Report: LAW0305L Run Time: Jun. 04, 2001 at 03:09 PM 2001 MONTANA LEGISLATURE - (406)444-3064 57th Regular Session BILL DRAFT REQUEST BY SUBJECT REPORT - For All Subjects - Bill draft requests are assigned to one or more subject categories when the request is received by the Legislative Services Division. The assignment of subjects is obviously subjective. This report is mainly intended to serve as a guide to locating requests, and not as a full- fledged index. An index to introduced bills will also be available once the session begins. -- Subject: Abortion LC0073 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Grimes, D Provide that Art. II, sec. 10 (privacy) does not apply to abortion LC0104 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Law, Justice, and Indian Affairs Interim Committee Providing that a physician-assistant certified may perform previability abortion By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee LC0108 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Law, Justice, and Indian Affairs Interim Committee Establishing viability as an element of the offense of partial- birth abortion By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee LC1134 HB 547 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Davies, B Criminalize injury to fetus Sponsor: Davies, B LC1434 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Grimes, D Revise partial birth abortion laws LC1435 SB 416 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Grimes, D Reinstate parental notification laws for abortion upon a minor Sponsor: Grimes, D -- Subject: Administrative Rules; Revision or Repeal LC0473 HB 126 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Revise hearing process for certain environmental laws Sponsor: Younkin, C By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality -- Subject: Agriculture (see also: Livestock; Taxation-- Agriculture/Livestock) LC0039 SB 261 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Christiaens, C Legalize growing industrial hemp Sponsor: Christiaens, C LC0060 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Tester, J Limit corporate agriculture LC0096 SB 326 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Taylor, M Revise laws governing weeds Sponsor: Taylor, M LC0181 SB 9 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Christiaens, C Allow agricultural production of St. Johnswort LC0214 SB 81 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Legislative Council Transfer agricultural heritage program to DNRC Sponsor: Hargrove, D By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation Department Of Agriculture LC0218 HB 113 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Legislative Council Revise grazing district laws Sponsor: Devlin, R By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0249 SB 55 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Legislative Council Clarify bailment laws -- agricultural commodity dealers Sponsor: Cole, M By request of: Department Of Agriculture LC0250 SB 165 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Clarify growth through agriculture laws Sponsor: Cole, M By request of: Department Of Agriculture LC0251 SB 143 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Legislative Council Increase pesticide and groundwater fees Sponsor: Ekegren, P By request of: Department Of Agriculture LC0393 SB 196 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Tester, J Require country of origin placarding on meat and produce Sponsor: Tester, J LC0394 SJ 7 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Tester, J Study impacts of genetically modified crops on farm economy Sponsor: Tester, J LC0425 SB 115 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Holden, R Repeal termination of agricultural motor fuel refund process Sponsor: Holden, R LC0520 HB 141 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Somerville, R Revise mint oil laws Sponsor: Somerville, R LC0569 HB 211 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Erickson, R Moratorium on genetically modified wheat Sponsor: Waddill, B LC0584 HB 291 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Lindeen, M Agricultural experiment stations appropriation for facility improvements Sponsor: Lindeen, M LC0587 HB 541 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Lawson, B Revise laws on agricultural liens for spraying & dusting Sponsor: Wolery, M LC0588 HJ 13 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Lawson, B Encourage harmonization of US and Canadian pesticide registrations Sponsor: Wolery, M LC0590 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Lawson, B Revise fertilizer registration laws LC0591 HB 387 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Lawson, B Protection for crop research facilities Sponsor: Hedges, D LC0592 HB 531 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Lawson, B Revise licensing for fertilizer spreader equipment Sponsor: Waitschies, K LC0667 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Bookout-Reinicke, S Income tax credit for cost of herbicides used for noxious weeds LC0686 HB 335 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Gutsche, G Public notice for proposed concentrated animal feeding operations Sponsor: Gutsche, G LC0687 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Gutsche, G Regulation of liquid animal waste LC0720 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Lindeen, M Yellowstone agricultural economic development program LC0778 HB 609 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Story, B Revise criteria for establishing productive values for agricultural land Sponsor: Story, B LC0779 HB 502 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Story, B Exempt certain equipment from axle weight limits Sponsor: Story, B LC0829 SB 516 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Grosfield, L Revise taxation of certain rural lands Sponsor: Grosfield, L LC0867 SB 245 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Holden, R Montana farm and ranch risk management account Sponsor: Holden, R LC0871 SB 300 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Holden, R Allow executive order lifting weight limits on farm trucks Sponsor: Holden, R LC0883 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Kaufmann, C Require audit of weed control on school trust land LC0922 HB 415 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: DePratu, B Revise ethanol incentive program funding Sponsor: Somerville, R LC0984 SB 197 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Tester, J Protection for wild plant resources - wildcraft permission Sponsor: Tester, J LC1000 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Bales, K Tax credit for donation of conservation easement LC1099 HB 501 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Gallik, D Study on feasibility of establishing agric-business center in Montana Sponsor: Gallik, D LC1127 HB 552 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Shockley, J Remove cap on administrative charges for irrigation districts Sponsor: Shockley, J LC1149 SB 345 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Cobb, J Voluntary sharing of irrigation water rights Sponsor: Cobb, J LC1191 HB 628 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Nelson, L Require alternative dispute resolution for seed contract disputes Sponsor: Wolery, M LC1214 HB 210 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Ripley, R Revise determination of irrigation district commissioner compensation Sponsor: Ripley, R LC1304 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Lewis, D Divert noxious weed trust flow to special revenue account LC1319 HJ 6 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Waddill, B Study impacts of genetically modified wheat Sponsor: Waddill, B LC1362 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: Tester, J Provide preference for government purchase of Montana food LC1485 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Witt, J Family farm and main street business protection LC1488 HJ 33 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Gillan, K Urge assistance for sugar beet growers Sponsor: Gillan, K LC1492 HB 571 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Galvin-Halcro, K Restrict location of pesticide weed control facilities Sponsor: Galvin-Halcro, K LC1512 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Tash, B Exception for certain agricultural water use purposes LC1522 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: McCann, M FWP participation in weed control LC1534 SB 318 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Ekegren, P Eliminate truck speed limit for agricultural harvest Sponsor: Ekegren, P LC1548 HB 368 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Hedges, D Use research and commercialization trust for agricultural production grants Sponsor: Hedges, D LC1691 SR 6 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Hargrove, D Confirm director of agriculture Sponsor: Butcher, E By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1719 SJ 16 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Holden, R Support efforts for low cost energy for irrigation Sponsor: Holden, R By request of: (S) Agriculture, Livestock, And Irrigation Standing Committee LC1749 SJ 21 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: DePratu, B Interim study of taxation of nonagricultural land Sponsor: Grosfield, L By request of: (S) Taxation Standing Committee -- Subject: Alcohol and Drugs LC0019 HB 348 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Roush, G Revise liquor store laws -- percentage of liquor store commission Sponsor: Shockley, J LC0057 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Roush, G Revise liquor store laws LC0084 SB 59 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Nelson, L Revise special liquor permit law to include veteran & fraternal organizations Sponsor: Nelson, L LC0358 SB 48 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Legislative Council Clarify out-of-state direct shipment of alcoholic beverages to Montanans Sponsor: Sprague, M By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0372 SB 142 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Legislative Council Procedure when US becomes liquor license owner Sponsor: Sprague, M By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0506 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Schmidt, T Enhance DUI penalty LC0548 HB 81 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Andersen, J Student alcohol , tobacco, & drug testing for extra curricular activities Sponsor: Andersen, J LC0621 HB 67 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Harris, C Offense of child endangerment for DUI with minor in vehicle Sponsor: Harris, C LC0691 HB 191 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Legislative Council Revise minor in possession laws Sponsor: Gallus, S By request of: Attorney General LC0697 HB 68 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Price, W Authorize driver's license suspension for failure to comply with sentence Sponsor: Price, W LC0755 HB 308 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Younkin, C Reduce from 5 yrs to 3 yrs for transfer of liquor license between quota areas Sponsor: Younkin, C LC0887 HB 229 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Glaser, B Per se offense of driving under influence of drugs Sponsor: Peterson, K LC0895 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Keenan, B Revise alcohol and tobacco laws LC1024 HB 604 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Hurdle, J Mandate treatment for certain nonviolent offenders - addiction involved Sponsor: Hurdle, J LC1086 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Sprague, M Clarify alcohol distribution laws LC1188 HB 580 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Erickson, R Allowing local control of some aspects of gambling -- permits Sponsor: Erickson, R LC1194 HB 106 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Mangan, J Enhanced penalty for drug offense on child care premises Sponsor: Mangan, J LC1205 HB 183 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Juneau, C Licensure requirements for addiction counselors Sponsor: Juneau, C LC1245 HB 216 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Himmelberger, D Increase fines for minor purchasing alcohol or tobacco Sponsor: Himmelberger, D LC1249 HB 255 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Harris, C Conversion of beer license to all-beverages license -- allow multiple ownership Sponsor: Harris, C LC1251 SB 267 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Ekegren, P Revise laws governing minors in possession Sponsor: Ekegren, P LC1321 HB 581 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Waddill, B Require determination of convenience and necessity for gambling license Sponsor: Waddill, B LC1333 HB 596 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Bitney, R Private golf course beer and wine license Sponsor: Bitney, R LC1356 HB 399 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: McKenney, J Revise deposit of liquor license fees - time for publication of license notice Sponsor: Mckenney, J LC1357 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Schmidt, T revise penalty for refusing breath test LC1448 HB 263 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Jent, L Venue for contesting implied consent revocation Sponsor: Jent, L LC1460 HB 493 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Fritz, N Licensure and distribution by Montana wineries Sponsor: Fritz, N LC1476 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Harrington, D Clarify nonmonetary insurance benefit for chemical dependency treatment LC1479 SB 317 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Himmelberger, D Sliding scale taxes on beer produced by brewers Sponsor: Ellis, A LC1496 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Christiaens, C Revise DUI sentencing LC1497 SB 483 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Christiaens, C Revise 3rd DUI sentencing LC1538 SB 264 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Pease, G Alcohol taxes used for treatment in for-profit facilities Sponsor: Waterman, M LC1549 HB 396 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Peterson, K Vehicle forfeiture for certain DUI's Sponsor: Peterson, K LC1590 HB 578 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: McKenney, J Extend tax incentive for production of alcohol Sponsor: Callahan, T LC1627 HB 436 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Somerville, R Agency liquor stores -- days closed and grocery store location deleted Sponsor: Somerville, R LC1635 HJ 31 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Schmidt, T Resolution on litter and alcohol use Sponsor: Schmidt, T LC1662 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Zook, T DUI treatment facility in Department of Corrections LC1668 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Olson, A Delete restriction on grocery location of liquor store LC1673 SB 489 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Grosfield, L Revise 4th offense DUI sentencing to consider fiscal impacts Sponsor: Grosfield, L -- Subject: Appropriations (see also: State Finance) LC0004 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Bohlinger, J Prison industry prefabrication of low income housing LC0006 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Ellingson, J General fund appropriation to fund economic development programs By request of: State Administration, Public Retirement Systems, And Veterans' Affairs Interim C LC0025 HB 486 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Christiaens, C Revise and fund foster care services Sponsor: Jayne, J LC0038 HB 395 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Christiaens, C Establish dental hygiene program in university system Sponsor: Thomas, B LC0071 HB 357 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Miller, K Provide bonuses for MT horse breeders and promote horseracing in Montana Sponsor: Fuchs, D LC0090 HB 124 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Grosfield, L Revise local government funding (a.k.a. The Big Bill) Sponsor: Story, B By request of: Local Government Funding And Structure Committee LC0099 HB 595 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Doherty, S Montana Prescription Drug Fair Pricing Act Sponsor: Newman, B LC0117 HB 128 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Law, Justice, and Indian Affairs Interim Committee Authorize criminal statutes revision commission Sponsor: Shockley, J By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee LC0125 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Business and Labor Interim Committee Fund safety inspections By request of: Business And Labor Interim Committee LC0129 HB 31 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Legislative Council Increase per-ANB and basic entitlements for schools Sponsor: Juneau, C By request of: Office Of Public Instruction LC0131 HB 162 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Legislative Council Increase pupil transportation rate Sponsor: Jacobson, H By request of: Office Of Public Instruction LC0160 HB 92 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Environmental Quality Council Appropriate funds for land use planning grants Sponsor: Gillan, K By request of: Environmental Quality Council LC0169 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Tester, J Montana community heritage grant program LC0175 HB 607 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Ellingson, J Public campaign financing Sponsor: Facey, T LC0197 HB 48 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: State Administration, Public Retirement Systems, and Veterans' Affairs Interim Committee Appropriation to implement state contracting recommendations Sponsor: Clark, E By request of: State Administration, Public Retirement Systems, And Veterans' Affairs Interim C LC0258 HB 98 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Miller, K Revise chiropractic legal panel funding Sponsor: Lewis, D LC0270 HB 41 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Finance Committee Revise laws governing dedicated revenue and statutory appropriations Sponsor: Witt, J By request of: Legislative Finance Committee LC0276 HB 105 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Legislative Council Provide geographic data development fund Sponsor: Haines, D By request of: Department Of Administration Department Of Fish, Wildlife, And Parks Department Of Revenue State Library Commission LC0300 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Kitzenberg, S Interest buy down program for economic development projects LC0306 HB 12 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Revise building energy conservation project laws -- general obligation bonds Sponsor: Haines, D By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC0344 HB 144 Drafter: Maly, S Requester: Legislative Council Statewide legislative proceeding broadcasting Sponsor: Noennig, M By request of: Legislative Council LC0377 HB 43 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Treasure state endowment program emergency grants Sponsor: Holden, L By request of: Department Of Commerce Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC0382 HB 163 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Legislative Council Revise schedule for school transportation reimbursement Sponsor: Jacobson, H By request of: Office Of Public Instruction LC0427 HB 49 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Legislative Council Revise micro business development laws - appropriate coal tax Sponsor: Mckenney, J By request of: Department Of Commerce Governor LC0429 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Legislative Council Appropriate drug rebate money to Medicaid program and to mental health services By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0443 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Legislative Council Study committee for design-build/warranty contracting for roads and bridges By request of: Department Of Transportation LC0451 HB 96 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Hurdle, J Allocate tobacco settlement funds to Children's Health Care Initiative Sponsor: Hurdle, J LC0453 HB 536 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Somerville, R Revise gifted and talented education laws Sponsor: Somerville, R LC0456 HB 296 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Waterman, M Fund post-adoption services, adoption disruption tracking, and adoption hotline Sponsor: Schrumpf, C LC0458 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Lewis, D Appropriate coal tax permanent fund for local road, water, sewer projects LC0501 HB 445 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Gallik, D Create rebate for high cost of electricity-increase wholesale energy trans tax Sponsor: Gallik, D LC0521 HB 312 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Christiaens, C Fund planning for expansion of GF college of technology Sponsor: Golie, G LC0535 HB 206 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Harris, C Bonus payment for teachers who earn doctorate Sponsor: Harris, C LC0547 HB 1 Drafter: Menzies, L Requester: Vick, S Feed bill Sponsor: Vick, S LC0567 HB 641 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Ellingson, J Plant closure impacts Sponsor: Lindeen, M LC0568 HB 188 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Clark, E Transfer portion of video gaming revenue to horse racing Sponsor: Clark, E LC0578 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Wanzenried, D Require Transportation Dept. to erect informational signs in Missoula Co. LC0582 HB 247 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Lewis, D Phase-in reduction of fees in lieu of tax for heavy trucks Sponsor: Lewis, D LC0584 HB 291 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Lindeen, M Agricultural experiment stations appropriation for facility improvements Sponsor: Lindeen, M LC0656 HB 10 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Appropriate oil overcharge payments Sponsor: Kasten, D By request of: Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC0657 HB 17 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Supplemental appropriation for DNRC fire costs Sponsor: Haines, D By request of: Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC0708 HB 3 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Supplemental appropriations Sponsor: Fisher, S By request of: Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC0709 HB 11 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Fund treasure state endowment projects Sponsor: Kasten, D By request of: Department Of Commerce Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC0719 HB 634 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Lindeen, M Appropriate money for fish ladder at Cartersville diversion Sponsor: Lindeen, M LC0722 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Elliott, J Increase probation and parole officers LC0733 HB 435 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Lawson, B Loans for teachers to purchase housing in school district Sponsor: Lawson, B LC0735 HB 2 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Vick, S General appropriations act Sponsor: Vick, S By request of: Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC0736 HB 6 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Renewable resource grant and loan appropriations Sponsor: Mccann, M By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC0737 HB 7 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Reclamation and development grant appropriations Sponsor: Mccann, M By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC0738 HB 9 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Cultural and aesthetic grant appropriations Sponsor: Kasten, D By request of: Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC0748 HB 237 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Carney, E Voluntary home care registry Sponsor: Carney, E LC0789 HB 318 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Facey, T Matching funds to assist injured law enforcement officers, public safety workers Sponsor: Facey, T LC0817 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Kitzenberg, S State purchase of Zortman mine LC0825 HB 288 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Juneau, C Statutory appropriation for nonbeneficiary students in tribal colleges Sponsor: Bixby, N LC0827 HB 449 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Younkin, C High school honor scholarship program Sponsor: Younkin, C LC0848 HB 8 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Renewable resource bonds and loans -- coal tax bonds Sponsor: Mccann, M By request of: Office Of Budget And Program Planning Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0853 HB 456 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Gutsche, G Breast and cervical treatment act Sponsor: Gutsche, G LC0858 HB 248 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Tropila, J Create interim committee to study Montana tax structure LC0859 HB 629 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Eggers, B Statewide program of computer education Sponsor: Eggers, B LC0868 HB 186 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Holden, R Fund predator control Sponsor: Holden, L LC0872 HB 226 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Holden, R Allocate portion of federal mineral royalty funds to counties Sponsor: Bales, K LC0922 HB 415 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: DePratu, B Revise ethanol incentive program funding Sponsor: Somerville, R LC0931 HB 633 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Forrester, G Eliminate business equipment tax -block grant reimbursement to local government Sponsor: Forrester, G LC0951 HB 618 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Balyeat, J Use tobacco settlement funds for income tax credits for health insurance Sponsor: Balyeat, J LC0960 HB 624 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Grimes, D Create and fund career and technical education grant program Sponsor: Masolo, G LC0996 HB 575 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Buzzas, R Funds to develop high-wage, high-skill training for disadvantaged Sponsor: Buzzas, R LC0997 HB 509 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Buzzas, R Fund remodeling of heritage center at Fort Missoula Sponsor: Buzzas, R LC1012 HB 544 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Lawson, B Uninsured motorist identification data base Sponsor: Somerville, R LC1016 HB 227 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Shea, D Revise silicosis benefits Sponsor: Tropila, J LC1024 HB 604 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Hurdle, J Mandate treatment for certain nonviolent offenders - addiction involved Sponsor: Hurdle, J LC1027 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Jacobson, H Revise allocation of funds from certain environmentally related taxes LC1028 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Jacobson, H Appropriate fund to DEQ to purchase federal debt obligation securities LC1029 HB 240 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Tash, B Create trauma care fund -- vehicle fee increase Sponsor: Mckenney, J LC1038 HB 307 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Gallus, S Fund agile virtual enterprise technology Sponsor: Gallus, S LC1043 HB 485 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Lindeen, M Revise coal board funding Sponsor: Lindeen, M LC1044 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Lindeen, M Temporary funding for federal COPS program LC1094 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Gallik, D Fund replacement of roof on governor's residence LC1099 HB 501 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Gallik, D Study on feasibility of establishing agric-business center in Montana Sponsor: Gallik, D LC1104 HB 444 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Legislative Council Reauthorize natural resource damage program Sponsor: Somerville, R By request of: Attorney General Governor LC1173 HB 217 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Buzzas, R Authorize application for WIC purchase at farmers' market Sponsor: Buzzas, R LC1176 HB 630 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Buzzas, R Establish Child and Youth Development Grant Program Sponsor: Buzzas, R LC1184 HB 225 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Schmidt, T Dedicate coal severance tax funds for higher education Sponsor: Schmidt, T LC1191 HB 628 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Nelson, L Require alternative dispute resolution for seed contract disputes Sponsor: Wolery, M LC1206 HB 5 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Appropriate money for capital projects Sponsor: Mccann, M By request of: Governor LC1216 HB 13 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council State pay plan Sponsor: Lewis, D By request of: Department Of Administration Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC1217 HB 14 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Long-range building general obligation bonds Sponsor: Mccann, M By request of: Governor LC1221 HB 16 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Increase accomodations tax for heritage tourism projects Sponsor: Somerville, R By request of: Governor Montana Historical Society LC1224 HB 503 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Bohlinger, J State contribution for insurance for HIV victims LC1225 HB 626 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: McCann, M State - Fort Belknap water compact Sponsor: Mccann, M LC1227 HB 519 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: McKenney, J Revise eligibility for video gambling machine tax credit Sponsor: Forrester, G LC1229 HB 4 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Appropriations otherwise made by budget amendment Sponsor: Witt, J By request of: Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC1233 HB 414 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Christiaens, C Use TANF funding for low and moderate housing thru board of housing Sponsor: Clark, E LC1243 HB 15 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council General obligation bonds for information technology projects Sponsor: Mccann, M By request of: Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC1281 HB 244 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Erickson, R Endowed research professorships for university system Sponsor: Erickson, R LC1285 HB 297 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Raser, H Require payment of stipend to supervisors of student teachers Sponsor: Raser, H LC1349 HB 236 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Taylor, M Fund special nonrecurring tourism related events -- lodging tax allocation Sponsor: Himmelberger, D LC1395 HB 269 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Carney, E FTE for asbestos community liaison Sponsor: Carney, E LC1417 HB 556 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Esp, J Livestock damage indemnification and compensation program -- predation Sponsor: Esp, J LC1447 HB 516 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Jent, L Appropriate funds for game warden trainee program at MSU and UM Sponsor: Jent, L LC1455 HB 565 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Erickson, R State contribution for university participation in TRS Sponsor: Erickson, R LC1465 HB 625 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Musgrove, J Interim study of school funding Sponsor: Musgrove, J LC1491 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Matthews, G Create gambling treatment fund LC1494 HB 468 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Galvin-Halcro, K Newborn hearing screening, tracking, & intervention Sponsor: Galvin-Halcro, K LC1511 HB 562 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Forrester, G Transfer general fund to TSE account for Lockwood water and sewer Sponsor: Forrester, G LC1526 HB 524 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Keane, J Increase fee to fund removal of abandoned vehicles Sponsor: Keane, J LC1529 HB 447 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Lewis, D Funding for planning and design of Marysville road reconstruction Sponsor: Lewis, D LC1532 HB 347 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Holden, L Appropriate funds for Conrad water system Sponsor: Holden, L LC1537 HB 627 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: Juneau, C Establish prerelease center on reservation Sponsor: Juneau, C LC1558 HB 637 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Kaufmann, C Office of restorative justice Sponsor: Kaufmann, C LC1561 HB 471 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Ripley, R Prison industries factory-built modular home program Sponsor: Peterson, K LC1564 HB 474 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Sliter, P Revise energy laws pertaining to large customers Sponsor: Sliter, P LC1585 HB 494 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: Mangan, J Matching funds for child care development Sponsor: Mangan, J LC1587 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Carney, E Distance elimination technologies program development LC1593 HB 649 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Ryan, D Revise education funding -- coal trust fund -- bonds Sponsor: Newman, B LC1608 HB 364 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Adams, D Constitutional defense fund -- state-federal issues Sponsor: Curtiss, A LC1636 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: Brown, D Pilot program for providing assistance to at-risk youth and families LC1642 HB 638 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Gillan, K Develop state electrical energy policy and plan Sponsor: Gillan, K LC1672 HB 616 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: Noennig, M Study tax laws Sponsor: Mcgee, D LC1717 HB 577 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: McCann, M Funding for information technology systems for Department of Justice Sponsor: Mccann, M By request of: (H) Joint Approp Subcommittee On Long Range Planning -- Subject: Appropriations, Coal Tax Fund Principal LC1104 HB 444 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Legislative Council Reauthorize natural resource damage program Sponsor: Somerville, R By request of: Attorney General Governor LC1264 HB 277 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Masolo, G Divert coal taxes to fund education Sponsor: Masolo, G -- Subject: Arts and Antiquities LC0169 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Tester, J Montana community heritage grant program LC0170 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Tester, J Increase bed tax to fund history and heritage program - income tax credit LC0171 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Tester, J Rental car tax to fund history and heritage preservation LC0206 SB 80 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Grosfield, L Revise heritage preservation commission laws Sponsor: Mahlum, D LC0244 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Waterman, M Tax deduction for gifted art LC0419 HB 221 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Tester, J Revise statutory requirements for lease of museum of northern great plains Sponsor: Witt, J LC0532 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Grosfield, L Coal trust for Montana heritage preservation LC0578 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Wanzenried, D Require Transportation Dept. to erect informational signs in Missoula Co. LC0738 HB 9 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Cultural and aesthetic grant appropriations Sponsor: Kasten, D By request of: Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC0826 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Witt, J Revise FWP authority - Museum of northern Great Plains LC0850 SB 439 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Grosfield, L Revise lodging facility use tax - rental car tax Sponsor: Grosfield, L LC0997 HB 509 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Buzzas, R Fund remodeling of heritage center at Fort Missoula Sponsor: Buzzas, R LC1089 SB 246 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Mahlum, D Trust fund to fund heritage preservation and development Sponsor: Mahlum, D LC1221 HB 16 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Increase accomodations tax for heritage tourism projects Sponsor: Somerville, R By request of: Governor Montana Historical Society LC1349 HB 236 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Taylor, M Fund special nonrecurring tourism related events -- lodging tax allocation Sponsor: Himmelberger, D LC1370 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Lindeen, M Provide matching funds for Pompey's Pillar interpretive center LC1425 HR 2 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Thomas, B Urge rejection of monument designation for breaks Sponsor: Witt, J LC1452 HJ 18 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: Lewis, D Urge Congressional support for Lewis & Clark bicentennial Sponsor: Lewis, D -- Subject: Ballot Issues (see also: Elections) LC0519 SB 101 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Kitzenberg, S Referendum for statewide teacher salary schedule Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S LC0573 HB 168 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Wanzenried, D Reduce number of authorized state agencies - constitutional amendment Sponsor: Wanzenried, D LC0574 HB 170 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Wanzenried, D Eliminate constitutional status of department of agriculture Sponsor: Wanzenried, D LC0575 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Wanzenried, D Require 6 year funding program for university system LC0811 SB 472 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Grosfield, L Revise laws governing ballot issues Sponsor: Grosfield, L LC0812 SB 396 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Grosfield, L Increase voter participation in constitutional initiative process Sponsor: Grosfield, L LC0813 SB 397 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Grosfield, L Increase voter participation in statutory initiative process Sponsor: Grosfield, L LC0814 SB 395 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Grosfield, L Increase voter participation in referendum process - constitutional amendment Sponsor: Grosfield, L LC0856 SB 453 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Hargrove, D Constitutional referendum to revise initiative process Sponsor: Hargrove, D LC1260 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Keenan, B Refer tobacco product tax increase to voters LC1261 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Keenan, B Refer additional 6 mills for university system to voters LC1332 HB 484 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Hurdle, J Referendum on tobacco funds allocation Sponsor: Hurdle, J -- Subject: Bond Issues, Public LC0007 SB 121 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Business and Labor Interim Committee Require registration and bond for postsecondary schools Sponsor: Shea, D By request of: Business And Labor Interim Committee LC0190 HB 23 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Revenue and Taxation Interim Committee Generally revise local government debt limits and certain bonding provisions Sponsor: Erickson, R By request of: Revenue And Taxation Interim Committee LC0191 HB 24 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Revenue and Taxation Interim Committee Revise debt limits of public schools Sponsor: Erickson, R By request of: Revenue And Taxation Interim Committee LC0275 HB 34 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Legislative Council Extend bond validating act Sponsor: Gallik, D By request of: Department Of Administration LC0277 SB 61 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Legislative Council Revise volume cap bond law Sponsor: Johnson, R By request of: Department Of Administration LC0404 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Halligan, M Electronic bidding on municipal bond sales LC0452 SB 181 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Cobb, J Include nonprofit family support services as industrial development projects Sponsor: Cobb, J LC0625 SB 471 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Toole, K Restrict use of public funds for energy projects Sponsor: Toole, K LC0665 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Gillan, K Clarify local government general obligation bond authority LC0681 SB 457 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Roush, G Authorize use of impact aid for school bonding Sponsor: Ryan, D LC0773 HB 320 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Laible, R Clarify written undertaking requirements for civil action against land board Sponsor: Laible, R LC0848 HB 8 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Renewable resource bonds and loans -- coal tax bonds Sponsor: Mccann, M By request of: Office Of Budget And Program Planning Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0985 SB 484 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Beck, T hard rock mining reclamation debt service fund Sponsor: Beck, T LC1085 HB 305 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Clark, P Alternative livestock ranch bonding requirement for license renewal Sponsor: Gutsche, G LC1157 HB 479 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Gallus, S Variable rates on spec. improvement & rural spec. improvement district bonds Sponsor: Gallus, S LC1217 HB 14 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Long-range building general obligation bonds Sponsor: Mccann, M By request of: Governor LC1226 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Stonington, E Special county license plate for open space LC1243 HB 15 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council General obligation bonds for information technology projects Sponsor: Mccann, M By request of: Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC1456 SB 432 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Taylor, M Clarify funding for aerospace transportation and technology infrastructure Sponsor: Taylor, M LC1546 SB 400 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Jergeson, G Authorize local government revenue bonds -- gas tax revenue Sponsor: Jergeson, G LC1547 SB 427 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Johnson, R Limited county general obligation bonds for roads and highways Sponsor: Johnson, R -- Subject: Buildings and Building Regulations LC0050 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Grosfield, L Revise construction industry electrical laws LC0075 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Bohlinger, J Commerce Dept. to adopt rules facilitating rehab of buildings LC0092 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Miller, K Privatize building code function LC0133 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Legislative Council Increasing school facility entitlements to account for inflation By request of: Office Of Public Instruction LC0241 SB 34 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Legislative Council Revise health facility authority law Sponsor: Johnson, R By request of: Department Of Commerce LC0243 HB 145 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Legislative Council Revise state building code Sponsor: Dale, R By request of: Department Of Commerce LC0281 SB 50 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Legislative Council Smoke free state buildings Sponsor: Waterman, M By request of: Department Of Administration LC0306 HB 12 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Revise building energy conservation project laws -- general obligation bonds Sponsor: Haines, D By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC0407 HB 298 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Halligan, M Allow local government adoption of state building codes by administrative action Sponsor: Facey, T LC0437 SB 178 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Legislative Council Repeal certificate of need for health care facilities laws if program not funded Sponsor: Tash, B By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0496 SB 249 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Toole, K Locate state agency office space downtown Sponsor: Toole, K LC0553 HB 457 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Haines, D Building code enforcement in extended jurisdictional area--mail ballot election Sponsor: Haines, D LC0792 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Matthews, G Increase scope of building codes educational program LC1004 HB 384 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Facey, T Survey use of school buildings Sponsor: Facey, T LC1052 SB 211 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Shea, D Eliminate Commerce Department's duties on asbestos regulation Sponsor: Shea, D LC1094 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Gallik, D Fund replacement of roof on governor's residence LC1138 SB 277 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Shea, D Plumbing permit for homeowner installations Sponsor: Shea, D LC1206 HB 5 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Appropriate money for capital projects Sponsor: Mccann, M By request of: Governor LC1217 HB 14 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Long-range building general obligation bonds Sponsor: Mccann, M By request of: Governor LC1339 SJ 12 Drafter: Menzies, L Requester: Beck, T Authorize permanent placement of busts, statues, memorials in Capitol Sponsor: Beck, T LC1514 HB 437 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Jacobson, H Require inspections of elevators and other devices for building code compliance Sponsor: Jacobson, H LC1539 SB 369 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Toole, K Third party inspections if architect and contractor are related Sponsor: Glaser, B LC1560 SB 383 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Cocchiarella, V Revise wiring requirements for commercial buildings Sponsor: Glaser, B LC1724 SJ 17 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Keenan, B Dictate disposition of Xanthopoulos building Sponsor: Keenan, B By request of: (H) Joint Approp Subcommittee On Health & Human Services LC1729 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: McCann, M Revise state deferred maintenance program By request of: (H) Joint Approp Subcommittee On Long Range Planning -- Subject: Cigarettes and Tobacco LC0015 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Doherty, S Constitutional trust fund for tobacco settlement funds LC0466 HB 58 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Erickson, R Increase tax on cigarettes and tobacco products for education funding Sponsor: Erickson, R LC0479 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Berry, D Increase tobacco tax By request of: Governor LC0666 HB 482 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Gillan, K Use tobacco settlement interest & income for participation in cancer drug trials Sponsor: Gillan, K LC0672 HB 205 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Harris, C Dollars for education -- car rental, realty transfer, bed, and tobacco taxes Sponsor: Harris, C LC0780 SB 119 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Berry, D Increase cigarette tax and revise distribution for education -- referendum Sponsor: Berry, D By request of: Governor Department Of Revenue LC0786 SB 341 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Berry, D Revise sale of tobacco products LC0787 SB 481 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Berry, D Enhance local government authority to regulate youth access to tobacco Sponsor: Berry, D LC0895 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Keenan, B Revise alcohol and tobacco laws LC0951 HB 618 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Balyeat, J Use tobacco settlement funds for income tax credits for health insurance Sponsor: Balyeat, J LC1068 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Schmidt, T Tobacco use prevention advisory council LC1105 HB 369 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Legislative Council Maintain minimum cigarette pack size in tobacco settlement Sponsor: Laslovich, J By request of: Attorney General LC1106 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Legislative Council Restrict tobacco sales in proximity to schools By request of: Attorney General LC1245 HB 216 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Himmelberger, D Increase fines for minor purchasing alcohol or tobacco Sponsor: Himmelberger, D LC1251 SB 267 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Ekegren, P Revise laws governing minors in possession Sponsor: Ekegren, P LC1252 HJ 12 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Harris, C Urge dedication of all tobacco settlement proceeds to trust fund Sponsor: Harris, C LC1260 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Keenan, B Refer tobacco product tax increase to voters LC1332 HB 484 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Hurdle, J Referendum on tobacco funds allocation Sponsor: Hurdle, J LC1382 SB 336 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Berry, D Tobacco trust interest for health care center Sponsor: Berry, D LC1410 HB 549 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Gutsche, G Increase awareness of links to breast cancer; grants Sponsor: Gutsche, G LC1629 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Halligan, M Tobacco use prevention program accountability -- Subject: Cities and Towns (see also: Local Government) LC0409 HB 450 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Lawson, B Clarify transfer or sale of Whitefish and Bozeman armories Sponsor: Lawson, B LC0496 SB 249 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Toole, K Locate state agency office space downtown Sponsor: Toole, K LC0716 SB 278 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Berry, D Remove city's authority to ban competition from private garbage providers Sponsor: Berry, D LC0927 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Mahlum, D Revise restriction on incorporation of city or town LC1129 HB 439 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Jacobson, H Revise appointment process for housing authority commissioners Sponsor: Jacobson, H LC1486 HB 289 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Waddill, B Eliminate distance restrictions on organization of municipality Sponsor: Waddill, B LC1508 HB 404 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Waddill, B Allow vote on annexation of surrounded land Sponsor: Wanzenried, D LC1520 HB 356 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Raser, H Eliminate petition to disapprove annexation -- require vote Sponsor: Raser, H LC1617 SB 359 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Halligan, M Allow city or town to create annexation district outside the city or town Sponsor: Halligan, M LC1663 HJ 24 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Musgrove, J Study annexation laws Sponsor: Wanzenried, D -- Subject: City Finance (see also: Local Finance) LC0090 HB 124 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Grosfield, L Revise local government funding (a.k.a. The Big Bill) Sponsor: Story, B By request of: Local Government Funding And Structure Committee LC0403 SB 154 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Halligan, M Local vendor preference for municipal contracts Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V LC0404 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Halligan, M Electronic bidding on municipal bond sales LC0715 SB 216 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Berry, D Full cost accounting for municipal solid waste programs Sponsor: Berry, D LC0926 HB 518 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Younkin, C Revise local government contracting laws Sponsor: Masolo, G LC1241 HB 371 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Lee, M Include sidewalk improvement in street maintenance district Sponsor: Lee, M LC1326 HB 452 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Whitaker, J Deferred retirement option plan for municipal police Sponsor: Whitaker, J LC1388 HB 491 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Tropila, J Increase benefit for municipal police officers retirement Sponsor: Tropila, J -- Subject: Civil Procedure LC0055 SB 283 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Waterman, M Revise citizen review board laws Sponsor: Waterman, M LC0062 SB 26 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Holden, R Limit noneconomic damages of uninsured motorists & prohibit recovery by felon Sponsor: Holden, R LC0083 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Halligan, M District Court mediation process - abuse and neglect cases LC0109 SB 20 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Law, Justice, and Indian Affairs Interim Committee Codify family law exception to contempt appeals Sponsor: Halligan, M By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee LC0113 SB 12 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Nelson, L Provide protection for good faith reporting of fraudulent activity Sponsor: Nelson, L LC0115 SB 170 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Law, Justice, and Indian Affairs Interim Committee Revise child abuse and neglect laws Sponsor: Halligan, M By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee LC0210 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Legislative Council Revise attorney fee computation under eminent domain By request of: Department Of Transportation LC0223 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Legislative Council Civil penalties for motor fuel violations By request of: Department Of Transportation LC0252 SB 32 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Legislative Council Authorize safety recommendation to employer for safety culture act violations Sponsor: Shea, D By request of: Department Of Labor And Industry LC0262 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Legislative Council Parental contributions to youth's support By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0291 SB 38 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Legislative Council Revise medical support reform act Sponsor: Grimes, D By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0292 SB 28 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Legislative Council Revise process for modification of child support orders Sponsor: Halligan, M By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0297 SB 132 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Halligan, M Abandoned baby legislation Sponsor: Halligan, M LC0328 HB 131 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Legislative Council Stop and inspection authority for diesel fuel violations Sponsor: Somerville, R By request of: Department Of Transportation LC0331 SB 58 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Legislative Council Imposing civil penalty and revising criminal penalty for motor fuel violations Sponsor: Halligan, M By request of: Department Of Transportation LC0353 SB 83 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Legislative Council Modify procedures to assess administrative penalties by DEQ Sponsor: Mccarthy, B By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0354 SB 46 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Legislative Council Notice of levy efficacious as writ of execution Sponsor: Bishop, A By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0355 SB 47 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Legislative Council Use of warrant for distraint for debt collection Sponsor: Bishop, A By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0356 SB 69 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Legislative Council Revise warrant for distraint laws Sponsor: Bishop, A By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0366 SB 466 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Waterman, M Revise mental health commitment laws Sponsor: Waterman, M LC0371 SB 84 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Legislative Council Revise administrative penalties for environmental law violations Sponsor: Mccarthy, B By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0473 HB 126 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Revise hearing process for certain environmental laws Sponsor: Younkin, C By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0514 SB 107 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Legislative Finance Committee Allow teleconferencing in mental health proceedings Sponsor: Franklin, E By request of: Legislative Finance Committee LC0518 HB 223 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Schmidt, T Revise laws relating to service of process in child abuse & neglect proceedings LC0523 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Schmidt, T Revise wrongful discharge laws LC0524 SB 323 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Thomas, F Revise exclusive remedy for worker's compensation Sponsor: Mcnutt, W LC0528 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: DePratu, B Require agencies to have Dept. of Revenue collect debts LC0536 HB 209 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Harris, C Revise remedial action upon release of hazardous substance laws Sponsor: Harris, C LC0541 HB 208 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Harris, C Revise contempt of court laws Sponsor: Harris, C LC0622 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Lawson, B Continuing levy for garnishment of wages upon judgment and execution LC0660 HB 155 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Noennig, M Revise laws on financing of and payment for real property purchases Sponsor: Noennig, M LC0727 SB 487 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Halligan, M Child hearsay exception in criminal cases involving child witnesses or victims Sponsor: Halligan, M LC0765 SB 324 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Harrington, D Require claims against chemical dependency facilities to legal panel Sponsor: Harrington, D LC0773 HB 320 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Laible, R Clarify written undertaking requirements for civil action against land board Sponsor: Laible, R LC0781 SB 342 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Berry, D Allow property manager to bring landlord-tenant action Sponsor: Berry, D LC0784 SB 337 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Berry, D Revise small claims court jurisdiction for landlord tenant actions Sponsor: Berry, D LC0828 HB 560 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Noennig, M Revise law on offer of settlement Sponsor: Noennig, M LC0874 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Holden, R Revise time limit for serving summons LC0875 SB 282 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Crismore, W Create special court to handle asbestos cases Sponsor: Crismore, W LC0911 SB 488 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Ellingson, J Fine for insurer or health care provider releasing patient information Sponsor: Ellingson, J LC0988 SB 382 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Grosfield, L Allow mental commitment hearings on same day as initial appearance Sponsor: Grosfield, L LC0992 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Grosfield, L Revise declaratory judgments act LC1059 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Dale, R Civil shoplifting penalty LC1075 HB 203 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Davies, B Limit punitive damages Sponsor: Davies, B LC1120 HB 475 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Davies, B Create loser pays system of attorney fees Sponsor: Davies, B LC1121 HB 252 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Davies, B Stay district court injunction during constitutional appeal Sponsor: Davies, B LC1123 HB 570 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Shockley, J Clarify authority to bring action under water use act Sponsor: Shockley, J LC1125 HB 420 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Shockley, J Notification of rights in eminent domain action Sponsor: Shockley, J LC1126 HB 421 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Shockley, J Condemned property only used for purpose in final condemnation order Sponsor: Shockley, J LC1139 HB 496 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Beck, T Generally revise procedures in civil cases Sponsor: Jent, L LC1140 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Beck, T Reduce civil filing fees & funding for legal assistance for dom. viol. victims LC1147 SB 204 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Cobb, J Revise criminal restitution laws Sponsor: Cobb, J LC1156 HB 336 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Legislative Council Clarify no cost for service of order of protection Sponsor: Gutsche, G By request of: Attorney General LC1171 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Jent, L Remove limit on noneconomic damages in medical malpractice LC1191 HB 628 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Nelson, L Require alternative dispute resolution for seed contract disputes Sponsor: Wolery, M LC1239 SB 275 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Hargrove, D Prohibit issuance of driver's license for failure to register for draft Sponsor: Hargrove, D LC1448 HB 263 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Jent, L Venue for contesting implied consent revocation Sponsor: Jent, L LC1462 HB 254 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Davies, B Continuing execution on garnishment until debt paid Sponsor: Davies, B LC1576 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Lehman, L Revise adjudication of late water claims LC1597 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Butcher, E Revise employment related laws LC1613 HB 530 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Kasten, D Revise investigation of discrimination claims Sponsor: Kasten, D LC1678 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Mahlum, D Revise nuisance law LC1728 HB 608 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Haines, D Recording nonmonetary settlements of contested cases Sponsor: Haines, D By request of: (H) Joint Approp Subcommittee On Natural Resources And Commerce -- Subject: Communications (see also: Information Technology) LC0027 SB 447 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Christiaens, C Ban cellular phone use while operating motor vehicle Sponsor: Christiaens, C LC0076 SB 131 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Finance Committee Revise information technology laws - chief information officer Sponsor: Taylor, M By request of: Legislative Finance Committee LC0085 SB 41 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Roush, G Require certification of public safety communications officers Sponsor: Roush, G LC0152 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Lawson, B Do not call registration for phone solicitation LC0340 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Legislative Council Transfer cable tv system property to class 13 By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0344 HB 144 Drafter: Maly, S Requester: Legislative Council Statewide legislative proceeding broadcasting Sponsor: Noennig, M By request of: Legislative Council LC0376 HB 112 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Establish policy governing e-mail as a public record--privacy in communications Sponsor: Brueggeman, J By request of: Department Of Administration LC0413 SB 327 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Doherty, S Restrict government competition with private internet service providers LC0514 SB 107 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Legislative Finance Committee Allow teleconferencing in mental health proceedings Sponsor: Franklin, E By request of: Legislative Finance Committee LC0604 HB 281 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Lindeen, M Governmental internet information privacy act Sponsor: Lindeen, M LC0624 HB 123 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Lee, M Require utility using public right-of-way to make service available to residents Sponsor: Lee, M LC0655 SB 335 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Thomas, F Generally revise telecommunications laws Sponsor: Thomas, F LC0669 SB 195 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Butcher, E Regulate method of providing intrastate long distance telephone service Sponsor: Butcher, E LC0759 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Stonington, E Generally revise regulatory and tax structure of telecommunications industry LC0760 SJ 15 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Stonington, E Study competitive structure of telecommunications industry Sponsor: Stonington, E LC0809 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Sliter, P Authorize telecommunications facilities in controlled access right- of-way LC0859 HB 629 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Eggers, B Statewide program of computer education Sponsor: Eggers, B LC0888 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Glaser, B Internet technology for nursing home residents LC0961 HB 376 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Lindeen, M Establish governor's office of information technology Sponsor: Lindeen, M LC1170 HB 514 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Jent, L Telephone solicitation do not call register Sponsor: Jent, L LC1180 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Grimes, D Allow insurance companies to keep records other than at place of business LC1190 HB 262 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Walters, A Filter obscene internet material in schools Sponsor: Walters, A LC1203 SB 325 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Mahlum, D Revise rural electric and telephone coop laws Sponsor: Mahlum, D LC1228 HB 242 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Brown, R Implement authority to prohibit CB radio interference with ham radio frequencies LC1243 HB 15 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council General obligation bonds for information technology projects Sponsor: Mccann, M By request of: Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC1430 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Taylor, M Revise telephone cooperative competition laws LC1530 SB 360 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Tropila, J Revise telecommunications access program Sponsor: Waterman, M LC1550 HB 393 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Bookout-Reinicke, S Allow video conferencing for youth probable cause hearing Sponsor: Mangan, J LC1615 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Juneau, C Allow OPI to share information with tribal education departments LC1616 SB 403 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Story, B Revise telecommunications universal service fund Sponsor: Beck, T LC1625 HB 567 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Tester, J Equitable intercarrier compensation in telecommunications Sponsor: Lindeen, M LC1626 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Lawson, B Publication of sexual an violent offender information on internet LC1736 SB 491 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Cole, M Revise telemarketing laws Sponsor: Taylor, M By request of: (S) Energy And Telecommunications Standing Committee LC1747 HB 651 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Vick, S Implement HB 2 by revising use of MTAP account Sponsor: Lewis, D By request of: (H) Appropriations Standing Committee -- Subject: Constitutional Amendment Proposals LC0012 SB 123 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Bohlinger, J Annual legislative sessions - constitutional amendment Sponsor: Bohlinger, J LC0015 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Doherty, S Constitutional trust fund for tobacco settlement funds LC0067 SB 109 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: O'Neil, J Authorize legislature to govern court procedures and practice of law Sponsor: O'Neil, J LC0073 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Grimes, D Provide that Art. II, sec. 10 (privacy) does not apply to abortion LC0293 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Jergeson, G Truth in taxation amendment LC0395 SB 406 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Taylor, M Majority vote needed to win election -- constitutional amendment Sponsor: Taylor, M LC0573 HB 168 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Wanzenried, D Reduce number of authorized state agencies - constitutional amendment Sponsor: Wanzenried, D LC0574 HB 170 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Wanzenried, D Eliminate constitutional status of department of agriculture Sponsor: Wanzenried, D LC0575 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Wanzenried, D Require 6 year funding program for university system LC0607 HB 169 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Wanzenried, D Eliminate constitutional requirement for department of labor Sponsor: Wanzenried, D LC0645 HB 89 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Fuchs, D Judicial term limits Sponsor: Fuchs, D LC0646 HB 635 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: Fuchs, D Increase permissible rate of sales tax to 5% -- constitutional amendment Sponsor: Fuchs, D LC0812 SB 396 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Grosfield, L Increase voter participation in constitutional initiative process Sponsor: Grosfield, L LC0813 SB 397 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Grosfield, L Increase voter participation in statutory initiative process Sponsor: Grosfield, L LC0814 SB 395 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Grosfield, L Increase voter participation in referendum process - constitutional amendment Sponsor: Grosfield, L LC0856 SB 453 