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e Responding to a question from Mr. Holmer, Mr. Rutan said that, in general, a councilor or staff member testifies on all priority 1 bills while priority 2 bills are lobbied through lower-profile channels (letters, telephone conversations, etc.). Ms. Ehrman explained that in felony situations, all the charges are in one document at arraignment and the defense must move affirmatively to separate them. She did not believe this bill would significantly alter that practice. The motion passed 4:1:1, with Councilor Ehrman voting against and Councilor Boles abstaining. Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Mr. Rutan, to approve the recommendation of the Legislative Committee to support HB 2252. Lieutenant Mann explained that this bill would not require a court order to be obtained prior to use of a body wire in a drug investigation, a change which he felt would increase the safety of police officers and informants. Lieutenant Mann said only felony drug investigations would be exempt from the requirement to obtain a court order. The motion passed 4:0:2, with Councilors Boles and Ehrman abstaining. e Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Mr. Rutan, to approve the Legislative Committee's recommendation to support LC 583. Lieutenant Mann clarified that this bill would apply to sex offenders who have served their sentences and been paroled without a limit on how long ago the crime was committed, since sex crimes are considered a form of addictive behavior. The misdemeanor of exposure (with sexual intent) would be covered. He added that sex offenses are the exception to a provision in the law that allows crimes to be expunged from one's record. Lieutenant Mann said the Oregon State Police would coordinate the registration process. While she said she understood how sex offenses could be compared to alcoholism as a form of addictive behavior, Ms. Ehrman suggested that some selectivity should be applied to the type of offense and the person's record during the time since it was committed. Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Mr. Boles, to amend the motion to support LC 583 with an amendment specifying a time limit. The motion to amend passed, 5:0:1, with Mr. Holmer abstaining. The motion passed, 5:0:1, with Mr. Holmer abstaining. Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Mr. Rutan, to approve the minutes of the Legislative Committee meeting of January 30, e MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 8, 1989 Page 6