Item 3: Discuss and Approve Non-Unanimous IGR Positions

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Sponsored by: Representatives BERGER, BRUUN, ESQUIVEL, JENSON, Senators BURDICK, MORSE URL:http://www.leg.state.or.us/09reg/measpdf/hb3200.dir/hb3269.intro.pdf ContactRespondentDept Updated Priority Policy Poli Numb Recommendation Larry Hill Larry Hill CS-FIN 3/23/2009 Pri 2 Yes YesII Oppose Comments: HB 3398 proposes a a state general sales tax and reductions in the state income, inheritance and capital gains taxes. A new property tax exemption would be created based on age and income, with the taxes otherwise lost to be paid by the state. In addition local governments would be forbidden from piggybacking on the state sales tax with a local sales tax. It is almost certain that the bill will go nowhere, but it is important to note the prohibition on local general sales tax would be a new restriction imposed on local governments, and the property taxes to be paid by the state would be subject to future legislative appropriations. HB 3368 Relating Clause: Relating to urban reserves Title: Prohibits Land Conservation and Development Commission and anylocal government from establishing minimum lot or parcel sizes on lands included within designated urban reserve as result of inclusion. Sponsored by: Representative WINGARD (at the request of John Bacon) URL:http://www.leg.state.or.us/09reg/measpdf/hb3300.dir/hb3368.intro.pdf ContactRespondentDept Updated Priority Policy Poli Numb Recommendation Steve Nystrom Steve Nystrom PDD-ADM 3/16/2009 Pri 3 Yes YesIV. D5 Neutral Comments: State Statute allows local governments to establish rural reserves outside of UGB's to serve as likely areas for future UGB expansions. This Bill would prohibit a County from establishing a new minimum lot size on affected parcels, as a result of this rural reserve designation. The purpose of this bill appears to be aimed at holding parcels harmless from the act of this designation. This would not affect a city's ability to later apply new lot standards if such parcels were ultimately included inside a UGB. Staff does not see this having a direct impact to Eugene. HB 3381 Relating Clause: Relating to tax incentives for services as an emergency medical technician; prescribing an effective date. Title: Creates income tax credit or property tax exemption for emergency medical technicians who provide volunteer services. Requires one-time election of credit or exemption by emergency medical technicians. Provides for certification by Department of Human Services. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2010, and to property tax years beginning on or after July 1, 2010. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die. Sponsored by: By Representative BENTZ; Representatives GARRETT, JENSON, OLSON, ROBLAN, Senators FERRIOLI, JOHNSON, MORRISETTE (at the request of Hines Volunteer Fire Department) URL:http://www.leg.state.or.us/09reg/measpdf/hb3300.dir/hb3381.intro.pdf ContactRespondentDept Updated Priority Policy Poli Numb Recommendation Larry Hill Larry Hill CS-FIN 3/23/2009 Pri 2 Yes YesII. A2 Oppose Comments: HB 3381 would have a negative fiscal impact on the City of Eugene by adding yet another property tax exemption to state statutes. This is one of the many efforts by 35