right-of-way LC1469 HB 284 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Bitney, R Agency commercial services inventory LC1498 HB 422 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Bitney, R Eliminate liability of railroads and mining companies for employee negligence -- Requester: Bixby, Norma LC1219 HB 366 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Bixby, N Study public assistance and TANF programs LC1220 HB 344 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Bixby, N Ed activities fulfill work reqs for FAIM; revise child care prov for family LC1299 HJ 32 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Bixby, N Request legislative performance audit on child protective services LC1374 HB 310 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Sponsor: Bixby, N Require water quality permit for coal bed methane discharge to surface water LC1453 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Beef checkoff fee for benefit of Indian ranchers LC1575 HJ 40 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Bixby, N Interim study of use of pre-professional skills test in teacher licensure -- Requester: Bohlinger, John LC0001 SB 24 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Bohlinger, J Revise basic entitlement for school funding LC0004 Drafter: Kurtz, L Prison industry prefabrication of low income housing LC0012 SB 123 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Bohlinger, J Annual legislative sessions - constitutional amendment LC0013 SB 124 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Bohlinger, J Require bill summaries LC0014 Drafter: Niss, D Laptop computers for legislators LC0075 Drafter: Campbell, B Commerce Dept. to adopt rules facilitating rehab of buildings LC0100 SB 64 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Bohlinger, J Revise seatbelt requirement -- standard violation LC0126 SB 125 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Bohlinger, J Require driving with lighted headlights at all times LC0127 SB 126 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Bohlinger, J Require adoption of sulfur dioxide emission control plans LC0168 SB 127 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Bohlinger, J Increase lodging facility tax by 2 percent to fund local government LC0205 SB 372 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Bohlinger, J Specify standing committees if annual sessions are enacted LC0296 SB 128 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Bohlinger, J Increase penalties for promoting and compelling prostitution LC0384 SB 66 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Bohlinger, J County attorney salaries are to be based on the percentage of judges' salaries LC0448 SB 257 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Bohlinger, J Providing for protection of abandoned children LC0728 SB 220 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Bohlinger, J Earned income tax credit LC0729 SB 258 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Bohlinger, J Revise education savings account laws LC1224 HB 503 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Buzzas, R State contribution for insurance for HIV victims -- Requester: Bookout-Reinicke, Sylvia LC0667 Drafter: Martin, J Income tax credit for cost of herbicides used for noxious weeds LC1255 HB 194 Drafter: McClure, E Value error Revise overtime and minimum wage exemptions for outside sales LC1550 HB 393 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Mangan, J Allow video conferencing for youth probable cause hearing LC1686 HB 600 Drafter: Martin, J Value error Tax exemption for energy generating equipment for a business -- Requester: Branae, Gary LC1163 HB 498 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Branae, G Revise laws governing solid waste management district service charges LC1393 Drafter: Mitchell, L Revise requirements prior to commencing oil or gas drilling LC1398 Drafter: Everts, T Revise deregulation laws LC1477 HB 540 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Branae, G State purchase of prescription drugs for mental health patients LC1513 Drafter: McClure, E RSID for private road -- Requester: Brown, Dee LC0816 HB 321 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Brown, D Second alternative for electing additional high school trustees LC1375 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Broaden access to public land surrounded by private land LC1376 HB 243 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Brown, D Restrict bill introductions LC1533 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Water banking and leasing LC1636 Drafter: Bohyer, D Pilot program for providing assistance to at-risk youth and families -- Requester: Brown, Roy LC1228 HB 242 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Brown, R Implement authority to prohibit CB radio interference with ham radio frequencies LC1262 HB 612 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Brown, R Generally revising election laws LC1386 HB 506 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Brown, R Prohibit leaving construction equipment or vehicles in construction clear zone LC1578 HB 543 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Sponsor: Brown, R Revise subdivision and growth policy laws -- Requester: Brueggeman, John LC1480 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Urge opposition to roadless order LC1611 HB 598 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Brueggeman, J Government accountability act; scheduled termination of state programs -- Requester: Business and Labor Interim Committee, LC0007 SB 121 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Shea, D Require registration and bond for postsecondary schools By request of: Business And Labor Interim Committee LC0069 SB 122 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Shea, D Generally revise cooperative association laws By request of: Business And Labor Interim Committee LC0118 SB 96 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Mahlum, D Revise waiting period for temporary total disability benefits - work comp By request of: Business And Labor Interim Committee LC0119 Drafter: McClure, E Revise rehabilitation benefits By request of: Business And Labor Interim Committee LC0120 SB 97 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Mahlum, D Revise travel expenses for medical treatment for work comp By request of: Business And Labor Interim Committee LC0121 SB 151 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Mahlum, D Prohibit government sale of fitness services By request of: Business And Labor Interim Committee LC0122 HB 73 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Brown, R Full cost accounting pilot program By request of: Business And Labor Interim Committee LC0123 Drafter: Higgins, G Commercial services inventory - monitor offer of goods and services By request of: Business And Labor Interim Committee LC0124 SB 98 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Mahlum, D Revise permanent partial disability benefits - work comp By request of: Business And Labor Interim Committee LC0125 Drafter: Martin, J Fund safety inspections By request of: Business And Labor Interim Committee -- Requester: Butcher, Edward LC0359 Drafter: MacMaster, J Increase driving w/o insurance penalties and apply them when citation issued LC0579 SB 202 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Butcher, E Authorize licensed chiropractors to practice animal chiropractics LC0669 SB 195 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Butcher, E Regulate method of providing intrastate long distance telephone service LC0670 SB 444 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Butcher, E Portability for teacher salary steps and lanes LC0835 Drafter: Niss, D Revise voter registration LC1165 Drafter: Petesch, G Allow access to marriage license information LC1366 SR 2 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Butcher, E Urge opposition to designation of Missouri River breaks LC1597 Drafter: McClure, E Revise employment related laws LC1684 SB 443 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Butcher, E Prohibit public record disposal without offering to public -- Requester: Buzzas, Rosalie (Rosie) LC0996 HB 575 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Buzzas, R Funds to develop high-wage, high-skill training for disadvantaged LC0997 HB 509 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Buzzas, R Fund remodeling of heritage center at Fort Missoula LC1173 HB 217 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Buzzas, R Authorize application for WIC purchase at farmers' market LC1176 HB 630 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Buzzas, R Establish Child and Youth Development Grant Program LC1606 Drafter: Martin, J Tax credit for business cooperating with university research and development LC1612 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Extend period for zoning regulations based on master plan -- Requester: Callahan, Tim LC0801 HB 180 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Callahan, T Allow examine by Phys. Ass't. or APRN of youth under order of commitment LC0802 HB 278 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Callahan, T Clarify youth probation officer authority under youth court act LC0803 Drafter: Fox, S Clarify placement restrictions under multiagency service placement plan LC0804 SB 386 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Waterman, M Make intervention in delinquency pilot program permanent LC1401 Drafter: Higgins, G Eliminate unisex insurance requirements LC1632 HB 517 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Mangan, J Technology seed capital and business assistance -- Requester: Carney, Eileen LC0748 HB 237 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Carney, E Voluntary home care registry LC1394 HJ 29 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Carney, E Ambient air quality standards for asbestos LC1395 HB 269 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Carney, E FTE for asbestos community liaison LC1397 Drafter: Martin, J Address use of capital gains proceeds from MPC sale LC1461 Drafter: McClure, E Unemployment compensation for school aides LC1587 Drafter: Higgins, G Distance elimination technologies program development -- Requester: Children, Families, Health, and Human Services Interim Committee, LC0097 HB 38 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Schmidt, T Purchase state surplus vehicles for participants in state TANF- funded programs By request of: Children, Families, Health, And Human Services Interim Committee -- Requester: Christiaens, Chris LC0025 HB 486 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Jayne, J Revise and fund foster care services LC0026 Drafter: Niss, D Violence prevention program LC0027 SB 447 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Christiaens, C Ban cellular phone use while operating motor vehicle LC0037 Drafter: Campbell, B Clarify clerk of court issuance of passports LC0038 HB 395 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Thomas, B Establish dental hygiene program in university system LC0039 SB 261 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Christiaens, C Legalize growing industrial hemp LC0040 SB 448 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Christiaens, C Funding for transportation for senior citizens and persons with disabilities LC0114 Drafter: Erickson, C County road damage recovery LC0181 SB 9 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Christiaens, C Allow agricultural production of St. Johnswort LC0521 HB 312 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Golie, G Fund planning for expansion of GF college of technology LC0525 SJ 8 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Christiaens, C Study privatization of foster care and adoption LC0558 SB 414 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Cobb, J Prohibit all products clauses in health insurance LC0559 SB 412 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Cobb, J Bargaining for health care providers LC0560 SB 288 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Christiaens, C Distribution of unused drugs to low income individuals LC0561 SB 415 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Cobb, J Health care insurance payments sent to provider LC0562 SB 440 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Christiaens, C Disclosure to consumers health care service cost participation requirements LC0563 SB 413 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Cobb, J Prohibit nonprofit entities from owning for profit venture LC0564 Drafter: Fox, S Review of conversion of nonprofit healthcare entities LC0580 Drafter: Petesch, G Forgive debt to McLaughlin research center LC1233 HB 414 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Clark, E Use TANF funding for low and moderate housing thru board of housing LC1495 Drafter: Niss, D Revise genetics programs LC1496 Drafter: Lane, V Revise DUI sentencing LC1497 SB 483 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Christiaens, C Revise 3rd DUI sentencing -- Requester: Clancy, Gilda LC0516 HB 137 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Clancy, G State vehicles as courtesy cars at rural airports LC1177 SB 240 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: McNutt, W Remove termination for alternative oil recovery rates LC1268 HB 342 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Clancy, G Dedicate public service commission revenue LC1471 HB 266 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Clancy, G Revise governmental accountability act LC1472 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Revise criteria for local subdivision and platting criteria where state has crit LC1473 HB 304 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Sponsor: Clancy, G Revise provisions for more stringent local subdivision regulations LC1689 HB 430 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Clancy, G Provide grants for airport courtesy cars -- Requester: Clark, Edith LC0360 HB 74 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Clark, E Increase game wardens' and peace officers' service retirement benefit formula LC0510 HB 75 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Clark, E Penalty for allowing unauthorized individual to drive owner's vehicle LC0568 HB 188 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Clark, E Transfer portion of video gaming revenue to horse racing -- Requester: Clark, Paul LC0769 HB 454 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Clark, P Allow issuance of landowner either-sex elk permits LC0776 HB 360 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Clark, P Revise sexual offense laws LC0777 Drafter: Lane, V Revise statute of limitations for felony offenses LC1078 Drafter: Kurtz, L Revise speed limit on secondary highways LC1079 Drafter: Martin, J Business equipment tax reciprocity LC1080 HB 359 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Clark, P Expand DNA database to all felonies LC1081 Drafter: Sternberg, D Mountain lion validation LC1082 HB 538 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Clark, P Require hunter safety course for first time licensee LC1083 Drafter: Sternberg, D Regulate number of nonresident fishing licenses LC1084 HB 520 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Clark, P Student hunter safety education or hunting activity release time program LC1085 HB 305 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Gutsche, G Alternative livestock ranch bonding requirement for license renewal LC1128 HB 563 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Clark, P Increase time limit for commencing prosecution of certain sexual offenses LC1454 HB 492 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Clark, P Change prairie dog classification to species in need of management LC1641 Drafter: Sternberg, D Increase nonresident hunting fee for block management -- Requester: Cobb, John LC0301 SB 187 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Cobb, J Revise and standardize local government notice provisions LC0452 SB 181 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Cobb, J Include nonprofit family support services as industrial development projects LC0823 SB 193 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Cobb, J Regents as Carl Perkins agency LC0919 SB 185 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Cobb, J Revise campaign finance and reporting law LC0920 SB 205 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Cobb, J Revise ethics laws LC0921 Drafter: Petesch, G Montana supreme court campaign financing act LC0936 SB 346 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Cobb, J Property tax penalty and interest amnesty LC0937 SB 344 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Cobb, J Increase rate for school transportation contracts LC0938 SB 365 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Cobb, J Allow installment payments of delinquent property taxes LC0939 SB 347 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Cobb, J Allow quarterly payment of most property taxes LC0940 SB 186 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Cobb, J Clarify terms of resident temporary fishing license LC1021 Drafter: Heiman, L Allow installment payments of property taxes LC1022 SB 183 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Cobb, J Revise campaign contributions by candidate LC1023 SB 364 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Cobb, J Conservation district exemption under streambed and land preservation laws LC1026 SB 184 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Cobb, J Expand interagency coordinating council for prevention programs members LC1053 Drafter: Mitchell, L Revise MEPA LC1054 Drafter: Everts, T Revise environmental laws LC1055 SB 518 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Cobb, J Offset impacts of major energy generation facility development LC1069 SB 506 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Cobb, J Encourage alternative energy and electrical generation LC1147 SB 204 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Cobb, J Revise criminal restitution laws LC1148 SB 381 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Cobb, J Require agencies to develop strategic plans with performance measures LC1149 SB 345 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Cobb, J Voluntary sharing of irrigation water rights LC1150 SB 188 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Cobb, J Transfer school district's general fund balance into misc. programs fund LC1151 HB 488 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Wolery, M Consolidated districts to keep basic entitlements for 6 years LC1152 SB 182 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Cobb, J Revise interlocal agreements to include shared school positions LC1153 Drafter: McClure, E Revise hours of employment by retired teacher LC1154 Drafter: MacMaster, J Revise restitution notice to and assistance for victims LC1337 Drafter: Everts, T Carbon and pollution offset credits LC1352 SB 389 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Cobb, J Expand state hail insurance program to include fire insurance LC1353 SB 247 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Cobb, J Revise Medicaid fraud law LC1354 SB 217 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Cobb, J No appearance necessary to pay fine for misdemeanor LC1381 Drafter: Sternberg, D Allow property owner kill permits for game damaging property LC1474 SB 390 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Cobb, J Revise school finance laws - flexibility program By request of: Office Of Public Instruction LC1584 SB 442 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Cobb, J Revolving fund for low-income working families LC1621 Drafter: Petesch, G Generally revise gambling laws -- Requester: Cocchiarella, Vicki LC0461 SJ 9 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V Resolution on 20th anniversary of sister state relationship with Kumamoto LC0483 SB 156 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V Clarify work comp assessments paid by private insurer LC0484 SB 157 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V Revise eligibility for temporary total disability benefits under work comp LC0485 SB 306 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V Revise public retirement after 25 years of service LC0497 SB 235 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V Revise GABA if become member of another retirement system LC0766 HB 448 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Forrester, G Revise construction prompt payment law LC0837 SB 229 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V Not marital status discrimination to hire spouse LC0839 HB 526 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Branae, G Create summer youth employment program LC0855 SB 311 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V Revise occupational disease law LC1263 SB 251 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V Provide occupational deafness coverage under occupational disease act LC1437 Drafter: Petesch, G Change election of certain statewide elected officials LC1449 SB 252 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V Revise rehabilitation benefits -- work comp LC1450 SB 305 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V Alternative position for work comp when no position available LC1451 Drafter: Heiman, L Notice of tax payment by other than owner LC1560 SB 383 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Glaser, B Revise wiring requirements for commercial buildings LC1658 Drafter: Higgins, G Resolution on timber, jobs, & economic development -- Requester: Cole, Mack LC0156 SB 203 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Cole, M Replace truck axle weight limit with federal standard LC0157 SB 21 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Cole, M County regulation of fireworks LC0470 SB 319 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Cole, M Revise major facility siting act -- eliminating generation facilities LC1204 SB 237 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Cole, M Revise multistate highway transportation agreement LC1242 Drafter: Kurtz, L Railroad crossing safety review LC1340 SB 437 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Cole, M Supplemental game damage licenses LC1515 SB 508 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Cole, M Encourage electrical generation in Montana -- property tax incentive LC1736 SB 491 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Taylor, M Revise telemarketing laws By request of: (S) Energy And Telecommunications Standing Committee -- Requester: Crismore, William LC0875 SB 282 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Crismore, W Create special court to handle asbestos cases LC1183 SB 354 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Crismore, W Full compensation for school trust for natural areas LC1244 SB 355 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Crismore, W Revise requirements for securing logs on pole trailers LC1427 SJ 13 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Crismore, W Urge reciprocity on state timber sales LC1589 SJ 11 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Tester, J Oppose DOT proposal on truck driver hours of service -- Requester: Curtiss, Aubyn LC1490 HJ 14 Drafter: Maly, S Sponsor: Curtiss, A Urge state role in managing Columbia River Basin LC1610 HJ 20 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Curtiss, A Urge federal implementation of power generation LC1639 HJ 19 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Curtiss, A Urge support for multiple use of national forests; oppose roadless initiative LC1753 HJ 44 Drafter: Maly, S Sponsor: Curtiss, A Request federal intervention for wholesale electricity price stability -- Requester: Cyr, Larry LC1466 HB 337 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Forrester, G Families health first, revise Medicaid and CHIP provisions LC1505 Drafter: Martin, J Allow marketing of state historic preservation tax credit -- Requester: Dale, Rick LC1057 HB 332 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Dale, R Revise underground storage tank inspection laws LC1058 Drafter: MacMaster, J Crime of theft of services LC1059 Drafter: MacMaster, J Civil shoplifting penalty LC1556 SB 361 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: McNutt, W Revise physician's lien law -- Requester: Davies, Bob LC1072 HB 202 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Davies, B Revise law on public employees carrying concealed weapons LC1073 Drafter: MacMaster, J Lifetime concealed weapons permit LC1074 Drafter: MacMaster, J Allow concealed weapon carrying in Montana without permit LC1075 HB 203 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Davies, B Limit punitive damages LC1117 HB 201 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Davies, B Create offense of theft by embezzlement LC1118 HB 200 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Davies, B Legislative override of supreme court decisions -- constitutional amendment LC1119 Drafter: Erickson, C Eliminate fees for off-road vehicles LC1120 HB 475 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Davies, B Create loser pays system of attorney fees LC1121 HB 252 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Davies, B Stay district court injunction during constitutional appeal LC1122 HJ 26 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Davies, B Urge nondelegation to international tribunals LC1132 Drafter: Niss, D Revise lobbying by public entities LC1133 Drafter: Higgins, G Privatize certain state functions LC1134 HB 547 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Davies, B Criminalize injury to fetus LC1135 Drafter: Fox, S Sanctions for FAIM violations LC1355 HB 253 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Davies, B Direct attorney general to sue federal government over land ownership LC1462 HB 254 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Davies, B Continuing execution on garnishment until debt paid LC1591 HB 413 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Davies, B Pharmacist's conscience clause -- Requester: DePratu, Bob LC0030 Drafter: Heiman, L Repeal inheritance tax LC0390 SB 191 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: DePratu, B Specialty license plate decals for organizations LC0528 Drafter: Heiman, L Require agencies to have Dept. of Revenue collect debts LC0529 SB 192 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: DePratu, B Inheritance tax clean up legislation LC0530 SB 446 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: DePratu, B Authorize agreements between electric facility