The Senate, Thursday, March 15, 2018

The Senate took up 41 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
Senate Journal 8
Votes Taken
27 roll calls, 1 division32 voice votes
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The Senate journal does not record who spoke for or against a motion, so this is the vote record without the debate.

What the Senate Did That Day

The record does not say what order these came in: the journal page is cited on only a few of them, so they are listed by bill.

HB 287 (2018)Died
establishing a committee to study decriminalizing sex work.
Rep. Elizabeth Edwards (D - Hills 11) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 20–4 on a roll call

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3).

In the record: Reconsideration on Inexpedient to Legislate

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 21–3 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 5, 2017✓HouseJan 9, 2018✕SenateMar 15, 2018Governor✕LawMar 15, 2018
SB 309-FN (2018)Became Law
regulating groundwater pollution caused by polluting emissions in the air and relative to standards for perfluorochemicals in drinking water, ambient groundwater, and surface water.
Sen. Daniel Innis (R - SD24) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Natural Resources Environment - Administration

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateMar 15, 2018✓HouseApr 26, 2018✓GovernorJul 10, 2018✓Law
SB 318 (2018)Became Law
relative to posting and notification requirements for employers, establishing criteria for workplace inspections, and amending certain provisions of the youth employment law.
Sen. Harold French (R - SD7) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Commerce Employment

Senate Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-0981s.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to the next session, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateMar 22, 2018✓HouseApr 26, 2018✓GovernorJun 25, 2018✓LawJun 25, 2018
SB 331 (2018)Died
prohibiting Medicaid from paying for sex reassignment drug or hormone therapy or surgery.
Sen. Gary Daniels (R - SD11) Senate Finance Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

Senate Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 13–11 on a roll call

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. David Watters (D - SD4).

In the record: Reconsideration on vote of Inexpedient to Legislate

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 13–11 on a roll call

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Bob Giuda (R - SD2).

In the record: Reconsideration on vote of Inexpedient

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 12–12 on a roll call

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3).

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018SenateMar 15, 2018HouseGovernor✕LawSep 13, 2018
SB 335 (2018)Died
establishing a committee to review compensation in asbestos litigation and to study ways to promote transparency, fairness, and timeliness of payment in asbestos litigation.
Sen. Harold French (R - SD7) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Interim Study (IS).

Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

In the record: Refer to Interim Study

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-1117s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateMar 15, 2018✕HouseApr 26, 2018Governor✕LawApr 26, 2018
SB 342 (2018)Became Law
requiring identification of specific items in the default budget.
Sen. Gary Daniels (R - SD11) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Municipalities

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-1009s.

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2018-1014s

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 14–10 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Gary Daniels.

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2018-1014s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-1009s, 2018-1014s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 14–10 on a roll call

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2018-1009s, and 2018-1014s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateMar 15, 2018✓HouseApr 19, 2018✓GovernorJun 25, 2018✓LawAug 24, 2018
SB 373 (2018)Died
requiring rulemaking by the department of corrections.
Sen. Dan Feltes (D - SD15) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-0995s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-0995s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateMar 15, 2018✕HouseMay 2, 2018Governor✕LawMay 2, 2018
SB 388 (2018)Became Law
relative to dispensary locations for therapeutic cannabis.
Sen. John Reagan (R - SD17) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Judiciary Public and Mental Health

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision) 2018-1086s

Motion Passed: Vote Reopened on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Jeff Woodburn (D - SD1).

In the record: Reconsider the following action taken by this Body: Rescind Order to the Committee on Finance, Reconsider the Vote on Ought to Pass with Amendment and Reconsider the vote on Floor Amendment 2018-1086s

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2018-1086s

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 13–11 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Jay Kahn (D - SD10).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2018-1086s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-0952s, 2018-1086s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

In the record: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2018-0952s, and 2018-1086s

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateMar 22, 2018✓HouseApr 26, 2018✓GovernorMay 30, 2018✓LawJul 29, 2018
SB 395 (2018)Died
relative to access to records under the right-to-know law.
Sen. Bob Giuda (R - SD2) House Judiciary Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Right to Know

Senate Public and Municipal Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-1010s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-1010s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateMar 15, 2018✕HouseApr 19, 2018Governor✕LawApr 19, 2018
SB 403-LOCAL (2018)Died
relative to the exemption for recreational vehicles from property taxation.
Sen. John Reagan (R - SD17) House Municipal and County Government Senate Ways and Means Taxes - Local

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-1012s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-1012s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 23–1 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateMar 15, 2018✕HouseApr 19, 2018Governor✕LawApr 19, 2018
SB 405 (2018)Died
enabling municipalities to adopt a separate exemption against the statewide property tax for certain long-term residents.
Sen. Andy Sanborn (R - SD9) Senate Ways and Means Taxes - Local

Senate Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-1013s.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 17–6 on a division

Moved by Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14).

