Senate: Jim Keane

Vote Details

Overall Ranking: $426,179,491

Ranking By Category

Education: $-2,276,893
Public Welfare: $-292,074
Health: $3,929,547
Hospitals: $0
Highways: $28,900
Police Protection: $0
Corrections: $-887,272
Parks and Recreation: $-8,836
Houseing and community development: $379,551
governmental Administration: $65,728,272
Other: $359,578,294
Appropriation Process: $0
Appropriations (see also: State Finance): $2

Full Vote List

Bill Title Category Bill Cost Vote
SB150 Revise unemployment insurance laws Public Welfare $839,476 For
HB1 Feed Bill for Legislative Session governmental Administration $9,143,775 For
SB132 Clarify taxpayer confidentiality and exchange of info laws among state agencies governmental Administration $231,885 For
SB321 Create penalty for voter suppression governmental Administration $0 For
SB322 Revise apiary laws governmental Administration $-392 For
SB323 Provide default lease extension period for residential leases governmental Administration $0 For
SB325 Clarifying provisions of the Medical Marijuana Act governmental Administration $0 For
HB85 EMS grant program Other $2,000,000 For
HB161 Establish the Blackfeet-Montana Water Compact Other $4,289,074 For
HB100 Revise composition of mint committee governmental Administration $0 For
SB303 Update state water plan governmental Administration $622,491 For
SB305 Revise subdivision and platting act governmental Administration $0 For
SB306 Definition of remainders governmental Administration $0 For
SB308 Revise calculation of standard prevailing wage rates governmental Administration $0 For
SB309 Increase lodging and per diem reimbursement for state employees governmental Administration $1,951,836 For
SB311 Revise marriage licensure laws Other $0 For
SB319 Revise transportation law Highways $0 For
SB37 Revise waters edge provisions of corporation taxes Other $9,182,116 For
SB115 Simplify income calculations for certain property tax assistance programs Other $27,808 For
SB249 Allow Montana driver's license for certain offenders Other $772 Against
SB280 Revise tax exemption of rental personal property Other $-99,870 For
SB300 Increase fertilizer fee check off to fund research and education Education $800,608 For
SB343 Regulation of zebra mussel and other invasive species Other $1,359,221 For
HB451 Require disclosure and warranties by builder or developer of new residences Other $0 For
HB504 Revise laws on guardianship of incapacitated person Other $0 For
HB509 Revise requirements for counting write-in votes Other $0 For
SB326 Revise medical marijuana laws Health $896,458 For
SB327 Protection for mothers to be governmental Administration $0 For
SB330 Achieving accountability for state elder long-term care Health $-5,280 For
SB331 Revise laws on criminal use of official position governmental Administration $0 For
SB333 Require election of supreme court justices from districts governmental Administration $0 Against
SB335 Prohibit professional board discrimination governmental Administration $0 Against
SB336 Authorize use of dogs to track wounded game animals Parks and Recreation $0 For
SB337 Revise laws governing bison--re: translocation of quarantined bison Parks and Recreation $0 For
SB340 Revise emancipation laws governmental Administration $0 For
SB341 Revise costs of criminal proceedings governmental Administration $0 For
SB344 Revise laws governing wolf hybrids--reporting & ownership Parks and Recreation $0 For
SB345 Revise zoning procedures for due process governmental Administration $0 For
SB348 Const. referendum on annual legislative sessions, split into general and budget governmental Administration $0 Against
SB349 Revise state bidding requirements to protect proprietary information governmental Administration $0 For
SB350 Revise laws on HIV testing Health $583,119 For
SB351 Revise residential mortgage licensing law governmental Administration $127,229 For
SB356 Licensure for manufactured housing dealers governmental Administration $-46,290 For
SB360 Revise major facility siting act governmental Administration $101,668 For
SB361 Revise property tax lien laws relating to receipted costs and notice form governmental Administration $0 For
SB363 Exempt speaking at public function from work comp covered employment governmental Administration $0 For
SB367 Electronic absentee voting for military governmental Administration $0 For
SB368 Good Samaritan law for retired doctors governmental Administration $0 For
SB369 Revise county process and penalties for violations of noxious weed laws governmental Administration $0 For
SB370 Replace RIGWA with permit fee for sand and gravel operations governmental Administration $990,395 For
SB371 Clarify applicability of "at work" for work comp purposes governmental Administration $0 Against
SB373 Revise firefighter laws governmental Administration $0 Against
