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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-02-02 Work Session Minutes Minutes of Board of Commissioners’ Work Session Monday, February 2, 2015 Page 1 of 16 Pages For Recording Stamp Only Deschutes County Board of Commissioners 1300 NW Wall St., Bend, OR 97701-1960 (541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - www.deschutes.org MINUTES OF WORK SESSION DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2015 ___________________________ Present were Commissioners Anthony DeBone, Alan Unger and Tammy Baney. Also present were Tom Anderson, County Administrator; Erik Kropp, Deputy County Administrator; John Laherty, Laurie Craghead and Dave Doyle, County Counsel; Scot Langton, Assessor; Ed Keith, Forester; Judith Ure, Administration; Nathan Garibay, Sheriff’s Office; Nick Lelack and Peter Gutowsky, Community Development; and ten other citizens, including media representative Ted Shorack of The Bulletin. Chair DeBone opened the meeting at 1:30 p.m. ___________________________ 1. Request for Approval of Grant Application. Nathan Garibay gave an overview of the proposed grant. The unit cost is not what they had hoped but they want to apply this on an equal basis for all districts, including school districts, to disseminate radios in a fair manner. Each school uses a different system and none are compatible, so this will bring them into the new technology. Chair DeBone asked if the radios could be used outside the future system. Mr. Garibay stated that they would work with any system as long as they are within the proper bandwidth. This is part of the reason the cost is high. There may or may not be a cost in the future, but that would be a discussion with the school board at some point in the future. It would be on par with what other districts and stakeholder are going to pay. Minutes of Board of Commissioners’ Work Session Monday, February 2, 2015 Page 2 of 16 Pages Commissioner Baney said she has talked with school board members and th ey are supportive, and are happy to be included in a new system. One person feels it should be the #1 budgeted item for them. Mr. Garibay added that he has met with all the superintendents. Tom Anderson said that there is already discussion and districts are supportive. Commissioner Unger noted that he has been told by school board members that it is important to be included in the system, as communications has been sketchy up to this point. BANEY: Move approval. UNGER: Second. VOTE: BANEY: Yes. UNGER: Yes. DEBONE: Chair votes yes. 2. EDCO Update (July 1 thru December 31). Roger Lee introduced Jessie Warren, who is in charge of marketing and new with EDCO. Also present were Robyn Sharp, the Bend manager, and Cabrielle Foote-Lewis, manager in Sisters. He said two others were not available today. Mr. Lee provided a PowerPoint presentation, showing key performance indicators (KPI). They moved marketing and communications to operations, and earned media to website visits. They added EDCO press releases. They are starting low with social media followers, but that is quickly building. The goal is 2,500 followers by year-end. Another measure under operations is enterprise zone management (five zones), with 56 businesses participating. Their combined capital investment was $908.5 million, resulting in 1,814 new jobs. This is estimated at $1.8 million in new property tax revenue annually. This will increase as the waiting periods end. Businesses in enterprise zones are required to pay prevailing wage, which is good for all. This is especially true in the more rural areas where wages can be much different from those in urban areas. Commissioner Baney asked if there is a way to get a testimonial concerning enterprise zones and wages. Minutes of Board of Commissioners’ Work Session Monday, February 2, 2015 Page 3 of 16 Pages Mr. Lee went into the results of the efforts, with increased company visits, assists and referrals; and events, which have been profitable. He said that business development shows a goal of 667 jobs and 24 companies, and they are on track. One is BasX in Redmond, which is ahead of expectations already. This was business development project of the year for Oregon. The largest category of companies assisted is existing companies that they want to see retained here, and expanded. Ms. Warren said that there is a communications taskforce that coaches companies and helps them get media attention. This brings in a humans side to what EDCO does. Ms. Foote-Lewis discussed the Three Creeks project, which was a team effort. They had looked at other areas but were brought to Sisters. Mr. Lee showed a slide of various companies assisted; all kinds from aerospace, manufacturing, high tech and media. Their key projects and business climate address continuing success in commercial air service, legislative changes on key bills that will assist the economy, the school-to-career program with a new launch in 2015, and progress and work on industry clusters. The school-to-career program is important in