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that staff supported the concept, although he would support changes in the current law that stipulated a dog that came on a person's property and bit the person was not a nuisance if provoked by the individual. He did not think that made sense. Ms. Taylor noted the conflicting staff recommendations regarding HB 2082 and suggested the status be changed to Monitor. Ms. Taylor, seconded by Ms. Bettman, moved to change the status of liB 2082 to Monitor. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Pap6 asked about the staff recommendation to drop HB 2083, related to strengthening of Water Resource Department regulations, suggesting that it might be useful to retain the existing requirement that that the seller of a property with water rights notify the department. Mr. Duckett indicated he had not carefully evaluated that element of the bill and agreed to do further review and return to the committee. Ms. Bettman referred to HB 2123, related to the transfer of water rights, and expressed concern that it would make it easier for farmers to transfer their water rights to industry. She suggested the bill could impact the City's sustainable economic development effort, which included locally grown products, and could facilitate the construction of the proposed Coburg power plant. Speaking to the latter point, Mr. Duckett indicated his discussion with the Water Master indicated the bill was not introduced for that reason. It was impelled by concerns generated in eastern Oregon. However, it was possible it could facilitate the power plant. Mr. Klein indicated he would review the bill to determine its impact. Mr. Heuser said further research would be done by staff. Mr. Jones noted that the bill was introduced by Governor Ted Kulongski at the request of the Water Resources Department. Mr. Pap6 asked that HB 2155, related to fire-fighting resources, be held over until the next meeting when the appropriate staff was present. Ms. Bettman noted the neutral position recommended by staff in regard to HB 2183, which would reduce the allowable blood alcohol level for people who have participated in a diversion program or been convicted of DUll in the 15 years before the offense. She thought the bill was a good idea. Mr. Cushman indicated the department had no opposition to the bill but did not think it would have much of an impact. Ms. Bettman, seconded by Mr. Pap~, moved to change the bill's status to Support. The motion passed, 2:1; Ms. Taylor voting no. The committee had questions about HB 2199, related to vertical housing zones, which were deferred until a staff member of the Planning and Development Department could be present. The committee had questions about HB 2234, related to enterprise zones, which were deferred until a staff member of the Planning and Development Department could be present. Ms. Bettman noted several bills related to public indecency, including HB 2297, 2298, and 2316, and asked that the text of liB 2298 be provided to her for review. She asked for more information about HB 2297, which expanded the circumstances under which public indecency was a felony. Mr. Cushman indicated that the bill would enhance the penalty for individuals who had committed sex crimes in other states. MINUTES--Council Committee on Intergovernmental Relations February 11, 2005 Page 4