SB374 Revise parental notification law Health $0 For
SB375 Prohibit real property insurance in amount greater than value of improvements governmental Administration $0 For
SB376 Revise public utility laws governmental Administration $0 For
SB377 Prohibit business expense deduction for unauthorized aliens governmental Administration $0 For
SB379 Create offenses concerning illegal aliens governmental Administration $0 Against
SB381 Direct department of justice to enter MOU on enforcement of alien laws governmental Administration $-4,500 Against
SB382 Prohibit noncooperation practices concerning illegal aliens Police Protection $0 Against
SB387 Revise laws related to the Board of Environmental Review governmental Administration $-53,742 For
SB388 Incumbent workforce training governmental Administration $0 Against
HB513 Revise school district bonding capacity Education $0 For
SB390 Allow local government assistance from state governmental Administration $0 For
SB391 Revise provisions on candidate withdrawal before primary governmental Administration $0 For
SB392 Revise subdivision laws governmental Administration $24,000 For
SB394 Expand types of elections that may be conducted by mail ballot election governmental Administration $0 Against
SB395 Clarify beer franchise laws Other $0 For
SB396 Alter criteria for permitting certain changes to points of diversion governmental Administration $0 For
SB398 Revise work comp and unemployment law governmental Administration $0 For
SB399 Report on placement of youth with mental health needs Health $-9,000 For
HB416 Exempt certain biodiesel from state tax governmental Administration $50,152 For
HB290 Increase sales amount requiring produce license for farmer's market vendors Other $-12,228 For
SB68 Roadkill composting Other $0 For
SB104 Revise estray notification and disposition requirements Other $0 For
SB126 Implement lifetime rodeo bull transportation permit Other $0 For
SB286 Revise milk control laws governmental Administration $0 For
SB407 Revise district court confirmation of federal water contracts governmental Administration $0 For
HB592 Revise livestock identification law governmental Administration $0 Against
HB418 Authorize investor owned livestock slaughter and processing plants governmental Administration $0 Against
HB247 Generally revise agriculture laws--re: definition of natural beef Other $0 For
SB130 Repeal livestock entry transportation permit requirement Other $0 For
HB368 Allow partial list of fees on grain placard -- warehouse Ops & commodity dealers Other $0 For
HB90 Revise laws to consider llamas as livestock for wolf predation purposes Other $64,000 For
HB168 Expand asset eligibility for beginning farm loan program Other $0 For
HB48 Revise laws relating to Growth through Agriculture program Other $0 Abstain
SB214 Increase penalty for cattle theft governmental Administration $0 For
SB204 Montana centennial farm and ranch program Other $33,000 For
SB38 Revise laws governing nurseries and plant dealers Other $0 For
HB488 Revise territory transfer laws relating to K-12 school districts Other $0 For
SB41 Clarify community college district approval process Other $0 For
SB67 Require funding before school rules with fiscal impact implemented Other $0 Against
SB173 Clarify ability of school districts to share superintendents and principals Education $0 For
SB273 Revise school trustee laws Education $0 For
SB485 Financial literacy pilot program Education $5,000 For
SB80 Elect Board of Regents Other $0 Against
SB81 Elect Board of Public Education Other $0 Against
HB46 Change date for quality educator loan repayment assistance Other $0 For
HB38 Revise laws to reflect passage of 6 mill levy governmental Administration $0 For
HB57 Clarify school district consolidations and annexations Education $0 For
HB332 Address conflict between open meeting and student participation issues Other $0 For
HB432 Authorize school trustee election by acclamation Education $0 For
SB400 Revise laws related to justice courts Other $0 For
SB401 Revise laws relating to treatment programs for certain medical licensees Other $0 For
SB402 Clarify property rights for which just compensation is due when taken Other $0 For
SB403 Revise electricity laws Other $0 For
SB404 Revise laws relating to the location of shooting preserves Other $0 For
SB405 Revise grandparent-grandchild contact law Other $0 For
SB33 Include certain biomass generation facilities in renewable power act Other $0 For
SB406 Constitutionally define person Other $0 Against
SB409 Revise motor vehicle laws Other $0 For
SB411 Growth policy to include sand and gravel resource Other $0 For
SB412 Remove waiting period for CHIP Other $0 For
SB413 Government not to racial profile immigrants Other $0 For
SB417 Revise environmental impact laws Other $0 For