having workers ready and prepared for jobs. Industry clusters include SOAR Oregon, Oregon Outdoor Alliance, Bend Bio, Central Oregon Research Coalition and the Tech Alliance. All of these help certain aspects of industry to set and reach goals. They are focused on a High Desert Enterprise Consortium (HiDEC) to encourage production efficiencies. Industries involved are health care, professional services, manufacturing, high tech, and others. He would like to see the County more involved. For example, a highly diversified business that has been here for sixty years said they needed more space, but with help, was able to consolidate space and eliminate unneeded material, which resulted in a big savings. EDCO’s actual is far beyond their goal for the pipeline; they are working with 170 companies now, which could result i n 2,026 jobs and about $760 million in capital investment. Not all will be successful, but many will. A few may apply for a County forgivable business loan at some point. Minutes of Board of Commissioners’ Work Session Monday, February 2, 2015 Page 4 of 16 Pages Mr. Anderson said the Board just replenished the forgivable loan fund, and they want to be supportive. There is no guarantee this fund will always be available, but he knows Mr. Lee is being judicious. The KPI summary shows 17 deals this year with 412 jobs, and a $21 million investment. Outreach, solid net profit on events and progr ess on membership have been happening, along with huge steps forward on communications of various kinds. He would like to discuss economic development specifically with the Board some point before budget sessions. The County has been supportive of the local EDCO offices, but this should be revisited. The La Pine area has no manager at this time. Sisters is looking promising. Mr. Anderson said this is part of the exercise regarding lottery funds, which will happen before budget sessions begin. Commissioner Baney asked what they consider a job. Mr. Lee stated these are created by the companies, with entry level at about $40,000. Commissioner Baney said the housing issue here is a big problem, with a huge delta between wages and the cost of housing. This can mean that some individuals get a job but cannot really provide for their families, and this impacts the services the County has to provide. Commissioner Unger stated that traded sector jobs are helping with this, as opposed to retail or service jobs. Commissioner Baney is concerned about the graduation rate and what is available to young people here. She hesitates claiming success when families are experience a high need in some cases. She would like more of a big picture view. Mr. Lee stated that finding workforce housing for employees is challenging as well. Some companies have to dedicate funds towards this. It needs to be clear what kind of housing should be in place. In years past, it has been larger homes, and not multi-family or smaller homes. The development community will have to want to do this. Also, land is very expensive for all. They are incentivized by market sources. If SDC’s remain a big expense, the builders will do whatever the market will bear. Commissioner Baney added that transportation between areas is also a problem. Commissioner Unger appreciates the interaction between the County and EDCO, which helps both entities. Chair DeBone likes the multi-city and regional footprint of the work being done. Minutes of Board of Commissioners’ Work Session Monday, February 2, 2015 Page 5 of 16 Pages 3. Soil and Water Conservation Districts (Crook and Deschutes) Discussion regarding Sage Grouse. Judith Ure said the Districts are proposing a project regarding Sage Grouse, and also have a grant request for this work now that it is clear who is doing the work. There is another grant application for a weed project as well. Brown coat, said that there has been a news release on the NRCS grant proposal, which is a regional conservation partnership program. Oregon was the #1 state for receiving grants, with Sage Grouse being #1, with $9 million for five years. Most is for on-the-ground work. This helps with the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, which is asking for the same amount. There seems to be a real commitment to the Sage Grouse issue. The Board is invited to an event hosted by Fish & Wildlife Services for the CCAA on February 13 in Portland, at the Zoo. Commissioner Baney said they sent a clarifying budget document on how they would spend the funds, through a CCA. A lot of work has been done to get where they are now. Some counties are ahead with getting grants in place, but Deschutes County now needs to get in touch with landowners. She asked how this is being generated in Crook County. Priscilla Johnson said they ask the County first, then the Governor’s Office for more. They have written a technical assistance grant and hired an assistant to write specific grants. They are developing a site-specific plan, funded through U.S. Fish & Wildlife, and disbursed by the basins to Crook, Deschutes and Lake counties. They