Item 3: Action on Non-Unanimous IGR Positions

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GREENLICK, HARKER, KAHL, KOMP, MATTHEWS, ROBLAN, SCHAUFLER, SHIELDS, J SMITH, STIEGLER, TOMEI, WHISNANT URL:http://www.leg.state.or.us/09reg/measpdf/hb2500.dir/hb2578.a.pdf ContactRespondentDept Updated Priority Policy Poli Numb Recommendation Jeff Petry Jeff Petry PDD-ADM 2/25/2009 Pri 3 III. C Support Comments: Support-The City is at this bill's standard. ContactRespondentDept Updated Priority Policy Poli Numb Recommendation Jenifer Willer Jenifer Willer PWE 3/2/2009 Comments: I defer to Jeff Petry on this item. HB 2763A Relating Clause: Relating to procurements of agricultural goods. Title: Permits contracting agency that { - procures - } { + uses public funds to procure + } goods for public use to give preference to agricultural products produced and transported entirely within state if certain conditions are met. { - Requires Director of Agriculture by rule to set standards for determining whether agricultural products qualify for preference. - } { - Declares emergency, effective on passage. - } Sponsored by: Representatives CLEM, CANNON; Representatives BEYER, GILLIAM, KRIEGER, READ, ROBLAN, SCHAUFLER, STIEGLER URL:http://www.leg.state.or.us/09reg/measpdf/hb2700.dir/hb2763.a.pdf ContactRespondentDept Updated Priority Policy Poli Numb Recommendation Paul Klope PWE 4/20/2009 Pri 3 Yes YesVIII. B Support Comments: This is a slightly amended version of HB2763. My comments and recommendations are similar as for the earlier version of the bill. Allows public agency that is considering bids to buy agricultural products, such as plants and seed, to give preference to bids for products that are produced and transported entirely in Oregon as long as they cost no more than 10% more than other bids for equal products produced out of state. Allows the public agency to set a higher preference percentage if desired. Although it would cost the City slightly more to offer this preference, it would allow us to keep more money in the state also. HB 2838 Relating Clause: Relating to apprenticeship; appropriating money. Title: Prohibits public agencies from entering into public works contracts for which contract price exceeds $750,000 unless public agency verifies that every employer under contract is approved apprenticeship training agent unless local joint committee or apprenticeship training program does not exist in state. Requires contractor and subcontractor that are parties to contract for which contract price exceeds $750,000 to employ apprentices for at least 15 percent of total hours worked on project. Allows Bureau of Labor and Industries to adjust percentage in certain circumstances. Requires Bureau of Labor and Industries to develop, adopt and revise plan to increase diversity among workers employed on public works projects, including workers who are apprentices. 6