SB424 Control disposal of mercury thermostats governmental Administration $5,000 For
SB425 Revise laws governing funding and operation of Fort Peck fish hatchery Other $320,000 Against
SB426 National bison range water compact Other $0 For
SB100 Increase coal board funding Other $2,636,264 For
SB257 Revise definition of renewable energy resource governmental Administration $0 For
SB449 Establish oil and gas education account governmental Administration $0 For
SB440 Exempt air quality permits from MEPA review governmental Administration $0 For
SB464 Prohibiting covenants not to sue in remedial actions on listed sites governmental Administration $0 Against
SB475 Require notice of oil or gas lease sale governmental Administration $109,192 For
SB481 Exempt economic stimulus projects from MEPA governmental Administration $0 For
SB427 Create the Montana contaminated property compensation and restoration act Other $0 For
SB429 General fund transfers to legislative branch for retirement and computer reserve Other $0 For
SB430 Revise administrative provisions relating to DOR Other $0 For
SB431 Revise laws on employer drug testing Other $0 Against
SB432 Revise ostensible agency law Other $0 For
SB433 Revise opencut mining laws Corrections $-949,732 For
SB434 Limit governmental liability for rodeo events Other $0 Against
SB435 No net gain in state land Other $0 Against
SB436 Nonresident outfitter-sponsored antelope license Other $93,200 For
SB437 Clarify fish pond licensure Other $0 For
SB438 Regulate sale of alcoholic energy drinks Other $186,556 For
SB439 Extend specialty hospital moratorium Other $0 For
SB441 Revise laws related to judgments and collections Other $0 For
SB444 Revise prudent management of funds law Other $0 For
SB445 Revise laws on dispensing prescription drugs Other $0 Against
SB446 Revise specialty hospital law Other $-14,600 For
SB447 Clarify preservation of DNA in felony cases Other $0 For
SB448 Allow county commissioner to perform marriage Other $0 Against
SB451 Repeal the Megalandfill Siting Laws Other $0 For
SB452 Revise federal mandates act Other $0 Against
SB460 Committee to oversee and evaluate stimulus package funding Other $159,771 Against
SB461 Change of use for certain water users Other $0 For
SB462 Create lien on oil and gas proceeds for owners of interest Other $0 For
SB465 Clarify ownership of streambeds concerning property taxation Other $-146,590 For
SB467 Revise notice provisions for tax deed process Other $0 For
SB468 Admissibility in evidence of seat belt use Other $0 Against
SB470 Revise laws related to time limits on use of mountain sheep licenses Other $0 For
SB476 Increase monetary amount threshold for felony Other $0 For
SB482 Generally revise subdivision and platting act Other $0 Against
SB484 Financial literacy pilot program Other $10,000 For
SB500 Specify the proceeds of riverbed rent governmental Administration $0 Against
SB488 Require agencies to cooperate with tribes on cultural resources Other $2 For
SB489 Revise taxation laws related to pipelines Other $15,395,518 For
SB490 Increase class eight business equipment tax exemption Other $-83,660,583 Against
SB491 Revise status of subdivision property tax for health insurance premiums Other $0 For
SB492 Revise civil laws applicable to attorney fees Other $0 Against
SB493 Allocate video gambling tax to horseracing Other $-5,960,000 For
SB495 Revise term limits -- amend constitution Other $0 For
SB497 Creating the crime of obstructing a protest at a health care facility Other $0 Against
SB499 Reduce coal severance tax rates for new production for green facilities Other $0 For
SB502 Environmental impact ombudsman Other $-141,261 For
SB503 Montana Economic Stimulus Act Other $-1,459,595 Against
SB505 Temporary permit for CBM water Other $0 For
SB507 Use of river beds Other $24,296 For
SB508 Revise motor vehicle laws Other $1,755,054 For
SB509 Revise contract sales price of underground mined coal Other $0 Against
SB510 Abatement of half of coal gross proceeds tax for new underground mine Other $0 For
SB511 Retail license to sell table wine for sacramental purposes Other $3,660 For
SB506 Uniform local option tourism tax Other $0 For
HB517 Critical incident debriefing Other $0 For
HB529 Generally revise MEPA Other $0 For
HB530 Clarify that practice of social work includes diagnosis Other $0 Against
HB531 Prohibit use technology for issuing citations not witnessed by officer Other $0 Against
SB171 Criminal damage to rental property Corrections $0 For
SB176 Exempt persons executing surety bonds from CLE requirements Other $0 For
HB118 Revise distribution of 911 funds Other $0 For
HB121 Revise military statutes for changes in Uniform Code of Military Justice Other $0 For
HB179 Revise renewable portfolio standard Other $0 For