providers LC0700 SB 486 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: DePratu, B Allow stock investment in qualifying Montana business without tax consequence LC0922 HB 415 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Somerville, R Revise ethanol incentive program funding LC0923 SB 331 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: DePratu, B Revise highway patrol funding LC1186 Drafter: McClure, E Revise definition of employee for work comp LC1207 Drafter: Heiman, L Extend charitable endowment tax credit -- decrease credit percentage LC1368 SB 376 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Sponsor: DePratu, B Exemption from environmental review for certain actions related to state lands LC1572 SB 469 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: DePratu, B Coordinate workforce development programs LC1583 Drafter: Heiman, L Jobs credit for taxation purposes By request of: Governor LC1592 Drafter: Petesch, G Streamline certain fee collections LC1743 SB 511 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Thomas, F Revise university system funding through trust land use By request of: (S) Taxation Standing Committee LC1749 SJ 21 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Grosfield, L Interim study of taxation of nonagricultural land By request of: (S) Taxation Standing Committee -- Requester: Dell, Tom LC0725 HB 179 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Dell, T Voter mill levy advisory language LC0726 Drafter: Fox, S Preschool immunization promotion LC0742 HB 505 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Dell, T Prior 3-yr. aver. enrollment to calculate certain reversions in university funds LC1555 HB 423 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Dell, T Road transfer consideration prior to abandonment LC1581 Drafter: Maly, S Goals for electrical industry restructuring -- Requester: Doherty, Steve LC0003 Drafter: Mitchell, L Permit denial for unpaid reclamation debt LC0015 Drafter: McClure, E Constitutional trust fund for tobacco settlement funds LC0081 Drafter: Petesch, G Create biomedical research endowment fund within coal trust LC0098 SB 475 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Doherty, S Prohibit unfair electricity profits LC0099 HB 595 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Newman, B Montana Prescription Drug Fair Pricing Act LC0182 SB 314 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Doherty, S Regulate and certify entities that euthanize animals LC0183 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Revise cruelty to animals laws LC0184 Drafter: Higgins, G Revise capital company tax credit LC0185 Drafter: Martin, J Hi-tech company capital loss carryforward LC0186 Drafter: Martin, J S corporation pass through losses for hi-tech companies LC0187 Drafter: Martin, J Tax deduction for technology scholarship contributions LC0188 Drafter: Heiman, L Tax incentives for licensing intellectual property LC0189 Drafter: Heiman, L Prohibit discriminatory taxes targeting internet companies LC0232 SB 509 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Doherty, S Revise tax credits for alternative fuel vehicles LC0375 SB 512 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Halligan, M Impose energy excess revenue tax for stable prices and other LC0402 SB 49 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Doherty, S Revise fair campaign practice laws LC0413 SB 327 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Doherty, S Restrict government competition with private internet service providers LC0418 SB 296 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Doherty, S Acceptance or rejection of independent expenditures by candidates LC1008 Drafter: Everts, T Revise default electricity supplier licensing laws LC1197 HB 352 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Callahan, T Interest on unpaid child support at judgment interest rate LC1594 SB 455 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Doherty, S Clarify subdivision documents recorded when no state jurisdiction -- Requester: Education Interim Committee, LC0128 HB 62 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Mangan, J Revise juvenile probation officer salary structure By request of: Education Interim Committee LC0173 SB 65 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Ellis, A Revise out of district tuition laws By request of: Education Interim Committee -- Requester: Eggers, Bill LC0712 HB 107 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Eggers, B Equitable distribution of sport fish and wildlife restoration revenue LC0859 HB 629 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Eggers, B Statewide program of computer education LC1185 Drafter: Erickson, C Authorize Indian made license plates LC1274 HB 189 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Eggers, B Require collection of data from traffic stops -- racial profiling LC1525 HB 374 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Eggers, B Revise law on coordinator of Indian affairs -- Requester: Ekegren, Pete LC0295 Drafter: Kurtz, L Revise truck speed limits LC1251 SB 267 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Ekegren, P Revise laws governing minors in possession LC1307 SB 223 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Ekegren, P Carryforward and carryback of contractor's gross receipts tax credits LC1371 Drafter: Kurtz, L Fee for rural fire protection in fire service areas LC1534 SB 318 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Ekegren, P Eliminate truck speed limit for agricultural harvest LC1559 Drafter: Martin, J Phase-down adjustment of market value of industrial property -- Requester: Ellingson, Jon LC0006 Drafter: Heiman, L General fund appropriation to fund economic development programs By request of: State Administration, Public Retirement Systems, And Veterans' Affairs Interim C LC0175 HB 607 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Facey, T Public campaign financing LC0567 HB 641 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Lindeen, M Plant closure impacts LC0876 Drafter: MacMaster, J Moratorium on death sentences LC0877 SB 387 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Ellingson, J Revise net metering law LC0878 Drafter: Mitchell, L Urge EPA to require long-term solution to contamination from Milltown Dam LC0909 Drafter: Niss, D Prescription drug fair pricing act LC0910 SB 485 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Ellingson, J Insurance service privacy LC0911 SB 488 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Ellingson, J Fine for insurer or health care provider releasing patient information LC1269 SB 350 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Ellingson, J Income tax credit for contributions to housing trust fund LC1270 SB 388 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Ellingson, J Earned income tax credit LC1504 SB 351 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Ellingson, J Revise business equipment tax to 6% with first $25,000 exempt LC1660 Drafter: Heiman, L Tax credit for expanding alternative transportation -- Requester: Elliott, Jim LC0517 SB 507 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Elliott, J Business Montana agency to advertise Montana business LC0673 Drafter: Campbell, B Revise laws governing massage therapy LC0674 Drafter: Heiman, L Revise business equipment tax - keep at 3% with first $25,000 exempt LC0675 Drafter: Kurtz, L Require state reimbursement for erosion of local government revenue LC0676 Drafter: Kurtz, L Revise laws governing left turns LC0677 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Revise teachers' retirement system return-to-work provisions LC0678 SB 297 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Elliott, J Revise highway patrol retirement LC0721 Drafter: McClure, E Statewide teacher salary and benefit matrix funded by state LC0722 Drafter: Lane, V Increase probation and parole officers LC0723 Drafter: Lane, V Polygraph parole pilot project LC0724 SB 312 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Elliott, J Establish ANB using 5-year average LC0793 Drafter: McClure, E Special education costs to be paid at state level LC0794 Drafter: Niss, D State to bid prescription drug costs for citizens LC1136 Drafter: McClure, E Revise law on transfer of property between counties LC1137 Drafter: McClure, E Pool for health care benefits for teachers LC1708 SB 513 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Elliott, J Tax on excess profits of electrical generation and transmission facilities LC1709 Drafter: Heiman, L Tax relief to offset increased energy costs -- Requester: Ellis, Alvin LC0052 SB 173 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Ellis, A Revise and reform income taxes By request of: Revenue And Taxation Interim Committee LC0093 SB 110 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Ellis, A Revise primary election and school election dates LC0094 Drafter: McClure, E School funding increase tied to criteria testing LC0095 Drafter: Erickson, C Establish reading levels for schools LC0464 SB 111 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Ellis, A Revise law for transfer of property between school districts LC0511 Drafter: Sternberg, D Revise laws governing fire districts LC1202 Drafter: McClure, E Revise teacher tenure laws LC1300 SB 436 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Ellis, A Revise school district operating expense and purchasing laws LC1302 SB 423 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Ellis, A Petition to create single member school trustee districts LC1567 SB 462 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Ellis, A Delinquent property taxes -- interest and penalty when revenue bonds issued -- Requester: Environmental Quality Council, LC0158 SB 33 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: McCarthy, B Revise MEPA - remand of new issues By request of: Environmental Quality Council LC0159 SJ 3 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: McCarthy, B Study MEPA related issues By request of: Environmental Quality Council LC0160 HB 92 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Sponsor: Gillan, K Appropriate funds for land use planning grants By request of: Environmental Quality Council LC0161 SB 6 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Cole, M Limit landowner liability for condemned property By request of: Environmental Quality Council LC0162 SB 7 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Cole, M Clarify eminent domain laws By request of: Environmental Quality Council LC0163 HB 22 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Lindeen, M Clarify that easement is preferred interest taken in eminent domain By request of: Environmental Quality Council LC0164 HB 93 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Gillan, K Include damage reduction measures in eminent domain proceedings By request of: Environmental Quality Council LC0165 HB 94 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Gillan, K Clarify notice to potentially liable persons for environmental release By request of: Environmental Quality Council -- Requester: Erickson, Ron LC0466 HB 58 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Erickson, R Increase tax on cigarettes and tobacco products for education funding LC0467 HB 59 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Erickson, R Capital costs for schools in subdivisions -- funding through subdivider fees LC0499 HB 70 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Erickson, R Inflation adjustment for retirement tax exemption LC0565 HB 61 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Erickson, R Eliminate phase out of business equipment tax LC0569 HB 211 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Waddill, B Moratorium on genetically modified wheat LC0916 HB 299 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Erickson, R Revise reclamation bonding for opencut mines LC0917 Drafter: Mitchell, L Time-frame for amendments to reclamation plans LC0918 Drafter: Mitchell, L Revise reclamation bonding for metal mines LC1060 Drafter: Heiman, L Notice to owner of property of payment of tax LC1188 HB 580 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Erickson, R Allowing local control of some aspects of gambling -- permits LC1281 HB 244 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Erickson, R Endowed research professorships for university system LC1289 HB 273 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Erickson, R Transfer $3.5 million of TANF funds to affordable housing revolving loan account LC1455 HB 565 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Erickson, R State contribution for university participation in TRS -- Requester: Esp, John LC1413 Drafter: Martin, J Tax credit for cooperative weed control efforts LC1414 Drafter: Niss, D Revise mental health facility law LC1415 HB 583 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Esp, J Mental heath advanced directive LC1416 HB 569 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Esp, J Revise outfitter laws LC1417 HB 556 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Esp, J Livestock damage indemnification and compensation program -- predation LC1604 HB 365 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Whitaker, J Designate state butterfly -- Requester: Facey, Tom LC0616 HB 72 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Facey, T Create rail passenger board LC0617 HB 51 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Facey, T Eliminate termination provision for partial payment of benefits under work comp LC0618 HB 367 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Facey, T Revise assessment and taxation of newly constructed improvements LC0619 Drafter: Sternberg, D Close hunting district to all bear hunting if grizzly illegally killed in dist. LC0783 HB 499 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Facey, T Encourage use of recycled, postconsumer glass -- credit against fees LC0789 HB 318 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Facey, T Matching funds to assist injured law enforcement officers, public safety workers LC0790 HB 265 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Facey, T Tuition free classes for certain high school students at vocational colleges LC1003 HB 218 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Facey, T Regulate potable water haulers and sellers LC1004 HB 384 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Facey, T Survey use of school buildings LC1288 Drafter: Kurtz, L Prohibit multiple trailer trucks on roads other than interstate LC1310 Drafter: Petesch, G Urge uniform, appropriate human sexuality education in public schools LC1400 HB 557 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Facey, T Require schools to report to OPI on health/human sexuality curriculum LC1507 HB 323 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Facey, T Revise laws on deviate sexual conduct LC1644 HB 589 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Sponsor: Facey, T Revise subdivision exemption for condominiums -- Requester: Fisher, Stanley LC0465 HB 274 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Fisher, S Elderly homestead property tax exemption LC0478 HB 135 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Fisher, S Provide an inventory of surplus state lands and improvements LC0481 HB 136 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Fisher, S Allow funeral directors to sell prepaid funeral insurance LC0658 HB 178 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Fisher, S Revise funding of educational services in residential treatment centers -- Requester: Forrester, Gary LC0931 HB 633 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Forrester, G Eliminate business equipment tax -block grant reimbursement to local government LC0932 Drafter: Heiman, L Exempt first $10,000 of residential and commercial lots LC0933 HB 428 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Forrester, G Reduce income tax rate from 11% to 7% and retain federal deductibility LC0934 Drafter: Martin, J 18 month tax holiday for new oil production LC0935 HB 426 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Forrester, G Establish standards for home inspectors LC1379 Drafter: Erickson, C Dedicate proceeds of certain leases to education funding LC1487 HB 601 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Forrester, G Revise opencut mining laws LC1511 HB 562 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Forrester, G Transfer general fund to TSE account for Lockwood water and sewer LC1640 HB 551 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Forrester, G Increase vehicle dealers bonding requirement -- Requester: Franklin, Eve LC1277 SB 290 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Franklin, E Allow advanced practice RN's to prepare and file death certificates LC1278 SJ 14 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Franklin, E Urge establishing public service obligation for 18-year-olds LC1279 SB 404 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Franklin, E Clarify voting for residents of split school district LC1312 SB 459 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Franklin, E Allow APRNs to examine, report, and testify on defendant's mental condition LC1313 SB 461 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Franklin, E Informed consent for hysterectomy LC1603 SB 460 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Franklin, E Revise functional separation for utilities LC1659 SB 478 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Franklin, E Licensure of veterinary technicians -- Requester: Fritz, Nancy LC1200 HB 353 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Fritz, N School breakfast program funding LC1460 HB 493 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Fritz, N Licensure and distribution by Montana wineries LC1586 HB 584 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Fritz, N Allow certain retired teachers to work without loss of retirement benefits -- Requester: Fuchs, Daniel LC0645 HB 89 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Fuchs, D Judicial term limits LC0646 HB 635 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Fuchs, D Increase permissible rate of sales tax to 5% -- constitutional amendment LC0647 HB 636 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Fuchs, D Statewide sales tax replacing income tax LC0648 HB 82 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Fuchs, D Eliminate state land recreational use fees for residents LC0649 HJ 4 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Fuchs, D Urge uniform national polling hours LC0732 HB 585 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Sponsor: Fuchs, D Revise review of sanitation in subdivisions LC1142 HB 513 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Fuchs, D Revise water quality laws for nitrates for single-family systems LC1253 HB 228 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Fuchs, D Limit nonresident fishing on certain streams LC1254 HB 292 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Fuchs, D Fees to fund fishing access enhancement program LC1557 HB 386 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Fuchs, D Extend period for fireworks sales -- Requester: Gallik, Dave LC0500 HB 314 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Gallik, D Require proof of drivers license and liability insurance to register vehicle LC0501 HB 445 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Gallik, D Create rebate for high cost of electricity-increase wholesale energy trans tax LC0502 HB 197 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Gallik, D Allow filing federal tax return for state purposes LC0503 HB 199 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Gallik, D Revise definition of family unit for solid waste management LC0614 HB 71 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Gallik, D Clarify applicability of minimum wage and overtime laws LC0615 HB 139 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Gallik, D Property insurance rate reduction for certain fire resistant structures LC1090 Drafter: Higgins, G Rural development act LC1091 HB 315 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Gallik, D Enhanced penalties for animal abuse LC1092 HB 198 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Gallik, D Made in Montana virtual store on internet LC1093 Drafter: Martin, J Job enhancement and creation act LC1094 Drafter: Petesch, G Fund replacement of roof on governor's residence LC1095 HB 546 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Gallik, D Revise law on modification of child support LC1096 HB 316 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Gallik, D Ensure stability of child in amending parenting plans LC1097 HB 545 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Gallik, D Protect parent's due process in family law cases LC1098 Drafter: Lane, V Simplify calculation of child support LC1099 HB 501 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Gallik, D Study on feasibility of establishing agric-business center in Montana -- Requester: Gallus, Steven LC0522 Drafter: Higgins, G Revise laws governing barbers and cosmetologists LC0527 Drafter: Everts, T Generally revise major facility siting act LC1037 Drafter: Petesch, G Adopt uniform electronic transaction act LC1038 HB 307 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Gallus, S Fund agile virtual enterprise technology LC1157 HB 479 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Gallus, S Variable rates on spec. improvement & rural spec. improvement district bonds LC1158 HB 429 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Gallus, S Limit use of credit history in insurance LC1159 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Modify water use permits for highway construction LC1160 HB 185 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Gallus, S Revising the duration of & removing termination of youth comb. sports license LC1161 Drafter: Higgins, G Create venture capital fund LC1162 Drafter: Higgins, G Promote high technology and economic development LC1322 HB 481 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Gallus, S Prohibit operation plan changes on certain rivers LC1323 Drafter: Sternberg, D Cap fishing guide licenses LC1324 HB 480 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Gallus, S Moratorium on fishing outfitter licenses LC1622 HB 647 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Gillan, K Generally revise laws governing electrical energy LC1623 Drafter: MacMaster, J Temporary operating authority for gambling licenses LC1725 HJ 37 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Pattison, J Study bicycle safety re highway planning, design, and use; driver ed./licensing By request of: (H) Transportation Standing Committee LC1726 HB 611 Drafter: Menzies, L Sponsor: Pattison, J Revise law on equipment for bicycles By request of: (H) Transportation Standing Committee -- Requester: Galvin-Halcro, Kathleen LC1385 HB 319 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Galvin-Halcro, K Payment of fees owing on sale of vehicle -- disclosure required LC1492 HB 571 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Galvin-Halcro, K Restrict location of pesticide weed control facilities LC1494 HB 468 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Galvin-Halcro, K Newborn hearing screening, tracking, & intervention LC1535 HB 326 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Galvin-Halcro, K Revise election laws -- nomination for only one party LC1628 HB 379 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Galvin-Halcro, K Clarify requirement for employee break time -- Requester: Gillan, Kim LC0661 HB 287 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Gillan, K Compensation for child care if not excused from jury service LC0662 HB 403 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Gillan, K Restricted driver's license for minors LC0663 Drafter: Higgins, G Small business development and expansion initiatives LC0664 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Candidate obligation to ensure proper marking of materials LC0665 Drafter: Campbell, B Clarify local government general obligation bond authority LC0666 HB 482 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Gillan, K Use tobacco settlement interest & income for participation in cancer drug trials LC0758 Drafter: Erickson, C Authorize charter schools LC0799 Drafter: McClure, E Invest in worker job training and development LC0800 HB 561 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Schmidt, T Revise personal property taxes LC0840 HB 406 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Gillan, K Insurance coverage for diabetes LC0979 Drafter: Higgins, G Regulate for profit fitness centers LC0980 Drafter: Erickson, C Revise school funding LC0981 Drafter: Erickson, C cost of living adjustment for school funding LC0982 HB 631 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Gillan, K Establish coal tax trust to support education LC1174 Drafter: Fox, S Revise funding for educational programs in youth detention facilities LC1175 Drafter: Erickson, C Initiatives to improve school attendance LC1373 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Protective measures for unprocessed game farm animal parts LC1488 HJ 33 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Gillan, K Urge assistance for sugar beet growers LC1642 HB 638 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Gillan, K Develop state electrical energy policy and plan -- Requester: Glaser, Bill LC0887 HB 229 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Peterson, K Per se offense of driving under influence of drugs LC0888 Drafter: Fox, S Internet technology for nursing home residents LC0889 SB 424 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Glaser, B Clarify recoverable electricity supply costs; require reasonable return rate LC0890 SB 496 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Glaser, B Temporarily exempt new energy storage facilities from property taxes LC0891 SB 213 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Glaser, B Local option sales taxes and fees LC0892 Drafter: Martin, J Revise motor vehicle registration fee LC0912 Drafter: Fox, S Revise social services laws LC0913 Drafter: Niss, D Revise health and safety laws LC0955 SB 299 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Glaser, B Contractor - subcontractor indemnification LC0956 SB 298 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Glaser, B Limit the amount of contractor retainage LC1063 Drafter: Petesch, G Provide local charter mill cap revision for decrease in taxable value LC1716 SB 425 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Glaser, B Clarify vocational