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S~B.249 - Deletes requirement that motorcycle lights be dis- played at all times. Safety Commission unanaimously voted no. .. S.B.324 - Permits issuance of occupational license.to licensed driver when license has been suspended for refusal to submit to chemical breath test. Remove chauffeur requirements and requirement to show proof of future responsibility for such drivers. Safety Commission voted .. in favor. e S.B.340 - Prohibits use of studded tires April 30, 1977 with exceptions. Prohibits sale of studded tires. Safety Commission voted in favor of this bill. .. S.B.282 - Permits motor vehicle stop lights to be activated by sudden release of accelerator while vehicle is in motion. Required Motor Vehicle Division- to set speci- fication and rules for stop lights so activated and to approve such system. Safety Commission voted against this bill. The subcommittee agrees with the position taken by the Commission on all bills listed except three: S.B.244, S.B.324, and S.B.282. We have requested Mr.Smartt to explain these three measures to the Council. Copie~ of the report were distributed to Council members. Council- woman. Beal called attention to traffic legislation on which the Traffic Commission recommended positions. She said the subcomnUttee took no position on three of the bills because the inten~ was not clear and staff was asked for explanation. Assistant Manager sug- gested that staff explain the proposed legislation at next Monday's legislative subcommittee meeting in view of the lengthy agenda for this meeting. Mrs. Beal moved seqonded by Mr. Keller to approve the recommendations, noting that staff explanation of traffic legislation recommended by the Traffic Safety Commission would be scheduled for the April 21 subcommittee meeting. . Cozmn 4/16/75 Approve Councilman Bradley asked for explanation of If.B.302l. Mrs. Beal re- sponded that it would place tremendous restrictions on use of any waterfront land. The subcommittee felt inclusion of the proposed regulations in the LCDC respqnsibilities was a better approach to the issue. Councilman Williams added that the legislation was dis- cussed at length in the League of Oregon Cities legislative committee and was opposed on the basis that it would be writing another set of guidelines into the statutes. The LCDC now has authorization, ana this legislation ...,ould xesul t in having to determine which guidelines to use in making appropriate decisions. Vote was taken on the motion as stated. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Murray said Dan Herbert, chairman of the Lane Transit Dis- .trict board, asked for some sign of support from the city with regard to legislation to authorize use of general fund revenues to support mass transit. It was understood the issue would be referred to Ed Johnson, legislative liaison, for presentation to the Council subcom- , mi ttee so that a posi tion could be taken. - ~ 4/28/75 - 16 2:2.'