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Hargrove, D Constitutional referendum to revise initiative process Sponsor: Hargrove, D LC0866 SB 222 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: O'Neil, J Revise rights of the accused - constitutional amendment Sponsor: O'Neil, J LC0873 HB 264 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Lewis, D Montanan's right to hunt wild game - state regulation to enhance populations Sponsor: Lewis, D LC0953 HB 250 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Balyeat, J Clarify school equalization clause in constitution Sponsor: Balyeat, J LC0990 SB 463 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Grosfield, L Clarify and balance environmental duties of state and individuals Sponsor: Grosfield, L LC1077 SB 417 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Grimes, D Allow legislature to require parental notice before minor terminates pregnancy Sponsor: Grimes, D LC1118 HB 200 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Davies, B Legislative override of supreme court decisions -- constitutional LC1121 HB 252 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Davies, B Stay district court injunction during constitutional appeal Sponsor: Davies, B LC1402 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Laszloffy, J Prohibit judicial assignment of retroactive liability LC1421 SB 493 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Thomas, F Revise laws on economic development by revising investments Sponsor: Thomas, F LC1437 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Cocchiarella, V Change election of certain statewide elected officials LC1442 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: McGee, D Implement tax reform LC1614 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Jackson, V Limit increase from certain state land leases -- Subject: Consumer Protection LC0080 SB 19 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Halligan, M Delay the implementation of full customer choice in electricity supply Sponsor: Halligan, M LC0152 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Lawson, B Do not call registration for phone solicitation LC0501 HB 445 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Gallik, D Create rebate for high cost of electricity-increase wholesale energy trans tax Sponsor: Gallik, D LC0504 HB 84 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Schmidt, T Require communication carrier cooperation in enforcing telemarketing/fraud laws Sponsor: Schmidt, T LC0526 SB 363 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Tester, J Pilot program testing imported raw Ag. products for drugs and chemical residues Sponsor: Tester, J LC0612 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Nelson, L Truth in selling used motor vehicles LC0613 SB 269 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: McNutt, W Revise certain dates for transition to customer choice for electricity supplier Sponsor: Mcnutt, W LC1647 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Jacobson, H Prohibit using funds otherwise to be paid as dividends for political purposes LC1736 SB 491 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Cole, M Revise telemarketing laws Sponsor: Taylor, M By request of: (S) Energy And Telecommunications Standing Committee -- Subject: Contracts (see also: Public Contracts) LC0216 HB 33 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Legislative Council Short term water right lease for road work or dust abatement Sponsor: Younkin, C By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0593 SB 106 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Sprague, M Require certain commercial loan agreements to be written for enforcement Sponsor: Sprague, M LC0744 HB 455 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Kaufmann, C Revise term of temporary change of water right for instream flow Sponsor: Lewis, D LC0955 SB 299 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Glaser, B Contractor - subcontractor indemnification Sponsor: Glaser, B LC0956 SB 298 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Glaser, B Limit the amount of contractor retainage Sponsor: Glaser, B LC1013 SB 253 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Mahlum, D Rental-purchase agreement law Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V LC1032 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Jacobson, H Regulate group insurance pharmacy agreements LC1191 HB 628 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Nelson, L Require alternative dispute resolution for seed contract disputes Sponsor: Wolery, M LC1218 HB 574 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Golie, G Require escrow agents to record documents for contracts for deed transfers Sponsor: Golie, G LC1499 HB 527 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Roush, G Eliminate prohibition against project labor agreements Sponsor: Gillan, K -- Subject: Corporations/Partnerships/Associations LC0034 SB 2 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Revenue and Taxation Interim Committee Allow S corporation to prorate out-of-state income tax payments Sponsor: Stonington, E By request of: Revenue And Taxation Interim Committee LC0060 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Tester, J Limit corporate agriculture LC0069 SB 122 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Business and Labor Interim Committee Generally revise cooperative association laws Sponsor: Shea, D By request of: Business And Labor Interim Committee LC0563 SB 413 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Christiaens, C Prohibit nonprofit entities from owning for profit venture Sponsor: Cobb, J LC0564 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Christiaens, C Review of conversion of nonprofit healthcare entities LC0594 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Thomas, F Revise health service corporation laws LC0595 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Thomas, F Reform of health service corporations LC0870 SB 234 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Tester, J Revise laws governing directors and trustees for rural coops Sponsor: Tester, J LC1203 SB 325 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Mahlum, D Revise rural electric and telephone coop laws Sponsor: Mahlum, D LC1222 HB 349 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Haines, D Allow university employee equity ownership in certain corporations Sponsor: Haines, D LC1380 HB 394 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Kaufmann, C Corporate accountability for public investment in economic development Sponsor: Kaufmann, C -- Subject: Corrections LC0004 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Bohlinger, J Prison industry prefabrication of low income housing LC0111 HB 30 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Law, Justice, and Indian Affairs Interim Committee Clarifying place to receive custody of youth Sponsor: Matthews, G By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee LC0117 HB 128 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Law, Justice, and Indian Affairs Interim Committee Authorize criminal statutes revision commission Sponsor: Shockley, J By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee LC0311 HB 157 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Legislative Council Felony for transfer of illegal article to prisoner, other than weapon or drugs Sponsor: Gallus, S By request of: Department Of Corrections LC0373 SB 40 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Legislative Council Interstate compact for adult offender supervision Sponsor: Christiaens, C By request of: Department Of Corrections LC0396 SB 199 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Taylor, M Use inmate labor for noxious weed management and other projects Sponsor: Taylor, M LC0610 SB 207 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Keenan, B Remove requirement that former forensic unit be correctional facility Sponsor: Keenan, B LC0639 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Mangan, J Revise community corrections act LC0643 HB 109 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Mangan, J Statewide community education regarding sex offenders Sponsor: Mangan, J LC0658 HB 178 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Fisher, S Revise funding of educational services in residential treatment centers Sponsor: Fisher, S LC0770 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Laible, R Revise law on inmate restitution LC0801 HB 180 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Callahan, T Allow examine by Phys. Ass't. or APRN of youth under order of commitment Sponsor: Callahan, T LC0802 HB 278 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Callahan, T Clarify youth probation officer authority under youth court act Sponsor: Callahan, T LC0804 SB 386 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Callahan, T Make intervention in delinquency pilot program permanent Sponsor: Waterman, M LC0808 HB 427 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Rome, A Clarify responsibility for education costs of youth placed in facility Sponsor: Rome, A LC0818 HB 224 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Hurdle, J Revise laws relating to incarcerated parents of young children Sponsor: Hurdle, J LC0834 HB 119 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Vick, S Clarify hearings officer use by board of pardons and parole Sponsor: Vick, S By request of: Legislative Audit Committee LC0838 SB 333 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Beck, T Remove prison ranch PILT sunset Sponsor: Beck, T LC0847 HJ 17 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Nelson, L Study juvenile detention laws Sponsor: Newman, B LC0866 SB 222 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: O'Neil, J Revise rights of the accused - constitutional amendment Sponsor: O'Neil, J LC1041 HB 196 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Lee, M Clarify corrections funding for inmates detained in local detention centers Sponsor: Lee, M LC1174 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Gillan, K Revise funding for educational programs in youth detention facilities LC1195 HB 402 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Mangan, J Extend juvenile detention center training exemption Sponsor: Mangan, J LC1256 SB 452 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Kitzenberg, S Prohibit use of pepper spray in juvenile detention LC1537 HB 627 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: Juneau, C Establish prerelease center on reservation Sponsor: Juneau, C LC1558 HB 637 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Kaufmann, C Office of restorative justice Sponsor: Kaufmann, C LC1561 HB 471 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Ripley, R Prison industries factory-built modular home program Sponsor: Peterson, K LC1662 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Zook, T DUI treatment facility in Department of Corrections LC1693 SR 11 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Hargrove, D Confirm director of corrections Sponsor: Hargrove, D By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1724 SJ 17 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Keenan, B Dictate disposition of Xanthopoulos building Sponsor: Keenan, B By request of: (H) Joint Approp Subcommittee On Health & Human Services -- Subject: Counties (see also: Local Government) LC0157 SB 21 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Cole, M County regulation of fireworks Sponsor: Cole, M LC0322 HB 27 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Musgrove, J County authority to establish underage curfew laws Sponsor: Musgrove, J LC0352 SB 144 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Legislative Council Transfer county collections report and other duties to department of revenue Sponsor: Nelson, L By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0388 SB 241 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Wells, J Revise zoning district laws Sponsor: Wells, J LC0400 SB 200 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Taylor, M Clarify status of weed districts & boards for liability purposes Sponsor: Taylor, M LC0586 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Wells, J Revise zoning district laws LC0711 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Balyeat, J Eliminate needless county regulations LC1045 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Lindeen, M Repeal county classification LC1136 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Elliott, J Revise law on transfer of property between counties LC1182 HB 257 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Younkin, C Revise procedure for payment of county claims Sponsor: Younkin, C LC1470 HB 408 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Schmidt, T Clarify law on obstruction of county roads Sponsor: Schmidt, T LC1475 HB 469 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Rice, D Include acquisition of real property within authority of rural fire district Sponsor: Rice, D LC1510 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Whitaker, J Equipment loans for volunteer fire districts LC1555 HB 423 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Dell, T Road transfer consideration prior to abandonment Sponsor: Dell, T LC1636 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: Brown, D Pilot program for providing assistance to at-risk youth and families -- Subject: County Finance (see also: Local Finance) LC0090 HB 124 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Grosfield, L Revise local government funding (a.k.a. The Big Bill) Sponsor: Story, B By request of: Local Government Funding And Structure Committee LC0114 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Christiaens, C County road damage recovery LC0337 SB 265 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Hargrove, D Authorize temporary county mill levy reductions Sponsor: Hargrove, D LC0384 SB 66 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Bohlinger, J County attorney salaries are to be based on the percentage of judges' salaries Sponsor: Bohlinger, J LC0503 HB 199 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Gallik, D Revise definition of family unit for solid waste management Sponsor: Gallik, D LC0714 SB 215 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Berry, D Full cost accounting for county and district solid waste programs Sponsor: Berry, D LC0926 HB 518 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Younkin, C Revise local government contracting laws Sponsor: Masolo, G LC1041 HB 196 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Lee, M Clarify corrections funding for inmates detained in local detention centers Sponsor: Lee, M LC1226 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Stonington, E Special county license plate for open space LC1236 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Thomas, B Use FWP funds for hunting impacts on county roads LC1513 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Branae, G RSID for private road LC1521 HB 409 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Peterson, A Exempt local government health benefit plans from levy cap LC1711 SB 433 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Mahlum, D County revenue distribution of forest reserve funds Sponsor: Elliott, J By request of: (S) Local Government Standing Committee -- Subject: County Officers (see also: Local Government) LC0037 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Christiaens, C Clarify clerk of court issuance of passports LC0384 SB 66 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Bohlinger, J County attorney salaries are to be based on the percentage of judges' salaries Sponsor: Bohlinger, J LC0636 SB 210 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Waterman, M Revise retirement for county hospital and rest home employees Sponsor: Waterman, M LC1146 HB 383 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Younkin, C Revise clerk and recorders records functions Sponsor: Younkin, C LC1218 HB 574 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Golie, G Require escrow agents to record documents for contracts for deed transfers Sponsor: Golie, G LC1287 HB 440 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Jacobson, H Revise county commissioner residency requirements for election Sponsor: Jacobson, H LC1489 HB 345 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Golie, G Revise county official salaries Sponsor: Mangan, J -- Subject: Courts (see also: Judges and Justices; Juries and Jurors) LC0067 SB 109 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: O'Neil, J Authorize legislature to govern court procedures and practice of law Sponsor: O'Neil, J LC0083 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Halligan, M District Court mediation process - abuse and neglect cases LC0089 SB 176 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: McNutt, W Revise district court funding -- state assumption Sponsor: Mcnutt, W By request of: Department Of Revenue Department Of Administration LC0102 SB 158 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Law, Justice, and Indian Affairs Interim Committee Create intermediate appellate court Sponsor: Grosfield, L By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee LC0234 SB 71 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Revenue and Taxation Interim Committee Uniform distribution of motor vehicle revenue to district courts Sponsor: Glaser, B By request of: Revenue And Taxation Interim Committee LC0314 SB 29 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Legislative Council Revise jurisdiction for child abuse - youth court Sponsor: Mcnutt, W By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0361 SB 87 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Waterman, M Clarify role of clerks of justice courts and city courts Sponsor: Waterman, M LC0541 HB 208 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Harris, C Revise contempt of court laws Sponsor: Harris, C LC0585 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Schmidt, T Revise definition of runaway youth LC0628 SB 270 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Toole, K Jurisdiction disclosure for real estate sales on reservations Sponsor: Toole, K LC0645 HB 89 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Fuchs, D Judicial term limits Sponsor: Fuchs, D LC0661 HB 287 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Gillan, K Compensation for child care if not excused from jury service Sponsor: Gillan, K LC0757 HB 83 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Matthews, G Repeal laws on naturalization duties of clerk of court Sponsor: Matthews, G LC0807 HB 176 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Jent, L Revise law on call of retired judge for duty Sponsor: Jent, L LC0862 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Grimes, D Require supermajority vote of Supreme Crt. to rule legislation unconstitutional LC0875 SB 282 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Crismore, W Create special court to handle asbestos cases Sponsor: Crismore, W LC0921 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Cobb, J Montana supreme court campaign financing act LC1118 HB 200 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Davies, B Legislative override of supreme court decisions -- constitutional amendment Sponsor: Davies, B LC1121 HB 252 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Davies, B Stay district court injunction during constitutional appeal Sponsor: Davies, B LC1342 HB 276 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Peterson, K Revise laws governing municipal and justices' courts Sponsor: Peterson, K LC1458 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Shockley, J Attorney General's office to handle all appellate work for state LC1742 SR 21 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Grosfield, L Confirm district court judge Gregory R. Todd -- Subject: Credit Transactions (see also: Financial Institutions) LC1462 HB 254 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Davies, B Continuing execution on garnishment until debt paid Sponsor: Davies, B LC1463 HB 412 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Wolery, M Increase homestead exemption Sponsor: Wolery, M -- Subject: Crimes LC0010 SB 63 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Tester, J Revise law on theft of rental of leased property Sponsor: Tester, J LC0011 SB 25 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Holden, R Flag burning as a crime Sponsor: Holden, R LC0046 SB 15 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Bishop, A Revise law governing trespass on land adjoining public land Sponsor: Bishop, A LC0061 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Bishop, A Registered owner liable for littering from vehicle, allow reporting by lic. # LC0154 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Halligan, M Revise mental state for mitigated deliberate homicide LC0155 HB 117 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Halligan, M Increase penalty for negligent vehicular assault involving serious bodily injury Sponsor: Andersen, J LC0183 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Doherty, S Revise cruelty to animals laws LC0261 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Legislative Council Revise abuse and neglect laws By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0296 SB 128 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Bohlinger, J Increase penalties for promoting and compelling prostitution Sponsor: Bohlinger, J LC0297 SB 132 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Halligan, M Abandoned baby legislation Sponsor: Halligan, M LC0311 HB 157 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Legislative Council Felony for transfer of illegal article to prisoner, other than weapon or drugs Sponsor: Gallus, S By request of: Department Of Corrections LC0339 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Halligan, M Decriminalize certain misdemeanors LC0506 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Schmidt, T Enhance DUI penalty LC0507 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Schmidt, T Revise crime of surreptitious observation LC0510 HB 75 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Clark, E Penalty for allowing unauthorized individual to drive owner's vehicle Sponsor: Clark, E LC0541 HB 208 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Harris, C Revise contempt of court laws Sponsor: Harris, C LC0589 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Lawson, B Felony transportation of anhydrous ammonia in unsafe manner LC0621 HB 67 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Harris, C Offense of child endangerment for DUI with minor in vehicle Sponsor: Harris, C LC0637 HB 76 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Mangan, J Increase sentence for gang related crime on public housing property Sponsor: Mangan, J LC0638 HB 77 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Mangan, J Increase penalty for sale of drugs near public housing Sponsor: Mangan, J LC0640 HB 187 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Mangan, J Abate drug and gang related nuisances Sponsor: Mangan, J LC0650 SB 95 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Bishop, A Revise criminal trespass laws--repeal permission to hunt requirement Sponsor: Bishop, A LC0691 HB 191 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Legislative Council Revise minor in possession laws Sponsor: Gallus, S By request of: Attorney General LC0697 HB 68 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Price, W Authorize driver's license suspension for failure to comply with sentence Sponsor: Price, W LC0746 HB 233 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Kaufmann, C Revise hate crimes law Sponsor: Newman, B LC0754 HB 256 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Younkin, C Revise reckless and careless driving laws Sponsor: Younkin, C LC0775 HB 195 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Wolery, M Revise transferable crime under youth court act -- dangerous drug Sponsor: Wolery, M LC0776 HB 360 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Clark, P Revise sexual offense laws Sponsor: Clark, P LC0887 HB 229 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Glaser, B Per se offense of driving under influence of drugs Sponsor: Peterson, K LC0983 HB 219 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: McKenney, J Suspend license for failure to pay for fuel at retail; presumption LC0991 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Grosfield, L Revise laws on discriminatory crimes LC1019 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Shockley, J Repeal obsolete criminal laws LC1020 HB 390 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Shockley, J Immunity for injuring person committing a crime Sponsor: Shockley, J LC1058 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Dale, R Crime of theft of services LC1091 HB 315 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Gallik, D Enhanced penalties for animal abuse Sponsor: Gallik, D LC1107 HB 261 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Legislative Council Illegal operation of clandestine dangerous drugs lab Sponsor: Jent, L By request of: Attorney General LC1116 HB 331 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Legislative Council Criminal offense of theft of identity Sponsor: Eggers, B By request of: Attorney General LC1134 HB 547 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Davies, B Criminalize injury to fetus Sponsor: Davies, B LC1167 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Jent, L Prohibit possession of precursors to methamphetamine LC1189 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Walters, A Prohibit public nudity LC1190 HB 262 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Walters, A Filter obscene internet material in schools Sponsor: Walters, A LC1194 HB 106 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Mangan, J Enhanced penalty for drug offense on child care premises Sponsor: Mangan, J LC1245 HB 216 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Himmelberger, D Increase fines for minor purchasing alcohol or tobacco Sponsor: Himmelberger, D LC1251 SB 267 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Ekegren, P Revise laws governing minors in possession Sponsor: Ekegren, P LC1353 SB 247 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Cobb, J Revise Medicaid fraud law Sponsor: Cobb, J LC1357 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Schmidt, T revise penalty for refusing breath test LC1364 HB 290 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Waddill, B Include coercion and surprise in definition of without consent for rape Sponsor: Waddill, B LC1406 HB 338 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Jayne, J Include federal /tribal entities in definition of government - criminal purposes Sponsor: Jayne, J LC1501 HB 411 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Harris, C Revise authority of medicaid fraud unit Sponsor: Harris, C LC1507 HB 323 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Facey, T Revise laws on deviate sexual conduct Sponsor: Facey, T LC1571 HB 361 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Thomas, B Crime for public nudity Sponsor: Thomas, B LC1580 HB 401 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Mahlum, D Railroad vandalism prevention Sponsor: Lee, M LC1645 HB 431 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Newman, B Crime to possess or for parent to allow minor to possess weapon on school ground Sponsor: Newman, B LC1657 SB 384 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Ryan, D Create offense of negligent criminal trespass to private property Sponsor: Ryan, D LC1673 SB 489 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Grosfield, L Revise 4th offense DUI sentencing to consider fiscal impacts Sponsor: Grosfield, L LC1740 HJ 39 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Shockley, J Interim study of criminal statutes Sponsor: Shockley, J -- Subject: Criminal Procedure (see also: Law Enforcement) LC0054 SB 334 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Grosfield, L Justice Department to contract for driver rehabilitation & improvement program Sponsor: Grosfield, L LC0064 SB 16 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Halligan, M Relinquish driver's license in lieu of bail for traffic violations Sponsor: Halligan, M LC0068 SB 18 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: O'Neil, J Driver's license application firearms purchase check Sponsor: O'Neil, J LC0112 HB 115 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Law, Justice, and Indian Affairs Interim Committee Clarify weapon enhancement statute Sponsor: Shockley, J By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee LC0117 HB 128 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Law, Justice, and Indian Affairs Interim Committee Authorize criminal statutes revision commission Sponsor: Shockley, J By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee LC0128 HB 62 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Education Interim Committee Revise juvenile probation officer salary structure Sponsor: Mangan, J By request of: Education Interim Committee LC0153 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Halligan, M Require oral pronouncement of sentence to be reduced to writing LC0233 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Halligan, M Revise joinder and transaction issues in criminal procedure LC0312 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Legislative Council Commerce as criminal justice agency By request of: Department Of Commerce LC0318 SB 76 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Legislative Council Improve collection of victim restitution Sponsor: Hargrove, D By request of: Department Of Corrections LC0319 HB 104 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Legislative Council Petition to conform written sentence to oral pronouncement Sponsor: Clark, P By request of: Department Of Corrections LC0336 HB 405 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Hargrove, D Increase victim & witness program funding; require victim notification Sponsor: Younkin, C LC0342 HB 151 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Legislative Council Clarify probation laws Sponsor: Newman, B By request of: Department Of Corrections LC0598 SB 328 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Legislative Council Transfer extradition costs to governor's office Sponsor: Wells, J By request of: Attorney General LC0639 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Mangan, J Revise community corrections act LC0722 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Elliott, J Increase probation and parole officers LC0723 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Elliott, J Polygraph parole pilot project LC0745 HB 465 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Kaufmann, C Abolish death penalty Sponsor: Kaufmann, C LC0748 HB 237 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Carney, E Voluntary home care registry Sponsor: Carney, E LC0770 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Laible, R Revise law on inmate restitution LC0775 HB 195 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Wolery, M Revise transferable crime under youth court act -- dangerous drug Sponsor: Wolery, M LC0777 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Clark, P Revise statute of limitations for felony offenses LC0805 HB 174 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Jent, L Presumption for deferred sentence for possession drug paraphernalia Sponsor: Jent, L LC0806 HB 295 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Jent, L Revise laws governing driving under the influence Sponsor: Jent, L LC0834 HB 119 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Vick, S Clarify hearings officer use by board of pardons and parole Sponsor: Vick, S By request of: Legislative Audit Committee LC0846 SB 113 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Nelson, L Clarify law on crime victim's compensation account Sponsor: Nelson, L By request of: Department Of Justice LC0847 HJ 17 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Nelson, L Study juvenile detention laws Sponsor: Newman, B LC0876 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Ellingson, J Moratorium on death sentences LC1024 HB 604 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Hurdle, J Mandate treatment for certain nonviolent offenders - addiction involved Sponsor: Hurdle, J LC1110 SB 254 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Legislative Council Create office of victims services Sponsor: Halligan, M By request of: Attorney General LC1111 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Legislative Council Include burglary as crime for collection of DNA sample By request of: Attorney General LC1112 HB 184 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Legislative Council Include DUI as criminal history record--allow photo & fingerprinting of violator Sponsor: Gallus, S By request of: Attorney General LC1113 HB 317 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Legislative Council Clarify charging by complaint -- signature under oath Sponsor: Peterson, K By request of: Attorney General LC1117 HB 201 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Davies, B Create offense of theft by embezzlement Sponsor: Davies, B LC1128 HB 563 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Clark, P Increase time limit for commencing prosecution of certain sexual offenses Sponsor: Clark, P LC1147 SB 204 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Cobb, J Revise criminal restitution laws Sponsor: Cobb, J LC1154 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Cobb, J Revise restitution notice to and assistance for victims LC1194 HB 106 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Mangan, J Enhanced penalty for drug offense on child care premises Sponsor: Mangan, J LC1234 HB 238 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Thomas, B Victim notification before release of juvenile felon Sponsor: Thomas, B LC1235 HB 286 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Thomas, B Clarify victim's right to be present at proceedings Sponsor: Thomas, B LC1259 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Andersen, J Increase penalty for negligent vehicular assault LC1298 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Andersen, J Fingerprinting & criminal background check new school employees & volunteers LC1303 HB 303 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Tramelli, B Fund representation for indigent victims in domestic violence cases Sponsor: Jayne, J LC1329 HB 434 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Schrumpf, C Sexual offender residency restrictions Sponsor: Schrumpf, C LC1354 SB 217 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Cobb, J No appearance necessary to pay fine for misdemeanor Sponsor: Cobb, J LC1448 HB 263 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Jent, L Venue for contesting implied consent revocation Sponsor: Jent, L LC1467 HB 329 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Somerville, R Clarify applicability of registration of sexual and violent offenders Sponsor: Somerville, R LC1496 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Christiaens, C Revise DUI sentencing LC1497 SB 483 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Christiaens, C Revise 3rd DUI sentencing Sponsor: Christiaens, C LC1500 HB 521 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Newman, B Revised law on enhanced criminal sentences Sponsor: Newman, B LC1503 SB 358 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Tramelli, B Public access to traffic accident reports to compile data Sponsor: Depratu, B LC1531 HB 463 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Lee, M Provide unemployment insurance for victims of domestic violence Sponsor: Lee, M LC1549 HB 396 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Peterson, K Vehicle forfeiture for certain DUI's Sponsor: Peterson, K LC1550 HB 393 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Bookout-Reinicke, S Allow video conferencing for youth probable cause hearing Sponsor: Mangan, J LC1558 HB 637 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Kaufmann, C Office of restorative justice Sponsor: Kaufmann, C LC1626 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Lawson, B Publication of sexual an violent offender information on internet LC1673 SB 489 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Grosfield, L Revise 4th offense DUI sentencing to consider fiscal impacts Sponsor: Grosfield, L -- Subject: Developmental Disabilities, Persons With (see also: Institutions) LC0136 HB 160 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Legislative Council Revise special education funding allocations Sponsor: Andersen, J By request of: Office Of Public Instruction LC0138 HB 161 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Legislative Council Expand non-categorical option for special education Sponsor: Lee, M By request of: Office Of Public Instruction LC0438 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Legislative Council Revise developmental disabilities planning and advisory council By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0793 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Elliott, J Special education costs to be paid at state level LC1334 HB 451 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Golie, G Revise disabled hunter law Sponsor: Golie, G LC1365 HB 354 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Lawson, B Revise developmental disability planning and advisory council Sponsor: Lawson, B LC1646 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Raser, H Credit for job-related services for dependent with disabilities -- Subject: Discrimination and Human Rights LC0063 SB 27 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Holden, R Allow property and casualty insurance discounts based on marital status Sponsor: Holden, R LC0489 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Toole, K Revise fair housing laws LC0491 HB 438 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Toole, K Sexual orientation protection under human rights laws Sponsor: Mangan, J LC0492 SB 266 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Toole, K Revise wrongful discharge to include sexual orientation Sponsor: Ellingson, J LC0505 HB 85 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Schmidt, T Remove anti-discrimination provision for vehicle insurance Sponsor: Schmidt, T LC0837 SB 229 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Cocchiarella, V Not marital status discrimination to hire spouse Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V LC0991 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Grosfield, L Revise laws on discriminatory crimes LC0994 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Grosfield, L Guidelines for determining compelling state interest LC1274 HB 189 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Eggers, B Require collection of data from traffic stops -- racial profiling Sponsor: Eggers, B LC1325 HB 511 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: McGee, D Clarifying that sex means gender for purposes of state rulemaking Sponsor: Mcgee, D LC1401 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Callahan, T Eliminate unisex insurance requirements LC1541 SB 401 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Stapleton, C Eliminate unisex insurance requirements Sponsor: Stapleton, C LC1613 HB 530 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Kasten, D Revise investigation of discrimination claims Sponsor: Kasten, D -- Subject: Documents LC0376 HB 112 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Establish policy governing e-mail as a public record--privacy in communications Sponsor: Brueggeman, J By request of: Department Of Administration LC0460 SB 148 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Tester, J Revise laws governing access to information Sponsor: Tester, J LC0993 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Grosfield, L Guidelines for balancing privacy v. right to know LC1037 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Gallus, S Adopt uniform electronic transaction act LC1066 HB 235 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Legislative Council Revise use of business name identifiers registered with state Sponsor: Brown, R By request of: Secretary Of State LC1067 HB 443 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Legislative Council Revise notary laws Sponsor: Clancy, G By request of: Secretary Of State LC1146 HB 383 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Younkin, C Revise clerk and recorders records functions Sponsor: Younkin, C LC1165 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Butcher, E Allow access to marriage license information LC1180 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Grimes, D Allow insurance companies to keep records other than at place of business LC1267 SB 209 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Waterman, M Clarify balancing test for release of information in state claims Sponsor: Waterman, M LC1277 SB 290 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Franklin, E Allow advanced practice RN's to prepare and file death certificates Sponsor: Franklin, E LC1315 HB 239 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Lewis, D Access to information technology for visually impaired Sponsor: Thomas, B LC1684 SB 443 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Butcher, E Prohibit public record disposal without offering to public Sponsor: Butcher, E -- Subject: Elections (see also: Ballot Issues) LC0018 SB 13 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Bishop, A Restrict campaign duration Sponsor: Bishop, A LC0074 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Halligan, M Revise campaign finance laws LC0093 SB 110 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Ellis, A Revise primary election and school election dates Sponsor: Ellis, A LC0107 HB 20 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Law, Justice, and Indian Affairs Interim Committee Exclude election judges from unemployment insurance Sponsor: Shockley, J By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee LC0139 HB 91 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Legislative Council Coordinate school election dates for write-in candidates Sponsor: Golie, G By request of: Office Of Public Instruction LC0175 HB 607 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Ellingson, J Public campaign financing Sponsor: Facey, T LC0246 SB 149 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Legislative Council Voter establishment of library districts Sponsor: Grosfield, L By request of: State Library Commission LC0320 SB 56 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Transition Advisory Committee on Electric Utility Industry Restructuring Modify universal system benefit credits Sponsor: Mcnutt, W By request of: Transition Advisory Committee On Electric Utility Industry Restructuring LC0321 SB 57 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Transition Advisory Committee on Electric Utility Industry Restructuring Extend universal system benefits charge Sponsor: Johnson, R By request of: Transition Advisory Committee On Electric Utility Industry Restructuring LC0323 HB 28 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Musgrove, J Standardized ballot labels for write-in candidates Sponsor: Musgrove, J LC0363 HB 54 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Juneau, C Voter registration at polling booth on election day Sponsor: Juneau, C LC0364 HB 55 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Juneau, C Inactive voter registration for nonfederal elections Sponsor: Juneau, C LC0395 SB 406 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Taylor, M Majority vote needed to win election -- constitutional amendment Sponsor: Taylor, M LC0402 SB 49 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Doherty, S Revise fair campaign practice laws Sponsor: Doherty, S LC0418 SB 296 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Doherty, S Acceptance or rejection of independent expenditures by candidates Sponsor: Doherty, S LC0469 HB 80 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Smith, F Require local residential address for voter registration Sponsor: Smith, F LC0606 HJ 8 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Lindeen, M Interim study on election reform Sponsor: Jacobson, H LC0627 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Toole, K Revise absentee ballot laws LC0645 HB 89 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Fuchs, D Judicial term limits Sponsor: Fuchs, D LC0649 HJ 4 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Fuchs, D Urge uniform national polling hours Sponsor: Fuchs, D LC0664 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Gillan, K Candidate obligation to ensure proper marking of materials LC0725 HB 179 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Dell, T Voter mill levy advisory language Sponsor: Dell, T LC0811 SB 472 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Grosfield, L Revise laws governing ballot issues Sponsor: Grosfield, L LC0812 SB 396 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Grosfield, L Increase voter participation in constitutional initiative process Sponsor: Grosfield, L LC0813 SB 397 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Grosfield, L Increase voter participation in statutory initiative process Sponsor: Grosfield, L LC0814 SB 395 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Grosfield, L Increase voter participation in referendum process - constitutional amendment Sponsor: Grosfield, L LC0835 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Butcher, E Revise voter registration LC0919 SB 185 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Cobb, J Revise campaign finance and reporting law Sponsor: Cobb, J LC0921 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Cobb, J Montana supreme court campaign financing act LC1022 SB 183 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Cobb, J Revise campaign contributions by candidate Sponsor: Cobb, J LC1065 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Legislative Council Revise election laws By request of: Secretary Of State LC1237 HB 241 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Thomas, B Clarify law on instructions to voters Sponsor: Thomas, B LC1247 HB 293 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Harris, C Revise laws on breaking tie votes in elections Sponsor: Harris, C LC1257 HB 466 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Wanzenried, D Require transportation commission to be elected Sponsor: Erickson, R LC1262 HB 612 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Brown, R Generally revising election laws Sponsor: Brown, R LC1279 SB 404 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Franklin, E Clarify voting for residents of split school district Sponsor: Franklin, E LC1287 HB 440 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Jacobson, H Revise county commissioner residency requirements for election Sponsor: Jacobson, H LC1301 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Stonington, E Revise election laws LC1302 SB 423 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Ellis, A Petition to create single member school trustee districts Sponsor: Ellis, A LC1317 HB 204 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Bitney, R Cancel voter registration for failure to vote in 2 consecutive federal elections Sponsor: Bitney, R LC1437 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Cocchiarella, V Change election of certain statewide elected officials LC1520 HB 356 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Raser, H Eliminate petition to disapprove annexation -- require vote Sponsor: Raser, H LC1535 HB 326 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Galvin-Halcro, K Revise election laws -- nomination for only one party Sponsor: Galvin-Halcro, K LC1565 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: Sliter, P Revise campaign finance laws LC1598 SB 429 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: McNutt, W Revise local government referendum/election laws Sponsor: Sprague, M LC1618 SB 435 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Berry, D Revise limit for lobbyist registration Sponsor: Berry, D LC1722 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Hargrove, D Support McCain-Feingold legislation By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee -- Subject: Emergency and Disaster Services LC0085 SB 41 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Roush, G Require certification of public safety communications officers Sponsor: Roush, G LC0374 HB 56 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Lawson, B Local government ambulance service exception to insurance code Sponsor: Lawson, B LC0789 HB 318 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Facey, T Matching funds to assist injured law enforcement officers, public safety workers Sponsor: Facey, T LC0833 SB 112 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Nelson, L Allow 911 accounts to retain investment earnings Sponsor: Nelson, L By request of: Legislative Audit Committee LC1029 HB 240 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Tash, B Create trauma care fund -- vehicle fee increase Sponsor: Mckenney, J LC1114 HB 391 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Legislative Council Clarify traffic law on stationary emergency vehicle Sponsor: Cyr, L By request of: Attorney General LC1444 SB 521 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Grosfield, L Revise governor's emergency powers -- energy emergency Sponsor: Doherty, S LC1502 HB 311 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Masolo, G Uniform evacuation procedures Sponsor: Masolo, G -- Subject: Energy LC0080 SB 19 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Halligan, M Delay the implementation of full customer choice in electricity supply Sponsor: Halligan, M LC0098 SB 475 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Doherty, S Prohibit unfair electricity profits Sponsor: Doherty, S LC0264 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Legislative Council Revise major facility siting act By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0306 HB 12 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Revise building energy conservation project laws -- general obligation bonds Sponsor: Haines, D By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC0375 SB 512 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Doherty, S Impose energy excess revenue tax for stable prices and other purposes Sponsor: Halligan, M LC0378 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Grosfield, L Revise electric restructuring transition periods LC0398 SB 505 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Taylor, M Montana Energy Relief Act (encourage generating facilities) Sponsor: Taylor, M LC0482 SB 243 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Johnson, R Provide stability for future electric rates Sponsor: Johnson, R LC0488 SB 272 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Toole, K Revise universal system benefits charge Sponsor: Toole, K LC0493 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Toole, K Revise electric energy production tax for property tax relief LC0512 HB 167 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Hedges, D Exempt certain entities from universal systems benefit charges Sponsor: Hedges, D LC0530 SB 446 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: DePratu, B Authorize agreements between electric facility providers Sponsor: Depratu, B LC0566 HB 467 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Wanzenried, D Remove termination of electric USB for low-income Sponsor: Wanzenried, D LC0613 SB 269 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: McNutt, W Revise certain dates for transition to customer choice for electricity supplier Sponsor: Mcnutt, W LC0626 SB 502 Drafter: Maly, S Requester: Toole, K Create state power authority Sponsor: Toole, K LC0630 SB 503 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Toole, K Referendum allowing issuance of bonds to acquire generating facilities Sponsor: Toole, K LC0684 SB 515 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Thomas, F Establish a Montana power authority Sponsor: Taylor, M LC0889 SB 424 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Glaser, B Clarify recoverable electricity supply costs; require reasonable return rate Sponsor: Glaser, B LC0890 SB 496 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Glaser, B Temporarily exempt new energy storage facilities from property taxes Sponsor: Glaser, B LC1001 HB 573 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Bales, K Allow oil and gas board to permit certain coal bed methane gas wells Sponsor: Bales, K LC1008 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Doherty, S Revise default electricity supplier licensing laws LC1055 SB 518 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Cobb, J Offset impacts of major energy generation facility development Sponsor: Cobb, J LC1069 SB 506 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Cobb, J Encourage alternative energy and electrical generation Sponsor: Cobb, J LC1203 SB 325 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Mahlum, D Revise rural electric and telephone coop laws Sponsor: Mahlum, D LC1281 HB 244 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Erickson, R Endowed research professorships for university system Sponsor: Erickson, R LC1378 SB 517 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Ryan, D Create energy deregulation fund Sponsor: Ryan, D LC1432 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Taylor, M Develop energy policies LC1481 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Wanzenried, D Repeal energy deregulation LC1515 SB 508 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Cole, M Encourage electrical generation in Montana -- property tax incentive Sponsor: Cole, M LC1536 HB 646 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Golie, G Encourage development of electrical generation resources Sponsor: Golie, G LC1543 HB 645 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Mangan, J Implement an electrical energy pool Sponsor: Mangan, J LC1564 HB 474 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Sliter, P Revise energy laws pertaining to large customers Sponsor: Sliter, P LC1581 Drafter: Maly, S Requester: Dell, T Goals for electrical industry restructuring LC1588 SB 398 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Holden, R Temporary power generation facilities -- air quality permit Sponsor: Miller, K LC1610 HJ 20 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Curtiss, A Urge federal implementation of power generation Sponsor: Curtiss, A LC1630 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Bishop, A Operations for power generation equipment LC1642 HB 638 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Gillan, K Develop state electrical energy policy and plan Sponsor: Gillan, K LC1682 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Miller, K Tax credit for higher energy cost LC1702 SR 3 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Hargrove, D Confirm members of NW power planning council Sponsor: Bohlinger, J By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1708 SB 513 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Elliott, J Tax on excess profits of electrical generation and transmission facilities Sponsor: Elliott, J LC1714 HB 643 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Smith, F Tax exemption for wind-generated electricity on reservation - funding Sponsor: Juneau, C LC1719 SJ 16 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Holden, R Support efforts for low cost energy for irrigation Sponsor: Holden, R By request of: (S) Agriculture, Livestock, And Irrigation Standing Committee LC1753 HJ 44 Drafter: Maly, S Requester: Curtiss, A Request federal intervention for wholesale electricity price stability Sponsor: Curtiss, A -- Subject: Environmental Protection LC0003 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Doherty, S Permit denial for unpaid reclamation debt LC0087 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Kitzenberg, S Repeal underground storage tank private inspector statutes LC0096 SB 326 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Taylor, M Revise laws governing weeds Sponsor: Taylor, M LC0127 SB 126 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Bohlinger, J Require adoption of sulfur dioxide emission control plans Sponsor: Bohlinger, J LC0150 HB 159 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Legislative Council Revise water pollution revolving fund laws Sponsor: Vick, S By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0158 SB 33 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Environmental Quality Council Revise MEPA - remand of new issues Sponsor: Mccarthy, B By request of: Environmental Quality Council LC0159 SJ 3 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Environmental Quality Council Study MEPA related issues Sponsor: Mccarthy, B By request of: Environmental Quality Council LC0165 HB 94 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Environmental Quality Council Clarify notice to potentially liable persons for environmental release Sponsor: Gillan, K By request of: Environmental Quality Council LC0179 SB 320 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: Kitzenberg, S State purchase of renewable fuel vehicles Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S LC0251 SB 143 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Legislative Council Increase pesticide and groundwater fees Sponsor: Ekegren, P By request of: Department Of Agriculture LC0264 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Legislative Council Revise major facility siting act By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0271 SB 146 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Legislative Council Revise water and wastewater operator certification Sponsor: Keenan, B By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0272 SB 147 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Legislative Council Revise public sewage and water supply system laws Sponsor: Keenan, B By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0273 HB 147 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Legislative Council Require EIS completion within 1 year of mining permit acceptance Sponsor: Dale, R By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0274 SB 161 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Legislative Council Revise solid waste fees Sponsor: Hargrove, D By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0286 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Legislative Council Revise petroleum tank fund eligibility By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0287 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Legislative Council Establish environmental rehabilitation and response account By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0288 HB 125 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Legislative Council Revise information for temporary water quality standards Sponsor: Younkin, C By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0302 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Legislative Council Revise CECRA By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0305 HB 69 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Legislative Council Revise mining laws Sponsor: Mccann, M By request of: Legislative Finance Committee LC0325 HB 118 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Legislative Council Revise clean air act Sponsor: Clancy, G By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0343 SB 167 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Legislative Council Revise sanitation in subdivision laws Sponsor: Stonington, E By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0353 SB 83 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Legislative Council Modify procedures to assess administrative penalties by DEQ Sponsor: Mccarthy, B By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0371 SB 84 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Legislative Council Revise administrative penalties for environmental law violations Sponsor: Mccarthy, B By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0379 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Grosfield, L Electrical generation siting LC0381 SJ 4 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Taylor, M Urge effective federal weed control and adequate funding Sponsor: Taylor, M LC0398 SB 505 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Taylor, M Montana Energy Relief Act (encourage generating facilities) LC0410 HB 111 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Lawson, B Remove cap on local lakeshore protection fees Sponsor: Lawson, B LC0431 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Hargrove, D Vapor containing systems for fuel pumps LC0470 SB 319 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Cole, M Revise major facility siting act -- eliminating generation facilities Sponsor: Cole, M LC0473 HB 126 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Revise hearing process for certain environmental laws Sponsor: Younkin, C By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0495 SB 371 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Toole, K Revise definition of "facility" under major facility siting act Sponsor: Toole, K LC0527 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Gallus, S Generally revise major facility siting act LC0536 HB 209 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Harris, C Revise remedial action upon release of hazardous substance laws Sponsor: Harris, C LC0570 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Wanzenried, D Limit city-county septic tank regulation LC0589 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Lawson, B Felony transportation of anhydrous ammonia in unsafe manner LC0590 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Lawson, B Revise fertilizer registration laws LC0596 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Thomas, F Revise greenbelt law LC0654 HB 459 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Mood, D Generally revise MEPA - analysis of alternatives Sponsor: Mood, D LC0667 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Bookout-Reinicke, S Income tax credit for cost of herbicides used for noxious weeds LC0687 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Gutsche, G Regulation of liquid animal waste LC0703 SB 168 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Stonington, E Increase junk vehicle fees Sponsor: Stonington, E By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0714 SB 215 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Berry, D Full cost accounting for county and district solid waste programs Sponsor: Berry, D LC0715 SB 216 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Berry, D Full cost accounting for municipal solid waste programs Sponsor: Berry, D LC0716 SB 278 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Berry, D Remove city's authority to ban competition from private garbage providers Sponsor: Berry, D LC0732 HB 585 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Fuchs, D Revise review of sanitation in subdivisions Sponsor: Fuchs, D LC0773 HB 320 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Laible, R Clarify written undertaking requirements for civil action against land board Sponsor: Laible, R LC0774 HJ 21 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Laible, R Request study on issues of balancing forest fuels management with air quality Sponsor: Laible, R LC0783 HB 499 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: Facey, T Encourage use of recycled, postconsumer glass -- credit against fees Sponsor: Facey, T LC0785 SB 343 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Berry, D Allow general power local government clean indoor air act authority Sponsor: Berry, D LC0863 SB 377 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Grimes, D Revise MEPA -- time limits and procedures Sponsor: Grimes, D LC0878 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Ellingson, J Urge EPA to require long-term solution to contamination from Milltown Dam LC0883 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Kaufmann, C Require audit of weed control on school trust land LC0904 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Keenan, B Revise environmental laws LC0914 SB 379 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Mohl, A Modify storm water discharge permit laws Sponsor: Tash, B LC0915 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Mohl, A Modify total maximum daily load law LC0916 HB 299 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Erickson, R Revise reclamation bonding for opencut mines Sponsor: Erickson, R LC0918 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Erickson, R Revise reclamation bonding for metal mines LC0957 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Grimes, D Implement concept of environmental citizenship LC0958 SB 375 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Grimes, D Revise opencut mining laws Sponsor: Grimes, D LC0984 SB 197 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Tester, J Protection for wild plant resources - wildcraft permission Sponsor: Tester, J LC0985 SB 484 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Beck, T hard rock mining reclamation debt service fund Sponsor: Beck, T LC0989 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Grosfield, L Include economic considerations in permitting and other functions LC0990 SB 463 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Grosfield, L Clarify and balance environmental duties of state and individuals Sponsor: Grosfield, L LC1001 HB 573 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Bales, K Allow oil and gas board to permit certain coal bed methane gas wells Sponsor: Bales, K LC1010 HB 473 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Younkin, C Revise MEPA - restrict conditions Sponsor: Younkin, C LC1023 SB 364 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Cobb, J Conservation district exemption under streambed and land preservation laws Sponsor: Cobb, J LC1027 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Jacobson, H Revise allocation of funds from certain environmentally related taxes LC1053 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Cobb, J Revise MEPA LC1054 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Cobb, J Revise environmental laws LC1057 HB 332 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Dale, R Revise underground storage tank inspection laws Sponsor: Dale, R LC1070 HB 419 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Shockley, J Create fish and wildlife enforcement program in AG's office Sponsor: Shockley, J LC1104 HB 444 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Legislative Council Reauthorize natural resource damage program Sponsor: Somerville, R By request of: Attorney General Governor LC1123 HB 570 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Shockley, J Clarify authority to bring action under water use act Sponsor: Shockley, J LC1142 HB 513 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Fuchs, D Revise water quality laws for nitrates for single-family systems Sponsor: Fuchs, D LC1159 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Gallus, S Modify water use permits for highway construction LC1163 HB 498 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Branae, G Revise laws governing solid waste management district service charges Sponsor: Branae, G LC1164 HB 460 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Peterson, A Provide voluntary action level for radon gas in buildings Sponsor: Peterson, A LC1201 HB 495 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Olson, A Provide the transfer of revoked coal mine permits Sponsor: Olson, A LC1246 HB 591 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Himmelberger, D Revise major facility siting act Sponsor: Himmelberger, D LC1248 HB 535 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Harris, C Require certification of bond adequacy by mine owner Sponsor: Harris, C LC1335 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Kaufmann, C Carbon dioxide standards for power generating facilities LC1337 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Cobb, J Carbon and pollution offset credits LC1343 HB 334 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Lenhart, R Revise law on type of project eligible for water pollution control funds Sponsor: Lenhart, R LC1368 SB 376 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: DePratu, B Exemption from environmental review for certain actions related to state lands Sponsor: Depratu, B LC1372 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Sprague, M Program to expedite coal-fired electrical generation facilities LC1374 HB 310 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Bixby, N Require water quality permit for coal bed methane discharge to surface water Sponsor: Bixby, N LC1384 HB 446 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Mood, D Referendum on newspaper recycling Sponsor: Mood, D LC1393 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Branae, G Revise requirements prior to commencing oil or gas drilling LC1394 HJ 29 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Carney, E Ambient air quality standards for asbestos Sponsor: Carney, E LC1407 HB 442 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Jayne, J Revise definition of littering as traffic offense Sponsor: Jayne, J LC1412 SB 449 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Tester, J Establish environmental rehabilitation and response account Sponsor: Tester, J