Item 5: Ratification of IGR Actions

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Comments: It is imperative that the 911 tax be extended. This tax funds communications specialists and technical staff who are responsible for not only answering the emergency calls from greater Lane County but also for supporting the technical backbone of the system. Without this tax our emergency services system would be tremendously impacted. Larry Hill CS – FIN 04/03/2013 Pri. 1 Support Comments: This bill extends the 911 tax. It is necessary if our 911 system is to continue to be funded. HB 3326 Relating Clause: Relating to the state building code. Title:Makes legislative findings regarding structures in rural or remote areas. Authorizes Director of Department of Consumer and Business Services to limit application of specialty code provision of state building code if director considers provision unclear, duplicative, inadequate or unsuitable for structure or structure uses. Authorizes director to adopt alternative standard if director considers specialty code provision unclear, duplicative, inadequate or unsuitable for structure or structure uses. Authorizes building officials, plans examiners and department employees to provide consultation and advice regarding specific requirements to qualify project for plan approval. Allows person constructing project at location within municipality having building inspection program to request provision of building inspection program services by department instead of municipality. Authorizes department to grant request and provide services. Allows department to make project subject to state administrative standards and fees, municipal administrative standards and fees or combination of state and municipal standards and fees. Authorizes department to contract with state agencies and local governments regarding project. Chief Sponsors Sponsored by: - Representatives: Clem, Smith, Bentz and Hoyle Regular Sponsors - Representatives: Bailey, Kennemer, Richardson Williamson, Senators: Burdick Edwards, Girod, Johnson, Roblan, Thomsen URL:http://www.leg.state.or.us/13reg/measpdf/hb3300.dir/hb3326.intro.pdf Contact Respondent Dept Updated Priority Recommendation Mark Whitmill PDD – BPS 04/02/2013 Pri. 1 Oppose Comments: HB 3326 should be opposed as currently written. Section 5 is of primary concern, and would allow anyone undertaking construction in Eugene to bypass our local building inspection program without cause and for any reason they choose, and instead have the state take over that application and collect the associated fees. This preempts local authority, undermines the ability to provide uniform building inspection services in Eugene, adds uncertainty to the development and construction process, and could have a significant financial impact from reduced permit fee revenue. 3 | Page April 3, 2013 IGR Committee Meeting