HB207 Revise renewable portfolio standard for size of community projects Other $0 For
HB208 Revise renewable portfolio standard for compliance dates for community projects Other $0 For
HB27 Revise universal system benefit laws Other $0 For
SB261 Generally revise transportation safety laws Other $0 For
SB262 Allow per unit assessment in water and sewer districts Other $0 For
SB263 Revise public defender laws Corrections $-308,540 For
SB264 Revise Montana facility finance authority Other $0 For
SB265 Local option fuel tax in urban transportation districts Other $0 For
SB268 Revise law on securing of loads Other $0 Against
SB269 Revise the regulation of time shares Other $0 For
SB271 Licensure and regulation for marriage and family therapists Other $0 Against
SB275 Add additional pharmacist to board of pharmacy Other $21,848 For
SB276 Require absentee voter confirmation forms to be mailed annually, only in January Other $0 For
SB281 Revise driver license suspension law Other $12,768 For
SB285 Revise attorney fees for medical benefits in work comp Other $0 For
SB287 Consumer health freedom and access act Other $249,270 Against
SB288 Require undertaking for challenges of energy development projects Other $0 Against
SB289 Include killing poultry as basis for killing dog Other $0 For
SB292 Revise coal severance tax Other $0 For
HB287 Authorize utility tree trimming on right-of-way and easements Other $0 For
HB294 Revise natural gas laws Other $2 For
HB338 Carbon dioxide pipelines as common carriers Other $0 For
HB343 Revise renewable energy portfolio standard Other $0 For
HB483 Revising laws governing board of environmental review related to energy projects Corrections $-26,533 For
HB375 Create a bipartisan committee to evaluate climate change initiative Parks and Recreation $8,840 Against
HB584 Siting process for wind energy Other $0 For
HB593 Revise environmental laws governmental Administration $0 For
HB82 Revise deposit of stranded 911 revenue Other $1,003,691 For
HB98 Revise energy performance contracting for state buildings Other $0 For
SB291 Montana railroad authority Other $203,781 Against
SB39 Extend duration of reserved water rights compact commission Other $418,848 For
SB498 Establish laws governing carbon sequestration Other $0 For
SB294 Include roads as undertaking for municipal revenue bonds Other $0 For
SB296 Revise newspaper publication requirement for municipalities Other $0 For
SB299 Training and record keeping for notary public Other $0 For
HB533 Vehicular homicide under the influence- minor prosecuted as adult Other $0 Against
HB534 Require audio-video recording of custodial interrogations Other $0 For
HB536 Revise interlock ignition device requirements Other $0 For
HB588 Revise coal gross proceeds distribution Other $-2,943,602 For
HB591 Require an American Indian member on the Board of Parole and Pardons Other $0 For
HB602 Restrict distance of commuting in certain state vehicles Other $0 Against
HB608 Liability for cleanup of damaged property Other $0 For
HB622 Clarify constituent fund account laws Other $-1,800 For
HB623 Revise laws governing disposal of county and city land governmental Administration $0 For
HB626 Revise transfer from local police retirement plan to statewide system Other $0 For
HB628 Careless and reckless driving resulting in death Other $0 For
HB630 Revise laws relating to improvement district revolving funds Other $0 For
HB387 Generally revise motor vehicle laws Other $0 For
SB152 Revise motor vehicle registration and driver's license laws Other $1,450 For
SB88 Revise and clarify school speed zone law Other $0 Abstain
SB168 Revise highway and transportation laws Highways $0 For
SB21 Clarify distribution of certain motor vehicle revenue Other $79,560 For
SB73 Revise laws on medium-speed electric vehicles Other $0 For
SB222 Revise 4 lane construction on Highway 2 Highways $0 For
SB283 Update state rail plan Other $0 For
SB471 Fuel criteria for state fleet and contractors Corrections $-30,000 For
HB615 Web-based system to verify liability insurance coverage for motor vehicles Other $5,056,318 For
SB457 Revise scenic byways laws Other $0 For
HB306 Extend certain permanent license plates for motorcycles Other $46,080 For
HB545 Revise membership of county compensation boards governmental Administration $0 For
HB466 Providing paid military leave for all public employees Other $0 For
HB486 Generally revise land use and planning laws Other $0 For
HB449 Revise state land law relating to inventory and classification Other $0 For
SB57 Revise laws governing special districts Other $0 For
SB58 Revise local government laws Other $0 For
SB148 Revise and clarify local government laws governmental Administration $0 For
SB231 Revise the impact fee enabling act to require service area report governmental Administration $0 For