LC1413 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Esp, J Tax credit for cooperative weed control efforts LC1418 HB 462 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Witt, J Revise petroleum tank compensation eligibility Sponsor: Witt, J LC1429 SB 378 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Tash, B Revise CECRA to authorize collection of interest on past-due remedial action Sponsor: Tash, B LC1492 HB 571 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Galvin-Halcro, K Restrict location of pesticide weed control facilities Sponsor: Galvin-Halcro, K LC1526 HB 524 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Keane, J Increase fee to fund removal of abandoned vehicles Sponsor: Keane, J LC1553 SB 295 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Hargrove, D Disallow expenditure of state resources in poisoning Cherry Creek Sponsor: Hargrove, D LC1568 SB 408 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: McCarthy, B Significance determination under MEPA Sponsor: Mccarthy, B LC1607 HB 477 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Kasten, D Prohibit use of applicant's assets in calculating fees for producing EIS Sponsor: Kasten, D LC1631 HB 507 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Rome, A Revise junkyard display of vehicles along roadway Sponsor: Rome, A LC1635 HJ 31 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Schmidt, T Resolution on litter and alcohol use Sponsor: Schmidt, T LC1648 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Gutsche, G Study maintenance of streamflow during drought LC1675 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Sliter, P Clarify intent of MEPA LC1680 HB 605 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Mood, D Revise laws governing local and state air quality regulation Sponsor: Mood, D LC1694 SR 12 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Hargrove, D Confirm director of environmental quality Sponsor: Hargrove, D By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee -- Subject: Estates and Trusts LC0030 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: DePratu, B Repeal inheritance tax LC0348 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Legislative Council Clarify inheritance tax rate for future interest By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0449 HB 110 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Noennig, M Allow school districts to invest endowments under uniform management practices Sponsor: Noennig, M LC0529 SB 192 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: DePratu, B Inheritance tax clean up legislation Sponsor: Depratu, B -- Subject: Evidence LC0727 SB 487 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Halligan, M Child hearsay exception in criminal cases involving child witnesses or victims Sponsor: Halligan, M -- Subject: Family Law (see also: Minors) LC0025 HB 486 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Christiaens, C Revise and fund foster care services Sponsor: Jayne, J LC0026 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Christiaens, C Violence prevention program LC0055 SB 283 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Waterman, M Revise citizen review board laws Sponsor: Waterman, M LC0063 SB 27 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Holden, R Allow property and casualty insurance discounts based on marital status Sponsor: Holden, R LC0066 SB 17 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: O'Neil, J Revise best interests of child in parenting plan Sponsor: O'Neil, J LC0083 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Halligan, M District Court mediation process - abuse and neglect cases LC0109 SB 20 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Law, Justice, and Indian Affairs Interim Committee Codify family law exception to contempt appeals Sponsor: Halligan, M By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee LC0115 SB 170 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Law, Justice, and Indian Affairs Interim Committee Revise child abuse and neglect laws Sponsor: Halligan, M By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee LC0261 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Legislative Council Revise abuse and neglect laws By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0262 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Legislative Council Parental contributions to youth's support By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0267 SB 177 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Wells, J Fundamental right of parents in upbringing of child Sponsor: Wells, J LC0282 SB 171 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Legislative Council Revise child support enforcement program Sponsor: Glaser, B By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0291 SB 38 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Legislative Council Revise medical support reform act Sponsor: Grimes, D By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0292 SB 28 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Legislative Council Revise process for modification of child support orders Sponsor: Halligan, M By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0297 SB 132 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Halligan, M Abandoned baby legislation Sponsor: Halligan, M LC0314 SB 29 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Legislative Council Revise jurisdiction for child abuse - youth court Sponsor: Mcnutt, W By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0387 SB 140 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Wells, J Allow parent access to child's library information Sponsor: Wells, J LC0426 SB 116 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Legislative Council Revise laws concerning child abuse & neglect and placement or adoption Sponsor: Stonington, E By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0444 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Legislative Council Discretionary medicaid resource limits for pregnant women and infants By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0448 SB 257 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Bohlinger, J Providing for protection of abandoned children Sponsor: Bohlinger, J LC0452 SB 181 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Cobb, J Include nonprofit family support services as industrial development projects Sponsor: Cobb, J LC0456 HB 296 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Waterman, M Fund post-adoption services, adoption disruption tracking, and adoption hotline Sponsor: Schrumpf, C LC0518 HB 223 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Schmidt, T Revise laws relating to service of process in child abuse & neglect proceedings Sponsor: Schmidt, T LC0525 SJ 8 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Christiaens, C Study privatization of foster care and adoption Sponsor: Christiaens, C LC0540 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Harris, C State payment for costs of abandoned babies LC0642 HB 324 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Mangan, J Licensure for drop-in day care Sponsor: Mangan, J LC0727 SB 487 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Halligan, M Child hearsay exception in criminal cases involving child witnesses or victims Sponsor: Halligan, M LC0797 SB 418 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Grimes, D Board of Public Ed. to adopt rules on teaching sexual abstinence Sponsor: Grimes, D LC0803 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Callahan, T Clarify placement restrictions under multiagency service placement plan LC0818 HB 224 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Hurdle, J Revise laws relating to incarcerated parents of young children Sponsor: Hurdle, J LC0837 SB 229 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Cocchiarella, V Not marital status discrimination to hire spouse Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V LC0861 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Grimes, D Revise parenting plan laws LC0900 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Keenan, B Revise family laws LC0903 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Keenan, B Revise family and social services laws LC1062 HB 313 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Masolo, G Revise laws relating to domestic violence Sponsor: Masolo, G LC1095 HB 546 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Gallik, D Revise law on modification of child support Sponsor: Gallik, D LC1096 HB 316 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Gallik, D Ensure stability of child in amending parenting plans Sponsor: Gallik, D LC1097 HB 545 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Gallik, D Protect parent's due process in family law cases Sponsor: Gallik, D LC1098 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Gallik, D Simplify calculation of child support LC1108 HB 213 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Uniform interstate enforcement of domestic violence protection orders act Sponsor: Newman, B By request of: Attorney General LC1109 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Legislative Council Adoption incentives for state employees By request of: Attorney General LC1193 HB 623 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Mangan, J Tax credit for business providing day care facility Sponsor: Mangan, J LC1197 HB 352 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Doherty, S Interest on unpaid child support at judgment interest rate Sponsor: Callahan, T LC1286 HB 553 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Raser, H Assisted reproduction and gestational agreements Sponsor: Raser, H LC1303 HB 303 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Tramelli, B Fund representation for indigent victims in domestic violence cases Sponsor: Jayne, J LC1411 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Gutsche, G Program for at-home infant care LC1426 SB 338 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Berry, D Increase poverty level for CHIP Sponsor: Berry, D LC1466 HB 337 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Cyr, L Families health first, revise Medicaid and CHIP provisions Sponsor: Forrester, G LC1531 HB 463 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Lee, M Provide unemployment insurance for victims of domestic violence Sponsor: Lee, M LC1585 HB 494 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: Mangan, J Matching funds for child care development Sponsor: Mangan, J LC1636 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: Brown, D Pilot program for providing assistance to at-risk youth and families -- Subject: Federal Government LC0068 SB 18 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: O'Neil, J Driver's license application firearms purchase check Sponsor: O'Neil, J LC0172 SB 42 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Legislative Council Revise Red Rock Lakes water compact Sponsor: Mccarthy, B By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0313 HB 52 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Legislative Council Adopt most recent federal military laws Sponsor: Gallik, D By request of: Department Of Military Affairs LC0372 SB 142 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Legislative Council Procedure when US becomes liquor license owner Sponsor: Sprague, M By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0381 SJ 4 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Taylor, M Urge effective federal weed control and adequate funding Sponsor: Taylor, M LC0556 HJ 3 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Lee, M Urge support for Amtrak southern route Sponsor: Lee, M LC0583 HJ 9 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Lindeen, M Urge requiring equitable services and benefits to all medicare recipients Sponsor: Lindeen, M LC0588 HJ 13 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Lawson, B Encourage harmonization of US and Canadian pesticide registrations Sponsor: Wolery, M LC0649 HJ 4 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Fuchs, D Urge uniform national polling hours Sponsor: Fuchs, D LC0681 SB 457 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Roush, G Authorize use of impact aid for school bonding Sponsor: Ryan, D LC0757 HB 83 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Matthews, G Repeal laws on naturalization duties of clerk of court Sponsor: Matthews, G LC0841 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Shea, D Urge nonprofit use of federal land for free for day LC0845 HJ 11 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Tropila, J Urge recognition of Little Shell tribe of Chippewa Indians Sponsor: Tropila, J LC0878 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Ellingson, J Urge EPA to require long-term solution to contamination from Milltown Dam LC0949 HB 350 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Haines, D End declaration of great depression Sponsor: Haines, D LC0950 HB 410 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Haines, D Accept rights of way across federal land Sponsor: Haines, D LC0975 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Legislative Council Revise insurance law to comply with federal requirements By request of: State Auditor LC1122 HJ 26 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Davies, B Urge nondelegation to international tribunals Sponsor: Davies, B LC1225 HB 626 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: McCann, M State - Fort Belknap water compact Sponsor: Mccann, M LC1228 HB 242 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Brown, R Implement authority to prohibit CB radio interference with ham radio frequencies Sponsor: Brown, R LC1278 SJ 14 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Franklin, E Urge establishing public service obligation for 18-year-olds Sponsor: Franklin, E LC1289 HB 273 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Erickson, R Transfer $3.5 million of TANF funds to affordable housing revolving loan account Sponsor: Erickson, R LC1355 HB 253 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Davies, B Direct attorney general to sue federal government over land ownership Sponsor: Davies, B LC1366 SR 2 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Butcher, E Urge opposition to designation of Missouri River breaks Sponsor: Butcher, E LC1425 HR 2 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Thomas, B Urge rejection of monument designation for breaks Sponsor: Witt, J LC1452 HJ 18 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: Lewis, D Urge Congressional support for Lewis & Clark bicentennial Sponsor: Lewis, D LC1453 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Bixby, N Beef checkoff fee for benefit of Indian ranchers LC1480 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Brueggeman, J Urge opposition to roadless order LC1573 HJ 10 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Vick, S Encourage continued snowmobile use in Yellowstone Park Sponsor: Vick, S LC1579 SB 262 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Wells, J Eliminate social security numbers on hunting and fishing applications Sponsor: Wells, J LC1585 HB 494 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: Mangan, J Matching funds for child care development Sponsor: Mangan, J LC1589 SJ 11 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Crismore, W Oppose DOT proposal on truck driver hours of service Sponsor: Tester, J LC1600 HJ 22 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Adams, D Urge commitment to original forest service mandate Sponsor: Curtiss, A LC1610 HJ 20 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Curtiss, A Urge federal implementation of power generation Sponsor: Curtiss, A LC1639 HJ 19 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Curtiss, A Urge support for multiple use of national forests; oppose roadless initiative Sponsor: Curtiss, A LC1649 HB 606 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Rice, D Legislative nullification of unconstitutional acts of Congress Sponsor: Rice, D LC1665 HJ 25 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Haines, D Urge salvage of burned timber Sponsor: Haines, D LC1677 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: Sliter, P Governor's office of congressional affairs By request of: Governor LC1685 HJ 27 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Bales, K EQC oversight for EIS on proposed coal-bed natural gas resources development Sponsor: Bales, K LC1711 SB 433 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Mahlum, D County revenue distribution of forest reserve funds Sponsor: Elliott, J By request of: (S) Local Government Standing Committee LC1716 SB 425 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Glaser, B Clarify vocational education agency laws for receipt of federal funds Sponsor: Glaser, B By request of: (S) Education And Cultural Resources Standing Committee LC1739 HJ 38 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: Waddill, B Urge support for Montana purple heart memorial Sponsor: Waddill, B LC1753 HJ 44 Drafter: Maly, S Requester: Curtiss, A Request federal intervention for wholesale electricity price stability Sponsor: Curtiss, A -- Subject: Financial Institutions (see also: Credit Transactions) LC0167 SB 201 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Bishop, A Prohibit automatic teller machines on gambling premises Sponsor: Bishop, A LC0226 HB 138 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Legislative Council Revise deferred deposit loan laws Sponsor: Mangan, J By request of: Department Of Commerce LC0392 SB 93 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Waterman, M Revise negotiable instruments law to address lost, destroyed, or stolen checks Sponsor: Halligan, M LC0401 SB 189 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: McNutt, W Revise banking laws Sponsor: Mcnutt, W LC0463 HB 220 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Lawson, B Revise credit union laws Sponsor: Lawson, B LC0593 SB 106 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Sprague, M Require certain commercial loan agreements to be written for enforcement Sponsor: Sprague, M LC0641 HB 539 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Mangan, J Regulate auto title loan businesses Sponsor: Mangan, J LC0842 SB 368 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Shea, D Clarify law on mortgage filing - incorporation of other filings Sponsor: Shea, D LC1218 HB 574 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Golie, G Require escrow agents to record documents for contracts for deed transfers Sponsor: Golie, G LC1574 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Taylor, M Revise credit card interest laws -- Subject: Fires and Fire Protection LC0002 HB 90 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Shockley, J Maintain registry & establish procedures for design of fire extinguishing system Sponsor: Shockley, J LC0029 HB 231 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Lawson, B Revise monthly pension for volunteer firefighters Sponsor: Lawson, B LC0511 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Ellis, A Revise laws governing fire districts LC0550 HB 302 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Haines, D Clarify liability for fire suppression costs in wildland-urban interface Sponsor: Haines, D LC0615 HB 139 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Gallik, D Property insurance rate reduction for certain fire resistant structures Sponsor: Gallik, D LC0657 HB 17 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Supplemental appropriation for DNRC fire costs Sponsor: Haines, D By request of: Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC1272 SB 289 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Tester, J Allow transfer of certain firefighters between retirement systems Sponsor: Tester, J LC1352 SB 389 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Cobb, J Expand state hail insurance program to include fire insurance Sponsor: Cobb, J LC1371 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Ekegren, P Fee for rural fire protection in fire service areas LC1377 HB 602 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Whitaker, J Certain employers may participate in Firefighters' Unified Retirement System Sponsor: Whitaker, J LC1475 HB 469 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Rice, D Include acquisition of real property within authority of rural fire district Sponsor: Rice, D LC1509 HB 523 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Whitaker, J Monthly pension increase for retired volunteer firefighter Sponsor: Whitaker, J LC1510 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Whitaker, J Equipment loans for volunteer fire districts LC1554 HB 515 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Lehman, L Activation for retired volunteer firefighters Sponsor: Lehman, L LC1596 SB 482 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: McNutt, W Worker's compensation insurance for volunteer firefighters Sponsor: Ekegren, P LC1651 HB 648 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Kaufmann, C Trust fund for fire suppression and land use planning Sponsor: Kaufmann, C LC1750 HJ 42 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Kaufmann, C Study alternatives for funding fire suppression Sponsor: Kaufmann, C -- Subject: Fish and Wildlife LC0204 SB 54 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: State Administration, Public Retirement Systems, and Veterans' Affairs Interim Committee Revise hunting license for active duty military Sponsor: Roush, G By request of: State Administration, Public Retirement Systems, And Veterans' Affairs Interim C LC0219 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Legislative Council Interim study on water rights for ponds By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0283 HB 142 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Legislative Council Authorize rules restricting nonresident mountain lion licenses Sponsor: Somerville, R By request of: Department Of Fish, Wildlife, And Parks LC0284 SB 104 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Legislative Council Revise fish and game enforcement laws Sponsor: Sprague, M By request of: Department Of Fish, Wildlife, And Parks LC0285 HB 99 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Legislative Council Repeal termination of separation of nonresident deer and elk license Sponsor: Devlin, R By request of: Department Of Fish, Wildlife, And Parks LC0303 HB 39 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Legislative Council Revise statutes regulating fishing by youths and seniors Sponsor: Fuchs, D By request of: Department Of Fish, Wildlife, And Parks LC0304 SB 105 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Legislative Council Enterprise fund for state park visitor services Sponsor: Mahlum, D By request of: Department Of Fish, Wildlife, And Parks LC0360 HB 74 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Clark, E Increase game wardens' and peace officers' service retirement benefit formula LC0399 SB 285 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: McNutt, W Revise conservation license laws Sponsor: Mcnutt, W LC0433 SB 353 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Taylor, M Rural development through quality block management Sponsor: Taylor, M LC0436 SB 163 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Legislative Council Reclassify certain species for management purposes Sponsor: Grosfield, L By request of: Department Of Fish, Wildlife, And Parks LC0549 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Haines, D Hunting heritage bill LC0619 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Facey, T Close hunting district to all bear hunting if grizzly illegally killed in dist. LC0719 HB 634 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Lindeen, M Appropriate money for fish ladder at Cartersville diversion Sponsor: Lindeen, M LC0749 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Younkin, C Revise military hunting license law LC0769 HB 454 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Clark, P Allow issuance of landowner either-sex elk permits Sponsor: Clark, P LC0820 SB 238 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Tester, J Increase out-of-state waterfowl license fee Sponsor: Tester, J LC0826 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Witt, J Revise FWP authority - Museum of northern Great Plains LC0865 HB 398 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Gutsche, G Fisheries enhancement emphasis for native species of special concern Sponsor: Gutsche, G LC0868 HB 186 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Holden, R Fund predator control Sponsor: Holden, L LC0873 HB 264 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Lewis, D Montanan's right to hunt wild game - state regulation to enhance populations Sponsor: Lewis, D LC0884 HJ 16 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Kaufmann, C Agency study re: control of importation of exotic animals Sponsor: Haines, D LC0885 SB 431 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Kaufmann, C Clarify laws on commercial collection of nongame wildlife Sponsor: Stonington, E LC0886 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Kaufmann, C Bald eagle protection act LC0940 SB 186 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Cobb, J Clarify terms of resident temporary fishing license LC0942 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Legislative Council Block management to increase access to rivers and streams By request of: Governor LC0948 HB 487 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Haines, D Lottery drawing for certain big game licenses Sponsor: Haines, D LC0954 HB 306 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Balyeat, J Requirements for setting aside nonresident big game and deer combined licenses Sponsor: Balyeat, J LC0987 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Grosfield, L Clarify authority to destroy injured game animals LC1007 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Legislative Council Clarify management of prairie dogs By request of: Department Of Fish, Wildlife, And Parks LC1015 HB 282 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Keenan, B Eliminate social security number on hunting and fishing license applications Sponsor: Laszloffy, J LC1047 HB 215 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Shockley, J Retain unimproved fishing access sites; eliminate resident user fees Sponsor: Shockley, J LC1081 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Clark, P Mountain lion validation LC1082 HB 538 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Clark, P Require hunter safety course for first time licensee Sponsor: Clark, P LC1083 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Clark, P Regulate number of nonresident fishing licenses LC1084 HB 520 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Clark, P Student hunter safety education or hunting activity release time program Sponsor: Clark, P LC1085 HB 305 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Clark, P Alternative livestock ranch bonding requirement for license renewal Sponsor: Gutsche, G LC1160 HB 185 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Gallus, S Revising the duration of & removing termination of youth comb. sports license Sponsor: Gallus, S LC1215 HB 388 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Golie, G Revise information needed on hunting or fishing license application -- DL number Sponsor: Golie, G LC1223 SB 286 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Stonington, E Prepare headwaters state park for Lewis & Clark bicentennial Sponsor: Stonington, E LC1236 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Thomas, B Use FWP funds for hunting impacts on county roads LC1253 HB 228 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Fuchs, D Limit nonresident fishing on certain streams Sponsor: Fuchs, D LC1254 HB 292 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Fuchs, D Fees to fund fishing access enhancement program Sponsor: Fuchs, D LC1290 SB 291 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Nelson, L Compensation for landowners suffering wild game damage Sponsor: Nelson, L LC1323 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Gallus, S Cap fishing guide licenses LC1324 HB 480 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Gallus, S Moratorium on fishing outfitter licenses Sponsor: Gallus, S LC1334 HB 451 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Golie, G Revise disabled hunter law Sponsor: Golie, G LC1340 SB 437 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Cole, M Supplemental game damage licenses Sponsor: Cole, M LC1350 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Shockley, J Require compensation or mitigation for game damage LC1351 SB 304 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Nelson, L Clarify upland game bird habitat enhancement Sponsor: Nelson, L LC1381 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Cobb, J Allow property owner kill permits for game damaging property LC1403 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Tropila, J Revise fishing guide license fees LC1416 HB 569 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Esp, J Revise outfitter laws Sponsor: Esp, J LC1417 HB 556 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Esp, J Livestock damage indemnification and compensation program -- predation Sponsor: Esp, J LC1439 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Toole, K Prohibit purchase of access to hunting or fishing activity LC1447 HB 516 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Jent, L Appropriate funds for game warden trainee program at MSU and UM Sponsor: Jent, L LC1454 HB 492 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Clark, P Change prairie dog classification to species in need of management Sponsor: Clark, P LC1522 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: McCann, M FWP participation in weed control LC1553 SB 295 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Hargrove, D Disallow expenditure of state resources in poisoning Cherry Creek Sponsor: Hargrove, D LC1579 SB 262 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Wells, J Eliminate social security numbers on hunting and fishing applications Sponsor: Wells, J LC1604 HB 365 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Esp, J Designate state butterfly Sponsor: Whitaker, J LC1641 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Clark, P Increase nonresident hunting fee for block management LC1648 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Gutsche, G Study maintenance of streamflow during drought LC1695 SR 14 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Hargrove, D Confirm director of fish, wildlife, and parks Sponsor: Hargrove, D By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1705 HB 554 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Thomas, F Increase certain nonresident hunting and fishing fees Sponsor: Sliter, P LC1746 HJ 43 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: Hurdle, J Study designation and distribution of hunting licenses Sponsor: Clark, P -- Subject: Forests and Forestry LC0255 HB 259 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Grosfield, L Create forest stewardship program Sponsor: Mood, D LC0256 HB 260 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Grosfield, L Increase fire hazard reduction agreement fees Sponsor: Mood, D LC0659 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Mood, D Fund forest stewardship program LC0774 HJ 21 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Laible, R Request study on issues of balancing forest fuels management with air quality Sponsor: Laible, R LC0989 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Grosfield, L Include economic considerations in permitting and other functions LC1244 SB 355 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Crismore, W Revise requirements for securing logs on pole trailers Sponsor: Crismore, W LC1408 HB 568 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Jayne, J Tree planting on school trust land Sponsor: Jayne, J LC1409 HB 576 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Jayne, J State land timber sale costs and revenue accounted for on sale basis Sponsor: Jayne, J LC1427 SJ 13 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Crismore, W Urge reciprocity on state timber sales Sponsor: Crismore, W LC1480 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Brueggeman, J Urge opposition to roadless order LC1600 HJ 22 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Adams, D Urge commitment to original forest service mandate Sponsor: Curtiss, A LC1639 HJ 19 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Curtiss, A Urge support for multiple use of national forests; oppose roadless initiative Sponsor: Curtiss, A LC1658 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Cocchiarella, V Resolution on timber, jobs, & economic development LC1664 HB 599 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Haines, D Revise minimum slash hazard Sponsor: Haines, D LC1665 HJ 25 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Haines, D Urge salvage of burned timber Sponsor: Haines, D LC1711 SB 433 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Mahlum, D County revenue distribution of forest reserve funds Sponsor: Elliott, J By request of: (S) Local Government Standing Committee LC1743 SB 511 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: DePratu, B Revise university system funding through trust land use Sponsor: Thomas, F By request of: (S) Taxation Standing Committee -- Subject: Gambling LC0071 HB 357 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Miller, K Provide bonuses for MT horse breeders and promote horseracing in Montana Sponsor: Fuchs, D LC0167 SB 201 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Bishop, A Prohibit automatic teller machines on gambling premises Sponsor: Bishop, A LC0230 HB 26 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Legislative Council Exempt certain horseracing personnel from work comp Sponsor: Clark, E By request of: Department Of Commerce LC0440 HB 35 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Authorize additional lottery agreements with governmental entities Sponsor: Mckenney, J By request of: Department Of Commerce LC0568 HB 188 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Clark, E Transfer portion of video gaming revenue to horse racing Sponsor: Clark, E LC1039 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Lee, M Use lottery revenue for scholarships LC1188 HB 580 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Erickson, R Allowing local control of some aspects of gambling -- permits Sponsor: Erickson, R LC1205 HB 183 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Juneau, C Licensure requirements for addiction counselors Sponsor: Juneau, C LC1227 HB 519 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: McKenney, J Revise eligibility for video gambling machine tax credit Sponsor: Forrester, G LC1321 HB 581 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Waddill, B Require determination of convenience and necessity for gambling license Sponsor: Waddill, B LC1491 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Matthews, G Create gambling treatment fund LC1620 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Holden, L Revise gambling laws LC1621 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Cobb, J Generally revise gambling laws LC1623 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Gallus, S Temporary operating authority for gambling licenses -- Subject: Health (see also: Health Care Services; Safety) LC0015 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Doherty, S Constitutional trust fund for tobacco settlement funds LC0241 SB 34 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Legislative Council Revise health facility authority law Sponsor: Johnson, R By request of: Department Of Commerce LC0281 SB 50 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Legislative Council Smoke free state buildings Sponsor: Waterman, M By request of: Department Of Administration LC0316 SB 166 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Legislative Council Revise tuberculosis laws Sponsor: Stonington, E By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0377 HB 43 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Treasure state endowment program emergency grants Sponsor: Holden, L By request of: Department Of Commerce Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC0385 SB 129 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Legislative Council Implement tobacco settlement trust fund Sponsor: Berry, D By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0437 SB 178 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Legislative Council Repeal certificate of need for health care facilities laws if program not funded Sponsor: Tash, B By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0555 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Lee, M Require diabetes insurance coverage LC0558 SB 414 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Christiaens, C Prohibit all products clauses in health insurance Sponsor: Cobb, J LC0562 SB 440 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Christiaens, C Disclosure to consumers health care service cost participation requirements Sponsor: Christiaens, C LC0666 HB 482 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Gillan, K Use tobacco settlement interest & income for participation in cancer drug trials Sponsor: Gillan, K LC0852 SB 221 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: O'Neil, J Eliminate certificate of need laws for certain facilities Sponsor: Johnson, R LC0913 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Glaser, B Revise health and safety laws LC0951 HB 618 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Balyeat, J Use tobacco settlement funds for income tax credits for health insurance Sponsor: Balyeat, J LC0968 SB 315 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Legislative Council Subsidized premiums for comprehensive health association coverage Sponsor: Franklin, E By request of: State Auditor LC0971 SB 316 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Legislative Council Tax credit for small business health insurance premiums Sponsor: Stonington, E By request of: State Auditor LC0979 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Gillan, K Regulate for profit fitness centers LC1003 HB 218 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Facey, T Regulate potable water haulers and sellers Sponsor: Facey, T LC1026 SB 184 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Cobb, J Expand interagency coordinating council for prevention programs members Sponsor: Cobb, J LC1040 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Lee, M Revise public entity group insurance LC1052 SB 211 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Shea, D Eliminate Commerce Department's duties on asbestos regulation Sponsor: Shea, D LC1080 HB 359 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Clark, P Expand DNA database to all felonies Sponsor: Clark, P LC1105 HB 369 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Legislative Council Maintain minimum cigarette pack size in tobacco settlement Sponsor: Laslovich, J By request of: Attorney General LC1106 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Legislative Council Restrict tobacco sales in proximity to schools By request of: Attorney General LC1141 SB 399 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Holden, R Licensure of sexually oriented business Sponsor: Holden, R LC1143 HB 597 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Kaufmann, C Revise laws governing food establishments Sponsor: Kaufmann, C LC1211 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Keenan, B Revise food purveyor's license fee LC1373 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Gillan, K Protective measures for unprocessed game farm animal parts LC1394 HJ 29 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Carney, E Ambient air quality standards for asbestos Sponsor: Carney, E LC1395 HB 269 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Carney, E FTE for asbestos community liaison Sponsor: Carney, E LC1410 HB 549 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Gutsche, G Increase awareness of links to breast cancer; grants Sponsor: Gutsche, G LC1415 HB 583 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Esp, J Mental heath advanced directive Sponsor: Esp, J LC1491 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Matthews, G Create gambling treatment fund LC1494 HB 468 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Galvin-Halcro, K Newborn hearing screening, tracking, & intervention Sponsor: Galvin-Halcro, K LC1495 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Christiaens, C Revise genetics programs LC1521 HB 409 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Peterson, A Exempt local government health benefit plans from levy cap Sponsor: Peterson, A LC1545 SB 464 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: Harrington, D Immunization requirements for long-term care facilities Sponsor: Harrington, D LC1699 SR 8 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Hargrove, D Confirm director of public health and human services Sponsor: Toole, K By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1703 HB 478 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Golie, G Revise reporting, release, and type of information for central tumor registry Sponsor: Golie, G -- Subject: Health Care Services (see also: Health) LC0036 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Keenan, B Use tobacco settlement proceeds for medicaid match LC0099 HB 595 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Doherty, S Montana Prescription Drug Fair Pricing Act Sponsor: Newman, B LC0104 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Law, Justice, and Indian Affairs Interim Committee Providing that a physician-assistant certified may perform previability abortion By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee LC0110 SB 5 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Law, Justice, and Indian Affairs Interim Committee Clarify information disclosure of peer review committee Sponsor: Grimes, D By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee LC0120 SB 97 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Business and Labor Interim Committee Revise travel expenses for medical treatment for work comp Sponsor: Mahlum, D By request of: Business And Labor Interim Committee LC0198 SB 51 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: State Administration, Public Retirement Systems, and Veterans' Affairs Interim Committee Public employee qualified health care expense accounts Sponsor: Hargrove, D By request of: State Administration, Public Retirement Systems, And Veterans' Affairs Interim C LC0199 HB 63 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: State Administration, Public Retirement Systems, and Veterans' Affairs Interim Committee Disability benefits plan for defined contribution retirement plan Sponsor: Dell, T By request of: State Administration, Public Retirement Systems, And Veterans' Affairs Interim C LC0238 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Legislative Council Revise pharmacy laws By request of: Department Of Commerce LC0239 HB 50 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Legislative Council Revise chemical dependency licensing laws -- addiction councelors Sponsor: Juneau, C By request of: Department Of Commerce LC0245 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Keenan, B Revise Montana comprehensive health association laws LC0258 HB 98 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Miller, K Revise chiropractic legal panel funding Sponsor: Lewis, D LC0291 SB 38 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Legislative Council Revise medical support reform act Sponsor: Grimes, D By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0297 SB 132 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Halligan, M Abandoned baby legislation Sponsor: Halligan, M LC0315 SB 169 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Legislative Council Pregnancy screening for hepatitis B Sponsor: Franklin, E By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0316 SB 166 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Legislative Council Revise tuberculosis laws Sponsor: Stonington, E By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0317 HB 79 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Legislative Council Revise personal care facility laws Sponsor: Thomas, B By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0374 HB 56 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Lawson, B Local government ambulance service exception to insurance code Sponsor: Lawson, B LC0385 SB 129 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Legislative Council Implement tobacco settlement trust fund Sponsor: Berry, D By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0429 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Legislative Council Appropriate drug rebate money to Medicaid program and to mental health services By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0441 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Legislative Council Authorize increased poverty level for CHIP participation By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0444 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Legislative Council Discretionary medicaid resource limits for pregnant women and infants By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0451 HB 96 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Hurdle, J Allocate tobacco settlement funds to Children's Health Care Initiative Sponsor: Hurdle, J LC0457 SB 88 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Waterman, M Continue Medicaid funding for youth leaving foster care until age 21 Sponsor: Waterman, M LC0545 SB 309 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Nelson, L Limit duration of recovery care bed in outpatient surgical center Sponsor: Halligan, M LC0546 SB 194 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Nelson, L Define critical access hospitals Sponsor: Nelson, L LC0557 HB 222 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Lee, M Expand CHIP for certain parents Sponsor: Lee, M LC0559 SB 412 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Christiaens, C Bargaining for health care providers Sponsor: Cobb, J LC0560 SB 288 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Christiaens, C Distribution of unused drugs to low income individuals Sponsor: Christiaens, C LC0561 SB 415 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Christiaens, C Health care insurance payments sent to provider Sponsor: Cobb, J LC0564 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Christiaens, C Review of conversion of nonprofit healthcare entities LC0583 HJ 9 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Lindeen, M Urge requiring equitable services and benefits to all medicare recipients Sponsor: Lindeen, M LC0594 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Thomas, F Revise health service corporation laws LC0595 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Thomas, F Reform of health service corporations LC0597 HB 175 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Legislative Council Revise health care information act for disclosure to medical examiner Sponsor: Jent, L By request of: Attorney General LC0635 SB 310 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Waterman, M Revise comprehensive health association laws Sponsor: Waterman, M LC0636 SB 210 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Waterman, M Revise retirement for county hospital and rest home employees Sponsor: Waterman, M LC0673 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Elliott, J Revise laws governing massage therapy LC0679 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Roush, G Implement multi-state licensing of RN's in Montana LC0680 SB 329 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Roush, G Authorize temporary licensure of Canadian and Out of State RN/LPN in Montana Sponsor: Roush, G LC0692 HB 375 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Legislative Council clarify nonresident health care professional vehicle registration exemption Sponsor: Carney, E By request of: Attorney General LC0701 HB 458 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Barrett, D Required managed care medical director to be physician Sponsor: Barrett, D LC0726 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Dell, T Preschool immunization promotion LC0747 HB 355 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Kaufmann, C Require insurance to cover contraception Sponsor: Kaufmann, C LC0748 HB 237 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Carney, E Voluntary home care registry Sponsor: Carney, E LC0765 SB 324 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Harrington, D Require claims against chemical dependency facilities to legal panel Sponsor: Harrington, D LC0772 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Laible, R Tax credit for nursing home bed tax LC0794 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Elliott, J State to bid prescription drug costs for citizens LC0801 HB 180 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Callahan, T Allow examine by Phys. Ass't. or APRN of youth under order of commitment Sponsor: Callahan, T LC0819 HJ 5 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Hurdle, J Urge redistribution of federal military budget Sponsor: Hurdle, J LC0840 HB 406 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Gillan, K Insurance coverage for diabetes Sponsor: Gillan, K LC0853 HB 456 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Gutsche, G Breast and cervical treatment act Sponsor: Gutsche, G LC0855 SB 311 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Cocchiarella, V Revise occupational disease law Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V LC0864 HB 582 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Gutsche, G DPHHS feasibility report on chronic disease tracking and registry Sponsor: Gutsche, G LC0909 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Ellingson, J Prescription drug fair pricing act LC0910 SB 485 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Ellingson, J Insurance service privacy Sponsor: Ellingson, J LC0911 SB 488 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Ellingson, J Fine for insurer or health care provider releasing patient information Sponsor: Ellingson, J LC0928 SB 422 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Grimes, D revise definitions for managed care plan networks Sponsor: Grimes, D LC0929 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Grimes, D Revise health care access LC0930 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Grimes, D Implement agency recommendation on access to health care LC0946 SB 477 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Jacobson, H Clarify use of safety restraints in nursing homes Sponsor: Jergeson, G LC0947 SB 476 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Jacobson, H Clarify nursing home certification requirements; require rules Sponsor: Keenan, B LC1016 HB 227 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Shea, D Revise silicosis benefits Sponsor: Tropila, J LC1029 HB 240 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Tash, B Create trauma care fund -- vehicle fee increase Sponsor: Mckenney, J LC1031 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Thomas, B Prohibit insurance discrimination for TMD LC1032 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Jacobson, H Regulate group insurance pharmacy agreements LC1137 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Elliott, J Pool for health care benefits for teachers LC1144 HB 172 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Holden, L County hospital employee exemption from mandated leave Sponsor: Holden, L LC1169 HB 333 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Jent, L Work comp attorney fees for improperly denied medical benefit Sponsor: Jent, L LC1171 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Jent, L Remove limit on noneconomic damages in medical malpractice LC1192 SB 321 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Wanzenried, D Insurance freedom of choice -- physical therapists Sponsor: Mahlum, D LC1196 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Mangan, J State sponsored methadone program LC1224 HB 503 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Bohlinger, J State contribution for insurance for HIV victims Sponsor: Buzzas, R LC1252 HJ 12 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Harris, C Urge dedication of all tobacco settlement proceeds to trust fund Sponsor: Harris, C LC1284 HB 534 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Raser, H Senior citizen tax credit for prescription drugs Sponsor: Raser, H LC1308 SB 248 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Younkin, C Revise laws on information collected by health care review committees Sponsor: Grimes, D LC1309 HB 309 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Younkin, C Include ambulatory surgical centers in health care lien laws Sponsor: Younkin, C LC1313 SB 461 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Franklin, E Informed consent for hysterectomy Sponsor: Franklin, E LC1316 HB 510 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Lawson, B Provide gastrostomy or jejunostomy tube feeding not nursing scope of practice Sponsor: Lawson, B LC1332 HB 484 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Hurdle, J Referendum on tobacco funds allocation Sponsor: Hurdle, J LC1353 SB 247 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Cobb, J Revise Medicaid fraud law Sponsor: Cobb, J LC1367 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Thomas, B Medical service providers groups to accept certain health care providers LC1382 SB 336 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Berry, D Tobacco trust interest for health care center Sponsor: Berry, D LC1392 HB 279 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: McKenney, J Revise pharmacy laws Sponsor: Mckenney, J LC1411 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Gutsche, G Program for at-home infant care LC1426 SB 338 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Berry, D Increase poverty level for CHIP Sponsor: Berry, D LC1440 SB 271 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Toole, K Revise nursing practice laws LC1466 HB 337 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Cyr, L Families health first, revise Medicaid and CHIP provisions Sponsor: Forrester, G LC1476 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Harrington, D Clarify nonmonetary insurance benefit for chemical dependency treatment LC1477 HB 540 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Branae, G State purchase of prescription drugs for mental health patients Sponsor: Branae, G LC1478 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Miller, K Allow similar businesses to group for health insurance purchase LC1494 HB 468 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Galvin-Halcro, K Newborn hearing screening, tracking, & intervention Sponsor: Galvin-Halcro, K LC1501 HB 411 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Harris, C Revise authority of medicaid fraud unit Sponsor: Harris, C LC1517 HB 424 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Bishop, A Health carriers & managed care entities responsible - health treatment decision Sponsor: Peterson, K LC1545 SB 464 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: Harrington, D Immunization requirements for long-term care facilities Sponsor: Harrington, D LC1552 SB 420 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Waterman, M Standardized forms and educational materials to personal-care facilities Sponsor: Waterman, M LC1556 SB 361 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Dale, R Revise physician's lien law Sponsor: Mcnutt, W LC1599 HB 590 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Hurdle, J Medicaid annualized income, no asset test, presume eligibility for infants Sponsor: Hurdle, J LC1629 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Halligan, M Tobacco use prevention program accountability LC1654 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Grimes, D Health care provider right of conscience LC1655 SB 458 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Pease, G Revise admission to state hospital Sponsor: Waterman, M LC1748 SJ 22 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Mahlum, D Interim study of health insurance and rising health care costs Sponsor: Christiaens, C By request of: (S) Local Government Standing Committee -- Subject: Highways and Roads LC0021 SB 14 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Bishop, A Require smooth road surface and bridge approaches Sponsor: Bishop, A LC0065 SB 259 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Tester, J Revise highway fencing requirements under certain circumstances - county park Sponsor: Tester, J LC0070 SB 3 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Kitzenberg, S Require 4 lane highway from N.D. border to Troy Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S LC0114 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Christiaens, C County road damage recovery LC0209 SB 152 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Legislative Council Revise laws for disposition of excess DOT land Sponsor: Mahlum, D By request of: Department Of Transportation LC0211 HB 166 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Legislative Council Allow conveyance of wetland mitigation site with perpetual conservation covenant Sponsor: Lee, M By request of: Department Of Transportation LC0216 HB 33 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Legislative Council Short term water right lease for road work or dust abatement Sponsor: Younkin, C By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0235 SB 72 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Revenue and Taxation Interim Committee Uniform distribution of motor vehicle revenue to highway account Sponsor: Glaser, B By request of: Revenue And Taxation Interim Committee LC0391 SB 62 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: McCarthy, B Designate Mill Creek highway as secondary highway Sponsor: Mccarthy, B LC0406 SB 348 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Halligan, M Clarify sounding of locomotive horn at public crossings Sponsor: Elliott, J LC0443 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Legislative Council Study committee for design-build/warranty contracting for roads and bridges By request of: Department Of Transportation LC0705 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Stonington, E Revise road easements in subdivisions LC0783 HB 499 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: Facey, T Encourage use of recycled, postconsumer glass -- credit against fees Sponsor: Facey, T LC0809 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Sliter, P Authorize telecommunications facilities in controlled access right- of-way LC0871 SB 300 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Holden, R Allow executive order lifting weight limits on farm trucks Sponsor: Holden, R LC0959 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Grimes, D Right of way acquisition LC1159 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Gallus, S Modify water use permits for highway construction LC1198 HJ 30 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Story, B Department of Transportation funding and planning resolution Sponsor: Story, B LC1204 SB 237 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Cole, M Revise multistate highway transportation agreement Sponsor: Cole, M LC1236 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Thomas, B Use FWP funds for hunting impacts on county roads LC1318 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Holden, R Clarify livestock owner immunity in open range LC1336 HB 285 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Bitney, R Revise laws on utility use of public right-of-way Sponsor: Bitney, R LC1360 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Price, W Eliminate use on on-taxed fuel on public roads - special fuel users license LC1386 HB 506 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Brown, R Prohibit leaving construction equipment or vehicles in construction clear zone Sponsor: Brown, R LC1470 HB 408 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Schmidt, T Clarify law on obstruction of county roads Sponsor: Schmidt, T LC1513 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Branae, G RSID for private road LC1529 HB 447 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Lewis, D Funding for planning and design of Marysville road reconstruction Sponsor: Lewis, D LC1555 HB 423 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Dell, T Road transfer consideration prior to abandonment Sponsor: Dell, T LC1589 SJ 11 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Crismore, W Oppose DOT proposal on truck driver hours of service Sponsor: Tester, J LC1631 HB 507 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Rome, A Revise junkyard display of vehicles along roadway Sponsor: Rome, A LC1635 HJ 31 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Schmidt, T Resolution on litter and alcohol use Sponsor: Schmidt, T LC1653 HB 528 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Story, B Clarify use of county road and bridge easements for access purposes Sponsor: Story, B LC1656 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Kitzenberg, S Comprehensive study of highway 2 LC1666 HB 529 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Pattison, J Revise overweight vehicle tolerance standards Sponsor: Pattison, J -- Subject: Housing LC0004 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Bohlinger, J Prison industry prefabrication of low income housing LC0024 HB 389 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Lawson, B Installation standards for manufactured homes Sponsor: Lawson, B LC0072 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Lawson, B Revise remedies for manufactured housing warranty LC0380 HB 57 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Revenue and Taxation Interim Committee Transfer $0.5 million from sec. 8 housing to afford. housing revolving account Sponsor: Erickson, R By request of: Revenue And Taxation Interim Committee LC0637 HB 76 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Mangan, J Increase sentence for gang related crime on public housing property Sponsor: Mangan, J LC0638 HB 77 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Mangan, J Increase penalty for sale of drugs near public housing Sponsor: Mangan, J LC0651 HB 102 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Golie, G Revise law on common elements of condominiums Sponsor: Golie, G LC0733 HB 435 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Lawson, B Loans for teachers to purchase housing in school district Sponsor: Lawson, B LC1129 HB 439 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Jacobson, H Revise appointment process for housing authority commissioners Sponsor: Jacobson, H LC1164 HB 460 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Peterson, A Provide voluntary action level for radon gas in buildings Sponsor: Peterson, A LC1233 HB 414 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Christiaens, C Use TANF funding for low and moderate housing thru board of housing Sponsor: Clark, E LC1269 SB 350 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Ellingson, J Income tax credit for contributions to housing trust fund Sponsor: Ellingson, J LC1273 SB 244 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Halligan, M Revise treasure state endowment to include affordable housing criteria Sponsor: Halligan, M LC1289 HB 273 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Erickson, R Transfer $3.5 million of TANF funds to affordable housing revolving loan account Sponsor: Erickson, R LC1561 HB 471 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Ripley, R Prison industries factory-built modular home program -- Subject: Indians LC0101 HB 165 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Law, Justice, and Indian Affairs Interim Committee Repatriation for human remains Sponsor: Gutsche, G By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee LC0116 HB 21 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Law, Justice, and Indian Affairs Interim Committee Extend duration of Indian economic development commission Sponsor: Eggers, B By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee LC0362 HB 53 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Juneau, C Indian hiring preference for reservation schools Sponsor: Juneau, C LC0599 HB 271 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Legislative Council Revise state-tribal cooperative agreements law Sponsor: Jayne, J By request of: Attorney General LC0628 SB 270 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Toole, K Jurisdiction disclosure for real estate sales on reservations Sponsor: Toole, K LC0644 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Smith, F Tribal member and military exemption from vehicle registration fee LC0681 SB 457 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Roush, G Authorize use of impact aid for school bonding Sponsor: Ryan, D LC0712 HB 107 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Eggers, B Equitable distribution of sport fish and wildlife restoration revenue Sponsor: Eggers, B LC0825 HB 288 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Juneau, C Statutory appropriation for nonbeneficiary students in tribal colleges Sponsor: Bixby, N LC0845 HJ 11 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Tropila, J Urge recognition of Little Shell tribe of Chippewa Indians Sponsor: Tropila, J LC1185 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Eggers, B Authorize Indian made license plates LC1225 HB 626 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: McCann, M State - Fort Belknap water compact Sponsor: Mccann, M LC1299 HJ 32 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Bixby, N Request legislative performance audit on child protective services Sponsor: Bixby, N LC1387 HB 267 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Juneau, C Allow tribal colleges to apply for state adult education funds Sponsor: Juneau, C LC1453 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Bixby, N Beef checkoff fee for benefit of Indian ranchers LC1525 HB 374 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Eggers, B Revise law on coordinator of Indian affairs Sponsor: Eggers, B LC1537 HB 627 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: Juneau, C Establish prerelease center on reservation Sponsor: Juneau, C LC1615 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Juneau, C Allow OPI to share information with tribal education departments LC1619 HB 579 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Wolery, M Revise unemployment with respect to Tribes Sponsor: Juneau, C -- Subject: Information Technology (see also: Communications) LC0602 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Lindeen, M Technology training development program LC0605 HB 88 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Lindeen, M Include advanced telecommunications infrastructure in treasure state endowment Sponsor: Lindeen, M LC1315 HB 239 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Lewis, D Access to information technology for visually impaired Sponsor: Thomas, B -- Subject: Institutions (see also: Dev. Dis., Persons With; Mental Illness) LC1633 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Lenhart, R Retain status of Eastmont -- Subject: Insurance LC0033 SB 86 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Holden, R Prohibit insurer from authorizing use on nonoriginal vehicle repair parts Sponsor: Holden, R LC0062 SB 26 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Holden, R Limit noneconomic damages of uninsured motorists & prohibit recovery by felon Sponsor: Holden, R LC0063 SB 27 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Holden, R Allow property and casualty insurance discounts based on marital status Sponsor: Holden, R LC0199 HB 63 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: State Administration, Public Retirement Systems, and Veterans' Affairs Interim Committee Disability benefits plan for defined contribution retirement plan Sponsor: Dell, T By request of: State Administration, Public Retirement Systems, And Veterans' Affairs Interim C LC0231 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Taylor, M Revise laws governing prepaid funeral insurance LC0240 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Legislative Council Errors and omissions insurance coverage for real estate or timeshare brokers By request of: Department Of Commerce LC0350 SB 39 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Legislative Council Clarify taxation of insurance corporation taxable investment income Sponsor: Elliott, J By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0359 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Butcher, E Increase driving w/o insurance penalties and apply them when citation issued LC0374 HB 56 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Lawson, B Local government ambulance service exception to insurance code Sponsor: Lawson, B LC0441 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Legislative Council Authorize increased poverty level for CHIP participation By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0481 HB 136 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Fisher, S Allow funeral directors to sell prepaid funeral insurance Sponsor: Fisher, S LC0483 SB 156 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Cocchiarella, V Clarify work comp assessments paid