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018SenateMar 15, 2018HouseGovernor✕LawSep 13, 2018
SB 423 (2018)Died
relative to noncompete clauses for low-wage employees.
Sen. David Watters (D - SD4) Senate Commerce Employment

Senate Commerce recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2018-1041s

Motion Failed 10–14 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. David Watters (D - SD4).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2018-1041s

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Failed 10–14 on a roll call

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 14–10 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✕SenateMar 15, 2018HouseGovernor✕LawMar 15, 2018
SB 450-FN-A (2018)Became Law
establishing an advisory commission for the department of environmental services relative to the delegation of authority of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Natural Resources Environment - Administration

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-1072s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-1072s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateMar 15, 2018✓HouseMay 3, 2018✓GovernorJun 25, 2018✓Law
SB 458 (2018)Became Law
authorizing the purchase of retirement system creditable service by a certain surviving spouse.
Sen. Regina Birdsell (R - SD19) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateMar 15, 2018✓HouseApr 19, 2018✓GovernorJun 21, 2018✓LawJun 21, 2018
SB 459 (2018)Became Law
relative to reciprocity for licensure as a real estate broker or salesperson.
Sen. Bob Giuda (R - SD2) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateMar 15, 2018✓HouseMay 2, 2018✓GovernorJun 25, 2018✓LawAug 24, 2018
SB 461 (2018)Became Law
relative to continuing education for real estate brokers and salespersons.
Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

Senate Executive Departments and Administration recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-0996s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-0996s

Motion Failed 12–12 on a roll call

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled on a voice vote

Moved by Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3).

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateMar 22, 2018✓HouseMay 2, 2018✓GovernorJun 12, 2018✓LawAug 11, 2018
SB 499 (2018)Died
relative to the applicability of certain DWI prohibitions.
Sen. Harold French (R - SD7) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Senate Judiciary Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

Senate Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-0957s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-0957s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 20–4 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateMar 15, 2018✕HouseApr 19, 2018Governor✕LawApr 19, 2018
SB 501 (2018)Died
relative to immunity for campground owners.
Sen. Kevin Avard (R - SD12) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary

Senate Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2018-1078s

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 18–6 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2018-1078s

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-1078s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateMar 15, 2018✕HouseApr 26, 2018Governor✕LawApr 26, 2018
SB 525-FN (2018)Interim Study
prohibiting the distribution of adult education financial assistance to any student who is not a legal resident.
Sen. Andy Sanborn (R - SD9) House Education Senate Education Education - General

Senate Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 11–13 on a roll call

Without Objection, Sen. Avard Moved the Question

Motion Passed

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor) 2018-1023s

Motion Passed: Amendment Adopted 13–11 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Andy Sanborn (R - SD9).

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment 2018-1023s

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Failed 11–13 on a roll call

Moved by Sen. Dan Feltes (D - SD15).

In the record: Laid on Table

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-1023s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 13–11 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateMar 15, 2018HouseMay 2, 2018Governor✕LawSep 13, 2018
SB 526-FN (2018)Died
relative to school food and nutrition programs.
Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD21) Senate Education Education - General

Senate Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to the next session, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018SenateMar 22, 2018HouseGovernor✕LawSep 13, 2018
SB 528-FN-LOCAL (2018)Interim Study
relative to dam registration fees and relative to permit fees for constructing or reconstructing a dam.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Natural Resources Environment - Administration

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-1073s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-1073s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateMar 15, 2018HouseApr 5, 2018Governor✕LawSep 13, 2018
SB 529-FN (2018)Died
requiring the department of environmental services to conduct a study regarding the Baker River in the town of Warren and making an appropriation for such study.
Sen. Bob Giuda (R - SD2) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Energy and Natural Resources Environment - Administration

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateMar 15, 2018✕HouseApr 5, 2018Governor✕LawApr 5, 2018
SB 532-FN (2018)Died
relative to group II status of certain department of corrections officials.
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-1068s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-1068s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateMar 15, 2018✕HouseApr 12, 2018Governor✕LawApr 12, 2018
SB 535-FN (2018)Became Law
relative to licensure for the practice of professional art therapy and relative to certain revenues from the sale of commemorative liquor bottles of historic significance.
Sen. David Watters (D - SD4) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Occupational Regulation

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateMar 15, 2018✓HouseMay 2, 2018✓GovernorJul 2, 2018✓LawJul 1, 2018
SB 543-FN (2018)Died
relative to health care premium payments for certain retired state workers.
Sen. Dan Feltes (D - SD15) Senate Finance Retirement

Senate Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 14–10 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✕SenateMar 15, 2018HouseGovernor✕LawMar 15, 2018
SB 548-FN (2018)Died
relative to therapeutic intervention needs of infants diagnosed with neonatal abstinence syndrome.
Sen. Martha Hennessey (D - SD5) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

Senate Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to the next session, Without Objection

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateMar 22, 2018✕HouseApr 26, 2018Governor✕LawApr 26, 2018
SB 553-FN (2018)Became Law
establishing a commission to study the incidence of post traumatic stress disorder in first responders and whether such disorder should be covered under workers' compensation.
Sen. Martha Hennessey (D - SD5) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Commerce Study Committees and Commissions

Senate Commerce recommended Interim Study (IS).

Interim Study (IS, Study the bill after the session)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

In the record: Refer to Interim Study

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-1116s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateMar 15, 2018✓HouseApr 19, 2018✓GovernorJun 12, 2018✓Law
SB 555-FN-A (2018)Died
establishing a citizens' right-to-know appeals commission and a right-to-know law ombudsman and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Bob Giuda (R - SD2) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Right to Know

Senate Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 11–13 on a roll call

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 13–11 on a roll call

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateMar 15, 2018✕HouseApr 26, 2018Governor✕LawApr 26, 2018
SB 560-FN-LOCAL (2018)Interim Study
relative to updating the state trails plan and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Dan Feltes (D - SD15) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA) with amendment 2018-1071s.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes) 2018-1071s

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateMar 15, 2018HouseApr 5, 2018Governor✕LawSep 13, 2018
SB 573-FN-A (2018)Became Law
relative to the controlled drug prescription health and safety program and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Health and Human Services Public and Mental Health

Senate Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2018✓SenateMar 15, 2018✓HouseApr 26, 2018✓GovernorMay 30, 2018✓LawJul 29, 2018