HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
April 04, 2003 Hearing Room D
9:00 A.M. Tapes 75 76
MEMBERS PRESENT: Rep. Jeff Kruse, Chair
Rep. Billy Dalto, Vice-Chair
Rep. Carolyn Tomei, Vice-Chair
Rep. Jeff Barker
Rep. Laurie Monnes Anderson
Rep. Ben Westlund
MEMBER EXCUSED: Rep. Gordon Anderson
STAFF PRESENT: Sandy
Thiele-Cirka, Committee Administrator
Mara McGraw, Committee Assistant
ISSUES HEARD: Informational
Meeting
·
Review of Insurance Mandates, Joel Ario, Administrator,
Insurance Division, Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS)
MEASURES HEARD: HB
2349 Work Session
HJR 48 Public Hearing and Work
Session
HB 2995 Public Hearing and Work
Session
HB 3066 Public Hearing
HB 3184 Public Hearing and Work
Session
HB 2225 Public Hearing
HB 2324 Public Hearing
HB 2354 Public Hearing
HB 2453 Public Hearing
HB 2511 Public Hearing
HB 2500 Public Hearing
HB 2520 Public Hearing
HB 2522 Public Hearing
HB 2561 Public Hearing
HB 2609 Public Hearing
HB 2613 Public Hearing
HB 2692 Public Hearing
HB 2742 Public Hearing
HB 2842 Public Hearing
HB 2884 Public Hearing
HB 2889 Public Hearing
HB 2940 Public Hearing
HB 2964 Public Hearing
HB 3011 Public Hearing
HB 3012 Public Hearing
HB 3024 Public Hearing
HB 3133 Public Hearing
HB 3153 Public Hearing
HB 3157 Public Hearing
HB 3293 Public Hearing
HB 3310 Public Hearing
HB 3364 Public Hearing
HB 3378 Public Hearing
HB 3393 Public Hearing
HB 3396 Public Hearing
HB 3402 Public Hearing
HB 3403 Public Hearing
HB 3431 Public Hearing
HB 3439 Public Hearing
HB 3483 Public Hearing
HB 3479 Public Hearing
HB 3505 Public Hearing
HB 3506 Public Hearing
HB 3508 Public Hearing
HB 3515 Public Hearing
HB 3574 Public Hearing
HB 3577 Public Hearing
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TAPE/# |
Speaker |
Comments |
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TAPE 75, A |
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003 |
Chair Kruse |
Calls meeting to order at 9:08 A.M. and opens informational
meeting. |
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INFORMATIONAL
MEETING |
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009 |
Joe Ario |
Administrator, Insurance Division, DCBS. Submits
Health Insurance Mandates Report (EXHIBIT
A). Summarizes studies contained in report. |
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111 |
Ario |
Refers to Appendix B (EXHIBIT A) regarding the Disease and Condition mandates. Speaks
to percent of market insured or underinsured. |
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150 |
Chair Kruse |
Inquires on Appendix B-7 and 8 regarding self
insurance requirements. |
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154 |
Ario |
Can not answer question. Will provide information at
later date. Explains differences between federal and state mandates.
Discusses Appendix B (EXHIBIT A). |
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200 |
Ario |
Notes issues with statutes requiring cost benefit
analysis and mandate repeal. Presents possible options regarding state action
relating to mandates. |
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264 |
Chair Kruse |
Inquires on statues under sunset. |
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272 |
Ario |
Explains sunset provisions. |
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283 |
Chair Kruse |
Notes issues relating to private sector coverage.
