SAM Followed Bills 2021 Legislative Session - Status Report Updated 4/1/21

Bill # Primary Sponsor Status Status Date Short Title Position Status HB 2 (R) HD 18 (S) Hearing -- (S) Finance and 03/31/2021; 2:00 General Appropriations Act 7 RT. Monitor Live Claims PM, Rm 317 HB 3 (R) HD 86 Chapter Number Assigned 2/18/2021 Supplemental Appropriations Bill 7 RT. Monitor Passed

HB 4 (R) HD 29 (S) Hearing -- (S) Finance and 04/06/2021; 9:00 Appropriations by Budget Amendment 7 RT. Monitor Live Claims AM, Rm 317 HB 5 Llew Jones (R) HD 18 (S) Referred to Committee -- (S) 3/30/2021 Long-Range Building Appropriations 5 IT. Monitor. Live Finance and Claims MSDB projects HB 10 Kenneth L Holmlund (S) Hearing -- (S) Finance and 04/06/2021; 9:00 Long-Range Information Technology 5 IT. Support Live (R) HD 38 Claims AM, Rm 317 Appropriations HB 11 Wendy McKamey (S) Referred to Committee -- (S) 3/30/2021 Treasure State Endowment Program 7 RT. Monitor Live (R) HD 19 Finance and Claims HB 13 (H) Signed by Speaker 3/31/2021 State Employee Pay Plan 9 SP. Monitor Passed (R) HD 70 HB 14 Mike Hopkins (H) Transmitted to Senate 3/31/2021 Long-Range Building Bonding Program 5 IT. Monitor Live (R) HD 92 HB 15 Fred Anderson Chapter Number Assigned 2/25/2021 Implement K-12 Inflation 1 SF. Support. Passed (R) HD 20 Action HB 16 Fred Anderson (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Allow 3- and 4-year-olds with disabilities 1 SF. Support Failed (R) HD 20 Bill Transmittal* in ANB calculations HB 25 (D) HD 82 (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Clarify funding for education of children 4 MH. Support Failed Bill Transmittal* in residential treatment HB 26 Moffie Funk (D) HD 82 (C) Draft Delivered to Requester 3/17/2021 Clarify the definition of pupil 6 EP. Support Passed

HB 27 Moffie Funk (D) HD 82 (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Authorize school districts to create 4 MH. Support Failed Bill Transmittal* "handle with care" programs HB 32 (R) HD 56 (H) Transmitted to Governor 3/23/2021 Repeal ending fund balance limits for 1 SF. Support Passed school district funds HB 33 Sue Vinton (R) HD 56 (H) Transmitted to Governor 3/24/2021 Clarify school funding related to 1 SF. Support Passed anticipated enrollment increases HB 46 David Bedey (R) HD 86 (S) Hearing -- (S) Education and 03/24/2021; 3:00 Revise special education funding 1 SF. Support. Live Cultural Resources PM, Rm 422 Action

