SAM Followed Bills 2021 Legislative Session - Status Report Updated 4/29/21

Bill # Primary Sponsor Status Status Date Short Title Position Status HB 67 (R) HD 18 (H) Transmitted to Governor 4/23/2021 Generally revise community college funding 1 SF. Monitor Passed laws HB 233 Fred Anderson (R) HD 20 (H) Transmitted to Governor 4/28/2021 Revise funding for students with disabilities 1 SF. Monitor Passed HB 404 (R) HD 52 (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Generally revise education funding relating 1 SF. Monitor Failed Bill Transmittal* to oil and gas distribution HB 89 Wendy McKamey (R) HD 19 Chapter Number Assigned 4/16/2021 Revise transformational learning program 1 SF. Monitor. Passed Adds lottery HB 16 Fred Anderson (R) HD 20 (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Allow 3- and 4-year-olds with disabilities in 1 SF. Support Failed Bill Transmittal* ANB calculations HB 32 (R) HD 56 Chapter Number Assigned 4/1/2021 Repeal ending fund balance limits for 1 SF. Support Passed school district funds HB 33 Sue Vinton (R) HD 56 Chapter Number Assigned 4/1/2021 Clarify school funding related to anticipated 1 SF. Support Passed enrollment increases HB 663 Brandon Ler (R) HD 35 (H) Sent to Enrolling 4/29/2021 Generally revising school funding to 1 SF. Support Passed increase GTB and lower property taxes SB 95 Edith (Edie) McClafferty (S) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Revise school funding inflationary 1 SF. Support Failed (D) SD 38 Bill Transmittal* adjustment HB 15 Fred Anderson (R) HD 20 Chapter Number Assigned 2/25/2021 Implement K-12 Inflation 1 SF. Support. Passed Action HB 46 (R) HD 86 (H) Sent to Enrolling 4/21/2021 Revise special education funding 1 SF. Support. Passed Action HB 632 (R) HD 7 (H) Sent to Enrolling 4/29/2021 Implement receipt of and appropriate 1 SF. Support. Passed federal stimulus and COVID recovery funds Action SB 22 Daniel R Salomon (R) SD 47 Chapter Number Assigned 3/23/2021 Clarify amount of support for state-level 1 SF. Support. Passed strengthening CTSO program Action HB 630 David Bedey (R) HD 86 (H) Sent to Enrolling 4/26/2021 Appropriate CARES II funds, supplemental, 1 SF. Support. Passed and temporarily revise ed funding MT-PEC HB 633 Ed Hill (R) HD 28 (H) Missed Deadline for 4/8/2021 Establish the public charter schools act 2 PP. Oppose Failed Appropriation Bill Transmittal* HB 329 Sue Vinton (R) HD 56 (S) Tabled in Committee -- (S) 4/7/2021 Establish the Students with Special Needs 2 PP. Oppose. Failed Education and Cultural Resources Equal Opportunity Act Gov G Request HB 279 (R) HD 58 (H) Sent to Enrolling 4/27/2021 Revise laws related to tax credit scholarship 2 PP. Oppose. Passed and innovative education programs MT-PEC

Priorities: 1 SF School Funding, 2 PP Privatization w Public Funds, 3 RR Recruitment/Retention, 4 MH Mental Health, 5 IT Infrastructure/Technology 6 EP Education Policy, 7 RT Revenue/Taxation, 8 PL Pension Laws, 9 SP State Policy Page 1 SAM Followed Bills 2021 Legislative Session - Status Report Updated 4/29/21