education agency laws for receipt of federal funds By request of: (S) Education And Cultural Resources Standing Committee -- Requester: Golie, George LC0620 HB 330 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Golie, G Tax credit for higher education expenses LC0651 HB 102 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Golie, G Revise law on common elements of condominiums LC1215 HB 388 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Golie, G Revise information needed on hunting or fishing license application -- DL number LC1218 HB 574 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Golie, G Require escrow agents to record documents for contracts for deed transfers LC1334 HB 451 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Golie, G Revise disabled hunter law LC1489 HB 345 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Mangan, J Revise county official salaries LC1536 HB 646 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Golie, G Encourage development of electrical generation resources LC1703 HB 478 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Golie, G Revise reporting, release, and type of information for central tumor registry -- Requester: Grimes, Duane LC0008 SB 1 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Grimes, D Revise employer immunity laws -- references -- defamation LC0073 Drafter: Lane, V Provide that Art. II, sec. 10 (privacy) does not apply to abortion LC0472 Drafter: MacMaster, J State religious freedom restoration act LC0475 SB 231 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Grimes, D Revise ANB to include pupils educated via electronic curriculum LC0796 SB 236 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Grimes, D Modify optional PERS service membership for legislators LC0797 SB 418 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Grimes, D Board of Public Ed. to adopt rules on teaching sexual abstinence LC0798 Drafter: Heiman, L Modify assessment of centrally assessed property LC0861 Drafter: Lane, V Revise parenting plan laws LC0862 Drafter: Lane, V Require supermajority vote of Supreme Crt. to rule legislation unconstitutional LC0863 SB 377 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Grimes, D Revise MEPA -- time limits and procedures LC0928 SB 422 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Grimes, D revise definitions for managed care plan networks LC0929 Drafter: Niss, D Revise health care access LC0930 Drafter: Niss, D Implement agency recommendation on access to health care LC0952 Drafter: Niss, D Coordinator of services for homeless veterans LC0957 Drafter: Mitchell, L Implement concept of environmental citizenship LC0958 SB 375 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Grimes, D Revise opencut mining laws LC0959 Drafter: Erickson, C Right of way acquisition LC0960 HB 624 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Masolo, G Create and fund career and technical education grant program LC1077 SB 417 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Grimes, D Allow legislature to require parental notice before minor terminates pregnancy LC1178 SB 450 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Grimes, D Modify employment status of insurance and security sales personnel LC1179 Drafter: Campbell, B Insurer self reporting immunity LC1180 Drafter: Petesch, G Allow insurance companies to keep records other than at place of business LC1181 SB 438 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Christiaens, C Standards for property and casualty insurance utilization review LC1434 Drafter: Petesch, G Revise partial birth abortion laws LC1435 SB 416 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Grimes, D Reinstate parental notification laws for abortion upon a minor LC1436 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S PERS credit for accrued leave LC1654 Drafter: Niss, D Health care provider right of conscience LC1707 SB 419 Drafter: Menzies, L Sponsor: Grimes, D Revise laws governing legislative interns By request of: (S) Legislative Administration Standing Committee -- Requester: Grosfield, Lorents LC0047 Drafter: Lane, V Graduated license law for young drivers LC0049 SB 393 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Thomas, F Lewis & Clark license plates to fund activities LC0050 Drafter: Everts, T Revise construction industry electrical laws LC0051 SB 130 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Thomas, F Public procedure for transferring school property LC0053 SJ 18 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Taylor, M Revise income taxes LC0054 SB 334 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Grosfield, L Justice Department to contract for driver rehabilitation & improvement program LC0090 HB 124 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Story, B Revise local government funding (a.k.a. The Big Bill) By request of: Local Government Funding And Structure Committee LC0180 SB 313 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Thomas, F Technology acquisition and depreciation fund for schools LC0206 SB 80 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Mahlum, D Revise heritage preservation commission laws LC0255 HB 259 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Mood, D Create forest stewardship program LC0256 HB 260 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Mood, D Increase fire hazard reduction agreement fees LC0257 SB 391 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Grosfield, L Clarify academic freedom for tourism research LC0378 Drafter: Everts, T Revise electric restructuring transition periods LC0379 Drafter: Everts, T Electrical generation siting LC0417 HB 328 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Somerville, R Remove termination date on qualified endowment tax credit LC0420 SB 137 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Nelson, L Establish state-local relationships interim committee By request of: Local Government Funding And Structure Committee LC0421 SB 138 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Nelson, L Revise local government accounting laws By request of: Local Government Funding And Structure Committee LC0422 SB 162 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Grosfield, L Review of local government revenue dedication laws By request of: Local Government Funding And Structure Committee LC0423 SB 155 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Halligan, M Allow all cities and counties to adopt local option sales tax By request of: Local Government Funding And Structure Committee LC0424 Drafter: Petesch, G Local option realty transfer tax By request of: Local Government Funding And Structure Committee LC0532 Drafter: Kurtz, L Coal trust for Montana heritage preservation LC0768 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Authorize planning grants under treasure state endowment program LC0810 SB 501 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Grosfield, L Clarify and revise property taxation LC0811 SB 472 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Grosfield, L Revise laws governing ballot issues LC0812 SB 396 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Grosfield, L Increase voter participation in constitutional initiative process LC0813 SB 397 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Grosfield, L Increase voter participation in statutory initiative process LC0814 SB 395 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Grosfield, L Increase voter participation in referendum process - constitutional amendment LC0815 SB 385 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Grosfield, L Agency customer service training LC0829 SB 516 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Grosfield, L Revise taxation of certain rural lands LC0850 SB 439 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Grosfield, L Revise lodging facility use tax - rental car tax LC0987 Drafter: Sternberg, D Clarify authority to destroy injured game animals LC0988 SB 382 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Grosfield, L Allow mental commitment hearings on same day as initial appearance LC0989 Drafter: Mitchell, L Include economic considerations in permitting and other functions LC0990 SB 463 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Grosfield, L Clarify and balance environmental duties of state and individuals LC0991 Drafter: Lane, V Revise laws on discriminatory crimes LC0992 Drafter: Lane, V Revise declaratory judgments act LC0993 Drafter: Petesch, G Guidelines for balancing privacy v. right to know LC0994 Drafter: Petesch, G Guidelines for determining compelling state interest LC1155 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Revise water use laws LC1443 Drafter: Petesch, G Revise tourism advisory council LC1444 SB 521 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Doherty, S Revise governor's emergency powers -- energy emergency LC1445 Drafter: Martin, J Revise taxation of electrical generation facilities LC1446 SB 514 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Grosfield, L Revise reporting of gain or loss from sale of real property LC1673 SB 489 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Grosfield, L Revise 4th offense DUI sentencing to consider fiscal impacts LC1738 SR 20 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Thomas, F Confirm Justice Jim Rice LC1742 SR 21 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Bishop, A Confirm district court judge Gregory R. Todd -- Requester: Gutsche, Gail LC0686 HB 335 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Gutsche, G Public notice for proposed concentrated animal feeding operations LC0687 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Regulation of liquid animal waste LC0688 HB 522 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Gutsche, G Program to establish safe routes to schools LC0853 HB 456 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Gutsche, G Breast and cervical treatment act LC0854 HB 550 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Gutsche, G Earned income tax credit LC0864 HB 582 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Gutsche, G DPHHS feasibility report on chronic disease tracking and registry LC0865 HB 398 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Gutsche, G Fisheries enhancement emphasis for native species of special concern LC1410 HB 549 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Gutsche, G Increase awareness of links to breast cancer; grants LC1411 Drafter: Fox, S Program for at-home infant care LC1648 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Study maintenance of streamflow during drought -- Requester: Haines, Dick LC0549 Drafter: Sternberg, D Hunting heritage bill LC0550 HB 302 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Haines, D Clarify liability for fire suppression costs in wildland-urban interface LC0551 Drafter: Kurtz, L Graduated driver's licenses LC0552 Drafter: McClure, E Fund education for teachers who teach in Montana schools LC0553 HB 457 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Haines, D Building code enforcement in extended jurisdictional area--mail ballot election LC0948 HB 487 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Haines, D Lottery drawing for certain big game licenses LC0949 HB 350 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Haines, D End declaration of great depression LC0950 HB 410 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Haines, D Accept rights of way across federal land LC1222 HB 349 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Haines, D Allow university employee equity ownership in certain corporations LC1664 HB 599 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Haines, D Revise minimum slash hazard LC1665 HJ 25 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Haines, D Urge salvage of burned timber LC1728 HB 608 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Haines, D Recording nonmonetary settlements of contested cases By request of: (H) Joint Approp Subcommittee On Natural Resources And Commerce LC1733 HJ 34 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Haines, D Study unfunded leave liability of state employees By request of: (H) Appropriations Standing Committee -- Requester: Halligan, Mike LC0064 SB 16 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Halligan, M Relinquish driver's license in lieu of bail for traffic violations LC0074 Drafter: Niss, D Revise campaign finance laws LC0080 SB 19 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Halligan, M Delay the implementation of full customer choice in electricity supply LC0083 Drafter: Lane, V District Court mediation process - abuse and neglect cases LC0153 Drafter: Lane, V Require oral pronouncement of sentence to be reduced to writing LC0154 Drafter: MacMaster, J Revise mental state for mitigated deliberate homicide LC0155 HB 117 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Andersen, J Increase penalty for negligent vehicular assault involving serious bodily injury LC0233 Drafter: Lane, V Revise joinder and transaction issues in criminal procedure LC0254 SB 23 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Halligan, M Adopt errata and revisions to article 9 of UCC LC0297 SB 132 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Halligan, M Abandoned baby legislation LC0339 Drafter: Lane, V Decriminalize certain misdemeanors LC0403 SB 154 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V Local vendor preference for municipal contracts LC0404 Drafter: Campbell, B Electronic bidding on municipal bond sales LC0405 Drafter: Martin, J Partial tax payments for new construction LC0406 SB 348 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Elliott, J Clarify sounding of locomotive horn at public crossings LC0407 HB 298 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Facey, T Allow local government adoption of state building codes by administrative action LC0408 HB 343 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Sponsor: Wanzenried, D Authorize park dedication for minor subdivisions LC0727 SB 487 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Halligan, M Child hearsay exception in criminal cases involving child witnesses or victims LC1005 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Revise water laws LC1030 SB 370 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Halligan, M Revising eligibility in the judges' retirement system LC1273 SB 244 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Halligan, M Revise treasure state endowment to include affordable housing criteria LC1617 SB 359 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Halligan, M Allow city or town to create annexation district outside the city or town LC1629 Drafter: Fox, S Tobacco use prevention program accountability -- Requester: Hargrove, Don LC0336 HB 405 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Younkin, C Increase victim & witness program funding; require victim notification LC0337 SB 265 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Hargrove, D Authorize temporary county mill levy reductions LC0430 SB 78 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Hargrove, D One stop licensing fee revision LC0431 Drafter: Mitchell, L Vapor containing systems for fuel pumps LC0706 Drafter: Fox, S Revise public assistance laws LC0707 SB 303 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Hargrove, D Mill levy exemption for property taxes imposed for open space bond LC0856 SB 453 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Hargrove, D Constitutional referendum to revise initiative process LC0857 SB 479 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Sponsor: Hargrove, D Subdivision review for cluster development LC1033 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Allow detention officer to transfer from PERS to sheriff's retirement LC1034 Drafter: Lane, V Education and certification for sheriff's and deputies LC1035 Drafter: Kurtz, L Clarify longevity pay for deputy sheriffs LC1056 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Revise herd district laws LC1238 SB 256 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Hargrove, D Compliance with selective service as condition for public employment LC1239 SB 275 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Hargrove, D Prohibit issuance of driver's license for failure to register for draft LC1338 SB 268 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Hargrove, D Resort area districts to receive lodging facility tax income LC1516 Drafter: Niss, D Restrict assignment of interim committee bills By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1553 SB 295 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Hargrove, D Disallow expenditure of state resources in poisoning Cherry Creek LC1687 SR 7 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Franklin, E Confirm board of regents nominees By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1688 SR 16 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Franklin, E Confirm board of public education nominee By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1690 SR 5 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Elliott, J Confirm director of administration By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1691 SR 6 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Butcher, E Confirm director of agriculture By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1692 SR 13 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Hargrove, D Confirm director of commerce By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1693 SR 11 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Hargrove, D Confirm director of corrections By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1694 SR 12 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Hargrove, D Confirm director of environmental quality By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1695 SR 14 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Hargrove, D Confirm director of fish, wildlife, and parks By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1696 SR 15 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Ekegren, P Confirm director of labor and industry By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1697 SR 10 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Hargrove, D Confirm director of military affairs By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1698 SR 9 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Hargrove, D Confirm director of natural resources and conservation By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1699 SR 8 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Toole, K Confirm director of public health and human services By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1700 SR 17 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Elliott, J Confirm director of revenue By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1701 SR 4 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Hargrove, D Confirm director of transportation By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1702 SR 3 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Bohlinger, J Confirm members of NW power planning council By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1712 SB 356 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Hargrove, D Attach board of review to department of revenue By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1721 Drafter: Petesch, G Limit use of recorded voice answering at state agencies By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1722 Drafter: Niss, D Support McCain-Feingold legislation By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1737 SR 19 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Hargrove, D Confirm appointments to professional licensing boards By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1745 SR 22 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Hargrove, D Confirm appointments to certain boards By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1752 SR 23 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Hargrove, D Confirm additional nominees for specified entities By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1754 SR 24 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Hargrove, D Confirm nominations By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1755 SR 25 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Franklin, E Confirm regent Semmens By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee -- Requester: Harrington, Dan LC0533 SB 79 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Harrington, D Payment of wages and benefits for noncertified school employees during closure LC0534 SB 118 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Harrington, D Increase minimum wage by $.50 each fiscal year LC0739 SB 428 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Harrington, D Increase percentage of salary for unemployment calculation LC0740 SB 308 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Harrington, D Increase period of unemployment compensation LC0741 SB 307 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Harrington, D Revise school district budget cap for declining enrollment LC0765 SB 324 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Harrington, D Require claims against chemical dependency facilities to legal panel LC1476 Drafter: Higgins, G Clarify nonmonetary insurance benefit for chemical dependency treatment LC1545 SB 464 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Harrington, D Immunization requirements for long-term care facilities -- Requester: Harris, Christopher LC0535 HB 206 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Harris, C Bonus payment for teachers who earn doctorate LC0536 HB 209 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Harris, C Revise remedial action upon release of hazardous substance laws LC0537 HB 66 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Harris, C Create commission on Montana code annotated reform LC0538 Drafter: Erickson, C Eliminate restrictions on principals teaching classes LC0539 HB 158 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Harris, C Create commission on gasoline pricing competition LC0540 Drafter: Fox, S State payment for costs of abandoned babies LC0541 HB 208 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Harris, C Revise contempt of court laws LC0542 Drafter: Martin, J Revise charitable foundation tax credit LC0621 HB 67 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Harris, C Offense of child endangerment for DUI with minor in vehicle LC0672 HB 205 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Harris, C Dollars for education -- car rental, realty transfer, bed, and tobacco taxes LC0734 HB 207 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Harris, C Require proof of insurance for vehicle registration LC1247 HB 293 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Harris, C Revise laws on breaking tie votes in elections LC1248 HB 535 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Harris, C Require certification of bond adequacy by mine owner LC1249 HB 255 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Harris, C Conversion of beer license to all-beverages license -- allow multiple ownership LC1252 HJ 12 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Harris, C Urge dedication of all tobacco settlement proceeds to trust fund LC1389 HB 619 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Harris, C Tax credit for preserving historically significant property LC1390 HJ 35 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Harris, C Interim study of prepayment of tuition LC1501 HB 411 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Harris, C Revise authority of medicaid fraud unit -- Requester: Hedges, Donald LC0512 HB 167 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Hedges, D Exempt certain entities from universal systems benefit charges LC0713 HB 280 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Hedges, D Reduced-cost easements for infrastructure improvements on state lands LC1548 HB 368 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Hedges, D Use research and commercialization trust for agricultural production grants -- Requester: Himmelberger, Dennis LC1245 HB 216 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Himmelberger, D Increase fines for minor purchasing alcohol or tobacco LC1246 HB 591 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Himmelberger, D Revise major facility siting act LC1479 SB 317 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Ellis, A Sliding scale taxes on beer produced by brewers LC1667 SB 490 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Taylor, M Revise public contractor selection process -- Requester: Holden, Linda LC1144 HB 172 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Holden, L County hospital employee exemption from mandated leave LC1532 HB 347 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Holden, L Appropriate funds for Conrad water system LC1620 Drafter: Petesch, G Revise gambling laws -- Requester: Holden, Ric LC0011 SB 25 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Holden, R Flag burning as a crime LC0033 SB 86 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Holden, R Prohibit insurer from authorizing use on nonoriginal vehicle repair parts LC0062 SB 26 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Holden, R Limit noneconomic damages of uninsured motorists & prohibit recovery by felon LC0063 SB 27 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Holden, R Allow property and casualty insurance discounts based on marital status LC0425 SB 115 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Holden, R Repeal termination of agricultural motor fuel refund process LC0867 SB 245 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Holden, R Montana farm and ranch risk management account LC0868 HB 186 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Holden, L Fund predator control LC0869 SB 294 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Holden, R School Cafeteria Assistance and Food Equipment Program Act LC0871 SB 300 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Holden, R Allow executive order lifting weight limits on farm trucks LC0872 HB 226 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Bales, K Allocate portion of federal mineral royalty funds to counties LC0874 Drafter: Petesch, G Revise time limit for serving summons LC1141 SB 399 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Holden, R Licensure of sexually oriented business LC1318 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Clarify livestock owner immunity in open range LC1588 SB 398 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Miller, K Temporary power