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TAPE 72, A

003

Chair Gilman

Calls the meeting to order at 1:02 p.m.  Opens a work session on       HB 2608.

HB 2608 – WORK SESSION

008

Patrick Brennan

Committee Administrator.  Introduces HB 2608.  Mentions the -2 and   -3 amendments distributed at the last meeting, explaining the differences.

023

Rep. Bruun

Inquires regarding the -3 amendments.

028

Chair Gilman

Explains his intentions for the bill, which requires passing the bill out with the -3 amendments.

037

Rep. Bruun

Requests clarification regarding a social security verification provision in the -3 amendments.

041

Chair Gilman

Explains the intent to match the federal Real ID Act.

060

Rep. Hunt

Believes the -2 amendments would most effectively pass out of the House Chamber and better align with the federal Real ID Act.

083

Brennan

Explains the bill will be referred to the Committee on Budget.

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Rep. Thatcher

MOTION:  Moves to ADOPT HB 2608-3 amendments dated 5/10/05.

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Rep. Beyer

Speaks against the -3 amendments.  Believes the bill does not solve a problem.

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VOTE:  4-3-0

AYE:               4 - Bruun, Burley, Thatcher, Gilman

NAY:               3 - Beyer, Boone, Hunt

Chair Gilman

The motion CARRIES.

115

Rep. Bruun

MOTION:  Moves HB 2608 to the floor with a DO PASS AS AMENDED recommendation and BE REFERRED to the committee on Budget.

123

VOTE:  4-3-0

AYE:               4 - Bruun, Burley, Thatcher, Gilman

NAY:               3 - Beyer, Boone, Hunt

Chair Gilman

The motion CARRIES.

The following material is submitted for the record without public testimony:

Mike Balanesi and Ruth Bendl

Written testimony in support of HB 2608 (EXHIBIT J).

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Chair Gilman

Closes the work session on HB 2608. Opens a public hearing on        SB 373-A.

SB 373-A – PUBLIC HEARING

129

Patrick Brennan

Committee Administrator.  Introduces SB 373-A.   Mentions the –A5 amendments (EXHIBIT A), which resolve conflicts with HB 2261.

156

Tricia Smith

Government Relations Specialist, Oregon School Employees Association (OSEA). Submits and reviews written testimony in support of SB 373-A (EXHIBIT B).  States that educational professionals working with incarcerated or other non-traditional students require some anonymity due to an elevated risk to personal safety.  Notes the testimony of educators Kathleen Adamson and Kathy Bonogofski are included with her testimony.

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John Stubenvoll

Communications Director, Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC).  Submits and reviews written testimony in support of           SB 373-A (EXHIBIT C).  Emphasizes the narrow scope of the bill.

267

Rep. Burley

Inquires regarding the definition of a regulatory manager.

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Stubenvoll

Relates the reference is to six managers of field offices.

284

Smith

Believes the –A5 amendments do not impact the concerns of OSEA.

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Chair Gilman

Questions how many OSEA employees would be affected.

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Smith

Reports difficulty determining an exact number, but says the focus is narrow.  Expects less than 200 OSEA employees to be impacted.

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Chair Gilman

Closes the public hearing and opens a work session on SB 373-A.

SB 373-A – WORK SESSION

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Rep. Hunt

MOTION:  Moves to ADOPT SB 373-A-A5 amendments dated 5/23/05.

VOTE:  7-0-0

Chair Gilman

Hearing no objection, declares the motion CARRIED.

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Rep. Hunt

MOTION:  Moves SB 373-A to the floor with a DO PASS AS AMENDED recommendation.

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VOTE:  7-0-0

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

Chair Gilman

The motion CARRIES.

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Rep. Beyer

MOTION:  Moves SB 373-A be placed on the CONSENT CALENDAR.

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VOTE:  7-0-0

Chair Gilman

Hearing no objection, declares the motion CARRIED.

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Chair Gilman

Closes the work session on SB 373-A.  Opens a public hearing on     SB 487.

SB 487 – PUBLIC HEARING

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Patrick Brennan

Committee Administrator.  Introduces SB 487.

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Col. Mike Caldwell

Deputy Director, Oregon Military Department.  Testifies in support of SB 487.

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Rep. Hunt

Inquires how the bill impacts soldiers deployed inside the United States as opposed to those deployed abroad.

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Caldwell

Relates issues are minimal for those deployed domestically, whereas those deployed outside the country experience complications with mail and other means of communication.

TAPE 73, A

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Caldwell

Continues response.

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Chair Gilman

Closes the public hearing and opens a work session on SB 487.

SB 487 – WORK SESSION

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Rep. Burley

MOTION:  Moves SB 487 to the floor with a DO PASS recommendation.

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Rep. Boone

Recommends in the future a provision be made to suspend the requirements rather than postpone them.

040

Rep. Hunt

Clarifies the 90-days are following return from duty.

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VOTE:  7-0-0

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

Chair Gilman

The motion CARRIES.

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Rep. Thatcher

MOTION:  Moves SB 487 be placed on the CONSENT CALENDAR.

VOTE:  7-0-0

Chair Gilman

Hearing no objection, declares the motion CARRIED.