SB9 Authorize funding of transportation systems with revenue bonds Other $0 For
HB365 Provide for PACE organization and waiver of HMO laws Other $0 For
HB367 Revise postadoptive services law Other $0 For
HB634 Revise law on transportation of mentally ill Health $866,022 For
SB77 Volunteer EMT on board of medical examiners Other $0 For
SB79 Reduced staffing for certain ambulance transports Other $0 For
SB226 License for volunteer dentists and hygienists in public clinics Health $0 For
SB463 Clarify respite care options for people with developmental disabilities Other $0 For
SB51 Clarify responsibility of health care practitioners to patients Other $0 For
SB442 Create shaken baby syndrome education program Other $-21,151 Against
SB107 Require training on mechanized fuels reduction and fire suppression equipment Corrections $427,533 For
SB111 Clarifying DNRC initial wildland fire attack authority Other $0 For
SB143 Revise condominium fire protection assessments Houseing and community development $0 For
SB95 Temporary nutrient criteria for discharge permits Other $0 For
SB297 Map state gravel resources Other $144,952 For
SB246 Require signs on opencut operations Other $0 For
SB22 Create Water policy committee Other $562,666 Against
HB669 Establish wood product industry loan program Other $7,500,000 For
SB62 Fix discrepancy in environmental contingency account funding Other $0 For
SB71 Revise orphan share and environmental quality protection fund laws Other $0 For
SB97 Revise petroleum tank release laws Other $0 For
HB678 Revise opencut mining laws governmental Administration $0 For
SB206 Eliminate term restrictions on EQC members governmental Administration $0 For
SB76 Revise enhanced recovery of oil and gas laws Other $0 For
SB136 Clarifying oil well unit spacing requirement laws Public Welfare $0 For
SB193 Survey monument preservation Parks and Recreation $0 For
HB55 Geographical restrictions on juvenile sexual offenders Corrections $0 Against
HB150 Montana recreation responsibility act Other $0 Against
SB10 Correct federal funding of drug treatment court Other $0 For
SB125 Clarify composition of judicial nomination commission Other $0 For
HB95 Cost of care contributions under Youth Court Act Other $0 For
HB246 Exempt Montana-made firearms and ammunition from commerce clause Other $0 Against
HB298 Limit nondeferment of judgment to commercial vehicles Other $0 For
HB293 Law enforcement certification for certain former military personnel Other $0 For
HB397 Establish close relative registry Other $0 For
HB372 Revise exemptions from jury duty Other $0 For
HB403 Include continuity of care in determining best interest of child Public Welfare $0 For
HB301 Include paralegal services in attorney fee awards Other $0 For
HB407 Protect children from sexual exploitation and abuse Public Welfare $0 For
HB322 Fair arbitrators act Other $0 For
HB653 Revise base taxable value of TIF for local disaster Other $0 For
HB655 Revise agriculture laws Other $41,100 For
HB656 Revise liquor store commissions Other $-141,184 For
HB657 Study taxation of oil and natural gas property Other $-18,487 For
HB658 Mitigate reappraisal Other $2 For
HB659 Require examination, recommendations for public pension benefit and plan changes Other $0 For
HB670 Provide local government discretion in reducing tax value for certain property Other $0 For
HB676 Statutory implementation of general appropriations act Other $11,492,494 For
HB67 Rulemaking authority for Board of County Printing Other $0 For
HB19 Revise and clarify state election laws Other $0 For
SB2 Revise Time for Submission of Legislative Budget Other $0 For
SB5 Land board approval for abandoned mine and reclamation program land transactions Other $0 For
SB7 Code commissioner bill Other $0 For
SB8 Authorize regional water entities Other $0 For
SB11 Clarify nontaxable amount of gross value of product -metal mines tax Other $0 For
SB18 Revise fiscal note laws Other $0 For
SB20 Purpose statement for MAPA Other $0 For
SB23 Revise revenue streams to oil, gas, and coal natural resource account Other $0 For
SB24 Repeal Montana Consensus Council statutes Other $309,812 For
SB25 Repeal certain contingent provisions in coal and uranium mine reclamation laws Other $0 For
SB26 Revise and extend prohibition on economic credentialing law Other $0 For
SB29 Generally revise appropriation and budget statutes Other $0 For
SB31 Revise qualifications for fish, wildlife, and parks commissioners Other $0 Against
SB32 Allow chiropractor&physical therapist to certify disability for hunting purposes Other $0 For
SB34 Extend boundary of community decay ordinances for fuel treatment Other $0 For
SB35 Committing jurisdiction forward physical and mental health information to prison Other $0 For
SB40 Clarify friend of respondent in involuntary commitment laws Other $0 Abstain