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 4/1/21

Bill # Primary Sponsor Status Status Date Short Title Position Status HB 59 Jim Hamilton (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Revise funding provisions in PERS 8 PL. Monitor. Failed (D) HD 61 Bill Transmittal* Increase employer contribution HB 67 Llew Jones (R) HD 18 (S) Hearing -- (S) Finance and 04/01/2021; 8:00 Generally revise community college 1 SF. Monitor Live Claims AM, Rm 317 funding laws HB 68 Chapter Number Assigned 2/23/2021 Provide early school enrollment for 6 EP. Support Passed (R) HD 75 children of relocated military families HB 69 Wendy McKamey (H) Tabled in Committee* -- (H) 1/27/2021 Eliminate reduced-price co-pays for 6 EP. Support Failed (R) HD 19 Education school meals HB 70 Kenneth L Holmlund (H) Signed by Governor 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 81 Jim Hamilton (H) Signed by Speaker 3/31/2021 Generally revise laws on administration 8 PL. Monitor Passed (D) HD 61 of MPERA retirement systems HB 88 Marta Bertoglio (H) Signed by Speaker 3/31/2021 Generally revise laws on administration 8 PL. Monitor Passed (R) HD 75 of TRS HB 89 Wendy McKamey (H) Returned from Enrolling 3/31/2021 Revise transformational learning program 1 SF. Monitor. Passed (R) HD 19 Adds lottery system HB 90 Dennis R Lenz (S) Hearing -- (S) Public Health, 03/15/2021; 3:00 Create an emergency protective services 4 MH. Monitor Live (R) HD 53 Welfare and Safety PM, Rm 317 hearing in CPS removals HB 97 Wendy McKamey (H) Transmitted to Governor 3/30/2021 Revise ethics laws regarding application 6 EP. Monitor Passed (R) HD 19 to boards and commissions HB 102 (R) HD 58 Chapter Number Assigned 2/18/2021 Generally revise gun laws 6 EP. Monitor. Passed Gun laws HB 105 Ron Marshall (H) Signed by Governor 3/24/2021 Generally revise unlawful transactions 6 EP. Monitor Passed (R) HD 87 with children laws HB 106 Ron Marshall (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Prohibit expansion of the clean 6 EP. Monitor Failed (R) HD 87 Bill Transmittal* indoor air act HB 107 Ron Marshall (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Revise mill levy election laws 7 RT. Oppose. Failed (R) HD 87 Bill Transmittal* Requires two- thirds approval

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 4/1/21

Bill # Primary Sponsor Status Status Date Short Title Position Status HB 112 John Fuller (R) HD 8 (S) Scheduled for 3rd Reading 4/1/2021 Require interscholastic athletes to 6 EP. Monitor Live participate under sex assigned at birth HB 127 (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Revise property tax payment procedure 7 RT. Monitor Failed (R) HD 69 Bill Transmittal* HB 128 (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Create renewable energy trust fund 5 IT. Monitor Failed (R) HD 12 Bill Transmittal* HB 129 David Bedey (R) HD 86 (S) Returned to House with 3/26/2021 Revise the Family Education Savings Act 6 EP. Monitor Live Amendments HB 130 David Bedey (R) HD 86 (H) Transmitted to Governor 3/26/2021 Generally revise laws related to 5 IT. Monitor Passed alternative project delivery contracts HB 132 Fred Anderson (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Require property tax bill to include 7 RT. Monitor Failed (R) HD 20 Bill Transmittal* comparison to prior year HB 137 Ron Marshall (S) Tabled in Committee -- (S) 3/17/2021 Generally revise vaping and alternative 6 EP. Oppose Failed (R) HD 87 Business, Labor, and Economic nicotine products laws Affairs 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 148 Linda Reksten (H) Bill Withdrawn per House 1/28/2021 Revise property reappraisal cycle for 7 RT. Monitor Failed (R) HD 12 Rule H30-50(3)(b)* class three and four property HB 159 Llew Jones (R) HD 18 (H) Returned from Enrolling 3/31/2021 Revise governor's power to spend certain 9 SP. Monitor Passed unanticipated federal funds 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 HB 168 Bill Mercer (R) HD 46 (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Generally revise laws related to union 6 EP. Monitor Failed Bill Transmittal* fees HB 176 (R) HD 88 (H) Sent to Enrolling 3/30/2021 Close late voter registration on Friday 9 SP. Monitor Passed before the election HB 181 (S) Hearing -- (S) Education and 03/31/2021; 3:00 Reauthorizing the e-rate broadband 5 IT. Support Live (R) HD 45 Cultural Resources PM, Rm 422 program 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

