Item 3: Ratification of IGR Actions

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SB 0414 Relating Clause: Relating to county funding; declaring an emergency. Title: Increases amount of highway funds distributed to counties. Applies to biennia beginning on or after July 1, 2009. Declares emergency, effective on passage. Sponsored by: Senator GIROD URL:http://www.leg.state.or.us/09reg/measpdf/sb0400.dir/sb0414.intro.pdf RespondentDept Updated Priority Policy Poli Numb Recommendation Contact Eric Jones Eric Jones PW-ADM 2/4/2009 Pri 2 Yes YesIII. A Oppose Comments: I agree with Larry Hill's analysis. This is contrary to the principles of city-county-state coordination. By reslicing the pie to increase only the county share of State Highway Trust Fund Allocations, cities do not benefit (particularly in light of county revenue problems that have eliminated all county road fund revenue sharing with the cities in Lane County). Presumably ODOT would see less money. As Larry Hill notes, the relating clause is very restrictive and would likely prevent any amendments designed to increase cities' share of SHTF allocations. What is the LOC position on this bill (and what is the AOC position)? The better model for state-county-city revenue sharing is contained in the Transportation Vision Committee's Report to the Governor (Nov 2008, pg 18). ContactRespondentDept Updated Priority Policy Poli Numb Recommendation Larry Hill Larry Hill CS-FIN 2/3/2009 Pri 2 Yes YesIII. A1 Oppose Comments: SB 414 as introduced would increase by more than one third the share of the State Highway Trust Fund that goes to counties, from 24.38% to 34.38%, but would leave cities' share unchanged at 15.57%. I recomend that SB 414 be opposed because it cannot be amended, due to a restrictive relating clause, to provide a proportionate increase in cities' share, from 15.57% to 20.76%. A better alternative to SB 414 would be to increase the motor vehicle fuel tax to generate more revenue to benefit state, counties and cities alike. SB 0420 Relating Clause: Relating to electric assisted bicycles. Title: Alters definition of 'electric assisted bicycle.' Requires that electric assisted bicycle be equipped with horn and lighting equipment. Sponsored by: Senator GIROD URL:http://www.leg.state.or.us/09reg/measpdf/sb0400.dir/sb0420.intro.pdf ContactRespondentDept Updated Priority Policy Poli Numb Recommendation Lee Shoemaker Lee Shoemaker PWE 2/10/2009 Pri 3 Yes YesV. C7 Oppose Comments: 814.405 Status of electric assisted bicycle. An electric assisted bicycle shall be considered a bicycle, rather than a motor vehicle, for purposes of the Oregon Vehicle Code, except when otherwise specifically provided by statute. [1997 c.400 §4]. This bill would require horns and lights appropriate for motorcycles and mopeds and increase the speed allowed from 20 to 35 mph. This legislation will allow electric assisted bicycles to operate more like a motorcycle or moped on bikeways. Electric assisted bicycles are allowed in bike lanes and bike paths in Oregon and on off- street paths in Eugene if operated by human power. Using horns may startle pedestrians and bicyclists and cause crashes. Motorcycle lights are not appropriate on paths. Bicycle bells and bike lights are more approriate. Increasing the speed allowed from 20-35 mph is not appropriate for off-street paths or bike lanes and conflicts between pedestrians and bicyclists will increase. 13