generation facilities -- air quality permit LC1676 SB 352 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Holden, R Grace period for property tax payment By request of: Governor LC1719 SJ 16 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Holden, R Support efforts for low cost energy for irrigation By request of: (S) Agriculture, Livestock, And Irrigation Standing Committee -- Requester: House Rules Committee, LC1209 HR 1 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Sliter, P House rules By request of: (H) Rules Standing Committee -- Requester: Hurdle, Joan LC0451 HB 96 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Hurdle, J Allocate tobacco settlement funds to Children's Health Care Initiative LC0581 HB 372 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Hurdle, J Remove exemption from MAPA for certain agencies LC0818 HB 224 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Hurdle, J Revise laws relating to incarcerated parents of young children LC0819 HJ 5 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Hurdle, J Urge redistribution of federal military budget LC1024 HB 604 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Hurdle, J Mandate treatment for certain nonviolent offenders - addiction involved LC1332 HB 484 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Hurdle, J Referendum on tobacco funds allocation LC1599 HB 590 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Hurdle, J Medicaid annualized income, no asset test, presume eligibility for infants LC1746 HJ 43 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Clark, P Study designation and distribution of hunting licenses -- Requester: Jackson, Verdell LC1006 HB 397 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Sponsor: Jackson, V Clark fork basin water use plan LC1614 Drafter: Lane, V Limit increase from certain state land leases -- Requester: Jacobson, Hal LC0946 SB 477 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Jergeson, G Clarify use of safety restraints in nursing homes LC0947 SB 476 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Keenan, B Clarify nursing home certification requirements; require rules LC1027 Drafter: Mitchell, L Revise allocation of funds from certain environmentally related taxes LC1028 Drafter: Mitchell, L Appropriate fund to DEQ to purchase federal debt obligation securities LC1032 Drafter: Niss, D Regulate group insurance pharmacy agreements LC1129 HB 439 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Jacobson, H Revise appointment process for housing authority commissioners LC1130 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Study punch card use in elections LC1131 Drafter: Martin, J Reduce limitation periods for tax and refund purposes LC1287 HB 440 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Jacobson, H Revise county commissioner residency requirements for election LC1514 HB 437 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Jacobson, H Require inspections of elevators and other devices for building code compliance LC1647 Drafter: Campbell, B Prohibit using funds otherwise to be paid as dividends for political purposes -- Requester: Jayne, Joey LC1406 HB 338 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Jayne, J Include federal /tribal entities in definition of government - criminal purposes LC1407 HB 442 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Jayne, J Revise definition of littering as traffic offense LC1408 HB 568 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Jayne, J Tree planting on school trust land LC1409 HB 576 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Jayne, J State land timber sale costs and revenue accounted for on sale basis LC1643 HB 548 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Jayne, J DOR publication of annual effective tax rate for property classes -- Requester: Jent, Larry LC0805 HB 174 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Jent, L Presumption for deferred sentence for possession drug paraphernalia LC0806 HB 295 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Jent, L Revise laws governing driving under the influence LC0807 HB 176 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Jent, L Revise law on call of retired judge for duty LC1167 Drafter: Lane, V Prohibit possession of precursors to methamphetamine LC1168 HB 173 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Jent, L Establish governor's question time LC1169 HB 333 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Jent, L Work comp attorney fees for improperly denied medical benefit LC1170 HB 514 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Jent, L Telephone solicitation do not call register LC1171 Drafter: Lane, V Remove limit on noneconomic damages in medical malpractice LC1172 Drafter: Erickson, C Increase minimum motor vehicle liability requirement LC1447 HB 516 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Jent, L Appropriate funds for game warden trainee program at MSU and UM LC1448 HB 263 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Jent, L Venue for contesting implied consent revocation -- Requester: Jergeson, Greg LC0005 Drafter: Heiman, L Trust within coal trust to fund economic development LC0043 Drafter: McClure, E Increase school funding and provide property tax relief LC0044 Drafter: McClure, E Reimburse local governments and schools -- homestead exemption LC0045 Drafter: Martin, J Residential income tax relief By request of: (S) Taxation Standing Committee LC0293 Drafter: Heiman, L Truth in taxation amendment LC0434 Drafter: Kurtz, L Require train whistle only at public crossings LC1546 SB 400 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Jergeson, G Authorize local government revenue bonds -- gas tax revenue LC1713 SB 405 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Jergeson, G Revise electronic government services By request of: (S) Finance Standing Committee -- Requester: Johnson, Royal LC0482 SB 243 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Johnson, R Provide stability for future electric rates LC0609 SB 136 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Johnson, R Exempt positions for board of housing LC1071 SB 190 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Johnson, R Revise investment authority of local government and self-insurance pools LC1547 SB 427 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Johnson, R Limited county general obligation bonds for roads and highways LC1671 SB 451 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Johnson, R Eliminate requirement for driver's license to operate certain bicycles -- Requester: Joint Rules Committee, LC1208 SJ 1 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Thomas, F Joint rules By request of: Joint Rules Committee -- Requester: Juneau, Carol LC0362 HB 53 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Juneau, C Indian hiring preference for reservation schools LC0363 HB 54 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Juneau, C Voter registration at polling booth on election day LC0364 HB 55 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Juneau, C Inactive voter registration for nonfederal elections LC0365 HB 416 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Juneau, C Interlocal agreements for programs for drop-outs LC0825 HB 288 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Bixby, N Statutory appropriation for nonbeneficiary students in tribal colleges LC1205 HB 183 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Juneau, C Licensure requirements for addiction counselors LC1387 HB 267 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Juneau, C Allow tribal colleges to apply for state adult education funds LC1537 HB 627 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Juneau, C Establish prerelease center on reservation LC1615 Drafter: Erickson, C Allow OPI to share information with tribal education departments -- Requester: Kasten, Dave LC1484 Drafter: Petesch, G Eliminate statutory references to education trust fund LC1528 HB 525 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Kasten, D Generally revise state expenditure limitations LC1607 HB 477 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Kasten, D Prohibit use of applicant's assets in calculating fees for producing EIS LC1613 HB 530 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Kasten, D Revise investigation of discrimination claims -- Requester: Kaufmann, Christine LC0743 HB 586 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Sponsor: Wanzenried, D Revise minor subdivision law LC0744 HB 455 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Sponsor: Lewis, D Revise term of temporary change of water right for instream flow LC0745 HB 465 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Kaufmann, C Abolish death penalty LC0746 HB 233 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Newman, B Revise hate crimes law LC0747 HB 355 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Kaufmann, C Require insurance to cover contraception LC0761 SB 287 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Sponsor: Stonington, E Revise subdivision exemption for family transfer LC0762 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Clarify environmental assessment for subdivisions LC0763 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Revise planning and zoning commission and district law LC0764 HB 532 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Sponsor: Kaufmann, C Revise growth policy contents LC0883 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Require audit of weed control on school trust land LC0884 HJ 16 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Haines, D Agency study re: control of importation of exotic animals LC0885 SB 431 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Stonington, E Clarify laws on commercial collection of nongame wildlife LC0886 Drafter: Sternberg, D Bald eagle protection act LC1143 HB 597 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Kaufmann, C Revise laws governing food establishments LC1335 Drafter: Everts, T Carbon dioxide standards for power generating facilities LC1380 HB 394 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Kaufmann, C Corporate accountability for public investment in economic LC1558 HB 637 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Kaufmann, C Office of restorative justice LC1651 HB 648 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Kaufmann, C Trust fund for fire suppression and land use planning LC1750 HJ 42 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Kaufmann, C Study alternatives for funding fire suppression -- Requester: Keane, Jim LC0683 HB 177 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Keane, J Extend unemployment benefits for employees of Montana Resources LC1265 HB 251 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Keane, J Revise state sick leave policy LC1493 HB 470 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Keane, J Economic development levy and port levy outside of levy cap LC1526 HB 524 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Keane, J Increase fee to fund removal of abandoned vehicles -- Requester: Keenan, Bob LC0022 SB 430 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Ellis, A K-12 reading accountability LC0023 SB 70 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Glaser, B Revise k-12 funding by increasing entitlements and direct state aid percentage LC0036 Drafter: Niss, D Use tobacco settlement proceeds for medicaid match LC0056 Drafter: Niss, D Work incentive improvement for disabled LC0082 SB 206 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Keenan, B Authorize law enforcement service areas LC0245 Drafter: Fox, S Revise Montana comprehensive health association laws LC0383 Drafter: Niss, D Prohibit agency rules establishing fees or fines LC0610 SB 207 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Keenan, B Remove requirement that former forensic unit be correctional facility LC0893 Drafter: Kurtz, L Revise local government laws LC0894 SB 519 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Roush, G Revise small stripper oil well tax trigger LC0895 Drafter: Heiman, L Revise alcohol and tobacco laws LC0896 SB 500 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Glaser, B Revise school funding -- flexibility program LC0897 Drafter: Campbell, B Revise insurance laws LC0898 Drafter: Campbell, B Revise occupational licensing laws LC0899 SB 467 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Grimes, D Railroad and mining company liability for workers' negligent acts LC0900 Drafter: Lane, V Revise family laws LC0901 Drafter: MacMaster, J Revise laws on minors LC0902 SB 426 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Halligan, M Court may allow pretrial services agency to arrest LC0903 Drafter: Niss, D Revise family and social services laws LC0904 Drafter: Everts, T Revise environmental laws LC0905 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Revise land use laws LC0906 SB 495 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Thomas, F Revise state land laws to increase funding for trust LC0907 Drafter: Mitchell, L Revise mining laws LC0908 Drafter: Petesch, G Revise planning, research, and development laws LC1014 Drafter: Fox, S Citizen's mental health act LC1015 HB 282 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Laszloffy, J Eliminate social security number on hunting and fishing license applications LC1211 Drafter: Fox, S Revise food purveyor's license fee LC1212 SB 274 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Keenan, B Revise law on disclosure of underwriting information LC1260 Drafter: Petesch, G Refer tobacco product tax increase to voters LC1261 Drafter: McClure, E Refer additional 6 mills for university system to voters LC1569 SB 302 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Keenan, B Revise name of senate finance and claims By request of: (S) Finance Standing Committee LC1724 SJ 17 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Keenan, B Dictate disposition of Xanthopoulos building By request of: (H) Joint Approp Subcommittee On Health & Human Services -- Requester: Kitzenberg, Sam LC0070 SB 3 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S Require 4 lane highway from N.D. border to Troy LC0087 Drafter: Mitchell, L Repeal underground storage tank private inspector statutes LC0176 SB 411 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S Tax incentive for fuel retailer to install pumps to dispense gasohol LC0177 SB 99 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S Statewide teaching salary schedule LC0178 SB 43 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S Investment tax credit LC0179 SB 320 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S State purchase of renewable fuel vehicles LC0298 Drafter: Heiman, L Tax exemption for new and expanding business LC0299 Drafter: Martin, J Tax exemption for materials used to construct agricultural processing facility LC0300 Drafter: Higgins, G Interest buy down program for economic development projects LC0445 SB 410 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S Revise benefit adjustment date for teachers' retirement cola LC0446 SB 100 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S Loan repayment assistance for teacher teaching in Montana LC0447 Drafter: McClure, E School technology depreciation fund LC0519 SB 101 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S Referendum for statewide teacher salary schedule LC0756 SJ 19 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S Interim study of school funding laws for declining enrollment LC0817 Drafter: Mitchell, L State purchase of Zortman mine LC0879 Drafter: McClure, E Revise requirements for mining engineering degree LC0880 SJ 10 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S Urge development of new gold and silver mining process LC0881 SB 409 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S Create new state parks LC0882 SB 497 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S Fund educational state park near Fort Peck LC1025 Drafter: Martin, J Tax credit for hiring Montana graduates LC1250 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Revise use of regional water system account LC1256 SB 452 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S Prohibit use of pepper spray in juvenile detention LC1602 Drafter: Mitchell, L Revise small miner exemption LC1656 Drafter: Erickson, C Comprehensive study of highway 2 -- Requester: Laible, Rick LC0770 Drafter: MacMaster, J Revise law on inmate restitution LC0771 Drafter: Erickson, C Insurer notice to state when liability coverage lapses LC0772 Drafter: Martin, J Tax credit for nursing home bed tax LC0773 HB 320 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Laible, R Clarify written undertaking requirements for civil action against land board LC0774 HJ 21 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Laible, R Request study on issues of balancing forest fuels management with air quality LC1305 Drafter: Martin, J Reduce state income tax LC1306 Drafter: Heiman, L Reduce coal severance tax rate on sliding scale LC1562 HB 325 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Laible, R Revise definition of sailboat LC1652 HJ 28 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Laible, R Wildland-residential interface management plan -- Requester: Laslovich, Jesse LC1464 HB 249 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Laslovich, J School district to hold final budget meeting on or before August 15 LC1609 HB 566 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Laslovich, J Revise laws on community mental health centers -- Requester: Laszloffy, Jeff LC0860 Drafter: Kurtz, L Require proof of citizenship for driver's license LC1402 Drafter: Petesch, G Prohibit judicial assignment of retroactive liability -- Requester: Law, Justice, and Indian Affairs Interim Committee, LC0101 HB 165 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Gutsche, G Repatriation for human remains By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee LC0102 SB 158 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Grosfield, L Create intermediate appellate court By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee LC0103 Drafter: Petesch, G Clarify that fair market value must be obtained for school trust lands By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee LC0104 Drafter: Petesch, G Providing that a physician-assistant certified may perform previability abortion By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee LC0105 HB 29 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Noennig, M Eliminate conflicts in law concerning security deposit of departing tenant By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee LC0106 SB 4 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Grimes, D Clarify discharge from employment during probationary period By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee LC0107 HB 20 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Shockley, J Exclude election judges from unemployment insurance By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee LC0108 Drafter: Petesch, G Establishing viability as an element of the offense of partial-birth abortion By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee LC0109 SB 20 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Halligan, M Codify family law exception to contempt appeals By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee LC0110 SB 5 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Grimes, D Clarify information disclosure of peer review committee By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee LC0111 HB 30 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Matthews, G Clarifying place to receive custody of youth By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee LC0112 HB 115 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Shockley, J Clarify weapon enhancement statute By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee LC0115 SB 170 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Halligan, M Revise child abuse and neglect laws By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee LC0116 HB 21 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Eggers, B Extend duration of Indian economic development commission By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee LC0117 HB 128 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Shockley, J Authorize criminal statutes revision commission By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee -- Requester: Lawson, Bob LC0024 HB 389 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Lawson, B Installation standards for manufactured homes LC0029 HB 231 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Lawson, B Revise monthly pension for volunteer firefighters LC0031 HB 32 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Lawson, B Address high school dropouts by increasing age for ANB LC0041 Drafter: Heiman, L Exempt a certain value of class four property with disproportionate land value LC0072 Drafter: Campbell, B Revise remedies for manufactured housing warranty LC0152 Drafter: Campbell, B Do not call registration for phone solicitation LC0196 HB 232 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Lawson, B Include all school personnel in compensated absence liability fund LC0374 HB 56 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Lawson, B Local government ambulance service exception to insurance code LC0409 HB 450 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Lawson, B Clarify transfer or sale of Whitefish and Bozeman armories LC0410 HB 111 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Sponsor: Lawson, B Remove cap on local lakeshore protection fees LC0463 HB 220 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Lawson, B Revise credit union laws LC0480 HB 65 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Lawson, B Teacher mentoring or induction program By request of: Governor LC0587 HB 541 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Wolery, M Revise laws on agricultural liens for spraying & dusting LC0588 HJ 13 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Wolery, M Encourage harmonization of US and Canadian pesticide registrations LC0589 Drafter: Sternberg, D Felony transportation of anhydrous ammonia in unsafe manner LC0590 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Revise fertilizer registration laws LC0591 HB 387 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Hedges, D Protection for crop research facilities LC0592 HB 531 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Waitschies, K Revise licensing for fertilizer spreader equipment LC0622 Drafter: Lane, V Continuing levy for garnishment of wages upon judgment and execution LC0733 HB 435 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Lawson, B Loans for teachers to purchase housing in school district LC0824 Drafter: Higgins, G Optional traction engineers certificate LC1012 HB 544 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Somerville, R Uninsured motorist identification data base LC1187 HJ 15 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Lawson, B Urge study of community college laws LC1316 HB 510 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Lawson, B Provide gastrostomy or jejunostomy tube feeding not nursing scope of practice LC1365 HB 354 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Lawson, B Revise developmental disability planning and advisory council LC1582 Drafter: McClure, E Extend unemployment for CFAC employees LC1626 Drafter: MacMaster, J Publication of sexual an violent offender information on internet -- Requester: Lee, Michelle LC0554 HB 122 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Lee, M Creating child support assurance program LC0555 Drafter: Higgins, G Require diabetes insurance coverage LC0556 HJ 3 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Lee, M Urge support for Amtrak southern route LC0557 HB 222 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Lee, M Expand CHIP for certain parents LC0624 HB 123 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Lee, M Require utility using public right-of-way to make service available to residents LC0699 HB 378 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Lee, M State action for southern Amtrak route act (SARA) LC1039 Drafter: McClure, E Use lottery revenue for scholarships LC1040 Drafter: Niss, D Revise public entity group insurance LC1041 HB 196 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Lee, M Clarify corrections funding for inmates detained in local detention centers LC1241 HB 371 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Lee, M Include sidewalk improvement in street maintenance district LC1428 HB 464 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Lee, M Notice to owner of dog killed for harassing livestock LC1531 HB 463 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Lee, M Provide unemployment insurance for victims of domestic violence -- Requester: Legislative Council, LC0129 HB 31 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Juneau, C Increase per-ANB and basic entitlements for schools By request of: Office Of Public Instruction LC0130 HB 164 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Olson, A Revise school general fund budget limitations By request of: Office Of Public Instruction LC0131 HB 162 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Jacobson, H Increase pupil transportation rate By request of: Office Of Public Instruction LC0132 HB 42 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Masolo, G Teacher national certification stipends By request of: Office Of Public Instruction Governor LC0133 Drafter: Erickson, C Increasing school facility entitlements to account for inflation By request of: Office Of Public Instruction LC0134 HB 103 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Olson, A Multi-year accreditation of schools By request of: Office Of Public Instruction LC0135 HB 134 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Facey, T Revise vocational and technical education funding and definitions By request of: Office Of Public Instruction LC0136 HB 160 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Andersen, J Revise special education funding allocations By request of: Office Of Public Instruction LC0137 Drafter: Erickson, C Free and appropriate education for 19 - 21 year old students with disabilities By request of: Office Of Public Instruction LC0138 HB 161 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Lee, M Expand non-categorical option for special education By request of: Office Of Public Instruction LC0139 HB 91 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Golie, G Coordinate school election dates for write-in candidates By request of: Office