The House Energy Committee completed executive action on several items and recorded outcomes as follows:
SB 265 — concurrence
Motion: "I move that SB 265 be concurred in." The committee conducted a roll-call vote. Result: 10 ayes, 4 noes. The clerk reported: "There are 10 ayes and 4 noes." Committee notes show the bill will go to the floor and Representative Carter was assigned to carry the bill.
HJ 20 — resolution
Motion: "HJ 20 do pass." The committee voted by voice and the clerk recorded 14 ayes and no nos on the roll call. Result: 14 ayes, 0 noes. The resolution will be carried as scheduled.
HR 3 — amended resolution urging congressional action on personal data
Motion: "HR 3 do pass as amended." Committee members adopted an amendment to direct the Montana congressional delegation to advocate to the president; the amended resolution passed on a roll-call vote. Final recorded tally: 10 ayes, 4 noes. Committee staff said copies of the resolution will be sent to the Montana congressional delegation and to the President of the United States.
Procedure and carriage: Committee members recorded votes by roll call where indicated; several measures will be carried to their respective chambers by assigned representatives. Committee staff indicated three bills were scheduled for the next hearing cycle, and the session adjourned after executive action.