have done a lot of outreach in Crook County. After site-specific plans are developed, property owners need to know what to do. This is the next step, through grants and other organizations. Some landowners are basically anti - government and do not want anything through Fish & Wildlife, so an OWEB grant is used. They need the partnership with Deschutes County to match landowners with the grants. It is about being proactive to address a possible listing. They are ahead of the curve, but barely, so the impact could be minimal. CCAA is an insurance policy for them, but they can write the OWEB to help them. Each will be different. Some are farmland, some upland grazing, and some juniper. Minutes of Board of Commissioners’ Work Session Monday, February 2, 2015 Page 6 of 16 Pages Commissioner Unger stated that he wants an Oregon solution to Sage Grouse, since this is the path to get some certainty to landowners so things can remain sustainable. It is a critical path now with a year to perfect this until the federals step in again. It is better to be further along in the process. Mr. Anderson stated that he has seen the maps o f habitat in the county, east of Horse Ridge. He asked how many private landowners there are in the County. Peter Gutowsky replied that there is a manageable number of perhaps 20 to 30. Ms. Johnson said there are 1,100 parcels but maybe 20 owners. Mr. Gutowsky said that Crook County’s Soil & Water has resources to develop for Deschutes County and Crook County with assurances. This describes the types of practices the rancher or farmer needs to take if there is an impact on the species. Once Deschutes County has the plan, Deschutes Soil & Water Conservation District wants to help with outreach and work with specific property owners. He asked who is responsible for monitoring the plan. Ms. Johnson stated that the agreement is with Crook County because they are signed up with Fish & Wildlife. Mr. Gutowsky asked how the Soil & Water Districts collaborate. Ms. Dodd said it will not be collaborative, but one will watch over it. It would be a great opportunity for Deschutes County to develop restoration activities. Crook can write grants but this is something that Deschutes County does better. Whether someone signs up for a CCAA or not, they will have the information needed on the grants. Mr. Gutowsky asked about implementation, whether it is a CCAA or not, if Deschutes Soil & Water will help. He asked who would monitor the work that has been done. Ms. Stated that the CCAA is totally Crook County. Deschutes Soil & Water has to monitor grant requirements but not necessarily the CCAA requirements. There is a one and two year follow up period. They want to get it going. Chair DeBone asked if they need to consider a grant request. Commissioner Baney said it is not really a discretionary grant, so the County will have to figure out where to get the funds. Judith Ure brought up a grant application for weed control. Kristin Dodd said that Soil & Water funding comes from OWEB or the ODA, so there is no niche for this. They asked for money last year to write grants and turned $1,500 into $30,0000. This got a lot of weeds eradicated. Minutes of Board of Commissioners’ Work Session Monday, February 2, 2015 Page 7 of 16 Pages They would like to fill in the gaps in some areas and move this forward. They use outreach, pasture workshops, give advice about noxious weed programs, and provide weed-free hay certifications that require some staff training. There are no funds to continue this after they have been certified. Ed Keith added that weed-free forage is very important, and requires an inspection of the property. The grower can then sell it at a premium. It is required on all federal lands and state parks. The statewide program is managed by the Department of Agriculture, and have local entities do the ground inspections. This is charged to the grower. Mr. Keith has no capacity to do this because harvest season is also the fire season. However, this program needs to continue, and there are a lot of growers in the County who want the certification. A private contractor did some of this last season but could not handle the demand. The Department of Agriculture prefers this be done through the County. Commissioner Unger said he supports this to help them move forward. He does not like to pay for a lot of grant writing expenses, but wants to support the relationship. He is supportive of $2,500 out of discretionary grants for this, and $5,000 on the Sage Grouse out of a different fund. Commissioner Baney stated she does not want the County to become an annual source for sustainability. There need to be more certainties after this year. BANEY: Move approval of the $2,500 for weed grants and $5,000 for the Sage Grouse program. UNGER: Second. VOTE: BANEY: Yes. UNGER: Yes. DEBONE: Chair votes yes. 4. Update on Overlapping Fire Protection District Assessments. – Ed Keith; Chief Roger Johnson, Sisters Camp Sherman Fire District; and Chief Tim Moor, Redmond Fire and Rescue Chief Roger Johnson said that they