Bill # Primary Sponsor Status Status Date Short Title Position Status SB 157 Steve Hinebauch (R) SD 18 (S) Transmitted to Governor 4/23/2021 Allow nonpublic students to participate in 2 PP. Oppose. Passed public school extracurriculars MT-PEC SB 298 Keith Regier (R) SD 3 (S) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Establish right of conscience laws for K-12 2 PP. Oppose. Failed Bill Transmittal* public education MT-PEC HB 378 (D) HD 99 (S) Tabled in Committee -- (S) 3/18/2021 Create a mini-COBRA law for small 3 RR. Monitor Failed Business, Labor, and Economic employer health insurance plans Affairs SB 188 Mike Lang (R) SD 17 (H) Tabled in Committee -- (H) 3/31/2021 Revise school teacher retirement with 3 RR. Support Failed Education pension HB 143 Llew Jones (R) HD 18 Chapter Number Assigned 3/9/2021 Provide incentives for increasing starting 3 RR. Support. Passed teacher pay Action HB 403 Tyson T Running Wolf (H) Sent to Enrolling 4/23/2021 Create "grow your own" teacher grant 3 RR. Support. Passed (D) HD 16 program MT-PEC HB 70 Kenneth L Holmlund Chapter Number Assigned 3/26/2021 Revise state suicide prevention program 4 MH. Monitor Passed (R) HD 38 HB 78 Bill Mercer (R) HD 46 (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Require certain employees to report 4 MH. Monitor Failed Bill Transmittal* suspected child abuse and neglect HB 90 Dennis R Lenz (R) HD 53 (H) Transmitted to Governor 4/23/2021 Create an emergency protective services 4 MH. Monitor Passed hearing in CPS removals HB 227 (H) Missed Deadline for 4/8/2021 Establish student mental health screening 4 MH. Monitor Failed (D) HD 84 Appropriation Bill Transmittal* pilot program HB 315 Mary Ann Dunwell (H) Missed Deadline for Revenue 4/8/2021 Implement 988 suicide prevention lifeline 4 MH. Monitor Failed (D) HD 84 Bill Transmittal* HB 356 Dennis R Lenz (R) HD 53 (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Prohibit anonymous reporting of child abuse 4 MH. Monitor Failed Bill Transmittal* and neglect cases HB 369 (D) HD 81 (H) Missed Deadline for 4/8/2021 Support school-based prevention programs 4 MH. Monitor Failed Appropriation Bill Transmittal* HB 623 (D) HD 48 (H) Missed Deadline for 4/8/2021 Appropriate funds for suicide prevention 4 MH. Monitor Failed Appropriation Bill Transmittal* grants SB 16 Jen Gross (D) SD 25 (H) Tabled in Committee -- (H) 4/13/2021 Allow minors to consent to emergency 4 MH. Monitor Failed Human Services shelter and services HB 25 (D) HD 82 (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Clarify funding for education of children in 4 MH. Support Failed Bill Transmittal* residential treatment

Priorities: 1 SF School Funding, 2 PP Privatization w Public Funds, 3 RR Recruitment/Retention, 4 MH Mental Health, 5 IT Infrastructure/Technology 6 EP Education Policy, 7 RT Revenue/Taxation, 8 PL Pension Laws, 9 SP State Policy Page 2 SAM Followed Bills 2021 Legislative Session - Status Report Updated 4/29/21

Bill # Primary Sponsor Status Status Date Short Title Position Status HB 27 Moffie Funk (D) HD 82 (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Authorize school districts to create "handle 4 MH. Support Failed Bill Transmittal* with care" programs HB 14 Mike Hopkins (R) HD 92 (H) Sent to Enrolling 4/27/2021 Long-Range Building Bonding Program 5 IT. Monitor Passed HB 128 (R) HD 12 (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Create renewable energy trust fund 5 IT. Monitor Failed Bill Transmittal* HB 130 David Bedey (R) HD 86 Chapter Number Assigned 4/1/2021 Generally revise laws related to alternative 5 IT. Monitor Passed project delivery contracts HB 192 Linda Reksten (R) HD 12 Chapter Number Assigned 4/19/2021 Revising laws related to school major 5 IT. Monitor Passed maintenance funding HB 359 (R) HD 44 (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Revising net metering rates 5 IT. Monitor Failed Bill Transmittal* HB 422 (D) HD 65 (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Authorize municipalities to operate 5 IT. Monitor Failed Bill Transmittal* broadband utilities HB 492 (R) HD 97 (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Protecting children on the internet act 5 IT. Monitor Failed Bill Transmittal* HB 657 Tyson T Running Wolf (H) Missed Deadline for 4/8/2021 Establish the rural broadband revolving loan 5 IT. Monitor Failed (D) HD 16 Appropriation Bill Transmittal* account HB 673 Katie Sullivan (D) HD 89 (H) Missed Deadline for 4/8/2021 Providing for the broadband 5 IT. Monitor Failed Appropriation Bill Transmittal* coordinator SB 51 Jason W Ellsworth (R) SD 43 (S) Sent to Enrolling 4/27/2021 Exempting certain fiber optic, coaxial cable 5 IT. Monitor Passed from property taxation SB 183 Greg Hertz (R) SD 6 (S) Sent to Enrolling 4/26/2021 Revise statute of limitation laws regarding 5 IT. Monitor Passed overbilling of telecom services SB 272 Gordon Vance (R) SD 34 (S) Sent to Enrolling 4/23/2021 Generally revise Montana Information 5 IT. Monitor Passed Technology Act SB 297 Jason W Ellsworth (R) SD 43 (S) Sent to Enrolling 4/27/2021 ConnectMT Act to establish broadband 5 IT. Monitor Passed deployment HB 286 (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Revise laws related to the Montana digital 5 IT. Monitor. Failed (D) HD 32 Bill Transmittal* academy Fiscal Note in Subcmte HB 5 Llew Jones (R) HD 18 (H) Sent to Enrolling 4/29/2021 Long-Range Building Appropriations 5 IT. Monitor. Passed MSDB projects HB 10 Kenneth L Holmlund (H) Sent to Enrolling 4/27/2021 Long-Range Information Technology 5 IT. Support Passed (R) HD 38 Appropriations