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 4/1/21

Bill # Primary Sponsor Status Status Date Short Title Position Status HB 192 Linda Reksten (H) Returned from Enrolling 3/31/2021 Revising laws related to school major 5 IT. Monitor Passed (R) HD 12 maintenance funding HB 206 David Bedey (R) HD 86 (S) Hearing -- (S) Education and 03/24/2021; 3:00 Revise education laws related to tuition 6 EP. Support. MT- Live Cultural Resources PM, Rm 422 and in-state treatment PEC HB 207 (R) HD 2 (H) Sent to Enrolling 3/29/2021 Generally revise school bus safety laws 6 EP. Monitor Passed HB 210 Moffie Funk (D) HD 82 (H) Signed by Governor 3/25/2021 Provide for licensure of speech-language 6 EP. Monitor Passed pathology and audiology assistants HB 218 Mike Hopkins (H) Returned from Enrolling 3/29/2021 Revise campus free speech laws 6 EP. Monitor Passed (R) HD 92 HB 219 (H) Tabled in Committee* -- (H) 3/31/2021 Create computer coding student 6 EP. Monitor Failed (D) HD 32 Education employment pilot program HB 227 (H) Tabled in Committee* -- (H) 2/3/2021 Establish student mental health screening 4 MH. Monitor Failed (D) HD 84 Education pilot program HB 233 Fred Anderson (S) Hearing -- (S) Finance and 04/01/2021; 8:00 Revise funding for students with 1 SF. Monitor Live (R) HD 20 Claims AM, Rm 317 disabilities HB 246 Marta Bertoglio (H) Sent to Enrolling 3/29/2021 Revise education laws to enhance local 6 EP. Support. MT- Passed (R) HD 75 control and opportunities for pupils PEC HB 250 (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Revise immunization requirements for 6 EP. Monitor Failed (R) HD 33 Bill Transmittal* pharmacists 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 252 Llew Jones (R) HD 18 (H) Sent to Enrolling 3/29/2021 Non-refundable tax credit for employer- 7 RT. Monitor Passed paid education of trade professions HB 261 (R) HD 11 (H) 2nd Reading Not Passed; 3rd 3/30/2021 Constitutional amendment for taxpayer 7 RT. Oppose Live Reading Vote Required protection act to limit tax types HB 267 Neil Duram (R) HD 2 (S) Hearing -- (S) Highways and 03/16/2021; 3:00 Improve school bus safety laws 6 EP. Monitor Live Transportation PM, Rm 405 HB 279 Seth Berglee (R) HD 58 (H) Committee Report--Bill 3/31/2021 Revise laws related to tax credit 2 PP. Oppose. MT- Live Passed as Amended -- (H) scholarship and innovative education PEC Appropriations programs HB 283 Fred Anderson (H) Transmitted to Governor 3/26/2021 Revise workers' compensation laws 6 EP. Monitor Passed (R) HD 20 relating to student interns

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 4/1/21

Bill # Primary Sponsor Status Status Date Short Title Position Status HB 286 Jonathan Windy Boy (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 291 Moffie Funk (D) HD 82 (H) Sent to Enrolling 3/29/2021 Requiring coverage of amplification 6 EP. Monitor Passed devices, services for kids with hearing loss HB 300 (S) Hearing -- (S) Highways and 03/25/2021; 3:00 Generally revise school transportation 6 EP. Monitor Live (R) HD 37 Transportation PM, Rm 405 laws HB 301 Jerry Schillinger (H) Bill Withdrawn per House 3/17/2021 Require additional illumination at rail 6 EP. Monitor Failed (R) HD 37 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 315 Mary Ann Dunwell (H) Tabled in Committee* -- (H) 2/19/2021 Implement 988 suicide prevention lifeline 4 MH. Monitor Failed (D) HD 84 Energy, Technology and Federal Relations HB 323 (R) HD 54 (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Generally revise pension laws 8 PL. Oppose Failed Bill Transmittal* HB 328 Connie Keogh (H) Sent to Enrolling 3/31/2021 Provide guidelines for assessing language 6 EP.Monitor Passed (D) HD 91 development in deaf children HB 329 Sue Vinton (R) HD 56 (S) Hearing -- (S) Education and 03/29/2021; 3:00 Establish the Students with Special Needs 2 PP. Oppose. Gov Live Cultural Resources PM, Rm 422 Equal Opportunity Act G Request

HB 330 Llew Jones (R) HD 18 (S) Hearing -- (S) Finance and 04/01/2021; 8:00 Generally revise laws related to budget 7 RT. Monitor Live Claims AM, Rm 317 stability and managing volatility