are proposing legislation this session to address this situation. It has been examined statewide and was found to be impacting the entire state. The ODF&W, State Fire Marshal, Department of Revenue and other agencies have been included in discussions. Minutes of Board of Commissioners’ Work Session Monday, February 2, 2015 Page 8 of 16 Pages The challenge has to do with Oregon Revised Statute. Districts may not include forest lands in a forest protection district; and there are parameters on residences on five acres who have to pay taxes, but others that don’t. It is creating some challenges, particularly in item C. This only applies to rural fire protection districts, not to cities or other entities. Oregon is the only western state that has this restriction in place. The designation of forestland is being determined by the classification committee. He referred to oversize maps of the districts. There are some that are vacant land classified as forestland, but don’t pay taxes to the fire protection districts, even though they pay taxes to all others, including ODF&W, the County, school districts and others. The difficulty is that it is hard to identify these areas quickly when it is time to respond to an emergency. You won’t know if a home is on 5 acres or 10 acres, or if the land is in the district. Essentially, they are forced to respond even if they are not supposed to cover them and are not paid for doing so. He referred to an aerial photo of the various lands. Some are classified as grazing, others as forestlands. Those with homes are in the district and those people pay taxes. A fire on any of these lands is a significant hazard to others, but those in the homes are footing the cost for others that are not paying taxes. This is true for all of the districts involved, because lands are unimproved and classified as forestland. There is a lot of land within the city limits of Bend, but those in RFPD #2 pay nothing if the land is vacant. The City of Bend provides service to both areas, so it is the same equipment and people, even if some people pay and others don’t. Sunriver is unique as a service district, and all of it is forestland but the owners all pay taxes to the fire district and to the ODF&W. The same is true in other parts of Oregon. Most counties in the State are being mapped and the same problem is true there. Draft legislation is proposed to remove the exclusion. It is in final legal review and has been through legislative review. The current legislation was written in 1969. There has been a significant change to the fire problem in Oregon, with fire seasons being more severe and with increased population in forested areas. BM 47 and BM 50 affected the districts through classification. Minutes of Board of Commissioners’ Work Session Monday, February 2, 2015 Page 9 of 16 Pages With forestland classification with every lot that is green, it is a significant problem for district. There is a lot of merging at this time but when they go from a city district to a rural fire protection district, they lose funding. This impedes government efficiency. Everyone wants to see fires small and manageable, in spite of the increased risk. It makes sense to have more services available for these areas. Fire departments provide a lot of other services, including emergency medical response and developing road systems, and other kinds of rescue every day of the year. Without the tax on fire services, the rest goes away, also. The key point for them is that it takes nothing away from the ODF&W, but the taxes collected for the fire districts should be fairer overall. Chief Tim Moor said that there is information on the impact to the districts. These involve significant dollars. The current status of some properties is difficult for the Assessor to evaluate as well. Scot Langton stated it is a rare opportunity to streamline things and make it easier for the County, the districts and the ODF&W. It is very complicated as it is now. People owning two types of property end up with more than one bill, one with the fire district assessment and the other without it. The ODF&W is on both. Commissioner Baney asked about Alfalfa. Ed Keith said that it only applies to ODF&W lands, and that area is not forestland and is outside the district. Chief Johnson said they don’t have a sponsor for the bill yet. The Oregon Fire Chiefs are behind it and will provide their full resources. The legislators understand the issue but are conscious of the cost to those who have not been paying for it before. The larger the property, the less the impact because most are in some kind of deferral. Tom Anderson asked if there could be an adjustment in the districts to cover some of this added expense, by lowering the tax rate. Chief Johnson said that this is revenue for a service that is already being provided. Chief Johnson wanted to advise the Board and will update them as desired. If they need support at some point, they’d like to be able to ask. Commissioner Baney asked if they have a sheet with some examples, showing how it