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TAPE 126, A

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Chair Brown

Calls the meeting to order at 8:05 a.m.  Opens the work session on HB 3363.

HB 3363 – WORK SESSION

008

Janet Adkins

Committee Administrator.  Explains HB 3363 and submits the -3 amendments (EXHIBIT A).

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Rep. Schaufler

MOTION:  Moves to SUSPEND the rules for the purpose of reconsidering the vote on HB 3363.

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VOTE:  6-0-1

AYE:            In a roll call vote, all members present vote Aye.

EXCUSED:  1 - Kitts

Chair Brown

The motion CARRIES.

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Rep. Schaufler

MOTION:  Moves to RECONSIDER the vote by which HB 3363 was moved with a DO PASS AS AMENDED recommendation and REFERRED to the committee on Ways and Means.

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VOTE:  6-0-1

EXCUSED:  1 - Kitts

Chair Brown

Hearing no objection, declares the motion CARRIED.

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Rep. Schaufler

MOTION:  Moves to ADOPT HB 3363-3 amendments dated 05/11/05 and REMOVE HB 3363-1 amendments dated 05/06/05.

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VOTE:  6-0-1

EXCUSED:  1 - Kitts

Chair Brown

Hearing no objection, declares the motion CARRIED.

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Rep. Schaufler

MOTION:  Moves HB 3363 to the floor with a DO PASS AS AMENDED recommendation and the SUBSEQUENT REFERRAL to the committee on Ways and Means BE RESCINDED.

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VOTE:  6-0-1

AYE:            In a roll call vote, all members present vote Aye.

EXCUSED:  1 - Kitts

Chair Brown

The motion CARRIES.

REP. DINGFELDER will lead discussion on the floor.

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Chair Brown

Closes the work session on HB 3363.  Opens the work session on SB 563 A. 

SB 563A – WORK SESSION

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Janet Adkins

Committee Administrator.  Explains SB 563 A. 

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Rep. Esquivel

MOTION:  Moves SB 563A to the floor with a DO PASS recommendation.

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VOTE:  6-0-1

AYE:            In a roll call vote, all members present vote Aye.

EXCUSED:  1 - Kitts

Chair Brown

The motion CARRIES.

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Rep. Esquivel

MOTION:  Moves SB 563A be placed on the CONSENT CALENDAR.

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VOTE:  6-0-1

EXCUSED:  1 - Kitts

Chair Brown

Hearing no objection, declares the motion CARRIED.

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Chair Brown

Closes the work session on SB 563A.  Opens the public hearing on SB 136.

SB 136 - PUBLIC HEARING

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Janet Adkins

Committee Administrator.  Explains SB 136.

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Marc Zolton

Bureau of Labor and Industries.  Submits written testimony on behalf of Dan Gardner in support of SB 136 (EXHIBIT B).  Talks about flaggers that were not covered under the Davis-Bacon Act in 1995.  States that the changes are merely technical to clean up language about flaggers that was created in the 1990s.

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Rep. Shields

Asks what happens if the federal government decides not to cover flaggers under the Davis-Bacon Act in the future.

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Zolton

Believes that the federal government will most likely continue to cover flaggers and states that if they do not it would be the prerogative of the Legislature to address it at that time.

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Chair Brown

Closes the public hearing on SB 136 and opens the work session on SB 136.

SB 136 – WORK SESSION

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Rep. Schaufler

MOTION:  Moves SB 136 to the floor with a DO PASS recommendation.

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VOTE:  6-0-1

AYE:            In a roll call vote, all members present vote Aye.

EXCUSED:  1 - Kitts

Chair Brown

The motion CARRIES.

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Rep. Schaufler

MOTION:  Moves SB 136 be placed on the CONSENT CALENDAR.

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VOTE:  6-0-1

EXCUSED:  1 - Kitts

Chair Brown

Hearing no objection, declares the motion CARRIED.

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Chair Brown

Closes the work session on SB 136.  Opens the public hearing on SB 137. 

SB 137 – PUBLIC HEARING

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Marc Zolton

Bureau of Labor and Industries.  Submits written testimony on behalf of Dan Gardner in support of SB 137 (EXHIBIT C).  Says that SB 137 is a minor housekeeping bill.  Explains that it allows minors to take their lunches at a time other than noon.

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Rep. Schaufler

Speaks in support of SB 137.

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Chair Brown

Closes the public hearing on SB 137.  Opens the public hearing on SB 137.

SB 137 – WORK SESSION

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Rep. Esquivel

MOTION:  Moves SB 137 to the floor with a DO PASS recommendation.

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VOTE:  6-0-1

AYE:            In a roll call vote, all members present vote Aye.

EXCUSED:  1 - Kitts

Chair Brown

The motion CARRIES.

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Rep. Schaufler

MOTION:  Moves SB 137 be placed on the CONSENT CALENDAR.

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VOTE:  6-0-1

EXCUSED:  1 - Kitts

Chair Brown

Hearing no objection, declares the motion CARRIED.

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Chair Brown

Closes the work session on SB 137.  Opens the public hearing on SB 576A.

SB 576A – PUBLIC HEARING

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Janet Adkins

Committee Administrator.  Explains SB 576A.  Submits written testimony on behalf of Rep. Debi Farr in support of SB 576A (EXHIBIT D). 

