Item 3: Ratification of Unanimous IGR Actions and Action on Non-Unanimous IGR Actions

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Comments: Bill would expand government agencies' ability to conduct transactions electronically and to rely on electronic records of the transactions. Also facilitates conversion of paper records to electronic ones. Generally helpful to us, with no downside apparent to me. HB 2075 Relating Clause: Relating to 9-1-1 emergency reporting system; creating new provisions; and amending ORS 403.105, 403.135, 403.200, 403.210, 403.220, 403.225 and 403.230 and section 4, chapter 5, Oregon Laws 2002 (first special session). Title: Establishes alternative methods for telecommunications provider to satisfy requirement to collect and remit tax on customer access to 9-1-1 emergency reporting system from prepaid telecommunications service customers. Defines terms. Sponsored by: Ordered printed by the Speaker pursuant to House Rule 12.00A (5). Presession filed (at the request of Governor John A. Kitzhaber for Oregon Military Department) URL: http://www.leg.state.or.us/11reg/measpdf/hb2000.dir/hb2075.intro.pdf Contact Respondent Dept Updated Priority Recommendation Kristi Wilde EPD-911 1/14/2011 Pri 1 Support Comments: The 9-1-1 telephone tax (75 cents per device per month) is an essential component of the overall funding for Oregon's 9-1-1 system. When originally legislated in 1981, the language did not anticipate telephone service via a 'prepaid wireless' device. As we watch consumer trends, in the fourth quarter of 2009, 69% of new subscribers added were choosing the prepaid services. A recent survey by the Opinion Research Council concluded that 39% of current wireless contract users were considering a switch to prepaid service. 17% of cell phone users currently are using the prepaid service. The lack of support by the prepaid wireless phone industry has deprived the Oregon 9-1-1 Program of an estimated $6.8 million dollars in 2009. Local governments and public safety associations/organizations are being asked to support an Oregon APCO/NENA resolution in support of the inclusion of prepaid wireless devices into the statewide 9-1-1 funding system. Other states, including Washington, have passed similar legislation. HB 2076 Relating Clause: Relating to 9-1-1 emergency communications; creating new provisions; and amending ORS 403.105 and 403.135. Title: Clarifies obligation of providers of telecommunications services and equipment to comply with requirements for 9-1-1 emergency communications. Sponsored by: Ordered printed by the Speaker pursuant to House Rule 12.00A (5). Presession filed (at the request of Governor John A. Kitzhaber for Oregon Military Department) 3