SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

April 30, 2001 Hearing Room B

1:00 PM Tapes 106 - 108

MEMBERS PRESENT: Sen. Bill Fisher, Chair

Sen. Margaret Carter, Vice-Chair

Sen. Gary George

Sen. Frank Shields

Sen. Ken Messerle

MEMBER EXCUSED: Sen. Gary George

Sen. Ken Messerle

STAFF PRESENT: Rick Berkobien, Administrator

Andrew Morris, Committee Assistant

MEASURES HEARD: SB 888 Work Session

HB 2082A Public Hearing and Work Session

HB 2672A Public Hearing

HB 2259A Public Hearing and Work Session

HB 2265A Public Hearing and Work Session

HB 3053 Public Hearing and Work Session

HB 3208 Public Hearing and Work Session

HB 3338 Public Hearing and Work Session

These minutes are in compliance with Senate and House Rules. Only text enclosed in quotation marks reports a speaker’s exact words. For complete contents, please refer to the tapes.

TAPE/#	Speaker	Comments
TAPE 106, A
004	Chair Fisher	Calls meeting to order at 1:20 p.m. and opens a work session on SB 888.
SB 888 WORK SESSION
007	Rick Berkobien	Administrator. Explains SB 888 and the –1 amendments (EXHIBIT A) to the committee.
024	Sen. Shields	Comments on SB 888 and HB 2017.
030	Jim Carlson	Oregon Health Care Association. Explains the differences between SB 888 and HB 2017 (EXHIBIT B). Comments on issues facing long term care facilities.
058	Dan Kaplan	Senior Disabled Services Division (SDSD). Comments on nursing home occupancy.
078	Sen. Shields	Asks if community partnerships are possible.
087	Kaplan	Responds affirmatively. Explains Oregon’s long term care system.
104	Carlson	Comments on the local process.
110	Kaplan	Comments on the intention of the presented legislation.
133	Sen. Carter	Provides personal opinion. Asks about the intention of HB 2017.
168	Carlson	Responds the –1 amendments encompass the intention of HB 2017.
182	Sen. Carter	Provides further comments.
196	Jacqueline Zimmer	AAA. States support of SB 888. Comments on capacity issues.
220	Sen. Carter	MOTION: Moves to ADOPT SB 888-1 amendments dated 04/16/01.
		VOTE: 3-0 AYE: 3 - Carter, Shields, Fisher EXCUSED: 2 - George, Messerle
222	Chair Fisher	The motion CARRIES.
224	Sen. Carter	MOTION: Moves SB 888 to the floor with a DO PASS AS AMENDED recommendation and BE REFERRED to the committee on Ways and Means by prior reference.
		VOTE: 3-0 AYE: 3 - Carter, Shields, Fisher EXCUSED: 2 - George, Messerle
224	Chair Fisher	The motion CARRIES.
246	Chair Fisher	Closes the work session on SB 888 and opens a public hearing on HB 2082A.
HB 2082A PUBLIC HEARING
264	Rep. Janet Carlson	HD 32. Testifies in support of HB 2082A (EXHIBIT C).
277	Chair Fisher	Enters a letter from Rep. Gary Hansen into the record (EXHIBIT D).
285	Rep. Carlson	Explains Community Learning Centers. Comments on existing centers. Gives a sectional analysis of HB 2082A.
TAPE 107, A
000	Rep. Carlson	Continues sectional analysis.
077	Sen. Carter	Asks about mandates.
083	Rep. Carlson	Explains the intention of the bill. Continues analysis.
127	Chair Fisher	Asks about student learning centers.
132	Rep. Carlson	Explains the definition of community learning centers. States an openness to working with partnerships.
144	Chair Fisher	Enters letters into the record (EXHIBIT E).
150	Michael Harris	Elementary school principal, Schools Uniting Neighborhoods. Testifies in support of HB 2082A (EXHIBIT F). Discusses the benefits of community learning centers. Relates a specific case.
236	Teri Urban	Learning by Inviting Grownups and Hope To School (LIGHTS) Community Learning Centers. Testifies in support of HB 2082A (EXHIBIT G). Comments on work being done by LIGHTS.
300	Gjerda Sannes	Waldo Middle School. Testifies in support of HB 2082A. Discusses the progress in her school due to the community learning center.
341	Linda Ludwig	League of Oregon Cities. Testifies in support of HB 2082A (EXHIBIT H). Comments on the potential fiscal impact.
380	Sen. Shields	Asks about the fiscal impact.
384	Ludwig	Responds the bill has mandates.
420	Chair Fisher	Comments on the potential fiscal impact.
