Item 3: Action on Non-Unanimous IGR Positions

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HB 2424A Relating Clause: Relating to Oregon Adopt-a-Highway Program Title: Includes removal of noxious weeds as part of Oregon Adopt-a-Highway Program. Sponsored by: Representatives BERGER, BUCKLEY, Senators MONROE, MORSE; Representatives BRUUN, CANNON, C EDWARDS, GARRARD, ROBLAN, Senators BONAMICI, BOQUIST, GEORGE, HASS, METSGER, MORRISETTE, ROSENBAUM, STARR, VERGER, WALKER, WHITSETT URL:http://www.leg.state.or.us/09reg/measpdf/hb2400.dir/hb2414.a.pdf ContactRespondentDept Updated Priority Policy Poli Numb Recommendation Eric Wold Eric Wold PW-POS 4/6/2009 Pri 2 Yes YesVII. B3 Support Comments: The amended version of HB 2424 is virtually identifical to the original version. My analysis of the amended version is the same as the original. The bill would add removal of noxious weeds, using methods other than pesticide and in accordance with rules adopted by the State Department of Agriculture, as part of Oregon's Adopt-a-Highway program. This bill benefits the City of Eugene by helping to control the spread of noxious weeds. The City and many other agencies and organizations spend significant amounts of money trying to control the spread of noxious weeds. Noxious weeds can have significant negative impacts to agriculture, forestry, and the ecology of natural areas. Roads are one of the primary vectors of noxious weeds. Therefore, with the addition of weed removal to its scope, the Adopt-a-Highway program will contribute to slowing the spread of these weeds. ContactRespondentDept Updated Priority Policy Poli Numb Recommendation Kevin Finney Kevin Finney PW-POS 4/13/2009 Comments: I defer to Eric Wold on this matter. HB 2526 Relating Clause: Relating to operating a motor vehicle while using a mobile communication device. Title: Prohibits person of any age from operating motor vehicle while using mobile communication device for purpose of receiving or transmitting text communication. Provides exceptions. Punishes by maximum fine of $360. Sponsored by: Representatives GELSER, TOMEI; Representatives BAILEY, BARKER, BARNHART, BUCKLEY, CANNON, DEMBROW, GALIZIO, GREENLICK, NATHANSON, READ, RILEY, ROBLAN, SCHAUFLER, STIEGLER URL:http://www.leg.state.or.us/09reg/measpdf/hb2500.dir/hb2526.intro.pdf ContactRespondentDept Updated Priority Policy Poli Numb Recommendation E. Cushman E. Cushman EPD-ADM 2/10/2009 Pri 3 No NoV. C7 Support Comments: We support this bill, which would prohibit text messaging while driving. Text messaging using a cell phone or similar device is arguably more of a distraction than talking, due to the person needing to pay closer attention to the device (and, thus, less attention to driving) than while simply talking. A person operating "an ambulance or emergency vehicle" is exempted, so the bill should not interfere with use of the mobile data computers used by emergency service personnel. Eric Jones has indicated that the bill should not have the negative impact on Public Works personnel that some other proposed bills do. The bill also removes the "secondary violation" provision from the current statute, a move which we support. ContactRespondentDept Updated Priority Policy Poli Numb Recommendation Eric Jones Eric Jones PW-ADM 2/5/2009 Pri 3 Yes YesV. C7 Support Comments: Unlike broader bills currently aimed at prohibiting the use of mobile communication devices while operating a vehicle (which create operational problems for Public Works 4