Closes informational meeting and opens work session on HB 2349. |
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HB 2349
WORK SESSION |
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308 |
Sandy Thiele-Cirka |
Administrator. Summarizes bill and -3 amendments
dated 4/3/03 (EXHIBIT B). |
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338 |
Rep. Monnes Anderson |
Inquires on public hearings and personnel issues. |
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352 |
Chair Kruse |
Explains conditions of disclosure. Explains intent
regarding -3 amendments. |
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383 |
Rep. Tomei
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MOTION: Moves to ADOPT HB 2349-3 amendments dated
4/3/03. |
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384 |
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VOTE:
6-0-1 EXCUSED: 1 - Anderson |
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385 |
Chair Kruse |
Hearing no objection, declares the
motion CARRIED. |
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387 |
Rep. Tomei |
MOTION:
Moves HB 2349 to the floor with a DO PASS AS AMENDED recommendation
and BE REFERRED to the committee on Ways and Means by prior reference. |
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391 |
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VOTE:
6-0-1 AYE: In a roll call vote, all members present vote AYE. EXCUSED: 1 - Anderson |
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396 |
Chair Kruse |
The motion CARRIES. |
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400 |
Chair Kruse |
Closes work session on HB 2349 and opens public
hearing on HJR 48. |
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HJR 48
PUBLIC HERAING |
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402 |
Thiele-Cirka |
Summarizes resolution. |
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428 |
Rep. Laurie Monnes Anderson |
Submits written testimony in support of HJR 48 (EXHIBIT C). Speaks to available jobs
in profession not being filled due to educational disconnect. |
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TAPE 76, A |
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014 |
Jo Bell |
Oregon Association of Hospitals and Health Systems. Submits
employment initiative report (EXHIBIT
D). Reports shortages in health profession and salary dollars available
for positions. Identifies supporters of HJR 48. |
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050 |
Rep. Dalto |
Questions the average salary in health field. |
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053 |
Rep. Monnes Anderson |
Relates salary averages for different specialties. |
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057 |
Rep. Dalto |
Comments on allied health professions education and
salary range. |
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065 |
Chair Kruse |
Closes public hearing on HJR 48 and opens work
session on HJR 48. |
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HJR 48
WORK SESSION |
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070 |
Rep. Dalto
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MOTION: Moves HJR 48 be sent to the floor with a
BE ADOPTED recommendation. |
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074 |
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VOTE:
6-0-1 AYE: In a roll call vote, all members present vote AYE. EXCUSED: 1 - Anderson |
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079 |
Chair Kruse |
The motion CARRIES. REP. MONNES ANDERSON will lead
discussion on the floor. |
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080 |
Chair Kruse |
Closes work session on HJR 48 and opens public
hearing on HB 2995. |
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HB 2995
PUBLIC HEARING |
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083 |
Thiele-Cirka |
Summarizes bill |
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095 |
Jim Davis |
Oregon Association of Retired and Senior Volunteer
Programs (RSVP). Submits written testimony in support of bill (EXHIBIT E). Relates scope and
benefits of program to seniors and communities. |
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146 |
Beth Fox |
Director, Linn-Benton RSVP. Presents benefits to
community and to seniors through volunteerism. Identifies successful projects
and client experiences. Notes jeopardy of programs without state funds and
matching federal dollars. |
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194 |
Rep. Westlund |
Comments on positive impacts of program and available
funds. |
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211 |
Rep. Dalto |
Questions the status of RSVP funds being reallocated
to Department of Human Services (DHS). |
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215 |
Davis |
Explains annual allocation of funds and impact of
state reductions post allocation of annual grant. |
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240 |
Chair Kruse |
Closes public hearing on HB 2995 and opens work session
on HB 2995. |
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HB 2995
WORK SESSION |
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243 |
Rep. Tomei
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MOTION: Moves HB 2995 to the floor with a DO PASS
recommendation and BE REFERRED to the committee on Ways and Means by prior
reference. |
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248 |
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VOTE:
6-0-1 AYE: In a roll call vote, all members present vote AYE. EXCUSED: 1 - Anderson |
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252 |
Chair Kruse |
The motion CARRIES. |
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254 |
Chair Kruse |
Closes work session on HB 2995 and opens public
hearing on HB 3066. |
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HB 3066
PUBLIC HEARING |
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255 |
Thiele-Cirka |
Summarizes bill and -2 amendments dated 4/4/03 (EXHIBIT F). |
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274 |
Phil Donovan |
Representing Stand for Children. Submits written
testimony in support of HB 3066 (EXHIBIT
G). |
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292 |
Rep. Deborah Kafoury |
House District 43, House Minority Leader. Notes bill
is a policy statement in support of child care. |
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307 |
Heidi McGowan |
Director, Oregon Stand for Children. Submits written
testimony in support of HB 3066 (EXHIBIT
H). Details CARES as developing a best practice model in early childhood.
Discusses policy framework designed to implement CARES program statewide. |
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346 |
Donovan |
Notes collaboration of all stakeholders. Explains proposed
changes in the -2 amendments (EXHIBIT
F). Requests committee rescind subsequent referral to Ways and Means. |
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411 |
Chair Kruse |
Notes issues with appropriating funds. |
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423 |
Donovan |
Explains funding allocated as available. |
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444 |
Thiele-Cirka |
Notes fiscal information on -2 amendments. |
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459 |
Chair Kruse |
Requests clarification. |
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TAPE 75. B |
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023 |
Bobbie Weber |
Coordinator, Oregon Child Care Research Partnership.
Submits written testimony in support of HB 3066 (EXHIBIT I). Notes CARES is a research based model and provides a structure for accountability.
