HOUSE COMMITTEE ON

BUSINESS, LABOR AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS

April 08, 2003 Hearing Room E

5:00 P.M. Tapes 83 - 84

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 3172 – Public Hearing and Work Session

HB 2331 – Public Hearing and Work Session

HB 3274 – Public Hearing

HB 2847 – Public Hearing and Work Session

HB 2172 – Public Hearing and Work Session

HB 3021 – Public Hearing

HB 3376 – Public Hearing

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 83, A
001	Chair Close	Calls meeting to order at 5:11 p.m. Opens public hearing on HB 3172.
HB 3172 – PUBLIC HEARING
007	Rep. Rob Patridge	House District 6. Testifies in support of HB 3172.
025	Chair Close	Closes public hearing on HB 3172. Opens work session on HB 3172.
HB 3172 – WORK SESSION
027	Rep. Garrard	MOTION: Moves HB 3172 to the floor with a DO PASS recommendation.
		VOTE: 7-0 AYE: In a roll call vote, all members present vote Aye.
	Chair Close	The motion CARRIES. REP. PATRIDGE will lead discussion on the floor.
035	Chair Close	Closes work session on HB 3172. Opens public hearing on HB 2331.
HB 2331 – PUBLIC HEARING
038	Rep. Tom Butler	House District 60. Testifies in support of HB 2331.
062	Carol Rives	Administrator, Board of Accountancy. Submits and summarizes prepared testimony in support of HB 2331 (EXHIBIT A).
105	Rep. Rosenbaum	Asks about fiscal impact of reciprocity.
110	Rives	Explains fiscal impact.
118	Chair Close	Closes public hearing on HB 2331. Opens work session on HB 2331.
HB 2331 – WORK SESSION
120	Rep. Rosenbaum	MOTION: Moves HB 2331 to the floor with a DO PASS recommendation.
		VOTE: 7-0 AYE: In a roll call vote, all members present vote Aye.
	Chair Close	The motion CARRIES. REP. BUTLER will lead discussion on the floor.
127	Chair Close	Closes work session on HB 2331. Opens public hearing on HB 3274.
HB 3274 – PUBLIC HEARING
130	Megan Palau	Committee Administrator. Summarizes HB 3274.
138	Roger Nyquist	Linn County Commissioner. Testifies in support of HB 3274.
155	Rep. Kitts	Asks about provisions in current statute.
165	Nyquist	Explains mobile food licensing.
180	Rep. Kitts	Asks about permit applications.
188	Nyquist	Explains permit application process.
191	Rep. Kitts	Asks about notification process.
198	Nyquist	Explains licensing and notification.
207	Chair Close	Asks about oral notification for permit process.
212	Nyquist	Clarifies permit process.
220	Rep. Garrard	Emphasizes importance of mobile food unit provisions.
229	Rep. Merkley	Asks about Department of Human Services (DHS) role in license issuing.
238	Nyquist	Clarifies issuing of licenses.
240	Rep. Merkley	Asks for clarification of DHS role in issuing licenses.
249	Chair Close	Offers clarification.
255	Nyquist	Offers further clarification.
258	Rep. Merkley	Asks about vendor licensing and status of mobile vendors.
270	Nyquist	Answers and clarifies licensing process.
277	Rep. Gallegos	Asks about relationship of DHS and County Health Department.
280	Nyquist	Answers.
283	Rep. Gallegos	Asks for further clarification of authority for issuing licenses.
289	Nyquist	Clarifies.
300	Rep. Schaufler	Asks about DHS and county notification.
311	Chair Close	Explains proper notification process.
317	Nyquist	Offers clarification.
325	Eric Pippert	Consultation Services Manager, Department of Human Services. Explains how licenses are issued.
343	Chair Close	Asks about delegate county notification.
347	Pippert	Offers clarification of licensing.
355	Chair Close	Asks if DHS offices are in all counties.
357	Pippert	Answers and explains.
366	Chair Close	Asks for clarification of county notification.
