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The motion died for lack of a second. Responding to a question from Ms. Taylor, Mr. Pap6 said he thought it was logical for the prevailing party in a lawsuit to be reimbursed for their legal fees. Ms. Bettman and Ms. Taylor indicated satisfaction with the staff recommendation. HB 3328 Mr. Pap6 indicated interest in changing the status of the bill, related to energy efficiency in State-owned or funded buildings, to Support with amendments. Ms. Bettman agreed with Mr. Pap& She thought the bill as written was flawed in regard to the added burden of apprenticeship program, but otherwise the bill was good. Mr. Pap6, seconded by Ms. Bettman, moved to Support the bill with amendments related to the apprenticeship program. The motion passed unanimously. HB 3349 Responding to a question from Mr. Pap6, Mr. Yeiter said the bill seemed to recognize Ballot Measure 37 claims in the definition of an exclusive farm use. Mr. Heuser noted that the bill was sponsored by the Oregon Farm Bureau, and recommended the bill be held over pending further discussion with the bureau. Mr. Pap6 moved to change the status of the bill to Monitor. The motion died for lack of a second. The committee agreed to hold the bill over to the next meeting. Ms. Taylor suggested that the staff not automatically take an oppose position to the Ballot Measure 37- related bills at this point in time. Mr. Heuser agreed. HB 3353 Mr. Pap6 requested information on the status of the bill, which would prohibit local governments from imposing fees or taxes upon telecommunications providers without State concurrence. Mr. Heuser indicated a hearing had been held on the bill and Mayor Kitty Piercy had attended and offered testimony. He believed the City made its case at the hearing. The committee majority did not appear to be interested in moving the bill forward. He said the City needed to follow the work of the Senate Revenue Committee. Mr. Pap6 asked about attempts to bring the parties together. Mr. Heuser said that had not gone well, and industry essentially walked away from the table and the promises they made to local governments about efforts to reach compromise. The bill was essentially an attempt on the part of the industry to go back to ;;square one." Mr. Pap6, seconded by Ms. Taylor, moved to change the status of the bill to Priority 1 Op- pose. The motion passed unanimously. MINUTES--Council Committee on INtergovernmental Relations April 21, 2005 Page 8