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consequence for the offense. The many negative consequences of underage drinking--- <br />including impaired driving, alcohol poisoning, and literally fueling riots in some cases--- <br />are well-known. <br />SB 0285 <br />Relating Clause: Relating to marijuana. <br />Title: <br />Directs State Board of Pharmacy to classify marijuana as <br />controlled substance in Schedule II. <br />Sponsored by: Senate Interim Committee on Judiciary <br />URL:http://www.leg.state.or.us/09reg/measpdf/sb0200.dir/sb0285.intro.pdf <br />RespondentDept Updated Priority Policy Poli Numb Recommendation <br />Contact <br />E. Cushman K. McCormick EPD-ADM 2/3/2009 Pri 3 No No Support <br />Comments: <br />Although we do not recommend active lobbying for this bill, we are supportive of this bill, <br />which would change marijuana to a Schedule II drug. This classification would be more <br />realistic than its current Schedule I drug designation. <br />SB 0291 <br />Relating Clause: Relating to reporting vehicle accidents. <br />Title: <br />Requires filing of accident report when accident involves pedestrian or bicyclist. <br /> Creates offense of failure of pedestrian or bicyclist to make accident report. Punishes by <br />maximum fine of $360. <br />Sponsored by: Senate Interim Committee on Judiciary for Bicycle Transportation Alliance <br />URL:http://www.leg.state.or.us/09reg/measpdf/sb0200.dir/sb0291.intro.pdf <br />RespondentDept Updated Priority Policy Poli Numb Recommendation <br />Contact <br />E. Cushman D. Schulz EPD-ADM 1/28/2009 Pri 3 Yes YesV. C7 Oppose <br />Comments: <br />**Oppose as written; neutral if properly amended** <br />We recommend that the bill be amended to remove Section 1(3). If this is done, we <br />would be neutral on the bill. <br />Current Oregon law requires that involved drivers file accident reports if the accident <br />either (1) results in death or injury to any person, or (2) the property damage to any <br />person's property exceeds $1500. Section 1(3) of this bill would require that a driver file <br />an accident report for *any* accident involving a bicycle or pedestrian which occurred on <br />a street or premises open to the public (e.g., store parking lots) whether or not there was <br />*any* property damage or injury. This means that if a driver going 2 mph bumps a <br />bicycle in a parking lot, even if there is no damage or injury, the driver must file an <br />accident report. If the same driver runs into another car and causes $1400 damage, s/he <br />does not have to file an accident report. <br />This increased reporting will result in a significant increase in workload (and expense) for <br />DMV in processing these reports. In addition, the driver will now have a reported <br />accident on his/her driving record, potentially increasing his/her insurance premium. The <br />law already requires a report if the accident involves *any* injury to the bicyclist or <br />pedestrian, regardless of severity. We feel that the requirement included in Section 1(3) <br />of this bill is unnecessary for any public safety purpose, and will simply place an <br />additional unfunded workload on DMV. <br />ContactRespondentDept Updated Priority Policy Poli Numb Recommendation <br />Lee Shoemaker Lee Shoemaker PWE 1/30/2009 Pri 3 Yes YesV. C7 Oppose <br />Comments: <br />13 <br /> <br />