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 Martin Taylor

Oregon Nurses Association.  Speaks in support of SB 576A.  Talks about how parents need a note from a physician under current law if their child has been sick more than three days.  Notes that SB 576A would allow a school nurse to write a note for the parent’s employer. 

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Rep. Schaufler

Asks if a dentist will be able to write a note for a person experiencing back pain.

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Taylor

States that a dentist could not write the note.

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Rep. Holvey

Asks about the treatment of employees through spiritual means.

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Taylor

States that he is unqualified to answer the question and notes that it is a pre-existing statute.

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Chair Brown

Closes the public hearing on SB 576A.  Opens the work session on SB 576A.

SB 576A – WORK SESSION

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Rep. Esquivel

MOTION:  Moves SB 576A to the floor with a DO PASS recommendation.

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VOTE:  6-0-1

AYE:            In a roll call vote, all members present vote Aye.

EXCUSED:  1 - Kitts

Chair Brown

The motion CARRIES.

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Rep. Schaufler

MOTION:  Moves SB 576A be placed on the CONSENT CALENDAR.

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VOTE:  6-0-1

EXCUSED:  1 - Kitts

Chair Brown

Hearing no objection, declares the motion CARRIED.

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Chair Brown

Closes the work session on SB 576A and opens the public hearing on SB 837A.

SB 837A – PUBLIC HEARING

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Janet Adkins

Committee Administrator.  Explains SB 837A.

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Hasina E. Squires

Special Districts Association of Oregon.  Submits written testimony in support of SB 837A (EXHIBIT E).  States that SB 837A creates minimum standards for operating a self-insured public pool.  

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Frank Stratton

Underwriting Manager, Special Districts Association of Oregon.  States that self-insured public pools help people save money.  Believes that SB 837A will help create transparency and standards for the industry.

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Rep. Schaufler

Asks what the minimum financial requirements are for Damascus.

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Stratton

States that once the assets are attributed to the pool, the city of Damascus needs to have a financial audit by an outside auditor annually.  States that an actuary would also be required to look at the fund.  Indicates that other controls exist as well.

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Rep. Schaufler

Asks if anyone is currently making undisclosed commissions.

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Stratton

Talks about a broker in Washington that is trying to come into the state.  Says St. Paul Insurance Company controls the program.

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Chair Brown

Closes the public hearing on SB 837A.  Opens the work session on SB 837A.

SB 837A – WORK SESSION

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Rep. Schaufler

MOTION:  Moves SB 837A to the floor with a DO PASS recommendation.

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VOTE:  5-0-2

AYE:            In a roll call vote, all members present vote Aye.

EXCUSED:  2 - Esquivel, Kitts

Chair Brown

The motion CARRIES.

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Rep. Schaufler

MOTION:  Moves SB 837A be placed on the CONSENT CALENDAR.

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VOTE:  5-0-2

EXCUSED:  2 - Esquivel, Kitts

Chair Brown

Hearing no objection, declares the motion CARRIED.

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Chair Brown

Closes the work session on SB 837A.  Opens the public hearing on SB 83.

SB 83 – PUBLIC HEARING

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Janet Adkins

Committee Administrator.  Explains SB 83. 

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Stuart Albright

President, Oregon State Board of Examiners.  Speaks in support of SB 83.  States that they are trying to help small essential buildings in rural communities that are currently required to be designed by structural engineers.  Says that a structural engineer is not necessary and SB 83 will waive the requirement.

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Chair Brown

Closes the public hearing on SB 83.  Opens the work session on SB 83.

SB 83 – WORK SESSION

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Rep. Schaufler

MOTION:  Moves SB 83 to the floor with a DO PASS recommendation.

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VOTE:  5-0-2

AYE:            In a roll call vote, all members present vote Aye.

EXCUSED:  2 - Esquivel, Kitts

Chair Brown

The motion CARRIES.

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Rep. Schaufler

MOTION:  Moves SB 83 be placed on the CONSENT CALENDAR.

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VOTE:  5-0-2

EXCUSED:  2 - Esquivel, Kitts

Chair Brown

Hearing no objection, declares the motion CARRIED.

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Chair Brown

Closes the work session on SB 83.  Opens the public hearing on SB 574A.

SB 574A – PUBLIC HEARING

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Chair Brown

Moves to a recess at 8:40 a.m.  Calls the meeting to order at 8:49 a.m.

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Janet Adkins

Committee Administrator.  Explains SB 574A. 

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Rep. Schaufler

States that he believes SB 574A will help the consumer.  Notes that no one is at the public hearing testifying in opposition to SB 574A.

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Chair Brown

Closes the public hearing and opens the work session on SB 574A.

SB 574A – WORK SESSION

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Rep. Schaufler

MOTION:  Moves SB 574A to the floor with a DO PASS recommendation.

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VOTE:  5-0-2

AYE:            In a roll call vote, all members present vote Aye.

EXCUSED:  2 - Esquivel, Kitts

Chair Brown

The motion CARRIES.

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Rep. Schaufler

MOTION:  Moves SB 574A be placed on the CONSENT CALENDAR.

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VOTE:  5-0-2

EXCUSED:  2 - Esquivel, Kitts

Chair Brown

Hearing no objection, declares the motion CARRIED.

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Chair Brown

Closes the work session on SB 574A and adjourns the meeting at 8:53 a.m.