Item 3: Discuss and Approve Non-Unanimous IGR Positions

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Sponsored by: Senator DINGFELDER, Representative CANNON; Senators HASS, ROSENBAUM, Representative BAILEY URL:http://www.leg.state.or.us/09reg/measpdf/sb0600.dir/sb0624.intro.pdf ContactRespondentDept Updated Priority Policy Poli Numb Recommendation Ethan Nelson PDD-BPS 3/2/2009 Pri 3 Yes YesVII. A1 Support Comments: SB 624 would clear some challenges from a new private developments covenant, code and restrictions for a resident owner from installing a renewable energy device. The bill is not retro-active, which is more politically feasible; yet a more progressive policy would be to expand the ruling to all homeowner associations (existing and future). There would likely be more challenges to the bill, but it can be modified to address association and owner concerns while addressing the ability for increased energy conservation and renewable energy generation. Removing as many barriers (perceived or real) to improving the energy performance of the built environment should be supported by the City of Eugene. ContactRespondentDept Updated Priority Policy Poli Numb Recommendation Steve Nystrom PDD-ADM 3/2/2009 Pri 3 Support Comments: Agree with Ethan's comments. While local governments can promote and enable renewable energy devices, the City of Eugene has little control over CC & R's which might otherwise prohibit their use. This bill would address that gap. SB 0626 Relating Clause: Relating to driving while under the influence of intoxicants. Title: Increases fee for screening interviews of persons convicted of driving while under influence of intoxicants. Sponsored by: COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY URL:http://www.leg.state.or.us/09reg/measpdf/sb0600.dir/sb0626.intro.pdf ContactRespondentDept Updated Priority Policy Poli Numb Recommendation Char Mauch CS-MUNI 2/26/2009 Pri 2 Support Comments: Municipal Court currently utilizes Lane County Mental Health for screening interviews. The County has advised us they will no longer provide this service. We are currently reviewing options with the other local courts. A reasonable fee to provide this screening is essential to help make the evaluation process more financially viable. SB 0629 Relating Clause: Relating to noxious weed control; declaring an emergency. Title: Requires State Department of Agriculture to establish program for issuing grants to counties for noxious weed control. Allocates and limits expenditure of lottery funds for 2009-2011 biennium for purpose of carrying out grant program. Declares emergency, effective on passage. Sponsored by: Senator FERRIOLI; Senators ATKINSON, BOQUIST, NELSON, TELFER, WHITSETT, Representatives BARKER, BOONE, ESQUIVEL, GILMAN, HUFFMAN, JENSON, KRIEGER, OLSON, SCHAUFLER, G SMITH, STIEGLER, THOMPSON, WHISNANT, WITT (at the request of Don Farrar) 18