might impact some areas. Minutes of Board of Commissioners’ Work Session Monday, February 2, 2015 Page 10 of 16 Pages 5. Discussion of Legislative Priorities. Judith Ure stated that the departments gave their first go -round on priorities. Some are 1’s and 2’s, meaning they are priorities. She referred to a list of legislative bills. Those highlight in green have County comments; the yellow ones are those where the departments provided information but did not necessarily agree. ___________________________ HB 2041, medical marijuana: Health services provided direction. It is very restrictive and sales would be prohibited from within one miles from schools. Mr. Anderson noted that most would apply to the cities, and this will likely be negotiated. He asked if there is general support of the Board. Chair DeBone suggested it be a 3, as it is too early to get on board. They should remain neutral until more is known. Nick Lelack added that there would be a text amendment in the future, and CDD will need direction unless they put what is in State law and effective on May 1. This applies to just medical marijuana. The same stores may end up selling both medical and recreational marijuana. This is a #3 priority at this point. ___________________________ HB 2132, Assessor: This relates to collecting fees for administrative overhead. The Oregon Department of Forestry historically charges an administrative fee, but not the County. The bill would allow the County to recuperate up to their costs, not to exceed a percentage of total dollars collected. It would likely be about 2% or $20,000 a year. The second part relates to having special projects, workload and resources pre- identified so all know the responsibilities. This is similar to reclassification efforts. If the Fire Chiefs are successful, the ODF can take back administration. This won’t work now because they don’t have all the pieces. The stance of AOC is not known, but the Assessor’s group is supportive. Ms. Ure reminded all that having something a #1 priority means putting the lobbyist to work. The Board supported this as a #2 priority at this point. Minutes of Board of Commissioners’ Work Session Monday, February 2, 2015 Page 11 of 16 Pages Ms. Ure noted there are new bills coming out, with no time to review them yet. She asked if the Board supports what the departments want at this point, until more is known. ___________________________ Mr. Anderson said HB 2133 is a 3, neutral, which probably is not going anywhere due to pushback from hotels. Regarding HB 2160, Mr. Anderson stated that this might require a local vote. Ms. Ure said that if only this passes, the County could pursue that. It allows the counties to lift the prohibition on local tobacco taxes. Commissioner Baney said she supports local control and is supportive of those tha t want to pursue it. HB 2162 is the same. HB 2195 is not in conflict, so it is okay to be neutral. HB 2337 seems to allow additional judges elsewhere. Commissioner Baney noted that they would not get a judge here, but want support in other areas, so this is kind of a poke in the eye. She suggested this be a #2, to watch. The County might need the support of others someday. HB 2363 matters to Health and the D.A. and is okay as a #3. HB 2672 only affects Washington County now as the Intel bill. Scot Langton said it is a competing bill that would take funds from others. This will be a #3, neutral, to watch. HB 2720 affects the Clerk and CDD, but sounds like a specific problem for someone. It is a #3, neutral. HB 5015, the budget bill, will have the State pay more for D.A> costs. This is a #3, support and watch. HB 2510 is the Metolius bill. Mr. Lelack stated that this extends the timeframe for five years, with no other changes. This should be a #3 to watch. SB 0124 should be a #3, as too soon to know. The same applies for SB 0162. Minutes of Board of Commissioners’ Work Session Monday, February 2, 2015 Page 12 of 16 Pages Regarding SB 0359, limiting appeal fees, this would mean the County would have to subsidize fees. Mr. Lelack said this seems to be specifically directed at Deschutes County. It would cost the County up to $20,000 a year or more, depending on the number of appeals. They know exactly what appeals cost and can document this through a third party. There are a lot of partners in this. This will be a #1 priority, to oppose. In regard to SB 0435, Personnel needs more information, but it is a #3, oppose, at this point. ___________________________ Ms. Ure asked about the opinion on health bills in particular. PAC has these as a draft and are meeting next Tuesday. Adjustments need to be made if they are off the mark. Chair DeBone suggested it is early in the session. Commissioner Baney stated she wants to hear from all departments if they are affected. Ms. Ure said that some did not respond, such as the Sheriff’s Office, Solid Waste, Juvenile and Property & Facilities. There are not a significant number of bills affecting those except the Sheriff. Chair DeBone noted that they put efforts into the Sheriff’s