Item 2F: Ratification of IGR Committee Actions

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by only one senator, which implied to him it was unlikely to make progress. Ms. Wilson indicated the bill was not going to make any progress. Mr. Hill suggested a bill with a smaller spending amount might succeed if the money could be found. He pointed out the City would not be able to use any money from the bill to backfill existing activities; it would have to be spent on new activities that were limited by the bill. Ms. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Poling, moved to change the City’s position on the bill to Monitor. Mr. Poling supported the motion based on the financial issues involved. However, he had mixed emotions about taking that position because he believed the City needed to do something to address the communi- ty’s drug problem. Mayor Piercy concurred. The motion passed unanimously, 3:0. HB 2753 Ms. Wilson said the bill would authorize changes in the fees that pawnbrokers may collect for certain items and was aimed at an ordinance passed by the City of Eugene. The City would no longer be able to operate its program if the bill passed. She had been approached by the City of Portland and the League of Oregon Cities (LOC), who were willing to back the City’s position. Ms. Wilson emphasized that the bill was a preemption of the City’s home rule authority. Mr. Cushman invited questions. Mayor Piercy thought the bill was terrible and suggested the City work with Springfield and Lane County to communicate to the Lane County delegation its opposition to the bill. Mr. Poling, seconded by Ms. Ortiz, moved to support the staff recommendation to oppose the bill at a level of Priority 1. The motion passed unanimously, 3:0. SB 579 Ms. Wilson said the bill would require operators of motor vehicles and certain passengers in motor vehicles to use child safety systems, safety belts, or safety harnesses when motor vehicles are operated on premises open to the public. Staff recommended a position of Priority 3, Support. A hearing was scheduled the following day. The committee asked questions clarifying what situations the bill would apply to. Mr. Poling, seconded by Ms. Ortiz, moved to approve the staff recommendation. The mo- tion passed unanimously, 3:0. SB 583 Ms. Wilson said the bill would require operators and passengers of Class II all-terrain vehicles to wear motorcycle helmets if under 18 years of age. Staff recommended a position of Priority 3, Support. She said the exceptions that already existed in law would continue to exist, with the addition of a vehicle with a roof or roll bar. Mr. Poling, seconded by Ms. Ortiz, moved to approve the staff recommendation. The mo- MINUTES—Council Committee on Intergovernmental Relations March 11, 2009 Page 4