by private insurer Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V LC0500 HB 314 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Gallik, D Require proof of drivers license and liability insurance to register vehicle Sponsor: Gallik, D LC0505 HB 85 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Schmidt, T Remove anti-discrimination provision for vehicle insurance Sponsor: Schmidt, T LC0555 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Lee, M Require diabetes insurance coverage LC0557 HB 222 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Lee, M Expand CHIP for certain parents Sponsor: Lee, M LC0558 SB 414 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Christiaens, C Prohibit all products clauses in health insurance Sponsor: Cobb, J LC0561 SB 415 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Christiaens, C Health care insurance payments sent to provider Sponsor: Cobb, J LC0562 SB 440 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Christiaens, C Disclosure to consumers health care service cost participation requirements Sponsor: Christiaens, C LC0615 HB 139 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Gallik, D Property insurance rate reduction for certain fire resistant structures Sponsor: Gallik, D LC0695 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Legislative Council Revise proof of financial responsibility laws By request of: Attorney General LC0730 HB 537 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Sliter, P Clarify conversion from county farm mutual insurer to state farm mutual Sponsor: Sliter, P LC0734 HB 207 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Harris, C Require proof of insurance for vehicle registration Sponsor: Harris, C LC0747 HB 355 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Kaufmann, C Require insurance to cover contraception Sponsor: Kaufmann, C LC0751 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Younkin, C Revise law of distribution for insurer's in liquidation LC0771 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Laible, R Insurer notice to state when liability coverage lapses LC0789 HB 318 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Facey, T Matching funds to assist injured law enforcement officers, public safety workers Sponsor: Facey, T LC0791 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Thomas, F Improve insurance information and privacy law LC0840 HB 406 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Gillan, K Insurance coverage for diabetes Sponsor: Gillan, K LC0853 HB 456 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Gutsche, G Breast and cervical treatment act Sponsor: Gutsche, G LC0897 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Keenan, B Revise insurance laws LC0910 SB 485 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Ellingson, J Insurance service privacy Sponsor: Ellingson, J LC0911 SB 488 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Ellingson, J Fine for insurer or health care provider releasing patient information Sponsor: Ellingson, J LC0951 HB 618 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Balyeat, J Use tobacco settlement funds for income tax credits for health insurance Sponsor: Balyeat, J LC0962 HB 417 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Legislative Council Uniform licensing of insurance producers Sponsor: Price, W By request of: State Auditor LC0963 HB 504 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Legislative Council Revise insurance laws Sponsor: Gallik, D By request of: State Auditor LC0964 SB 465 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Legislative Council Revise insurance information and privacy act Sponsor: Franklin, E By request of: State Auditor LC0965 SB 357 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Legislative Council Revise viatical settlement laws Sponsor: Ryan, D By request of: State Auditor LC0966 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Legislative Council Revise insurance unfair trade practices laws By request of: State Auditor LC0967 HB 380 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Legislative Council Limit use of credit history in insurance underwriting and issuance Sponsor: Eggers, B By request of: State Auditor LC0968 SB 315 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Legislative Council Subsidized premiums for comprehensive health association coverage Sponsor: Franklin, E By request of: State Auditor LC0969 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Legislative Council Facilitate e-commerce in insurance and securities By request of: State Auditor LC0970 SB 373 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Legislative Council Licensing and regulation of captive insurers Sponsor: Halligan, M By request of: State Auditor LC0971 SB 316 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Legislative Council Tax credit for small business health insurance premiums Sponsor: Stonington, E By request of: State Auditor LC0972 HB 542 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Legislative Council Transfer duties for collecting surplus lines stamping fee Sponsor: Musgrove, J By request of: State Auditor LC0973 SB 392 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Legislative Council Status of auto insurance policy after collision with animal Sponsor: Cobb, J By request of: State Auditor LC0974 SB 441 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Legislative Council Study funding for comprehensive health plan Sponsor: Christiaens, C By request of: State Auditor LC0975 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Legislative Council Revise insurance law to comply with federal requirements By request of: State Auditor LC1012 HB 544 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Lawson, B Uninsured motorist identification data base Sponsor: Somerville, R LC1031 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Thomas, B Prohibit insurance discrimination for TMD LC1032 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Jacobson, H Regulate group insurance pharmacy agreements LC1040 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Lee, M Revise public entity group insurance LC1137 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Elliott, J Pool for health care benefits for teachers LC1158 HB 429 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Gallus, S Limit use of credit history in insurance Sponsor: Gallus, S LC1172 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Jent, L Increase minimum motor vehicle liability requirement LC1178 SB 450 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Grimes, D Modify employment status of insurance and security sales personnel Sponsor: Grimes, D LC1179 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Grimes, D Insurer self reporting immunity LC1180 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Grimes, D Allow insurance companies to keep records other than at place of business LC1181 SB 438 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Grimes, D Standards for property and casualty insurance utilization review Sponsor: Christiaens, C LC1258 HB 300 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Wanzenried, D Revise laws governing independent liability fund Sponsor: Wanzenried, D LC1352 SB 389 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Cobb, J Expand state hail insurance program to include fire insurance Sponsor: Cobb, J LC1401 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Callahan, T Eliminate unisex insurance requirements LC1426 SB 338 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Berry, D Increase poverty level for CHIP Sponsor: Berry, D LC1466 HB 337 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Cyr, L Families health first, revise Medicaid and CHIP provisions LC1476 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Harrington, D Clarify nonmonetary insurance benefit for chemical dependency treatment LC1478 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Miller, K Allow similar businesses to group for health insurance purchase LC1517 HB 424 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Bishop, A Health carriers & managed care entities responsible - health treatment decision Sponsor: Peterson, K LC1521 HB 409 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Peterson, A Exempt local government health benefit plans from levy cap Sponsor: Peterson, A LC1523 HB 385 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Walters, A Define resident for insurance purposes Sponsor: Walters, A LC1540 SB 474 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Ripley, R Revise laws on auto and auto glass repair Sponsor: Grimes, D LC1541 SB 401 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Stapleton, C Eliminate unisex insurance requirements Sponsor: Stapleton, C LC1542 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Thomas, F Modify title insurance premium tax LC1596 SB 482 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: McNutt, W Worker's compensation insurance for volunteer firefighters Sponsor: Ekegren, P LC1638 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: McKenney, J Earlier disclosure for insurance guarantee fund LC1748 SJ 22 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Mahlum, D Interim study of health insurance and rising health care costs Sponsor: Christiaens, C By request of: (S) Local Government Standing Committee -- Subject: International Relations LC0461 SJ 9 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Cocchiarella, V Resolution on 20th anniversary of sister state relationship with Kumamoto Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V LC0588 HJ 13 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Lawson, B Encourage harmonization of US and Canadian pesticide registrations Sponsor: Wolery, M LC0680 SB 329 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Roush, G Authorize temporary licensure of Canadian and Out of State RN/LPN in Montana Sponsor: Roush, G -- Subject: Interstate Cooperation LC0144 SB 60 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: McCarthy, B Enabling legislation for education commission of the states Sponsor: Mccarthy, B LC0262 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Legislative Council Parental contributions to youth's support By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0373 SB 40 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Legislative Council Interstate compact for adult offender supervision Sponsor: Christiaens, C By request of: Department Of Corrections LC0679 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Roush, G Implement multi-state licensing of RN's in Montana LC1108 HB 213 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Uniform interstate enforcement of domestic violence protection orders act Sponsor: Newman, B By request of: Attorney General LC1122 HJ 26 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Davies, B Urge nondelegation to international tribunals Sponsor: Davies, B LC1204 SB 237 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Cole, M Revise multistate highway transportation agreement Sponsor: Cole, M LC1427 SJ 13 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Crismore, W Urge reciprocity on state timber sales Sponsor: Crismore, W LC1490 HJ 14 Drafter: Maly, S Requester: Curtiss, A Urge state role in managing Columbia River Basin Sponsor: Curtiss, A LC1639 HJ 19 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Curtiss, A Urge support for multiple use of national forests; oppose roadless initiative Sponsor: Curtiss, A LC1723 SB 480 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: Berry, D State participation in pacific northwest economic region Sponsor: Berry, D By request of: (S) Business And Labor Standing Committee -- Subject: Judges and Justices (see also: Courts) LC0645 HB 89 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Fuchs, D Judicial term limits Sponsor: Fuchs, D LC0807 HB 176 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Jent, L Revise law on call of retired judge for duty Sponsor: Jent, L LC1030 SB 370 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Halligan, M Revising eligibility in the judges' retirement system Sponsor: Halligan, M LC1124 HB 214 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Shockley, J Add district court judges in Ravalli and Cascade counties Sponsor: Shockley, J LC1266 HB 182 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Newman, B Allow judge defeated in election to be called for duty LC1342 HB 276 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Peterson, K Revise laws governing municipal and justices' courts Sponsor: Peterson, K LC1402 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Laszloffy, J Prohibit judicial assignment of retroactive liability LC1458 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Shockley, J Attorney General's office to handle all appellate work for state LC1738 SR 20 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Grosfield, L Confirm Justice Jim Rice Sponsor: Thomas, F -- Subject: Juries and Jurors (see also: Courts) LC0009 SB 85 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Tester, J Revise jury pool to select from list of licensed drivers and ID holders Sponsor: Tester, J LC0661 HB 287 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Gillan, K Compensation for child care if not excused from jury service Sponsor: Gillan, K -- Subject: Labor and Employment (see also: Unemployment Insurance; Workers' Comp) LC0008 SB 1 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Grimes, D Revise employer immunity laws -- references -- defamation Sponsor: Grimes, D LC0056 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Keenan, B Work incentive improvement for disabled LC0106 SB 4 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Law, Justice, and Indian Affairs Interim Committee Clarify discharge from employment during probationary period Sponsor: Grimes, D By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee LC0125 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Business and Labor Interim Committee Fund safety inspections By request of: Business And Labor Interim Committee LC0253 HB 87 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Legislative Council One stop delivery system for workforce investment act Sponsor: Masolo, G By request of: Department Of Labor And Industry LC0326 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Legislative Council Alternative expense reimbursement for collective bargaining unit employees By request of: Department Of Transportation LC0345 HB 150 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Legislative Council Exempt certain benefits from attachment Sponsor: Bitney, R By request of: Department Of Labor And Industry LC0362 HB 53 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Juneau, C Indian hiring preference for reservation schools Sponsor: Juneau, C LC0415 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Legislative Council Revise laws governing professional employer organizations By request of: Department Of Labor And Industry LC0492 SB 266 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Toole, K Revise wrongful discharge to include sexual orientation Sponsor: Ellingson, J LC0523 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Schmidt, T Revise wrongful discharge laws LC0559 SB 412 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Christiaens, C Bargaining for health care providers Sponsor: Cobb, J LC0567 HB 641 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Ellingson, J Plant closure impacts Sponsor: Lindeen, M LC0602 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Lindeen, M Technology training development program LC0607 HB 169 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Wanzenried, D Eliminate constitutional requirement for department of labor Sponsor: Wanzenried, D LC0702 SB 141 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Stonington, E Employee access to personnel files Sponsor: Stonington, E LC0799 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Gillan, K Invest in worker job training and development LC0839 HB 526 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Cocchiarella, V Create summer youth employment program Sponsor: Branae, G LC0843 SB 322 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Shea, D Natural resource worker education and retraining Sponsor: Shea, D LC0855 SB 311 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Cocchiarella, V Revise occupational disease law Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V LC0899 SB 467 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Keenan, B Railroad and mining company liability for workers' negligent acts Sponsor: Grimes, D LC0996 HB 575 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Buzzas, R Funds to develop high-wage, high-skill training for disadvantaged Sponsor: Buzzas, R LC1145 HB 497 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Younkin, C Revise apprentice to journeyman ratios for plumbers and electricians Sponsor: Price, W LC1178 SB 450 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Grimes, D Modify employment status of insurance and security sales personnel Sponsor: Grimes, D LC1186 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: DePratu, B Revise definition of employee for work comp LC1213 SB 394 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Shea, D Allow school districts to enter into agreements with job corps programs Sponsor: Shea, D LC1220 HB 344 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Bixby, N Ed activities fulfill work reqs for FAIM; revise child care prov for family Sponsor: Bixby, N LC1232 HJ 7 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: McGee, D Urge Dept. of Labor & Industry to review employee travel time laws Sponsor: Mcgee, D LC1263 SB 251 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Cocchiarella, V Provide occupational deafness coverage under occupational disease act Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V LC1295 SB 273 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Stapleton, C Montana graduate employment incentives Sponsor: Stapleton, C LC1369 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Somerville, R Provide for arbitration between law enforcement and employer LC1450 SB 305 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Cocchiarella, V Alternative position for work comp when no position available Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V LC1498 HB 422 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Bitney, R Eliminate liability of railroads and mining companies for employee negligence Sponsor: Bitney, R LC1499 HB 527 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Roush, G Eliminate prohibition against project labor agreements Sponsor: Gillan, K LC1597 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Butcher, E Revise employment related laws LC1599 HB 590 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Hurdle, J Medicaid annualized income, no asset test, presume eligibility for infants Sponsor: Hurdle, J LC1628 HB 379 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Galvin-Halcro, K Clarify requirement for employee break time Sponsor: Galvin-Halcro, K LC1637 HB 339 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Somerville, R Arbitration for law enforcement Sponsor: Somerville, R LC1658 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Cocchiarella, V Resolution on timber, jobs, & economic development LC1696 SR 15 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Hargrove, D Confirm director of labor and industry Sponsor: Ekegren, P By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1751 SJ 20 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Shea, D Study business closures and their impacts on workers Sponsor: Ellingson, J -- Subject: Landlord and Tenant LC0105 HB 29 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Law, Justice, and Indian Affairs Interim Committee Eliminate conflicts in law concerning security deposit of departing tenant Sponsor: Noennig, M By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee LC0781 SB 342 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Berry, D Allow property manager to bring landlord-tenant action Sponsor: Berry, D LC0784 SB 337 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Berry, D Revise small claims court jurisdiction for landlord tenant actions Sponsor: Berry, D LC1327 HB 382 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Whitaker, J Limit local government powers in area of landlord-tenant law Sponsor: Whitaker, J LC1404 HB 559 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Noennig, M Revise notice periods for termination of landlord-tenant rental agreements Sponsor: Noennig, M -- Subject: Law Enforcement (see also: Criminal Procedure) LC0082 SB 206 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Keenan, B Authorize law enforcement service areas Sponsor: Keenan, B LC0289 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Legislative Council Require state coordination with Helena police for Capitol area law enforcement By request of: Department Of Administration LC0370 SJ 2 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Legislative Finance Committee Urge training on mental illness Sponsor: Waterman, M By request of: Legislative Finance Committee LC0643 HB 109 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Mangan, J Statewide community education regarding sex offenders Sponsor: Mangan, J LC0678 SB 297 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Elliott, J Revise highway patrol retirement Sponsor: Elliott, J LC0731 HB 283 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Sliter, P Window for transfer from PERS to sheriffs' retirement system Sponsor: Haines, D LC0902 SB 426 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Keenan, B Court may allow pretrial services agency to arrest Sponsor: Halligan, M LC0923 SB 331 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: DePratu, B Revise highway patrol funding Sponsor: Depratu, B LC0995 SB 228 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Sliter, P Revise highway patrol retirement eligibility Sponsor: Ekegren, P LC1033 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Hargrove, D Allow detention officer to transfer from PERS to sheriff's retirement LC1034 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Hargrove, D Education and certification for sheriff's and deputies LC1035 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Hargrove, D Clarify longevity pay for deputy sheriffs LC1070 HB 419 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Shockley, J Create fish and wildlife enforcement program in AG's office Sponsor: Shockley, J LC1073 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Davies, B Lifetime concealed weapons permit LC1074 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Davies, B Allow concealed weapon carrying in Montana without permit LC1080 HB 359 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Clark, P Expand DNA database to all felonies Sponsor: Clark, P LC1112 HB 184 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Legislative Council Include DUI as criminal history record--allow photo & fingerprinting of violator Sponsor: Gallus, S By request of: Attorney General LC1113 HB 317 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Legislative Council Clarify charging by complaint -- signature under oath Sponsor: Peterson, K By request of: Attorney General LC1195 HB 402 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Mangan, J Extend juvenile detention center training exemption Sponsor: Mangan, J LC1274 HB 189 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Eggers, B Require collection of data from traffic stops -- racial profiling Sponsor: Eggers, B LC1326 HB 452 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Whitaker, J Deferred retirement option plan for municipal police Sponsor: Whitaker, J LC1369 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Somerville, R Provide for arbitration between law enforcement and employer LC1388 HB 491 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Tropila, J Increase benefit for municipal police officers retirement Sponsor: Tropila, J LC1428 HB 464 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Lee, M Notice to owner of dog killed for harassing livestock Sponsor: Lee, M LC1447 HB 516 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Jent, L Appropriate funds for game warden trainee program at MSU and UM Sponsor: Jent, L LC1459 HB 472 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Rome, A Peace officer retirement transfer from PERS to game wardens' LC1637 HB 339 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Somerville, R Arbitration for law enforcement Sponsor: Somerville, R -- Subject: Legislature LC0012 SB 123 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Bohlinger, J Annual legislative sessions - constitutional amendment Sponsor: Bohlinger, J LC0013 SB 124 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Bohlinger, J Require bill summaries Sponsor: Bohlinger, J LC0014 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Bohlinger, J Laptop computers for legislators LC0067 SB 109 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: O'Neil, J Authorize legislature to govern court procedures and practice of law Sponsor: O'Neil, J LC0117 HB 128 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Law, Justice, and Indian Affairs Interim Committee Authorize criminal statutes revision commission Sponsor: Shockley, J By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee LC0159 SJ 3 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Environmental Quality Council Study MEPA related issues Sponsor: Mccarthy, B By request of: Environmental Quality Council LC0174 SB 8 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Waterman, M Agency may adopt rules to implement act if rules are not effective before act Sponsor: Waterman, M LC0193 SB 10 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Revise laws governing interim committees and their functions Sponsor: Stonington, E By request of: Legislative Council LC0194 SB 180 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Revise and clarify laws governing special sessions Sponsor: Beck, T By request of: Legislative Council LC0195 SB 11 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Revise laws relating to presession caucus and legislative orientation Sponsor: Shea, D By request of: Legislative Council LC0200 SJ 5 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: State Administration, Public Retirement Systems, and Veterans' Affairs Interim Committee Study veterans' issues Sponsor: Roush, G By request of: State Administration, Public Retirement Systems, And Veterans' Affairs Interim C LC0205 SB 372 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: Bohlinger, J Specify standing committees if annual sessions are enacted Sponsor: Bohlinger, J LC0213 SJ 6 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Legislative Council Interim study of traffic codes Sponsor: Mohl, A By request of: Department Of Transportation LC0219 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Legislative Council Interim study on water rights for ponds By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0344 HB 144 Drafter: Maly, S Requester: Legislative Council Statewide legislative proceeding broadcasting Sponsor: Noennig, M By request of: Legislative Council LC0394 SJ 7 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Tester, J Study impacts of genetically modified crops on farm economy Sponsor: Tester, J LC0397 SB 114 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Taylor, M Montana Fairness Act (revolving door restrictions on former officials) Sponsor: Taylor, M LC0420 SB 137 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Grosfield, L Establish state-local relationships interim committee Sponsor: Nelson, L By request of: Local Government Funding And Structure Committee LC0422 SB 162 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Grosfield, L Review of local government revenue dedication laws Sponsor: Grosfield, L By request of: Local Government Funding And Structure Committee LC0513 HJ 1 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Legislative Finance Committee Interim study of mental health services Sponsor: Mccann, M By request of: Legislative Finance Committee LC0537 HB 66 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Harris, C Create commission on Montana code annotated reform Sponsor: Harris, C LC0547 HB 1 Drafter: Menzies, L Requester: Vick, S Feed bill Sponsor: Vick, S LC0571 HB 453 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Wanzenried, D Temporary moratorium on annexation LC0577 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Wanzenried, D Study use of earmarked revenue to fund state programs LC0606 HJ 8 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Lindeen, M Interim study on election reform Sponsor: Jacobson, H LC0652 SB 212 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Shea, D Provide per diem allowance to certain legislative interns Sponsor: Shea, D LC0718 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Berry, D Restrict lobbying by governmental entities LC0756 SJ 19 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Kitzenberg, S Interim study of school funding laws for declining enrollment Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S LC0760 SJ 15 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Stonington, E Study competitive structure of telecommunications industry Sponsor: Stonington, E LC0814 SB 395 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Grosfield, L Increase voter participation in referendum process - constitutional amendment Sponsor: Grosfield, L LC0847 HJ 17 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Nelson, L Study juvenile detention laws Sponsor: Newman, B LC0883 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Kaufmann, C Require audit of weed control on school trust land LC1118 HB 200 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Davies, B Legislative override of supreme court decisions -- constitutional amendment Sponsor: Davies, B LC1130 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Jacobson, H Study punch card use in elections LC1132 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Davies, B Revise lobbying by public entities LC1187 HJ 15 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Lawson, B Urge study of community college laws Sponsor: Lawson, B LC1208 SJ 1 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Joint Rules Committee Joint rules Sponsor: Thomas, F By request of: Joint Rules Committee LC1209 HR 1 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: House Rules Committee House rules Sponsor: Sliter, P By request of: (H) Rules Standing Committee LC1210 SR 1 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Senate Rules Committee Senate rules Sponsor: Thomas, F By request of: (S) Rules Standing Committee LC1219 HB 366 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Bixby, N Study public assistance and TANF programs Sponsor: Bixby, N LC1230 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: McGee, D Revise MAPA to prohibit implementation of defeated legislation LC1280 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Wanzenried, D Study phase out of administratively attached agencies LC1339 SJ 12 Drafter: Menzies, L Requester: Beck, T Authorize permanent placement of busts, statues, memorials in Capitol Sponsor: Beck, T LC1376 HB 243 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Brown, D Restrict bill introductions Sponsor: Brown, D LC1516 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Hargrove, D Restrict assignment of interim committee bills By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1519 HB 370 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Peterson, K Prohibit state employees from lobbying Sponsor: Peterson, K LC1569 SB 302 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Keenan, B Revise name of senate finance and claims Sponsor: Keenan, B By request of: (S) Finance Standing Committee LC1575 HJ 40 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Bixby, N Interim study of use of pre-professional skills test in teacher licensure Sponsor: Bixby, N LC1618 SB 435 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Berry, D Revise limit for lobbyist registration Sponsor: Berry, D LC1622 HB 647 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Gallus, S Generally revise laws governing electrical energy Sponsor: Gillan, K LC1649 HB 606 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Rice, D Legislative nullification of unconstitutional acts of Congress Sponsor: Rice, D LC1663 HJ 24 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Musgrove, J Study annexation laws Sponsor: Wanzenried, D LC1672 HB 616 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: Noennig, M Study tax laws Sponsor: Mcgee, D LC1704 SR 18 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Miller, K Urge abolishment of Senate Bills and Journals committee Sponsor: Miller, K By request of: (S) Bills And Journal Standing Committee LC1707 SB 419 Drafter: Menzies, L Requester: Grimes, D Revise laws governing legislative interns Sponsor: Grimes, D By request of: (S) Legislative Administration Standing Committee LC1723 SB 480 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: Berry, D State participation in pacific northwest economic region Sponsor: Berry, D By request of: (S) Business And Labor Standing Committee LC1740 HJ 39 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Shockley, J Interim study of criminal statutes Sponsor: Shockley, J -- Subject: Legislature, Interim Studies LC0143 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Legislative Council Interim study of school funding By request of: Office Of Public Instruction LC0159 SJ 3 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Environmental Quality Council Study MEPA related issues Sponsor: Mccarthy, B By request of: Environmental Quality Council LC0193 SB 10 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Revise laws governing interim committees and their functions Sponsor: Stonington, E By request of: Legislative Council LC0200 SJ 5 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: State Administration, Public Retirement Systems, and Veterans' Affairs Interim Committee Study veterans' issues Sponsor: Roush, G By request of: State Administration, Public Retirement Systems, And Veterans' Affairs Interim C LC0213 SJ 6 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Legislative Council Interim study of traffic codes Sponsor: Mohl, A By request of: Department Of Transportation LC0219 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Legislative Council Interim study on water rights for ponds By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0394 SJ 7 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Tester, J Study impacts of genetically modified crops on farm economy Sponsor: Tester, J LC0420 SB 137 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Grosfield, L Establish state-local relationships interim committee Sponsor: Nelson, L By request of: Local Government Funding And Structure Committee LC0422 SB 162 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Grosfield, L Review of local government revenue dedication laws Sponsor: Grosfield, L By request of: Local Government Funding And Structure Committee LC0513 HJ 1 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Legislative Finance Committee Interim study of mental health services Sponsor: Mccann, M By request of: Legislative Finance Committee LC0525 SJ 8 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Christiaens, C Study privatization of foster care and adoption Sponsor: Christiaens, C LC0537 HB 66 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Harris, C Create commission on Montana code annotated reform Sponsor: Harris, C LC0577 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Wanzenried, D Study use of earmarked revenue to fund state programs LC0606 HJ 8 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Lindeen, M Interim study on election reform Sponsor: Jacobson, H LC0756 SJ 19 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Kitzenberg, S Interim study of school funding laws for declining enrollment Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S LC0760 SJ 15 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Stonington, E Study competitive structure of telecommunications industry Sponsor: Stonington, E LC0774 HJ 21 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Laible, R Request study on issues of balancing forest fuels management with air quality Sponsor: Laible, R LC0847 HJ 17 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Nelson, L Study juvenile detention laws Sponsor: Newman, B LC0858 HB 248 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Tropila, J Create interim committee to study Montana tax structure Sponsor: Tropila, J LC1130 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Jacobson, H Study punch card use in elections LC1187 HJ 15 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Lawson, B Urge study of community college laws Sponsor: Lawson, B LC1280 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Wanzenried, D Study phase out of administratively attached agencies LC1319 HJ 6 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Waddill, B Study impacts of genetically modified wheat Sponsor: Waddill, B LC1390 HJ 35 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Harris, C Interim study of prepayment of tuition Sponsor: Harris, C LC1398 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Branae, G Revise deregulation laws LC1465 HB 625 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Musgrove, J Interim study of school funding Sponsor: Musgrove, J LC1575 HJ 40 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Bixby, N Interim study of use of pre-professional skills test in teacher licensure Sponsor: Bixby, N LC1648 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Gutsche, G Study maintenance of streamflow during drought LC1656 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Kitzenberg, S Comprehensive study of highway 2 LC1663 HJ 24 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Musgrove, J Study annexation laws Sponsor: Wanzenried, D LC1672 HB 616 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: Noennig, M Study tax laws Sponsor: Mcgee, D LC1685 HJ 27 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Bales, K EQC oversight for EIS on proposed coal-bed natural gas resources development Sponsor: Bales, K LC1718 HJ 36 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Somerville, R Study transport of nuclear waste through state Value error By request of: (H) Transportation Standing Committee LC1725 HJ 37 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: Gallus, S Study bicycle safety re highway planning, design, and use; driver ed./licensing Sponsor: Pattison, J By request of: (H) Transportation Standing Committee LC1730 HB 613 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: McCann, M Review personal services budget development Sponsor: Vick, S By request of: (H) Joint Approp Subcommittee On Long Range Planning LC1733 HJ 34 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Haines, D Study unfunded leave liability of state employees Sponsor: Haines, D By request of: (H) Appropriations Standing Committee LC1740 HJ 39 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Shockley, J Interim study of criminal statutes Sponsor: Shockley, J LC1744 HJ 41 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Andersen, J Study transfer of territory between school districts Sponsor: Andersen, J LC1746 HJ 43 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: Hurdle, J Study designation and distribution of hunting licenses Sponsor: Clark, P LC1748 SJ 22 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Mahlum, D Interim study of health insurance and rising health care costs Sponsor: Christiaens, C By request of: (S) Local Government Standing Committee LC1749 SJ 21 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: DePratu, B Interim study of taxation of nonagricultural land Sponsor: Grosfield, L By request of: (S) Taxation Standing Committee LC1750 HJ 42 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Kaufmann, C Study alternatives for funding fire suppression Sponsor: Kaufmann, C LC1751 SJ 20 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Shea, D Study business closures and their impacts on workers Sponsor: Ellingson, J -- Subject: Liability (see also: Remedies; Torts) LC0008 SB 1 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Grimes, D Revise employer immunity laws -- references -- defamation Sponsor: Grimes, D LC0062 SB 26 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Holden, R Limit noneconomic damages of uninsured motorists & prohibit recovery by felon Sponsor: Holden, R LC0113 SB 12 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Nelson, L Provide protection for good faith reporting of fraudulent activity Sponsor: Nelson, L LC0161 SB 6 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Environmental Quality Council Limit landowner liability for condemned property Sponsor: Cole, M By request of: Environmental Quality Council LC0359 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Butcher, E Increase driving w/o insurance penalties and apply them when citation issued LC0400 SB 200 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Taylor, M Clarify status of weed districts & boards for liability purposes Sponsor: Taylor, M LC0550 HB 302 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Haines, D Clarify liability for fire suppression costs in wildland-urban interface Sponsor: Haines, D LC0734 HB 207 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Harris, C Require proof of insurance for vehicle registration Sponsor: Harris, C LC0765 SB 324 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Harrington, D Require claims against chemical dependency facilities to legal panel Sponsor: Harrington, D LC0771 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Laible, R Insurer notice to state when liability coverage lapses LC1020 HB 390 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Shockley, J Immunity for injuring person committing a crime Sponsor: Shockley, J LC1075 HB 203 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Davies, B Limit punitive damages Sponsor: Davies, B LC1085 HB 305 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Clark, P Alternative livestock ranch bonding requirement for license renewal Sponsor: Gutsche, G LC1171 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Jent, L Remove limit on noneconomic damages in medical malpractice LC1172 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Jent, L Increase minimum motor vehicle liability requirement LC1179 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Grimes, D Insurer self reporting immunity LC1258 HB 300 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Wanzenried, D Revise laws governing independent liability fund Sponsor: Wanzenried, D LC1318 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Holden, R Clarify livestock owner immunity in open range LC1498 HB 422 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Bitney, R Eliminate liability of railroads and mining companies for employee negligence Sponsor: Bitney, R -- Subject: Libraries LC0246 SB 149 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Legislative Council Voter establishment of library districts Sponsor: Grosfield, L By request of: State Library Commission LC0247 HB 130 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Legislative Council Revising library laws Sponsor: Lawson, B By request of: State Library Commission LC0265 SB 139 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Wells, J Protect minors from obscenity over internet in libraries Sponsor: Wells, J LC0387 SB 140 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Wells, J Allow parent access to child's library information Sponsor: Wells, J -- Subject: Livestock (see also: Agriculture; Taxation-- Agriculture/Livestock) LC0065 SB 259 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Tester, J Revise highway fencing requirements under certain circumstances - county park Sponsor: Tester, J LC0182 SB 314 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Doherty, S Regulate and certify entities that euthanize animals Sponsor: Doherty, S LC0183 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Doherty, S Revise cruelty to animals laws LC0218 HB 113 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Legislative Council Revise grazing district laws Sponsor: Devlin, R By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0220 SB 91 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Legislative Council Finance livestock containment facilities through renewable resource program Sponsor: Tash, B By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0230 HB 26 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Legislative Council Exempt certain horseracing personnel from work comp Sponsor: Clark, E By request of: Department Of Commerce LC0526 SB 363 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Tester, J Pilot program testing imported raw Ag. products for drugs and chemical residues Sponsor: Tester, J LC0579 SB 202 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Butcher, E Authorize licensed chiropractors to practice animal chiropractics Sponsor: Butcher, E LC0687 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Gutsche, G Regulation of liquid animal waste LC0753 HB 418 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Younkin, C Revise herd district law Sponsor: Younkin, C LC0868 HB 186 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Holden, R Fund predator control Sponsor: Holden, L LC0999 HB 246 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Bales, K Clarify liability for damages to property caused by livestock on highways Sponsor: Bales, K LC1056 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Hargrove, D Revise herd district laws LC1085 HB 305 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Clark, P Alternative livestock ranch bonding requirement for license renewal Sponsor: Gutsche, G LC1091 HB 315 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Gallik, D Enhanced penalties for animal abuse Sponsor: Gallik, D LC1292 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Lindeen, M Tax exemption for 4H animals LC1318 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Holden, R Clarify livestock owner immunity in open range LC1362 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: Tester, J Provide preference for government purchase of Montana food LC1373 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Gillan, K Protective measures for unprocessed game farm animal parts LC1428 HB 464 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Lee, M Notice to owner of dog killed for harassing livestock Sponsor: Lee, M LC1453 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Bixby, N Beef checkoff fee for benefit of Indian ranchers LC1485 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Witt, J Family farm and main street business protection -- Subject: Local Finance (see also: City Finance; County Finance) LC0028 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Taylor, M Expand local government reimbursement program LC0032 SB 175 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Revenue and Taxation Interim Committee Revise light vehicle registration fees & other motor vehicle laws Sponsor: Glaser, B By request of: Revenue And Taxation Interim Committee LC0044 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Jergeson, G Reimburse local governments and schools -- homestead exemption LC0082 SB 206 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Keenan, B Authorize law enforcement service areas Sponsor: Keenan, B LC0089 SB 176 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: McNutt, W Revise district court funding -- state assumption Sponsor: Mcnutt, W By request of: Department Of Revenue Department Of Administration LC0128 HB 62 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Education Interim Committee Revise juvenile probation officer salary structure Sponsor: Mangan, J By request of: Education Interim Committee LC0160 HB 92 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Environmental Quality Council Appropriate funds for land use planning grants Sponsor: Gillan, K By request of: Environmental Quality Council LC0168 SB 127 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Bohlinger, J Increase lodging facility tax by 2 percent to fund local government Sponsor: Bohlinger, J LC0190 HB 23 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Revenue and Taxation Interim Committee Generally revise local government debt limits and certain bonding provisions Sponsor: Erickson, R By request of: Revenue And Taxation Interim Committee LC0236 SB 174 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Revenue and Taxation Interim Committee Vehicle revenue distributed based on local mill levies Sponsor: Glaser, B By request of: Revenue And Taxation Interim Committee LC0237 SB 73 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Revenue and Taxation Interim Committee Generally revise distribution of motor vehicle revenue Sponsor: Glaser, B By request of: Revenue And Taxation Interim Committee LC0377 HB 43 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Treasure state endowment program emergency grants Sponsor: Holden, L By request of: Department Of Commerce Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC0410 HB 111 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Lawson, B Remove cap on local lakeshore protection fees Sponsor: Lawson, B LC0421 SB 138 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Grosfield, L Revise local government accounting laws Sponsor: Nelson, L By request of: Local Government Funding And Structure Committee LC0422 SB 162 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Grosfield, L Review of local government revenue dedication laws Sponsor: Grosfield, L By request of: Local Government Funding And Structure Committee LC0423 SB 155 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Grosfield, L Allow all cities and counties to adopt local option sales tax Sponsor: Halligan, M By request of: Local Government Funding And Structure Committee LC0424 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Grosfield, L Local option realty transfer tax By request of: Local Government Funding And Structure Committee LC0452 SB 181 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Cobb, J Include nonprofit family support services as industrial development projects Sponsor: Cobb, J LC0458 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Lewis, D Appropriate coal tax permanent fund for local road, water, sewer projects LC0568 HB 188 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Clark, E Transfer portion of video gaming revenue to horse racing Sponsor: Clark, E LC0633 SB 224 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Toole, K Real estate transfer tax to fund local planning efforts Sponsor: Toole, K LC0665 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Gillan, K Clarify local government general obligation bond authority LC0675 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Elliott, J Require state reimbursement for erosion of local government revenue LC0709 HB 11 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Fund treasure state endowment projects Sponsor: Kasten, D By request of: Department Of Commerce Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC0722 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Elliott, J Increase probation and parole officers LC0736 HB 6 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Renewable resource grant and loan appropriations Sponsor: Mccann, M By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC0768 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Grosfield, L Authorize planning grants under treasure state endowment program LC0788 SB 339 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Berry, D Revise funding of public assistance, foster care, and protective services Sponsor: Berry, D LC0789 HB 318 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Facey, T Matching funds to assist injured law enforcement officers, public safety workers Sponsor: Facey, T LC0810 SB 501 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Grosfield, L Clarify and revise property taxation Sponsor: Grosfield, L LC0833 SB 112 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Nelson, L Allow 911 accounts to retain investment earnings Sponsor: Nelson, L By request of: Legislative Audit Committee LC0838 SB 333 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Beck, T Remove prison ranch PILT sunset Sponsor: Beck, T LC0848 HB 8 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Renewable resource bonds and loans -- coal tax bonds Sponsor: Mccann, M By request of: Office Of Budget And Program Planning Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0872 HB 226 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Holden, R Allocate portion of federal mineral royalty funds to counties Sponsor: Bales, K LC0891 SB 213 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Glaser, B Local option sales taxes and fees Sponsor: Glaser, B LC0925 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Younkin, C Modify local government contracting law on project splitting LC0931 HB 633 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Forrester, G Eliminate business equipment tax -block grant reimbursement to local government Sponsor: Forrester, G LC1042 HB 621 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Lindeen, M Local government reimbursement Sponsor: Lindeen, M LC1071 SB 190 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Johnson, R Revise investment authority of local government and self-insurance pools Sponsor: Johnson, R LC1119 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Davies, B Eliminate fees for off-road vehicles LC1124 HB 214 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Shockley, J Add district court judges in Ravalli and Cascade counties Sponsor: Shockley, J LC1140 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Beck, T Reduce civil filing fees & funding for legal assistance for dom. viol. victims LC1236 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Thomas, B Use FWP funds for hunting impacts on county roads LC1291 HB 190 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Witt, J Revise matching fund requirement for treasure state regional water system Sponsor: Witt, J LC1296 SB 198 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Taylor, M Treasure state endowment set aside for business infrastructure Sponsor: Taylor, M LC1341 HB 275 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Peterson, K Revise local government powers requiring delegation Sponsor: Peterson, K LC1371 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Ekegren, P Fee for rural fire protection in fire service areas LC1385 HB 319 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Galvin-Halcro, K Payment of fees owing on sale of vehicle -- disclosure required Sponsor: Galvin-Halcro, K LC1493 HB 470 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Keane, J Economic development levy and port levy outside of levy cap Sponsor: Keane, J LC1511 HB 562 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Forrester, G Transfer general fund to TSE account for Lockwood water and sewer Sponsor: Forrester, G LC1546 SB 400 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Jergeson, G Authorize local government revenue bonds -- gas tax revenue Sponsor: Jergeson, G LC1547 SB 427 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Johnson, R Limited county general obligation bonds for roads and highways Sponsor: Johnson, R LC1592 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: DePratu, B Streamline certain fee collections LC1727 HB 610 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: McCann, M Reduce allocation to TSEP -increase allocation to permanent fund Sponsor: Kasten, D By request of: (H) Joint Approp Subcommittee On Long Range Planning -- Subject: Local Government (see also: City Subjects; County Subjects) LC0121 SB 151 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Business and Labor Interim Committee Prohibit government sale of fitness services Sponsor: Mahlum, D By request of: Business And Labor Interim Committee LC0148 SB 102 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Legislative Council Authorize trust land exchanges with state and local governments Sponsor: Cole, M By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0182 SB 314 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Doherty, S Regulate and certify entities that euthanize animals Sponsor: Doherty, S LC0192 HB 25 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Code commissioner bill Sponsor: Sliter, P By request of: Code Commissioner LC0301 SB 187 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Cobb, J Revise and standardize local government notice provisions Sponsor: Cobb, J LC0407 HB 298 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Halligan, M Allow local government adoption of state building codes by administrative action Sponsor: Facey, T LC0420 SB 137 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Grosfield, L Establish state-local relationships interim committee Sponsor: Nelson, L By request of: Local Government Funding And Structure Committee LC0490 SB 250 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Toole, K Government condemnation authority for gas and electric facilities Sponsor: Toole, K LC0511 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Ellis, A Revise laws governing fire districts LC0553 HB 457 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Haines, D Building code enforcement in extended jurisdictional area--mail ballot election Sponsor: Haines, D LC0570 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Wanzenried, D Limit city-county septic tank regulation LC0571 HB 453 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Wanzenried, D Temporary moratorium on annexation Sponsor: Wanzenried, D LC0631 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Toole, K Statewide planning goals LC0632 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Toole, K Develop model land use ordinances LC0634 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Toole, K Uniform planning and zoning review criteria LC0716 SB 278 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Berry, D Remove city's authority to ban competition from private garbage providers Sponsor: Berry, D LC0717 SB 407 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Berry, D Allow city contract renewals for physical plant operations for water, power LC0718 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Berry, D Restrict lobbying by governmental entities LC0732 HB 585 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Fuchs, D Revise review of sanitation in subdivisions Sponsor: Fuchs, D LC0743 HB 586 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Kaufmann, C Revise minor subdivision law Sponsor: Wanzenried, D LC0750 HB 340 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Younkin, C Revise requirements for subdivision regulations Sponsor: Younkin, C LC0761 SB 287 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Kaufmann, C Revise subdivision exemption for family transfer Sponsor: Stonington, E LC0762 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Kaufmann, C Clarify environmental assessment for subdivisions LC0763 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Kaufmann, C Revise planning and zoning commission and district law LC0764 HB 532 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Kaufmann, C Revise growth policy contents Sponsor: Kaufmann, C LC0785 SB 343 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Berry, D Allow general power local government clean indoor air act authority Sponsor: Berry, D LC0787 SB 481 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Berry, D Enhance local government authority to regulate youth access to tobacco Sponsor: Berry, D LC0851 SB 242 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: O'Neil, J Prohibit extraterritorial building codes Sponsor: O'Neil, J LC0857 SB 479 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Hargrove, D Subdivision review for cluster development Sponsor: Hargrove, D LC0893 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Keenan, B Revise local government laws LC1009 HB 508 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Younkin, C Revise zoning laws Sponsor: Younkin, C LC1040 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Lee, M Revise public entity group insurance LC1046 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Wells, J Clarify notice requirements for public meeting LC1063 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Glaser, B Provide local charter mill cap revision for decrease in taxable value LC1143 HB 597 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Kaufmann, C Revise laws governing food establishments Sponsor: Kaufmann, C LC1327 HB 382 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Whitaker, J Limit local government powers in area of landlord-tenant law Sponsor: Whitaker, J LC1341 HB 275 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Peterson, K Revise local government powers requiring delegation Sponsor: Peterson, K LC1368 SB 376 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: DePratu, B Exemption from environmental review for certain actions related to state lands Sponsor: Depratu, B LC1433 SB 470 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: O'Neil, J Prohibit extraterritorial zoning and subdivision regulation Sponsor: O'Neil, J LC1472 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Clancy, G Revise criteria for local subdivision and platting criteria where state has crit LC1473 HB 304 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Clancy, G Revise provisions for more stringent local subdivision regulations Sponsor: Clancy, G LC1510 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Whitaker, J Equipment loans for volunteer fire districts LC1551 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Peterson, A Eliminate requirement for subdivision compliance with growth policy LC1578 HB 543 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Brown, R Revise subdivision and growth policy laws Sponsor: Brown, R LC1598 SB 429 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: McNutt, W Revise local government referendum/election laws Sponsor: Sprague, M LC1612 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Buzzas, R Extend period for zoning regulations based on master plan LC1644 HB 589 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Facey, T Revise subdivision exemption for condominiums Sponsor: Facey, T LC1670 HB 587 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Miller, K Establish requirements for subdivision exactions Sponsor: Laible, R LC1680 HB 605 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Mood, D Revise laws governing local and state air quality regulation Sponsor: Mood, D -- Subject: Mental Illness or Incapacity (see also: Institutions) LC0366 SB 466 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Waterman, M Revise mental health commitment laws Sponsor: Waterman, M LC0367 SB 135 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Legislative Finance Committee Revise laws governing mental health managed care ombudsman Sponsor: Waterman, M By request of: Legislative Finance Committee LC0368 SB 108 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Legislative Finance Committee Advanced practice registered nurse as professional person for mental health Sponsor: Franklin, E By request of: Legislative Finance Committee LC0370 SJ 2 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Legislative Finance Committee Urge training on mental illness Sponsor: Waterman, M By request of: Legislative Finance Committee LC0513 HJ 1 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Legislative Finance Committee Interim study of mental health services Sponsor: Mccann, M By request of: Legislative Finance Committee LC0514 SB 107 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Legislative Finance Committee Allow teleconferencing in mental health proceedings Sponsor: Franklin, E By request of: Legislative Finance Committee LC0635 SB 310 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Waterman, M Revise comprehensive health association laws Sponsor: Waterman, M LC0988 SB 382 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Grosfield, L Allow mental commitment hearings on same day as initial appearance Sponsor: Grosfield, L LC1014 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Keenan, B Citizen's mental health act LC1297 SB 454 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Waterman, M Multiagency initiative for hi-cost SED children cases Sponsor: Waterman, M LC1312 SB 459 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Franklin, E Allow APRNs to examine, report, and testify on defendant's mental condition Sponsor: Franklin, E LC1399 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Musgrove, J Revise governing body for mental advocacy LC1414 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Esp, J Revise mental health facility law LC1415 HB 583 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Esp, J Mental heath advanced directive Sponsor: Esp, J LC1477 HB 540 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Branae, G State purchase of prescription drugs for mental health patients Sponsor: Branae, G LC1538 SB 264 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Pease, G Alcohol taxes used for treatment in for-profit facilities Sponsor: Waterman, M LC1609 HB 566 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Laslovich, J Revise laws on community mental health centers Sponsor: Laslovich, J LC1624 SB 473 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Waterman, M Revise Board of Visitors laws Sponsor: Waterman, M LC1655 SB 458 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Pease, G Revise admission to state hospital Sponsor: Waterman, M -- Subject: Military Affairs LC0200 SJ 5 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: State Administration, Public Retirement Systems, and Veterans' Affairs Interim Committee Study veterans' issues Sponsor: Roush, G By request of: State Administration, Public Retirement Systems, And Veterans' Affairs Interim C LC0201 SB 52 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: State Administration, Public Retirement Systems, and Veterans' Affairs Interim Committee Release of unclaimed veteran's remains from funeral home Sponsor: Roush, G By request of: State Administration, Public Retirement Systems, And Veterans' Affairs Interim C LC0202 HB 78 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: State Administration, Public Retirement Systems, and Veterans' Affairs Interim Committee Clarify law on special & personalized military license plates for disabled vets Sponsor: Clark, E By request of: State Administration, Public Retirement Systems, And Veterans' Affairs Interim C LC0203 SB 53 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: State Administration, Public Retirement Systems, and Veterans' Affairs Interim Committee Disabled vet. vehicle reg. reduced fee for certain vehicles other than car Sponsor: Roush, G By request of: State Administration, Public Retirement Systems, And Veterans' Affairs Interim C LC0204 SB 54 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: State Administration, Public Retirement Systems, and Veterans' Affairs Interim Committee Revise hunting license for active duty military Sponsor: Roush, G By request of: State Administration, Public Retirement Systems, And Veterans' Affairs Interim C LC0313 HB 52 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Legislative Council Adopt most recent federal military laws Sponsor: Gallik, D By request of: Department Of Military Affairs LC0409 HB 450 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Lawson, B Clarify transfer or sale of Whitefish and Bozeman armories Sponsor: Lawson, B LC0644 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Smith, F Tribal member and military exemption from vehicle registration fee LC0749 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Younkin, C Revise military hunting license law LC0952 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Grimes, D Coordinator of services for homeless veterans LC1076 HB 461 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Shockley, J Active duty military purchase of veteran's license plates Sponsor: Shockley, J LC1238 SB 256 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Hargrove, D Compliance with selective service as condition for public employment Sponsor: Hargrove, D LC1239 SB 275 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Hargrove, D Prohibit issuance of driver's license for failure to register for draft Sponsor: Hargrove, D LC1278 SJ 14 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Franklin, E Urge establishing public service obligation for 18-year-olds Sponsor: Franklin, E LC1697 SR 10 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Hargrove, D Confirm director of military affairs Sponsor: Hargrove, D By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1710 HB 620 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Somerville, R Exempt purple heart veterans from light vehicle registration fees Sponsor: Devlin, R By request of: (H) Transportation Standing Committee LC1739 HJ 38 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: Waddill, B Urge support for Montana purple heart memorial Sponsor: Waddill, B -- Subject: Mining and Minerals (see also: Oil and Gas) LC0003 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Doherty, S Permit denial for unpaid reclamation debt LC0273 HB 147 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Legislative Council Require EIS completion within 1 year of mining permit acceptance Sponsor: Dale, R By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0305 HB 69 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Legislative Council Revise mining laws Sponsor: Mccann, M By request of: Legislative Finance Committee LC0817 