Priorities: 1 SF School Funding, 2 PP Privatization w Public Funds, 3 RR Recruitment/Retention, 4 MH Mental Health, 5 IT Infrastructure/Technology 6 EP Education Policy, 7 RT Revenue/Taxation, 8 PL Pension Laws, 9 SP State Policy Page 3 SAM Followed Bills 2021 Legislative Session - Status Report Updated 4/29/21

Bill # Primary Sponsor Status Status Date Short Title Position Status HB 181 (R) HD 45 (H) Sent to Enrolling 4/21/2021 Reauthorizing the e-rate broadband program 5 IT. Support Passed SB 42 Carlie Boland (D) SD 12 (H) Tabled in Committee -- (H) 3/15/2021 Allow use of school major maintenance 5 IT. Support Failed Education funds for lead remediation HB 97 Wendy McKamey (R) HD 19 (H) Vetoed by Governor* 4/8/2021 Revise ethics laws regarding application to 6 EP. Monitor Failed boards and commissions HB 105 Ron Marshall (R) HD 87 Chapter Number Assigned 3/23/2021 Generally revise unlawful transactions with 6 EP. Monitor Passed children laws HB 106 Ron Marshall (R) HD 87 (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Prohibit expansion of the Montana clean 6 EP. Monitor Failed Bill Transmittal* indoor air act HB 112 John Fuller (R) HD 8 (H) Returned from Enrolling 4/29/2021 Require interscholastic athletes to 6 EP. Monitor Passed participate under sex assigned at birth HB 129 David Bedey (R) HD 86 (H) Transmitted to Governor 4/22/2021 Revise the Family Education Savings Act 6 EP. Monitor Passed HB 168 Bill Mercer (R) HD 46 (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Generally revise laws related to union fees 6 EP. Monitor Failed Bill Transmittal* HB 207 (R) HD 2 Chapter Number Assigned 4/19/2021 Generally revise school bus safety laws 6 EP. Monitor Passed HB 210 Moffie Funk (D) HD 82 Chapter Number Assigned 3/26/2021 Provide for licensure of speech-language 6 EP. Monitor Passed pathology and audiology assistants HB 218 Mike Hopkins (R) HD 92 Chapter Number Assigned 4/16/2021 Revise campus free speech laws 6 EP. Monitor Passed HB 219 Jonathan Windy Boy (H) Missed Deadline for 4/8/2021 Create computer coding student 6 EP. Monitor Failed (D) HD 32 Appropriation Bill Transmittal* employment pilot program HB 250 (R) HD 33 (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Revise immunization requirements for 6 EP. Monitor Failed Bill Transmittal* pharmacists HB 267 Neil Duram (R) HD 2 (H) Sent to Enrolling 4/26/2021 Improve school bus safety laws 6 EP. Monitor Passed HB 283 Fred Anderson (R) HD 20 Chapter Number Assigned 4/1/2021 Revise workers' compensation laws relating 6 EP. Monitor Passed to student interns HB 291 Moffie Funk (D) HD 82 Chapter Number Assigned 4/16/2021 Requiring coverage of amplification 6 EP. Monitor Passed devices, services for kids with hearing loss HB 300 (R) HD 37 (H) Signed by Governor 4/28/2021 Generally revise school transportation laws 6 EP. Monitor Passed HB 301 Jerry Schillinger (R) HD 37 (H) Bill Withdrawn per House 3/17/2021 Require additional illumination at rail 6 EP. Monitor Failed Rule H30-50(3)(b)* crossings HB 308 Neil Duram (R) HD 2 (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Generally revise dyed diesel tax laws 6 EP. Monitor Failed Bill Transmittal* HB 344 (R) HD 64 (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Revising laws relating to designation of 6 EP. Monitor Failed Bill Transmittal* public health facilities

Priorities: 1 SF School Funding, 2 PP Privatization w Public Funds, 3 RR Recruitment/Retention, 4 MH Mental Health, 5 IT Infrastructure/Technology 6 EP Education Policy, 7 RT Revenue/Taxation, 8 PL Pension Laws, 9 SP State Policy Page 4 SAM Followed Bills 2021 Legislative Session - Status Report Updated 4/29/21