Of Public Instruction LC0140 Drafter: Petesch, G Revise levy limit for schools By request of: Office Of Public Instruction LC0141 Drafter: Erickson, C Revise school budgeting and accounting laws By request of: Office Of Public Instruction LC0142 Drafter: Erickson, C Revise school finance laws By request of: Office Of Public Instruction LC0143 Drafter: Erickson, C Interim study of school funding By request of: Office Of Public Instruction LC0145 SB 31 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Berry, D Revise state trust land laws By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0146 SB 75 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Jergeson, G Clarify state land lease due date By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0147 SB 159 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Sponsor: Grosfield, L Revise laws governing state land easements By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0148 SB 102 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Cole, M Authorize trust land exchanges with state and local governments By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0149 SB 103 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Zook, T Deposit state lands recreational use fines and penalties in general fund By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0150 HB 159 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Vick, S Revise water pollution revolving fund laws By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0151 HB 44 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Haines, D Eliminate licensing procedures for portable sawmills By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0172 SB 42 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: McCarthy, B Revise Red Rock Lakes water compact By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0192 HB 25 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Sliter, P Code commissioner bill By request of: Code Commissioner LC0193 SB 10 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Stonington, E Revise laws governing interim committees and their functions By request of: Legislative Council LC0194 SB 180 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Beck, T Revise and clarify laws governing special sessions By request of: Legislative Council LC0195 SB 11 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Shea, D Revise laws relating to presession caucus and legislative orientation By request of: Legislative Council LC0207 HB 97 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Lewis, D Revise laws governing teachers' retirement system By request of: Teachers' Retirement Board LC0208 Drafter: Niss, D Lump sum payment for teachers' retirement system By request of: Teachers' Retirement Board LC0209 SB 152 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Mahlum, D Revise laws for disposition of excess DOT land By request of: Department Of Transportation LC0210 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Revise attorney fee computation under eminent domain By request of: Department Of Transportation LC0211 HB 166 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Lee, M Allow conveyance of wetland mitigation site with perpetual conservation covenant By request of: Department Of Transportation LC0212 HB 154 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: McGee, D Revise recording plane coordinates of land boundaries By request of: Department Of Transportation LC0213 SJ 6 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Mohl, A Interim study of traffic codes By request of: Department Of Transportation LC0214 SB 81 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Hargrove, D Transfer agricultural heritage program to DNRC By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation Department Of Agriculture LC0215 HB 46 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Sponsor: Dale, R Exempt certain water project contracts from procurement procedures By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0216 HB 33 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Sponsor: Younkin, C Short term water right lease for road work or dust abatement By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0217 HB 129 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Sponsor: Bales, K Exempt replacement water wells from change authorization By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0218 HB 113 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Devlin, R Revise grazing district laws By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0219 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Interim study on water rights for ponds By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0220 SB 91 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Tash, B Finance livestock containment facilities through renewable resource program By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0221 SB 160 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Sponsor: Grosfield, L Clarify need for water right By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0222 HB 114 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Sponsor: Story, B Revise water use laws - define developed spring By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0223 Drafter: Erickson, C Civil penalties for motor fuel violations By request of: Department Of Transportation LC0224 HB 45 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Witt, J Advance funds from water revolving funds By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0225 HB 95 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Matthews, G Revise licensing of weighing and measuring devices By request of: Department Of Commerce LC0226 HB 138 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Mangan, J Revise deferred deposit loan laws By request of: Department Of Commerce LC0227 HB 120 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: McKenney, J Generally revise professional licensing laws By request of: Department Of Commerce LC0228 HB 40 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Witt, J Retain coal tax for treasure state endowment regional water system funding By request of: Department Of Commerce LC0229 HB 47 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Price, W Revise laws governing state investments By request of: Department Of Commerce LC0230 HB 26 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Clark, E Exempt certain horseracing personnel from work comp By request of: Department Of Commerce LC0238 Drafter: Higgins, G Revise pharmacy laws By request of: Department Of Commerce LC0239 HB 50 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Juneau, C Revise chemical dependency licensing laws -- addiction councelors By request of: Department Of Commerce LC0240 Drafter: Campbell, B Errors and omissions insurance coverage for real estate or timeshare brokers By request of: Department Of Commerce LC0241 SB 34 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Johnson, R Revise health facility authority law By request of: Department Of Commerce LC0242 SB 30 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Mahlum, D Revise traction license for steam locomotive By request of: Department Of Commerce LC0243 HB 145 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Dale, R Revise state building code By request of: Department Of Commerce LC0246 SB 149 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Grosfield, L Voter establishment of library districts By request of: State Library Commission LC0247 HB 130 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Lawson, B Revising library laws By request of: State Library Commission LC0248 SB 67 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Ellis, A Revise laws governing changes to property for tax purposes By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0249 SB 55 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Cole, M Clarify bailment laws -- agricultural commodity dealers By request of: Department Of Agriculture LC0250 SB 165 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Cole, M Clarify growth through agriculture laws By request of: Department Of Agriculture LC0251 SB 143 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Ekegren, P Increase pesticide and groundwater fees By request of: Department Of Agriculture LC0252 SB 32 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Shea, D Authorize safety recommendation to employer for safety culture act violations By request of: Department Of Labor And Industry LC0253 HB 87 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Masolo, G One stop delivery system for workforce investment act By request of: Department Of Labor And Industry LC0259 HB 143 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Somerville, R Revise income tax laws for pass-through entities By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0260 SB 145 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Berry, D Revise laws governing state fund personnel and policies By request of: State Compensation Insurance Fund LC0261 Drafter: MacMaster, J Revise abuse and neglect laws By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0262 Drafter: MacMaster, J Parental contributions to youth's support By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0263 HB 146 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Shockley, J Revise youth court act relating to detention and placement of youth By request of: Department Of Corrections LC0264 Drafter: Everts, T Revise major facility siting act By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0271 SB 146 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Keenan, B Revise water and wastewater operator certification By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0272 SB 147 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Keenan, B Revise public sewage and water supply system laws By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0273 HB 147 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Dale, R Require EIS completion within 1 year of mining permit acceptance By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0274 SB 161 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Hargrove, D Revise solid waste fees By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0275 HB 34 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Gallik, D Extend bond validating act By request of: Department Of Administration LC0276 HB 105 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Haines, D Provide geographic data development fund By request of: Department Of Administration Department Of Fish, Wildlife, And Parks Department Of Revenue State Library Commission LC0277 SB 61 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Johnson, R Revise volume cap bond law By request of: Department Of Administration LC0278 HB 36 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Gallik, D Revise cabin site lease valuation appeal By request of: State Tax Appeal Board LC0279 SB 37 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Mahlum, D Increase retiree hours of public employment limit By request of: Department Of Administration LC0280 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Removal of vehicles violating capitol parking restrictions By request of: Department Of Administration LC0281 SB 50 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Waterman, M Smoke free state buildings By request of: Department Of Administration LC0282 SB 171 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Glaser, B Revise child support enforcement program By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0283 HB 142 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Somerville, R Authorize rules restricting nonresident mountain lion licenses By request of: Department Of Fish, Wildlife, And Parks LC0284 SB 104 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Sprague, M Revise fish and game enforcement laws By request of: Department Of Fish, Wildlife, And Parks LC0285 HB 99 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Devlin, R Repeal termination of separation of nonresident deer and elk license By request of: Department Of Fish, Wildlife, And Parks LC0286 Drafter: Mitchell, L Revise petroleum tank fund eligibility By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0287 Drafter: Everts, T Establish environmental rehabilitation and response account By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0288 HB 125 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Younkin, C Revise information for temporary water quality standards By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0289 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Require state coordination with Helena police for Capitol area law enforcement By request of: Department Of Administration LC0290 HB 100 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Price, W Revise process for classification appeals for state jobs By request of: Department Of Administration LC0291 SB 38 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Grimes, D Revise medical support reform act By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0292 SB 28 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Halligan, M Revise process for modification of child support orders By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0302 Drafter: Mitchell, L Revise CECRA By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0303 HB 39 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Fuchs, D Revise statutes regulating fishing by youths and seniors By request of: Department Of Fish, Wildlife, And Parks LC0304 SB 105 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Mahlum, D Enterprise fund for state park visitor services By request of: Department Of Fish, Wildlife, And Parks LC0305 HB 69 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: McCann, M Revise mining laws By request of: Legislative Finance Committee LC0306 HB 12 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Haines, D Revise building energy conservation project laws -- general obligation bonds By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC0307 SB 92 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Halligan, M Extend recycling tax credit -- revise credit By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0308 HB 64 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Peterson, K Property appraiser access to property -- trespass exception By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0309 SB 133 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Jergeson, G Revise fund type terminology By request of: Department Of Administration LC0310 HB 116 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Mood, D Generally revise the PERS defined contribution retirement plan By request of: Public Employees' Retirement Board LC0311 HB 157 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Gallus, S Felony for transfer of illegal article to prisoner, other than weapon or drugs By request of: Department Of Corrections LC0312 Drafter: MacMaster, J Commerce as criminal justice agency By request of: Department Of Commerce LC0313 HB 52 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Gallik, D Adopt most recent federal military laws By request of: Department Of Military Affairs LC0314 SB 29 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: McNutt, W Revise jurisdiction for child abuse - youth court By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0315 SB 169 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Franklin, E Pregnancy screening for hepatitis B By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0316 SB 166 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Stonington, E Revise tuberculosis laws By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0317 HB 79 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Thomas, B Revise personal care facility laws By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0318 SB 76 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Hargrove, D Improve collection of victim restitution By request of: Department Of Corrections LC0319 HB 104 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Clark, P Petition to conform written sentence to oral pronouncement By request of: Department Of Corrections LC0325 HB 118 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Clancy, G Revise clean air act By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0326 Drafter: Kurtz, L Alternative expense reimbursement for collective bargaining unit employees By request of: Department Of Transportation LC0327 HB 148 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Jacobson, H Revise laws on electronic filing for gasoline & special fuels taxes By request of: Department Of Transportation LC0328 HB 131 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Somerville, R Stop and inspection authority for diesel fuel violations By request of: Department Of Transportation LC0329 SB 153 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: O'Neil, J Revise penalty for late motor fuel tax returns By request of: Department Of Transportation LC0330 HB 127 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Wanzenried, D Minimum bond for fuel importers and exporters and denial of distributor license By request of: Department Of Transportation LC0331 SB 58 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Halligan, M Imposing civil penalty and revising criminal penalty for motor fuel violations By request of: Department Of Transportation LC0332 SB 150 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Hargrove, D Civil penalty for failure to mark dyed fuel pump By request of: Department Of Transportation LC0333 SB 68 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Ellis, A Revise property tax statement for income and expense changes By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0334 Drafter: Niss, D Alternative public works construction contracts By request of: Department Of Administration LC0335 HB 152 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Gallik, D Revise public retirement laws By request of: Public Employees' Retirement Board LC0340 Drafter: Heiman, L Transfer cable tv system property to class 13 By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0341 HB 149 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Dale, R Provide confidentiality for certain centrally assessed tax returns and reports By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0342 HB 151 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Newman, B Clarify probation laws By request of: Department Of Corrections LC0343 SB 167 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Sponsor: Stonington, E Revise sanitation in subdivision laws By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0344 HB 144 Drafter: Maly, S Sponsor: Noennig, M Statewide legislative proceeding broadcasting By request of: Legislative Council LC0345 HB 150 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Bitney, R Exempt certain benefits from attachment By request of: Department Of Labor And Industry LC0346 SB 44 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Bishop, A Revise penalty accrual for warrant for distraint -- uniform penalty and interest By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0347 SB 45 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Ellis, A Revise provisions for obtaining refund of taxes paid on migratory property By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0348 Drafter: Heiman, L Clarify inheritance tax rate for future interest By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0349 Drafter: Heiman, L Procedure to revise taxable value for urban renewal and TIF districts By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0350 SB 39 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Elliott, J Clarify taxation of insurance corporation taxable investment income By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0351 Drafter: Martin, J Notice of classification and appraisal to single owner By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0352 SB 144 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Nelson, L Transfer county collections report and other duties to department of revenue By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0353 SB 83 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: McCarthy, B Modify procedures to assess administrative penalties by DEQ By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0354 SB 46 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Bishop, A Notice of levy efficacious as writ of execution By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0355 SB 47 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Bishop, A Use of warrant for distraint for debt collection By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0356 SB 69 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Bishop, A Revise warrant for distraint laws By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0357 HB 37 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Witt, J Revise mill levy certification By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0358 SB 48 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Sprague, M Clarify out-of-state direct shipment of alcoholic beverages to Montanans By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0371 SB 84 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: McCarthy, B Revise administrative penalties for environmental law violations By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0372 SB 142 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Sprague, M Procedure when US becomes liquor license owner By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0373 SB 40 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Christiaens, C Interstate compact for adult offender supervision By request of: Department Of Corrections LC0376 HB 112 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Brueggeman, J Establish policy governing e-mail as a public record--privacy in communications By request of: Department Of Administration LC0377 HB 43 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Holden, L Treasure state endowment program emergency grants By request of: Department Of Commerce Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC0382 HB 163 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Jacobson, H Revise schedule for school transportation reimbursement By request of: Office Of Public Instruction LC0385 SB 129 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Berry, D Implement tobacco settlement trust fund By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0411 SB 94 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Shea, D Include 40% of special education allowable cost payment in BASE budget By request of: Office Of Public Instruction LC0412 Drafter: McClure, E Eliminate phase down of school dist. budget in excess of max. gen. fund budget By request of: Office Of Public Instruction LC0414 SB 164 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: McNutt, W Generally revise workers' compensation and related laws By request of: Department Of Labor And Industry LC0415 Drafter: Higgins, G Revise laws governing professional employer organizations By request of: Department Of Labor And Industry LC0416 SB 77 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Hargrove, D Revise laws governing public assistance By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0426 SB 116 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Stonington, E Revise laws concerning child abuse & neglect and placement or adoption By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0427 HB 49 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: McKenney, J Revise micro business development laws - appropriate coal tax By request of: Department Of Commerce Governor LC0428 HB 101 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Brown, R Revise laws governing county welfare offices By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0429 Drafter: Fox, S Appropriate drug rebate money to Medicaid program and to mental health services By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0435 HB 132 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Brueggeman, J Revise laws on motorboat fee in lieu of tax By request of: Department Of Fish, Wildlife, And Parks LC0436 SB 163 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Grosfield, L Reclassify certain species for management purposes By request of: Department Of Fish, Wildlife, And Parks LC0437 SB 178 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Tash, B Repeal certificate of need for health care facilities laws if program not funded By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0438 Drafter: Fox, S Revise developmental disabilities planning and advisory council By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0439 SB 179 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Zook, T Revise budgeting and appropriation laws By request of: Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC0440 HB 35 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: McKenney, J Authorize additional lottery agreements with governmental entities By request of: Department Of Commerce LC0441 Drafter: Fox, S Authorize increased poverty level for CHIP participation By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0442 SB 172 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Johnson, R Clarifying distribution of income from certain state funds By request of: Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC0443 Drafter: Erickson, C Study committee for design-build/warranty contracting for roads and bridges By request of: Department Of Transportation LC0444 Drafter: Fox, S Discretionary medicaid resource limits for pregnant women and infants By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0473 HB 126 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Younkin, C Revise hearing process for certain environmental laws By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0474 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Revise contribution rates for optional retirement By request of: Public Employees' Retirement Board LC0597 HB 175 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Jent, L Revise health care information act for disclosure to medical examiner By request of: Attorney General LC0598 SB 328 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Wells, J Transfer extradition costs to governor's office By request of: Attorney General LC0599 HB 271 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Jayne, J Revise state-tribal cooperative agreements law By request of: Attorney General LC0600 Drafter: Erickson, C Remove mudflap exemption from certain motor vehicles By request of: Attorney General LC0656 HB 10 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Kasten, D