The mission of the Montana Lodging and Hospitality Association is to support continued growth of travel, represent the industry in policy and legislative issues, and provide operational and educational services for current and prospective members.
2011 Legislative Session
The 2011 Montana Legislative Session adjourned April 28, 2011. We thank the many members who supported our legislative efforts this session. You may download a list of the bills that were tracked or view the list below. The association position for all bills is noted.
MLHA 2011 LEGISLATIVE BILL TRACKING LIST
For copies of bills or other legislative information visit the state website.
May 12, 2011
M = Monitor O = Oppose S = Support SA = Support with Amendments
Introduced Bills -- 49
|
Bill # |
Pos |
Primary Sponsor |
Status |
Status Date |
Short Title |
M |
Walter McNutt |
(H) Transmitted to Governor |
05/02/2011 |
General Appropriations Act |
|
M |
Robert (Bob) Mehlhoff |
(H) Transmitted to Governor |
05/02/2011 |
Appropriations by budget amendment |
|
M |
Galen Hollenbaugh |
(H) Transmitted to Governor |
05/02/2011 |
Cultural and aesthetic grants |
|
S |
Diane Sands |
Chapter Number Assigned |
03/16/2011 |
Clarify that the Clean Indoor Air Act applies to smoking of medical marijuana |
|
M |
Ken Peterson |
(H) Died in Process* |
04/28/2011 |
Revise requirements for civil actions against bars for dram shop liability |
|
M |
Jeffery W Welborn |
Chapter Number Assigned |
03/25/2011 |
Direct proceeds from sale of state parks; deposit in state parks spec. rev. fund |
|
S |
Wayne Stahl |
(H) Signed by Governor |
05/05/2011 |
Improving tax administration by depositing state agency lodging tax in gen fund |
|
M |
Ron Ehli |
(H) Died in Standing Committee* |
04/28/2011 |
Provide funding for Daly mansion |
|
M |
Champ Edmunds |
(H) Transmitted to Governor |
05/02/2011 |
Revise definition of guest ranch |
|
O |
Rob Cook |
(H) Vetoed by Governor* |
05/05/2011 |
Redistribute certain revenue and income |
|
O |
Rob Cook |
(H) Vetoed by Governor* |
05/10/2011 |
Sunset statutory appropriations over certain periods |
|
S |
Scott Reichner |
Chapter Number Assigned |
04/12/2011 |
Generally revise workers' compensation |
|
S |
Ted Washburn |
(S) Died in Process* |
04/28/2011 |
Requiring the issuance of archery-only elk permits at 2007 levels |
|
M |
Carolyn Squires |
(H) Transmitted to Governor |
04/27/2011 |
Increase motor vehicle fee for state parks and Virginia & Nevada Cities |
|
M |
Rob Cook |
(H) Veto Override Vote Mail Poll in Progress |
05/11/2011 |
Reduce certain general fund transfers |
|
M |
Krayton Kerns |
(H) Died in Process* |
04/28/2011 |
Criminalize enforcement of certain federal firearms laws |
|
M |
Krayton Kerns |
(S) Died in Standing Committee* |
04/28/2011 |
Revise carrying concealed weapon in prohibited places |
|
M |
Rob Cook |
(H) Vetoed by Governor* |
04/22/2011 |
Statutorily require comparison of spending, budgets & various economic indices |
|
M |
Galen Hollenbaugh |
(H) Died in Process* |
04/28/2011 |
General obligation bonds for state government |
|
M |
Roy Hollandsworth |
(H) Transmitted to Governor |
05/02/2011 |
Revise lodging facility use tax allocation to Montana historical society |
|
M |
Rob Cook |
(H) Transmitted to Governor |
05/02/2011 |
Revise statutory appropriations and local government entitlement share payments |
|
M |
Bill Harris |
(H) Died in Standing Committee* |
04/28/2011 |
Reinstate outfitter-sponsored hunting licenses |
|
M |
John Esp |
(H) Transmitted to Governor |
04/26/2011 |
Generally revise health laws for seasonal establishments |
|
M |
Wayne Stahl |
(H) Vetoed by Governor* |
05/10/2011 |
Revise taxes by removing tip income for workers' compensation purposes |
|
M |
Tom McGillvray |
(H) Died in Standing Committee* |
04/28/2011 |
Abolish income tax with replacement sales tax |
|
M |
Rob Cook |
Chapter Number Assigned |
05/04/2011 |
Provide for fund transfers to various accounts |
|
M |
Rob Cook |
(H) Died in Process* |
04/28/2011 |
General revise certain fees to implement House Bill No. 2 |
|
M |
Rob Cook |
(H) Transmitted to Governor |
04/29/2011 |
Generally revise use of accounts and funds |
|
M |
Don Roberts |
(H) Transmitted to Governor |
05/02/2011 |