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 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 HB 349 Mike Hopkins (H) Sent to Enrolling 3/30/2021 Protect freedom of association and speech 6 EP. Monitor Passed (R) HD 92 at public postsecondary campuses

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 4/1/21

Bill # Primary Sponsor Status Status Date Short Title Position Status HB 350 (R) HD 9 (S) Hearing -- (S) Highways and 03/25/2021; 3:00 Generally revise school bus laws 6 EP. Monitor Live Transportation PM, Rm 405

HB 356 Dennis R Lenz (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Prohibit anonymous reporting of child 4 MH. Monitor Failed (R) HD 53 Bill Transmittal* abuse and neglect cases HB 359 (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Revising net metering rates 5 IT. Monitor Failed (R) HD 44 Bill Transmittal* HB 369 (H) 2nd Reading Not Passed* 3/11/2021 Support school-based prevention 4 MH. Monitor Failed (D) HD 81 programs 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 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 HB 392 Jonathan Windy Boy (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Generally revise language immersion 6 EP. Monitor Failed (D) HD 32 Bill Transmittal* laws HB 403 Tyson T Running Wolf (H) Scheduled for 3rd Reading 4/1/2021 Create "grow your own" teacher grant 3 RR. Support. Live (D) HD 16 program MT-PEC HB 404 (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Generally revise education funding 1 SF. Monitor Failed (R) HD 52 Bill Transmittal* relating to oil and gas distribution HB 415 Jennifer Carlson (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Prohibit discrimination based on 9 SP. Monitor Failed (R) HD 69 Bill Transmittal* vaccination status HB 422 (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Authorize municipalities to operate 5 IT. Monitor Failed (D) HD 65 Bill Transmittal* broadband utilities HB 428 Bill Mercer (R) HD 46 (S) Committee Report--Bill 3/25/2021 Generally revise civil liability laws 9 SP. Monitor Live Concurred -- (S) Judiciary related to state and local government HB 435 Bill Mercer (R) HD 46 (S) Committee Report--Bill 3/22/2021 Generally revise civil liability laws for 9 SP. Support. MT- Live Concurred -- (S) Business, Labor, government PEC and Economic Affairs HB 436 Scot Kerns (R) HD 23 (S) Hearing -- (S) Judiciary 03/16/2021; 8:00 Generally revise firearms laws 9 SP. Monitor Live AM, Rm 303

HB 454 (R) HD 55 (H) Returned from Enrolling 3/31/2021 Revise school tuition laws 6 EP. Support. MT- Passed 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 6 SAM Followed Bills 2021 Legislative Session - Status Report Updated 4/1/21

Bill # Primary Sponsor Status Status Date Short Title Position Status HB 465 Scot Kerns (R) HD 23 (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Limit school district superintendent 6 EP. Oppose. Cap Failed Bill Transmittal* salaries Supt Salary HB 467 (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Revise public education laws to ban lunch 6 EP. Monitor Failed (D) HD 48 Bill Transmittal* shaming 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 497 Bill Mercer (R) HD 46 (S) Hearing -- (S) State 03/17/2021; 3:00 Establish interim budget committees 9 SP. Monitor Live Administration PM, Rm 335

HB 499 (H) Sent to Enrolling 3/31/2021 Revise child abuse and neglect laws 6 EP. Monitor Passed (R) HD 26 regarding reasonable efforts HB 532 (D) HD 98 (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Generally revise bond and levy 6 EP. Monitor Failed Bill Transmittal* notification laws 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 HB 540 Seth Berglee (R) HD 58 (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Revise high school and elementary school 6 EP. Oppose Failed Bill Transmittal* district laws HB 542 Derek Skees (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 543 (R) HD 36 (H) Sent to Enrolling 3/29/2021 Revise laws related to school instruction 6 EP. Oppose. MT- Passed on the Constitution and the Pledge PEC HB 547 Jim Hamilton (H) 3rd Reading Failed* 3/17/2021 Require legislative fiscal division to 8 PL. Monitor Failed (D) HD 61 contract for actuarial services HB 556 Kenneth Walsh (H) Sent to Enrolling 3/31/2021 Provide alternative means of earning high 6 EP. Monitor Passed (R) HD 71 school diploma 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* HB 572 Derek Skees (R) HD 11 (S) Hearing -- (S) Education and 03/29/2021; 3:00 Establish Montana school marshal 6 EP. Monitor Live Cultural Resources PM, Rm 422 program