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Kitzenberg, S State purchase of Zortman mine LC0879 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Kitzenberg, S Revise requirements for mining engineering degree LC0880 SJ 10 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Kitzenberg, S Urge development of new gold and silver mining process Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S LC0907 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Keenan, B Revise mining laws LC0916 HB 299 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Erickson, R Revise reclamation bonding for opencut mines Sponsor: Erickson, R LC0917 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Erickson, R Time-frame for amendments to reclamation plans LC0918 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Erickson, R Revise reclamation bonding for metal mines LC0958 SB 375 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Grimes, D Revise opencut mining laws Sponsor: Grimes, D LC0985 SB 484 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Beck, T hard rock mining reclamation debt service fund Sponsor: Beck, T LC0989 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Grosfield, L Include economic considerations in permitting and other functions LC1001 HB 573 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Bales, K Allow oil and gas board to permit certain coal bed methane gas wells Sponsor: Bales, K LC1027 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Jacobson, H Revise allocation of funds from certain environmentally related taxes LC1028 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Jacobson, H Appropriate fund to DEQ to purchase federal debt obligation securities LC1201 HB 495 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Olson, A Provide the transfer of revoked coal mine permits Sponsor: Olson, A LC1248 HB 535 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Harris, C Require certification of bond adequacy by mine owner Sponsor: Harris, C LC1487 HB 601 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Forrester, G Revise opencut mining laws Sponsor: Forrester, G LC1527 HB 592 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: McCann, M Require gas producers to itemize charges assessed to natural gas royalty owner Sponsor: Mccann, M LC1602 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Kitzenberg, S Revise small miner exemption LC1685 HJ 27 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Bales, K EQC oversight for EIS on proposed coal-bed natural gas resources development Sponsor: Bales, K -- Subject: Minors (see also: Family Law) LC0047 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Grosfield, L Graduated license law for young drivers LC0111 HB 30 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Law, Justice, and Indian Affairs Interim Committee Clarifying place to receive custody of youth Sponsor: Matthews, G By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee LC0115 SB 170 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Law, Justice, and Indian Affairs Interim Committee Revise child abuse and neglect laws Sponsor: Halligan, M By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee LC0128 HB 62 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Education Interim Committee Revise juvenile probation officer salary structure Sponsor: Mangan, J By request of: Education Interim Committee LC0261 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Legislative Council Revise abuse and neglect laws By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0263 HB 146 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Legislative Council Revise youth court act relating to detention and placement of youth Sponsor: Shockley, J By request of: Department Of Corrections LC0292 SB 28 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Legislative Council Revise process for modification of child support orders Sponsor: Halligan, M By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0297 SB 132 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Halligan, M Abandoned baby legislation Sponsor: Halligan, M LC0303 HB 39 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Legislative Council Revise statutes regulating fishing by youths and seniors Sponsor: Fuchs, D By request of: Department Of Fish, Wildlife, And Parks LC0314 SB 29 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Legislative Council Revise jurisdiction for child abuse - youth court Sponsor: Mcnutt, W By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0322 HB 27 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Musgrove, J County authority to establish underage curfew laws Sponsor: Musgrove, J LC0426 SB 116 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Legislative Council Revise laws concerning child abuse & neglect and placement or adoption Sponsor: Stonington, E By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0548 HB 81 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Andersen, J Student alcohol , tobacco, & drug testing for extra curricular activities Sponsor: Andersen, J LC0551 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Haines, D Graduated driver's licenses LC0554 HB 122 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Lee, M Creating child support assurance program Sponsor: Lee, M LC0585 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Schmidt, T Revise definition of runaway youth LC0621 HB 67 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Harris, C Offense of child endangerment for DUI with minor in vehicle Sponsor: Harris, C LC0642 HB 324 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Mangan, J Licensure for drop-in day care Sponsor: Mangan, J LC0662 HB 403 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Gillan, K Restricted driver's license for minors Sponsor: Gillan, K LC0691 HB 191 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Legislative Council Revise minor in possession laws Sponsor: Gallus, S By request of: Attorney General LC0697 HB 68 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Price, W Authorize driver's license suspension for failure to comply with sentence Sponsor: Price, W LC0775 HB 195 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Wolery, M Revise transferable crime under youth court act -- dangerous drug Sponsor: Wolery, M LC0797 SB 418 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Grimes, D Board of Public Ed. to adopt rules on teaching sexual abstinence Sponsor: Grimes, D LC0801 HB 180 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Callahan, T Allow examine by Phys. Ass't. or APRN of youth under order of commitment Sponsor: Callahan, T LC0802 HB 278 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Callahan, T Clarify youth probation officer authority under youth court act Sponsor: Callahan, T LC0803 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Callahan, T Clarify placement restrictions under multiagency service placement plan LC0804 SB 386 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Callahan, T Make intervention in delinquency pilot program permanent Sponsor: Waterman, M LC0808 HB 427 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Rome, A Clarify responsibility for education costs of youth placed in facility Sponsor: Rome, A LC0839 HB 526 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Cocchiarella, V Create summer youth employment program Sponsor: Branae, G LC0847 HJ 17 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Nelson, L Study juvenile detention laws Sponsor: Newman, B LC0901 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Keenan, B Revise laws on minors LC1077 SB 417 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Grimes, D Allow legislature to require parental notice before minor terminates pregnancy Sponsor: Grimes, D LC1160 HB 185 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Gallus, S Revising the duration of & removing termination of youth comb. sports license Sponsor: Gallus, S LC1174 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Gillan, K Revise funding for educational programs in youth detention facilities LC1176 HB 630 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Buzzas, R Establish Child and Youth Development Grant Program Sponsor: Buzzas, R LC1195 HB 402 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Mangan, J Extend juvenile detention center training exemption Sponsor: Mangan, J LC1245 HB 216 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Himmelberger, D Increase fines for minor purchasing alcohol or tobacco Sponsor: Himmelberger, D LC1251 SB 267 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Ekegren, P Revise laws governing minors in possession Sponsor: Ekegren, P LC1256 SB 452 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Kitzenberg, S Prohibit use of pepper spray in juvenile detention Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S LC1299 HJ 32 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Bixby, N Request legislative performance audit on child protective services Sponsor: Bixby, N LC1550 HB 393 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Bookout-Reinicke, S Allow video conferencing for youth probable cause hearing Sponsor: Mangan, J LC1585 HB 494 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: Mangan, J Matching funds for child care development Sponsor: Mangan, J -- Subject: Money Transfer LC0090 HB 124 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Grosfield, L Revise local government funding (a.k.a. The Big Bill) Sponsor: Story, B By request of: Local Government Funding And Structure Committee LC0096 SB 326 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Taylor, M Revise laws governing weeds Sponsor: Taylor, M LC0175 HB 607 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Ellingson, J Public campaign financing Sponsor: Facey, T LC0375 SB 512 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Doherty, S Impose energy excess revenue tax for stable prices and other purposes Sponsor: Halligan, M LC0380 HB 57 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Revenue and Taxation Interim Committee Transfer $0.5 million from sec. 8 housing to afford. housing revolving account Sponsor: Erickson, R By request of: Revenue And Taxation Interim Committee LC0427 HB 49 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Legislative Council Revise micro business development laws - appropriate coal tax Sponsor: Mckenney, J By request of: Department Of Commerce Governor LC0430 SB 78 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Hargrove, D One stop licensing fee revision Sponsor: Hargrove, D LC0446 SB 100 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Kitzenberg, S Loan repayment assistance for teacher teaching in Montana Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S LC0567 HB 641 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Ellingson, J Plant closure impacts Sponsor: Lindeen, M LC0733 HB 435 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Lawson, B Loans for teachers to purchase housing in school district Sponsor: Lawson, B LC0735 HB 2 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Vick, S General appropriations act Sponsor: Vick, S By request of: Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC0827 HB 449 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Younkin, C High school honor scholarship program Sponsor: Younkin, C LC0843 SB 322 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Shea, D Natural resource worker education and retraining Sponsor: Shea, D LC0872 HB 226 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Holden, R Allocate portion of federal mineral royalty funds to counties Sponsor: Bales, K LC0906 SB 495 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Keenan, B Revise state land laws to increase funding for trust Sponsor: Thomas, F LC0960 HB 624 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Grimes, D Create and fund career and technical education grant program Sponsor: Masolo, G LC0982 HB 631 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Gillan, K Establish coal tax trust to support education Sponsor: Gillan, K LC1055 SB 518 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Cobb, J Offset impacts of major energy generation facility development Sponsor: Cobb, J LC1089 SB 246 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Mahlum, D Trust fund to fund heritage preservation and development Sponsor: Mahlum, D LC1184 HB 225 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Schmidt, T Dedicate coal severance tax funds for higher education Sponsor: Schmidt, T LC1264 HB 277 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Masolo, G Divert coal taxes to fund education Sponsor: Masolo, G LC1270 SB 388 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Ellingson, J Earned income tax credit Sponsor: Ellingson, J LC1289 HB 273 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Erickson, R Transfer $3.5 million of TANF funds to affordable housing revolving loan account Sponsor: Erickson, R LC1303 HB 303 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Tramelli, B Fund representation for indigent victims in domestic violence cases Sponsor: Jayne, J LC1356 HB 399 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: McKenney, J Revise deposit of liquor license fees - time for publication of license notice Sponsor: Mckenney, J LC1511 HB 562 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Forrester, G Transfer general fund to TSE account for Lockwood water and sewer Sponsor: Forrester, G LC1528 HB 525 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Kasten, D Generally revise state expenditure limitations Sponsor: Kasten, D LC1564 HB 474 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Sliter, P Revise energy laws pertaining to large customers Sponsor: Sliter, P LC1593 HB 649 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Ryan, D Revise education funding -- coal trust fund -- bonds Sponsor: Newman, B -- Subject: Motor Vehicles (see also: Taxation--Trans; Traffic Regulations; Transportation) LC0009 SB 85 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Tester, J Revise jury pool to select from list of licensed drivers and ID LC0032 SB 175 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Revenue and Taxation Interim Committee Revise light vehicle registration fees & other motor vehicle laws Sponsor: Glaser, B By request of: Revenue And Taxation Interim Committee LC0033 SB 86 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Holden, R Prohibit insurer from authorizing use on nonoriginal vehicle repair parts Sponsor: Holden, R LC0049 SB 393 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Grosfield, L Lewis & Clark license plates to fund activities Sponsor: Thomas, F LC0064 SB 16 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Halligan, M Relinquish driver's license in lieu of bail for traffic violations Sponsor: Halligan, M LC0079 HB 153 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Lenhart, R Require drivers license and proof of insurance to register vehicle Sponsor: Lenhart, R LC0100 SB 64 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Bohlinger, J Revise seatbelt requirement -- standard violation Sponsor: Bohlinger, J LC0126 SB 125 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Bohlinger, J Require driving with lighted headlights at all times Sponsor: Bohlinger, J LC0156 SB 203 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Cole, M Replace truck axle weight limit with federal standard Sponsor: Cole, M LC0179 SB 320 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: Kitzenberg, S State purchase of renewable fuel vehicles Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S LC0202 HB 78 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: State Administration, Public Retirement Systems, and Veterans' Affairs Interim Committee Clarify law on special & personalized military license plates for disabled vets Sponsor: Clark, E By request of: State Administration, Public Retirement Systems, And Veterans' Affairs Interim C LC0203 SB 53 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: State Administration, Public Retirement Systems, and Veterans' Affairs Interim Committee Disabled vet. vehicle reg. reduced fee for certain vehicles other than car Sponsor: Roush, G By request of: State Administration, Public Retirement Systems, And Veterans' Affairs Interim C LC0232 SB 509 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Doherty, S Revise tax credits for alternative fuel vehicles Sponsor: Doherty, S LC0234 SB 71 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Revenue and Taxation Interim Committee Uniform distribution of motor vehicle revenue to district courts Sponsor: Glaser, B By request of: Revenue And Taxation Interim Committee LC0235 SB 72 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Revenue and Taxation Interim Committee Uniform distribution of motor vehicle revenue to highway account Sponsor: Glaser, B By request of: Revenue And Taxation Interim Committee LC0236 SB 174 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Revenue and Taxation Interim Committee Vehicle revenue distributed based on local mill levies Sponsor: Glaser, B By request of: Revenue And Taxation Interim Committee LC0237 SB 73 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Revenue and Taxation Interim Committee Generally revise distribution of motor vehicle revenue Sponsor: Glaser, B By request of: Revenue And Taxation Interim Committee LC0280 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Legislative Council Removal of vehicles violating capitol parking restrictions By request of: Department Of Administration LC0328 HB 131 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Legislative Council Stop and inspection authority for diesel fuel violations Sponsor: Somerville, R By request of: Department Of Transportation LC0359 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Butcher, E Increase driving w/o insurance penalties and apply them when citation issued LC0389 SB 225 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Wells, J Revising the determination of model year for light vehicles and heavy trucks Sponsor: Wells, J LC0390 SB 191 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: DePratu, B Specialty license plate decals for organizations Sponsor: Depratu, B LC0500 HB 314 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Gallik, D Require proof of drivers license and liability insurance to register vehicle Sponsor: Gallik, D LC0505 HB 85 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Schmidt, T Remove anti-discrimination provision for vehicle insurance Sponsor: Schmidt, T LC0506 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Schmidt, T Enhance DUI penalty LC0508 HB 86 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Schmidt, T Prohibit registration of planes owned by LLC's if not garaged in state Sponsor: Schmidt, T LC0510 HB 75 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Clark, E Penalty for allowing unauthorized individual to drive owner's vehicle Sponsor: Clark, E LC0582 HB 247 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Lewis, D Phase-in reduction of fees in lieu of tax for heavy trucks Sponsor: Lewis, D LC0592 HB 531 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Lawson, B Revise licensing for fertilizer spreader equipment Sponsor: Waitschies, K LC0600 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Legislative Council Remove mudflap exemption from certain motor vehicles By request of: Attorney General LC0612 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Nelson, L Truth in selling used motor vehicles LC0641 HB 539 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Mangan, J Regulate auto title loan businesses Sponsor: Mangan, J LC0644 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Smith, F Tribal member and military exemption from vehicle registration fee LC0690 HB 373 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Legislative Council Clarify registration requirements for vehicle ownership Sponsor: Schmidt, T By request of: Attorney General LC0692 HB 375 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Legislative Council clarify nonresident health care professional vehicle registration exemption Sponsor: Carney, E By request of: Attorney General LC0693 HB 156 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Legislative Council Revise motor vehicle dealer laws - prohibit curbstoning Sponsor: Matthews, G By request of: Attorney General LC0694 HB 363 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Legislative Council Revise driver licensing and motor carrier safety Sponsor: Wanzenried, D By request of: Attorney General LC0695 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Legislative Council Revise proof of financial responsibility laws By request of: Attorney General LC0703 SB 168 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Stonington, E Increase junk vehicle fees Sponsor: Stonington, E By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0734 HB 207 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Harris, C Require proof of insurance for vehicle registration Sponsor: Harris, C LC0771 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Laible, R Insurer notice to state when liability coverage lapses LC0779 HB 502 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Story, B Exempt certain equipment from axle weight limits Sponsor: Story, B LC0806 HB 295 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Jent, L Revise laws governing driving under the influence Sponsor: Jent, L LC0821 SB 380 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: McNutt, W Revise length restrictions and fees for triple trailers Sponsor: Mcnutt, W LC0871 SB 300 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Holden, R Allow executive order lifting weight limits on farm trucks Sponsor: Holden, R LC0986 SB 421 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Thomas, F Revise motor vehicle franchise laws Sponsor: Thomas, F LC1011 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Younkin, C Special license plates for service clubs LC1012 HB 544 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Lawson, B Uninsured motorist identification data base Sponsor: Somerville, R LC1029 HB 240 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Tash, B Create trauma care fund -- vehicle fee increase Sponsor: Mckenney, J LC1061 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Smith, F Lewis and Clark centennial license plates LC1076 HB 461 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Shockley, J Active duty military purchase of veteran's license plates Sponsor: Shockley, J LC1100 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Legislative Council Increase fee for duplicate vehicle title By request of: Attorney General LC1101 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Legislative Council Fee for issuing bonded vehicle title By request of: Attorney General LC1119 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Davies, B Eliminate fees for off-road vehicles LC1172 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Jent, L Increase minimum motor vehicle liability requirement LC1185 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Eggers, B Authorize Indian made license plates LC1226 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Stonington, E Special county license plate for open space LC1244 SB 355 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Crismore, W Revise requirements for securing logs on pole trailers Sponsor: Crismore, W LC1259 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Andersen, J Increase penalty for negligent vehicular assault LC1288 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Facey, T Prohibit multiple trailer trucks on roads other than interstate LC1318 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Holden, R Clarify livestock owner immunity in open range LC1328 HB 433 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Schrumpf, C Reduced truck speeds in periods of low visibility Sponsor: Schrumpf, C LC1331 HB 512 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Somerville, R Criminalize driver's refusal to submit to chemical test Sponsor: Somerville, R LC1385 HB 319 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Galvin-Halcro, K Payment of fees owing on sale of vehicle -- disclosure required Sponsor: Galvin-Halcro, K LC1419 HJ 23 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Wanzenried, D Urge support for developing a motor carrier safety program Sponsor: Wanzenried, D LC1448 HB 263 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Jent, L Venue for contesting implied consent revocation Sponsor: Jent, L LC1496 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Christiaens, C Revise DUI sentencing LC1497 SB 483 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Christiaens, C Revise 3rd DUI sentencing Sponsor: Christiaens, C LC1526 HB 524 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Keane, J Increase fee to fund removal of abandoned vehicles Sponsor: Keane, J LC1534 SB 318 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Ekegren, P Eliminate truck speed limit for agricultural harvest Sponsor: Ekegren, P LC1540 SB 474 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Ripley, R Revise laws on auto and auto glass repair Sponsor: Grimes, D LC1631 HB 507 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Rome, A Revise junkyard display of vehicles along roadway Sponsor: Rome, A LC1635 HJ 31 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Schmidt, T Resolution on litter and alcohol use Sponsor: Schmidt, T LC1640 HB 551 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Forrester, G Increase vehicle dealers bonding requirement Sponsor: Forrester, G LC1666 HB 529 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Pattison, J Revise overweight vehicle tolerance standards Sponsor: Pattison, J LC1671 SB 451 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Johnson, R Eliminate requirement for driver's license to operate certain LC1710 HB 620 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Somerville, R Exempt purple heart veterans from light vehicle registration fees Sponsor: Devlin, R By request of: (H) Transportation Standing Committee LC1717 HB 577 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: McCann, M Funding for information technology systems for Department of Justice Sponsor: Mccann, M By request of: (H) Joint Approp Subcommittee On Long Range Planning -- Subject: Oil and Gas (see also: Mining and Minerals; Taxation--Oil and Gas) LC0020 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Bishop, A Authorize PSC to regulate motor fuel prices LC0539 HB 158 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Harris, C Create commission on gasoline pricing competition Sponsor: Harris, C LC0656 HB 10 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Appropriate oil overcharge payments Sponsor: Kasten, D By request of: Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC1001 HB 573 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Bales, K Allow oil and gas board to permit certain coal bed methane gas wells Sponsor: Bales, K LC1201 HB 495 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Olson, A Provide the transfer of revoked coal mine permits Sponsor: Olson, A LC1374 HB 310 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Bixby, N Require water quality permit for coal bed methane discharge to surface water Sponsor: Bixby, N LC1393 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Branae, G Revise requirements prior to commencing oil or gas drilling LC1674 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Sliter, P Revise oil and gas development laws -- Subject: Planning and Development LC0006 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Ellingson, J General fund appropriation to fund economic development programs By request of: State Administration, Public Retirement Systems, And Veterans' Affairs Interim C LC0081 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Doherty, S Create biomedical research endowment fund within coal trust LC0160 HB 92 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Environmental Quality Council Appropriate funds for land use planning grants Sponsor: Gillan, K By request of: Environmental Quality Council LC0276 HB 105 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Legislative Council Provide geographic data development fund Sponsor: Haines, D By request of: Department Of Administration Department Of Fish, Wildlife, And Parks Department Of Revenue State Library Commission LC0294 HB 650 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Taylor, M Clearinghouse to consolidate all state loan programs Sponsor: Mood, D LC0300 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Kitzenberg, S Interest buy down program for economic development projects LC0343 SB 167 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Legislative Council Revise sanitation in subdivision laws Sponsor: Stonington, E By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0388 SB 241 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Wells, J Revise zoning district laws Sponsor: Wells, J LC0408 HB 343 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Halligan, M Authorize park dedication for minor subdivisions Sponsor: Wanzenried, D LC0410 HB 111 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Lawson, B Remove cap on local lakeshore protection fees Sponsor: Lawson, B LC0427 HB 49 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Legislative Council Revise micro business development laws - appropriate coal tax Sponsor: Mckenney, J By request of: Department Of Commerce Governor LC0470 SB 319 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Cole, M Revise major facility siting act -- eliminating generation facilities Sponsor: Cole, M LC0495 SB 371 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Toole, K Revise definition of "facility" under major facility siting act Sponsor: Toole, K LC0567 HB 641 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Ellingson, J Plant closure impacts Sponsor: Lindeen, M LC0584 HB 291 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Lindeen, M Agricultural experiment stations appropriation for facility improvements Sponsor: Lindeen, M LC0586 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Wells, J Revise zoning district laws LC0596 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Thomas, F Revise greenbelt law LC0631 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Toole, K Statewide planning goals LC0632 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Toole, K Develop model land use ordinances LC0634 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Toole, K Uniform planning and zoning review criteria LC0663 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Gillan, K Small business development and expansion initiatives LC0696 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Toole, K Local option realty transfer tax to fund planning activities LC0707 SB 303 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Hargrove, D Mill levy exemption for property taxes imposed for open space bond Sponsor: Hargrove, D LC0720 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Lindeen, M Yellowstone agricultural economic development program LC0732 HB 585 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Fuchs, D Revise review of sanitation in subdivisions Sponsor: Fuchs, D LC0743 HB 586 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Kaufmann, C Revise minor subdivision law Sponsor: Wanzenried, D LC0750 HB 340 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Younkin, C Revise requirements for subdivision regulations Sponsor: Younkin, C LC0761 SB 287 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Kaufmann, C Revise subdivision exemption for family transfer Sponsor: Stonington, E LC0762 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Kaufmann, C Clarify environmental assessment for subdivisions LC0763 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Kaufmann, C Revise planning and zoning commission and district law LC0764 HB 532 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Kaufmann, C Revise growth policy contents Sponsor: Kaufmann, C LC0768 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Grosfield, L Authorize planning grants under treasure state endowment program LC0849 SB 279 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: McNutt, W Revise law on state investment in business Sponsor: Mcnutt, W LC0851 SB 242 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: O'Neil, J Prohibit extraterritorial building codes Sponsor: O'Neil, J LC0857 SB 479 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Hargrove, D Subdivision review for cluster development Sponsor: Hargrove, D LC0905 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Keenan, B Revise land use laws LC0908 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Keenan, B Revise planning, research, and development laws LC0944 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Legislative Council Economic development By request of: Governor LC1009 HB 508 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Younkin, C Revise zoning laws Sponsor: Younkin, C LC1090 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Gallik, D Rural development act LC1093 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Gallik, D Job enhancement and creation act LC1161 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Gallus, S Create venture capital fund LC1162 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Gallus, S Promote high technology and economic development LC1166 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Peterson, A Revise sanitation in subdivisions laws LC1231 HB 640 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: McGee, D Generally revise laws on electrical energy to stimulate economic development Sponsor: Mcgee, D LC1246 HB 591 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Himmelberger, D Revise major facility siting act Sponsor: Himmelberger, D LC1250 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Kitzenberg, S Revise use of regional water system account LC1281 HB 244 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Erickson, R Endowed research professorships for university system Sponsor: Erickson, R LC1296 SB 198 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Taylor, M Treasure state endowment set aside for business infrastructure Sponsor: Taylor, M LC1368 SB 376 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: DePratu, B Exemption from environmental review for certain actions related to state lands Sponsor: Depratu, B LC1420 SB 510 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Thomas, F Encourage leasing of Crown Butte exchange property for coal mining Sponsor: Stapleton, C LC1421 SB 493 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Thomas, F Revise laws on economic development by revising investments Sponsor: Thomas, F LC1433 SB 470 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: O'Neil, J Prohibit extraterritorial zoning and subdivision regulation Sponsor: O'Neil, J LC1456 SB 432 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Taylor, M Clarify funding for aerospace transportation and technology LC1472 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Clancy, G Revise criteria for local subdivision and platting criteria where state has crit LC1473 HB 304 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Clancy, G Revise provisions for more stringent local subdivision regulations Sponsor: Clancy, G LC1493 HB 470 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Keane, J Economic development levy and port levy outside of levy cap Sponsor: Keane, J LC1551 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Peterson, A Eliminate requirement for subdivision compliance with growth policy LC1578 HB 543 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Brown, R Revise subdivision and growth policy laws Sponsor: Brown, R LC1587 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Carney, E Distance elimination technologies program development LC1594 SB 455 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Doherty, S Clarify subdivision documents recorded when no state jurisdiction Sponsor: Doherty, S LC1605 HB 490 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Price, W Intermediary relending program Sponsor: Price, W LC1612 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Buzzas, R Extend period for zoning regulations based on master plan LC1644 HB 589 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Facey, T Revise subdivision exemption for condominiums Sponsor: Facey, T LC1651 HB 648 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Kaufmann, C Trust fund for fire suppression and land use planning Sponsor: Kaufmann, C LC1652 HJ 28 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Laible, R Wildland-residential interface management plan Sponsor: Laible, R LC1658 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Cocchiarella, V Resolution on timber, jobs, & economic development LC1670 HB 587 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Miller, K Establish requirements for subdivision exactions Sponsor: Laible, R -- Subject: Privacy LC0073 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Grimes, D Provide that Art. II, sec. 10 (privacy) does not apply to abortion LC0110 SB 5 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Law, Justice, and Indian Affairs Interim Committee Clarify information disclosure of peer review committee Sponsor: Grimes, D By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee LC0269 SB 226 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Wells, J Modify statute on use of names for mailing list Sponsor: Wells, J LC0341 HB 149 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Legislative Council Provide confidentiality for certain centrally assessed tax returns and reports Sponsor: Dale, R By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0387 SB 140 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Wells, J Allow parent access to child's library information Sponsor: Wells, J LC0460 SB 148 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Tester, J Revise laws governing access to information Sponsor: Tester, J LC0597 HB 175 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Legislative Council Revise health care information act for disclosure to medical examiner Sponsor: Jent, L By request of: Attorney General LC0604 HB 281 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Lindeen, M Governmental internet information privacy act Sponsor: Lindeen, M LC0689 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Legislative Council Revise responsibilities of DOJ for driver records and accident involvement By request of: Attorney General LC0702 SB 141 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Stonington, E Employee access to personnel files Sponsor: Stonington, E LC0791 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Thomas, F Improve insurance information and privacy law LC0864 HB 582 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Gutsche, G DPHHS feasibility report on chronic disease tracking and registry Sponsor: Gutsche, G LC0910 SB 485 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Ellingson, J Insurance service privacy Sponsor: Ellingson, J LC0911 SB 488 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Ellingson, J Fine for insurer or health care provider releasing patient information Sponsor: Ellingson, J LC0964 SB 465 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Legislative Council Revise insurance information and privacy act Sponsor: Franklin, E By request of: State Auditor LC0993 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Grosfield, L Guidelines for balancing privacy v. right to know LC1015 HB 282 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Keenan, B Eliminate social security number on hunting and fishing license applications Sponsor: Laszloffy, J LC1080 HB 359 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Clark, P Expand DNA database to all felonies Sponsor: Clark, P LC1103 SB 293 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Legislative Council Adopt Montana driver privacy protection act Sponsor: Doherty, S By request of: Attorney General LC1116 HB 331 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Legislative Council Criminal offense of theft of identity Sponsor: Eggers, B By request of: Attorney General LC1165 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Butcher, E Allow access to marriage license information LC1215 HB 388 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Golie, G Revise information needed on hunting or fishing license application -- DL number Sponsor: Golie, G LC1267 SB 209 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Waterman, M Clarify balancing test for release of information in state claims Sponsor: Waterman, M LC1308 SB 248 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Younkin, C Revise laws on information collected by health care review committees Sponsor: Grimes, D LC1415 HB 583 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Esp, J Mental heath advanced directive Sponsor: Esp, J LC1503 SB 358 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Tramelli, B Public access to traffic accident reports to compile data Sponsor: Depratu, B LC1703 HB 478 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Golie, G Revise reporting, release, and type of information for central tumor registry Sponsor: Golie, G -- Subject: Professions and Occupations Generally LC0087 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Kitzenberg, S Repeal underground storage tank private inspector statutes LC0227 HB 120 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Legislative Council Generally revise professional licensing laws Sponsor: Mckenney, J By request of: Department Of Commerce LC0370 SJ 2 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Legislative Finance Committee Urge training on mental illness Sponsor: Waterman, M By request of: Legislative Finance Committee LC0898 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Keenan, B Revise occupational licensing laws LC1141 SB 399 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Holden, R Licensure of sexually oriented business Sponsor: Holden, R LC1654 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Grimes, D Health care provider right of conscience LC1737 SR 19 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Hargrove, D Confirm appointments to professional licensing boards Sponsor: Hargrove, D By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1745 SR 22 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Hargrove, D Confirm appointments to certain boards Sponsor: Hargrove, D By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee -- Subject: Professions and Occupations A-D LC0038 HB 395 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Christiaens, C Establish dental hygiene program in university system Sponsor: Thomas, B LC0059 SB 219 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Waterman, M Change ownership requirements for CPA firms Sponsor: Waterman, M LC0210 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Legislative Council Revise attorney fee computation under eminent domain By request of: Department Of Transportation LC0239 HB 50 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Legislative Council Revise chemical dependency licensing laws -- addiction councelors Sponsor: Juneau, C By request of: Department Of Commerce LC0522 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Gallus, S Revise laws governing barbers and cosmetologists LC0541 HB 208 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Harris, C Revise contempt of court laws Sponsor: Harris, C LC0579 SB 202 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Butcher, E Authorize licensed chiropractors to practice animal chiropractics Sponsor: Butcher, E LC1062 HB 313 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Masolo, G Revise laws relating to domestic violence Sponsor: Masolo, G LC1205 HB 183 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Juneau, C Licensure requirements for addiction counselors Sponsor: Juneau, C LC1359 HB 230 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Price, W Revise boiler inspection requirements Sponsor: Price, W -- Subject: Professions and Occupations E-N LC0002 HB 90 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Shockley, J Maintain registry & establish procedures for design of fire extinguishing system Sponsor: Shockley, J LC0050 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Grosfield, L Revise construction industry electrical laws LC0230 HB 26 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Legislative Council Exempt certain horseracing personnel from work comp Sponsor: Clark, E By request of: Department Of Commerce LC0231 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Taylor, M Revise laws governing prepaid funeral insurance LC0243 HB 145 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Legislative Council Revise state building code Sponsor: Dale, R By request of: Department Of Commerce LC0368 SB 108 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Legislative Finance Committee Advanced practice registered nurse as professional person for mental health Sponsor: Franklin, E By request of: Legislative Finance Committee LC0673 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Elliott, J Revise laws governing massage therapy LC0679 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Roush, G Implement multi-state licensing of RN's in Montana LC0680 SB 329 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Roush, G Authorize temporary licensure of Canadian and Out of State RN/LPN in Montana Sponsor: Roush, G LC0824 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Lawson, B Optional traction engineers certificate LC0879 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Kitzenberg, S Revise requirements for mining engineering degree LC0935 HB 426 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Forrester, G Establish standards for home inspectors Sponsor: Forrester, G LC0962 HB 417 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Legislative Council Uniform licensing of insurance producers Sponsor: Price, W By request of: State Auditor LC1036 HB 400 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Wanzenried, D License heating and air conditioning contractors Sponsor: Wanzenried, D LC1049 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Vick, S Change journey-apprentice ratio for electricians LC1145 HB 497 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Younkin, C Revise apprentice to journeyman ratios for plumbers and electricians Sponsor: Price, W LC1277 SB 290 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Franklin, E Allow advanced practice RN's to prepare and file death certificates LC1440 SB 271 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Toole, K Revise nursing practice laws Sponsor: Toole, K LC1601 SB 434 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Berry, D Restrict nursing rule on name badges Sponsor: Berry, D -- Subject: Professions and Occupations O-Z LC0182 SB 314 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Doherty, S Regulate and certify entities that euthanize animals Sponsor: Doherty, S LC0238 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Legislative Council Revise pharmacy laws By request of: Department Of Commerce LC0240 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Legislative Council Errors and omissions insurance coverage for real estate or timeshare brokers By request of: Department Of Commerce LC0242 SB 30 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Legislative Council Revise traction license for steam locomotive Sponsor: Mahlum, D By request of: Department Of Commerce LC0271 SB 146 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Legislative Council Revise water and wastewater operator certification Sponsor: Keenan, B By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0628 SB 270 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Toole, K Jurisdiction disclosure for real estate sales on reservations Sponsor: Toole, K LC0692 HB 375 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Legislative Council clarify nonresident health care professional vehicle registration exemption Sponsor: Carney, E By request of: Attorney General LC0701 HB 458 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Barrett, D Required managed care medical director to be physician Sponsor: Barrett, D LC0782 SB 340 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Berry, D Revise real estate law on depositing funds in broker's trust account Sponsor: Berry, D LC1087 SB 292 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Sprague, M Prohibit representation as licensed plumber Sponsor: Sprague, M LC1138 SB 277 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Shea, D Plumbing permit for homeowner installations Sponsor: Shea, D LC1145 HB 497 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Younkin, C Revise apprentice to journeyman ratios for plumbers and LC1192 SB 321 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Wanzenried, D Insurance freedom of choice -- physical therapists Sponsor: Mahlum, D LC1316 HB 510 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Lawson, B Provide gastrostomy or jejunostomy tube feeding not nursing scope of practice Sponsor: Lawson, B LC1322 HB 481 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Gallus, S Prohibit operation plan changes on certain rivers Sponsor: Gallus, S LC1323 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Gallus, S Cap fishing guide licenses LC1324 HB 480 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Gallus, S Moratorium on fishing outfitter licenses Sponsor: Gallus, S LC1392 HB 279 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: McKenney, J Revise pharmacy laws Sponsor: Mckenney, J LC1403 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Tropila, J Revise fishing guide license fees LC1416 HB 569 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Esp, J Revise outfitter laws Sponsor: Esp, J LC1591 HB 413 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Davies, B Pharmacist's conscience clause Sponsor: Davies, B LC1659 SB 478 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Franklin, E Licensure of veterinary technicians Sponsor: Franklin, E -- Subject: Property LC0046 SB 15 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Bishop, A Revise law governing trespass on land adjoining public land Sponsor: Bishop, A LC0051 SB 130 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Grosfield, L Public procedure for transferring school property Sponsor: Thomas, F LC0060 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Tester, J Limit corporate agriculture LC0101 HB 165 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Law, Justice, and Indian Affairs Interim Committee Repatriation for human remains Sponsor: Gutsche, G By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee LC0160 HB 92 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Environmental Quality Council Appropriate funds for land use planning grants Sponsor: Gillan, K By request of: Environmental Quality Council LC0161 SB 6 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Environmental Quality Council Limit landowner liability for condemned property Sponsor: Cole, M By request of: Environmental Quality Council LC0162 SB 7 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Environmental Quality Council Clarify eminent domain laws Sponsor: Cole, M By request of: Environmental Quality Council LC0163 HB 22 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Environmental Quality Council Clarify that easement is preferred interest taken in eminent domain Sponsor: Lindeen, M By request of: Environmental Quality Council LC0164 HB 93 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Environmental Quality Council Include damage reduction measures in eminent domain proceedings Sponsor: Gillan, K By request of: Environmental Quality Council LC0209 SB 152 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Legislative Council Revise laws for disposition of excess DOT land Sponsor: Mahlum, D By request of: Department Of Transportation LC0210 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Legislative Council Revise attorney fee computation under eminent domain By request of: Department Of Transportation LC0211 HB 166 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Legislative Council Allow conveyance of wetland mitigation site with perpetual conservation covenant Sponsor: Lee, M By request of: Department Of Transportation LC0212 HB 154 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Legislative Council Revise recording plane coordinates of land boundaries Sponsor: Mcgee, D By request of: Department Of Transportation LC0222 HB 114 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Legislative Council Revise water use laws - define developed spring Sponsor: Story, B By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0308 HB 64 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Legislative Council Property appraiser access to property -- trespass exception Sponsor: Peterson, K By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0343 SB 167 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Legislative Council Revise sanitation in subdivision laws Sponsor: Stonington, E By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0388 SB 241 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Wells, J Revise zoning district laws Sponsor: Wells, J LC0408 HB 343 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Halligan, M Authorize park dedication for minor subdivisions Sponsor: Wanzenried, D LC0409 HB 450 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Lawson, B Clarify transfer or sale of Whitefish and Bozeman armories Sponsor: Lawson, B LC0410 HB 111 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Lawson, B Remove cap on local lakeshore protection fees Sponsor: Lawson, B LC0433 SB 353 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Taylor, M Rural development through quality block management Sponsor: Taylor, M LC0490 SB 250 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Toole, K Government condemnation authority for gas and electric facilities Sponsor: Toole, K LC0516 HB 137 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Clancy, G State vehicles as courtesy cars at rural airports Sponsor: Clancy, G LC0586 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Wells, J Revise zoning district laws LC0628 SB 270 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Toole, K Jurisdiction disclosure for real estate sales on reservations Sponsor: Toole, K LC0632 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Toole, K Develop model land use ordinances LC0633 SB 224 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Toole, K Real estate transfer tax to fund local planning efforts Sponsor: Toole, K LC0634 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Toole, K Uniform planning and zoning review criteria LC0650 SB 95 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Bishop, A Revise criminal trespass laws--repeal permission to hunt requirement Sponsor: Bishop, A LC0651 HB 102 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Golie, G Revise law on common elements of condominiums Sponsor: Golie, G LC0672 HB 205 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Harris, C Dollars for education -- car rental, realty transfer, bed, and tobacco taxes Sponsor: Harris, C LC0696 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Toole, K Local option realty transfer tax to fund planning activities LC0704 SB 208 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Stonington, E Revise careless driving law Sponsor: Stonington, E LC0705 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Stonington, E Revise road easements in subdivisions LC0743 HB 586 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Kaufmann, C Revise minor subdivision law Sponsor: Wanzenried, D LC0750 HB 340 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Younkin, C Revise requirements for subdivision regulations Sponsor: Younkin, C LC0761 SB 287 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Kaufmann, C Revise subdivision exemption for family transfer Sponsor: Stonington, E LC0762 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Kaufmann, C Clarify environmental assessment for subdivisions LC0763 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Kaufmann, C Revise planning and zoning commission and district law LC0764 HB 532 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Kaufmann, C Revise growth policy contents Sponsor: Kaufmann, C LC0769 HB 454 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Clark, P Allow issuance of landowner either-sex elk permits Sponsor: Clark, P LC0782 SB 340 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Berry, D Revise real estate law on depositing funds in broker's trust account Sponsor: Berry, D LC0842 SB 368 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Shea, D Clarify law on mortgage filing - incorporation of other filings Sponsor: Shea, D LC0851 SB 242 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: O'Neil, J Prohibit extraterritorial building codes Sponsor: O'Neil, J LC0857 SB 479 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Hargrove, D Subdivision review for cluster development Sponsor: Hargrove, D LC0905 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Keenan, B Revise land use laws LC0950 HB 410 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Haines, D Accept rights of way across federal land Sponsor: Haines, D LC0959 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Grimes, D Right of way acquisition LC0999 HB 246 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Bales, K Clarify liability for damages to property caused by livestock on highways Sponsor: Bales, K LC1009 HB 508 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Younkin, C Revise zoning laws Sponsor: Younkin, C LC1023 SB 364 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Cobb, J Conservation district exemption under streambed and land preservation laws Sponsor: Cobb, J LC1125 HB 420 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Shockley, J Notification of rights in eminent domain action Sponsor: Shockley, J LC1126 HB 421 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Shockley, J Condemned property only used for purpose in final condemnation order Sponsor: Shockley, J LC1127 HB 552 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Shockley, J Remove cap on administrative charges for irrigation districts Sponsor: Shockley, J LC1136 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Elliott, J Revise law on transfer of property between counties LC1142 HB 513 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Fuchs, D Revise water quality laws for nitrates for single-family systems Sponsor: Fuchs, D LC1166 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Peterson, A Revise sanitation in subdivisions laws LC1218 HB 574 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Golie, G Require escrow agents to record documents for contracts for deed transfers Sponsor: Golie, G LC1290 SB 291 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Nelson, L Compensation for landowners suffering wild game damage Sponsor: Nelson, L LC1318 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Holden, R Clarify livestock owner immunity in open range LC1320 HB 327 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Waddill, B Guaranteeing access to property blocked by other property Sponsor: Waddill, B LC1340 SB 437 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Cole, M Supplemental game damage licenses Sponsor: Cole, M LC1350 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Shockley, J Require compensation or mitigation for game damage LC1355 HB 253 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Davies, B Direct attorney general to sue federal government over land ownership Sponsor: Davies, B LC1375 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Brown, D Broaden access to public land surrounded by private land LC1381 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Cobb, J Allow property owner kill permits for game damaging property LC1389 HB 619 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Harris, C Tax credit for preserving historically significant property Sponsor: Harris, C LC1433 SB 470 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: O'Neil, J Prohibit extraterritorial zoning and subdivision regulation Sponsor: O'Neil, J LC1439 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Toole, K Prohibit purchase of access to hunting or fishing activity LC1446 SB 514 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Grosfield, L Revise reporting of gain or loss from sale of real property Sponsor: Grosfield, L LC1463 HB 412 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Wolery, M Increase homestead exemption Sponsor: Wolery, M LC1472 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Clancy, G Revise criteria for local subdivision and platting criteria where state has crit LC1473 HB 304 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Clancy, G Revise provisions for more stringent local subdivision regulations Sponsor: Clancy, G LC1485 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Witt, J Family farm and main street business protection LC1492 HB 571 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Galvin-Halcro, K Restrict location of pesticide weed control facilities Sponsor: Galvin-Halcro, K LC1508 HB 404 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Waddill, B Allow vote on annexation of surrounded land Sponsor: Wanzenried, D LC1527 HB 592 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: McCann, M Require gas producers to itemize charges assessed to natural gas royalty owner Sponsor: Mccann, M LC1551 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Peterson, A Eliminate requirement for subdivision compliance with growth policy LC1578 HB 543 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Brown, R Revise subdivision and growth policy laws Sponsor: Brown, R LC1580 HB 401 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Mahlum, D Railroad vandalism prevention Sponsor: Lee, M LC1594 SB 455 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Doherty, S Clarify subdivision documents recorded when no state jurisdiction Sponsor: Doherty, S LC1641 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Clark, P Increase nonresident hunting fee for block management LC1644 HB 589 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Facey, T Revise subdivision exemption for condominiums Sponsor: Facey, T LC1652 HJ 28 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Laible, R Wildland-residential interface management plan Sponsor: Laible, R LC1657 SB 384 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Ryan, D Create offense of negligent criminal trespass to private property Sponsor: Ryan, D LC1663 HJ 24 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Musgrove, J Study annexation laws Sponsor: Wanzenried, D LC1670 HB 587 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Miller, K Establish requirements for subdivision exactions Sponsor: Laible, R LC1678 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Mahlum, D Revise nuisance law LC1685 HJ 27 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Bales, K EQC oversight for EIS on proposed coal-bed natural gas resources development Sponsor: Bales, K -- Subject: Public Contracts (see also: Contracts) LC0054 SB 334 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Grosfield, L Justice Department to contract for driver rehabilitation & improvement program Sponsor: Grosfield, L LC0058 SB 90 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: State Administration, Public Retirement Systems, and Veterans' Affairs Interim Committee Generally revise government purchasing laws Sponsor: Ekegren, P By request of: State Administration, Public Retirement Systems, And Veterans' Affairs Interim C LC0197 HB 48 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: State Administration, Public Retirement Systems, and Veterans' Affairs Interim Committee Appropriation to implement state contracting recommendations Sponsor: Clark, E By request of: State Administration, Public Retirement Systems, And Veterans' Affairs Interim C LC0215 HB 46 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Legislative Council Exempt certain water project contracts from procurement procedures Sponsor: Dale, R By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0334 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Legislative Council Alternative public works construction contracts By request of: Department Of Administration LC0386 HB 500 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Waterman, M Revise certain provisions of little Davis-Bacon act Sponsor: Wanzenried, D LC0397 SB 114 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Taylor, M Montana Fairness Act (revolving door restrictions on former officials) Sponsor: Taylor, M LC0403 SB 154 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Halligan, M Local vendor preference for municipal contracts Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V LC0413 SB 327 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Doherty, S Restrict government competition with private internet service providers Sponsor: Doherty, S LC0419 HB 221 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Tester, J Revise statutory requirements for lease of museum of northern great plains Sponsor: Witt, J LC0443 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Legislative Council Study committee for design-build/warranty contracting for roads and bridges By request of: Department Of Transportation LC0446 SB 100 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Kitzenberg, S Loan repayment assistance for teacher teaching in Montana Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S LC0450 HB 108 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Noennig, M School district cooperative purchasing Sponsor: Noennig, M LC0525 SJ 8 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Christiaens, C Study privatization of foster care and adoption Sponsor: Christiaens, C LC0599 HB 271 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Legislative Council Revise state-tribal cooperative agreements law Sponsor: Jayne, J By request of: Attorney General LC0717 SB 407 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Berry, D Allow city contract renewals for physical plant operations for water, power Sponsor: Berry, D LC0766 HB 448 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Cocchiarella, V Revise construction prompt payment law Sponsor: Forrester, G LC0783 HB 499 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: Facey, T Encourage use of recycled, postconsumer glass -- credit against fees Sponsor: Facey, T LC0826 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Witt, J Revise FWP authority - Museum of northern Great Plains LC0844 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Tropila, J Revise law on employment of retired public employees LC0925 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Younkin, C Modify local government contracting law on project splitting LC0926 HB 518 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Younkin, C Revise local government contracting laws Sponsor: Masolo, G LC1198 HJ 30 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Story, B Department of Transportation funding and planning resolution Sponsor: Story, B LC1222 HB 349 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Haines, D Allow university employee equity ownership in certain corporations Sponsor: Haines, D LC1300 SB 436 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Ellis, A Revise school district operating expense and purchasing laws Sponsor: Ellis, A LC1362 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: Tester, J Provide preference for government purchase of Montana food LC1441 HB 268 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Ripley, R Increase school district bidding requirements to $25,000 Sponsor: Ripley, R LC1477 HB 540 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Branae, G State purchase of prescription drugs for mental health patients Sponsor: Branae, G LC1518 SB 402 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Shea, D Require certain contractors provide health insurance policy for employees Sponsor: Shea, D LC1667 SB 490 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: Himmelberger, D Revise public contractor selection process Sponsor: Taylor, M LC1718 HJ 36 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Somerville, R Study transport of nuclear waste through state Value error By request of: (H) Transportation Standing Committee LC1731 HB 614 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: McCann, M Revise prevailing wage rate requirements on public projects Sponsor: Mccann, M By request of: (H) Joint Approp Subcommittee On Long Range Planning -- Subject: Public Officers and Employees LC0037 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Christiaens, C Clarify clerk of court issuance of passports LC0085 SB 41 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Roush, G Require certification of public safety communications officers Sponsor: Roush, G LC0107 HB 20 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Law, Justice, and Indian Affairs Interim Committee Exclude election judges from unemployment insurance Sponsor: Shockley, J By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee LC0128 HB 62 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Education Interim Committee Revise juvenile probation officer salary structure Sponsor: Mangan, J By request of: Education Interim Committee LC0196 HB 232 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Lawson, B Include all school personnel in compensated absence liability fund Sponsor: Lawson, B LC0198 SB 51 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: State Administration, Public Retirement Systems, and Veterans' Affairs Interim Committee Public employee qualified health care expense accounts Sponsor: Hargrove, D By request of: State Administration, Public Retirement Systems, And Veterans' Affairs Interim C LC0260 SB 145 