368	Pippert	Clarifies county notification.
372	Nyquist	Offers clarification.
380	Rep. Rosenbaum	Asks about provisions addressing temporary restaurants and mobile units.
400	Nyquist	Responds.
402	Chair Close	Asks if it is a problem to notify delegate counties.
405	Pippert	Answers that it is a non-issue and explains notification process.
440	Chair Close	Asks for additional clarification of notification process.
TAPE 84, A
018	Pippert	Explains licensing provisions and differences between temporary restaurants and mobile units.
026	Nyquist	Clarifies issue.
032	Rep. Merkley	Asks if it is possible to purchase license in one county and use it in another.
040	Pippert	Answers yes.
043	Rep. Merkley	Asks if process exists to require county notification.
045	Pippert	Explains process.
050	Rep. Gallegos	Asks if problem with bill is with temporary restaurants.
053	Nyquist	Answers yes.
055	Rep. Gallegos	Asks if there are reciprocal agreements.
057	Nyquist	Clarifies.
062	Chair Close	Notes need for amendments and intention to hear bill at later time. Closes public hearing on HB 3274. Opens public hearing on HB 2847.
HB 2847 – PUBLIC HEARING
075	Megan Palau	Committee Administrator. Summarizes HB 2847.
090	Grover Simmons	Independent Employer Association. Submits and summarizes prepared testimony in support of HB 2847 (EXHIBIT B).
122	Rep. Schaufler	Asks about nature of business relationship between license plate manufacturer and State of Oregon.
126	Simmons	Clarifies nature of business.
130	Rep. Schaufler	Asks for clarification of provisions and states support for bill.
135	Simmons	Offers clarification.
141	Chair Close	Closes public hearing on HB 2847. Opens work session on HB 2847.
HB 2847 – WORK SESSION
145	Rep. Gallegos	MOTION: Moves to ADOPT HB 2847-1 amendments dated 4/3/03.
		VOTE: 6-0 EXCUSED: 1 – Kitts
	Chair Close	Hearing no objection, declares the motion CARRIED.
150	Rep. Gallegos	MOTION: Moves HB 2847 to the floor with a DO PASS AS AMENDED recommendation.
153	Rep. Gallegos	Asks about fiscal impact.
155	Chair Close	Clarifies fiscal impact on bill.
		VOTE: 7-0 AYE: In a roll call vote, all members present vote Aye.
	Chair Close	The motion CARRIES. REP. T. SMITH will lead discussion on the floor.
163	Chair Close	Closes work session on HB 2847. Opens public hearing on HB 2172.
HB 2172 – PUBLIC HEARING
172	Mylia Christensen	Administrator, Public Employees’ Benefit Board (PEBB). Submits and summarizes prepared testimony in support of HB 2172 (EXHIBIT D).
222	David Hartwig	Administrator, Risk Division, PEBB. Testifies in support of HB 2172.
242	Christensen	Offers clarification of provisions of HB 2172.
260	Chair Close	Closes public hearing on HB 2172. Opens work session on HB 2172.
HB 2172 – WORK SESSION
265	Rep. Kitts	MOTION: Moves HB 2172 to the floor with a DO PASS recommendation and the SUBSEQUENT REFERRAL to the committee on Ways and Means BE RESCINDED.
270	Rep. Gallegos	Asks about potential fiscal impact.
275	Chair Close	Clarifies potential fiscal impact.
278	Rep. Merkley	Notes that fiscal impact would likely be positive.
		VOTE: 6-0 AYE: In a roll call vote, all members present vote Aye. EXCUSED: 1 - Garrard
	Chair Close	The motion CARRIES. REP. ROSENBAUM will lead discussion on the floor.
290	Chair Close	Closes work session on HB 2172. Opens public hearing on HB 3021.
HB 3021 – PUBLIC HEARING
300	Megan Palau	Committee Administrator. Summarizes HB 3021.
305	Rep. Vicki Berger	House District 20. Testifies in support of HB 3021.
370	Chair Close	Asks about Rep. Berger’s connection to “Bottle Bill”.
372	Rep. Berger	Explains personal history with “Bottle Bill”.