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Chair Gilman

Closes the work session on SB 487.  Opens a public hearing on          SB 493-A.

SB 493-A – PUBLIC HEARING

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Patrick Brennan

Committee Administrator.  Introduces SB 493-A.

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Scott Bricker

Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA); Willamette Pedestrian Coalition (WPC). Explains his understanding of what SB 493-A will accomplish.  Notes the BTA is neutral toward the bill.  Discusses his concern with bicycles going through red lights. 

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Rep. Burley

Requests clarification regarding the direction the bicycle is headed.

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Brennan

Clarifies the situation addressed by SB 493-A.

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Rep. Boone

Inquires regarding proponents of the bill.

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Brennan

Relates contact parties for questions concerning the bill.

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Chair Gilman

Closes the public hearing on SB 493-A.  Opens a public hearing on    SB 938-A.

SB 938-A – PUBLIC HEARING

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Patrick Brennan

Committee Administrator.  Introduces SB 938-A.  Mentions the -A2 amendments (EXHIBIT D), and the submission of written testimony from Kat Iverson (EXHIBIT E).

161

Rep. Jackie Dingfelder

House District 45.  Testifies in support of SB 938-A, explaining details of the bill and relating the benefits of cycling.

282

Rep. Thatcher

Questions the discussion and opposition on the Senate side.

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Scott Bricker

Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA).  Provides introduction for and testifies in support of SB 938-A.  Discusses questions raised in the Senate, and reiterates BTA support of the –A2 amendments.

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Catherine Ciarlo

Executive Director, BTA.  Relates the purpose of BTA.  Submits and summarizes written testimony in support of SB 938-A (EXHIBIT F), providing bill development history.

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Ray Thomas

Legislative Committee member, BTA.  Submits and summarizes written testimony and information in support of SB 938-A    (EXHIBIT G).

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Rep. Hunt

Inquires regarding current speed restrictions on bicycles.

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Thomas

Confirms current speed restrictions only pertain to bicycles.  Elaborates.

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Rep. Hunt

Questions who proposed the –A2 amendments.

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Chair Gilman

Relates he requested they be drafted.

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Rep. Thatcher

Cites Mr. Thomas’s testimony, asking about the possibility of a vehicle turning right and striking a cyclist.

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Thomas

Explains the reasoning behind certain provisions of the bill.

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Chair Gilman

Closes the public hearing and opens a work session on SB 938-A.

SB 938-A – WORK SESSION

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Rep. Hunt

Inquires about the inconsistency of speed limits for different types of non-motorized vehicles.

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Chair Gilman

Relates his concerns.

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Rep. Thatcher

Describes instances in which cyclists appear unexpectedly.

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Rep. Bruun

Expresses concern regarding cyclists who don’t obey the law.

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Rep. Boone

Describes the responsible cyclists on Highway 26.

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Rep. Beyer

Acknowledges inappropriate behaviors, noting the legislature is unable to monitor and force compliance.

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Rep. Boone

MOTION:  Moves to ADOPT SB 938-A-A2 amendments dated 5/20/05.

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VOTE:  6-0-1

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

EXCUSED:  1 - Rep. Burley

Chair Gilman

The motion CARRIES.

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Rep. Boone

MOTION:  Moves SB 938-A to the floor with a DO PASS AS AMENDED recommendation.

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VOTE:  6-0-1

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

EXCUSED:  1 - Rep. Burley

Chair Gilman

The motion CARRIES.

REP. DINGFELDER will lead discussion on the floor.

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Chair Gilman

Closes the work session on SB 938-A.  Opens a work session on       HB 3374.

HB 3374 – WORK SESSION

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Patrick Brennan

Committee Administrator.  Introduces HB 3374.  Mentions the -3 amendments (EXHIBIT H).

279

Art Schlack

Association of Oregon Counties (AOC). Testifies in support of         HB 3374 and the -3 amendments.  Explains the development of the -3 amendments.

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Brennan

Notes there is no fiscal or revenue impact on the bill as amended by  the -3 amendments.

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Robin Freeman

Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). Testifies that ODOT has no objection to HB 3374.  Confirms the lack of fiscal or revenue impact.

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Rep. Thatcher

MOTION:  Moves to ADOPT HB 3374-3 amendments dated 5/17/05.

VOTE:  6-0-1

EXCUSED:  1 - Rep. Burley

Chair Gilman

Hearing no objection, declares the motion CARRIED.

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Rep. Thatcher

MOTION:  Moves HB 3374 to the floor with a DO PASS AS AMENDED recommendation.

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VOTE:  6-0-1

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

EXCUSED:  1 - Rep. Burley

Chair Gilman

The motion CARRIES.

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Rep. Thatcher

MOTION:  Moves HB 3374 be placed on the CONSENT CALENDAR.

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VOTE:  6-0-1

EXCUSED:  1 - Rep. Burley

Chair Gilman

Hearing no objection, declares the motion CARRIED.

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Chair Gilman

Closes the work session on HB 3374.  Discusses future committee work.

The following prepared testimony is submitted for the records without public testimony:

Kat Iverson

Written testimony in support of SB 493 (exhibit i).

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Chair Gilman

Adjourns the meeting at 2:23 p.m.