Association. Commissioner Baney asked that Ms. Ure reach out one more time. Ms. Ure stated they would need to go through a big list one more time, and there are more to come; but it will gradually drop off. 6. Other Items The Board agreed to the agenda submitted by Redmond for the joint meeting on February 10. Danielle Fegley and Kathleen Hinman provided a handout regarding the Health Risk Assessment proposal for EBAC. The HRA is meant to encourage employees to know their numbers. They had fewer respond this past year than previously. The cost of incentives was about $74,000. They have had dialogue with EBAC, employees and the wellness taskforce to address some concerns. Erik Kropp noted that in the past, people were able to skip their insurance payment for one month; then it was split over the year, by month. However , people seem to like to see the reduction all at once instead of having it spread out. Minutes of Board of Commissioners’ Work Session Monday, February 2, 2015 Page 13 of 16 Pages Ms. Hinman said that they have also discussed equality issues relating to those employees who are married or single. An incentive could be a premium cost share for two months if married, but single folks also for two months. Or if married, one person for one month. This would cost about $120,000 based on the current year. A similar idea is a one-month incentive, or 50% if married and the spouse doesn’t participate. There is also the idea of an instant prize at the time blood is drawn, perhaps a hydroflask. This would cost about $83,000. Staff recommends option 2 with an immediate prize. They could move this to March from September to reduce the impact on the DOC, since January through March is busiest for the DOC. This would be reflected on the November paycheck. Ms. Fegley stated that another goal is to increase participation while getting the numbers. Ms. Hinman said that they are trying to make it a more valuable experience. If someone’s numbers fall into the normal range, the follow-up does not have to be with a provider but with Julie in Wellness. Commissioner Unger stated that the value is to get employees engaged in their health care, and to catch problems early. It seems like the same people do the HRA each year. He likes option #2. Commissioner Baney said that if there is no need to go back, if the numbers are normal, she does not want them to just make bus y work. People need to go in and identify problems early. But if there are no issues, some won’t want to have to meet with someone to follow up. If they don’t, they won’t get the premium paid. She asked, if the numbers are reasonable, why push this. Chair DeBone stated that this is health; they are looking at the big picture, a quick response or token is not the goal. Commissioner Unger added that it is cheaper to do a stick and not the whole panel. Almost everyone needs to get engaged. Commissioner Baney suggested that perhaps they can do some every other year. Minutes of Board of Commissioners’ Work Session Monday, February 2, 2015 Page 14 of 16 Pages Mr. Anderson asked about the cost avoidance and average savings. Ms. Hinman said that this is carried over from previous work and previous claims. Studies show that those who did the HRA had lower claims. One issue is that you don’t know if they are the healthier ones to start. HRA’s are forward- looking, catching issues that might be worse later. They are comparing claims of those who completed it and those who didn’t. Mr. Langton stated that there was a lot of discussion on this. They need to decide the target for the HRA, and the participation level, while trying to work on 100% with a carrot and a stick. Maybe they are only testing the healthy people. This is not known. Commissioner Baney asked about the St. Charles model, where there is more participation. Ms. Fegley said that there are differences in premiums and cost share. St. Charles has a higher cost share. Some are paying $200 a month or more. There are also higher premium plans with a high deductible. It is hard to know how to set this up. She likes the structure, with four quadrants of health they have to meet or mitigate, with higher requirements overall. There are also some issues with the Affordable Health Care Act, and they can’t discriminate against anyone. Commissioner Baney wants to drop the follow-up requirements if the numbers are normal. She asked how they would gauge success. Ms. Hinman said it would be increased participation. The outcomes for the HRA is in aggregate data. They looked at the HRA results from last year that show some improvement over national averages. This helps them to focus resources. The Board was supportive of option #2. Commissioner Unger said they can always encourage follow-up with the wellness person. He hasn’t done this himself yet. Commissioner Baney noted that it kind of points out the obvious, to eat right, walk and so on. It isn’t like she doesn’t know this already. If someone is doing okay, leave it at that. Chair DeBone agreed, as he is not sure they can push ‘be healthy or else’. Education