Appropriate oil overcharge payments By request of: Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC0657 HB 17 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Haines, D Supplemental appropriation for DNRC fire costs By request of: Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC0689 Drafter: Kurtz, L Revise responsibilities of DOJ for driver records and accident involvement By request of: Attorney General LC0690 HB 373 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Schmidt, T Clarify registration requirements for vehicle ownership By request of: Attorney General LC0691 HB 191 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Gallus, S Revise minor in possession laws By request of: Attorney General LC0692 HB 375 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Carney, E clarify nonresident health care professional vehicle registration exemption By request of: Attorney General LC0693 HB 156 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Matthews, G Revise motor vehicle dealer laws - prohibit curbstoning By request of: Attorney General LC0694 HB 363 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Wanzenried, D Revise driver licensing and motor carrier safety By request of: Attorney General LC0695 Drafter: MacMaster, J Revise proof of financial responsibility laws By request of: Attorney General LC0708 HB 3 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Fisher, S Supplemental appropriations By request of: Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC0709 HB 11 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Kasten, D Fund treasure state endowment projects By request of: Department Of Commerce Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC0736 HB 6 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: McCann, M Renewable resource grant and loan appropriations By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC0737 HB 7 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: McCann, M Reclamation and development grant appropriations By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC0738 HB 9 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Kasten, D Cultural and aesthetic grant appropriations By request of: Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC0848 HB 8 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: McCann, M Renewable resource bonds and loans -- coal tax bonds By request of: Office Of Budget And Program Planning Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0941 SB 445 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Taylor, M Reorganize department of commerce By request of: Governor LC0942 Drafter: Sternberg, D Block management to increase access to rivers and streams By request of: Governor LC0943 Drafter: Higgins, G Transfer certain functions to Governor's office By request of: Governor LC0944 Drafter: Campbell, B Economic development By request of: Governor LC0945 Drafter: Martin, J Revise income tax By request of: Governor LC0962 HB 417 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Price, W Uniform licensing of insurance producers By request of: State Auditor LC0963 HB 504 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Gallik, D Revise insurance laws By request of: State Auditor LC0964 SB 465 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Franklin, E Revise insurance information and privacy act By request of: State Auditor LC0965 SB 357 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Ryan, D Revise viatical settlement laws By request of: State Auditor LC0966 Drafter: Higgins, G Revise insurance unfair trade practices laws By request of: State Auditor LC0967 HB 380 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Eggers, B Limit use of credit history in insurance underwriting and issuance By request of: State Auditor LC0968 SB 315 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Franklin, E Subsidized premiums for comprehensive health association coverage By request of: State Auditor LC0969 Drafter: Higgins, G Facilitate e-commerce in insurance and securities By request of: State Auditor LC0970 SB 373 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Halligan, M Licensing and regulation of captive insurers By request of: State Auditor LC0971 SB 316 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Stonington, E Tax credit for small business health insurance premiums By request of: State Auditor LC0972 HB 542 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Musgrove, J Transfer duties for collecting surplus lines stamping fee By request of: State Auditor LC0973 SB 392 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Cobb, J Status of auto insurance policy after collision with animal By request of: State Auditor LC0974 SB 441 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Christiaens, C Study funding for comprehensive health plan By request of: State Auditor LC0975 Drafter: Higgins, G Revise insurance law to comply with federal requirements By request of: State Auditor LC0976 SB 349 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Tester, J Revise securities act to promote capital investment By request of: State Auditor LC0977 SB 330 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Mahlum, D Revise laws on pyramid promotional schemes By request of: State Auditor LC0978 Drafter: Campbell, B Revise securities act of Montana By request of: State Auditor LC1007 Drafter: Sternberg, D Clarify management of prairie dogs By request of: Department Of Fish, Wildlife, And Parks LC1064 HB 234 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Lawson, B Uniform electronic transactions act By request of: Secretary Of State LC1065 Drafter: Niss, D Revise election laws By request of: Secretary Of State LC1066 HB 235 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Brown, R Revise use of business name identifiers registered with state By request of: Secretary Of State LC1067 HB 443 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Clancy, G Revise notary laws By request of: Secretary Of State LC1100 Drafter: Kurtz, L Increase fee for duplicate vehicle title By request of: Attorney General LC1101 Drafter: Kurtz, L Fee for issuing bonded vehicle title By request of: Attorney General LC1102 Drafter: Kurtz, L Increase fee for duplicate driver's license By request of: Attorney General LC1103 SB 293 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Doherty, S Adopt Montana driver privacy protection act By request of: Attorney General LC1104 HB 444 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Somerville, R Reauthorize natural resource damage program By request of: Attorney General Governor LC1105 HB 369 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Laslovich, J Maintain minimum cigarette pack size in tobacco settlement By request of: Attorney General LC1106 Drafter: Lane, V Restrict tobacco sales in proximity to schools By request of: Attorney General LC1107 HB 261 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Jent, L Illegal operation of clandestine dangerous drugs lab By request of: Attorney General LC1108 HB 213 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Newman, B Uniform interstate enforcement of domestic violence protection orders act By request of: Attorney General LC1109 Drafter: Lane, V Adoption incentives for state employees By request of: Attorney General LC1110 SB 254 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Halligan, M Create office of victims services By request of: Attorney General LC1111 Drafter: Lane, V Include burglary as crime for collection of DNA sample By request of: Attorney General LC1112 HB 184 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Gallus, S Include DUI as criminal history record--allow photo & fingerprinting of violator By request of: Attorney General LC1113 HB 317 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Peterson, K Clarify charging by complaint -- signature under oath By request of: Attorney General LC1114 HB 391 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Cyr, L Clarify traffic law on stationary emergency vehicle By request of: Attorney General LC1115 Drafter: Kurtz, L Primary enforcement of seat belt law By request of: Attorney General LC1116 HB 331 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Eggers, B Criminal offense of theft of identity By request of: Attorney General LC1156 HB 336 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Gutsche, G Clarify no cost for service of order of protection By request of: Attorney General LC1206 HB 5 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: McCann, M Appropriate money for capital projects By request of: Governor LC1216 HB 13 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Lewis, D State pay plan By request of: Department Of Administration Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC1217 HB 14 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: McCann, M Long-range building general obligation bonds By request of: Governor LC1221 HB 16 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Somerville, R Increase accomodations tax for heritage tourism projects By request of: Governor Montana Historical Society LC1229 HB 4 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Witt, J Appropriations otherwise made by budget amendment By request of: Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC1243 HB 15 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: McCann, M General obligation bonds for information technology projects By request of: Office Of Budget And Program Planning -- Requester: Legislative Finance Committee, LC0076 SB 131 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Taylor, M Revise information technology laws - chief information officer By request of: Legislative Finance Committee LC0270 HB 41 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Witt, J Revise laws governing dedicated revenue and statutory appropriations By request of: Legislative Finance Committee LC0367 SB 135 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Waterman, M Revise laws governing mental health managed care ombudsman By request of: Legislative Finance Committee LC0368 SB 108 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Franklin, E Advanced practice registered nurse as professional person for mental health By request of: Legislative Finance Committee LC0369 SB 82 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Keenan, B Revise laws on public mental health system and managed care By request of: Legislative Finance Committee LC0370 SJ 2 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Waterman, M Urge training on mental illness By request of: Legislative Finance Committee LC0513 HJ 1 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: McCann, M Interim study of mental health services By request of: Legislative Finance Committee LC0514 SB 107 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Franklin, E Allow teleconferencing in mental health proceedings By request of: Legislative Finance Committee -- Requester: Lehman, Larry LC1554 HB 515 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Lehman, L Activation for retired volunteer firefighters LC1576 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Revise adjudication of late water claims -- Requester: Lenhart, Ralph LC0078 HB 19 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Lenhart, R Exempt amateur athletic officials from work comp LC0079 HB 153 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Lenhart, R Require drivers license and proof of insurance to register vehicle LC1343 HB 334 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Lenhart, R Revise law on type of project eligible for water pollution control funds LC1633 Drafter: Niss, D Retain status of Eastmont LC1634 HB 622 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Raser, H Alternative fuel technology development tax incentives -- Requester: Lewis, Dave LC0458 Drafter: Petesch, G Appropriate coal tax permanent fund for local road, water, sewer projects LC0459 HB 294 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Lewis, D Authorize retirement boards to increase annual benefit adjustment LC0531 HB 133 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Lewis, D Allow public employee to grant sick leave to spouse who is employee LC0582 HB 247 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Lewis, D Phase-in reduction of fees in lieu of tax for heavy trucks LC0873 HB 264 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Lewis, D Montanan's right to hunt wild game - state regulation to enhance populations LC1304 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Divert noxious weed trust flow to special revenue account LC1314 HB 181 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Lewis, D Individualized braille literacy assessments for blind students LC1315 HB 239 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Thomas, B Access to information technology for visually impaired LC1452 HJ 18 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Lewis, D Urge Congressional support for Lewis & Clark bicentennial LC1529 HB 447 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Lewis, D Funding for planning and design of Marysville road reconstruction LC1735 HB 615 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Lewis, D Revise TANF block grant maintenance of effort By request of: (H) Joint Approp Subcommittee On Health & Human Services -- Requester: Lindeen, Monica LC0583 HJ 9 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Lindeen, M Urge requiring equitable services and benefits to all medicare recipients LC0584 HB 291 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Lindeen, M Agricultural experiment stations appropriation for facility improvements LC0602 Drafter: Higgins, G Technology training development program LC0603 Drafter: Higgins, G Entrepreneur incubator act LC0604 HB 281 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Lindeen, M Governmental internet information privacy act LC0605 HB 88 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Lindeen, M Include advanced telecommunications infrastructure in treasure state endowment LC0606 HJ 8 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Jacobson, H Interim study on election reform LC0719 HB 634 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Sponsor: Lindeen, M Appropriate money for fish ladder at Cartersville diversion LC0720 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Yellowstone agricultural economic development program LC0961 HB 376 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Lindeen, M Establish governor's office of information technology LC1042 HB 621 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Lindeen, M Local government reimbursement LC1043 HB 485 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Lindeen, M Revise coal board funding LC1044 Drafter: Petesch, G Temporary funding for federal COPS program LC1045 Drafter: McClure, E Repeal county classification LC1292 Drafter: Martin, J Tax exemption for 4H animals LC1293 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Revise teacher retirement laws LC1294 Drafter: Erickson, C Modify education funding limit LC1370 Drafter: Petesch, G Provide matching funds for Pompey's Pillar interpretive center -- Requester: Mahlum, Dale LC0477 SB 260 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Mahlum, D Revise permissible investments of funds by school districts LC0830 SB 281 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Mahlum, D Notify owner of tax payment by other entity or tax sale action LC0831 SB 233 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Mahlum, D Fingerprinting and background checks for teachers and other school employees LC0927 Drafter: Kurtz, L Revise restriction on incorporation of city or town LC1013 SB 253 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V Rental-purchase agreement law LC1088 SB 263 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Mahlum, D Continue bed tax funding for heritage preservation and development program LC1089 SB 246 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Mahlum, D Trust fund to fund heritage preservation and development LC1203 SB 325 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Mahlum, D Revise rural electric and telephone coop laws LC1282 SB 232 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Mahlum, D Limit property tax increases LC1580 HB 401 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Lee, M Railroad vandalism prevention LC1678 Drafter: Lane, V Revise nuisance law LC1711 SB 433 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Elliott, J County revenue distribution of forest reserve funds By request of: (S) Local Government Standing Committee LC1748 SJ 22 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Christiaens, C Interim study of health insurance and rising health care costs By request of: (S) Local Government Standing Committee -- Requester: Mangan, Jeff LC0637 HB 76 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Mangan, J Increase sentence for gang related crime on public housing property LC0638 HB 77 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Mangan, J Increase penalty for sale of drugs near public housing LC0639 Drafter: Lane, V Revise community corrections act LC0640 HB 187 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Mangan, J Abate drug and gang related nuisances LC0641 HB 539 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Mangan, J Regulate auto title loan businesses LC0642 HB 324 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Mangan, J Licensure for drop-in day care LC0643 HB 109 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Mangan, J Statewide community education regarding sex offenders LC1193 HB 623 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Mangan, J Tax credit for business providing day care facility LC1194 HB 106 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Mangan, J Enhanced penalty for drug offense on child care premises LC1195 HB 402 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Mangan, J Extend juvenile detention center training exemption LC1196 Drafter: Fox, S State sponsored methadone program LC1543 HB 645 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Mangan, J Implement an electrical energy pool LC1585 HB 494 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Mangan, J Matching funds for child care development -- Requester: Masolo, Gay Ann LC0668 HB 140 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Masolo, G Loan repayment assistance for teachers with certain certifications By request of: Governor LC1062 HB 313 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Masolo, G Revise laws relating to domestic violence LC1264 HB 277 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Masolo, G Divert coal taxes to fund education LC1271 HB 425 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Masolo, G Maintenance of effort funds for education for TANF participants LC1347 HB 639 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Barrett, D Fees charged by Secretary of State must be commensurate with overall costs By request of: Secretary Of State LC1358 HB 392 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Masolo, G Increase funding for rural technical assistance program LC1502 HB 311 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Masolo, G Uniform evacuation procedures -- Requester: Matthews, Gary LC0685 HB 322 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Matthews, G Loading/unloading zone for school buses at special school events LC0757 HB 83 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Matthews, G Repeal laws on naturalization duties of clerk of court LC0792 Drafter: Campbell, B Increase scope of building codes educational program LC1491 Drafter: Petesch, G Create gambling treatment fund LC1570 HB 441 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Matthews, G New jobs tax credit -- Requester: McCann, Matt LC1225 HB 626 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: McCann, M State - Fort Belknap water compact LC1522 Drafter: Sternberg, D FWP participation in weed control LC1527 HB 592 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: McCann, M Require gas producers to itemize charges assessed to natural gas royalty owner LC1717 HB 577 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: McCann, M Funding for information technology systems for Department of Justice By request of: (H) Joint Approp Subcommittee On Long Range Planning LC1727 HB 610 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Kasten, D Reduce allocation to TSEP -increase allocation to permanent fund By request of: (H) Joint Approp Subcommittee On Long Range Planning LC1729 Drafter: Petesch, G Revise state deferred maintenance program By request of: (H) Joint Approp Subcommittee On Long Range Planning LC1730 HB 613 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Vick, S Review personal services budget development By request of: (H) Joint Approp Subcommittee On Long Range Planning LC1731 HB 614 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: McCann, M Revise prevailing wage rate requirements on public projects By request of: (H) Joint Approp Subcommittee On Long Range Planning -- Requester: McCarthy, Bea LC0144 SB 60 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: McCarthy, B Enabling legislation for education commission of the states LC0338 Drafter: Martin, J State earned income tax credit for TANF individuals LC0391 SB 62 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: McCarthy, B Designate Mill Creek highway as secondary highway LC1568 SB 408 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: McCarthy, B Significance determination under MEPA -- Requester: McGee, Dan LC0471 Drafter: Bohyer, D Generally revise taxes LC1230 Drafter: MacMaster, J Revise MAPA to prohibit implementation of defeated legislation LC1231 HB 640 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: McGee, D Generally revise laws on electrical energy to stimulate economic development LC1232 HJ 7 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: McGee, D Urge Dept. of Labor & Industry to review employee travel time laws LC1325 HB 511 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: McGee, D Clarifying that sex means gender for purposes of state rulemaking LC1442 Drafter: Bohyer, D Implement tax reform -- Requester: McKenney, Joe LC0983 HB 219 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: McKenney, J Suspend license for failure to pay for fuel at retail; presumption of guilt LC1227 HB 519 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Forrester, G Revise eligibility for video gambling machine tax credit LC1344 HB 362 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: McKenney, J Tax exemption for machinery and equipment used in producing ethanol LC1356 HB 399 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: McKenney, J Revise deposit of liquor license fees - time for publication of license notice LC1392 HB 279 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: McKenney, J Revise pharmacy laws LC1590 HB 578 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Callahan, T Extend tax incentive for production of alcohol LC1638 Drafter: Campbell, B Earlier disclosure for insurance guarantee fund -- Requester: McNutt, Walter LC0042 Drafter: Petesch, G Extend 1 cent aviation fuel tax LC0088 SB 74 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: McNutt, W Regulate construction equipment dealership agreements LC0089 SB 176 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: McNutt, W Revise district court funding -- state assumption By request of: Department Of Revenue Department Of Administration LC0399 SB 285 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: McNutt, W Revise conservation license laws LC0401 SB 189 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: McNutt, W Revise banking laws LC0611 SB 280 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: McNutt, W Revise aviation fuel tax and aeronautics loan and grant funding LC0613 SB 269 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: McNutt, W Revise certain dates for transition to customer choice for electricity supplier LC0821 SB 380 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: McNutt, W Revise length restrictions and fees for triple trailers LC0822 HB 594 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Gallus, S Clarify priority of security interest in accession LC0849 SB 279 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: McNutt, W Revise law on state investment in business LC1596 SB 482 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Ekegren, P Worker's compensation insurance for volunteer firefighters LC1598 SB 429 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Sprague, M Revise local government referendum/election laws -- Requester: Miller, Ken LC0071 HB 357 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Fuchs, D Provide bonuses for MT horse breeders and promote horseracing in Montana LC0091 HB 558 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Raser, H Extend notification for compulsory attendance to nonpublic schools LC0092 Drafter: Campbell, B Privatize building code function LC0258 HB 98 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Lewis, D Revise chiropractic legal panel funding LC0324 SB 134 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Miller, K Reduce coal severance tax for sales to new in-state generation plants LC1478 Drafter: Niss, D Allow similar businesses to group for health insurance purchase LC1670 HB 587 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Sponsor: Laible, R Establish requirements for subdivision exactions LC1682 Drafter: Heiman, L Tax credit for higher energy cost LC1704 SR 18 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Miller, K Urge abolishment of Senate Bills and Journals committee By request of: (S) Bills And Journal Standing Committee -- Requester: Mohl, Arnie LC0914 SB 379 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Sponsor: Tash, B Modify storm water discharge permit laws LC0915 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Modify total maximum daily load law LC1348 SB 367 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: DePratu, B Disallow credit card charge on portion of fuel purchase attributable to tax -- Requester: Mood, Douglas LC0601 HB 121 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Mood, D Increase per-ANB and basic entitlements for public schools By request of: Governor LC0653 HB 192 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Mood, D Allow payment of individual income taxes by credit card LC0654 HB 459 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Mood, D Generally revise MEPA - analysis of alternatives LC0659 Drafter: Mitchell, L Fund forest stewardship program LC1383 Drafter: Martin, J Tax policy for intellectual property LC1384 