Generally revise elements of the budget process to implement House Bill No. 2 |
|
M |
Mike Miller |
(S) Died in Standing Committee* |
04/28/2011 |
Revise new construction energy credit provisions |
|
M |
Wayne Stahl |
(H) Died in Standing Committee* |
04/28/2011 |
Generally revise laws related to parks and recreational resources |
|
M |
Roy Hollandsworth |
(H) Died in Standing Committee* |
04/28/2011 |
Revenue estimating resolution |
|
M |
Kris Hansen |
(H) Filed with Secretary of State |
05/02/2011 |
Interim study on income tax |
|
M |
Michele Reinhart |
(H) Died in Process* |
04/28/2011 |
Resolution to increase passenger rail |
|
M |
Bob Hawks |
Chapter Number Assigned |
04/15/2011 |
Require state agencies to report on heritage properties |
|
O |
John Brenden |
(S) Died in Process* |
04/28/2011 |
Revise fee for state parks on light vehicle registration to require opt-in |
|
M |
Lynda Moss |
(S) Transmitted to Governor |
05/04/2011 |
Mandatory alcohol server and sales training |
|
M |
Jim Keane |
Chapter Number Assigned |
04/20/2011 |
Revise the primitive parks act |
|
M |
Cliff Larsen |
(S) Died in Standing Committee* |
04/28/2011 |
Allow business improvement district to make an assessment on a percentage basis |
|
M |
Kendall Van Dyk |
(H) Died in Standing Committee* |
04/28/2011 |
Eliminate certain committees and councils in Dept. of Commerce |
|
M |
Jason Priest |
(H) Died in Standing Committee* |
04/28/2011 |
Requiring a report on advertising of state government services |
|
O |
Christine Kaufmann |
(S) Died in Standing Committee* |
04/28/2011 |
Require bars to have outside cameras |
|
O |
Bob Lake |
(S) Vetoed by Governor* |
05/10/2011 |
Eliminate certain individual and corporation tax credits |
|
M |
Art Wittich |
(S) Died in Process* |
04/28/2011 |
Revise appeal process for unemployment claims |
|
M |
Ryan Zinke |
Chapter Number Assigned |
03/25/2011 |
Increasing amount of liquor a microdistillery may sell a retail customer |
|
M |
Ryan Zinke |
(H) Died in Standing Committee* |
04/28/2011 |
Disclosure of state publications and media expenses |
|
M |
Bruce Tutvedt |
(S) Transmitted to Governor |
05/02/2011 |
Revise methods to establish rental fees and sale of state land cabin sites |
|
M |
Tom Facey |
(S) Died in Standing Committee* |
04/28/2011 |
Study resolution on increasing passenger rail in Montana |
|
M |
Edward Buttrey |
(S) Filed with Secretary of State |
04/19/2011 |
Senate Resolution in support of retaining the F-15C/D mission in Montana |
Unintroduced Bills -- 14
| LC # |
Pos |
Requestor |
Status |
Status Date |
Short Title |
M |
Christine Kaufmann |
(C) Draft Died in Process* |
04/28/2011 |
Energy efficiency standards |
|
M |
Lynda Moss |
(C) Draft Died in Process* |
04/28/2011 |
Develop preservation and interpretation strategies for historic sites in SE Mont |
|
M |
Llew Jones |
(C) Draft Died in Process* |
04/28/2011 |
Generally revise statutory appropriations |
|
M |
Llew Jones |
(C) Draft Died in Process* |
04/28/2011 |
Generally revise statutory appropriations |
|
M |
Roy Hollandsworth |
(C) Draft Died in Process* |
04/28/2011 |
Transfer certain state special revenue fund balances to general fund |
|
M |
Roy Hollandsworth |
(C) Draft Died in Process* |
04/28/2011 |
Provide for consolidation of certain state agencies |
|
M |
Roy Hollandsworth |
(C) Draft Died in Process* |
04/28/2011 |
Generally revise commerce programs |
|
M |
Harry Klock |
(C) Draft Died in Process* |
04/28/2011 |
Generally revise liquor laws |
|
M |
Ryan Zinke |
(C) Draft Died in Process* |
04/28/2011 |
Revise public recreation and events limits of liability |
|
M |
Rob Cook |
(C) Draft Died in Process* |
04/28/2011 |
Provide uniform food safety compliance enforcement |
|
M |
Mike Menahan |
(C) Draft Died in Process* |
04/28/2011 |
Create bond program to build Montana Historical Society museum |
|
M |
Ryan Zinke |
(C) Draft Died in Process* |
04/28/2011 |
Prohibit discrimination on bed tax use based on tourism organization membership |
|
M |
Art Wittich |
(C) Draft Died in Process* |
04/28/2011 |
Provide for right to work |
|
M |
Mark Blasdel |
(C) Draft Died in Process* |
04/28/2011 |
Generally revise workforce drug testing laws |
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