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1030, which would replace all seven percent right-of-way fees with a five percent tax. Ms. Berrian indicated the City would lose millions in revenue if the bill passed. Mr. Heuser said that HB 3353 had been the bill that was actually making progress. Ms. Berrian said the bill was introduced at the behest of Qwest and it was an attack on the Eugene telecommunications model and attempted to preclude other cities from taking the same approach as Eugene. She noted that wireless providers were very opposed to SB 1030 because they do not want any taxation. Mr. Papd asked if the committee's assistance was needed. Mr. Heuser said yes. He was unsure of the fate of the bill, which he had thought would receive a hearing. However, the Senate committees had closed and could hold no more hearings without the permission of the Senate leader. He would inform the committee if the bill progressed. Mr. Papd said he would not worry about putting together talking points unless staff thought the bill was going to move. Mr. Heuser indicated staff was likely to do so in case the bill moved, although they may not be needed. Mr. Papd suggested they be prepared before May 19, when Ms. Taylor and Ms. Bettman would no longer be available. Priority 2 Bills' HB 3447 Responding to a question from Ms. Bettman, Mr. Heuser indicated that House Bill (HB) 3447, which was related to taxation of vehicles weighing more than 26,000 pounds, was probably dead as it had been referred to a committee whose chair was determined to kill it. Ms. Bettman indicated support of the staff recommendation, but if the bill began to make progress she would like to support it if it actually raised revenues. Ms. Boyle indicated the bill was written in a way that made it revenue-neutral. HB 043 lA Responding to a question from Ms. Bettman, Mr. Lidz said the bill would delineate what was within the jurisdiction of the Land Use Board of Appeals and what was in the jurisdiction of the Land Conservation and Development Commission. The changes being offered were minimal. He said the bill would help Eugene if it took effect before its Goal 5 periodic review was completed because the City would not have to spend money to fight for the appropriate review body. Ms. Bettman indicated acceptance of the staff recommendation. Priority 3 Bills HB 2816 Mr. Pap~ asked if the bill raised the requirements for placing an initiative on the ballot. Ms. Feldman said the bill added a layer before the ballot title was prepared. Signatures and an affidavit must be filed, although those signatures would count toward the ultimate total. She said the bill would not affect the City and she recommended monitoring it. Mr. Pap~ indicated acceptance of the staff recommendation. HB 3010 Responding to a question from Ms. Bettman about the bill, which would prohibit the disclosure of public records relating to criminal investigation, prosecution, or confinement, Mr. Cushman said he believed that MINUTES--Council Committee on INtergovernmental Relations April 28, 2005 Page 2