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Legislative Council Revise laws governing state fund personnel and policies Sponsor: Berry, D By request of: State Compensation Insurance Fund LC0279 SB 37 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Legislative Council Increase retiree hours of public employment limit Sponsor: Mahlum, D By request of: Department Of Administration LC0290 HB 100 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Legislative Council Revise process for classification appeals for state jobs Sponsor: Price, W By request of: Department Of Administration LC0326 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Legislative Council Alternative expense reimbursement for collective bargaining unit employees By request of: Department Of Transportation LC0361 SB 87 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Waterman, M Clarify role of clerks of justice courts and city courts Sponsor: Waterman, M LC0367 SB 135 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Legislative Finance Committee Revise laws governing mental health managed care ombudsman Sponsor: Waterman, M By request of: Legislative Finance Committee LC0397 SB 114 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Taylor, M Montana Fairness Act (revolving door restrictions on former officials) Sponsor: Taylor, M LC0459 HB 294 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Lewis, D Authorize retirement boards to increase annual benefit adjustment Sponsor: Lewis, D LC0498 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Toole, K Tuition waivers for children of state employees LC0531 HB 133 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Lewis, D Allow public employee to grant sick leave to spouse who is employee Sponsor: Lewis, D LC0533 SB 79 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Harrington, D Payment of wages and benefits for noncertified school employees during closure Sponsor: Harrington, D LC0609 SB 136 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Johnson, R Exempt positions for board of housing Sponsor: Johnson, R LC0623 SB 468 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Thomas, F Extend appointing power of governor to deputy directors, division administrators Sponsor: Thomas, F LC0796 SB 236 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Grimes, D Modify optional PERS service membership for legislators Sponsor: Grimes, D LC0844 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Tropila, J Revise law on employment of retired public employees LC0920 SB 205 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Cobb, J Revise ethics laws Sponsor: Cobb, J LC0952 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Grimes, D Coordinator of services for homeless veterans LC0961 HB 376 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Lindeen, M Establish governor's office of information technology Sponsor: Lindeen, M LC1026 SB 184 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Cobb, J Expand interagency coordinating council for prevention programs members Sponsor: Cobb, J LC1067 HB 443 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Legislative Council Revise notary laws Sponsor: Clancy, G By request of: Secretary Of State LC1072 HB 202 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Davies, B Revise law on public employees carrying concealed weapons Sponsor: Davies, B LC1109 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Legislative Council Adoption incentives for state employees By request of: Attorney General LC1110 SB 254 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Legislative Council Create office of victims services Sponsor: Halligan, M By request of: Attorney General LC1129 HB 439 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Jacobson, H Revise appointment process for housing authority commissioners Sponsor: Jacobson, H LC1132 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Davies, B Revise lobbying by public entities LC1144 HB 172 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Holden, L County hospital employee exemption from mandated leave Sponsor: Holden, L LC1168 HB 173 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Jent, L Establish governor's question time LC1216 HB 13 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council State pay plan Sponsor: Lewis, D By request of: Department Of Administration Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC1238 SB 256 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Hargrove, D Compliance with selective service as condition for public employment Sponsor: Hargrove, D LC1257 HB 466 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Wanzenried, D Require transportation commission to be elected Sponsor: Erickson, R LC1265 HB 251 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Keane, J Revise state sick leave policy Sponsor: Keane, J LC1283 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Raser, H Revise state sick leave pay out LC1302 SB 423 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Ellis, A Petition to create single member school trustee districts Sponsor: Ellis, A LC1355 HB 253 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Davies, B Direct attorney general to sue federal government over land ownership Sponsor: Davies, B LC1395 HB 269 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Carney, E FTE for asbestos community liaison Sponsor: Carney, E LC1436 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Grimes, D PERS credit for accrued leave LC1437 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Cocchiarella, V Change election of certain statewide elected officials LC1444 SB 521 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Grosfield, L Revise governor's emergency powers -- energy emergency Sponsor: Doherty, S LC1519 HB 370 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Peterson, K Prohibit state employees from lobbying Sponsor: Peterson, K LC1525 HB 374 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Eggers, B Revise law on coordinator of Indian affairs Sponsor: Eggers, B LC1687 SR 7 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Hargrove, D Confirm board of regents nominees Sponsor: Franklin, E By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1688 SR 16 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Hargrove, D Confirm board of public education nominee Sponsor: Franklin, E By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1690 SR 5 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Hargrove, D Confirm director of administration Sponsor: Elliott, J By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1691 SR 6 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Hargrove, D Confirm director of agriculture Sponsor: Butcher, E By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1692 SR 13 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Hargrove, D Confirm director of commerce Sponsor: Hargrove, D By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1693 SR 11 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Hargrove, D Confirm director of corrections Sponsor: Hargrove, D By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1694 SR 12 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Hargrove, D Confirm director of environmental quality Sponsor: Hargrove, D By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1695 SR 14 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Hargrove, D Confirm director of fish, wildlife, and parks Sponsor: Hargrove, D By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1696 SR 15 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Hargrove, D Confirm director of labor and industry Sponsor: Ekegren, P By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1697 SR 10 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Hargrove, D Confirm director of military affairs Sponsor: Hargrove, D By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1698 SR 9 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Hargrove, D Confirm director of natural resources and conservation Sponsor: Hargrove, D By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1699 SR 8 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Hargrove, D Confirm director of public health and human services Sponsor: Toole, K By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1700 SR 17 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Hargrove, D Confirm director of revenue Sponsor: Elliott, J By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1701 SR 4 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Hargrove, D Confirm director of transportation Sponsor: Hargrove, D By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1702 SR 3 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Hargrove, D Confirm members of NW power planning council Sponsor: Bohlinger, J By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1720 HB 603 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Shockley, J Revise agency notice of appeals to attorney general Sponsor: Shockley, J By request of: (H) Judiciary Standing Committee LC1730 HB 613 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: McCann, M Review personal services budget development Sponsor: Vick, S By request of: (H) Joint Approp Subcommittee On Long Range Planning LC1733 HJ 34 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Haines, D Study unfunded leave liability of state employees Sponsor: Haines, D By request of: (H) Appropriations Standing Committee LC1737 SR 19 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Hargrove, D Confirm appointments to professional licensing boards Sponsor: Hargrove, D By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1745 SR 22 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Hargrove, D Confirm appointments to certain boards Sponsor: Hargrove, D By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1752 SR 23 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Hargrove, D Confirm additional nominees for specified entities Sponsor: Hargrove, D By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1754 SR 24 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Hargrove, D Confirm nominations Sponsor: Hargrove, D By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1755 SR 25 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Hargrove, D Confirm regent Semmens Sponsor: Franklin, E By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee -- Subject: Recreation/Parks/Sports LC0049 SB 393 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Grosfield, L Lewis & Clark license plates to fund activities Sponsor: Thomas, F LC0071 HB 357 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Miller, K Provide bonuses for MT horse breeders and promote horseracing in Montana Sponsor: Fuchs, D LC0077 SB 374 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Taylor, M Change rates on certain class four property -- recreational and inflated value Sponsor: Taylor, M LC0078 HB 19 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Lenhart, R Exempt amateur athletic officials from work comp Sponsor: Lenhart, R LC0086 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Roush, G License to promote pay-per-view events and tax gross receipts LC0149 SB 103 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Legislative Council Deposit state lands recreational use fines and penalties in general fund Sponsor: Zook, T By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0257 SB 391 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Grosfield, L Clarify academic freedom for tourism research Sponsor: Grosfield, L LC0304 SB 105 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Legislative Council Enterprise fund for state park visitor services Sponsor: Mahlum, D By request of: Department Of Fish, Wildlife, And Parks LC0408 HB 343 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Halligan, M Authorize park dedication for minor subdivisions Sponsor: Wanzenried, D LC0435 HB 132 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Legislative Council Revise laws on motorboat fee in lieu of tax Sponsor: Brueggeman, J By request of: Department Of Fish, Wildlife, And Parks LC0712 HB 107 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Eggers, B Equitable distribution of sport fish and wildlife restoration revenue Sponsor: Eggers, B LC0881 SB 409 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Kitzenberg, S Create new state parks Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S LC0882 SB 497 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Kitzenberg, S Fund educational state park near Fort Peck Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S LC0942 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Legislative Council Block management to increase access to rivers and streams By request of: Governor LC1048 HB 258 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Vick, S Eliminate the sunset provision to the shooting range development grants Sponsor: Vick, S LC1160 HB 185 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Gallus, S Revising the duration of & removing termination of youth comb. sports license Sponsor: Gallus, S LC1223 SB 286 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Stonington, E Prepare headwaters state park for Lewis & Clark bicentennial Sponsor: Stonington, E LC1240 SB 301 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Tash, B Address recreational use of rivers and streams--fishing outfitter moratorium Sponsor: Tash, B LC1253 HB 228 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Fuchs, D Limit nonresident fishing on certain streams LC1254 HB 292 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Fuchs, D Fees to fund fishing access enhancement program Sponsor: Fuchs, D LC1322 HB 481 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Gallus, S Prohibit operation plan changes on certain rivers Sponsor: Gallus, S LC1333 HB 596 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Bitney, R Private golf course beer and wine license Sponsor: Bitney, R LC1349 HB 236 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Taylor, M Fund special nonrecurring tourism related events -- lodging tax allocation Sponsor: Himmelberger, D LC1416 HB 569 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Esp, J Revise outfitter laws Sponsor: Esp, J LC1431 SB 520 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Taylor, M Regulate club boxing Sponsor: Bohlinger, J LC1562 HB 325 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Laible, R Revise definition of sailboat Sponsor: Laible, R LC1573 HJ 10 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Vick, S Encourage continued snowmobile use in Yellowstone Park Sponsor: Vick, S LC1732 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Sprague, M Increase boat decal fee By request of: (S) Fish And Game Standing Committee LC1734 SB 492 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Sprague, M Increase boat identification number fee Sponsor: Sprague, M By request of: (S) Fish And Game Standing Committee -- Subject: Referendum LC0647 HB 636 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: Fuchs, D Statewide sales tax replacing income tax Sponsor: Fuchs, D LC1384 HB 446 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Mood, D Referendum on newspaper recycling Sponsor: Mood, D -- Subject: Religion LC0472 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Grimes, D State religious freedom restoration act -- Subject: Retirement (see also: Senior Citizens) LC0029 HB 231 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Lawson, B Revise monthly pension for volunteer firefighters Sponsor: Lawson, B LC0199 HB 63 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: State Administration, Public Retirement Systems, and Veterans' Affairs Interim Committee Disability benefits plan for defined contribution retirement plan Sponsor: Dell, T By request of: State Administration, Public Retirement Systems, And Veterans' Affairs Interim C LC0207 HB 97 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Legislative Council Revise laws governing teachers' retirement system Sponsor: Lewis, D By request of: Teachers' Retirement Board LC0208 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Legislative Council Lump sum payment for teachers' retirement system By request of: Teachers' Retirement Board LC0268 SB 227 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Wells, J Date extended for purchase of military service for less than full cost in PERS Sponsor: Wells, J LC0279 SB 37 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Legislative Council Increase retiree hours of public employment limit Sponsor: Mahlum, D By request of: Department Of Administration LC0310 HB 116 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Legislative Council Generally revise the PERS defined contribution retirement plan Sponsor: Mood, D By request of: Public Employees' Retirement Board LC0335 HB 152 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Legislative Council Revise public retirement laws Sponsor: Gallik, D By request of: Public Employees' Retirement Board LC0360 HB 74 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Clark, E Increase game wardens' and peace officers' service retirement benefit formula Sponsor: Clark, E LC0445 SB 410 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Kitzenberg, S Revise benefit adjustment date for teachers' retirement cola Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S LC0454 SB 284 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Waterman, M Increase guaranteed annual benefit adjustment Sponsor: Beck, T LC0455 SB 89 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Waterman, M Reduce waiting period for guaranteed annual benefit adjustment to 1 year Sponsor: Waterman, M LC0459 HB 294 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Lewis, D Authorize retirement boards to increase annual benefit adjustment Sponsor: Lewis, D LC0474 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Legislative Council Revise contribution rates for optional retirement By request of: Public Employees' Retirement Board LC0485 SB 306 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Cocchiarella, V Revise public retirement after 25 years of service Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V LC0497 SB 235 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Cocchiarella, V Revise GABA if become member of another retirement system Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V LC0499 HB 70 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Erickson, R Inflation adjustment for retirement tax exemption Sponsor: Erickson, R LC0636 SB 210 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Waterman, M Revise retirement for county hospital and rest home employees Sponsor: Waterman, M LC0677 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Elliott, J Revise teachers' retirement system return-to-work provisions LC0678 SB 297 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Elliott, J Revise highway patrol retirement Sponsor: Elliott, J LC0698 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Noennig, M Revise teachers' retirement benefit multiplier LC0731 HB 283 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Sliter, P Window for transfer from PERS to sheriffs' retirement system Sponsor: Haines, D LC0796 SB 236 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Grimes, D Modify optional PERS service membership for legislators Sponsor: Grimes, D LC0844 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Tropila, J Revise law on employment of retired public employees LC0995 SB 228 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Sliter, P Revise highway patrol retirement eligibility Sponsor: Ekegren, P LC1030 SB 370 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Halligan, M Revising eligibility in the judges' retirement system Sponsor: Halligan, M LC1033 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Hargrove, D Allow detention officer to transfer from PERS to sheriff's retirement LC1153 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Cobb, J Revise hours of employment by retired teacher LC1266 HB 182 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Newman, B Allow judge defeated in election to be called for duty Sponsor: Newman, B LC1272 SB 289 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Tester, J Allow transfer of certain firefighters between retirement systems Sponsor: Tester, J LC1293 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Lindeen, M Revise teacher retirement laws LC1326 HB 452 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Whitaker, J Deferred retirement option plan for municipal police Sponsor: Whitaker, J LC1377 HB 602 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Whitaker, J Certain employers may participate in Firefighters' Unified Retirement System Sponsor: Whitaker, J LC1388 HB 491 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Tropila, J Increase benefit for municipal police officers retirement Sponsor: Tropila, J LC1436 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Grimes, D PERS credit for accrued leave LC1455 HB 565 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Erickson, R State contribution for university participation in TRS Sponsor: Erickson, R LC1459 HB 472 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Rome, A Peace officer retirement transfer from PERS to game wardens' retirement Sponsor: Rome, A LC1509 HB 523 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Whitaker, J Monthly pension increase for retired volunteer firefighter Sponsor: Whitaker, J LC1554 HB 515 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Lehman, L Activation for retired volunteer firefighters Sponsor: Lehman, L LC1586 HB 584 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Fritz, N Allow certain retired teachers to work without loss of retirement benefits Sponsor: Fritz, N -- Subject: Revenue Estimating Resolution LC0048 HJ 2 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Revenue and Taxation Interim Committee Revenue estimating resolution Sponsor: Somerville, R By request of: Revenue And Taxation Interim Committee -- Subject: Revenue, Local LC0408 HB 343 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Halligan, M Authorize park dedication for minor subdivisions Sponsor: Wanzenried, D LC0410 HB 111 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Lawson, B Remove cap on local lakeshore protection fees Sponsor: Lawson, B LC0611 SB 280 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: McNutt, W Revise aviation fuel tax and aeronautics loan and grant funding Sponsor: Mcnutt, W LC0633 SB 224 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Toole, K Real estate transfer tax to fund local planning efforts Sponsor: Toole, K LC0732 HB 585 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Fuchs, D Revise review of sanitation in subdivisions Sponsor: Fuchs, D LC1127 HB 552 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Shockley, J Remove cap on administrative charges for irrigation districts Sponsor: Shockley, J -- Subject: Revenue, State LC0041 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Lawson, B Exempt a certain value of class four property with disproportionate land value LC0232 SB 509 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Doherty, S Revise tax credits for alternative fuel vehicles Sponsor: Doherty, S LC0375 SB 512 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Doherty, S Impose energy excess revenue tax for stable prices and other purposes Sponsor: Halligan, M LC0398 SB 505 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Taylor, M Montana Energy Relief Act (encourage generating facilities) Sponsor: Taylor, M LC0626 SB 502 Drafter: Maly, S Requester: Toole, K Create state power authority Sponsor: Toole, K LC0629 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Toole, K Tax exemption for owner occupied residences LC0633 SB 224 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Toole, K Real estate transfer tax to fund local planning efforts Sponsor: Toole, K LC0647 HB 636 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: Fuchs, D Statewide sales tax replacing income tax Sponsor: Fuchs, D LC0671 HB 644 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Pattison, J Reduce state fuel tax on ethanol and biodiesel -- replacement for tax revenue Sponsor: Pattison, J LC0684 SB 515 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Thomas, F Establish a Montana power authority Sponsor: Taylor, M LC0810 SB 501 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Grosfield, L Clarify and revise property taxation Sponsor: Grosfield, L LC0890 SB 496 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Glaser, B Temporarily exempt new energy storage facilities from property taxes Sponsor: Glaser, B LC0896 SB 500 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Keenan, B Revise school funding -- flexibility program Sponsor: Glaser, B LC0906 SB 495 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Keenan, B Revise state land laws to increase funding for trust Sponsor: Thomas, F LC0931 HB 633 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Forrester, G Eliminate business equipment tax -block grant reimbursement to local government Sponsor: Forrester, G LC1069 SB 506 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Cobb, J Encourage alternative energy and electrical generation Sponsor: Cobb, J LC1193 HB 623 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Mangan, J Tax credit for business providing day care facility Sponsor: Mangan, J LC1221 HB 16 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Increase accomodations tax for heritage tourism projects Sponsor: Somerville, R By request of: Governor Montana Historical Society LC1378 SB 517 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Ryan, D Create energy deregulation fund Sponsor: Ryan, D LC1396 HB 632 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Tropila, J Address price for commercial users of electricity -- lifeline rates Sponsor: Mood, D LC1420 SB 510 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Thomas, F Encourage leasing of Crown Butte exchange property for coal mining Sponsor: Stapleton, C LC1424 SB 494 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Thomas, F Revise retail telecommunications excise tax Sponsor: Cobb, J LC1446 SB 514 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Grosfield, L Revise reporting of gain or loss from sale of real property Sponsor: Grosfield, L LC1515 SB 508 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Cole, M Encourage electrical generation in Montana -- property tax incentive Sponsor: Cole, M LC1536 HB 646 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Golie, G Encourage development of electrical generation resources Sponsor: Golie, G LC1564 HB 474 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Sliter, P Revise energy laws pertaining to large customers Sponsor: Sliter, P LC1583 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: DePratu, B Jobs credit for taxation purposes By request of: Governor LC1611 HB 598 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: Brueggeman, J Government accountability act; scheduled termination of state programs Sponsor: Brueggeman, J LC1622 HB 647 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Gallus, S Generally revise laws governing electrical energy Sponsor: Gillan, K LC1634 HB 622 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Lenhart, R Alternative fuel technology development tax incentives Sponsor: Raser, H LC1651 HB 648 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Kaufmann, C Trust fund for fire suppression and land use planning Sponsor: Kaufmann, C LC1683 SB 499 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: O'Neil, J Montana opportunity scholarship program Sponsor: Miller, K LC1706 SB 498 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Waitschies, K Impose visitor's tax Sponsor: Ryan, D LC1708 SB 513 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Elliott, J Tax on excess profits of electrical generation and transmission facilities Sponsor: Elliott, J LC1710 HB 620 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Somerville, R Exempt purple heart veterans from light vehicle registration fees Sponsor: Devlin, R By request of: (H) Transportation Standing Committee LC1714 HB 643 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Smith, F Tax exemption for wind-generated electricity on reservation - funding Sponsor: Juneau, C LC1743 SB 511 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: DePratu, B Revise university system funding through trust land use Sponsor: Thomas, F By request of: (S) Taxation Standing Committee -- Subject: Safety (see also: Health) LC0002 HB 90 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Shockley, J Maintain registry & establish procedures for design of fire extinguishing system Sponsor: Shockley, J LC0027 SB 447 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Christiaens, C Ban cellular phone use while operating motor vehicle Sponsor: Christiaens, C LC0068 SB 18 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: O'Neil, J Driver's license application firearms purchase check Sponsor: O'Neil, J LC0085 SB 41 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Roush, G Require certification of public safety communications officers Sponsor: Roush, G LC0100 SB 64 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Bohlinger, J Revise seatbelt requirement -- standard violation Sponsor: Bohlinger, J LC0125 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Business and Labor Interim Committee Fund safety inspections By request of: Business And Labor Interim Committee LC0157 SB 21 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Cole, M County regulation of fireworks Sponsor: Cole, M LC0252 SB 32 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Legislative Council Authorize safety recommendation to employer for safety culture act violations Sponsor: Shea, D By request of: Department Of Labor And Industry LC0377 HB 43 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Treasure state endowment program emergency grants Sponsor: Holden, L By request of: Department Of Commerce Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC0406 SB 348 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Halligan, M Clarify sounding of locomotive horn at public crossings Sponsor: Elliott, J LC0434 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Jergeson, G Require train whistle only at public crossings LC0476 HB 212 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Pattison, J Require bicyclists to ride against traffic when riding outside city limits Sponsor: Pattison, J LC0589 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Lawson, B Felony transportation of anhydrous ammonia in unsafe manner LC0643 HB 109 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Mangan, J Statewide community education regarding sex offenders Sponsor: Mangan, J LC0685 HB 322 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Matthews, G Loading/unloading zone for school buses at special school events Sponsor: Matthews, G LC0688 HB 522 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Gutsche, G Program to establish safe routes to schools Sponsor: Gutsche, G LC0694 HB 363 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Legislative Council Revise driver licensing and motor carrier safety Sponsor: Wanzenried, D By request of: Attorney General LC0831 SB 233 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Mahlum, D Fingerprinting and background checks for teachers and other school employees Sponsor: Mahlum, D LC0913 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Glaser, B Revise health and safety laws LC1052 SB 211 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Shea, D Eliminate Commerce Department's duties on asbestos regulation Sponsor: Shea, D LC1072 HB 202 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Davies, B Revise law on public employees carrying concealed weapons Sponsor: Davies, B LC1073 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Davies, B Lifetime concealed weapons permit LC1074 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Davies, B Allow concealed weapon carrying in Montana without permit LC1082 HB 538 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Clark, P Require hunter safety course for first time licensee Sponsor: Clark, P LC1084 HB 520 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Clark, P Student hunter safety education or hunting activity release time program Sponsor: Clark, P LC1115 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Legislative Council Primary enforcement of seat belt law By request of: Attorney General LC1164 HB 460 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Peterson, A Provide voluntary action level for radon gas in buildings Sponsor: Peterson, A LC1234 HB 238 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Thomas, B Victim notification before release of juvenile felon Sponsor: Thomas, B LC1242 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Cole, M Railroad crossing safety review LC1244 SB 355 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Crismore, W Revise requirements for securing logs on pole trailers Sponsor: Crismore, W LC1298 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Andersen, J Fingerprinting & criminal background check new school employees & volunteers LC1328 HB 433 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Schrumpf, C Reduced truck speeds in periods of low visibility Sponsor: Schrumpf, C LC1386 HB 506 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Brown, R Prohibit leaving construction equipment or vehicles in construction clear zone Sponsor: Brown, R LC1419 HJ 23 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Wanzenried, D Urge support for developing a motor carrier safety program Sponsor: Wanzenried, D LC1514 HB 437 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Jacobson, H Require inspections of elevators and other devices for building code compliance Sponsor: Jacobson, H LC1557 HB 386 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Fuchs, D Extend period for fireworks sales Sponsor: Fuchs, D LC1560 SB 383 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Cocchiarella, V Revise wiring requirements for commercial buildings Sponsor: Glaser, B LC1718 HJ 36 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Somerville, R Study transport of nuclear waste through state Value error By request of: (H) Transportation Standing Committee LC1725 HJ 37 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: Gallus, S Study bicycle safety re highway planning, design, and use; driver ed./licensing Sponsor: Pattison, J By request of: (H) Transportation Standing Committee LC1726 HB 611 Drafter: Menzies, L Requester: Gallus, S Revise law on equipment for bicycles Sponsor: Pattison, J By request of: (H) Transportation Standing Committee -- Subject: School Finance LC0001 SB 24 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Bohlinger, J Revise basic entitlement for school funding Sponsor: Bohlinger, J LC0023 SB 70 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Keenan, B Revise k-12 funding by increasing entitlements and direct state aid percentage Sponsor: Glaser, B LC0031 HB 32 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Lawson, B Address high school dropouts by increasing age for ANB Sponsor: Lawson, B LC0043 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Jergeson, G Increase school funding and provide property tax relief LC0044 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Jergeson, G Reimburse local governments and schools -- homestead exemption LC0051 SB 130 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Grosfield, L Public procedure for transferring school property Sponsor: Thomas, F LC0094 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Ellis, A School funding increase tied to criteria testing LC0129 HB 31 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Legislative Council Increase per-ANB and basic entitlements for schools Sponsor: Juneau, C By request of: Office Of Public Instruction LC0130 HB 164 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Legislative Council Revise school general fund budget limitations Sponsor: Olson, A By request of: Office Of Public Instruction LC0131 HB 162 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Legislative Council Increase pupil transportation rate Sponsor: Jacobson, H By request of: Office Of Public Instruction LC0132 HB 42 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Legislative Council Teacher national certification stipends Sponsor: Masolo, G By request of: Office Of Public Instruction Governor LC0133 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Legislative Council Increasing school facility entitlements to account for inflation By request of: Office Of Public Instruction LC0135 HB 134 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Legislative Council Revise vocational and technical education funding and definitions Sponsor: Facey, T By request of: Office Of Public Instruction LC0136 HB 160 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Legislative Council Revise special education funding allocations Sponsor: Andersen, J By request of: Office Of Public Instruction LC0137 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Legislative Council 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 Requester: Legislative Council Expand non-categorical option for special education Sponsor: Lee, M By request of: Office Of Public Instruction LC0140 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Revise levy limit for schools By request of: Office Of Public Instruction LC0142 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Legislative Council Revise school finance laws By request of: Office Of Public Instruction LC0143 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Legislative Council Interim study of school funding By request of: Office Of Public Instruction LC0145 SB 31 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Revise state trust land laws Sponsor: Berry, D By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0147 SB 159 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Legislative Council Revise laws governing state land easements Sponsor: Grosfield, L By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0173 SB 65 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Education Interim Committee Revise out of district tuition laws Sponsor: Ellis, A By request of: Education Interim Committee LC0177 SB 99 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Kitzenberg, S Statewide teaching salary schedule Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S LC0180 SB 313 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Grosfield, L Technology acquisition and depreciation fund for schools Sponsor: Thomas, F LC0191 HB 24 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Revenue and Taxation Interim Committee Revise debt limits of public schools Sponsor: Erickson, R By request of: Revenue And Taxation Interim Committee LC0382 HB 163 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Legislative Council Revise schedule for school transportation reimbursement Sponsor: Jacobson, H By request of: Office Of Public Instruction LC0411 SB 94 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Legislative Council Include 40% of special education allowable cost payment in BASE budget Sponsor: Shea, D By request of: Office Of Public Instruction LC0412 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Legislative Council Eliminate phase down of school dist. budget in excess of max. gen. fund budget By request of: Office Of Public Instruction LC0432 SB 117 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Tester, J Exempt all school district levies from mill limit Sponsor: Tester, J LC0447 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Kitzenberg, S School technology depreciation fund LC0449 HB 110 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Noennig, M Allow school districts to invest endowments under uniform management practices Sponsor: Noennig, M LC0467 HB 59 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Erickson, R Capital costs for schools in subdivisions -- funding through subdivider fees Sponsor: Erickson, R LC0468 HB 193 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Smith, F Increase student transportation rates Sponsor: Smith, F LC0475 SB 231 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Grimes, D Revise ANB to include pupils educated via electronic curriculum Sponsor: Grimes, D LC0477 SB 260 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Mahlum, D Revise permissible investments of funds by school districts Sponsor: Mahlum, D LC0480 HB 65 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Lawson, B Teacher mentoring or induction program Sponsor: Lawson, B By request of: Governor LC0486 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Toole, K Revise leasing of state lands LC0519 SB 101 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Kitzenberg, S Referendum for statewide teacher salary schedule Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S LC0533 SB 79 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Harrington, D Payment of wages and benefits for noncertified school employees during closure Sponsor: Harrington, D LC0576 HB 483 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Wanzenried, D Limit school expenditures for administration and extracurricular activities Sponsor: Wanzenried, D LC0601 HB 121 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Mood, D Increase per-ANB and basic entitlements for public schools Sponsor: Mood, D By request of: Governor LC0658 HB 178 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Fisher, S Revise funding of educational services in residential treatment centers Sponsor: Fisher, S LC0670 SB 444 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Butcher, E Portability for teacher salary steps and lanes Sponsor: Butcher, E LC0672 HB 205 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Harris, C Dollars for education -- car rental, realty transfer, bed, and tobacco taxes Sponsor: Harris, C LC0681 SB 457 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Roush, G Authorize use of impact aid for school bonding Sponsor: Ryan, D LC0724 SB 312 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Elliott, J Establish ANB using 5-year average Sponsor: Elliott, J LC0729 SB 258 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Bohlinger, J Revise education savings account laws Sponsor: Bohlinger, J LC0741 SB 307 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Harrington, D Revise school district budget cap for declining enrollment Sponsor: Harrington, D LC0756 SJ 19 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Kitzenberg, S Interim study of school funding laws for declining enrollment Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S LC0793 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Elliott, J Special education costs to be paid at state level LC0808 HB 427 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Rome, A Clarify responsibility for education costs of youth placed in facility Sponsor: Rome, A LC0827 HB 449 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Younkin, C High school honor scholarship program Sponsor: Younkin, C LC0836 HB 555 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Balyeat, J Tax credit for education expenses; excellence in teaching award program Sponsor: Balyeat, J LC0859 HB 629 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Eggers, B Statewide program of computer education Sponsor: Eggers, B LC0869 SB 294 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Holden, R School Cafeteria Assistance and Food Equipment Program Act Sponsor: Holden, R LC0883 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Kaufmann, C Require audit of weed control on school trust land LC0937 SB 344 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Cobb, J Increase rate for school transportation contracts Sponsor: Cobb, J LC0953 HB 250 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Balyeat, J Clarify school equalization clause in constitution Sponsor: Balyeat, J LC0980 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Gillan, K Revise school funding LC0981 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Gillan, K cost of living adjustment for school funding LC0982 HB 631 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Gillan, K Establish coal tax trust to support education Sponsor: Gillan, K LC0998 HB 358 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Bales, K Allow opening or reopening of elementary school in mid-year Sponsor: Bales, K LC1150 SB 188 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Cobb, J Transfer school district's general fund balance into misc. programs fund Sponsor: Cobb, J LC1151 HB 488 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Cobb, J Consolidated districts to keep basic entitlements for 6 years Sponsor: Wolery, M LC1199 SB 239 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Ryan, D Amend basic entitlement definition to increase the entitlement Sponsor: Ryan, D LC1200 HB 353 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Fritz, N School breakfast program funding Sponsor: Fritz, N LC1264 HB 277 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Masolo, G Divert coal taxes to fund education Sponsor: Masolo, G LC1285 HB 297 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Raser, H Require payment of stipend to supervisors of student teachers Sponsor: Raser, H LC1294 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Lindeen, M Modify education funding limit LC1300 SB 436 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Ellis, A Revise school district operating expense and purchasing laws Sponsor: Ellis, A LC1345 SB 218 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Ryan, D Allow inactive tuition funds to be closed; transferred into misc. programs fund Sponsor: Ryan, D LC1346 SB 255 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Ryan, D Provide full ANB for schools offering full-time kindergarten Sponsor: Ryan, D LC1379 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Forrester, G Dedicate proceeds of certain leases to education funding LC1387 HB 267 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Juneau, C Allow tribal colleges to apply for state adult education funds Sponsor: Juneau, C LC1408 HB 568 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Jayne, J Tree planting on school trust land Sponsor: Jayne, J LC1409 HB 576 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Jayne, J State land timber sale costs and revenue accounted for on sale basis Sponsor: Jayne, J LC1421 SB 493 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Thomas, F Revise laws on economic development by revising investments Sponsor: Thomas, F LC1464 HB 249 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Laslovich, J School district to hold final budget meeting on or before August 15 Sponsor: Laslovich, J LC1465 HB 625 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Musgrove, J Interim study of school funding Sponsor: Musgrove, J LC1484 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Kasten, D Eliminate statutory references to education trust fund LC1593 HB 649 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Ryan, D Revise education funding -- coal trust fund -- bonds Sponsor: Newman, B -- Subject: Schools and Education LC0007 SB 121 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Business and Labor Interim Committee Require registration and bond for postsecondary schools Sponsor: Shea, D By request of: Business And Labor Interim Committee LC0016 SB 35 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Bishop, A Require uniforms in public schools Sponsor: Bishop, A LC0022 SB 430 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Keenan, B K-12 reading accountability Sponsor: Ellis, A LC0031 HB 32 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Lawson, B Address high school dropouts by increasing age for ANB Sponsor: Lawson, B LC0051 SB 130 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Grosfield, L Public procedure for transferring school property Sponsor: Thomas, F LC0078 HB 19 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Lenhart, R Exempt amateur athletic officials from work comp Sponsor: Lenhart, R LC0091 HB 558 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Miller, K Extend notification for compulsory attendance to nonpublic schools Sponsor: Raser, H LC0093 SB 110 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Ellis, A Revise primary election and school election dates Sponsor: Ellis, A LC0095 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Ellis, A Establish reading levels for schools LC0134 HB 103 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Legislative Council Multi-year accreditation of schools Sponsor: Olson, A By request of: Office Of Public Instruction LC0137 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Legislative Council Free and appropriate education for 19 - 21 year old students with disabilities By request of: Office Of Public Instruction LC0139 HB 91 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Legislative Council Coordinate school election dates for write-in candidates Sponsor: Golie, G By request of: Office Of Public Instruction LC0141 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Legislative Council Revise school budgeting and accounting laws By request of: Office Of Public Instruction LC0144 SB 60 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: McCarthy, B Enabling legislation for education commission of the states Sponsor: Mccarthy, B LC0196 HB 232 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Lawson, B Include all school personnel in compensated absence liability fund Sponsor: Lawson, B LC0266 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Wells, J Authorize charter schools LC0362 HB 53 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Juneau, C Indian hiring preference for reservation schools Sponsor: Juneau, C LC0365 HB 416 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Juneau, C Interlocal agreements for programs for drop-outs Sponsor: Juneau, C LC0450 HB 108 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Noennig, M School district cooperative purchasing Sponsor: Noennig, M LC0453 HB 536 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Somerville, R Revise gifted and talented education laws Sponsor: Somerville, R LC0464 SB 111 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Ellis, A Revise law for transfer of property between school districts Sponsor: Ellis, A LC0467 HB 59 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Erickson, R Capital costs for schools in subdivisions -- funding through subdivider fees Sponsor: Erickson, R LC0538 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Harris, C Eliminate restrictions on principals teaching classes LC0548 HB 81 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Andersen, J Student alcohol , tobacco, & drug testing for extra curricular activities Sponsor: Andersen, J LC0685 HB 322 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Matthews, G Loading/unloading zone for school buses at special school events Sponsor: Matthews, G LC0688 HB 522 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Gutsche, G Program to establish safe routes to schools Sponsor: Gutsche, G LC0758 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Gillan, K Authorize charter schools LC0790 HB 265 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Facey, T Tuition free classes for certain high school students at vocational colleges Sponsor: Facey, T LC0797 SB 418 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Grimes, D Board of Public Ed. to adopt rules on teaching sexual abstinence Sponsor: Grimes, D LC0816 HB 321 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Brown, D Second alternative for electing additional high school trustees Sponsor: Brown, D LC0836 HB 555 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Balyeat, J Tax credit for education expenses; excellence in teaching award program Sponsor: Balyeat, J LC0859 HB 629 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Eggers, B Statewide program of computer education Sponsor: Eggers, B LC0896 SB 500 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Keenan, B Revise school funding -- flexibility program Sponsor: Glaser, B LC0998 HB 358 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Bales, K Allow opening or reopening of elementary school in mid-year Sponsor: Bales, K LC1004 HB 384 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Facey, T Survey use of school buildings Sponsor: Facey, T LC1084 HB 520 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Clark, P Student hunter safety education or hunting activity release time program Sponsor: Clark, P LC1106 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Legislative Council Restrict tobacco sales in proximity to schools By request of: Attorney General LC1151 HB 488 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Cobb, J Consolidated districts to keep basic entitlements for 6 years Sponsor: Wolery, M LC1152 SB 182 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Cobb, J Revise interlocal agreements to include shared school positions Sponsor: Cobb, J LC1153 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Cobb, J Revise hours of employment by retired teacher LC1175 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Gillan, K Initiatives to improve school attendance LC1190 HB 262 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Walters, A Filter obscene internet material in schools Sponsor: Walters, A LC1213 SB 394 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Shea, D Allow school districts to enter into agreements with job corps programs Sponsor: Shea, D LC1276 HB 272 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Olson, A Revise religious instruction released program time Sponsor: Olson, A LC1279 SB 404 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Franklin, E Clarify voting for residents of split school district Sponsor: Franklin, E LC1298 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Andersen, J Fingerprinting & criminal background check new school employees & volunteers LC1300 SB 436 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Ellis, A Revise school district operating expense and purchasing laws Sponsor: Ellis, A LC1302 SB 423 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Ellis, A Petition to create single member school trustee districts Sponsor: Ellis, A LC1310 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Facey, T Urge uniform, appropriate human sexuality education in public schools LC1314 HB 181 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Lewis, D Individualized braille literacy assessments for blind students Sponsor: Lewis, D LC1391 HB 588 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Balyeat, J Require objectivity in science education Sponsor: Balyeat, J LC1400 HB 557 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Facey, T Require schools to report to OPI on health/human sexuality curriculum Sponsor: Facey, T LC1441 HB 268 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Ripley, R Increase school district bidding requirements to $25,000 Sponsor: Ripley, R LC1461 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Carney, E Unemployment compensation for school aides LC1615 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Juneau, C Allow OPI to share information with tribal education departments LC1688 SR 16 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Hargrove, D Confirm board of public education nominee Sponsor: Franklin, E By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1744 HJ 41 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Andersen, J Study transfer of territory between school districts Sponsor: Andersen, J -- Subject: Secured Transactions LC0249 SB 55 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Legislative Council Clarify bailment laws -- agricultural commodity dealers Sponsor: Cole, M By request of: Department Of Agriculture LC0254 SB 23 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Halligan, M Adopt errata and revisions to article 9 of UCC Sponsor: Halligan, M LC0345 HB 150 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Legislative Council Exempt certain benefits from attachment Sponsor: Bitney, R By request of: Department Of Labor And Industry LC0587 HB 541 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Lawson, B Revise laws on agricultural liens for spraying & dusting Sponsor: Wolery, M LC0660 HB 155 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Noennig, M Revise laws on financing of and payment for real property purchases Sponsor: Noennig, M LC0682 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Thomas, F Fee liens on workers' compensation LC0822 HB 594 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: McNutt, W Clarify priority of security interest in accession Sponsor: Gallus, S LC0842 SB 368 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Shea, D Clarify law on mortgage filing - incorporation of other filings Sponsor: Shea, D LC0924 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Younkin, C Revise electronic filing of construction liens LC0955 SB 299 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Glaser, B Contractor - subcontractor indemnification Sponsor: Glaser, B LC1309 HB 309 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Younkin, C Include ambulatory surgical centers in health care lien laws Sponsor: Younkin, C LC1556 SB 361 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Dale, R Revise physician's lien law Sponsor: Mcnutt, W -- Subject: Securities and Securities Regulation LC0969 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Legislative Council Facilitate e-commerce in insurance and securities By request of: State Auditor LC0976 SB 349 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Legislative Council Revise securities act to promote capital investment Sponsor: Tester, J By request of: State Auditor LC0977 SB 330 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Legislative Council Revise laws on pyramid promotional schemes Sponsor: Mahlum, D By request of: State Auditor LC0978 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Legislative Council Revise securities act of Montana By request of: State Auditor LC1178 SB 450 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Grimes, D Modify employment status of insurance and security sales personnel Sponsor: Grimes, D LC1647 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Jacobson, H Prohibit using funds otherwise to be paid as dividends for political purposes -- Subject: Senior Citizens (see also: Retirement) LC0040 SB 448 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Christiaens, C Funding for transportation for senior citizens and persons with disabilities Sponsor: Christiaens, C LC0465 HB 274 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Fisher, S Elderly homestead property tax exemption Sponsor: Fisher, S LC0748 HB 237 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Carney, E Voluntary home care registry Sponsor: Carney, E LC0888 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Glaser, B Internet technology for nursing home residents LC0946 SB 477 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Jacobson, H Clarify use of safety restraints in nursing homes Sponsor: Jergeson, G LC0947 SB 476 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Jacobson, H Clarify nursing home certification requirements; require rules Sponsor: Keenan, B LC1284 HB 534 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Raser, H Senior citizen tax credit for prescription drugs -- Subject: Social Services LC0025 HB 486 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Christiaens, C Revise and fund foster care services Sponsor: Jayne, J LC0026 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Christiaens, C Violence prevention program LC0036 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Keenan, B Use tobacco settlement proceeds for medicaid match LC0056 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Keenan, B Work incentive improvement for disabled LC0097 HB 38 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Children, Families, Health, and Human Services Interim Committee Purchase state surplus vehicles for participants in state TANF- funded programs Sponsor: Schmidt, T By request of: Children, Families, Health, And Human Services Interim Committee LC0338 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: McCarthy, B State earned income tax credit for TANF individuals LC0416 SB 77 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Revise laws governing public assistance Sponsor: Hargrove, D By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0428 HB 101 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Revise laws governing county welfare offices Sponsor: Brown, R By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0444 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Legislative Council Discretionary medicaid resource limits for pregnant women and infants By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0457 SB 88 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Waterman, M Continue Medicaid funding for youth leaving foster care until age 21 Sponsor: Waterman, M LC0525 SJ 8 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Christiaens, C Study privatization of foster care and adoption Sponsor: Christiaens, C LC0554 HB 122 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Lee, M Creating child support assurance program Sponsor: Lee, M LC0567 HB 641 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Ellingson, J Plant closure impacts Sponsor: Lindeen, M LC0706 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Hargrove, D Revise public assistance laws LC0726 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Dell, T Preschool immunization promotion LC0788 SB 339 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Berry, D Revise funding of public assistance, foster care, and protective services Sponsor: Berry, D LC0803 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Callahan, T Clarify placement restrictions under multiagency service placement plan LC0888 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Glaser, B Internet technology for nursing home residents LC0903 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Keenan, B Revise family and social services laws LC0912 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Glaser, B Revise social services laws LC0952 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Grimes, D Coordinator of services for homeless veterans LC1135 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Davies, B Sanctions for FAIM violations LC1173 HB 217 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Buzzas, R Authorize application for WIC purchase at farmers' market Sponsor: Buzzas, R LC1219 HB 366 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Bixby, N Study public assistance and TANF programs Sponsor: Bixby, N LC1220 HB 344 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Bixby, N Ed activities fulfill work reqs for FAIM; revise child care prov for family Sponsor: Bixby, N LC1233 HB 414 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Christiaens, C Use TANF funding for low and moderate housing thru board of housing Sponsor: Clark, E LC1271 HB 425 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Masolo, G Maintenance of effort funds for education for TANF participants Sponsor: Masolo, G LC1289 HB 273 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Erickson, R Transfer $3.5 million of TANF funds to affordable housing revolving loan account Sponsor: Erickson, R LC1297 SB 454 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Waterman, M Multiagency initiative for hi-cost SED children cases Sponsor: Waterman, M LC1299 HJ 32 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Bixby, N Request legislative performance audit on child protective services Sponsor: Bixby, N LC1311 SB 332 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Waterman, M Revise laws governing resource tests for public assistance programs Sponsor: Waterman, M LC1411 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Gutsche, G Program for at-home infant care LC1426 SB 338 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Berry, D Increase poverty level for CHIP Sponsor: Berry, D LC1466 HB 337 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Cyr, L Families health first, revise Medicaid and CHIP provisions Sponsor: Forrester, G LC1561 HB 471 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Ripley, R Prison industries factory-built modular home program Sponsor: Peterson, K LC1584 SB 442 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Cobb, J Revolving fund for low-income working families Sponsor: Cobb, J LC1599 HB 590 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Hurdle, J Medicaid annualized income, no asset test, presume eligibility for infants Sponsor: Hurdle, J LC1633 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Lenhart, R Retain status of Eastmont LC1735 HB 615 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Lewis, D Revise TANF block grant maintenance of effort Sponsor: Lewis, D By request of: (H) Joint Approp Subcommittee On Health & Human Services -- Subject: State Finance (see also: Appropriations; Taxation Subjects) LC0005 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Jergeson, G Trust within coal trust to fund economic development LC0019 HB 348 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Roush, G Revise liquor store laws -- percentage of liquor store commission Sponsor: Shockley, J LC0025 HB 486 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Christiaens, C Revise and fund foster care services Sponsor: Jayne, J LC0026 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Christiaens, C Violence prevention program LC0028 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Taylor, M Expand local government reimbursement program LC0032 SB 175 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Revenue and Taxation Interim Committee Revise light vehicle registration fees & other motor vehicle laws Sponsor: Glaser, B By request of: Revenue And Taxation Interim Committee LC0036 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Keenan, B Use tobacco settlement proceeds for medicaid match LC0048 HJ 2 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Revenue and Taxation Interim Committee Revenue estimating resolution Sponsor: Somerville, R By request of: Revenue And Taxation Interim Committee LC0049 SB 393 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Grosfield, L Lewis & Clark license plates to fund activities LC0071 HB 357 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Miller, K Provide bonuses for MT horse breeders and promote horseracing in Montana Sponsor: Fuchs, D LC0081 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Doherty, S Create biomedical research endowment fund within coal trust LC0089 SB 176 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: McNutt, W Revise district court funding -- state assumption Sponsor: Mcnutt, W By request of: Department Of Revenue Department Of Administration LC0114 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Christiaens, C County road damage recovery LC0122 HB 73 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Business and Labor Interim Committee Full cost accounting pilot program Sponsor: Brown, R By request of: Business And Labor Interim Committee LC0125 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Business and Labor Interim Committee Fund safety inspections By request of: Business And Labor Interim Committee LC0128 HB 62 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Education Interim Committee Revise juvenile probation officer salary structure Sponsor: Mangan, J By request of: Education Interim Committee LC0149 SB 103 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Legislative Council Deposit state lands recreational use fines and penalties in general fund Sponsor: Zook, T By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0160 HB 92 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Environmental Quality Council Appropriate funds for land use planning grants Sponsor: Gillan, K By request of: Environmental Quality Council LC0220 SB 91 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Legislative Council Finance livestock containment facilities through renewable resource program Sponsor: Tash, B By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0223 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Legislative Council Civil penalties for motor fuel violations By request of: Department Of Transportation LC0224 HB 45 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Legislative Council Advance funds from water revolving funds Sponsor: Witt, J By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0234 SB 71 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Revenue and Taxation Interim Committee Uniform distribution of motor vehicle revenue to district courts Sponsor: Glaser, B By request of: Revenue And Taxation Interim Committee LC0235 SB 72 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Revenue and Taxation Interim Committee Uniform distribution of motor vehicle revenue to highway account Sponsor: Glaser, B By request of: Revenue And Taxation Interim Committee LC0237 SB 73 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Revenue and Taxation Interim Committee Generally revise distribution of motor vehicle revenue Sponsor: Glaser, B By request of: Revenue And Taxation Interim Committee LC0241 SB 34 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Legislative Council Revise health facility authority law Sponsor: Johnson, R By request of: Department Of Commerce LC0247 HB 130 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Legislative Council Revising library laws Sponsor: Lawson, B By request of: State Library Commission LC0250 SB 165 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Clarify growth through agriculture laws Sponsor: Cole, M By request of: Department Of Agriculture LC0256 HB 260 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Grosfield, L Increase fire hazard reduction agreement fees Sponsor: Mood, D LC0257 