Item 5: Action: Discussion and Approval of Non-Unanimous IGR Positions

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HB 2663 Relating Clause: Relating to memorials for employees of public employers. Title: Requires public employer to create memorial for employees killed while working on public works project. Sponsored by: Representative G SMITH; Representative JENSON, Senator NELSON URL:http://www.leg.state.or.us/09reg/measpdf/hb2600.dir/hb2663.intro.pdf RespondentDept Updated Priority Policy Poli Numb Recommendation Contact Eric Jones Eric Jones PW-ADM 2/17/2009 Pri 3 Oppose Comments: HB 2663 should be opposed for both philosophical and practical reasons. Philosophically, the state should not order local jurisdictions to create memorials, particularly as an unfunded mandate. Local governments are quite capable of figuring out how to do the right thing, in a way and a manner that best the community's interests and values. As a practical matter, the bill offers no clear dirction on what a "suitable" memorial might be. Nor does it allow for different responses to different conditions -- for example, a worker tragically killed through no fault of his own vs a worker who was under the influence or for some other reason aggregiously failing to follow safety procedures. There may well be a "back story" on this bill; however, as a matter of good public policy public agencies (aka public employers) should continue to make appropriate decisions in matters such as this. HB 2436A Relating Clause: Relating to public programs for housing; prescribing an effective date; providing for revenue raising that requires approval by a three-fifths majority. Title: Establishes fee for recording of documents in deed and mortgage records of county. Directs county clerk to transfer amounts collected to Housing and Community Services Department to fund housing programs of department. Modifies affordable housing programs and requires rulemaking. Establishes General Housing Account in Oregon Housing Fund. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die. Sponsored by: Representative SCHAUFLER (at the request of Oregon Housing Alliance, Oregon Association of Realtors, Oregon Bankers Association, Oregon Home Builders Association) URL:http://www.leg.state.or.us/09reg/measpdf/hb2400.dir/hb2436.a.pdf ContactRespondentDept Updated Priority Policy Poli Numb Recommendation Richie Weinman PDD-DEV 2/13/2009 Pri 1 Yes IV. C Support Comments: The amendments are fine and don't substantially change the bill. Although, the revenue is probably decreased as a result of an exemption. NOTE: IGR direction on the original version – HB 2436 – was Priority 1 Support. HJM 6 Relating Clause: Urging Congress to set goals for universal and open access to Internet. Title: Urges Congress to set goals for universal and open access to Internet. Sponsored by: Representative CLEM URL:http://www.leg.state.or.us/09reg/measpdf/hjm1.dir/hjm0006.intro.pdf RespondentDept Updated Priority Policy Poli Numb Recommendation Contact Pam Berrian Pam Berrian CS-ISD 2/17/2009 Pri 2 Yes IX Support Comments: 8