Bill # Primary Sponsor Status Status Date Short Title Position Status HB 349 Mike Hopkins (R) HD 92 Chapter Number Assigned 4/16/2021 Protect freedom of association and speech at 6 EP. Monitor Passed public postsecondary campuses HB 350 (R) HD 9 (S) Tabled in Committee -- (S) 4/6/2021 Generally revise school bus laws 6 EP. Monitor Failed Highways and Transportation HB 392 Jonathan Windy Boy (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Generally revise language immersion laws 6 EP. Monitor Failed (D) HD 32 Bill Transmittal* HB 467 Jessica Karjala (D) HD 48 (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Revise public education laws to ban lunch 6 EP. Monitor Failed Bill Transmittal* shaming HB 499 (R) HD 26 Chapter Number Assigned 4/16/2021 Revise child abuse and neglect laws 6 EP. Monitor Passed regarding reasonable efforts HB 532 (D) HD 98 (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Generally revise bond and levy notification 6 EP. Monitor Failed Bill Transmittal* laws HB 542 (R) HD 11 (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Eliminate any state support for radio 6 EP. Monitor Failed Bill Transmittal* stations HB 556 Kenneth Walsh (R) HD 71 Chapter Number Assigned 4/16/2021 Provide alternative means of earning high 6 EP. Monitor Passed school diploma HB 572 Derek Skees (R) HD 11 (H) Sent to Enrolling 4/26/2021 Establish Montana school marshal program 6 EP. Monitor Passed HB 611 Ross H Fitzgerald (R) HD 17 Chapter Number Assigned 4/19/2021 Revise requirements for American flags at 6 EP. Monitor Passed schools HB 612 (R) HD 21 (H) Tabled in Committee* -- (H) 3/15/2021 Revise education laws to allow additional 6 EP. Monitor Failed Education student eligibility due to Covid-19 HB 624 (D) HD 63 (H) Returned from Enrolling 4/27/2021 Establish a business task force on child care 6 EP. Monitor Passed HB 642 (D) HD 60 (H) Missed Deadline for 4/8/2021 Establish a farm-to-school grant program at 6 EP. Monitor Failed Appropriation Bill Transmittal* OPI HB 644 Jonathan Windy Boy (H) Returned from Enrolling 4/27/2021 Establish tribal computer programming 6 EP. Monitor Passed (D) HD 32 boost scholarship program HB 671 David Bedey (R) HD 86 (H) Sent to Enrolling 4/26/2021 Implement provisions of HB2 - Section E - 6 EP. Monitor Passed education HB 674 Neil Duram (R) HD 2 (H) Missed Deadline for 4/8/2021 Establish the driving the future grant 6 EP. Monitor Failed Appropriation Bill Transmittal* program to recruit school bus drivers HB 684 Mark Thane (D) HD 99 (H) Missed Deadline for Revenue 4/8/2021 Revise laws related to school bus safety 6 EP. Monitor Failed Bill Transmittal* HJ 25 (D) HD 77 (H) Tabled in Committee* -- (H) 3/31/2021 Request interim study of student debt 6 EP. Monitor Failed Education

Priorities: 1 SF School Funding, 2 PP Privatization w Public Funds, 3 RR Recruitment/Retention, 4 MH Mental Health, 5 IT Infrastructure/Technology 6 EP Education Policy, 7 RT Revenue/Taxation, 8 PL Pension Laws, 9 SP State Policy Page 5 SAM Followed Bills 2021 Legislative Session - Status Report Updated 4/29/21

Bill # Primary Sponsor Status Status Date Short Title Position Status SB 25 Daniel R Salomon (R) SD 47 Chapter Number Assigned 2/23/2021 Revise duties of Education Interim 6 EP. Monitor Passed Committee regarding MUS SB 72 Keith Regier (R) SD 3 Chapter Number Assigned 4/27/2021 Revise school laws related to participation 6 EP. Monitor Passed in extracurricular activities SB 80 Keith Regier (R) SD 3 Chapter Number Assigned 3/26/2021 Limit the duration of interlocal agreements 6 EP. Monitor Passed SB 89 Keith Regier (R) SD 3 (S) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Revise laws related to collection of union 6 EP. Monitor Failed Bill Transmittal* dues SB 94 Susan Webber (D) SD 8 (S) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Establishing Indigenous People's Day 6 EP. Monitor Failed Bill Transmittal* SB 146 Shane A Morigeau (D) SD 48 (S) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Establish Indigenous People's Day 6 EP. Monitor Failed Bill Transmittal* SB 206 Mark Sweeney (D) SD 39 (S) Transmitted to Governor 4/23/2021 Revise report publication date for teacher 6 EP. Monitor Passed loan forgiveness program SB 283 Carl Glimm (R) SD 2 (S) Transmitted to Governor 4/23/2021 Generally revise laws regarding firearms on 6 EP. Monitor Passed school grounds SB 300 Carl Glimm (R) SD 2 (S) Returned from Enrolling 4/28/2021 Generally revise laws related to driver 6 EP. Monitor Passed education SB 311 Shannon O'Brien (D) SD 46 (S) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Generally revise child care scholarship 6 EP. Monitor Failed Bill Transmittal* program laws SB 342 Shannon O'Brien (D) SD 46 (S) 2nd Reading Indefinitely 4/29/2021 Generally revise laws related to preschool 6 EP. Monitor Failed Postponed* programs SB 343 Shannon O'Brien (D) SD 46 (S) Missed Deadline for Revenue 4/8/2021 Establish Montana TEC scholarship 6 EP. Monitor Failed Bill Transmittal* program to promote CTE SB 356 Jen Gross (D) SD 25 (H) Tabled in Committee -- (H) 4/12/2021 Revise Montana parents as scholars 6 EP. Monitor Failed Education program eligibility SB 368 Theresa Manzella (R) SD 44 (S) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Revise immunization laws related to day- 6 EP. Monitor Failed Bill Transmittal* care facilities SB 393 Bob Keenan (R) SD 5 (S) Missed Deadline for Revenue 4/8/2021 Generally revise laws related to public's 6 EP. Monitor Failed Bill Transmittal* right to know and participate SB 398 Jason W Ellsworth (R) SD 43 (S) Sent to Enrolling 4/27/2021 Generally revise vaping laws 6 EP. Monitor Passed SJ 24 Shannon O'Brien (D) SD 46 (S) Tabled in Committee* -- (S) 4/15/2021 Request interim study of traffic safety 6 EP. Monitor Failed Highways and Transportation related to headlight design and use SR 83 Daniel R Salomon (R) SD 47 (S) Filed with Secretary of State 3/26/2021 Confirm Governor's appointees to the Board 6 EP. Monitor Passed of Public Education