430	Rep. Carlson	Explains the fiscal impact.
TAPE 106, B
000	Rep. Carlson	Continues explaining the impact.
021	Sen. Shields	Provides personal opinion.
027	Mickie Lansing	Oregon Commission on Children and Families. Comments on the commission’s involvement with community learning centers. States the commission’s role would be to organize the learning centers. Comments on the need for adequate funding.
096	Rep. Carlson	Discusses staffing costs.
099	Sen. Shields	Clarifies Rep. Carlson’s statement.
108	Chair Fisher	Closes the public hearing on HB2082A and opens a public hearing on HB 2672A.
HB 2672A PUBLIC HEARING
115	Chair Fisher	Closes the public hearing on HB 2672A and opens a public hearing on HB 2259A.
HB 2259A PUBLIC HEARING
142	Sue Wilson	Health Licensing Office. Testifies in support of HB 2259A (EXHIBIT I). Explains the background of HB 2259A. Comments on the intention of the bill. States that the boards involved support HB 2259A.
183	Chair Fisher	Closes the public hearing on HB 2259A and opens a work session on HB 2259A.
HB 2259A PUBLIC HEARING
186	Sen. Carter	MOTION: Moves HB 2259A to the floor with a DO PASS recommendation.
		VOTE: 3-0 AYE: 3 - Carter, Shields, Fisher EXCUSED: 2 - George, Messerle
195	Chair Fisher	The motion CARRIES. SEN. CARTER will lead discussion on the floor.
200	Chair Fisher	Closes the work session on HB 2259A and opens a public hearing on HB 2672A.
HB 2672A PUBLIC HEARING
203	Rep. Betsy Close	HD 36. Testifies in support of HB 2672A (EXHIBIT J).
243	Chair Fisher	Asks about continuing education requirements.
250	Rep. Close	Responds by explaining continuing education requirements.
267	Chair Fisher	Enters a letter into the record (EXHIBIT K).
274	Sen. Shields	Asks who would review the continuing education.
278	Rep. Close	Responds the childcare division. States the division requested the requirements last session.
301	Sen. Carter	Asks if the division is willing to work on curriculum.
321	Rep. Close	Responds affirmatively.
342	Tom Olsen	Childcare Division. Testifies on HB 2672A (EXHIBIT L). Comments on training. Explains the difficulty of reviewing written statements relating to childcare license renewal.
TAPE 107, B
000	Olsen	Explains possible education resources.
010	Chair Fisher	Clarifies Olsen’s statements.
016	Olsen	Comments on proof of certification.
022	Mark Overbeck	Commission For Child Care. Testifies on HB 2672A. States the need for amendments. States agreement with the principals of HB 2672A. Relates the commission’s concerns.
056	Chair Fisher	Asks about previous legislation.
059	Overbeck	Responds he is unsure.
065	Chair Fisher	Provides personal opinion.
076	Overbeck	Comments on the cost of HB 2672A.
088	Olsen	Reviews scholarships available to help with continuing education requirements.
108	Chair Fisher	Comments on educational resources.
113	Rep. Close	Explains that there will be a cost for license renewal.
123	Chair Fisher	Provides his personal opinion.
139	Rep. Close	States the bill could be absorbed into current budgets.
145	Sen. Carter	Discusses accommodation between involved parties.
157	Chair Fisher	Comments on certification.
196	Sen. Carter	Asks how the workload can be shared.
201	Rep. Close	States that employees are already conducting on-site reviews.
208	Chair Fisher	Comments on continuing education.
240	Sen. Carter	Asks about the role of the Child Care Commission.
249	Overbeck	States the commission has concerns about the legislation, but chose not to oppose it.
263	Sen. Carter	Provides personal opinion.
289	Olsen	Comments on available resources to help with training costs.
311	Rep. Close	Comments on the proposed amendments.
320	Chair Fisher	Provides personal opinion.
332	Chair Fisher	Closes the public hearing on HB 2672A and opens a public hearing on HB 2265A.
HB 2265A PUBLIC HEARING
345	Berkobien	Explains HB 2265A to the committee.
378	Bob Repines	Oregon Housing Community Services. Testifies in support of HB 2265A. Comments on the background of HB 2265A.
TAPE 108, A
