Item 2E: Ratification of IGR Actions

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SB 0033 Relating Clause: Sales of catalytic converters; and declaring an emergency. Title: Prohibits sale or purchase of catalytic converter unless seller or purchaser has permit issued by Department of Transportation. Provides certain exceptions. Punishes violation by maximum of one year’s imprisonment, $6,250 fine or both…. LC #1363 Sponsored by: Senate Committee on TRANSPORTATION URL: http://www.leg.state.or.us/09reg/measpdf/sb0001.dir/sb0033.intro.pdf ContactRespondentDept Updated Priority Policy Poli Numb Recommendation Ellwood Cushman CMO-IGR 1/13/2009 Pri 2 Support Comments: "Priority 2 - SUPPORT - amendments recommended Catalytic converters are stolen for the precious metals contained in them, so it might make more sense to regulate those metals. A different approach from this bill might be to strengthen ORS 165.107 (Failing to maintain a metal purchase record) to make clear its applicability to the metals contained in such items as catalytic converters, and to apply the statute to a broader range of individuals than a ""scrap metal dealer."" If this bill targeting catalytic converters is to move forward, we would recommend several amendments to eliminate some potential loopholes: Section 1(2): Add the term ""transfer"", so that transfers other than a traditional sale or purchase are covered. (…a person may not sell, transfer, or purchase….) Section 2(4): The identifying information required to be obtained should also include the selling individual's date of birth and the number of some government-issued identification (such as a driver's license number), and if the person is filling out an affidavit that the catalytic converter was stolen, should be required to provide the VIN of the vehicle from which it was stolen. Section 2(4): A copy of the affidavits should be forwarded to---rather than simply made available to upon request---a local law enforcement agency of jurisdiction, either by the person collecting the affidavit or by the DOT, within a reasonable time frame (such as within 7 days of receipt). The bill should contain a requirement that any person or entity purchasing a catalytic converter maintain a record of the purchase in a manner similar to the requirements currently in ORS 165.107. A dismantler (""person in possession of a dismantler certificate under ORS 822.110"") should be required to complete an affidavit stating specifically, by VIN, which vehicle was dismantled, or totaled for a particular converter, and such affidavits should be retained and handled in the same manner as the affidavits completed by individuals referenced in Section 1(3)(b)." SB 0034 Relating Clause: Taxation; and declaring an emergency. Title: Ties tax on motor vehicle fuel to percentage of average price of motor vehicle fuel in Oregon. LC #1364 Sponsored by: Senate Committee on TRANSPORTATION URL: http://www.leg.state.or.us/09reg/measpdf/sb0001.dir/sb0034.intro.pdf ContactRespondentDept Updated Priority Policy Poli Numb Recommendation Larry Hill Larry Hill CS-FIN 1/13/2009 Pri 3 Oppose Comments: I concur with Eric Jones’ recommendation of opposition on LC 1364. This measure would cause fuel tax revenue to the city to be unstable. Cathryn Stephens PW-APT 1/13/2009 Pri 3 Oppose Comments: For SB 0034 I recommend a priority 3, oppose (per recommendation from Eric Jones and Larry Hill. The changes proposed in this law would impact the general aviation community