Priorities: 1 SF School Funding, 2 PP Privatization w Public Funds, 3 RR Recruitment/Retention, 4 MH Mental Health, 5 IT Infrastructure/Technology 6 EP Education Policy, 7 RT Revenue/Taxation, 8 PL Pension Laws, 9 SP State Policy Page 6 SAM Followed Bills 2021 Legislative Session - Status Report Updated 4/29/21

Bill # Primary Sponsor Status Status Date Short Title Position Status HB 102 Seth Berglee (R) HD 58 Chapter Number Assigned 2/18/2021 Generally revise gun laws 6 EP. Monitor. Passed Gun laws SB 254 Mary McNally (D) SD 24 (S) Sent to Enrolling 4/21/2021 Revising daylight savings time 6 EP. Monitor. Passed SAM R #18-03 HB 251 (R) HD 68 (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Implement right-to-work 6 EP. Monitor. Failed Bill Transmittal* Union HB 137 Ron Marshall (R) HD 87 (S) Tabled in Committee -- (S) 3/17/2021 Generally revise vaping and alternative 6 EP. Oppose Failed Business, Labor, and Economic nicotine products laws Affairs HB 332 Ed Hill (R) HD 28 (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Revise school laws related to vaccinations 6 EP. Oppose Failed Bill Transmittal* HB 371 David Bedey (R) HD 86 (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Revise qualifications to serve as 6 EP. Oppose Failed Bill Transmittal* superintendent of public instruction HB 540 Seth Berglee (R) HD 58 (H) Bill Withdrawn per House 4/6/2021 Revise high school and elementary school 6 EP. Oppose Failed Rule H30-50(3)(b)* district laws SB 99 Cary Smith (R) SD 27 (S) Transmitted to Governor 4/23/2021 Establish parameters for K-12 human 6 EP. Oppose Passed sexuality education SB 109 Daniel R Salomon (R) SD 47 Chapter Number Assigned 4/9/2021 Revise laws related to gifted and talented 6 EP. Oppose, Passed education Amended Support. MT- PEC HB 185 (R) HD 23 (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Revise laws related to basic instructional 6 EP. Oppose. Failed Bill Transmittal* program in high schools BPE authority HB 186 Scot Kerns (R) HD 23 (S) Tabled in Committee -- (S) 3/22/2021 Generally revise laws related to teacher 6 EP. Oppose. Failed Education and Cultural Resources certification BPE authority HB 465 Scot Kerns (R) HD 23 (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Limit school district superintendent salaries 6 EP. Oppose. Failed Bill Transmittal* Cap Supt Salary HB 543 (R) HD 36 Chapter Number Assigned 4/16/2021 Revise laws related to school instruction on 6 EP. Oppose. Passed the Constitution and the Pledge MT-PEC HB 575 Kerri Seekins-Crowe (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Prohibit school programming that may 6 EP. Oppose. Failed (R) HD 43 Bill Transmittal* transmit infectious agents MT-PEC SB 259 Theresa Manzella (R) SD 44 (S) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Restrict governmental entity from 6 EP. Oppose. Failed Bill Transmittal* interfering with parental rights MT-PEC

