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Referring to SB 0597, which would require a person residing in the same household as an abused person to report the abuse, Ms. Taylor wanted to see the bill amended to state that if either parent reported abuse by the other parent, the identity of the complaining parent should remain confidential. Mr. Cushman said that somewhere in the process, the identity of the person making the report would be revealed, but he did not object to an amendment holding that information confidential to the degree allowed by the law. Ms. Bettman said that the bill appeared to address situations such as abuse by a stepfather when the mother fails to report the abuse. Once the abuse was discovered, the mother could be held responsible as a witness to the abuse. She questioned what position WomenSpace had on the legislation. She said the bill should exempt parents who were victims of abuse as well and afraid to report. Mr. Klein indicated that generally, State agencies do not release such information unless compelled to do so. Mr. Heuser reported that the bill had not been scheduled for a hearing. Ms. Bettman, seconded by Ms. Taylor, moved to change the status of the bill to Support with an amendment related to an affirmative defense for those afraid to report. The motion passed unanimously. Ms. Bettman, seconded by Ms. Taylor, moved to change the status of SB 0654, related to compensation for the Oregon Forest Practices Act, to Priority 2, Support. Mr. Klein said the bill would amend Ballot Measure 37 to prohibit claims resulting from restrictions imposed by the Oregon Forest Practices Act. Mr. Pap~ expressed concern that the measure was passed in part because of appeals from families who were unable to divide their land for use by other family members. Mr. Klein said the forest managers who supported the measure did not like the operational restrictions imposed by the act. He asked how strongly the committee wanted Mr. Heuser to push the bill as opposed to delivering the message that Ballot Measure 37 should not be addressed on a piece-meal basis. Responding to a question from Mr. Pap~, Mr. Heuser indicated no public hearing had been scheduled for the bill. Mr. Klein suggested that Mr. Heuser forward the message that in the absence of a comprehensive package, the City wanted to see the bill pass, and the bill would be assigned a Priority 1 status. Ms. Bettman accepted that as a friendly amendment to her motion. The motion passed, 2:1; Mr. Pap~ voting no. Ms. Bettman, seconded by Mr. Pap~, moved to drop SB 0804 from further consideration as being outside the committee's purview. The motion passed unanimously. Referring to SB 0863, relating to replacement dwellings in the exclusive farm use, Ms. Bettman asked that staff bring the bill back if it began to make progress. Referring to SB 0990, which related to the membership of the Board on Police Safety Standards and Training, Ms. Taylor asked about the impact of the bill and why the City was taking a position in opposition MINUTES--Council Committee on INtergovernmental Relations March 17, 2005 Page 6