HB 575 Kerri Seekins-Crowe (H) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Prohibit school programming that may 6 EP. Oppose. MT- Failed (R) HD 43 Bill Transmittal* transmit infectious agents PEC HB 611 Ross H Fitzgerald (H) Sent to Enrolling 3/29/2021 Revise requirements for American flags at 6 EP. Monitor Passed (R) HD 17 schools

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 4/1/21

Bill # Primary Sponsor Status Status Date Short Title Position Status HB 612 (H) Tabled in Committee* -- (H) 3/15/2021 Revise education laws to allow additional 6 EP. Monitor Failed (R) HD 21 Education student eligibility due to Covid-19 HB 616 Mike Hopkins (S) Scheduled for 3rd Reading 4/1/2021 Revise laws related to the adoption of a 7 RT. Monitor Live (R) HD 92 tax increment provision HB 623 Jessica Karjala (H) Tabled in Committee* -- (H) 3/31/2021 Appropriate funds for suicide prevention 4 MH. Monitor Failed (D) HD 48 Appropriations grants HB 624 (S) Referred to Committee -- (S) 3/30/2021 Establish a business task force on child 6 EP. Monitor Live (D) HD 63 Business, Labor, and Economic care Affairs HB 630 David Bedey (R) HD 86 (S) Hearing -- (S) Finance and 03/26/2021; 9:00 Appropriate CARES II funds, 1 SF. Support. MT- Live Claims AM, Rm 317 supplemental, and temporarily revise ed PEC funding HB 632 (R) HD 7 (H) 2nd Reading Passed as 3/30/2021 Implement receipt of and appropriate 1 SF. Support. Live Amended federal stimulus and COVID recovery Action funds HB 633 Ed Hill (R) HD 28 (H) Tabled in Committee* -- (H) 3/31/2021 Establish the public charter schools act 2 PP. Oppose Failed Education HB 636 (R) HD 57 (H) Tabled in Committee* -- (H) 3/25/2021 Revise property tax rates for agricultural, 7 RT. Monitor Failed Taxation commercial, and residential property

HB 639 (R) HD 4 (H) Tabled in Committee* -- (H) 3/25/2021 Revise laws related to adoption of a tax 7 RT. Monitor Failed Taxation increment provision HB 642 (H) Tabled in Committee* -- (H) 3/31/2021 Establish a farm-to-school grant program 6 EP. Monitor Failed (D) HD 60 Education at OPI HB 644 Jonathan Windy Boy (H) Hearing -- (H) Education 03/29/2021; 3:00 Establish tribal computer programming 6 EP. Monitor Live (D) HD 32 PM, Rm 137 boost scholarship program

HB 657 Tyson T Running Wolf (H) Tabled in Committee* -- (H) 3/31/2021 Establish the rural broadband revolving 5 IT. Monitor Failed (D) HD 16 Energy, Technology and Federal loan account Relations HB 663 Brandon Ler (R) HD 35 (H) Scheduled for 2nd Reading 4/1/2021 Generally revising school funding to 1 SF. Support Live increase GTB and lower property taxes

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 4/1/21

Bill # Primary Sponsor Status Status Date Short Title Position Status HB 671 David Bedey (R) HD 86 (H) Committee Executive Action-- 3/29/2021 Implement provisions of HB2 - Section E - 6 EP. Monitor Live Bill Passed -- (H) Appropriations education

