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

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reasons to allow use of shingles in asphalt concrete (AC), as long as such usage doesn't compromise the strength, performance and life of this pavement material. Several years ago, Legislature directed ODOT to conduct research into use of shingles in AC. ODOT completed the first portion of this research in 2010. The lab study showed that shingles did not negatively affect the quality of the AC when tested in the lab. However, the study goes on further to recommend that a pilot project and study be undertaken to construct and monitor AC pavement with recycled shingles over a period of time to determine how it performs under traffic. This pilot project study has not been completed yet. I think as a policy matter, ODOT should continue with the pilot project study to research how the AC with shingles material performs under traffic, with the goal of establishing a mix design procedure and set of construction specifications that will ensure that the material is successful. Additionally, I concur with Ethan's comments. HB 2345 Relating Clause: Relating to minimum efficiency standards for biomass tax credits; prescribing an effective date. Title: For purposes of biomass income tax credit, limits Director of State Department of Energy rulemaking authority for minimum overall thermal conversion efficiency rating to 20 percent for facility placed in service prior to January 1, 2008. Sponsored by: Introduced and printed pursuant to House Rule 12.00. Presession filed (at the request of House Interim Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Rural Communities) URL: http://www.leg.state.or.us/11reg/measpdf/hb2300.dir/hb2345.intro.pdf Contact Respondent Dept Updated Priority Recommendation Ethan Nelson PDD-BPS 1/31/2011 Pri 3 Oppose Comments: This proposal would have the impact of reducing the state's general tax income by grandfathering in biomass power plants with low thermal efficiencies. The Oregon Department of Energy should develop the thermal efficiency standards that will incentivize increased combine heat and power operations while utilizing the limited tax credit opportunities facing the state on developing energy efficiency industry or building new biomass thermal facilities to high efficiency standards. HB 2348 Relating Clause: Relating to supervisory employees under public collective bargaining law. Title: Modifies definition of “supervisory employee” for purposes of public employee collective bargaining law. 4