SB42 Provide substitution procedure for work comp judge Other $0 For
SB43 Revise list of countries considered tax haven Other $0 For
SB45 Clarify prosecutorial disclosure requirements Other $0 For
SB46 Protection of unborn life as compelling state interest Other $0 Against
SB47 Revise title loan act on license issuing and violating federal laws Other $0 For
SB48 Standardize statutes related to tax increment finance districts Other $0 For
SB49 Energy efficiency standards for construction of state buildings Other $0 For
SB53 Revise trial period for hearing aid purchased from traveling vendor Other $0 For
SB54 Revise deferred deposit loan act on license issuing and violation of federal law Other $0 Abstain
SB55 Generally revise fertilizer laws Other $0 For
SB63 Tax incentive for volunteer EMTs Other $360,000 For
SB64 License plate for volunteer EMT and tax credit Other $88,960 Against
SB65 Revise trust land funding laws Other $310,224 For
SB72 Revise Public Service Commission secretary provisions Other $0 For
SB74 Revise fire chief duties Other $0 For
HB645 Implement receipt of and appropriate federal stimulus and recovery funds Appropriation Process $0 For
SB78 Clarify mill levy limit for soil conservation districts Other $0 For
SB82 Clarify Medicaid third party liability Other $0 For
SB83 Confidentiality protection for review of emergency service calls Other $0 For
SB84 Clarify prison industries and training programs Other $0 For
SB86 Revise gambling laws Other $0 For
SB89 Eliminate sunset for new worker training program Other $0 For
SB90 Clarify sponsor notification for administrative rules Other $0 For
SB91 Revise waiver of attorney by youth Other $0 For
SB92 Castle doctrine for use of force in defense Other $0 For
SB94 Revise closed water basin permitting laws Other $0 For
SB96 Revise mental illness evaluations in criminal justice system Other $0 For
SB98 Authorize local taxing jurisdiction for wildland fuel reduction projects Other $0 For
SB102 Revise public water supply laws Other $0 For
SB103 Revise sentencing restrictions Corrections $0 For
SB108 Revise child custody statutes regarding military service Corrections $0 For
SB109 Restriction on outdoor lighting Houseing and community development $0 For
SB113 State land fuel reduction pilot program Other $2,079,164 For
SB114 State rainy day fund Other $194,721,000 For
SB116 Clarify aviation fuel tax distribution Other $0 For
SB117 Revise or eliminate certain statutory appropriations Other $0 For
SB119 Medicaid buy-in option for individuals with disabilities Other $1,269,576 For
SB120 Revise the controlled groundwater area petition laws Other $0 For
SB121 Allow COPP to apply for court order to compel obedience to subpoena Corrections $0 For
SB123 Revise MAPA regarding amendment of rationale Other $0 For
SB124 Revise absentee ballot laws and changes caused by death of candidate Other $0 For
SB127 Revise insurance producer licensing laws Other $0 For
SB131 Require DNRC to designate wildland-urban interface Other $579,535 For
SB133 Revise insurance laws Public Welfare $0 For
SB135 Revise insure Montana program Health $0 For
SB139 Fingerprints for misdemeanor offenses Police Protection $0 Against
SB140 Remove termination of domestic violence fatality review commission Public Welfare $0 For
SB141 Repeal franchise insurance Houseing and community development $0 For
SB142 Repeal unisex insurance law provisions Public Welfare $1,131,550 Against
SB151 Revise viatical settlements law Houseing and community development $0 For
SB155 Require post-election audits of vote-counting machines governmental Administration $40,000 For
SB156 Revise law to coordinate certain political candidate filing deadlines governmental Administration $0 For
SB157 Audio-video hearings for certain mental health proceedings Health $0 For
SB160 y statutory disciplinary procedures for highway patrol Highways $0 For
SB158 Revise number of judges in judicial districts governmental Administration $4,966,246 For
SB161 Carbon monoxide detectors in dwellings Houseing and community development $0 For
SB162 Restrict ability to limit hunting permits for certain species Parks and Recreation $0 Against
SB164 Revise FWP land management and acquisition re: Good Neighbor Policy Parks and Recreation $0 For
SB165 Revise school budget timelines Education $0 For
SB167 Increase penalties for equine abandonment Other $0 Against
SB169 Revise drug testing requirements for public officers Public Welfare $0 For
SB170 Revise travel reimbursement for travel to foreign countries Other $0 Abstain
SB174 Establish requirements for advanced pharmacist practitioner Education $0 For
SB181 Require tax information agents to report certain real estate transactions Houseing and community development $2 For
SB182 Revise grandparent-grandchild contact law Public Welfare $0 For