HB 446 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Mood, D Referendum on newspaper recycling LC1679 Drafter: Martin, J Clarify tax laws for technology companies LC1680 HB 605 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Mood, D Revise laws governing local and state air quality regulation -- Requester: Musgrove, John LC0322 HB 27 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Musgrove, J County authority to establish underage curfew laws LC0323 HB 28 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Musgrove, J Standardized ballot labels for write-in candidates LC1399 Drafter: Petesch, G Revise governing body for mental advocacy LC1465 HB 625 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Musgrove, J Interim study of school funding LC1663 HJ 24 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Wanzenried, D Study annexation laws -- Requester: Nelson, Linda LC0084 SB 59 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Nelson, L Revise special liquor permit law to include veteran & fraternal organizations LC0113 SB 12 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Nelson, L Provide protection for good faith reporting of fraudulent activity LC0545 SB 309 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Halligan, M Limit duration of recovery care bed in outpatient surgical center LC0546 SB 194 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Nelson, L Define critical access hospitals LC0612 Drafter: Campbell, B Truth in selling used motor vehicles LC0833 SB 112 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Nelson, L Allow 911 accounts to retain investment earnings By request of: Legislative Audit Committee LC0846 SB 113 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Nelson, L Clarify law on crime victim's compensation account By request of: Department Of Justice LC0847 HJ 17 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Newman, B Study juvenile detention laws LC1191 HB 628 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Wolery, M Require alternative dispute resolution for seed contract disputes LC1290 SB 291 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Nelson, L Compensation for landowners suffering wild game damage LC1351 SB 304 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Nelson, L Clarify upland game bird habitat enhancement -- Requester: Newman, Brad LC1266 HB 182 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Newman, B Allow judge defeated in election to be called for duty LC1500 HB 521 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Newman, B Revised law on enhanced criminal sentences LC1645 HB 431 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Newman, B Crime to possess or for parent to allow minor to possess weapon on school ground -- Requester: Noennig, Mark LC0449 HB 110 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Noennig, M Allow school districts to invest endowments under uniform management practices LC0450 HB 108 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Noennig, M School district cooperative purchasing LC0660 HB 155 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Noennig, M Revise laws on financing of and payment for real property purchases LC0698 Drafter: Niss, D Revise teachers' retirement benefit multiplier LC0828 HB 560 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Noennig, M Revise law on offer of settlement LC1404 HB 559 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Noennig, M Revise notice periods for termination of landlord-tenant rental agreements LC1483 HB 381 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Noennig, M Notice of classification and appraisal to single owner and create lien LC1672 HB 616 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: McGee, D Study tax laws -- Requester: O'Neil, Jerry LC0066 SB 17 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: O'Neil, J Revise best interests of child in parenting plan LC0067 SB 109 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: O'Neil, J Authorize legislature to govern court procedures and practice of law LC0068 SB 18 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: O'Neil, J Driver's license application firearms purchase check LC0851 SB 242 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Sponsor: O'Neil, J Prohibit extraterritorial building codes LC0852 SB 221 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Johnson, R Eliminate certificate of need laws for certain facilities LC0866 SB 222 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: O'Neil, J Revise rights of the accused - constitutional amendment LC1433 SB 470 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Sponsor: O'Neil, J Prohibit extraterritorial zoning and subdivision regulation LC1683 SB 499 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Miller, K Montana opportunity scholarship program -- Requester: Olson, Alan LC0515 HB 60 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Olson, A Teacher scholarship program By request of: Governor LC1201 HB 495 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Olson, A Provide the transfer of revoked coal mine permits LC1275 HB 351 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Olson, A Tax incentive for unused commercial buildings LC1276 HB 272 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Olson, A Revise religious instruction released program time LC1668 Drafter: Heiman, L Delete restriction on grocery location of liquor store LC1669 Drafter: Campbell, B Revise standards for board of investments commercial loans -- Requester: Pattison, Jeff LC0476 HB 212 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Pattison, J Require bicyclists to ride against traffic when riding outside city limits LC0671 HB 644 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Pattison, J Reduce state fuel tax on ethanol and biodiesel -- replacement for tax revenue LC1468 Drafter: Petesch, G Eliminate per job limit on infrastructure loans LC1666 HB 529 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Pattison, J Revise overweight vehicle tolerance standards -- Requester: Pease, Gerald LC1538 SB 264 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Waterman, M Alcohol taxes used for treatment in for-profit facilities LC1655 SB 458 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Waterman, M Revise admission to state hospital -- Requester: Peterson, Art LC1164 HB 460 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Peterson, A Provide voluntary action level for radon gas in buildings LC1166 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Revise sanitation in subdivisions laws LC1521 HB 409 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Peterson, A Exempt local government health benefit plans from levy cap LC1551 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Eliminate requirement for subdivision compliance with growth policy -- Requester: Peterson, Ken LC1341 HB 275 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Peterson, K Revise local government powers requiring delegation LC1342 HB 276 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Peterson, K Revise laws governing municipal and justices' courts LC1519 HB 370 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Peterson, K Prohibit state employees from lobbying LC1549 HB 396 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Peterson, K Vehicle forfeiture for certain DUI's LC1566 HB 407 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Peterson, K Prohibit ancillary business by public utility -- Requester: Price, William LC0697 HB 68 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Price, W Authorize driver's license suspension for failure to comply with sentence LC1359 HB 230 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Price, W Revise boiler inspection requirements LC1360 Drafter: Kurtz, L Eliminate use on on-taxed fuel on public roads - special fuel users license LC1563 HB 489 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Price, W Cap discount amount for sale of infrastructure investment tax credits LC1605 HB 490 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Price, W Intermediary relending program -- Requester: Raser, Holly LC1283 Drafter: Niss, D Revise state sick leave pay out LC1284 HB 534 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Raser, H Senior citizen tax credit for prescription drugs LC1285 HB 297 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Raser, H Require payment of stipend to supervisors of student teachers LC1286 HB 553 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Raser, H Assisted reproduction and gestational agreements LC1520 HB 356 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Raser, H Eliminate petition to disapprove annexation -- require vote LC1646 Drafter: Martin, J Credit for job-related services for dependent with disabilities -- Requester: Revenue and Taxation Interim Committee, LC0032 SB 175 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Glaser, B Revise light vehicle registration fees & other motor vehicle laws By request of: Revenue And Taxation Interim Committee LC0034 SB 2 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Stonington, E Allow S corporation to prorate out-of-state income tax payments By request of: Revenue And Taxation Interim Committee LC0035 HB 18 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Somerville, R Allow temporary speed limit pending permanent speed limit By request of: Revenue And Taxation Interim Committee LC0048 HJ 2 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Somerville, R Revenue estimating resolution By request of: Revenue And Taxation Interim Committee LC0190 HB 23 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Erickson, R Generally revise local government debt limits and certain bonding provisions By request of: Revenue And Taxation Interim Committee LC0191 HB 24 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Erickson, R Revise debt limits of public schools By request of: Revenue And Taxation Interim Committee LC0234 SB 71 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Glaser, B Uniform distribution of motor vehicle revenue to district courts By request of: Revenue And Taxation Interim Committee LC0235 SB 72 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Glaser, B Uniform distribution of motor vehicle revenue to highway account By request of: Revenue And Taxation Interim Committee LC0236 SB 174 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Glaser, B Vehicle revenue distributed based on local mill levies By request of: Revenue And Taxation Interim Committee LC0237 SB 73 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Glaser, B Generally revise distribution of motor vehicle revenue By request of: Revenue And Taxation Interim Committee LC0380 HB 57 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Erickson, R Transfer $0.5 million from sec. 8 housing to afford. housing revolving account By request of: Revenue And Taxation Interim Committee -- Requester: Rice, Diane LC1475 HB 469 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Rice, D Include acquisition of real property within authority of rural fire district LC1649 HB 606 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Rice, D Legislative nullification of unconstitutional acts of Congress -- Requester: Ripley, Rick LC1214 HB 210 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Ripley, R Revise determination of irrigation district commissioner compensation LC1441 HB 268 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Ripley, R Increase school district bidding requirements to $25,000 LC1540 SB 474 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Grimes, D Revise laws on auto and auto glass repair LC1561 HB 471 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Peterson, K Prison industries factory-built modular home program -- Requester: Rome, Allen LC0808 HB 427 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Rome, A Clarify responsibility for education costs of youth placed in facility LC1459 HB 472 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Rome, A Peace officer retirement transfer from PERS to game wardens' retirement LC1631 HB 507 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Rome, A Revise junkyard display of vehicles along roadway -- Requester: Roush, Glenn LC0019 HB 348 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Shockley, J Revise liquor store laws -- percentage of liquor store commission LC0057 Drafter: Heiman, L Revise liquor store laws LC0085 SB 41 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Roush, G Require certification of public safety communications officers LC0086 Drafter: Campbell, B License to promote pay-per-view events and tax gross receipts LC0679 Drafter: Fox, S Implement multi-state licensing of RN's in Montana LC0680 SB 329 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Roush, G Authorize temporary licensure of Canadian and Out of State RN/LPN in Montana LC0681 SB 457 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Ryan, D Authorize use of impact aid for school bonding LC1499 HB 527 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Gillan, K Eliminate prohibition against project labor agreements -- Requester: Ryan, Don LC1199 SB 239 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Ryan, D Amend basic entitlement definition to increase the entitlement LC1345 SB 218 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Ryan, D Allow inactive tuition funds to be closed; transferred into misc. programs fund LC1346 SB 255 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Ryan, D Provide full ANB for schools offering full-time kindergarten LC1378 SB 517 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Ryan, D Create energy deregulation fund LC1593 HB 649 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Newman, B Revise education funding -- coal trust fund -- bonds LC1657 SB 384 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Ryan, D Create offense of negligent criminal trespass to private property -- Requester: Schmidt, Trudi LC0504 HB 84 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Schmidt, T Require communication carrier cooperation in enforcing telemarketing/fraud laws LC0505 HB 85 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Schmidt, T Remove anti-discrimination provision for vehicle insurance LC0506 Drafter: Lane, V Enhance DUI penalty LC0507 Drafter: MacMaster, J Revise crime of surreptitious observation LC0508 HB 86 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Schmidt, T Prohibit registration of planes owned by LLC's if not garaged in state LC0509 Drafter: Erickson, C Random sampling of vehicle registrations for insurance compliance LC0518 HB 223 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Schmidt, T Revise laws relating to service of process in child abuse & neglect proceedings LC0523 Drafter: Lane, V Revise wrongful discharge laws LC0585 Drafter: MacMaster, J Revise definition of runaway youth LC1068 Drafter: Fox, S Tobacco use prevention advisory council LC1184 HB 225 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Schmidt, T Dedicate coal severance tax funds for higher education LC1357 Drafter: MacMaster, J revise penalty for refusing breath test LC1470 HB 408 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Schmidt, T Clarify law on obstruction of county roads LC1635 HJ 31 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Schmidt, T Resolution on litter and alcohol use -- Requester: Schrumpf, Clarice LC1328 HB 433 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Schrumpf, C Reduced truck speeds in periods of low visibility LC1329 HB 434 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Schrumpf, C Sexual offender residency restrictions LC1330 HB 346 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Schrumpf, C Repeal egg retailers license -- Requester: Senate Rules Committee, LC1210 SR 1 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Thomas, F Senate rules By request of: (S) Rules Standing Committee -- Requester: Shea, Debbie LC0652 SB 212 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Shea, D Provide per diem allowance to certain legislative interns LC0841 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Urge nonprofit use of federal land for free for day LC0842 SB 368 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Shea, D Clarify law on mortgage filing - incorporation of other filings LC0843 SB 322 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Shea, D Natural resource worker education and retraining LC1016 HB 227 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Tropila, J Revise silicosis benefits LC1052 SB 211 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Shea, D Eliminate Commerce Department's duties on asbestos regulation LC1138 SB 277 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Shea, D Plumbing permit for homeowner installations LC1213 SB 394 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Shea, D Allow school districts to enter into agreements with job corps programs LC1438 SB 366 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Shea, D Tax credit for job creation LC1518 SB 402 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Shea, D Require certain contractors provide health insurance policy for employees LC1751 SJ 20 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Ellingson, J Study business closures and their impacts on workers -- Requester: Shockley, Jim LC0002 HB 90 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Shockley, J Maintain registry & establish procedures for design of fire extinguishing system LC1019 Drafter: MacMaster, J Repeal obsolete criminal laws LC1020 HB 390 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Shockley, J Immunity for injuring person committing a crime LC1047 HB 215 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Shockley, J Retain unimproved fishing access sites; eliminate resident user fees LC1070 HB 419 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Shockley, J Create fish and wildlife enforcement program in AG's office LC1076 HB 461 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Shockley, J Active duty military purchase of veteran's license plates LC1123 HB 570 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Shockley, J Clarify authority to bring action under water use act LC1124 HB 214 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Shockley, J Add district court judges in Ravalli and Cascade counties LC1125 HB 420 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Shockley, J Notification of rights in eminent domain action LC1126 HB 421 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Shockley, J Condemned property only used for purpose in final condemnation order LC1127 HB 552 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Sponsor: Shockley, J Remove cap on administrative charges for irrigation districts LC1350 Drafter: Sternberg, D Require compensation or mitigation for game damage LC1458 Drafter: MacMaster, J Attorney General's office to handle all appellate work for state LC1720 HB 603 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Shockley, J Revise agency notice of appeals to attorney general By request of: (H) Judiciary Standing Committee LC1740 HJ 39 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Shockley, J Interim study of criminal statutes -- Requester: Sliter, Paul LC0730 HB 537 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Sliter, P Clarify conversion from county farm mutual insurer to state farm mutual LC0731 HB 283 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Haines, D Window for transfer from PERS to sheriffs' retirement system LC0809 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Authorize telecommunications facilities in controlled access right- of-way LC0995 SB 228 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Ekegren, P Revise highway patrol retirement eligibility LC1564 HB 474 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Sliter, P Revise energy laws pertaining to large customers LC1565 Drafter: Bohyer, D Revise campaign finance laws LC1674 Drafter: Mitchell, L Revise oil and gas development laws LC1675 Drafter: Mitchell, L Clarify intent of MEPA LC1677 Drafter: Bohyer, D Governor's office of congressional affairs By request of: Governor LC1681 Drafter: Petesch, G Revise laws governing department of commerce -- Requester: Smith, Frank LC0468 HB 193 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Smith, F Increase student transportation rates LC0469 HB 80 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Smith, F Require local residential address for voter registration LC0644 Drafter: Martin, J Tribal member and military exemption from vehicle registration fee LC1061 Drafter: Kurtz, L Lewis and Clark centennial license plates LC1714 HB 643 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Juneau, C Tax exemption for wind-generated electricity on reservation - funding -- Requester: Somerville, Roger LC0453 HB 536 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Somerville, R Revise gifted and talented education laws LC0462 HB 377 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Somerville, R Revise qualified endowment tax credit -- 6-year extension LC0520 HB 141 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Somerville, R Revise mint oil laws LC1331 HB 512 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Somerville, R Criminalize driver's refusal to submit to chemical test LC1369 Drafter: McClure, E Provide for arbitration between law enforcement and employer LC1467 HB 329 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Somerville, R Clarify applicability of registration of sexual and violent offenders LC1627 HB 436 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Somerville, R Agency liquor stores -- days closed and grocery store location deleted LC1637 HB 339 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Somerville, R Arbitration for law enforcement LC1710 HB 620 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Devlin, R Exempt purple heart veterans from light vehicle registration fees By request of: (H) Transportation Standing Committee LC1718 HJ 36 Drafter: Kurtz, L Value error Study transport of nuclear waste through state By request of: (H) Transportation Standing Committee -- Requester: Sprague, Mike LC0593 SB 106 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Sprague, M Require certain commercial loan agreements to be written for LC1086 Drafter: Heiman, L Clarify alcohol distribution laws LC1087 SB 292 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Sprague, M Prohibit representation as licensed plumber LC1372 Drafter: Everts, T Program to expedite coal-fired electrical generation facilities LC1732 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Increase boat decal fee By request of: (S) Fish And Game Standing Committee LC1734 SB 492 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Sprague, M Increase boat identification number fee By request of: (S) Fish And Game Standing Committee -- Requester: Stapleton, Corey LC1295 SB 273 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Stapleton, C Montana graduate employment incentives LC1541 SB 401 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Stapleton, C Eliminate unisex insurance requirements -- Requester: State Administration, Public Retirement Systems, and Veterans' Affairs Interim Committee, LC0058 SB 90 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Ekegren, P Generally revise government purchasing laws By request of: State Administration, Public Retirement Systems, And Veterans' Affairs Interim C LC0197 HB 48 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Clark, E Appropriation to implement state contracting recommendations By request of: State Administration, Public Retirement Systems, And Veterans' Affairs Interim C LC0198 SB 51 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Hargrove, D Public employee qualified health care expense accounts By request of: State Administration, Public Retirement Systems, And Veterans' Affairs Interim C LC0199 HB 63 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Dell, T Disability benefits plan for defined contribution retirement plan By request of: State Administration, Public Retirement Systems, And Veterans' Affairs Interim C LC0200 SJ 5 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Roush, G Study veterans' issues By request of: State Administration, Public Retirement Systems, And Veterans' Affairs Interim C LC0201 SB 52 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Roush, G Release of unclaimed veteran's remains from funeral home By request of: State Administration, Public Retirement Systems, And Veterans' Affairs Interim C LC0202 HB 78 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Clark, E Clarify law on special & personalized military license plates for disabled vets By request of: State Administration, Public Retirement Systems, And Veterans' Affairs Interim C LC0203 SB 53 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Roush, G Disabled vet. vehicle reg. reduced fee for certain vehicles other than car By request of: State Administration, Public Retirement Systems, And Veterans' Affairs Interim C LC0204 SB 54 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Roush, G Revise hunting license for active duty military By request of: State Administration, Public Retirement Systems, And Veterans' Affairs Interim C -- Requester: Stonington, Emily LC0702 SB 141 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Stonington, E Employee access to personnel files LC0703 SB 168 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Stonington, E Increase junk vehicle fees By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0704 SB 208 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Stonington, E Revise careless driving law LC0705 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Revise road easements in subdivisions LC0759 Drafter: Martin, J Generally revise regulatory and tax structure of telecommunications industry LC0760 SJ 15 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Stonington, E Study competitive structure of telecommunications industry LC1223 SB 286 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Stonington, E Prepare headwaters state park for Lewis & Clark bicentennial LC1226 Drafter: Erickson, C Special county license plate for open space LC1301 Drafter: Niss, D Revise election laws LC1405 Drafter: Heiman, L Partnerships and S corps to withhold income taxes for nonresidents LC1506 SB 456 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Stonington, E Allow certain entities to operate tourist information centers at rest areas -- Requester: Story, Bob LC0778 HB 609 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Story, B Revise criteria for establishing productive values for agricultural land LC0779 HB 502 