PUBLIC HEARING/WORK SESSION HJM 1-A WORK SESSION, SB 23, SB 28, SB 283

TAPE 40-A

005

Chair Deckert

Calls meeting to order at 8:35 a.m.

PUBLIC HEARING, HJM 1-A

015

Steve Meyer

Gives overview of House Joint Memorial 1-A. Urges Congress to reauthorize the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 for an additional 10 years. See Staff Measure Summary (EXHIBIT 1).

031

Dave Barrows

Testifies if favor of memorial. Association of O&C Counties is the primary requester of the memorial. It will sunset in September 2006. Urges committee to continue this program.

054

Gil Riddell

Testifies in favor of HJM 1-A. Oregon receives over one half billion dollars from this legislation. Hopes bill will lead to sustainable forest practices and boost Oregon’s economy.

068

Barrows

Rural counties and schools will suffer immensely if this program is not renewed.

092

Riddell

Concurs. Notes, this program is already in place. Oregon gets 54% of the money that is paid nationally.

104

Chair Deckert

Would be happy to pass this memorial. Asks if committee can do more to help.

115

Sen. Prozanski

Recently spoke to congressional delegation in Washington D.C. about this, and they have taken the lead in getting the bill reauthorized.

126

Barrows

Thanks Sen. Prozanski for working with D.C. delegation.

165

Vice Chair C. Starr

MOTION: MOVES HJM 1-A TO THE SENATE FLOOR WITH A DO PASS RECOMMENDATION.

170

Chair Deckert

ORDER: HEARING NO OBJECTIONS THE CHAIR SO ORDERS.

VOTE: 4-0-1

MEMBERS VOTING AYE: METSGER, PROZANSKI, C. STARR, CHAIR DECKERT

EXCUSED: GEORGE

183

Mazen Malik

Gives overview of SB 23 and SB 23-1 Amendments (EXHIBIT 2). Amendments fix language about bonding with Oregon Municipal Debt Advisory Commission Bill was heard originally Feb. 8. Amendments contained in SB 23-1 substitute for language in SB 28 regarding percentage of debt limits.

223

Harvey Rogers

Testifies in favor of SB 23. Amendments are technical corrections that deal with word changes. The word “borrowing” replaces “obligation”. New section 33 at the end replaces proposed language contained in SB 28.

265

Rogers

Notes change to Property Taxing Authority associated with general obligation bonds. Timing issue. Tax is dedicated by constitution, can only be used to pay general obligation bonds.

315

Vice Stair C. Starr

MOTION: MOVES ADOPTION OF SB 23-1.

318

Chair Deckert

ORDER: THERE BEING NO OBJECTION THE CHAIR SO ORDERS.

VOTE: 4-0-1

MEMBERS VOTING AYE: METSGER, PROZANSKI, C. STARR, CHAIR DECKERT

EXCUSED: GEORGE

322

Vice Chair C. Starr

MOTION: MOVES SB 23 AS AMENDED TO THE SENATE FLOOR WITH A DO PASS RECOMMENDATION.

226

Chair Deckert

ORDER: THERE BEING NO OBJECTION THE CHAIR SO ORDERS.

VOTE: 4-0-1

MEMBERS VOTING AYE: METSGER, PROZANSKI, C. STARR, CHAIR DECKERT

EXCUSED: GEORGE

342

Mary Ayala

Enables a limited liability company to qualify for property tax exemption or special assessment if the LLC is wholly owned by one or more nonprofit corporations. See Staff Measure Summary (EXHIBIT 4).

365

Vice Chair C. Starr

MOTION: MOVES SB 283 TO THE SENATE FLOOR WITH A DO PASS RECOMMENDATION.

368

Chair Deckert

ORDER: THERE BEING NO OBJECTION THE CHAIR SO ORDERS.

VOTE: 4-0-1

MEMBERS VOTING AYE: METSGER, PROZANSKI, C. STARR, CHAIR DECKERT

EXCUSED: GEORGE

373

Chair Deckert

Discusses committee’s agenda for the remainder of the week. Urban renewal overview on Tuesday and Wednesday.

385

Paul Warner

Reminds committee of Revenue Forecast informational meeting on Friday, 9 a.m.

405

Chair Deckert

Adjourns meeting at 9:00 a.m.