Priorities: 1 SF School Funding, 2 PP Privatization w Public Funds, 3 RR Recruitment/Retention, 4 MH Mental Health, 5 IT Infrastructure/Technology 6 EP Education Policy, 7 RT Revenue/Taxation, 8 PL Pension Laws, 9 SP State Policy Page 7 SAM Followed Bills 2021 Legislative Session - Status Report Updated 4/29/21

Bill # Primary Sponsor Status Status Date Short Title Position Status SB 289 Brian Hoven (R) SD 13 (S) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Revise employment application by 6 EP. Oppose. Failed Bill Transmittal* eliminating reference to criminal record MT-PEC SB 400 Theresa Manzella (R) SD 44 (S) Sent to Enrolling 4/27/2021 Restrict governmental entity from 6 EP. Oppose. Passed interfering with parental rights MT-PEC HB 538 Neil Duram (R) HD 2 (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Create Montana standard time 6 EP. Oppose. Failed Bill Transmittal* SAM Res #18- 03 SJ 17 Bryce Bennett (D) SD 50 (S) Filed with Secretary of State 4/26/2021 Resolution on daylight savings time 6 EP. Oppose. Passed SAM Res #18- 03 HB 26 Moffie Funk (D) HD 82 Chapter Number Assigned 2/23/2021 Clarify the definition of pupil 6 EP. Support Passed HB 68 (R) HD 75 Chapter Number Assigned 2/23/2021 Provide early school enrollment for children 6 EP. Support Passed of relocated military families HB 69 Wendy McKamey (R) HD 19 (H) Missed Deadline for 4/8/2021 Eliminate reduced-price co-pays for school 6 EP. Support Failed Appropriation Bill Transmittal* meals HB 166 (D) HD 5 (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Expanding the transformational learning 6 EP. Support Failed Bill Transmittal* program to include magnet schools SB 18 Daniel R Salomon (R) SD 47 Chapter Number Assigned 3/26/2021 Establish graduation requirements for 6 EP. Support Passed educationally-disrupted youth SB 23 Daniel R Salomon (R) SD 47 Chapter Number Assigned 2/23/2021 Eliminate state school flexibility account 6 EP. Support Passed SR 43 Daniel R Salomon (R) SD 47 (S) Adverse Committee Report 2/18/2021 Confirm Governor appointees to Board of 6 EP. Support Failed Adopted* -- (S) Education and Public Education Cultural Resources SR 44 Daniel R Salomon (R) SD 47 (S) Filed with Secretary of State 3/2/2021 Confirm Governor appointee to Board of 6 EP. Support Passed Public Education HB 206 David Bedey (R) HD 86 (H) Transmitted to Governor 4/29/2021 Revise education laws related to tuition and 6 EP. Support. Passed in-state treatment MT-PEC HB 246 Marta Bertoglio (R) HD 75 Chapter Number Assigned 4/19/2021 Revise education laws to enhance local 6 EP. Support. Passed control and opportunities for pupils MT-PEC HB 454 (R) HD 55 Chapter Number Assigned 4/16/2021 Revise school tuition laws 6 EP. Support. Passed MT-PEC SB 24 Daniel R Salomon (R) SD 47 Chapter Number Assigned 2/25/2021 Allow nonoperating school districts to 6 EP. Support. Passed retain oil and gas revenue MT-PEC

Priorities: 1 SF School Funding, 2 PP Privatization w Public Funds, 3 RR Recruitment/Retention, 4 MH Mental Health, 5 IT Infrastructure/Technology 6 EP Education Policy, 7 RT Revenue/Taxation, 8 PL Pension Laws, 9 SP State Policy Page 8 SAM Followed Bills 2021 Legislative Session - Status Report Updated 4/29/21

