Item 2C: Ratification of IGR Minutes

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Ms. Wilson stated that the bill would prohibit insurers from treating injuries sustained from sexual violence as a preexisting condition. She noted that Risk Services Director Myrnie Daut had recommended they monitor the bill given that the City was self-insured and it would not have a direct fiscal impact. Ms. Ortiz said the City should support the bill as a statement because it was the right thing to do. Mr. Poling concurred. Mr. Poling, seconded by Ms. Ortiz, moved to adopt a Priority 2 Support position on HB 3631. The motion passed unanimously, 3:0. House Bill 3623 Ms. Wilson stated that the bill would require the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) to include informational materials regarding human trafficking with certain licensing materials. She recommended adoption of a Priority 3 Support because the City Council had adopted a Priority 2 Support position on a bill in 2007 that sought to make human trafficking a crime. She noted that the City of Portland had the highestper capita sex industry in the nation, which many attributed to its location at the crossroads of two interstate highways. She related that the Oregon State Police had reported coming into contact with three to five human trafficking victims a week, half of which were children. The CCIGR agreed with the staff recommendation to adopt a Priority 3 Support position on HB 3623. HB 3625 Ms. Wilson stated that the bill would designate May as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month. She said she had recommended adoption of a Priority 3 Support because of one of the United Front projects supported over the past several years had been a study of the infant and fetal mortality rates in Lane County, which was higher than the state and national averages. Ms. Taylor opined that there were already too many special months and days and questioned why they needed to adopt another one. Mayor Piercy pointed out that designating a particular day or month provided organizations the opportuni- ty to aim an education program to raise awareness. The CCIGR left the staff recommendation to adopt a Priority 3 Support position on HB 3625 intact. House Joint Resolution 100 Ms. Wilson explained that HJR 100 would propose an amendment to the Oregon Constitution that would establish the right of all Oregonians to equal opportunity to lead healthy and productive lives. She said she had brought the bill to the CCIGR because it was a broad policy and because it was co-sponsored by State Senator Bill Morrissette. Mr. Poling said he could not find the definition of legal resident in the amendment. Ms. Wilson responded that she had noticed this, too, and intended to talk to Sen. Morrissette about it. Mr. Poling asked who would be responsible for financing it. Ms. Wilson replied that she was certain that the amendment would be the beginning of a larger discussion on health care. MINUTES—Council Committee on Intergovernmental Relations January 27, 2010 Page 5