HOUSE COMMITTEE ON
BUSINESS, LABOR AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS
April 07, 2003 Hearing Room E
8:30 A.M. Tapes 81
- 82
MEMBERS PRESENT: Rep. Betsy Close, Chair
Rep. Derrick Kitts, Vice-Chair
Rep. Diane Rosenbaum, Vice-Chair
Rep. Mary Gallegos
Rep. Bill Garrard
Rep. Jeff Merkley
Rep. Mike Schaufler
STAFF PRESENT: Megan
Palau, Committee Administrator
Mike Reiley, Committee Assistant
MEASURE/ISSUES HEARD: HB 3069 Public Hearing
HB 2649 Work Session
HB 3174 Public Hearing
HB 2627 Public Hearing
HB 3174 Public Hearing and Work Session
HB 2952 Public Hearing
HB 2925 Public Hearing
HB 2717 Public Hearing and Work
Session
HB 3163 Public Hearing
HB 2649 Work Session
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TAPE/# |
Speaker |
Comments |
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TAPE 81, A |
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003 |
Chair Close |
Calls meeting to order at 8:35 a.m. Opens public
hearing on HB 3069. |
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HB 3069
PUBLIC HEARING |
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007 |
Chair Close |
Closes public hearing on HB 3069. Opens work session
on HB 2649. |
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HB 2649
WORK SESSION |
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012 |
Chair Close |
Closes work session on HB 2649. Opens public hearing
on HB 3174. |
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HB 3174
PUBLIC HEARING |
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016 |
Chair Close |
Recesses public hearing on HB 3174. Opens public
hearing on HB 2627. |
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HB 2627
PUBLIC HEARING |
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019 |
Megan Palau |
Committee Administrator. Summarizes HB 2627. |
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022 |
Jerod Broadfoot |
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Local 280. Explains and testifies in support of HB 2627. |
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031 |
Chair Close |
Asks about necessity for bill. |
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033 |
Broadfoot |
Explains necessity for bill. |
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038 |
Chair Close |
Closes public hearing on HB 2627. Reopens public
hearing on HB 3174. |
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HB 3174
PUBLIC HEARING |
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043 |
Megan Palau |
Committee Adminstrator. Summarizes HB 3174. |
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060 |
Rick Thomas |
Executive Director, Independent Electrical
Contractors of Oregon. Testifies in support of HB 3174. |
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110 |
Dan OBrien |
President, Current Electrical Construction Company;
Independent Electrical Contractors of Oregon. Submits and summarizes prepared
testimony in support of HB 3174 (EXHIBIT
A). |
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220 |
Jessica Harris |
Associated General Contractors. Testifies in support
of HB 3174. Notes concerns about bill. |
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258 |
John Killin |
Director of Government Affairs, Associated Builders
and Contractors, Inc. Submits and summarizes prepared testimony in support of
HB 3174 (EXHIBIT B). |
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275 |
Scott Bray |
Northwest Electrical Specialties. Testifies in
support of HB 3174. |
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353 |
Rep. Rosenbaum |
Asks if HB 3174 would apply to homeowner doing
remodeling work. |
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359 |
Harris |
Answers yes. |
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361 |
Rep. Rosenbaum |
Notes that 7 days is short payment period. |
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367 |
Harris |
Clarifies nature of payment period. |
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379 |
Killin |
Explains that intent of HB 3174 is intended for
commercial projects rather than residential projects. |
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390 |
Rep. Rosenbaum |
Notes that bill could have unintended consequences
and suggests amendments. |
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406 |
Bill Boyd |
Constructors Contractors Board (CCB). States that
CCB is neutral on HB 3174. Notes fiscal impact. |
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The following prepared testimony is submitted for
the record without public testimony for HB 2614: |
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James Van Dyke |
Senior Deputy City Attorney, City of Portland.