Reports link between providers education level and child success. Comments on
impact of provider turn over rate on child success. |
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109 |
Jan East |
Director, Little Beavers Preschool, Corvallis. Testifies
in support of HB 3066. Discusses shortage of quality child care teachers. Notes
link between quality childcare, providers education and salary levels. |
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131 |
Kitty Pierce |
Chair, Oregon Commission for Child Care (OCCC). Submits
written testimony in support of bill (EXHIBIT
J). Explains role of OCCC and Stand for Children. |
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173 |
Mickey Lansing |
Deputy Director, Oregon Commission on Children and
Families (OCCF). Testifies in support of bill. Speaks to current gaps and
barriers in obtaining quality childcare. Identifies solutions to barriers.
Notes OCCF support for CARES as research based model. |
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205 |
Chair Kruse |
Closes public hearing on HB 3066 and opens public
hearing on HB 3184. |
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HB 3184
PUBLIC HEARING |
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210 |
Thiele-Cirka |
Summarizes HB 3184. |
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223 |
Kafoury |
Explains history of bill and technical aspects of
bill and proposed amendments. |
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238 |
Rebecca Shine |
State Advisory Committee to Tax Credit Program. Explains
goal of bill to increase private investment in child care. |
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254 |
Chair Kruse |
Closes public hearing on HB 3184 and opens work
session on HB 3184. |
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HB 3184
WORK SESSION |
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267 |
Rep. Tomei
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MOTION: Moves HB 3184 to the floor WITHOUT
RECOMMENDATION as to passage and BE REFERRED to the committee on Revenue by
prior reference. |
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275 |
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VOTE:
6-0-1 AYE: In a roll call vote, all members present vote AYE. EXCUSED: 1 - Anderson |
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279 |
Chair Kruse |
The motion CARRIES. |
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280 |
Rep. Westlund |
Note passage without recommendation due only to
present lack of amendments for consideration. |
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300 |
Chair Kruse |
Closes work session on HB 3184. |
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HB 2225
PUBLIC HEARING |
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304 |
Chair Kruse |
Opens public hearing on HB 2225 and closes public
hearing on HB 2225. |
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HB 2324
PUBLIC HEARING |
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306 |
Chair Kruse |
Opens public hearing on HB 2324 and closes public
hearing on HB 2324. |
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HB 2354
PUBLIC HEARING |
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307 |
Chair Kruse |
Opens public hearing on HB 2354 and closes public
hearing on HB 2354. |
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HB 2453
PUBLIC HEARING |
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308 |
Chair Kruse |
Opens public hearing on HB 2453 and closes public
hearing on HB 2453. |
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HB 2511
PUBLIC HEARING |
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310 |
Chair Kruse |
Opens public hearing on HB 2511 and closes public
hearing on HB 2511. |
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HB 2500
PUBLIC HEARING |
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311 |
Chair Kruse |
Opens public hearing on HB 2500 and closes public
hearing on HB 2500. |
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HB 2520
PUBLIC HEARING |
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312 |
Chair Kruse |
Opens public hearing on HB 2520 and closes public
hearing on HB 2520. |
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HB 2522
PUBLIC HEARING |
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313 |
Chair Kruse |
Opens public hearing on HB 2522 and closes public
hearing on HB 2522. |
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HB 2561
PUBLIC HEARING |
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314 |
Chair Kruse |
Opens public hearing on HB 2561 and closes public
hearing on HB 2561. |
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HB 2609
PUBLIC HEARING |
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316 |
Chair Kruse |
Opens public hearing on HB 2609 and closes public
hearing on HB 2609. |
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HB 2613
PUBLIC HEARING |
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317 |
Chair Kruse |
Opens public hearing on HB 2613 and closes public
hearing on HB 2613. |
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HB 2692
PUBLIC HEARING |
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318 |
Chair Kruse |
Opens public hearing on HB 2692 and closes public
hearing on HB 2692. |
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HB 2742
PUBLIC HEARING |
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319 |
Chair Kruse |
Opens public hearing on HB 2742 and closes public
hearing on HB 2472. |
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HB
2842 PUBLIC HEARING |
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321 |
Chair Kruse |
Opens public hearing on HB 2842 and closes public
hearing on HB 2842. |
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HB 2884
PUBLIC HEARING |
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322 |
Chair Kruse |
Opens public hearing on HB 2884 and closes public
hearing on HB 2884. |
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HB 2889
PUBLIC HEARING |
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323 |
Chair Kruse |
Opens public hearing on HB 2889 and closes public
hearing on HB 2889. |
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HB 2940