HB 673 Katie Sullivan (H) Tabled in Committee* -- (H) 3/31/2021 Providing for the Montana broadband 5 IT. Monitor Failed (D) HD 89 Energy, Technology and Federal coordinator Relations HB 674 Neil Duram (R) HD 2 (H) Tabled in Committee* -- (H) 3/29/2021 Establish the driving the future grant 6 EP. Monitor Failed Transportation program to recruit school bus drivers HB 684 Mark Thane (D) HD 99 (H) Tabled in Committee* -- (H) 3/29/2021 Revise laws related to school bus safety 6 EP. Monitor Failed Transportation HJ 8 Frank Garner (R) HD 7 (S) Hearing -- (S) State 03/29/2021; 3:00 Provide for a study of pension laws 8 PL. Support Live Administration PM, Rm 335

HJ 25 (D) HD 77 (H) Tabled in Committee* -- (H) 3/31/2021 Request interim study of student debt 6 EP. Monitor Failed Education HJ 28 Ed Hill (R) HD 28 (H) Tabled in Committee* -- (H) 3/31/2021 Request interim study of combining 9 SP. Monitor Failed State Administration school with primary or general elections SB 1 Douglas (Doug) Kary Chapter Number Assigned 2/23/2021 Revise lobbying laws to update 9 SP. Monitor Passed (R) SD 22 terminology and conform lobbying definition SB 15 Janet Ellis (D) SD 41 (S) Signed by Governor 3/16/2021 Revise election laws related to 9 SP. Monitor Passed accessibility for disabled electors SB 16 Jen Gross (D) SD 25 (H) Hearing -- (H) Human 04/12/2021; 3:00 Allow minors to consent to emergency 4 MH. Monitor Live Services PM, Rm 152 shelter and services

SB 18 Daniel R Salomon (S) Signed by Governor 3/26/2021 Establish graduation requirements for 6 EP. Support Passed (R) SD 47 educationally-disrupted youth SB 22 Daniel R Salomon (S) Signed by Governor 3/23/2021 Clarify amount of support for state-level 1 SF. Support. Passed (R) SD 47 strengthening CTSO program Action SB 23 Daniel R Salomon Chapter Number Assigned 2/23/2021 Eliminate state school flexibility account 6 EP. Support Passed (R) SD 47 SB 24 Daniel R Salomon Chapter Number Assigned 2/25/2021 Allow nonoperating school districts to 6 EP. Support. MT- Passed (R) SD 47 retain oil and gas revenue PEC SB 25 Daniel R Salomon Chapter Number Assigned 2/23/2021 Revise duties of Education Interim 6 EP. Monitor Passed (R) SD 47 Committee regarding MUS

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 4/1/21

Bill # Primary Sponsor Status Status Date Short Title Position Status SB 42 (H) Tabled in Committee -- (H) 3/15/2021 Allow use of school major maintenance 5 IT. Support Failed (D) SD 12 Education funds for lead remediation SB 51 Jason W Ellsworth (H) Hearing -- (H) Appropriations 03/17/2021; 2:00 Exempting certain fiber optic, coaxial 5 IT. Monitor Live (R) SD 43 PM, Rm 102 cable from property taxation

SB 65 Steve Fitzpatrick (S) Returned from Enrolling 3/31/2021 Revise civil liability laws 9 SP. Monitor Passed (R) SD 10 SB 72 Keith Regier (R) SD 3 (S) Returned from Enrolling 3/31/2021 Revise school laws related to 6 EP. Monitor Passed participation in extracurricular activities SB 74 Daniel R Salomon Chapter Number Assigned 3/2/2021 Revise county school transportation laws 6 EP. Support. MT- Passed (R) SD 47 PEC SB 75 Daniel R Salomon (S) Transmitted to Governor 3/29/2021 Revise school funding laws related to 6 EP. Support. MT- Passed (R) SD 47 unforeseen emergencies PEC SB 80 Keith Regier (R) SD 3 (S) Signed by Governor 3/26/2021 Limit the duration of interlocal 6 EP. Monitor Passed agreements 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 95 Edith (S) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Revise school funding inflationary 1 SF. Support Failed (Edie) McClafferty Bill Transmittal* adjustment (D) SD 38 SB 99 (R) SD 27 (H) Committee Report--Bill 3/23/2021 Establish parameters for K-12 human 6 EP. Oppose Live Concurred -- (H) Education sexuality education SB 107 Bryce Bennett (S) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Extend close of regular registration until 9 SP. Monitor Failed (D) SD 50 Bill Transmittal* 10 days before election day SB 109 Daniel R Salomon (S) Transmitted to Governor 3/29/2021 Revise laws related to gifted and talented 6 EP. Oppose, Passed (R) SD 47 education Amended Support. MT-PEC