Bill # Primary Sponsor Status Status Date Short Title Position Status SB 74 Daniel R Salomon (R) SD 47 Chapter Number Assigned 3/2/2021 Revise county school transportation laws 6 EP. Support. Passed MT-PEC SB 75 Daniel R Salomon (R) SD 47 Chapter Number Assigned 4/9/2021 Revise school funding laws related to 6 EP. Support. Passed unforeseen emergencies MT-PEC HB 328 Connie Keogh (D) HD 91 Chapter Number Assigned 4/16/2021 Provide guidelines for assessing language 6 EP.Monitor Passed development in deaf children HB 2 Llew Jones (R) HD 18 (H) Sent to Enrolling 4/29/2021 General Appropriations Act 7 RT. Monitor Passed HB 3 David Bedey (R) HD 86 Chapter Number Assigned 2/18/2021 Supplemental Appropriations Bill 7 RT. Monitor Passed HB 4 (R) HD 29 (H) Sent to Enrolling 4/27/2021 Appropriations by Budget Amendment 7 RT. Monitor Passed HB 11 Wendy McKamey (R) HD 19 (H) Sent to Enrolling 4/27/2021 Treasure State Endowment Program 7 RT. Monitor Passed HB 127 (R) HD 69 (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Revise property tax payment procedure 7 RT. Monitor Failed Bill Transmittal* HB 132 Fred Anderson (R) HD 20 (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Require property tax bill to include 7 RT. Monitor Failed Bill Transmittal* comparison to prior year HB 148 Linda Reksten (R) HD 12 (H) Missed Deadline for Revenue 4/8/2021 Revise property reappraisal cycle for class 7 RT. Monitor Failed Bill Transmittal* three and four property HB 252 Llew Jones (R) HD 18 Chapter Number Assigned 4/19/2021 Non-refundable tax credit for employer-paid 7 RT. Monitor Passed education of trade professions HB 330 Llew Jones (R) HD 18 (H) Sent to Enrolling 4/27/2021 Generally revise laws related to budget 7 RT. Monitor Passed stability and managing volatility HB 616 Mike Hopkins (R) HD 92 (H) Transmitted to Governor 4/28/2021 Revise laws related to the adoption of a tax 7 RT. Monitor Passed increment provision HB 636 (R) HD 57 (H) Missed Deadline for Revenue 4/8/2021 Revise property tax rates for agricultural, 7 RT. Monitor Failed Bill Transmittal* commercial, and residential property HB 639 (R) HD 4 (H) Missed Deadline for 4/8/2021 Revise laws related to adoption of a tax 7 RT. Monitor Failed Appropriation Bill Transmittal* increment provision HJ 36 Dave Fern (D) HD 5 (H) Sent to Enrolling 4/27/2021 Interim study on residential property taxes 7 RT. Monitor Passed SB 133 Greg Hertz (R) SD 6 Chapter Number Assigned 4/1/2021 Revise property tax appraisal and tax appeal 7 RT. Monitor Passed process SB 212 Ryan Osmundson (R) SD 15 (S) Sent to Enrolling 4/27/2021 Revise laws related to property tax bills 7 RT. Monitor Failed SB 355 Mike Lang (R) SD 17 (H) Tabled in Committee -- (H) 4/15/2021 Revise payments related to state school trust 7 RT. Monitor Failed Appropriations lands SB 375 Keith Regier (R) SD 3 (S) Missed Deadline for Revenue 4/8/2021 Limit property tax increases for certain 7 RT. Monitor Failed Bill Transmittal* individuals

Priorities: 1 SF School Funding, 2 PP Privatization w Public Funds, 3 RR Recruitment/Retention, 4 MH Mental Health, 5 IT Infrastructure/Technology 6 EP Education Policy, 7 RT Revenue/Taxation, 8 PL Pension Laws, 9 SP State Policy Page 9 SAM Followed Bills 2021 Legislative Session - Status Report Updated 4/29/21

Bill # Primary Sponsor Status Status Date Short Title Position Status SB 385 Greg Hertz (R) SD 6 (S) Sent to Enrolling 4/27/2021 Revise special district laws and provide 7 RT. Monitor Passed time limit on property tax levies HB 261 Derek Skees (R) HD 11 (H) Missed Deadline for 4/8/2021 Constitutional amendment for taxpayer 7 RT. Oppose Failed Referendum Proposal protection act to limit tax types Transmittal* SB 388 Greg Hertz (R) SD 6 (H) 3rd Reading Free Conference 4/29/2021 Provide for infrastructure through tax 7 RT. Oppose Passed Committee Report Adopted increment financing HB 107 Ron Marshall (R) HD 87 (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Revise mill levy election laws 7 RT. Oppose. Failed Bill Transmittal* Requires two- thirds approval SB 305 Mike Lang (R) SD 17 Chapter Number Assigned 4/12/2021 Revise and extend state lands 7 RT. Support. Passed reimbursement block grant for schools MT-PEC HB 81 Jim Hamilton (D) HD 61 Chapter Number Assigned 4/12/2021 Generally revise laws on administration of 8 PL. Monitor Passed MPERA retirement systems HB 88 Marta Bertoglio (R) HD 75 Chapter Number Assigned 4/12/2021 Generally revise laws on administration of 8 PL. Monitor Passed TRS HB 547 Jim Hamilton (D) HD 61 (H) Missed Deadline for 4/8/2021 Require legislative fiscal division to 8 PL. Monitor Failed Appropriation Bill Transmittal* contract for actuarial services HB 683 Bill Mercer (R) HD 46 (S) Tabled in Committee -- (S) 4/12/2021 Distribute recreational marijuana revenue to 8 PL. Monitor Failed Select Committee on Marijuana unfunded pension liability Law SB 387 Brian Hoven (R) SD 13 (S) Missed Deadline for Revenue 4/8/2021 Generally revise teachers' retirement system 8 PL. Monitor Failed Bill Transmittal* SB 389 Brian Hoven (R) SD 13 (S) Missed Deadline for Revenue 4/8/2021 Generally revise public employees' 8 PL. Monitor Failed Bill Transmittal* retirement system HB 59 Jim Hamilton (D) HD 61 (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Revise funding provisions in PERS 8 PL. Monitor. Failed Bill Transmittal* HB 323 (R) HD 54 (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Generally revise pension laws 8 PL. Oppose Failed Bill Transmittal* HJ 8 Frank Garner (R) HD 7 (H) Filed with Secretary of State 4/22/2021 Provide for a study of pension laws 8 PL. Support Passed HB 13 (R) HD 70 Chapter Number Assigned 4/14/2021 State Employee Pay Plan 9 SP. Monitor Passed HB 159 Llew Jones (R) HD 18 Chapter Number Assigned 4/16/2021 Revise governor's power to spend certain 9 SP. Monitor Passed unanticipated federal funds