SB183 Revise wolf policy Parks and Recreation $2 For
SB184 Adjust bear, mountain lion and bison hunting license deadlines Parks and Recreation $0 Against
SB185 Nonresident college student combination game license Parks and Recreation $2 For
SB187 Limit districting to 1% deviation governmental Administration $0 Against
SB188 Revise fish and game laws re: regulation of special elk permits Parks and Recreation $0 For
SB189 Revise consumer protection laws and settlement proceeds Houseing and community development $0 Against
SB191 Provide funding for court security Corrections $0 Against
SB192 Small business work comp relief Houseing and community development $379,549 For
SB194 Exempt land surveyors from public employee labor unions & collective bargaining governmental Administration $0 For
SB196 Designate American Indian Heritage Day Other $0 For
SB198 Tax biomass generation facilities up to 25 megawatts as class 14 property governmental Administration $0 For
SB199 Promote alternative transportation by state employees governmental Administration $2 For
SB200 Restrict phosphorous cleaning products in certain areas Other $0 For
HB2 General appropriations act Appropriations (see also: State Finance) $2 For
HB3 Supplemental appropriations Other $25,390,784 For
SB201 Revise Crow Tribe water compact to allow change in use of escrow account Other $0 For
SB202 Prohibit feeding of certain wildlife Parks and Recreation $0 For
SB208 Include nonprofit hospital employees in county health plan Hospitals $0 For
SB209 Uniform foreign country money judgments act Other $0 For
SB210 Require passage of revenue estimating resolution governmental Administration $0 For
SB213 Require FWP plan to manage wildlife to prevent disease transmission Parks and Recreation $0 For
SB216 Revise laws on school district interlocal agreements and on calculating ANB Education $130,635 For
SB217 Reimburse livestock producers for tests for disease transmitted by wildlife governmental Administration $2,834,749 Against
SB219 Revise time for calculating adjusted campaign contribution limits governmental Administration $0 For
SB221 Revise laws related to animal cruelty re: animal hoarding Parks and Recreation $0 For
SB224 Transfer $30 million from general fund to work comp old fund governmental Administration $-30,000,000 Against
SB227 Electronic filing and additional campaign reports governmental Administration $0 For
SB228 Prioritize protecting humans, livestock, and pets from predators Parks and Recreation $0 Against
SB229 Use party affiliation on canvass for organizing legislature governmental Administration $0 Against
SB234 Insurance coverage for autism Health $1,598,228 For
SB235 Clarify law on who may indicate performance of psychological testing Health $0 For
SB236 Abolish death penalty Corrections $0 For
SB237 Primary seatbelt enforcement for motor vehicle occupants Highways $28,900 For
SB240 Residency requirements for public boards and commissions; clarify "residence" governmental Administration $0 Against
SB241 Taxpayer Right to Know Act - budget database website governmental Administration $5,622,804 Against
SB242 Revise antiquated boiler regulations regarding inspections, fees, licenses governmental Administration $0 For
SB243 Constitutional amendment to require majority vote in general elections governmental Administration $0 Against
SB244 Revise income taxes for taxpayers Other $-2,339,000 For
SB245 Revise fiscal note law governmental Administration $0 Against
SB247 Reporting requirements for nonferrous metals Other $0 Against
SB248 Resident benefits for nonresident members of Montana National Guard Education $118,494 For
SB250 Strengthen protection against counterfeit marks or logos Other $0 For
SB252 Name law enforcement academy classroom building after Karl Ohs Other $0 For
SB253 Allow tips as credit against minimum wage Other $0 For
SB255 Include additional forms of indebtedness in annexation of fire districts Other $0 For
SB256 Revise access to youth court records for JDIP evaluations Other $0 For
SB260 Revise tax on publicly traded partnerships governmental Administration $0 For
SB267 Electronic disclosure of campaign literature Other $-58,170 For
SB278 Prohibit hand-held cell phone use and text messaging while driving Other $0 Against
SB290 Revise duties of energy and telecommunications interim committee governmental Administration $0 For
SB353 Remove license tax incentive for ethanol governmental Administration $25,917,878 For
SB310 Restricting use of waiver of right to protest SID, RSID governmental Administration $0 For
SB342 Student scholarship organizations and tax credits for donations for scholarships Education $-3,331,630 For
HB101 Extend deadlines related to wage withholding in cases of theft $0 For
HB102 Increase penalties for second and subsequent sexual assault Corrections $0 Against