SB 118 Terry Gauthier (S) Signed by Governor 3/18/2021 Revise laws relating to false statements to 9 SP. Monitor Passed (R) SD 40 employers and workers' compensation

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 4/1/21

Bill # Primary Sponsor Status Status Date Short Title Position Status 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 133 Greg Hertz (R) SD 6 (S) Transmitted to Governor 3/25/2021 Revise property tax appraisal and tax 7 RT. Monitor Passed appeal process SB 146 Shane A Morigeau (S) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Establish Indigenous People's Day 6 EP. Monitor Failed (D) SD 48 Bill Transmittal* SB 157 Steve Hinebauch (H) Committee Report--Bill 3/23/2021 Allow nonpublic students to participate in 2 PP. Oppose. MT- Live (R) SD 18 Concurred -- (H) Education public school extracurriculars PEC SB 183 Greg Hertz (R) SD 6 (H) Hearing -- (H) Energy, 03/15/2021; 3:00 Revise statute of limitation laws regarding 5 IT. Monitor Live Technology and Federal Relations PM, Rm 472 overbilling of telecom services

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 SB 206 Mark Sweeney (H) Committee Report--Bill 3/23/2021 Revise report publication date for teacher 6 EP. Monitor Live (D) SD 39 Concurred -- (H) Education loan forgiveness program SB 212 Ryan Osmundson (H) Tabled in Committee -- (H) 3/12/2021 Revise laws related to property tax bills 7 RT. Monitor Failed (R) SD 15 Taxation SB 254 Mary McNally (H) Hearing -- (H) Energy, 03/19/2021; 3:00 Revising daylight savings time 6 EP. Monitor. Live (D) SD 24 Technology and Federal Relations PM, Rm 472 SAM R #18-03

SB 259 Theresa Manzella (S) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Restrict governmental entity from 6 EP. Oppose. MT- Failed (R) SD 44 Bill Transmittal* interfering with parental rights PEC SB 272 Gordon Vance (H) Hearing -- (H) Energy, 03/17/2021; 3:00 Generally revise Montana Information 5 IT. Monitor Live (R) SD 34 Technology and Federal Relations PM, Rm 472 Technology Act

SB 277 Tom McGillvray (H) Scheduled for 3rd Reading 4/1/2021 Generally revising laws related to state's 9 SP. Monitor Live (R) SD 23 rights SB 283 Carl Glimm (R) SD 2 (H) Committee Report--Bill 3/30/2021 Generally revise laws regarding firearms 6 EP. Monitor Live Concurred -- (H) Judiciary on school grounds SB 289 Brian Hoven (R) SD 13 (S) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Revise employment application by 6 EP. Oppose. MT- Failed Bill Transmittal* eliminating reference to criminal record PEC SB 297 Jason W Ellsworth (H) Referred to Committee -- (H) 3/17/2021 ConnectMT Act to establish broadband 5 IT. Monitor Live (R) SD 43 Energy, Technology and Federal deployment Relations

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 SAM Followed Bills 2021 Legislative Session - Status Report Updated 4/1/21

Bill # Primary Sponsor Status Status Date Short Title Position Status SB 298 Keith Regier (R) SD 3 (S) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Establish right of conscience laws for K- 2 PP. Oppose. MT- Failed Bill Transmittal* 12 public education PEC SB 300 Carl Glimm (R) SD 2 (S) Free Conference Committee 3/31/2021 Generally revise laws related to driver 6 EP. Monitor Live Appointed -- (S) Free Conference education