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Story, B Exempt certain equipment from axle weight limits LC1017 Drafter: Martin, J Revise property taxes LC1018 Drafter: Martin, J Clarify centrally assessed property LC1198 HJ 30 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Story, B Department of Transportation funding and planning resolution LC1616 SB 403 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Beck, T Revise telecommunications universal service fund LC1653 HB 528 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Story, B Clarify use of county road and bridge easements for access purposes LC1741 HB 642 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Story, B Revise distribution of oil and gas production taxes By request of: (H) Taxation Standing Committee -- Requester: Tash, Bill LC0767 SB 214 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Tash, B Revise name of western montana college LC1029 HB 240 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: McKenney, J Create trauma care fund -- vehicle fee increase LC1240 SB 301 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Tash, B Address recreational use of rivers and streams--fishing outfitter moratorium LC1429 SB 378 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Tash, B Revise CECRA to authorize collection of interest on past-due remedial action LC1512 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Exception for certain agricultural water use purposes LC1577 Drafter: Campbell, B Revise worker's compensation laws -- Requester: Taylor, Mike LC0028 Drafter: Martin, J Expand local government reimbursement program LC0077 SB 374 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Taylor, M Change rates on certain class four property -- recreational and inflated value LC0096 SB 326 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Taylor, M Revise laws governing weeds LC0231 Drafter: Higgins, G Revise laws governing prepaid funeral insurance LC0294 HB 650 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Mood, D Clearinghouse to consolidate all state loan programs LC0381 SJ 4 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Taylor, M Urge effective federal weed control and adequate funding LC0395 SB 406 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Taylor, M Majority vote needed to win election -- constitutional amendment LC0396 SB 199 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Taylor, M Use inmate labor for noxious weed management and other projects LC0397 SB 114 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Taylor, M Montana Fairness Act (revolving door restrictions on former officials) LC0398 SB 505 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Taylor, M Montana Energy Relief Act (encourage generating facilities) LC0400 SB 200 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Taylor, M Clarify status of weed districts & boards for liability purposes LC0433 SB 353 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Taylor, M Rural development through quality block management LC1296 SB 198 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Taylor, M Treasure state endowment set aside for business infrastructure LC1349 HB 236 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Himmelberger, D Fund special nonrecurring tourism related events -- lodging tax allocation LC1430 Drafter: Campbell, B Revise telephone cooperative competition laws LC1431 SB 520 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Bohlinger, J Regulate club boxing LC1432 Drafter: Petesch, G Develop energy policies LC1456 SB 432 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Taylor, M Clarify funding for aerospace transportation and technology LC1574 Drafter: Campbell, B Revise credit card interest laws -- Requester: Tester, Jon LC0009 SB 85 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Tester, J Revise jury pool to select from list of licensed drivers and ID holders LC0010 SB 63 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Tester, J Revise law on theft of rental of leased property LC0060 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Limit corporate agriculture LC0065 SB 259 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Tester, J Revise highway fencing requirements under certain circumstances - county park LC0169 Drafter: McClure, E Montana community heritage grant program LC0170 Drafter: Heiman, L Increase bed tax to fund history and heritage program - income tax credit LC0171 Drafter: Heiman, L Rental car tax to fund history and heritage preservation LC0393 SB 196 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Tester, J Require country of origin placarding on meat and produce LC0394 SJ 7 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Tester, J Study impacts of genetically modified crops on farm economy LC0419 HB 221 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Witt, J Revise statutory requirements for lease of museum of northern great plains LC0432 SB 117 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Tester, J Exempt all school district levies from mill limit LC0460 SB 148 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Tester, J Revise laws governing access to information LC0526 SB 363 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Tester, J Pilot program testing imported raw Ag. products for drugs and chemical residues LC0820 SB 238 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Tester, J Increase out-of-state waterfowl license fee LC0832 SB 120 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Tester, J Change fund type for deposit of surplus property receipts By request of: Legislative Audit Committee LC0870 SB 234 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Tester, J Revise laws governing directors and trustees for rural coops LC0984 SB 197 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Tester, J Protection for wild plant resources - wildcraft permission LC1272 SB 289 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Tester, J Allow transfer of certain firefighters between retirement systems LC1361 Drafter: Heiman, L Revise business equipment tax LC1362 Drafter: Bohyer, D Provide preference for government purchase of Montana food LC1363 SB 362 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Tester, J Prohibit threatened use of public position for benefit or advantage LC1412 SB 449 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Tester, J Establish environmental rehabilitation and response account LC1595 Drafter: Heiman, L Revise property taxes LC1625 HB 567 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Lindeen, M Equitable intercarrier compensation in telecommunications -- Requester: Thomas, Bill LC1031 Drafter: Niss, D Prohibit insurance discrimination for TMD LC1234 HB 238 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Thomas, B Victim notification before release of juvenile felon LC1235 HB 286 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Thomas, B Clarify victim's right to be present at proceedings LC1236 Drafter: Sternberg, D Use FWP funds for hunting impacts on county roads LC1237 HB 241 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Thomas, B Clarify law on instructions to voters LC1367 Drafter: McClure, E Medical service providers groups to accept certain health care providers LC1425 HR 2 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Witt, J Urge rejection of monument designation for breaks LC1571 HB 361 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Thomas, B Crime for public nudity -- Requester: Thomas, Fred LC0524 SB 323 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: McNutt, W Revise exclusive remedy for worker's compensation LC0594 Drafter: Niss, D Revise health service corporation laws LC0595 Drafter: Niss, D Reform of health service corporations LC0596 Drafter: Martin, J Revise greenbelt law LC0623 SB 468 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Thomas, F Extend appointing power of governor to deputy directors, division administrators LC0655 SB 335 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Thomas, F Generally revise telecommunications laws LC0682 Drafter: McClure, E Fee liens on workers' compensation LC0684 SB 515 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Taylor, M Establish a Montana power authority LC0791 Drafter: Niss, D Improve insurance information and privacy law LC0986 SB 421 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Thomas, F Revise motor vehicle franchise laws LC1420 SB 510 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Stapleton, C Encourage leasing of Crown Butte exchange property for coal mining LC1421 SB 493 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Thomas, F Revise laws on economic development by revising investments LC1422 HB 564 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Olson, A Revise universal service telecommunications laws LC1423 SB 504 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S Sales tax on goods for property tax relief, universities, and teacher pay LC1424 SB 494 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Cobb, J Revise retail telecommunications excise tax LC1542 Drafter: Heiman, L Modify title insurance premium tax LC1705 HB 554 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Sliter, P Increase certain nonresident hunting and fishing fees -- Requester: Toole, Ken LC0486 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Revise leasing of state lands LC0487 Drafter: Everts, T Fees for use of state water for hydroelectric production LC0488 SB 272 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Toole, K Revise universal system benefits charge LC0489 Drafter: Lane, V Revise fair housing laws LC0490 SB 250 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Toole, K Government condemnation authority for gas and electric facilities LC0491 HB 438 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Mangan, J Sexual orientation protection under human rights laws LC0492 SB 266 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Ellingson, J Revise wrongful discharge to include sexual orientation LC0493 Drafter: Martin, J Revise electric energy production tax for property tax relief LC0494 HB 245 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Gallik, D Livable wage for families act LC0495 SB 371 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Toole, K Revise definition of "facility" under major facility siting act LC0496 SB 249 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Toole, K Locate state agency office space downtown LC0498 Drafter: McClure, E Tuition waivers for children of state employees LC0543 Drafter: McClure, E Establish maximum wage for CEO's LC0544 SB 230 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Toole, K Minimum wage for employees if 15 or more employed by business LC0625 SB 471 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Toole, K Restrict use of public funds for energy projects LC0626 SB 502 Drafter: Maly, S Sponsor: Toole, K Create state power authority LC0627 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Revise absentee ballot laws LC0628 SB 270 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Toole, K Jurisdiction disclosure for real estate sales on reservations LC0629 Drafter: Martin, J Tax exemption for owner occupied residences LC0630 SB 503 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Toole, K Referendum allowing issuance of bonds to acquire generating facilities LC0631 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Statewide planning goals LC0632 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Develop model land use ordinances LC0633 SB 224 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Toole, K Real estate transfer tax to fund local planning efforts LC0634 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Uniform planning and zoning review criteria LC0696 Drafter: Petesch, G Local option realty transfer tax to fund planning activities LC0795 SB 276 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Toole, K Clarify PSC authority to allocate utility sale proceeds -- approval for transfer LC1439 Drafter: Sternberg, D Prohibit purchase of access to hunting or fishing activity LC1440 SB 271 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Toole, K Revise nursing practice laws LC1539 SB 369 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Glaser, B Third party inspections if architect and contractor are related -- Requester: Tramelli, Brett LC1303 HB 303 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Jayne, J Fund representation for indigent victims in domestic violence cases LC1503 SB 358 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: DePratu, B Public access to traffic accident reports to compile data -- Requester: Transition Advisory Committee on Electric Utility Industry Restructuring, LC0320 SB 56 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: McNutt, W Modify universal system benefit credits By request of: Transition Advisory Committee On Electric Utility Industry Restructuring LC0321 SB 57 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Johnson, R Extend universal system benefits charge By request of: Transition Advisory Committee On Electric Utility Industry Restructuring -- Requester: Tropila, Joe LC0844 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Revise law on employment of retired public employees LC0845 HJ 11 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Tropila, J Urge recognition of Little Shell tribe of Chippewa Indians LC0858 HB 248 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Tropila, J Create interim committee to study Montana tax structure LC1388 HB 491 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Tropila, J Increase benefit for municipal police officers retirement LC1396 HB 632 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Mood, D Address price for commercial users of electricity -- lifeline rates LC1403 Drafter: Sternberg, D Revise fishing guide license fees LC1530 SB 360 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Waterman, M Revise telecommunications access program LC1650 Drafter: Campbell, B Revise certain usury laws -- Requester: Vick, Steve LC0547 HB 1 Drafter: Menzies, L Sponsor: Vick, S Feed bill LC0735 HB 2 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Vick, S General appropriations act By request of: Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC0834 HB 119 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Vick, S Clarify hearings officer use by board of pardons and parole By request of: Legislative Audit Committee LC1048 HB 258 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Vick, S Eliminate the sunset provision to the shooting range development grants LC1049 Drafter: Higgins, G Change journey-apprentice ratio for electricians LC1050 Drafter: Martin, J Revise property taxes and local reimbursements LC1051 HB 476 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Vick, S Repeal numerical daytime speed limit LC1524 HB 593 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Vick, S Written authorization to withhold wages for political activity LC1573 HJ 10 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Vick, S Encourage continued snowmobile use in Yellowstone Park LC1715 HB 533 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Vick, S Allow legislature to restrict personal services funds By request of: (H) Joint Approp Subcommittee On Long Range Planning LC1747 HB 651 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Lewis, D Implement HB 2 by revising use of MTAP account By request of: (H) Appropriations Standing Committee -- Requester: Waddill, Butch LC1319 HJ 6 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Waddill, B Study impacts of genetically modified wheat LC1320 HB 327 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Waddill, B Guaranteeing access to property blocked by other property LC1321 HB 581 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Waddill, B Require determination of convenience and necessity for gambling license LC1364 HB 290 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Waddill, B Include coercion and surprise in definition of without consent for rape LC1486 HB 289 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Waddill, B Eliminate distance restrictions on organization of municipality LC1508 HB 404 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Wanzenried, D Allow vote on annexation of surrounded land LC1739 HJ 38 Drafter: Bohyer, D Sponsor: Waddill, B Urge support for Montana purple heart memorial -- Requester: Waitschies, Karl LC1706 SB 498 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Ryan, D Impose visitor's tax -- Requester: Walters, Allan LC1189 Drafter: MacMaster, J Prohibit public nudity LC1190 HB 262 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Walters, A Filter obscene internet material in schools LC1523 HB 385 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Walters, A Define resident for insurance purposes -- Requester: Wanzenried, David LC0566 HB 467 Drafter: Everts, T Sponsor: Wanzenried, D Remove termination of electric USB for low-income LC0570 Drafter: Mitchell, L Limit city-county septic tank regulation LC0571 HB 453 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Wanzenried, D Temporary moratorium on annexation LC0572 HB 270 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Wanzenried, D Tax credit for public school teacher purchase of school supplies LC0573 HB 168 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Wanzenried, D Reduce number of authorized state agencies - constitutional amendment LC0574 HB 170 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Wanzenried, D Eliminate constitutional status of department of agriculture LC0575 Drafter: McClure, E Require 6 year funding program for university system LC0576 HB 483 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Wanzenried, D Limit school expenditures for administration and extracurricular activities LC0577 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Study use of earmarked revenue to fund state programs LC0578 Drafter: Erickson, C Require Transportation Dept. to erect informational signs in Missoula Co. LC0607 HB 169 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Wanzenried, D Eliminate constitutional requirement for department of labor LC0608 HB 171 Drafter: Niss, D Sponsor: Wanzenried, D Reorganization commission to implement 12 executive branch agencies LC1036 HB 400 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Wanzenried, D License heating and air conditioning contractors LC1192 SB 321 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Mahlum, D Insurance freedom of choice -- physical therapists LC1257 HB 466 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Erickson, R Require transportation commission to be elected LC1258 HB 300 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Wanzenried, D Revise laws governing independent liability fund LC1280 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Study phase out of administratively attached agencies LC1419 HJ 23 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Wanzenried, D Urge support for developing a motor carrier safety program LC1457 HB 301 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Wanzenried, D State fund to use 40% of investment earnings LC1481 Drafter: Everts, T Repeal energy deregulation -- Requester: Waterman, Mignon LC0055 SB 283 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Waterman, M Revise citizen review board laws LC0059 SB 219 Drafter: Campbell, B Sponsor: Waterman, M Change ownership requirements for CPA firms LC0174 SB 8 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Waterman, M Agency may adopt rules to implement act if rules are not effective before act LC0244 Drafter: Martin, J Tax deduction for gifted art LC0361 SB 87 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Waterman, M Clarify role of clerks of justice courts and city courts LC0366 SB 466 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Waterman, M Revise mental health commitment laws LC0386 HB 500 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Wanzenried, D Revise certain provisions of little Davis-Bacon act LC0392 SB 93 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Halligan, M Revise negotiable instruments law to address lost, destroyed, or stolen checks LC0454 SB 284 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Beck, T Increase guaranteed annual benefit adjustment LC0455 SB 89 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Waterman, M Reduce waiting period for guaranteed annual benefit adjustment to 1 year LC0456 HB 296 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Schrumpf, C Fund post-adoption services, adoption disruption tracking, and adoption hotline LC0457 SB 88 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Waterman, M Continue Medicaid funding for youth leaving foster care until age 21 LC0635 SB 310 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Waterman, M Revise comprehensive health association laws LC0636 SB 210 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Waterman, M Revise retirement for county hospital and rest home employees LC1267 SB 209 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Waterman, M Clarify balancing test for release of information in state claims LC1297 SB 454 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Waterman, M Multiagency initiative for hi-cost SED children cases LC1311 SB 332 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Waterman, M Revise laws governing resource tests for public assistance programs LC1552 SB 420 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Waterman, M Standardized forms and educational materials to personal-care facilities LC1624 SB 473 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Waterman, M Revise Board of Visitors laws -- Requester: Wells, Jack LC0265 SB 139 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Wells, J Protect minors from obscenity over internet in libraries LC0266 Drafter: Erickson, C Authorize charter schools LC0267 SB 177 Drafter: Fox, S Sponsor: Wells, J Fundamental right of parents in upbringing of child LC0268 SB 227 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Wells, J Date extended for purchase of military service for less than full cost in PERS LC0269 SB 226 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Wells, J Modify statute on use of names for mailing list LC0387 SB 140 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Wells, J Allow parent access to child's library information LC0388 SB 241 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Sponsor: Wells, J Revise zoning district laws LC0389 SB 225 Drafter: Martin, J Sponsor: Wells, J Revising the determination of model year for light vehicles and heavy trucks LC0586 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Revise zoning district laws LC1046 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Clarify notice requirements for public meeting LC1482 Drafter: Heiman, L Tax credits for extracurricular fees and private school tuition organizations LC1579 SB 262 Drafter: Sternberg, D Sponsor: Wells, J Eliminate social security numbers on hunting and fishing applications -- Requester: Whitaker, James LC1326 HB 452 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Whitaker, J Deferred retirement option plan for municipal police LC1327 HB 382 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Whitaker, J Limit local government powers in area of landlord-tenant law LC1377 HB 602 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Whitaker, J Certain employers may participate in Firefighters' Unified Retirement System LC1509 HB 523 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Sponsor: Whitaker, J Monthly pension increase for retired volunteer firefighter LC1510 Drafter: Petesch, G Equipment loans for volunteer fire districts -- Requester: Witt, John LC0826 Drafter: Sternberg, D Revise FWP authority - Museum of northern Great Plains LC1291 HB 190 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Witt, J Revise matching fund requirement for treasure state regional water system LC1418 HB 462 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Witt, J Revise petroleum tank compensation eligibility LC1485 Drafter: Petesch, G Family farm and main street business protection -- Requester: Wolery, Merlin LC0775 HB 195 Drafter: Lane, V Sponsor: Wolery, M Revise transferable crime under youth court act -- dangerous drug LC1463 HB 412 Drafter: MacMaster, J Sponsor: Wolery, M Increase homestead exemption LC1619 HB 579 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Juneau, C Revise unemployment with respect to Tribes -- Requester: Younkin, Cindy LC0749 Drafter: Sternberg, D Revise military hunting license law LC0750 HB 340 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Sponsor: Younkin, C Revise requirements for subdivision regulations LC0751 Drafter: Campbell, B Revise law of distribution for insurer's in liquidation LC0752 HB 341 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Younkin, C Penalty for failure to comply with handicap parking laws LC0753 HB 418 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Sponsor: Younkin, C Revise herd district law LC0754 HB 256 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Younkin, C Revise reckless and careless driving laws LC0755 HB 308 Drafter: Heiman, L Sponsor: Younkin, C Reduce from 5 yrs to 3 yrs for transfer of liquor license between quota areas LC0827 HB 449 Drafter: Erickson, C Sponsor: Younkin, C High school honor scholarship program LC0924 Drafter: Campbell, B Revise electronic filing of construction liens LC0925 Drafter: Kurtz, L Modify local government contracting law on project splitting LC0926 HB 518 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Masolo, G Revise local government contracting laws LC1009 HB 508 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Sponsor: Younkin, C Revise zoning laws LC1010 HB 473 Drafter: Mitchell, L Sponsor: Younkin, C Revise MEPA - restrict conditions LC1011 Drafter: Kurtz, L Special license plates for service clubs LC1145 HB 497 Drafter: Higgins, G Sponsor: Price, W Revise apprentice to journeyman ratios for plumbers and electricians LC1146 HB 383 Drafter: Kurtz, L Sponsor: Younkin, C Revise clerk and recorders records functions LC1182 HB 257 Drafter: McClure, E Sponsor: Younkin, C Revise procedure for payment of county claims LC1308 SB 248 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Grimes, D Revise laws on information collected by health care review committees LC1309 HB 309 Drafter: Petesch, G Sponsor: Younkin, C Include ambulatory surgical centers in health care lien laws -- Requester: Zook, Tom LC1661 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Revise water law LC1662 Drafter: Fox, S DUI treatment facility in Department of Corrections