400	Sandra Bishop	Container Recovery Inc. Submits and summarizes prepared testimony in opposition to HB 3021 (EXHIBIT E).
TAPE 83, B
001	Bishop	Continues testimony.
077	Alex Cuyler	Chair, Association of Oregon Recyclers. Submits and summarizes prepared testimony in support of HB 3021 (EXHIBIT F).
120	Paul Romain	Oregon Beer and Wine Distributors Association. Testifies in opposition to HB 3021.
215	Joe Gilliam	Oregon Grocery Association (OGA). Submits and summarizes prepared testimony in support of HB 3021 (EXHIBIT G).
262	Rep. Merkley	Asks about issue of containers being brought from Washington to Oregon for redemption.
266	Gilliam	Clarifies issue.
280	Chair Close	Asks if amendments are warranted.
282	Gilliam	Answers that they may be.
290	Rep. Merkley	Asks about OGA doing analysis rather than state agencies.
296	Gilliam	Answers.
305	Ken Pastega	Oregon Soft Drink Association. Testifies in opposition to HB 3021.
389	Rep. Rosenbaum	Asks about provisions regarding container redemption.
391	Rep. Berger	Clarifies containers addressed by bottle bill.
404	Doug Myers	Association of Oregon Recyclers. Testifies in support of HB 3021.
TAPE 84, B
006	John Matthews	Association of Oregon Recyclers, Recycling Coordinator, Garten Services. Testifies in support of HB 3021.
030	Chair Close	Closes public hearing on HB 3021. Recesses meeting. Reconvenes meeting. Opens public hearing on HB 3376.
HB 3376 – PUBLIC HEARING
032	Joe Gilliam	Oregon Grocery Association. Testifies in support of HB 3376. Note: Due to technical difficulties, the beginning of this testimony was not recorded.
082	J.L. Wilson	National Federation of Independent Business. Introduces Mr. Tragesser.
086	Charlie Tragesser	President and CEO, Polar Systems. Testifies in support of HB 3376.
126	Rep. Merkley	Asks for clarification of example cited in testimony by Mr. Tragesser.
131	Tragesser	Clarifies his example.
142	Wilson	Testifies in support of HB 3376.
164	Rep. Gallegos	Asks if PUC was consulted with HB 3376.
168	Gilliam	Answers and offers clarification.
186	Roy Hemingway	Chair, Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC). Testifies in regard to HB 3376 and explains power supply. Notes that it is problem that does not require legislative solution.
245	Lee Beyer	Commissioner, PUC. Offers further clarification of energy supply situation.
275	Chair Close	Notes concern about time frame to opt out of power agreements.
281	Beyer	Concurs. Explains energy contracting. Clarifies language in HB 3376.
307	Chair Close	Expresses concern about ability to forecast energy purchasing.
316	Beyer	Explains energy purchasing.
327	Rep. Merkley	Asks about transition costs.
331	Hemingway	Explains transition costs.
375	Rep. Gallegos	Asks if small business would be accommodated for working in energy supply evaluation process.
388	Hemingway	Explains intent for energy supply evaluation process.
404	Beyer	Explains PUC outreach with businesses.
428	Cindy Finlayson	Portland General Electric. Submits and summarizes prepared testimony in opposition to HB 3376 (EXHIBIT H).
474	Chair Close	Closes public hearing on HB 3376. Adjourns meeting at 7:18 p.m.

EXHIBIT SUMMARY

A – HB 2331, written testimony and information, Carol Rives, 4 pp

B – HB 2847, written testimony, Grover Simmons, 2 pp

C – HB 2847, -1 amendment, staff, 1 p

D – HB 2172, written testimony, Mylia Christensen, 2 pp

E – HB 3021, written testimony and information, Sandra Bishop, 20 pp

F – HB 3021, written information, Alex Cuyler, 2 pp

G – HB 3021, written testimony, Joe Gilliam, 1 p

H – HB 3376, written testimony, Cindy Finlayson, 1 p