Submits prepared testimony regarding HB 3174 (EXHIBIT C). |
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TAPE 82, A |
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014 |
Chair Close |
Closes public hearing on HB 3174. Opens work session
on HB 3174. |
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HB 3174
WORK SESSION |
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018 |
Rep. Kitts
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MOTION: Moves HB 3174 to the floor with a DO PASS
recommendation. |
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023 |
Rep. Rosenbaum |
States support for concept of HB 3174. Notes
objections to voting on bill before addressing concerns. |
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030 |
Rep. Schaufler |
States support for concept of HB 3174. Notes
objections to voting on bill before addressing concerns. |
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037 |
Shawn Miller |
Associated Builders and Contractors, Independent
Electrical Contractors of Oregon. States that changes to bill could be made. |
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054 |
Rep. Kitts |
Withdraws his
motion. |
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056 |
Chair Close |
Closes work session on HB 3174. Opens public hearing
on HB 2952. |
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HB 2952
PUBLIC HEARING |
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059 |
Megan Palau |
Committee Administrator. Summarizes HB 2952. |
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063 |
Paul Romain |
Oregon Beer and Wine Distributors Association.
Testifies in support of HB 2952. |
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147 |
Rep. Merkley |
Asks for clarification of language in HB 2952. |
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156 |
Romain |
Offers clarification of language in HB 2952. |
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181 |
Rep. Merkley |
Expresses concern about specificity of language in
HB 2952. |
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190 |
Romain |
Addresses concerns. |
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200 |
Michael Taylor |
State Relations Director, National Council on
Compensation Insurance. Submits and summarizes prepared testimony in
opposition to HB 2952 (EXHIBIT D). |
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225 |
Chair Close |
Asks about legal decision related to issue. |
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235 |
Taylor |
Explains legal decision. |
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243 |
Rep. Garrard |
Asks how many classifications have been created in
past five years. |
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246 |
Taylor |
Clarifies classifications created in nationally and
in Oregon. |
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257 |
John Booton |
Ombudsman for Small Business, Department of Consumer
and Business Services (DCBS). Testifies in opposition to HB 2952. |
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294 |
Chair Close |
Asks if DCBS was involved in development of HB 2952. |
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297 |
Booton |
Explains involvement in development of HB 2952. |
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310 |
Chair Close |
Asks why DCBS would not want more authority as
granted in bill. |
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312 |
Booton |
Responds. |
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320 |
Chair Close |
Asks if there is difference between office work and other
types of labor. |
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323 |
Booton |
Answers and explains compensation classification. |
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328 |
Rep. Schaufler |
Asks for clarification of classifications. |
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337 |
Booton |
Responds and explains provisions. |
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348 |
Taylor |
Offers clarification of provisions. |
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371 |
John Shilts |
Administrator, Workers Compensation Division, DCBS.
Submits and summarizes prepared testimony in regard to HB 2952 (EXHBIT E). |
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395 |
Chris Davie |
SAIF Corporation. Testifies in opposition to HB
2952. |
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421 |
Lana Butterfield |
SAFECO Insurance Company. Testifies in opposition to
HB 2952. |
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431 |
Romain |
Clarifies concerns regarding classifications. |
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TAPE 81, B |
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024 |
Rep. Rosenbaum |
Asks what HB 2952 would accomplish that current
statute does not. |
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030 |
Romain |
Clarifies provisions and effects of HB 2952. |
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047 |
Chair Close |
Closes public hearing on HB 2952. Opens public
hearing on HB 2925. |
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HB 2925
PUBLIC HEARING |
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051 |
Megan Palau |
Committee Administrator. Summarizes HB 2925. |
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052 |
Jack Barnes |
Farmers Insurance. Submits and summarizes prepared
testimony in support of HB 2925 (EXHIBIT
F). |
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074 |
Chair Close |
Closes public hearing on 2925. Opens work session on
HB 2925. |
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HB 2925
WORK SESSION |
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080 |
Rep. Gallegos
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MOTION: Moves HB 2925 to the floor with a DO PASS
recommendation. |
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VOTE:
6-0 AYE: In a roll call vote, all members present vote Aye. EXCUSED: 1 Kitts |
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Chair Close |
The motion CARRIES. REP. SCHAUFLER will lead discussion on
the floor. |
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085 |
Chair Close |
Closes work session on HB 2925. Opens public hearing
on HB 2717. |
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HB 2717
PUBLIC HEARING |
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088 |
Megan Palau |
Committee Administrator. Summarizes HB 2717. |
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100 |
Mark Long |
Administrator, Building Codes Division. Explains HB
2717 and -1 amendment. |
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123 |
Jerod Broadfoot |
National Electrical Contractors Association,
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Testifies in support of HB
2717. Explains work that has been done on HB 2717. |
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132 |
Rep. Garrard |
Asks what electrical equipment is not considered a
threat to life. |
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135 |
Long |
Explains provisions in HB 2717. |
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150 |
Steve Jackson |
Precision Interconnect. Testifies in support of HB
2717. |
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159 |
Jim Craven |
American Electronics Association. Testifies in
support of HB 2717. |
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171 |
Nathan Philips |
Chairman, Oregon Electrical and Elevator Board.