Overall Ranking: $1,219,025

Ranking By Category

Public Welfare: $839,476
Houseing and community development: $379,549
governmental Administration: $0
Other: $0

Full Vote List

Bill Title Category Bill Cost Vote
HB451 Require disclosure and warranties by builder or developer of new residences Other $0 For
SB431 Revise laws on employer drug testing Other $0 Against
HB530 Clarify that practice of social work includes diagnosis Other $0 For
SB176 Exempt persons executing surety bonds from CLE requirements Other $0 For
SB269 Revise the regulation of time shares Other $0 For
SB47 Revise title loan act on license issuing and violating federal laws Other $0 For
SB54 Revise deferred deposit loan act on license issuing and violation of federal law Other $0 For
SB84 Clarify prison industries and training programs Other $0 For
SB86 Revise gambling laws Other $0 For
SB127 Revise insurance producer licensing laws Other $0 For
SB133 Revise insurance laws Public Welfare $0 For
SB150 Revise unemployment insurance laws Public Welfare $839,476 For
SB151 Revise viatical settlements law Houseing and community development $0 For
SB192 Small business work comp relief Houseing and community development $379,549 For
SB323 Provide default lease extension period for residential leases governmental Administration $0 For

Overall Ranking: $-152,179

Ranking By Category

Highways: $0
governmental Administration: $50,152
Other: $-202,331

Full Vote List

Bill Title Category Bill Cost Vote
HB416 Exempt certain biodiesel from state tax governmental Administration $50,152 For
SB409 Revise motor vehicle laws Other $0 For
SB457 Revise scenic byways laws Other $0 For
SB283 Update state rail plan Other $0 For
SB291 Montana railroad authority Other $203,781 Against
SB152 Revise motor vehicle registration and driver's license laws Other $1,450 For
SB222 Revise 4 lane construction on Highway 2 Highways $0 For
SB319 Revise transportation law Highways $0 For

Overall Ranking: $4,727,959

Ranking By Category

Parks and Recreation: $8,840
governmental Administration: $0
Other: $4,719,119

Full Vote List

Bill Title Category Bill Cost Vote
SB426 National bison range water compact Other $0 For
SB100 Increase coal board funding Other $2,636,264 For
SB417 Revise environmental impact laws Other $0 For
SB440 Exempt air quality permits from MEPA review governmental Administration $0 For
SB481 Exempt economic stimulus projects from MEPA governmental Administration $0 For
SB427 Create the Montana contaminated property compensation and restoration act Other $0 For
SB451 Repeal the Megalandfill Siting Laws Other $0 For
SB502 Environmental impact ombudsman Other $-141,261 For
HB161 Establish the Blackfeet-Montana Water Compact Other $4,289,074 Abstain
HB375 Create a bipartisan committee to evaluate climate change initiative Parks and Recreation $8,840 For
HB593 Revise environmental laws governmental Administration $0 For
SB39 Extend duration of reserved water rights compact commission Other $418,848 Abstain
SB297 Map state gravel resources Other $144,952 For
SB5 Land board approval for abandoned mine and reclamation program land transactions Other $0 For
SB95 Temporary nutrient criteria for discharge permits Other $0 For
SB97 Revise petroleum tank release laws Other $0 For
SB111 Clarifying DNRC initial wildland fire attack authority Other $0 For
SB113 State land fuel reduction pilot program Other $2,079,164 For
SB120 Revise the controlled groundwater area petition laws Other $0 For

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Sponsored Bills

Bill Title Cost FTE Categories
SB112 Remove allocation requirements for DNRC fire assessments $0 0.0 Other
SB113 State land fuel reduction pilot program $2,079,164 0.0 Other
SB116 Clarify aviation fuel tax distribution $0 0.0 Other
SB98 Authorize local taxing jurisdiction for wildland fuel reduction projects $0 0.0 Other
SB99 Allow leave for state employee volunteer firefighters for incident response $893,186 0.0 Other
SB308 Revise calculation of standard prevailing wage rates $0 0.0 governmental Administration
SB319 Revise transportation law $0 0.0 Highways
SB360 Revise major facility siting act $101,668 0.0 governmental Administration
SB417 Revise environmental impact laws $0 0.0 Other
SB449 Establish oil and gas education account $0 0.0 governmental Administration
SB257 Revise definition of renewable energy resource $0 0.0 governmental Administration
SB448 Allow county commissioner to perform marriage $0 0.0 Other
SB450 DUI surcharge to fund scholarship $0 0.0 Other
SB502 Environmental impact ombudsman $-141,261 0.0 Other
SB270 Energy efficiency in public buildings $0 0.0 Other
SB295 Allow legislators to retire from public employment while serving in the Legi. $2 0.0 Other

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