PUBLIC HEARING |
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324 |
Chair Kruse |
Opens public hearing on HB 2940 and closes public
hearing on HB 2940. |
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HB 2964
PUBLIC HEARING |
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325 |
Chair Kruse |
Opens public hearing on HB 2964 and closes public
hearing on HB 2964. |
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HB 3011
PUBLIC HEARING |
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327 |
Chair Kruse |
Opens public hearing on HB 3011 and closes public
hearing on HB 3011. |
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HB 3012
PUBLIC HEARING |
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328 |
Chair Kruse |
Opens public hearing on HB 3012 and closes public
hearing on HB 3012. |
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HB 3024
PUBLIC HEARING |
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329 |
Chair Kruse |
Opens public hearing on HB 3024 and closes public
hearing on HB 3024. |
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HB 3133
PUBLIC HEARING |
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330 |
Chair Kruse |
Opens public hearing on HB 3133 and closes public
hearing on HB 3133. |
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HB 3153
PUBLIC HEARING |
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331 |
Chair Kruse |
Opens public hearing on HB 3153 and closes public
hearing on HB 3153. |
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HB 3157
PUBLIC HEARING |
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333 |
Chair Kruse |
Opens public hearing on HB 3157 and closes public
hearing on HB 3157. |
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HB 3293
PUBLIC HEARING |
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334 |
Chair Kruse |
Opens public hearing on HB 3293 and closes public
hearing on HB 3293. |
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HB 3310
PUBLIC HEARING |
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335 |
Chair Kruse |
Opens public hearing on HB 3310 and closes public
hearing on HB 3310. |
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HB 3364
PUBLIC HEARING |
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336 |
Chair Kruse |
Opens public hearing on HB 3364 and closes public
hearing on HB 3364. |
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HB 3378
PUBLIC HEARING |
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338 |
Chair Kruse |
Opens public hearing on HB 3378 and closes public
hearing on HB 3378. |
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HB 3393
PUBLIC HEARING |
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339 |
Chair Kruse |
Opens public hearing on HB 3393 and closes public
hearing on HB 3393. |
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HB 3396
PUBLIC HEARING |
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340 |
Chair Kruse |
Opens public hearing on HB 3396 and closes public
hearing on HB 3396. |
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HB 3402
PUBLIC HEARING |
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342 |
Chair Kruse |
Opens public hearing on HB 3402 and closes public
hearing on HB 3402. |
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HB 3403
PUBLIC HEARING |
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343 |
Chair Kruse |
Opens public hearing on HB 3403 and closes public
hearing on HB 3403. |
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HB 3431
PUBLIC HEARING |
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344 |
Chair Kruse |
Opens public hearing on HB 3431 and closes public
hearing on HB 3431. |
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HB 3439
PUBLIC HEARING |
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345 |
Chair Kruse |
Opens public hearing on HB 3439 and closes public
hearing on HB 3439. |
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HB 3483
PUBLIC HEARING |
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347 |
Chair Kruse |
Opens public hearing on HB 3483 and closes public
hearing on HB 3483. |
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HB 3479
PUBLIC HEARING |
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348 |
Chair Kruse |
Opens public hearing on HB 3479 and closes public
hearing on HB 3479. |
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HB 3505
PUBLIC HEARING |
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349 |
Chair Kruse |
Opens public hearing on HB 3505 and closes public
hearing on HB 3505. |
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HB 3506
PUBLIC HEARING |
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351 |
Chair Kruse |
Opens public hearing on HB 3506 and closes public
hearing on HB 3506. |
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HB 3508
PUBLIC HEARING |
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352 |
Chair Kruse |
Opens public hearing on HB 3508 and closes public
hearing on HB 3508. |
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HB 3515
PUBLIC HEARING |
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354 |
Chair Kruse |
Closes public hearing on HB 3515 and opens public
hearing on HB 3515. |
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HB 3574
PUBLIC HEARING |
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355 |
Chair Kruse |
Opens public hearing on HB 3574 and closes public
hearing on HB 3574. |
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HB 3577
PUBLIC HEARING |
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356 |
Chair Kruse |
Opens public hearing on HB 3577 and closes public
hearing on HB 3577 and adjourns meeting at 10:28 A.M. |
EXHIBIT
SUMMARY
A
Informational, written testimony, Joel Ario, 22 pp.
B
HB 2349, -3 amendments, dated 4/3/03, Staff, 15.
C
HJR 48, written testimony, Rep. Laurie Monnes Anderson, 2 pp.
D
HJR 48, written testimony, Jo Bell,
E
HB 2995, written testimony, Jim Davis, 2 pp.
F
HB 3066, -2 amendments, dated 4/4/04, Staff, 2 pp.
G
HB3066, written testimony, Phil Donovan, 2 pp.
H
HB 3066, written testimony, Heidi McGowan, 1 p.
I
HB 3066, written testimony, Bobby Webber, 2 pp.
J
HB 3066, written testimony, Kitty Piercy, 1 p.