Priorities: 1 SF School Funding, 2 PP Privatization w Public Funds, 3 RR Recruitment/Retention, 4 MH Mental Health, 5 IT Infrastructure/Technology 6 EP Education Policy, 7 RT Revenue/Taxation, 8 PL Pension Laws, 9 SP State Policy Page 10 SAM Followed Bills 2021 Legislative Session - Status Report Updated 4/29/21

Bill # Primary Sponsor Status Status Date Short Title Position Status HB 176 (R) HD 88 Chapter Number Assigned 4/23/2021 Close late voter registration on Friday 9 SP. Monitor Passed before the election HB 415 Jennifer Carlson (R) HD 69 (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Prohibit discrimination based on 9 SP. Monitor Failed Bill Transmittal* vaccination status HB 428 Bill Mercer (R) HD 46 (S) 3rd Reading Failed* 4/15/2021 Generally revise civil liability laws related 9 SP. Monitor Failed to state and local government HB 436 Scot Kerns (R) HD 23 (S) Tabled in Committee -- (S) 4/9/2021 Generally revise firearms laws 9 SP. Monitor Failed Judiciary HB 497 Bill Mercer (R) HD 46 (H) Sent to Enrolling 4/26/2021 Establish interim budget committees 9 SP. Monitor Passed HB 569 Scot Kerns (R) HD 23 (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Revise nonprofit officer compensation 9 SP. Monitor Failed Bill Transmittal* HJ 28 Ed Hill (R) HD 28 (H) Tabled in Committee* -- (H) 3/31/2021 Request interim study of combining school 9 SP. Monitor Failed State Administration with primary or general elections SB 1 Douglas (Doug) Kary Chapter Number Assigned 2/23/2021 Revise lobbying laws to update terminology 9 SP. Monitor Passed (R) SD 22 and conform lobbying definition SB 15 Janet Ellis (D) SD 41 Chapter Number Assigned 3/16/2021 Revise election laws related to accessibility 9 SP. Monitor Passed for disabled electors SB 65 Steve Fitzpatrick (R) SD 10 Chapter Number Assigned 2/11/2021 Revise civil liability laws 9 SP. Monitor Passed SB 107 Bryce Bennett (D) SD 50 (S) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Extend close of regular registration until 10 9 SP. Monitor Failed Bill Transmittal* days before election day SB 118 Terry Gauthier (R) SD 40 Chapter Number Assigned 3/18/2021 Revise laws relating to false statements to 9 SP. Monitor Passed employers and workers' compensation SB 132 Keith Regier (R) SD 3 (H) Tabled in Committee -- (H) 2/19/2021 Require accommodations to employer- 9 SP. Monitor Failed Business and Labor mandated vaccinations to be uniformly offered SB 277 Tom McGillvray (R) SD 23 Chapter Number Assigned 4/28/2021 Generally revising laws related to state's 9 SP. Monitor Passed rights SJ 1 Cary Smith (R) SD 27 (S) Sent to Enrolling 4/29/2021 Senate Joint Resolution on the joint rules 9 SP. Monitor Passed SR 1 Cary Smith (R) SD 27 (S) Filed with Secretary of State 1/19/2021 Senate Resolution on the Senate rules 9 SP. Monitor Passed HB 435 Bill Mercer (R) HD 46 (H) Sent to Enrolling 4/29/2021 Generally revise civil liability laws for 9 SP. Support. Passed government MT-PEC

Priorities: 1 SF School Funding, 2 PP Privatization w Public Funds, 3 RR Recruitment/Retention, 4 MH Mental Health, 5 IT Infrastructure/Technology 6 EP Education Policy, 7 RT Revenue/Taxation, 8 PL Pension Laws, 9 SP State Policy Page 11