SB 391 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Grosfield, L Clarify academic freedom for tourism research Sponsor: Grosfield, L LC0258 HB 98 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Miller, K Revise chiropractic legal panel funding Sponsor: Lewis, D LC0270 HB 41 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Finance Committee Revise laws governing dedicated revenue and statutory appropriations Sponsor: Witt, J By request of: Legislative Finance Committee LC0274 SB 161 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Legislative Council Revise solid waste fees Sponsor: Hargrove, D By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0286 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Legislative Council Revise petroleum tank fund eligibility By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0287 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Legislative Council Establish environmental rehabilitation and response account By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0294 HB 650 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Taylor, M Clearinghouse to consolidate all state loan programs Sponsor: Mood, D LC0300 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Kitzenberg, S Interest buy down program for economic development projects LC0304 SB 105 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Legislative Council Enterprise fund for state park visitor services Sponsor: Mahlum, D By request of: Department Of Fish, Wildlife, And Parks LC0309 SB 133 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Revise fund type terminology Sponsor: Jergeson, G By request of: Department Of Administration LC0355 SB 47 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Legislative Council Use of warrant for distraint for debt collection Sponsor: Bishop, A By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0371 SB 84 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Legislative Council Revise administrative penalties for environmental law violations Sponsor: Mccarthy, B By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0383 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Keenan, B Prohibit agency rules establishing fees or fines LC0384 SB 66 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Bohlinger, J County attorney salaries are to be based on the percentage of judges' salaries Sponsor: Bohlinger, J LC0385 SB 129 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Legislative Council Implement tobacco settlement trust fund Sponsor: Berry, D By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0390 SB 191 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: DePratu, B Specialty license plate decals for organizations Sponsor: Depratu, B LC0427 HB 49 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Legislative Council Revise micro business development laws - appropriate coal tax Sponsor: Mckenney, J By request of: Department Of Commerce Governor LC0429 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Legislative Council Appropriate drug rebate money to Medicaid program and to mental health services By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0430 SB 78 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Hargrove, D One stop licensing fee revision Sponsor: Hargrove, D LC0435 HB 132 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Legislative Council Revise laws on motorboat fee in lieu of tax Sponsor: Brueggeman, J By request of: Department Of Fish, Wildlife, And Parks LC0439 SB 179 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Revise budgeting and appropriation laws Sponsor: Zook, T By request of: Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC0440 HB 35 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Authorize additional lottery agreements with governmental entities Sponsor: Mckenney, J By request of: Department Of Commerce LC0442 SB 172 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Clarifying distribution of income from certain state funds Sponsor: Johnson, R By request of: Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC0446 SB 100 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Kitzenberg, S Loan repayment assistance for teacher teaching in Montana Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S LC0451 HB 96 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Hurdle, J Allocate tobacco settlement funds to Children's Health Care Initiative Sponsor: Hurdle, J LC0452 SB 181 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Cobb, J Include nonprofit family support services as industrial development projects Sponsor: Cobb, J LC0456 HB 296 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Waterman, M Fund post-adoption services, adoption disruption tracking, and adoption hotline Sponsor: Schrumpf, C LC0466 HB 58 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Erickson, R Increase tax on cigarettes and tobacco products for education funding Sponsor: Erickson, R LC0478 HB 135 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Fisher, S Provide an inventory of surplus state lands and improvements Sponsor: Fisher, S LC0487 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Toole, K Fees for use of state water for hydroelectric production LC0515 HB 60 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Olson, A Teacher scholarship program Sponsor: Olson, A By request of: Governor LC0532 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Grosfield, L Coal trust for Montana heritage preservation LC0535 HB 206 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Harris, C Bonus payment for teachers who earn doctorate Sponsor: Harris, C LC0540 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Harris, C State payment for costs of abandoned babies LC0575 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Wanzenried, D Require 6 year funding program for university system LC0577 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Wanzenried, D Study use of earmarked revenue to fund state programs LC0580 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Christiaens, C Forgive debt to McLaughlin research center LC0598 SB 328 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Legislative Council Transfer extradition costs to governor's office Sponsor: Wells, J By request of: Attorney General LC0603 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Lindeen, M Entrepreneur incubator act LC0605 HB 88 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Lindeen, M Include advanced telecommunications infrastructure in treasure state endowment Sponsor: Lindeen, M LC0611 SB 280 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: McNutt, W Revise aviation fuel tax and aeronautics loan and grant funding Sponsor: Mcnutt, W LC0625 SB 471 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Toole, K Restrict use of public funds for energy projects Sponsor: Toole, K LC0648 HB 82 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Fuchs, D Eliminate state land recreational use fees for residents Sponsor: Fuchs, D LC0652 SB 212 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Shea, D Provide per diem allowance to certain legislative interns Sponsor: Shea, D LC0668 HB 140 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Masolo, G Loan repayment assistance for teachers with certain certifications Sponsor: Masolo, G By request of: Governor LC0721 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Elliott, J Statewide teacher salary and benefit matrix funded by state LC0733 HB 435 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Lawson, B Loans for teachers to purchase housing in school district Sponsor: Lawson, B LC0768 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Grosfield, L Authorize planning grants under treasure state endowment program LC0772 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Laible, R Tax credit for nursing home bed tax LC0788 SB 339 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Berry, D Revise funding of public assistance, foster care, and protective LC0794 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Elliott, J State to bid prescription drug costs for citizens LC0799 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Gillan, K Invest in worker job training and development LC0819 HJ 5 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Hurdle, J Urge redistribution of federal military budget Sponsor: Hurdle, J LC0820 SB 238 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Tester, J Increase out-of-state waterfowl license fee Sponsor: Tester, J LC0821 SB 380 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: McNutt, W Revise length restrictions and fees for triple trailers Sponsor: Mcnutt, W LC0832 SB 120 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Tester, J Change fund type for deposit of surplus property receipts Sponsor: Tester, J By request of: Legislative Audit Committee LC0833 SB 112 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Nelson, L Allow 911 accounts to retain investment earnings Sponsor: Nelson, L By request of: Legislative Audit Committee LC0838 SB 333 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Beck, T Remove prison ranch PILT sunset Sponsor: Beck, T LC0839 HB 526 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Cocchiarella, V Create summer youth employment program Sponsor: Branae, G LC0846 SB 113 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Nelson, L Clarify law on crime victim's compensation account Sponsor: Nelson, L By request of: Department Of Justice LC0848 HB 8 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Renewable resource bonds and loans -- coal tax bonds Sponsor: Mccann, M By request of: Office Of Budget And Program Planning Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0849 SB 279 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: McNutt, W Revise law on state investment in business Sponsor: Mcnutt, W LC0850 SB 439 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Grosfield, L Revise lodging facility use tax - rental car tax Sponsor: Grosfield, L LC0872 HB 226 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Holden, R Allocate portion of federal mineral royalty funds to counties Sponsor: Bales, K LC0908 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Keenan, B Revise planning, research, and development laws LC0921 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Cobb, J Montana supreme court campaign financing act LC0922 HB 415 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: DePratu, B Revise ethanol incentive program funding Sponsor: Somerville, R LC0923 SB 331 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: DePratu, B Revise highway patrol funding Sponsor: Depratu, B LC0948 HB 487 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Haines, D Lottery drawing for certain big game licenses Sponsor: Haines, D LC0996 HB 575 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Buzzas, R Funds to develop high-wage, high-skill training for disadvantaged Sponsor: Buzzas, R LC1011 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Younkin, C Special license plates for service clubs LC1028 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Jacobson, H Appropriate fund to DEQ to purchase federal debt obligation securities LC1029 HB 240 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Tash, B Create trauma care fund -- vehicle fee increase Sponsor: Mckenney, J LC1039 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Lee, M Use lottery revenue for scholarships LC1041 HB 196 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Lee, M Clarify corrections funding for inmates detained in local detention centers Sponsor: Lee, M LC1043 HB 485 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Lindeen, M Revise coal board funding Sponsor: Lindeen, M LC1044 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Lindeen, M Temporary funding for federal COPS program LC1088 SB 263 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Mahlum, D Continue bed tax funding for heritage preservation and development program Sponsor: Mahlum, D LC1089 SB 246 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Mahlum, D Trust fund to fund heritage preservation and development Sponsor: Mahlum, D LC1100 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Legislative Council Increase fee for duplicate vehicle title By request of: Attorney General LC1101 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Legislative Council Fee for issuing bonded vehicle title By request of: Attorney General LC1102 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Legislative Council Increase fee for duplicate driver's license By request of: Attorney General LC1119 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Davies, B Eliminate fees for off-road vehicles LC1140 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Beck, T Reduce civil filing fees & funding for legal assistance for dom. viol. victims LC1148 SB 381 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Cobb, J Require agencies to develop strategic plans with performance measures Sponsor: Cobb, J LC1156 HB 336 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Legislative Council Clarify no cost for service of order of protection Sponsor: Gutsche, G By request of: Attorney General LC1157 HB 479 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Gallus, S Variable rates on spec. improvement & rural spec. improvement district bonds Sponsor: Gallus, S LC1161 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Gallus, S Create venture capital fund LC1173 HB 217 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Buzzas, R Authorize application for WIC purchase at farmers' market Sponsor: Buzzas, R LC1174 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Gillan, K Revise funding for educational programs in youth detention facilities LC1176 HB 630 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Buzzas, R Establish Child and Youth Development Grant Program Sponsor: Buzzas, R LC1184 HB 225 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Schmidt, T Dedicate coal severance tax funds for higher education Sponsor: Schmidt, T LC1211 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Keenan, B Revise food purveyor's license fee LC1224 HB 503 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Bohlinger, J State contribution for insurance for HIV victims Sponsor: Buzzas, R LC1249 HB 255 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Harris, C Conversion of beer license to all-beverages license -- allow multiple ownership Sponsor: Harris, C LC1252 HJ 12 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Harris, C Urge dedication of all tobacco settlement proceeds to trust fund Sponsor: Harris, C LC1254 HB 292 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Fuchs, D Fees to fund fishing access enhancement program Sponsor: Fuchs, D LC1268 HB 342 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Clancy, G Dedicate public service commission revenue Sponsor: Clancy, G LC1273 SB 244 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Halligan, M Revise treasure state endowment to include affordable housing criteria Sponsor: Halligan, M LC1289 HB 273 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Erickson, R Transfer $3.5 million of TANF funds to affordable housing revolving loan account Sponsor: Erickson, R LC1291 HB 190 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Witt, J Revise matching fund requirement for treasure state regional water system Sponsor: Witt, J LC1296 SB 198 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Taylor, M Treasure state endowment set aside for business infrastructure Sponsor: Taylor, M LC1297 SB 454 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Waterman, M Multiagency initiative for hi-cost SED children cases Sponsor: Waterman, M LC1304 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Lewis, D Divert noxious weed trust flow to special revenue account LC1347 HB 639 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Masolo, G Fees charged by Secretary of State must be commensurate with overall costs Sponsor: Barrett, D By request of: Secretary Of State LC1349 HB 236 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Taylor, M Fund special nonrecurring tourism related events -- lodging tax allocation Sponsor: Himmelberger, D LC1350 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Shockley, J Require compensation or mitigation for game damage LC1352 SB 389 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Cobb, J Expand state hail insurance program to include fire insurance Sponsor: Cobb, J LC1356 HB 399 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: McKenney, J Revise deposit of liquor license fees - time for publication of license notice Sponsor: Mckenney, J LC1358 HB 392 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Masolo, G Increase funding for rural technical assistance program Sponsor: Masolo, G LC1370 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Lindeen, M Provide matching funds for Pompey's Pillar interpretive center LC1378 SB 517 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Ryan, D Create energy deregulation fund Sponsor: Ryan, D LC1380 HB 394 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Kaufmann, C Corporate accountability for public investment in economic development Sponsor: Kaufmann, C LC1382 SB 336 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Berry, D Tobacco trust interest for health care center Sponsor: Berry, D LC1385 HB 319 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Galvin-Halcro, K Payment of fees owing on sale of vehicle -- disclosure required Sponsor: Galvin-Halcro, K LC1397 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Carney, E Address use of capital gains proceeds from MPC sale LC1403 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Tropila, J Revise fishing guide license fees LC1409 HB 576 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Jayne, J State land timber sale costs and revenue accounted for on sale basis Sponsor: Jayne, J LC1412 SB 449 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Tester, J Establish environmental rehabilitation and response account Sponsor: Tester, J LC1417 HB 556 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Esp, J Livestock damage indemnification and compensation program -- predation Sponsor: Esp, J LC1418 HB 462 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Witt, J Revise petroleum tank compensation eligibility Sponsor: Witt, J LC1421 SB 493 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Thomas, F Revise laws on economic development by revising investments Sponsor: Thomas, F LC1468 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Pattison, J Eliminate per job limit on infrastructure loans LC1491 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Matthews, G Create gambling treatment fund LC1495 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Christiaens, C Revise genetics programs LC1511 HB 562 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Forrester, G Transfer general fund to TSE account for Lockwood water and sewer Sponsor: Forrester, G LC1515 SB 508 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Cole, M Encourage electrical generation in Montana -- property tax incentive Sponsor: Cole, M LC1522 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: McCann, M FWP participation in weed control LC1526 HB 524 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Keane, J Increase fee to fund removal of abandoned vehicles Sponsor: Keane, J LC1528 HB 525 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Kasten, D Generally revise state expenditure limitations Sponsor: Kasten, D LC1530 SB 360 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Tropila, J Revise telecommunications access program Sponsor: Waterman, M LC1538 SB 264 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Pease, G Alcohol taxes used for treatment in for-profit facilities Sponsor: Waterman, M LC1548 HB 368 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Hedges, D Use research and commercialization trust for agricultural production grants Sponsor: Hedges, D LC1552 SB 420 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Waterman, M Standardized forms and educational materials to personal-care facilities Sponsor: Waterman, M LC1553 SB 295 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Hargrove, D Disallow expenditure of state resources in poisoning Cherry Creek Sponsor: Hargrove, D LC1563 HB 489 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Price, W Cap discount amount for sale of infrastructure investment tax credits Sponsor: Price, W LC1585 HB 494 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: Mangan, J Matching funds for child care development Sponsor: Mangan, J LC1592 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: DePratu, B Streamline certain fee collections LC1605 HB 490 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Price, W Intermediary relending program Sponsor: Price, W LC1607 HB 477 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Kasten, D Prohibit use of applicant's assets in calculating fees for producing EIS Sponsor: Kasten, D LC1616 SB 403 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Story, B Revise telecommunications universal service fund Sponsor: Beck, T LC1629 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Halligan, M Tobacco use prevention program accountability LC1632 HB 517 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Callahan, T Technology seed capital and business assistance Sponsor: Mangan, J LC1651 HB 648 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Kaufmann, C Trust fund for fire suppression and land use planning Sponsor: Kaufmann, C LC1669 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Olson, A Revise standards for board of investments commercial loans LC1683 SB 499 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: O'Neil, J Montana opportunity scholarship program Sponsor: Miller, K LC1689 HB 430 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Clancy, G Provide grants for airport courtesy cars Sponsor: Clancy, G LC1705 HB 554 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Thomas, F Increase certain nonresident hunting and fishing fees Sponsor: Sliter, P LC1715 HB 533 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Vick, S Allow legislature to restrict personal services funds Sponsor: Vick, S By request of: (H) Joint Approp Subcommittee On Long Range Planning LC1717 HB 577 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: McCann, M Funding for information technology systems for Department of Justice Sponsor: Mccann, M By request of: (H) Joint Approp Subcommittee On Long Range Planning LC1718 HJ 36 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Somerville, R Study transport of nuclear waste through state Value error By request of: (H) Transportation Standing Committee LC1729 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: McCann, M Revise state deferred maintenance program By request of: (H) Joint Approp Subcommittee On Long Range Planning LC1730 HB 613 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: McCann, M Review personal services budget development Sponsor: Vick, S By request of: (H) Joint Approp Subcommittee On Long Range Planning LC1732 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Sprague, M Increase boat decal fee By request of: (S) Fish And Game Standing Committee LC1734 SB 492 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Sprague, M Increase boat identification number fee Sponsor: Sprague, M By request of: (S) Fish And Game Standing Committee LC1735 HB 615 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Lewis, D Revise TANF block grant maintenance of effort Sponsor: Lewis, D By request of: (H) Joint Approp Subcommittee On Health & Human Services LC1741 HB 642 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Story, B Revise distribution of oil and gas production taxes Sponsor: Story, B By request of: (H) Taxation Standing Committee LC1747 HB 651 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Vick, S Implement HB 2 by revising use of MTAP account Sponsor: Lewis, D By request of: (H) Appropriations Standing Committee -- Subject: State Government LC0003 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Doherty, S Permit denial for unpaid reclamation debt LC0058 SB 90 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: State Administration, Public Retirement Systems, and Veterans' Affairs Interim Committee Generally revise government purchasing laws Sponsor: Ekegren, P By request of: State Administration, Public Retirement Systems, And Veterans' Affairs Interim C LC0076 SB 131 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Finance Committee Revise information technology laws - chief information officer Sponsor: Taylor, M By request of: Legislative Finance Committee LC0092 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Miller, K Privatize building code function LC0121 SB 151 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Business and Labor Interim Committee Prohibit government sale of fitness services Sponsor: Mahlum, D By request of: Business And Labor Interim Committee LC0123 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Business and Labor Interim Committee Commercial services inventory - monitor offer of goods and services By request of: Business And Labor Interim Committee LC0127 SB 126 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Bohlinger, J Require adoption of sulfur dioxide emission control plans Sponsor: Bohlinger, J LC0144 SB 60 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: McCarthy, B Enabling legislation for education commission of the states Sponsor: Mccarthy, B LC0148 SB 102 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Legislative Council Authorize trust land exchanges with state and local governments Sponsor: Cole, M By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0165 HB 94 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Environmental Quality Council Clarify notice to potentially liable persons for environmental release Sponsor: Gillan, K By request of: Environmental Quality Council LC0166 SB 22 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Bishop, A An Act repealing the Electric Utility Industry Restructuring Act Sponsor: Bishop, A LC0169 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Tester, J Montana community heritage grant program LC0171 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Tester, J Rental car tax to fund history and heritage preservation LC0174 SB 8 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Waterman, M Agency may adopt rules to implement act if rules are not effective before act Sponsor: Waterman, M LC0179 SB 320 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: Kitzenberg, S State purchase of renewable fuel vehicles Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S LC0182 SB 314 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Doherty, S Regulate and certify entities that euthanize animals Sponsor: Doherty, S LC0192 HB 25 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Code commissioner bill Sponsor: Sliter, P By request of: Code Commissioner LC0193 SB 10 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Revise laws governing interim committees and their functions Sponsor: Stonington, E By request of: Legislative Council LC0206 SB 80 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Grosfield, L Revise heritage preservation commission laws Sponsor: Mahlum, D LC0214 SB 81 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Legislative Council Transfer agricultural heritage program to DNRC Sponsor: Hargrove, D By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation Department Of Agriculture LC0227 HB 120 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Legislative Council Generally revise professional licensing laws Sponsor: Mckenney, J By request of: Department Of Commerce LC0253 HB 87 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Legislative Council One stop delivery system for workforce investment act Sponsor: Masolo, G By request of: Department Of Labor And Industry LC0255 HB 259 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Grosfield, L Create forest stewardship program Sponsor: Mood, D LC0269 SB 226 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Wells, J Modify statute on use of names for mailing list Sponsor: Wells, J LC0281 SB 50 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Legislative Council Smoke free state buildings Sponsor: Waterman, M By request of: Department Of Administration LC0282 SB 171 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Legislative Council Revise child support enforcement program Sponsor: Glaser, B By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0289 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Legislative Council Require state coordination with Helena police for Capitol area law enforcement By request of: Department Of Administration LC0312 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Legislative Council Commerce as criminal justice agency By request of: Department Of Commerce LC0317 HB 79 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Legislative Council Revise personal care facility laws Sponsor: Thomas, B By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0352 SB 144 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Legislative Council Transfer county collections report and other duties to department of revenue Sponsor: Nelson, L By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0383 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Keenan, B Prohibit agency rules establishing fees or fines LC0400 SB 200 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Taylor, M Clarify status of weed districts & boards for liability purposes Sponsor: Taylor, M LC0438 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Legislative Council Revise developmental disabilities planning and advisory council By request of: Department Of Public Health And Human Services LC0460 SB 148 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Tester, J Revise laws governing access to information Sponsor: Tester, J LC0496 SB 249 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Toole, K Locate state agency office space downtown Sponsor: Toole, K LC0528 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: DePratu, B Require agencies to have Dept. of Revenue collect debts LC0531 HB 133 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Lewis, D Allow public employee to grant sick leave to spouse who is employee Sponsor: Lewis, D LC0537 HB 66 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Harris, C Create commission on Montana code annotated reform Sponsor: Harris, C LC0539 HB 158 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Harris, C Create commission on gasoline pricing competition Sponsor: Harris, C LC0573 HB 168 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Wanzenried, D Reduce number of authorized state agencies - constitutional amendment Sponsor: Wanzenried, D LC0574 HB 170 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Wanzenried, D Eliminate constitutional status of department of agriculture LC0577 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Wanzenried, D Study use of earmarked revenue to fund state programs LC0581 HB 372 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Hurdle, J Remove exemption from MAPA for certain agencies Sponsor: Hurdle, J LC0597 HB 175 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Legislative Council Revise health care information act for disclosure to medical examiner Sponsor: Jent, L By request of: Attorney General LC0599 HB 271 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Legislative Council Revise state-tribal cooperative agreements law Sponsor: Jayne, J By request of: Attorney General LC0607 HB 169 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Wanzenried, D Eliminate constitutional requirement for department of labor Sponsor: Wanzenried, D LC0608 HB 171 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Wanzenried, D Reorganization commission to implement 12 executive branch agencies Sponsor: Wanzenried, D LC0616 HB 72 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Facey, T Create rail passenger board Sponsor: Facey, T LC0623 SB 468 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Thomas, F Extend appointing power of governor to deputy directors, division administrators Sponsor: Thomas, F LC0626 SB 502 Drafter: Maly, S Requester: Toole, K Create state power authority Sponsor: Toole, K LC0642 HB 324 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Mangan, J Licensure for drop-in day care Sponsor: Mangan, J LC0654 HB 459 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Mood, D Generally revise MEPA - analysis of alternatives Sponsor: Mood, D LC0699 HB 378 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Lee, M State action for southern Amtrak route act (SARA) Sponsor: Lee, M LC0815 SB 385 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Grosfield, L Agency customer service training Sponsor: Grosfield, L LC0852 SB 221 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: O'Neil, J Eliminate certificate of need laws for certain facilities Sponsor: Johnson, R LC0941 SB 445 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Reorganize department of commerce Sponsor: Taylor, M By request of: Governor LC0943 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Legislative Council Transfer certain functions to Governor's office By request of: Governor LC0974 SB 441 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Legislative Council Study funding for comprehensive health plan Sponsor: Christiaens, C By request of: State Auditor LC0990 SB 463 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Grosfield, L Clarify and balance environmental duties of state and individuals Sponsor: Grosfield, L LC0994 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Grosfield, L Guidelines for determining compelling state interest LC1026 SB 184 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Cobb, J Expand interagency coordinating council for prevention programs members Sponsor: Cobb, J LC1040 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Lee, M Revise public entity group insurance LC1046 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Wells, J Clarify notice requirements for public meeting LC1068 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Schmidt, T Tobacco use prevention advisory council LC1070 HB 419 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Shockley, J Create fish and wildlife enforcement program in AG's office Sponsor: Shockley, J LC1104 HB 444 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Legislative Council Reauthorize natural resource damage program Sponsor: Somerville, R By request of: Attorney General Governor LC1110 SB 254 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Legislative Council Create office of victims services Sponsor: Halligan, M By request of: Attorney General LC1133 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Davies, B Privatize certain state functions LC1168 HB 173 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Jent, L Establish governor's question time Sponsor: Jent, L LC1230 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: McGee, D Revise MAPA to prohibit implementation of defeated legislation LC1231 HB 640 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: McGee, D Generally revise laws on electrical energy to stimulate economic development Sponsor: Mcgee, D LC1240 SB 301 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Tash, B Address recreational use of rivers and streams--fishing outfitter LC1280 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Wanzenried, D Study phase out of administratively attached agencies LC1325 HB 511 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: McGee, D Clarifying that sex means gender for purposes of state rulemaking Sponsor: Mcgee, D LC1355 HB 253 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Davies, B Direct attorney general to sue federal government over land ownership Sponsor: Davies, B LC1363 SB 362 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Tester, J Prohibit threatened use of public position for benefit or advantage Sponsor: Tester, J LC1365 HB 354 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Lawson, B Revise developmental disability planning and advisory council Sponsor: Lawson, B LC1368 SB 376 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: DePratu, B Exemption from environmental review for certain actions related to state lands Sponsor: Depratu, B LC1443 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Grosfield, L Revise tourism advisory council LC1458 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Shockley, J Attorney General's office to handle all appellate work for state LC1469 HB 284 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Bitney, R Agency commercial services inventory Sponsor: Bitney, R LC1471 HB 266 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Clancy, G Revise governmental accountability act Sponsor: Clancy, G LC1519 HB 370 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Peterson, K Prohibit state employees from lobbying Sponsor: Peterson, K LC1555 HB 423 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Dell, T Road transfer consideration prior to abandonment Sponsor: Dell, T LC1572 SB 469 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: DePratu, B Coordinate workforce development programs Sponsor: Depratu, B LC1604 HB 365 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Esp, J Designate state butterfly Sponsor: Whitaker, J LC1608 HB 364 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Adams, D Constitutional defense fund -- state-federal issues Sponsor: Curtiss, A LC1611 HB 598 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: Brueggeman, J Government accountability act; scheduled termination of state programs Sponsor: Brueggeman, J LC1618 SB 435 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Berry, D Revise limit for lobbyist registration LC1622 HB 647 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Gallus, S Generally revise laws governing electrical energy Sponsor: Gillan, K LC1677 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: Sliter, P Governor's office of congressional affairs By request of: Governor LC1681 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Sliter, P Revise laws governing department of commerce LC1690 SR 5 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Hargrove, D Confirm director of administration Sponsor: Elliott, J By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1691 SR 6 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Hargrove, D Confirm director of agriculture Sponsor: Butcher, E By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1692 SR 13 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Hargrove, D Confirm director of commerce Sponsor: Hargrove, D By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1693 SR 11 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Hargrove, D Confirm director of corrections Sponsor: Hargrove, D By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1694 SR 12 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Hargrove, D Confirm director of environmental quality Sponsor: Hargrove, D By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1695 SR 14 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Hargrove, D Confirm director of fish, wildlife, and parks Sponsor: Hargrove, D By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1696 SR 15 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Hargrove, D Confirm director of labor and industry Sponsor: Ekegren, P By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1697 SR 10 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Hargrove, D Confirm director of military affairs Sponsor: Hargrove, D By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1698 SR 9 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Hargrove, D Confirm director of natural resources and conservation Sponsor: Hargrove, D By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1699 SR 8 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Hargrove, D Confirm director of public health and human services Sponsor: Toole, K By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1700 SR 17 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Hargrove, D Confirm director of revenue Sponsor: Elliott, J By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1701 SR 4 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Hargrove, D Confirm director of transportation Sponsor: Hargrove, D By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1702 SR 3 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Hargrove, D Confirm members of NW power planning council Sponsor: Bohlinger, J By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1703 HB 478 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Golie, G Revise reporting, release, and type of information for central tumor registry Sponsor: Golie, G LC1712 SB 356 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Hargrove, D Attach board of review to department of revenue Sponsor: Hargrove, D By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1713 SB 405 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Jergeson, G Revise electronic government services Sponsor: Jergeson, G By request of: (S) Finance Standing Committee LC1721 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Hargrove, D Limit use of recorded voice answering at state agencies By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1728 HB 608 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Haines, D Recording nonmonetary settlements of contested cases Sponsor: Haines, D By request of: (H) Joint Approp Subcommittee On Natural Resources And Commerce LC1733 HJ 34 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Haines, D Study unfunded leave liability of state employees Sponsor: Haines, D By request of: (H) Appropriations Standing Committee LC1754 SR 24 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Hargrove, D Confirm nominations Sponsor: Hargrove, D By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee -- Subject: State Lands LC0103 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Law, Justice, and Indian Affairs Interim Committee Clarify that fair market value must be obtained for school trust lands By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee LC0145 SB 31 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Revise state trust land laws Sponsor: Berry, D By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0146 SB 75 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Legislative Council Clarify state land lease due date Sponsor: Jergeson, G By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0147 SB 159 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Legislative Council Revise laws governing state land easements Sponsor: Grosfield, L By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0148 SB 102 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Legislative Council Authorize trust land exchanges with state and local governments Sponsor: Cole, M By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0149 SB 103 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Legislative Council Deposit state lands recreational use fines and penalties in general fund Sponsor: Zook, T By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0151 HB 44 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Legislative Council Eliminate licensing procedures for portable sawmills Sponsor: Haines, D By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0278 HB 36 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Legislative Council Revise cabin site lease valuation appeal Sponsor: Gallik, D By request of: State Tax Appeal Board LC0280 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Legislative Council Removal of vehicles violating capitol parking restrictions By request of: Department Of Administration LC0478 HB 135 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Fisher, S Provide an inventory of surplus state lands and improvements Sponsor: Fisher, S LC0486 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Toole, K Revise leasing of state lands LC0610 SB 207 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Keenan, B Remove requirement that former forensic unit be correctional facility Sponsor: Keenan, B LC0648 HB 82 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Fuchs, D Eliminate state land recreational use fees for residents Sponsor: Fuchs, D LC0659 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Mood, D Fund forest stewardship program LC0713 HB 280 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Hedges, D Reduced-cost easements for infrastructure improvements on state lands Sponsor: Hedges, D LC0883 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Kaufmann, C Require audit of weed control on school trust land LC0906 SB 495 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Keenan, B Revise state land laws to increase funding for trust Sponsor: Thomas, F LC1183 SB 354 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Crismore, W Full compensation for school trust for natural areas Sponsor: Crismore, W LC1408 HB 568 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Jayne, J Tree planting on school trust land Sponsor: Jayne, J LC1614 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Jackson, V Limit increase from certain state land leases LC1743 SB 511 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: DePratu, B Revise university system funding through trust land use Sponsor: Thomas, F By request of: (S) Taxation Standing Committee -- Subject: Taxation (Generally) LC0030 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: DePratu, B Repeal inheritance tax LC0293 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Jergeson, G Truth in taxation amendment LC0346 SB 44 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Legislative Council Revise penalty accrual for warrant for distraint -- uniform penalty and interest Sponsor: Bishop, A By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0348 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Legislative Council Clarify inheritance tax rate for future interest By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0354 SB 46 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Legislative Council Notice of levy efficacious as writ of execution Sponsor: Bishop, A By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0355 SB 47 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Legislative Council Use of warrant for distraint for debt collection Sponsor: Bishop, A By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0356 SB 69 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Legislative Council Revise warrant for distraint laws Sponsor: Bishop, A By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0375 SB 512 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Doherty, S Impose energy excess revenue tax for stable prices and other purposes Sponsor: Halligan, M LC0398 SB 505 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Taylor, M Montana Energy Relief Act (encourage generating facilities) Sponsor: Taylor, M LC0424 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Grosfield, L Local option realty transfer tax By request of: Local Government Funding And Structure Committee LC0471 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: McGee, D Generally revise taxes LC0493 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Toole, K Revise electric energy production tax for property tax relief LC0529 SB 192 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: DePratu, B Inheritance tax clean up legislation Sponsor: Depratu, B LC0675 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Elliott, J Require state reimbursement for erosion of local government revenue LC0759 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Stonington, E Generally revise regulatory and tax structure of telecommunications industry LC0800 HB 561 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Gillan, K Revise personal property taxes Sponsor: Schmidt, T LC0858 HB 248 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Tropila, J Create interim committee to study Montana tax structure Sponsor: Tropila, J LC0894 SB 519 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Keenan, B Revise small stripper oil well tax trigger Sponsor: Roush, G LC1027 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Jacobson, H Revise allocation of funds from certain environmentally related taxes LC1131 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Jacobson, H Reduce limitation periods for tax and refund purposes LC1424 SB 494 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Thomas, F Revise retail telecommunications excise tax Sponsor: Cobb, J LC1442 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: McGee, D Implement tax reform LC1479 SB 317 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Himmelberger, D Sliding scale taxes on beer produced by brewers Sponsor: Ellis, A LC1542 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Thomas, F Modify title insurance premium tax LC1543 HB 645 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Mangan, J Implement an electrical energy pool Sponsor: Mangan, J LC1672 HB 616 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: Noennig, M Study tax laws Sponsor: Mcgee, D LC1700 SR 17 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Hargrove, D Confirm director of revenue Sponsor: Elliott, J By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1706 SB 498 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Waitschies, K Impose visitor's tax Sponsor: Ryan, D -- Subject: Taxation--Coal (see also: Appropriations, Coal Tax Fund Principal) LC0005 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Jergeson, G Trust within coal trust to fund economic development LC0081 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Doherty, S Create biomedical research endowment fund within coal trust LC0228 HB 40 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Retain coal tax for treasure state endowment regional water system funding Sponsor: Witt, J By request of: Department Of Commerce LC0229 HB 47 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Revise laws governing state investments Sponsor: Price, W By request of: Department Of Commerce LC0324 SB 134 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Miller, K Reduce coal severance tax for sales to new in-state generation plants Sponsor: Miller, K LC0442 SB 172 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Clarifying distribution of income from certain state funds Sponsor: Johnson, R By request of: Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC0458 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Lewis, D Appropriate coal tax permanent fund for local road, water, sewer projects LC0532 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Grosfield, L Coal trust for Montana heritage preservation LC0848 HB 8 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Renewable resource bonds and loans -- coal tax bonds Sponsor: Mccann, M By request of: Office Of Budget And Program Planning Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC1043 HB 485 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Lindeen, M Revise coal board funding Sponsor: Lindeen, M LC1184 HB 225 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Schmidt, T Dedicate coal severance tax funds for higher education Sponsor: Schmidt, T LC1221 HB 16 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Increase accomodations tax for heritage tourism projects Sponsor: Somerville, R By request of: Governor Montana Historical Society LC1264 HB 277 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Masolo, G Divert coal taxes to fund education Sponsor: Masolo, G LC1273 SB 244 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Halligan, M Revise treasure state endowment to include affordable housing criteria Sponsor: Halligan, M LC1291 HB 190 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Witt, J Revise matching fund requirement for treasure state regional water system Sponsor: Witt, J LC1296 SB 198 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Taylor, M Treasure state endowment set aside for business infrastructure Sponsor: Taylor, M LC1306 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Laible, R Reduce coal severance tax rate on sliding scale LC1727 HB 610 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: McCann, M Reduce allocation to TSEP -increase allocation to permanent fund Sponsor: Kasten, D By request of: (H) Joint Approp Subcommittee On Long Range Planning -- Subject: Taxation--Corporations LC0185 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Doherty, S Hi-tech company capital loss carryforward LC0186 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Doherty, S S corporation pass through losses for hi-tech companies LC0187 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Doherty, S Tax deduction for technology scholarship contributions LC0232 SB 509 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Doherty, S Revise tax credits for alternative fuel vehicles Sponsor: Doherty, S LC0244 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Waterman, M Tax deduction for gifted art LC0259 HB 143 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Legislative Council Revise income tax laws for pass-through entities Sponsor: Somerville, R By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0307 SB 92 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Legislative Council Extend recycling tax credit -- revise credit Sponsor: Halligan, M By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0341 HB 149 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Legislative Council Provide confidentiality for certain centrally assessed tax returns and reports Sponsor: Dale, R By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0350 SB 39 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Legislative Council Clarify taxation of insurance corporation taxable investment income Sponsor: Elliott, J By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0542 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Harris, C Revise charitable foundation tax credit LC0700 SB 486 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: DePratu, B Allow stock investment in qualifying Montana business without tax consequence Sponsor: Depratu, B LC0707 SB 303 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Hargrove, D Mill levy exemption for property taxes imposed for open space bond Sponsor: Hargrove, D LC0867 SB 245 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Holden, R Montana farm and ranch risk management account Sponsor: Holden, R LC0890 SB 496 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Glaser, B Temporarily exempt new energy storage facilities from property taxes Sponsor: Glaser, B LC0971 SB 316 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Legislative Council Tax credit for small business health insurance premiums Sponsor: Stonington, E By request of: State Auditor LC1000 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Bales, K Tax credit for donation of conservation easement LC1025 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Kitzenberg, S Tax credit for hiring Montana graduates LC1055 SB 518 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Cobb, J Offset impacts of major energy generation facility development Sponsor: Cobb, J LC1193 HB 623 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Mangan, J Tax credit for business providing day care facility Sponsor: Mangan, J LC1207 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: DePratu, B Extend charitable endowment tax credit -- decrease credit percentage LC1227 HB 519 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: McKenney, J Revise eligibility for video gambling machine tax credit Sponsor: Forrester, G LC1269 SB 350 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Ellingson, J Income tax credit for contributions to housing trust fund Sponsor: Ellingson, J LC1295 SB 273 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Stapleton, C Montana graduate employment incentives Sponsor: Stapleton, C LC1307 SB 223 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Ekegren, P Carryforward and carryback of contractor's gross receipts tax credits Sponsor: Ekegren, P LC1337 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Cobb, J Carbon and pollution offset credits LC1397 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Carney, E Address use of capital gains proceeds from MPC sale LC1413 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Esp, J Tax credit for cooperative weed control efforts LC1446 SB 514 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Grosfield, L Revise reporting of gain or loss from sale of real property Sponsor: Grosfield, L LC1482 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Wells, J Tax credits for extracurricular fees and private school tuition organizations LC1505 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Cyr, L Allow marketing of state historic preservation tax credit LC1570 HB 441 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Matthews, G New jobs tax credit Sponsor: Matthews, G LC1583 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: DePratu, B Jobs credit for taxation purposes By request of: Governor LC1590 HB 578 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: McKenney, J Extend tax incentive for production of alcohol Sponsor: Callahan, T LC1660 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Ellingson, J Tax credit for expanding alternative transportation LC1679 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Mood, D Clarify tax laws for technology companies LC1682 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Miller, K Tax credit for higher energy cost -- Subject: Taxation--Fuels LC0040 SB 448 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Christiaens, C Funding for transportation for senior citizens and persons with disabilities Sponsor: Christiaens, C LC0042 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: McNutt, W Extend 1 cent aviation fuel tax LC0176 SB 411 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Kitzenberg, S Tax incentive for fuel retailer to install pumps to dispense gasohol Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S LC0223 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Legislative Council Civil penalties for motor fuel violations By request of: Department Of Transportation LC0232 SB 509 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Doherty, S Revise tax credits for alternative fuel vehicles Sponsor: Doherty, S LC0327 HB 148 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Legislative Council Revise laws on electronic filing for gasoline & special fuels taxes Sponsor: Jacobson, H By request of: Department Of Transportation LC0328 HB 131 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Legislative Council Stop and inspection authority for diesel fuel violations Sponsor: Somerville, R By request of: Department Of Transportation LC0329 SB 153 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Legislative Council Revise penalty for late motor fuel tax returns Sponsor: O'Neil, J By request of: Department Of Transportation LC0330 HB 127 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Legislative Council Minimum bond for fuel importers and exporters and denial of distributor license Sponsor: Wanzenried, D By request of: Department Of Transportation LC0331 SB 58 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Legislative Council Imposing civil penalty and revising criminal penalty for motor fuel violations Sponsor: Halligan, M By request of: Department Of Transportation LC0332 SB 150 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Legislative Council Civil penalty for failure to mark dyed fuel pump Sponsor: Hargrove, D By request of: Department Of Transportation LC0425 SB 115 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Holden, R Repeal termination of agricultural motor fuel refund process Sponsor: Holden, R LC0578 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Wanzenried, D Require Transportation Dept. to erect informational signs in Missoula Co. LC0611 SB 280 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: McNutt, W Revise aviation fuel tax and aeronautics loan and grant funding Sponsor: Mcnutt, W LC0671 HB 644 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Pattison, J Reduce state fuel tax on ethanol and biodiesel -- replacement for tax revenue Sponsor: Pattison, J LC0672 HB 205 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Harris, C Dollars for education -- car rental, realty transfer, bed, and tobacco taxes Sponsor: Harris, C LC0922 HB 415 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: DePratu, B Revise ethanol incentive program funding Sponsor: Somerville, R LC1069 SB 506 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Cobb, J Encourage alternative energy and electrical generation Sponsor: Cobb, J LC1348 SB 367 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Mohl, A Disallow credit card charge on portion of fuel purchase attributable to tax Sponsor: Depratu, B LC1358 HB 392 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Masolo, G Increase funding for rural technical assistance program Sponsor: Masolo, G LC1360 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Price, W Eliminate use on on-taxed fuel on public roads - special fuel users license LC1546 SB 400 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Jergeson, G Authorize local government revenue bonds -- gas tax revenue Sponsor: Jergeson, G -- Subject: Taxation--Individual Income LC0034 SB 2 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Revenue and Taxation Interim Committee Allow S corporation to prorate out-of-state income tax payments Sponsor: Stonington, E By request of: Revenue And Taxation Interim Committee LC0045 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Jergeson, G Residential income tax relief By request of: (S) Taxation Standing Committee LC0052 SB 173 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Ellis, A Revise and reform income taxes Sponsor: Ellis, A By request of: Revenue And Taxation Interim Committee LC0053 SJ 18 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Grosfield, L Revise income taxes Sponsor: Taylor, M LC0077 SB 374 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Taylor, M Change rates on certain class four property -- recreational and inflated value Sponsor: Taylor, M LC0170 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Tester, J Increase bed tax to fund history and heritage program - income tax credit LC0178 SB 43 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Kitzenberg, S Investment tax credit Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S LC0184 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Doherty, S Revise capital company tax credit LC0185 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Doherty, S Hi-tech company capital loss carryforward LC0187 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Doherty, S Tax deduction for technology scholarship contributions LC0232 SB 509 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Doherty, S Revise tax credits for alternative fuel vehicles Sponsor: Doherty, S LC0244 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Waterman, M Tax deduction for gifted art LC0259 HB 143 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Legislative Council Revise income tax laws for pass-through entities Sponsor: Somerville, R By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0307 SB 92 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Legislative Council Extend recycling tax credit -- revise credit Sponsor: Halligan, M By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0338 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: McCarthy, B State earned income tax credit for TANF individuals LC0341 HB 149 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Legislative Council Provide confidentiality for certain centrally assessed tax returns and reports Sponsor: Dale, R By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0417 HB 328 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Grosfield, L Remove termination date on qualified endowment tax credit Sponsor: Somerville, R LC0462 HB 377 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Somerville, R Revise qualified endowment tax credit -- 6-year extension Sponsor: Somerville, R LC0471 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: McGee, D Generally revise taxes LC0499 HB 70 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Erickson, R Inflation adjustment for retirement tax exemption Sponsor: Erickson, R LC0502 HB 197 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Gallik, D Allow filing federal tax return for state purposes Sponsor: Gallik, D LC0542 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Harris, C Revise charitable foundation tax credit LC0572 HB 270 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Wanzenried, D Tax credit for public school teacher purchase of school supplies Sponsor: Wanzenried, D LC0620 HB 330 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Golie, G Tax credit for higher education expenses Sponsor: Golie, G LC0647 HB 636 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: Fuchs, D Statewide sales tax replacing income tax Sponsor: Fuchs, D LC0653 HB 192 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Mood, D Allow payment of individual income taxes by credit card Sponsor: Mood, D LC0667 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Bookout-Reinicke, S Income tax credit for cost of herbicides used for noxious weeds LC0700 SB 486 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: DePratu, B Allow stock investment in qualifying Montana business without tax consequence Sponsor: Depratu, B LC0707 SB 303 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Hargrove, D Mill levy exemption for property taxes imposed for open space bond Sponsor: Hargrove, D LC0710 HB 617 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Balyeat, J Simplify and reduce Montana income taxes Sponsor: Balyeat, J LC0728 SB 220 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Bohlinger, J Earned income tax credit Sponsor: Bohlinger, J LC0729 SB 258 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Bohlinger, J Revise education savings account laws Sponsor: Bohlinger, J LC0772 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Laible, R Tax credit for nursing home bed tax LC0836 HB 555 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Balyeat, J Tax credit for education expenses; excellence in teaching award program Sponsor: Balyeat, J LC0850 SB 439 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Grosfield, L Revise lodging facility use tax - rental car tax Sponsor: Grosfield, L LC0854 HB 550 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Gutsche, G Earned income tax credit Sponsor: Gutsche, G LC0867 SB 245 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Holden, R Montana farm and ranch risk management account Sponsor: Holden, R LC0933 HB 428 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Forrester, G Reduce income tax rate from 11% to 7% and retain federal deductibility Sponsor: Forrester, G LC0951 HB 618 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Balyeat, J Use tobacco settlement funds for income tax credits for health insurance Sponsor: Balyeat, J LC0971 SB 316 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Legislative Council Tax credit for small business health insurance premiums Sponsor: Stonington, E By request of: State Auditor LC1000 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Bales, K Tax credit for donation of conservation easement LC1025 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Kitzenberg, S Tax credit for hiring Montana graduates LC1193 HB 623 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Mangan, J Tax credit for business providing day care facility Sponsor: Mangan, J LC1207 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: DePratu, B Extend charitable endowment tax credit -- decrease credit percentage LC1227 HB 519 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: McKenney, J Revise eligibility for video gambling machine tax credit Sponsor: Forrester, G LC1269 SB 350 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Ellingson, J Income tax credit for contributions to housing trust fund Sponsor: Ellingson, J LC1270 SB 388 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Ellingson, J Earned income tax credit Sponsor: Ellingson, J LC1284 HB 534 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Raser, H Senior citizen tax credit for prescription drugs Sponsor: Raser, H LC1295 SB 273 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Stapleton, C Montana graduate employment incentives Sponsor: Stapleton, C LC1305 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Laible, R Reduce state income tax LC1383 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Mood, D Tax policy for intellectual property LC1405 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Stonington, E Partnerships and S corps to withhold income taxes for nonresidents LC1413 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Esp, J Tax credit for cooperative weed control efforts LC1438 SB 366 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Shea, D Tax credit for job creation Sponsor: Shea, D LC1446 SB 514 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Grosfield, L Revise reporting of gain or loss from sale of real property Sponsor: Grosfield, L LC1482 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Wells, J Tax credits for extracurricular fees and private school tuition organizations LC1505 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Cyr, L Allow marketing of state historic preservation tax credit LC1570 HB 441 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Matthews, G New jobs tax credit Sponsor: Matthews, G LC1583 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: DePratu, B Jobs credit for taxation purposes By request of: Governor LC1590 HB 578 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: McKenney, J Extend tax incentive for production of