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IGR BILL REPORT <br />MARCH 13, 2013 / IGR COMMITTEE MEETING <br />CITY OF EUGENE <br />HB 2035 <br />Relating Clause: Relating to emergency communications taxes; providing for revenue raising that requires <br />approval by a three-fifths majority. <br />Title:Extends period of applicability of emergency communications tax. <br />Sponsored by: (at the request of Governor John Kitzhauber, M.D., for Oregon Military Department) <br />(Presession Filed) <br />URL:http://www.leg.state.or.us/13reg/measpdf/hb2000.dir/hb2035.intro.pdf <br />Contact Respondent Dept Updated Priority Recommendation <br />Larry Hill CS-FIN Pri 1 Support <br /> <br />Comments: This is a LOC priority. Under current law, state 911 emergency communications taxes <br />will expire as of January 1, 2014. HB 2035 extends current 911 taxes until January 1, <br />2026. The City's Public Safety Communications Fund received $3.6 million in revenue in <br />FY13. If the tax is not extended, revenue to this fund will cease in FY14. This would <br />have a significant negative impact on Police, Fire and Emergency services. This bill is <br />similar to HB 2496. <br />Pam Collett: EPD-911 <br />Comments: This bill is critical to the health of all 9-1-1 Organizations in the State of Oregon, <br />including Central Lane Communications. We must have a dependable and dedicated <br />revenue stream in order to successfully run our 9-1-1 Centers. This dedicated tax has <br />been an asset to communities and cannot sunset. If it is not extended, the health and <br />safety of our citizens could be put at risk. <br />HB 2036 <br />Relating Clause: Relating to the 9-1-1 emergency reporting system; prescribing an effective date <br />Title:Establishes alternative methods for telecommunications provider to satisfy requirement to <br />collect and remit tax on customer access to 9-1-1 emergency reporting system from <br />prepaid telecommunications service customers. Defines terms. Takes effect on 91st day <br />following adjournment sine die. <br />Sponsored by: (at the request of Governor John Kitzhauber, M.D., for Oregon Military Department) <br />(Presession Filed) <br />URL:http://www.leg.state.or.us/13reg/measpdf/hb2000.dir/hb2036.intro.pdf <br />1 | Page <br />March 13, 2013 IGR Committee Meeting <br />