SB 305 Mike Lang (R) SD 17 (S) Transmitted to Governor 3/31/2021 Revise and extend state lands 7 RT. Support. MT-Passed reimbursement block grant for schools PEC SB 311 Shannon O'Brien (S) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Generally revise child care scholarship 6 EP. Monitor Failed (D) SD 46 Bill Transmittal* program laws SB 342 Shannon O'Brien (S) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Generally revise laws related to preschool 6 EP. Monitor Failed (D) SD 46 Bill Transmittal* programs SB 343 Shannon O'Brien (S) Tabled in Committee* -- (S) 3/22/2021 Establish Montana TEC scholarship 6 EP. Monitor Failed (D) SD 46 Education and Cultural Resources program to promote CTE

SB 355 Mike Lang (R) SD 17 (H) Committee Report--Bill 3/31/2021 Revise payments related to state school 7 RT. Monitor Live Concurred as Amended -- (H) trust lands Taxation SB 356 Jen Gross (D) SD 25 (H) Referred to Committee -- (H) 3/8/2021 Revise Montana parents as scholars 6 EP. Monitor Live Education program eligibility SB 368 Theresa Manzella (S) Missed Deadline for General 3/2/2021 Revise immunization laws related to day- 6 EP. Monitor Failed (R) SD 44 Bill Transmittal* care facilities SB 375 Keith Regier (R) SD 3 (S) Tabled in Committee* -- (S) 3/31/2021 Limit property tax increases for certain 7 RT. Monitor Failed Taxation individuals SB 385 Greg Hertz (R) SD 6 (S) Tabled in Committee* -- (S) 3/31/2021 Revise special district laws and provide 1 RT. Monitor Failed Local Government time limit on property tax levies SB 387 Brian Hoven (R) SD 13 (S) Tabled in Committee* -- (S) 3/31/2021 Generally revise teachers' retirement 8 PL. Monitor Failed State Administration system SB 388 Greg Hertz (R) SD 6 (S) Tabled in Committee* -- (S) 3/31/2021 Provide for infrastructure through tax 7 RT. Oppose Failed Local Government increment financing SB 389 Brian Hoven (R) SD 13 (S) Tabled in Committee* -- (S) 3/31/2021 Generally revise public employees' 8 PL. Monitor Failed State Administration retirement system SB 393 Bob Keenan (R) SD 5 (S) Tabled in Committee* -- (S) 3/31/2021 Generally revise laws related to public's 6 EP. Monitor Failed Judiciary right to know and participate

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 12 SAM Followed Bills 2021 Legislative Session - Status Report Updated 4/1/21

Bill # Primary Sponsor Status Status Date Short Title Position Status SB 398 Jason W Ellsworth (S) Hearing -- (S) Business, 03/31/2021; 9:00 Generally revise vaping laws 6 EP. Monitor Live (R) SD 43 Labor, and Economic Affairs AM, Rm 422

SB 400 Theresa Manzella (S) Hearing -- (S) Judiciary 04/01/2021; 8:00 Restrict governmental entity from 6 EP. Oppose. MT- Live (R) SD 44 AM, Rm 303 interfering with parental rights PEC

SJ 1 Cary Smith (R) SD 27 (H) Committee Report--Bill 1/21/2021 Senate Joint Resolution on the joint rules 9 SP. Monitor Live Concurred as Amended -- (H) Rules SJ 17 Bryce Bennett (H) Hearing -- (H) Energy, 03/19/2021; 3:00 Resolution on daylight savings time 6 EP. Oppose. Live (D) SD 50 Technology and Federal Relations PM, Rm 472 SAM Res #18-03

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 SR 43 Daniel R Salomon (S) Adverse Committee Report 2/18/2021 Confirm Governor appointees to Board of 6 EP. Support Failed (R) SD 47 Adopted* -- (S) Education and Public Education Cultural Resources SR 44 Daniel R Salomon (S) Filed with Secretary of State 3/2/2021 Confirm Governor appointee to Board of 6 EP. Support Passed (R) SD 47 Public Education SR 83 Daniel R Salomon (S) Filed with Secretary of State 3/26/2021 Confirm Governor's appointees to the 6 EP. Monitor Passed (R) SD 47 Board 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 13