Testifies in support of HB 2717. |
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203 |
Chair Close |
Closes public hearing on HB 2717. Opens work session
on HB 2717. |
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HB 2717
WORK SESSION |
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210 |
Rep.
Rosenbaum |
MOTION: Moves to ADOPT HB 2717-1 amendments dated
4/4/03 (EXHIBIT G). |
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VOTE:
6-0 EXCUSED: 1 - Gallegos |
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Chair Close |
Hearing no objection, declares the
motion CARRIED. |
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215 |
Rep.
Rosenbaum |
MOTION: Moves HB 2717 to the floor with a DO PASS
AS AMENDED recommendation. |
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VOTE:
7-0 AYE: In a roll call vote, all members present vote Aye. |
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Chair Close |
The motion CARRIES. REP. ROSENBAUM will lead discussion on
the floor. |
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225 |
Chair Close |
Closes work session on HB 2717. Opens public hearing
on HB 3163. |
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HB 3163
PUBLIC HEARING |
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250 |
Schelly Jensen |
Regulatory and Governmental Affairs Manager, Verizon.
Testifies in support of HB 3163. |
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274 |
Mark Long |
Administrator, Building Codes Division. Testifies in
regard to HB 3163. |
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290 |
Nathan Philips |
Chairman, Oregon Electrical and Elevators Board.
Testifies in support of HB 3163. |
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321 |
Mike Dewey |
Oregon Cable Telecommunications Association.
Testifies in support of HB 3163. |
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358 |
Jerod Broadfoot |
National Electrical Contractors Association.
Testifies in support of HB 3163. |
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372 |
Chair Close |
Closes public hearing on HB 3163. Opens work session
on HB 3163. |
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HB 3163
WORK SESSION |
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377 |
Rep. Kitts
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MOTION: Moves to ADOPT HB 3163-1 amendments dated
4/7/03 (EXHIBIT H). |
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VOTE:
6-0 EXCUSED: 1 Garrard |
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Chair |
Hearing no objection, declares the
motion CARRIED. |
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385 |
Rep. Kitts
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MOTION: Moves HB 3163 to the floor with a DO PASS
AS AMENDED recommendation. |
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388 |
Rep. Rosenbaum |
Commends work done on HB 3163. Declares potential conflict
of interest. |
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VOTE:
7-0 AYE: In a roll call vote, all members present vote Aye. |
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Chair Close |
The motion CARRIES. REP. KITTS will lead discussion on the
floor. |
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410 |
Chair Close |
Closes work session on HB 3163. Opens work session
on HB 2649. |
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TAPE 82, B |
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HB 2649
WORK SESSION |
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002 |
Megan Palau |
Committee Administrator. Summarizes HB 2649. |
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010 |
Jim Welsh |
Oregon State Grange. Testifies in support of HB
2649. |
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045 |
Chair Close |
Closes work session on HB 2649. Adjourns meeting at
10:03 a.m. |
EXHIBIT
SUMMARY
A
HB 3174, written testimony, Dan OBrien, 4 pp
B
HB 3174, written testimony, John Killin, 3 pp
C
HB 3174, written testimony, James Van Dyke, 3 pp
D
HB 2952, written testimony, Michael Taylor, 5 pp
E
HB 2952, written testimony, John Shilts, 2 pp
F
HB 2925, written testimony, Jack Barnes, 1 p
G
HB 2717, -1 amendment, staff, 16 pp
H
HB 3163, -1 amendment, staff, 11 pp