alcohol Sponsor: Callahan, T LC1646 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Raser, H Credit for job-related services for dependent with disabilities LC1660 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Ellingson, J Tax credit for expanding alternative transportation LC1679 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Mood, D Clarify tax laws for technology companies LC1682 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Miller, K Tax credit for higher energy cost LC1708 SB 513 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Elliott, J Tax on excess profits of electrical generation and transmission facilities Sponsor: Elliott, J -- Subject: Taxation--Oil and Gas LC0894 SB 519 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Keenan, B Revise small stripper oil well tax trigger Sponsor: Roush, G LC0934 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Forrester, G 18 month tax holiday for new oil production LC1002 HB 572 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Bales, K Adjust and redistribute money derived from natural gas from coal beds Sponsor: Bales, K LC1177 SB 240 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Clancy, G Remove termination for alternative oil recovery rates Sponsor: Mcnutt, W LC1378 SB 517 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Ryan, D Create energy deregulation fund Sponsor: Ryan, D LC1741 HB 642 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Story, B Revise distribution of oil and gas production taxes Sponsor: Story, B By request of: (H) Taxation Standing Committee -- Subject: Taxation--Property LC0041 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Lawson, B Exempt a certain value of class four property with disproportionate land value LC0043 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Jergeson, G Increase school funding and provide property tax relief LC0044 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Jergeson, G Reimburse local governments and schools -- homestead exemption LC0077 SB 374 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Taylor, M Change rates on certain class four property -- recreational and inflated value Sponsor: Taylor, M LC0140 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Revise levy limit for schools By request of: Office Of Public Instruction LC0248 SB 67 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Legislative Council Revise laws governing changes to property for tax purposes Sponsor: Ellis, A By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0278 HB 36 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Legislative Council Revise cabin site lease valuation appeal Sponsor: Gallik, D By request of: State Tax Appeal Board LC0299 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Kitzenberg, S Tax exemption for materials used to construct agricultural LC0308 HB 64 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Legislative Council Property appraiser access to property -- trespass exception Sponsor: Peterson, K By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0333 SB 68 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Legislative Council Revise property tax statement for income and expense changes Sponsor: Ellis, A By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0337 SB 265 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Hargrove, D Authorize temporary county mill levy reductions Sponsor: Hargrove, D LC0340 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Legislative Council Transfer cable tv system property to class 13 By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0347 SB 45 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Legislative Council Revise provisions for obtaining refund of taxes paid on migratory property Sponsor: Ellis, A By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0349 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Legislative Council Procedure to revise taxable value for urban renewal and TIF districts By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0351 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Legislative Council Notice of classification and appraisal to single owner By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0352 SB 144 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Legislative Council Transfer county collections report and other duties to department of revenue Sponsor: Nelson, L By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0357 HB 37 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Legislative Council Revise mill levy certification Sponsor: Witt, J By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0389 SB 225 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Wells, J Revising the determination of model year for light vehicles and heavy trucks Sponsor: Wells, J LC0405 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Halligan, M Partial tax payments for new construction LC0465 HB 274 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Fisher, S Elderly homestead property tax exemption Sponsor: Fisher, S LC0471 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: McGee, D Generally revise taxes LC0493 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Toole, K Revise electric energy production tax for property tax relief LC0565 HB 61 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Erickson, R Eliminate phase out of business equipment tax Sponsor: Erickson, R LC0582 HB 247 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Lewis, D Phase-in reduction of fees in lieu of tax for heavy trucks Sponsor: Lewis, D LC0596 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Thomas, F Revise greenbelt law LC0618 HB 367 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: Facey, T Revise assessment and taxation of newly constructed improvements Sponsor: Facey, T LC0629 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Toole, K Tax exemption for owner occupied residences LC0674 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Elliott, J Revise business equipment tax - keep at 3% with first $25,000 exempt LC0707 SB 303 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Hargrove, D Mill levy exemption for property taxes imposed for open space bond Sponsor: Hargrove, D LC0725 HB 179 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Dell, T Voter mill levy advisory language Sponsor: Dell, T LC0778 HB 609 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Story, B Revise criteria for establishing productive values for agricultural land Sponsor: Story, B LC0798 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Grimes, D Modify assessment of centrally assessed property LC0810 SB 501 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Grosfield, L Clarify and revise property taxation Sponsor: Grosfield, L LC0829 SB 516 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Grosfield, L Revise taxation of certain rural lands Sponsor: Grosfield, L LC0830 SB 281 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Mahlum, D Notify owner of tax payment by other entity or tax sale action Sponsor: Mahlum, D LC0931 HB 633 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Forrester, G Eliminate business equipment tax -block grant reimbursement to local government Sponsor: Forrester, G LC0932 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Forrester, G Exempt first $10,000 of residential and commercial lots LC0936 SB 346 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Cobb, J Property tax penalty and interest amnesty Sponsor: Cobb, J LC0938 SB 365 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Cobb, J Allow installment payments of delinquent property taxes Sponsor: Cobb, J LC0939 SB 347 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Cobb, J Allow quarterly payment of most property taxes Sponsor: Cobb, J LC1017 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Story, B Revise property taxes LC1018 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Story, B Clarify centrally assessed property LC1021 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Cobb, J Allow installment payments of property taxes LC1050 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Vick, S Revise property taxes and local reimbursements LC1060 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Erickson, R Notice to owner of property of payment of tax LC1063 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Glaser, B Provide local charter mill cap revision for decrease in taxable value LC1069 SB 506 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Cobb, J Encourage alternative energy and electrical generation Sponsor: Cobb, J LC1079 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Clark, P Business equipment tax reciprocity LC1261 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Keenan, B Refer additional 6 mills for university system to voters LC1275 HB 351 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Olson, A Tax incentive for unused commercial buildings Sponsor: Olson, A LC1282 SB 232 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Mahlum, D Limit property tax increases Sponsor: Mahlum, D LC1292 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Lindeen, M Tax exemption for 4H animals LC1344 HB 362 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: McKenney, J Tax exemption for machinery and equipment used in producing ethanol Sponsor: Mckenney, J LC1451 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Cocchiarella, V Notice of tax payment by other than owner LC1483 HB 381 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Noennig, M Notice of classification and appraisal to single owner and create lien Sponsor: Noennig, M LC1493 HB 470 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Keane, J Economic development levy and port levy outside of levy cap Sponsor: Keane, J LC1504 SB 351 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Ellingson, J Revise business equipment tax to 6% with first $25,000 exempt LC1521 HB 409 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Peterson, A Exempt local government health benefit plans from levy cap Sponsor: Peterson, A LC1567 SB 462 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Ellis, A Delinquent property taxes -- interest and penalty when revenue bonds issued Sponsor: Ellis, A LC1643 HB 548 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Jayne, J DOR publication of annual effective tax rate for property classes Sponsor: Jayne, J LC1676 SB 352 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Holden, R Grace period for property tax payment Sponsor: Holden, R By request of: Governor LC1679 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Mood, D Clarify tax laws for technology companies LC1686 HB 600 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Bookout-Reinicke, S Tax exemption for energy generating equipment for a business Value error LC1749 SJ 21 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: DePratu, B Interim study of taxation of nonagricultural land Sponsor: Grosfield, L By request of: (S) Taxation Standing Committee -- Subject: Taxation--Sales LC0168 SB 127 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Bohlinger, J Increase lodging facility tax by 2 percent to fund local government Sponsor: Bohlinger, J LC0170 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Tester, J Increase bed tax to fund history and heritage program - income tax credit LC0171 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Tester, J Rental car tax to fund history and heritage preservation LC0257 SB 391 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Grosfield, L Clarify academic freedom for tourism research Sponsor: Grosfield, L LC0423 SB 155 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Grosfield, L Allow all cities and counties to adopt local option sales tax Sponsor: Halligan, M By request of: Local Government Funding And Structure Committee LC0471 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: McGee, D Generally revise taxes LC0479 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Berry, D Increase tobacco tax By request of: Governor LC0633 SB 224 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Toole, K Real estate transfer tax to fund local planning efforts Sponsor: Toole, K LC0646 HB 635 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: Fuchs, D Increase permissible rate of sales tax to 5% -- constitutional amendment LC0647 HB 636 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: Fuchs, D Statewide sales tax replacing income tax Sponsor: Fuchs, D LC0672 HB 205 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Harris, C Dollars for education -- car rental, realty transfer, bed, and tobacco taxes Sponsor: Harris, C LC0696 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Toole, K Local option realty transfer tax to fund planning activities LC0712 HB 107 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Eggers, B Equitable distribution of sport fish and wildlife restoration revenue Sponsor: Eggers, B LC0780 SB 119 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Berry, D Increase cigarette tax and revise distribution for education -- referendum Sponsor: Berry, D By request of: Governor Department Of Revenue LC0850 SB 439 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Grosfield, L Revise lodging facility use tax - rental car tax Sponsor: Grosfield, L LC0891 SB 213 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Glaser, B Local option sales taxes and fees Sponsor: Glaser, B LC1088 SB 263 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Mahlum, D Continue bed tax funding for heritage preservation and development program Sponsor: Mahlum, D LC1260 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Keenan, B Refer tobacco product tax increase to voters LC1281 HB 244 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Erickson, R Endowed research professorships for university system Sponsor: Erickson, R LC1338 SB 268 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Hargrove, D Resort area districts to receive lodging facility tax income Sponsor: Hargrove, D LC1349 HB 236 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Taylor, M Fund special nonrecurring tourism related events -- lodging tax allocation Sponsor: Himmelberger, D -- Subject: Teachers LC0017 SB 36 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Bishop, A Dress code for teachers Sponsor: Bishop, A LC0132 HB 42 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Legislative Council Teacher national certification stipends Sponsor: Masolo, G By request of: Office Of Public Instruction Governor LC0177 SB 99 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Kitzenberg, S Statewide teaching salary schedule Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S LC0196 HB 232 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Lawson, B Include all school personnel in compensated absence liability fund Sponsor: Lawson, B LC0207 HB 97 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Legislative Council Revise laws governing teachers' retirement system Sponsor: Lewis, D By request of: Teachers' Retirement Board LC0208 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Legislative Council Lump sum payment for teachers' retirement system By request of: Teachers' Retirement Board LC0445 SB 410 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Kitzenberg, S Revise benefit adjustment date for teachers' retirement cola Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S LC0446 SB 100 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Kitzenberg, S Loan repayment assistance for teacher teaching in Montana Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S LC0459 HB 294 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Lewis, D Authorize retirement boards to increase annual benefit adjustment Sponsor: Lewis, D LC0480 HB 65 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Lawson, B Teacher mentoring or induction program Sponsor: Lawson, B By request of: Governor LC0515 HB 60 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Olson, A Teacher scholarship program Sponsor: Olson, A By request of: Governor LC0519 SB 101 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Kitzenberg, S Referendum for statewide teacher salary schedule Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S LC0535 HB 206 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Harris, C Bonus payment for teachers who earn doctorate Sponsor: Harris, C LC0538 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Harris, C Eliminate restrictions on principals teaching classes LC0552 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Haines, D Fund education for teachers who teach in Montana schools LC0572 HB 270 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Wanzenried, D Tax credit for public school teacher purchase of school supplies Sponsor: Wanzenried, D LC0668 HB 140 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Masolo, G Loan repayment assistance for teachers with certain certifications Sponsor: Masolo, G By request of: Governor LC0670 SB 444 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Butcher, E Portability for teacher salary steps and lanes LC0677 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Elliott, J Revise teachers' retirement system return-to-work provisions LC0698 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Noennig, M Revise teachers' retirement benefit multiplier LC0721 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Elliott, J Statewide teacher salary and benefit matrix funded by state LC0733 HB 435 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Lawson, B Loans for teachers to purchase housing in school district Sponsor: Lawson, B LC0831 SB 233 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Mahlum, D Fingerprinting and background checks for teachers and other school employees Sponsor: Mahlum, D LC0859 HB 629 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Eggers, B Statewide program of computer education Sponsor: Eggers, B LC1137 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Elliott, J Pool for health care benefits for teachers LC1153 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Cobb, J Revise hours of employment by retired teacher LC1202 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Ellis, A Revise teacher tenure laws LC1285 HB 297 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Raser, H Require payment of stipend to supervisors of student teachers Sponsor: Raser, H LC1293 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Lindeen, M Revise teacher retirement laws LC1455 HB 565 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Erickson, R State contribution for university participation in TRS Sponsor: Erickson, R LC1575 HJ 40 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Bixby, N Interim study of use of pre-professional skills test in teacher licensure Sponsor: Bixby, N LC1586 HB 584 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Fritz, N Allow certain retired teachers to work without loss of retirement benefits Sponsor: Fritz, N -- Subject: Torts (see also: Remedies; Liabilities) LC1267 SB 209 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Waterman, M Clarify balancing test for release of information in state claims Sponsor: Waterman, M -- Subject: Trade Regulations and Competition LC0010 SB 63 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Tester, J Revise law on theft of rental of leased property Sponsor: Tester, J LC0020 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Bishop, A Authorize PSC to regulate motor fuel prices LC0024 HB 389 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Lawson, B Installation standards for manufactured homes Sponsor: Lawson, B LC0033 SB 86 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Holden, R Prohibit insurer from authorizing use on nonoriginal vehicle repair parts Sponsor: Holden, R LC0050 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Grosfield, L Revise construction industry electrical laws LC0057 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Roush, G Revise liquor store laws LC0072 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Lawson, B Revise remedies for manufactured housing warranty LC0086 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Roush, G License to promote pay-per-view events and tax gross receipts LC0088 SB 74 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: McNutt, W Regulate construction equipment dealership agreements Sponsor: Mcnutt, W LC0121 SB 151 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Business and Labor Interim Committee Prohibit government sale of fitness services Sponsor: Mahlum, D By request of: Business And Labor Interim Committee LC0123 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Business and Labor Interim Committee Commercial services inventory - monitor offer of goods and services By request of: Business And Labor Interim Committee LC0176 SB 411 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Kitzenberg, S Tax incentive for fuel retailer to install pumps to dispense gasohol Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S LC0225 HB 95 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Legislative Council Revise licensing of weighing and measuring devices Sponsor: Matthews, G By request of: Department Of Commerce LC0358 SB 48 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Legislative Council Clarify out-of-state direct shipment of alcoholic beverages to Montanans Sponsor: Sprague, M By request of: Department Of Revenue LC0393 SB 196 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Tester, J Require country of origin placarding on meat and produce Sponsor: Tester, J LC0517 SB 507 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Elliott, J Business Montana agency to advertise Montana business Sponsor: Elliott, J LC0526 SB 363 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Tester, J Pilot program testing imported raw Ag. products for drugs and chemical residues Sponsor: Tester, J LC0539 HB 158 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Harris, C Create commission on gasoline pricing competition Sponsor: Harris, C LC0603 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Lindeen, M Entrepreneur incubator act LC0663 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Gillan, K Small business development and expansion initiatives LC0693 HB 156 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Legislative Council Revise motor vehicle dealer laws - prohibit curbstoning Sponsor: Matthews, G By request of: Attorney General LC0720 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Lindeen, M Yellowstone agricultural economic development program LC0766 HB 448 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Cocchiarella, V Revise construction prompt payment law Sponsor: Forrester, G LC0786 SB 341 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Berry, D Revise sale of tobacco products Sponsor: Berry, D LC0884 HJ 16 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Kaufmann, C Agency study re: control of importation of exotic animals Sponsor: Haines, D LC0885 SB 431 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Kaufmann, C Clarify laws on commercial collection of nongame wildlife Sponsor: Stonington, E LC0909 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Ellingson, J Prescription drug fair pricing act LC0944 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Legislative Council Economic development By request of: Governor LC0966 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Legislative Council Revise insurance unfair trade practices laws By request of: State Auditor LC0969 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Legislative Council Facilitate e-commerce in insurance and securities By request of: State Auditor LC0977 SB 330 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Legislative Council Revise laws on pyramid promotional schemes Sponsor: Mahlum, D By request of: State Auditor LC0979 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Gillan, K Regulate for profit fitness centers LC0986 SB 421 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Thomas, F Revise motor vehicle franchise laws Sponsor: Thomas, F LC1003 HB 218 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Facey, T Regulate potable water haulers and sellers Sponsor: Facey, T LC1013 SB 253 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Mahlum, D Rental-purchase agreement law Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V LC1037 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Gallus, S Adopt uniform electronic transaction act LC1059 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Dale, R Civil shoplifting penalty LC1064 HB 234 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Uniform electronic transactions act Sponsor: Lawson, B By request of: Secretary Of State LC1066 HB 235 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Legislative Council Revise use of business name identifiers registered with state Sponsor: Brown, R By request of: Secretary Of State LC1092 HB 198 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Gallik, D Made in Montana virtual store on internet Sponsor: Gallik, D LC1099 HB 501 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Gallik, D Study on feasibility of establishing agric-business center in Montana Sponsor: Gallik, D LC1106 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Legislative Council Restrict tobacco sales in proximity to schools By request of: Attorney General LC1133 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Davies, B Privatize certain state functions LC1170 HB 514 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Jent, L Telephone solicitation do not call register Sponsor: Jent, L LC1330 HB 346 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Schrumpf, C Repeal egg retailers license Sponsor: Schrumpf, C LC1348 SB 367 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Mohl, A Disallow credit card charge on portion of fuel purchase attributable to tax Sponsor: Depratu, B LC1385 HB 319 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Galvin-Halcro, K Payment of fees owing on sale of vehicle -- disclosure required Sponsor: Galvin-Halcro, K LC1430 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Taylor, M Revise telephone cooperative competition laws LC1460 HB 493 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Fritz, N Licensure and distribution by Montana wineries Sponsor: Fritz, N LC1485 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Witt, J Family farm and main street business protection LC1540 SB 474 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Ripley, R Revise laws on auto and auto glass repair Sponsor: Grimes, D LC1557 HB 386 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Fuchs, D Extend period for fireworks sales Sponsor: Fuchs, D LC1566 HB 407 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Peterson, K Prohibit ancillary business by public utility Sponsor: Peterson, K LC1574 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Taylor, M Revise credit card interest laws LC1587 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Carney, E Distance elimination technologies program development LC1625 HB 567 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Tester, J Equitable intercarrier compensation in telecommunications Sponsor: Lindeen, M LC1627 HB 436 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Somerville, R Agency liquor stores -- days closed and grocery store location deleted Sponsor: Somerville, R LC1632 HB 517 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Callahan, T Technology seed capital and business assistance Sponsor: Mangan, J LC1634 HB 622 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Lenhart, R Alternative fuel technology development tax incentives Sponsor: Raser, H LC1640 HB 551 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Forrester, G Increase vehicle dealers bonding requirement Sponsor: Forrester, G LC1650 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Tropila, J Revise certain usury laws LC1668 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Olson, A Delete restriction on grocery location of liquor store LC1689 HB 430 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Clancy, G Provide grants for airport courtesy cars Sponsor: Clancy, G LC1751 SJ 20 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Shea, D Study business closures and their impacts on workers Sponsor: Ellingson, J -- Subject: Traffic Regulations (see also: Motor Vehicles) LC0021 SB 14 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Bishop, A Require smooth road surface and bridge approaches Sponsor: Bishop, A LC0027 SB 447 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Christiaens, C Ban cellular phone use while operating motor vehicle Sponsor: Christiaens, C LC0035 HB 18 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Revenue and Taxation Interim Committee Allow temporary speed limit pending permanent speed limit Sponsor: Somerville, R By request of: Revenue And Taxation Interim Committee LC0047 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Grosfield, L Graduated license law for young drivers LC0054 SB 334 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Grosfield, L Justice Department to contract for driver rehabilitation & improvement program Sponsor: Grosfield, L LC0061 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Bishop, A Registered owner liable for littering from vehicle, allow reporting by lic. # LC0064 SB 16 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Halligan, M Relinquish driver's license in lieu of bail for traffic violations Sponsor: Halligan, M LC0065 SB 259 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Tester, J Revise highway fencing requirements under certain circumstances - county park Sponsor: Tester, J LC0068 SB 18 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: O'Neil, J Driver's license application firearms purchase check Sponsor: O'Neil, J LC0100 SB 64 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Bohlinger, J Revise seatbelt requirement -- standard violation Sponsor: Bohlinger, J LC0126 SB 125 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Bohlinger, J Require driving with lighted headlights at all times Sponsor: Bohlinger, J LC0213 SJ 6 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Legislative Council Interim study of traffic codes Sponsor: Mohl, A By request of: Department Of Transportation LC0295 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Ekegren, P Revise truck speed limits LC0476 HB 212 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Pattison, J Require bicyclists to ride against traffic when riding outside city limits Sponsor: Pattison, J LC0509 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Schmidt, T Random sampling of vehicle registrations for insurance compliance LC0551 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Haines, D Graduated driver's licenses LC0662 HB 403 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Gillan, K Restricted driver's license for minors Sponsor: Gillan, K LC0676 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Elliott, J Revise laws governing left turns LC0689 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Legislative Council Revise responsibilities of DOJ for driver records and accident involvement By request of: Attorney General LC0697 HB 68 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Price, W Authorize driver's license suspension for failure to comply with sentence Sponsor: Price, W LC0704 SB 208 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Stonington, E Revise careless driving law Sponsor: Stonington, E LC0752 HB 341 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Younkin, C Penalty for failure to comply with handicap parking laws Sponsor: Younkin, C LC0754 HB 256 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Younkin, C Revise reckless and careless driving laws Sponsor: Younkin, C LC0806 HB 295 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Jent, L Revise laws governing driving under the influence Sponsor: Jent, L LC0860 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Laszloffy, J Require proof of citizenship for driver's license LC0887 HB 229 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Glaser, B Per se offense of driving under influence of drugs Sponsor: Peterson, K LC0983 HB 219 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: McKenney, J Suspend license for failure to pay for fuel at retail; presumption of guilt Sponsor: Mckenney, J LC0987 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Grosfield, L Clarify authority to destroy injured game animals LC1051 HB 476 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Vick, S Repeal numerical daytime speed limit Sponsor: Vick, S LC1078 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Clark, P Revise speed limit on secondary highways LC1102 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Legislative Council Increase fee for duplicate driver's license By request of: Attorney General LC1103 SB 293 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Legislative Council Adopt Montana driver privacy protection act Sponsor: Doherty, S By request of: Attorney General LC1114 HB 391 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Legislative Council Clarify traffic law on stationary emergency vehicle Sponsor: Cyr, L By request of: Attorney General LC1115 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Legislative Council Primary enforcement of seat belt law By request of: Attorney General LC1274 HB 189 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Eggers, B Require collection of data from traffic stops -- racial profiling Sponsor: Eggers, B LC1288 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Facey, T Prohibit multiple trailer trucks on roads other than interstate LC1328 HB 433 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Schrumpf, C Reduced truck speeds in periods of low visibility Sponsor: Schrumpf, C LC1331 HB 512 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Somerville, R Criminalize driver's refusal to submit to chemical test Sponsor: Somerville, R LC1357 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Schmidt, T revise penalty for refusing breath test LC1407 HB 442 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Jayne, J Revise definition of littering as traffic offense Sponsor: Jayne, J LC1496 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Christiaens, C Revise DUI sentencing LC1497 SB 483 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Christiaens, C Revise 3rd DUI sentencing Sponsor: Christiaens, C LC1503 SB 358 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Tramelli, B Public access to traffic accident reports to compile data Sponsor: Depratu, B LC1534 SB 318 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Ekegren, P Eliminate truck speed limit for agricultural harvest Sponsor: Ekegren, P LC1544 HB 432 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Balyeat, J Revise right turn law for multiple traffic lanes Sponsor: Balyeat, J LC1725 HJ 37 Drafter: Bohyer, D Requester: Gallus, S Study bicycle safety re highway planning, design, and use; driver ed./licensing Sponsor: Pattison, J By request of: (H) Transportation Standing Committee LC1726 HB 611 Drafter: Menzies, L Requester: Gallus, S Revise law on equipment for bicycles Sponsor: Pattison, J By request of: (H) Transportation Standing Committee -- Subject: Transportation (see also: Motor Vehicles; Taxation-- Transportation) LC0040 SB 448 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Christiaens, C Funding for transportation for senior citizens and persons with disabilities Sponsor: Christiaens, C LC0042 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: McNutt, W Extend 1 cent aviation fuel tax LC0131 HB 162 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Legislative Council Increase pupil transportation rate Sponsor: Jacobson, H By request of: Office Of Public Instruction LC0382 HB 163 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Legislative Council Revise schedule for school transportation reimbursement Sponsor: Jacobson, H By request of: Office Of Public Instruction LC0406 SB 348 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Halligan, M Clarify sounding of locomotive horn at public crossings Sponsor: Elliott, J LC0434 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Jergeson, G Require train whistle only at public crossings LC0468 HB 193 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Smith, F Increase student transportation rates Sponsor: Smith, F LC0516 HB 137 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Clancy, G State vehicles as courtesy cars at rural airports Sponsor: Clancy, G LC0556 HJ 3 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Lee, M Urge support for Amtrak southern route Sponsor: Lee, M LC0589 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Lawson, B Felony transportation of anhydrous ammonia in unsafe manner LC0611 SB 280 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: McNutt, W Revise aviation fuel tax and aeronautics loan and grant funding Sponsor: Mcnutt, W LC0616 HB 72 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Facey, T Create rail passenger board Sponsor: Facey, T LC0699 HB 378 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Lee, M State action for southern Amtrak route act (SARA) Sponsor: Lee, M LC0937 SB 344 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Cobb, J Increase rate for school transportation contracts Sponsor: Cobb, J LC1018 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Story, B Clarify centrally assessed property LC1204 SB 237 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Cole, M Revise multistate highway transportation agreement Sponsor: Cole, M LC1242 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Cole, M Railroad crossing safety review LC1257 HB 466 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Wanzenried, D Require transportation commission to be elected Sponsor: Erickson, R LC1419 HJ 23 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Wanzenried, D Urge support for developing a motor carrier safety program LC1506 SB 456 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Stonington, E Allow certain entities to operate tourist information centers at rest areas Sponsor: Stonington, E LC1580 HB 401 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Mahlum, D Railroad vandalism prevention Sponsor: Lee, M LC1660 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Ellingson, J Tax credit for expanding alternative transportation LC1689 HB 430 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Clancy, G Provide grants for airport courtesy cars Sponsor: Clancy, G LC1701 SR 4 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Hargrove, D Confirm director of transportation Sponsor: Hargrove, D By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1718 HJ 36 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Somerville, R Study transport of nuclear waste through state Value error By request of: (H) Transportation Standing Committee LC1752 SR 23 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Hargrove, D Confirm additional nominees for specified entities Sponsor: Hargrove, D By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee -- Subject: Unemployment Insurance (see also: Labor and Employment) LC0107 HB 20 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Law, Justice, and Indian Affairs Interim Committee Exclude election judges from unemployment insurance Sponsor: Shockley, J By request of: Law, Justice, And Indian Affairs Interim Committee LC0345 HB 150 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Legislative Council Exempt certain benefits from attachment Sponsor: Bitney, R By request of: Department Of Labor And Industry LC0414 SB 164 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Legislative Council Generally revise workers' compensation and related laws Sponsor: Mcnutt, W By request of: Department Of Labor And Industry LC0567 HB 641 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Ellingson, J Plant closure impacts Sponsor: Lindeen, M LC0617 HB 51 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Facey, T Eliminate termination provision for partial payment of benefits under work comp Sponsor: Facey, T LC0683 HB 177 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Keane, J Extend unemployment benefits for employees of Montana Resources Sponsor: Keane, J LC0739 SB 428 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Harrington, D Increase percentage of salary for unemployment calculation LC0740 SB 308 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Harrington, D Increase period of unemployment compensation Sponsor: Harrington, D LC1461 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Carney, E Unemployment compensation for school aides LC1531 HB 463 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Lee, M Provide unemployment insurance for victims of domestic violence Sponsor: Lee, M LC1582 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Lawson, B Extend unemployment for CFAC employees LC1619 HB 579 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Wolery, M Revise unemployment with respect to Tribes Sponsor: Juneau, C -- Subject: University System (see also: Colleges) LC0038 HB 395 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Christiaens, C Establish dental hygiene program in university system Sponsor: Thomas, B LC0121 SB 151 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Business and Labor Interim Committee Prohibit government sale of fitness services Sponsor: Mahlum, D By request of: Business And Labor Interim Committee LC0257 SB 391 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Grosfield, L Clarify academic freedom for tourism research Sponsor: Grosfield, L LC0498 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Toole, K Tuition waivers for children of state employees LC0552 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Haines, D Fund education for teachers who teach in Montana schools LC0575 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Wanzenried, D Require 6 year funding program for university system LC0620 HB 330 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Golie, G Tax credit for higher education expenses Sponsor: Golie, G LC0672 HB 205 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Harris, C Dollars for education -- car rental, realty transfer, bed, and tobacco taxes Sponsor: Harris, C LC0729 SB 258 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Bohlinger, J Revise education savings account laws Sponsor: Bohlinger, J LC0742 HB 505 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Dell, T Prior 3-yr. aver. enrollment to calculate certain reversions in university funds Sponsor: Dell, T LC0767 SB 214 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Tash, B Revise name of western montana college Sponsor: Tash, B LC0790 HB 265 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Facey, T Tuition free classes for certain high school students at vocational LC0823 SB 193 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Cobb, J Regents as Carl Perkins agency Sponsor: Cobb, J LC0825 HB 288 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Juneau, C Statutory appropriation for nonbeneficiary students in tribal colleges Sponsor: Bixby, N LC0827 HB 449 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Younkin, C High school honor scholarship program Sponsor: Younkin, C LC0837 SB 229 Drafter: MacMaster, J Requester: Cocchiarella, V Not marital status discrimination to hire spouse Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V LC0843 SB 322 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Shea, D Natural resource worker education and retraining Sponsor: Shea, D LC0879 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Kitzenberg, S Revise requirements for mining engineering degree LC0880 SJ 10 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Kitzenberg, S Urge development of new gold and silver mining process Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S LC0974 SB 441 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Legislative Council Study funding for comprehensive health plan Sponsor: Christiaens, C By request of: State Auditor LC1025 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Kitzenberg, S Tax credit for hiring Montana graduates LC1038 HB 307 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Gallus, S Fund agile virtual enterprise technology Sponsor: Gallus, S LC1039 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Lee, M Use lottery revenue for scholarships LC1184 HB 225 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Schmidt, T Dedicate coal severance tax funds for higher education Sponsor: Schmidt, T LC1187 HJ 15 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Lawson, B Urge study of community college laws Sponsor: Lawson, B LC1220 HB 344 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Bixby, N Ed activities fulfill work reqs for FAIM; revise child care prov for family Sponsor: Bixby, N LC1222 HB 349 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Haines, D Allow university employee equity ownership in certain corporations Sponsor: Haines, D LC1261 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Keenan, B Refer additional 6 mills for university system to voters LC1271 HB 425 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Masolo, G Maintenance of effort funds for education for TANF participants LC1281 HB 244 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Erickson, R Endowed research professorships for university system Sponsor: Erickson, R LC1295 SB 273 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Stapleton, C Montana graduate employment incentives Sponsor: Stapleton, C LC1379 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Forrester, G Dedicate proceeds of certain leases to education funding LC1390 HJ 35 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Harris, C Interim study of prepayment of tuition Sponsor: Harris, C LC1447 HB 516 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Jent, L Appropriate funds for game warden trainee program at MSU and UM Sponsor: Jent, L LC1455 HB 565 Drafter: Heffelfinger, S Requester: Erickson, R State contribution for university participation in TRS Sponsor: Erickson, R LC1683 SB 499 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: O'Neil, J Montana opportunity scholarship program Sponsor: Miller, K LC1687 SR 7 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Hargrove, D Confirm board of regents nominees Sponsor: Franklin, E By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee LC1743 SB 511 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: DePratu, B Revise university system funding through trust land use Sponsor: Thomas, F By request of: (S) Taxation Standing Committee LC1755 SR 25 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Hargrove, D Confirm regent Semmens Sponsor: Franklin, E By request of: (S) State Administration Standing Committee -- Subject: Utilities LC0098 SB 475 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Doherty, S Prohibit unfair electricity profits Sponsor: Doherty, S LC0166 SB 22 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Bishop, A An Act repealing the Electric Utility Industry Restructuring Act Sponsor: Bishop, A LC0320 SB 56 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Transition Advisory Committee on Electric Utility Industry Restructuring Modify universal system benefit credits Sponsor: Mcnutt, W By request of: Transition Advisory Committee On Electric Utility Industry Restructuring LC0321 SB 57 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Transition Advisory Committee on Electric Utility Industry Restructuring Extend universal system benefits charge Sponsor: Johnson, R By request of: Transition Advisory Committee On Electric Utility Industry Restructuring LC0324 SB 134 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Miller, K Reduce coal severance tax for sales to new in-state generation plants Sponsor: Miller, K LC0375 SB 512 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Doherty, S Impose energy excess revenue tax for stable prices and other purposes Sponsor: Halligan, M LC0378 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Grosfield, L Revise electric restructuring transition periods LC0379 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Grosfield, L Electrical generation siting LC0482 SB 243 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Johnson, R Provide stability for future electric rates Sponsor: Johnson, R LC0487 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Toole, K Fees for use of state water for hydroelectric production LC0488 SB 272 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Toole, K Revise universal system benefits charge Sponsor: Toole, K LC0493 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Toole, K Revise electric energy production tax for property tax relief LC0495 SB 371 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Toole, K Revise definition of "facility" under major facility siting act Sponsor: Toole, K LC0501 HB 445 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Gallik, D Create rebate for high cost of electricity-increase wholesale energy trans tax Sponsor: Gallik, D LC0512 HB 167 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Hedges, D Exempt certain entities from universal systems benefit charges Sponsor: Hedges, D LC0527 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Gallus, S Generally revise major facility siting act LC0530 SB 446 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: DePratu, B Authorize agreements between electric facility providers Sponsor: Depratu, B LC0566 HB 467 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Wanzenried, D Remove termination of electric USB for low-income Sponsor: Wanzenried, D LC0613 SB 269 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: McNutt, W Revise certain dates for transition to customer choice for electricity supplier LC0624 HB 123 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Lee, M Require utility using public right-of-way to make service available to residents Sponsor: Lee, M LC0625 SB 471 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Toole, K Restrict use of public funds for energy projects Sponsor: Toole, K LC0626 SB 502 Drafter: Maly, S Requester: Toole, K Create state power authority Sponsor: Toole, K LC0630 SB 503 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Toole, K Referendum allowing issuance of bonds to acquire generating facilities Sponsor: Toole, K LC0655 SB 335 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Thomas, F Generally revise telecommunications laws Sponsor: Thomas, F LC0669 SB 195 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Butcher, E Regulate method of providing intrastate long distance telephone service Sponsor: Butcher, E LC0684 SB 515 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Thomas, F Establish a Montana power authority Sponsor: Taylor, M LC0713 HB 280 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Hedges, D Reduced-cost easements for infrastructure improvements on state lands Sponsor: Hedges, D LC0759 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Stonington, E Generally revise regulatory and tax structure of telecommunications industry LC0760 SJ 15 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Stonington, E Study competitive structure of telecommunications industry Sponsor: Stonington, E LC0795 SB 276 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Toole, K Clarify PSC authority to allocate utility sale proceeds -- approval for transfer Sponsor: Toole, K LC0809 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Sliter, P Authorize telecommunications facilities in controlled access right- of-way LC0877 SB 387 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Ellingson, J Revise net metering law Sponsor: Ellingson, J LC0889 SB 424 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Glaser, B Clarify recoverable electricity supply costs; require reasonable return rate Sponsor: Glaser, B LC0890 SB 496 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Glaser, B Temporarily exempt new energy storage facilities from property taxes Sponsor: Glaser, B LC1008 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Doherty, S Revise default electricity supplier licensing laws LC1018 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Story, B Clarify centrally assessed property LC1268 HB 342 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Clancy, G Dedicate public service commission revenue Sponsor: Clancy, G LC1281 HB 244 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Erickson, R Endowed research professorships for university system Sponsor: Erickson, R LC1335 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Kaufmann, C Carbon dioxide standards for power generating facilities LC1336 HB 285 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Bitney, R Revise laws on utility use of public right-of-way Sponsor: Bitney, R LC1372 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Sprague, M Program to expedite coal-fired electrical generation facilities LC1396 HB 632 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Tropila, J Address price for commercial users of electricity -- lifeline rates Sponsor: Mood, D LC1398 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Branae, G Revise deregulation laws LC1422 HB 564 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Thomas, F Revise universal service telecommunications laws Sponsor: Olson, A LC1430 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Taylor, M Revise telephone cooperative competition laws LC1432 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Taylor, M Develop energy policies LC1481 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Wanzenried, D Repeal energy deregulation LC1515 SB 508 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Cole, M Encourage electrical generation in Montana -- property tax incentive Sponsor: Cole, M LC1536 HB 646 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Golie, G Encourage development of electrical generation resources Sponsor: Golie, G LC1564 HB 474 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Sliter, P Revise energy laws pertaining to large customers Sponsor: Sliter, P LC1566 HB 407 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Peterson, K Prohibit ancillary business by public utility Sponsor: Peterson, K LC1581 Drafter: Maly, S Requester: Dell, T Goals for electrical industry restructuring LC1588 SB 398 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Holden, R Temporary power generation facilities -- air quality permit LC1603 SB 460 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Franklin, E Revise functional separation for utilities Sponsor: Franklin, E LC1630 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Bishop, A Operations for power generation equipment -- Subject: Vocational Education LC0135 HB 134 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Legislative Council Revise vocational and technical education funding and definitions Sponsor: Facey, T By request of: Office Of Public Instruction LC0521 HB 312 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Christiaens, C Fund planning for expansion of GF college of technology Sponsor: Golie, G LC0790 HB 265 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Facey, T Tuition free classes for certain high school students at vocational colleges Sponsor: Facey, T LC0823 SB 193 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Cobb, J Regents as Carl Perkins agency Sponsor: Cobb, J LC0843 SB 322 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Shea, D Natural resource worker education and retraining Sponsor: Shea, D LC0960 HB 624 Drafter: Erickson, C Requester: Grimes, D Create and fund career and technical education grant program Sponsor: Masolo, G LC0996 HB 575 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Buzzas, R Funds to develop high-wage, high-skill training for disadvantaged Sponsor: Buzzas, R LC1220 HB 344 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Bixby, N Ed activities fulfill work reqs for FAIM; revise child care prov for family Sponsor: Bixby, N LC1716 SB 425 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Glaser, B Clarify vocational education agency laws for receipt of federal funds Sponsor: Glaser, B By request of: (S) Education And Cultural Resources Standing Committee -- Subject: Wages and Salaries LC0177 SB 99 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Kitzenberg, S Statewide teaching salary schedule Sponsor: Kitzenberg, S LC0290 HB 100 Drafter: Niss, D Requester: Legislative Council Revise process for classification appeals for state jobs Sponsor: Price, W By request of: Department Of Administration LC0386 HB 500 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Waterman, M Revise certain provisions of little Davis-Bacon act Sponsor: Wanzenried, D LC0494 HB 245 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Toole, K Livable wage for families act Sponsor: Gallik, D LC0533 SB 79 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Harrington, D Payment of wages and benefits for noncertified school employees during closure Sponsor: Harrington, D LC0534 SB 118 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Harrington, D Increase minimum wage by $.50 each fiscal year Sponsor: Harrington, D LC0543 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Toole, K Establish maximum wage for CEO's LC0544 SB 230 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Toole, K Minimum wage for employees if 15 or more employed by business Sponsor: Toole, K LC0614 HB 71 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Gallik, D Clarify applicability of minimum wage and overtime laws Sponsor: Gallik, D LC0622 Drafter: Lane, V Requester: Lawson, B Continuing levy for garnishment of wages upon judgment and execution LC0721 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Elliott, J Statewide teacher salary and benefit matrix funded by state LC1035 Drafter: Kurtz, L Requester: Hargrove, D Clarify longevity pay for deputy sheriffs LC1216 HB 13 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council State pay plan Sponsor: Lewis, D By request of: Department Of Administration Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC1232 HJ 7 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: McGee, D Urge Dept. of Labor & Industry to review employee travel time laws Sponsor: Mcgee, D LC1255 HB 194 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Bookout-Reinicke, S Revise overtime and minimum wage exemptions for outside sales Value error LC1295 SB 273 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: Stapleton, C Montana graduate employment incentives Sponsor: Stapleton, C LC1462 HB 254 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Davies, B Continuing execution on garnishment until debt paid Sponsor: Davies, B LC1489 HB 345 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Golie, G Revise county official salaries Sponsor: Mangan, J LC1524 HB 593 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Vick, S Written authorization to withhold wages for political activity Sponsor: Vick, S LC1583 Drafter: Heiman, L Requester: DePratu, B Jobs credit for taxation purposes By request of: Governor LC1597 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Butcher, E Revise employment related laws LC1715 HB 533 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Vick, S Allow legislature to restrict personal services funds Sponsor: Vick, S By request of: (H) Joint Approp Subcommittee On Long Range Planning LC1730 HB 613 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: McCann, M Review personal services budget development Sponsor: Vick, S By request of: (H) Joint Approp Subcommittee On Long Range Planning LC1731 HB 614 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: McCann, M Revise prevailing wage rate requirements on public projects Sponsor: Mccann, M By request of: (H) Joint Approp Subcommittee On Long Range Planning -- Subject: Water LC0150 HB 159 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Legislative Council Revise water pollution revolving fund laws Sponsor: Vick, S By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0172 SB 42 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Legislative Council Revise Red Rock Lakes water compact Sponsor: Mccarthy, B By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0215 HB 46 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Legislative Council Exempt certain water project contracts from procurement procedures Sponsor: Dale, R By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0216 HB 33 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Legislative Council Short term water right lease for road work or dust abatement Sponsor: Younkin, C By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0217 HB 129 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Legislative Council Exempt replacement water wells from change authorization Sponsor: Bales, K By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0219 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Legislative Council Interim study on water rights for ponds By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0221 SB 160 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Legislative Council Clarify need for water right Sponsor: Grosfield, L By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0222 HB 114 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Legislative Council Revise water use laws - define developed spring Sponsor: Story, B By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0224 HB 45 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Legislative Council Advance funds from water revolving funds Sponsor: Witt, J By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation LC0228 HB 40 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Retain coal tax for treasure state endowment regional water system funding Sponsor: Witt, J By request of: Department Of Commerce LC0271 SB 146 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Legislative Council Revise water and wastewater operator certification Sponsor: Keenan, B By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0272 SB 147 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Legislative Council Revise public sewage and water supply system laws Sponsor: Keenan, B By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0288 HB 125 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Legislative Council Revise information for temporary water quality standards Sponsor: Younkin, C By request of: Department Of Environmental Quality LC0410 HB 111 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Lawson, B Remove cap on local lakeshore protection fees Sponsor: Lawson, B LC0487 Drafter: Everts, T Requester: Toole, K Fees for use of state water for hydroelectric production LC0536 HB 209 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Harris, C Revise remedial action upon release of hazardous substance laws Sponsor: Harris, C LC0736 HB 6 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Legislative Council Renewable resource grant and loan appropriations Sponsor: Mccann, M By request of: Department Of Natural Resources And Conservation Office Of Budget And Program Planning LC0744 HB 455 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Kaufmann, C Revise term of temporary change of water right for instream flow Sponsor: Lewis, D LC0750 HB 340 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Younkin, C Revise requirements for subdivision regulations Sponsor: Younkin, C LC0878 Drafter: Mitchell, L Requester: Ellingson, J Urge EPA to require long-term solution to contamination from Milltown Dam LC0914 SB 379 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Mohl, A Modify storm water discharge permit laws Sponsor: Tash, B LC0915 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Mohl, A Modify total maximum daily load law LC1003 HB 218 Drafter: Fox, S Requester: Facey, T Regulate potable water haulers and sellers Sponsor: Facey, T LC1005 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Halligan, M Revise water laws LC1006 HB 397 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Jackson, V Clark fork basin water use plan Sponsor: Jackson, V LC1023 SB 364 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Cobb, J Conservation district exemption under streambed and land preservation laws Sponsor: Cobb, J LC1123 HB 570 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Shockley, J Clarify authority to bring action under water use act Sponsor: Shockley, J LC1127 HB 552 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Shockley, J Remove cap on administrative charges for irrigation districts Sponsor: Shockley, J LC1149 SB 345 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Cobb, J Voluntary sharing of irrigation water rights Sponsor: Cobb, J LC1155 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Grosfield, L Revise water use laws LC1159 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Gallus, S Modify water use permits for highway construction LC1225 HB 626 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: McCann, M State - Fort Belknap water compact Sponsor: Mccann, M LC1240 SB 301 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Tash, B Address recreational use of rivers and streams--fishing outfitter moratorium Sponsor: Tash, B LC1250 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Kitzenberg, S Revise use of regional water system account LC1291 HB 190 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Witt, J Revise matching fund requirement for treasure state regional water system Sponsor: Witt, J LC1374 HB 310 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Bixby, N Require water quality permit for coal bed methane discharge to surface water Sponsor: Bixby, N LC1490 HJ 14 Drafter: Maly, S Requester: Curtiss, A Urge state role in managing Columbia River Basin Sponsor: Curtiss, A LC1512 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Tash, B Exception for certain agricultural water use purposes LC1532 HB 347 Drafter: Petesch, G Requester: Holden, L Appropriate funds for Conrad water system Sponsor: Holden, L LC1533 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Brown, D Water banking and leasing LC1576 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Lehman, L Revise adjudication of late water claims LC1648 Drafter: Vandenbosch, M Requester: Gutsche, G Study maintenance of streamflow during drought LC1661 Drafter: Lee Evans, K Requester: Zook, T Revise water law LC1719 SJ 16 Drafter: Sternberg, D Requester: Holden, R Support efforts for low cost energy for irrigation Sponsor: Holden, R By request of: (S) Agriculture, Livestock, And Irrigation Standing Committee -- Subject: Workers' Compensation (see also: Labor and Employment) LC0078 HB 19 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Lenhart, R Exempt amateur athletic officials from work comp Sponsor: Lenhart, R LC0118 SB 96 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Business and Labor Interim Committee Revise waiting period for temporary total disability benefits - work comp Sponsor: Mahlum, D By request of: Business And Labor Interim Committee LC0119 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Business and Labor Interim Committee Revise rehabilitation benefits By request of: Business And Labor Interim Committee LC0120 SB 97 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Business and Labor Interim Committee Revise travel expenses for medical treatment for work comp Sponsor: Mahlum, D By request of: Business And Labor Interim Committee LC0124 SB 98 Drafter: Martin, J Requester: Business and Labor Interim Committee Revise permanent partial disability benefits - work comp Sponsor: Mahlum, D By request of: Business And Labor Interim Committee LC0230 HB 26 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Legislative Council Exempt certain horseracing personnel from work comp Sponsor: Clark, E By request of: Department Of Commerce LC0260 SB 145 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Legislative Council Revise laws governing state fund personnel and policies Sponsor: Berry, D By request of: State Compensation Insurance Fund LC0414 SB 164 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Legislative Council Generally revise workers' compensation and related laws Sponsor: Mcnutt, W By request of: Department Of Labor And Industry LC0483 SB 156 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Cocchiarella, V Clarify work comp assessments paid by private insurer Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V LC0484 SB 157 Drafter: Higgins, G Requester: Cocchiarella, V Revise eligibility for temporary total disability benefits under work comp Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V LC0524 SB 323 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Thomas, F Revise exclusive remedy for worker's compensation Sponsor: Mcnutt, W LC0682 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Thomas, F Fee liens on workers' compensation LC1169 HB 333 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Jent, L Work comp attorney fees for improperly denied medical benefit Sponsor: Jent, L LC1186 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: DePratu, B Revise definition of employee for work comp LC1263 SB 251 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Cocchiarella, V Provide occupational deafness coverage under occupational disease act Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V LC1367 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Thomas, B Medical service providers groups to accept certain health care providers LC1449 SB 252 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Cocchiarella, V Revise rehabilitation benefits -- work comp Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V LC1450 SB 305 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Cocchiarella, V Alternative position for work comp when no position available Sponsor: Cocchiarella, V LC1457 HB 301 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Wanzenried, D State fund to use 40% of investment earnings Sponsor: Wanzenried, D LC1577 Drafter: Campbell, B Requester: Tash, B Revise worker's compensation laws LC1597 Drafter: McClure, E Requester: Butcher, E Revise employment related laws