Item 3: Ratification of IGR Committee Actions and Direction on Legislative Policy

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Certain state permits (Dept. of Environmental Quality, Dept. of State Lands, etc.) require concurrence from local governments. This Bill attempts to provide clarity on local government's role, however the scope of this Bill is somewhat vague. Staff is working with League of Oregon Cities to answer such questions. Staff recommends monitoring this Bill at this point. HB 2236 Relating Clause: Relating to alternative fuel distribution. Title: Permits Department of Transportation to participate in alternative fuel project. Sponsored by: Governor Theodore R. Kulongoski for Department of Transportation URL:http://www.leg.state.or.us/09reg/measpdf/hb2200.dir/hb2236.intro.pdf ContactRespondentDept Updated Priority Policy Poli Numb Recommendation Eric Jones Eric Jones PW-ADM 1/20/2009 Pri 3 Yes VII. A1 Support Comments: HB 2236 provides ODOT, a state agency, with additional options for testing the distribution and use of alternative motor vehicle fuels. Specifically, it allows ODOT to develop alternative fueling stations in state highway rest areas. This could extend the network of places where motorists could obtain hydrogen or electrical power. HB 2236 does not directly affect the City of Eugene. However, it is consistent with the City's goals around sustainability and climate change initiatives. Based on those policies, staff recommends support. ContactRespondentDept Updated Priority Policy Poli Numb Recommendation Felicity Fahy Felicity Fahy CS-CMO 1/23/2009 Pri 3 Yes VII. A1 Support Comments: I agree with Eric Jones. HB 2239 Relating Clause: Relating to consequences of test refusal. Title: Provides that person commits offense of refusal to take test for intoxicants if person refuses to submit to blood test or to take urine test if requested to do so under Motorist Implied Consent Law. Provides that offense is punishable by fine of at least $500 and not more than $1,000. Sponsored by: Governor Theodore R. Kulongoski for Department of Transportation URL:http://www.leg.state.or.us/09reg/measpdf/hb2200.dir/hb2239.intro.pdf ContactRespondentDept Updated Priority Policy Poli Numb Recommendation E. Cushman A. San Miguel EPD-ADM 1/26/2009 Pri 3 No No Support Comments: We support this bill, which would expand the offense of refusal to take a breath test to include refusal to take a blood or urine test in those (fairly limited) situations where a person is required by statute to submit to such a test. This would create a consistent penalty for refusing any required test for intoxicants, instead of the rather odd situation which currently exists where there it is an offense to refuse to submit to a breath test when required by law, but not when the person refuses to submit to a required blood or urine test. Having this law in place will provide more of an incentive for the person to submit to the legal requirement, which is designed to provide a basis for objective determination of whether the person is or is not under the influence of an intoxicant while driving, and provide a sanction if s/he does not. 9