005	Duke Shepard	Oregon Community Services Commission. States support for HB 2265A
028	Chair Fisher	Closes the public hearing on HB 2265A and opens a public hearing on HB 3053.
HB 3053 PUBLIC HEARING
033	Berkobien	Explains HB 3053 to the committee.
043	Ron Adams	Oregon Youth Conservation Corp. Testifies in support HB 3053 (EXHIBIT M). Explains HB 3053. Comments on minority involvement. Reviews the bill.
107	Chair Fisher	Closes the public hearing on HB 3053 and opens a work session on HB 3053.
HB 3053 WORK SESSION
110	Sen. Carter	MOTION: Moves HB 3053 to the floor with a DO PASS recommendation.
		VOTE: 3-0 AYE: 3 - Carter, Shields, Fisher EXCUSED: 2 - George, Messerle
125	Chair Fisher	The motion CARRIES. SEN. DUNCAN will lead discussion on the floor.
129	Chair Fisher	Closes the work session on HB 3053 and opens a public hearing on HB 3338.
HB 3338 PUBLIC HEARING
134	Berkobien	Explains HB 3338 to the committee.
144	John Chism	American Heart Association. Testifies in support of HB 3338 (EXHIBIT N).
178	Chair Fisher	Closes the public hearing on HB 3338 and opens a work session on HB 3338.
HB 3338 WORK SESSION
184	Sen. Carter	MOTION: Moves HB 3338 to the floor with a DO PASS recommendation.
		VOTE: 3-0 AYE: 3 - Carter, Shields, Fisher EXCUSED: 2 - George, Messerle
193	Chair Fisher	The motion CARRIES. SEN. SHIELDS will lead discussion on the floor.
198	Chair Fisher	Closes the work session on HB 3338 and opens a public hearing HB 3208.
HB 3208 PUBLIC HEARING
207	Rep. Tom Butler	HD 60. Testifies in support of HB 3208. Explains the background of HB 3208. Discusses the intentions of HB 3208.
248	William Love	Director, Health, Housing, Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority. Testifies in support of HB 3208 (EXHIBIT 0).
282	Chair Fisher	Closes the work session on HB 3208 and opens a work session on HB 3208.
HB 3208 WORK SESSION
287	Sen. Carter	MOTION: Moves HB 3208 to the floor with a DO PASS recommendation.
		VOTE: 3-0 AYE: 3 - Carter, Shields, Fisher EXCUSED: 2 - George, Messerle
298	Chair Fisher	The motion CARRIES. SEN. CARTER will lead discussion on the floor.
302	Chair Fisher	Closes the work session on HB 3208 and opens a work session on HB 2265A.
HB 2265A WORK SESSION
305	Sen. Carter	MOTION: Moves HB 2265A to the floor with a DO PASS recommendation and BE REFERRED to the committee on Ways and Means by prior reference.
314	Lynn Partin	Oregon Housing. Comments on the referral to ways and means. States the fiscal impact is reflected in the proposed budget.
		VOTE: 3-0 AYE: 3 - Carter, Shields, Fisher EXCUSED: 2 - George, Messerle
348	Chair Fisher	The motion CARRIES.
351	Chair Fisher	Closes the work session on HB 2265A and opens a work session on HB 2082A.
HB 2082A WORK SESSION
356	Sen. Carter	MOTION: Moves HB 2082A to the floor with a DO PASS recommendation.
		VOTE: 3-0 AYE: 3 - Carter, Shields, Fisher EXCUSED: 2 - George, Messerle
360	Chair Fisher	The motion CARRIES. SEN. FISHER will lead discussion on the floor.
385	Chair Fisher	Closes the work session on HB 2082A and adjourns the meeting at 3:36 p.m.

Submitted By, Reviewed By,

Andrew Morris, Rick Berkobien,

Committee Assistant Administrator

EXHIBIT SUMMARY

A – SB 888, -1 amendments, Staff, 8 pp.

B – SB 888, Written testimony, Jim Carlson, 3 pp.

C – HB 2082A, Articles and information, Rep. Janet Carlson, 23 pp.

D – HB 2082A, Written testimony from Rep. Gary Hansen, 1 p.

E – HB 2082A, Letters, Sen. Bill Fisher, 2 pp.

F – HB 2082A, Written testimony, Michael Harris, 2 pp.

G – HB 2082A, Written testimony and information, Teri Urban, 5 pp.

H – HB 2082A, Written testimony and report, Linda Ludwig, 7 pp.

I – HB 2259A, Written testimony, Susan Wilson, 1 p.

J – HB 2672A, Written testimony, Rep. Betsy Close, 2 pp.

K – HB 2672A, Letter, Sen. Bill Fisher, 1 p.

L – HB 2672A, Letter, Tom Olsen, 2 pp.

M – HB 3053, Written testimony, Ron Adams, 8 pp.

N – HB 3338, Written testimony, John Chism, 12 pp.

O – HB 3208, Written testimony and annual report, William Love, 21 pp.