is valuable for some. Commissioner Baney said that they are assuming that people don’t know or don’t know the right things. She sees this as voluntary if the numbers are okay. Chair DeBone agreed. ___________________________ Minutes of Board of Commissioners’ Work Session Monday, February 2, 2015 Page 15 of 16 Pages Video Lottery Prioritization Ms. Ure stated that the Board did this in April previously, with the service partners coming in last year. She asked if the Board found the process tedious, or want it handled differently. Should she suggest a paragraph from each. She said they would have to spread them out over time. Commissioner Baney suggested a summary of some kind from each. Mr. Kropp noted that the Board already knows the services that they provide. There are always some that want to ask for more money. He asked if there is any process for them to make proposals without a face-to-face, partner or not. Commissioner Unger noted that funds are going down, it is harder to split it up, maybe not open it up unless they ask. Commissioner Baney said that not unlike the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council, they don’t want to shut the door if the funds are used to secure grants; but they may not want to put out an open invitation. A written proposal is okay with her. Chair DeBone said that the Commissioners are still available to contact individually. Mr. Anderson stated that EDCO wants a separate meeting to talk about La Pine and other issues. Chair DeBone doesn’t think there is a big, new ask. Commissioner Baney noted that they are already committed to the communities. Mr. Anderson said that he was hoping the cities would absorb some of this expense later, in two years, once established. In regard to the joint meeting with Sisters, the consensus was to skip the February meeting and get together in April. Commissioner Unger brought up a letter of support in response to an e-mail from a lobbyist group pushing for transportation solutions on the federal level. Commissioner Baney said she would support this only if it was backed by the OC or ODOT. Chair DeBone said he was contacted about this a couple of years ago. Being no other items discussed, the meeting was adjourned at 4:40 p.m. DATED this ;;f'! Dayof ;ftbu ~2015 for the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners. Anthony DeBone, Chair Alan Unger, Vice Chair ATTEST: ~~ Recording Secretary Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Wark Session Monday, February 2,2015 Page 16 of 16 Pages Deschutes County Board of Commissioners 1300 NW Wall St., Suite 200, Bend, OR 97701-1960 (541) 388-6570 -Fax (541) 385-3202 -www.deschutes.org WORK SESSION AGENDA DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1:30 P.M., MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2015 1. Request for Approval of Grant Application -Nathan Garibay, Sheriff's Office 2. EDCO Update (July 1 thru December 31) -Roger Lee 3. Soil and Water Conservation Districts (Crook and Deschutes) Discussion regarding Sage Grouse -Judith Ure; Representatives ofthe Districts 4. Update on Overlapping Fire Protection District Assessments Ed Keith; ChiefRoger Johnson, Sisters Camp Sherman Fire District; and Chief Tim Moor, Redmond Fire and Rescue 5. Discussion of Legislative Priorities -Judith Ure 6. 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Vi I \J\ -o r ,So \"' ~ ..r . ­ V' 4­o '*l::: I ~ . cu : 0.. ED CO MOVE STAR T GROW Business Case Study: Grow EDCO Helps Three Creeks Brewing Keep the Beer Flowing What could be better than sipping a cold micro-brew in the shadow of the Three Sisters after a hot summer's day? To Three Creeks Brewing Company Owner Wade Underwood, "better" is constructing a large, new brewing production facility in Sisters which will allow Three Creeks to expand its operations and sell its beer nationwide (and possibly beyond)! To Three Creeks Brewing, this not only grows its market share in the fast-growing craft beer industry, it also brings much needed jobs and infrastructure to Sisters. Three Creeks Brewing originally opened its doors as a brew pub in Sisters in 2008. But it soon became apparent that it could not keep up with demand and sought to open a new production facility in the Sisters Industrial Park. Three years later, that dream has finally come to fruition, as its new 20,000 year barrel production facility is currently under construction and scheduled for completion in early 2015. But the path to success wasn't always easy! The small western town of Sisters' waste-water treatment system simply was not ready for a large micro-brew production facility. Instead of throwing in the bucket, Three Creeks made a significant investment in the community it loves by providing funds to purchase new aeration equipment for Sisters wastewater treatment lagoons; a win-win for all. In addition, Three Creeks found the help and resources it needed by working with EDCO's team of experts, who identified tax incentives and helped navigate concerns with key Sisters' stakeholders. Wade knew of EDCO from attending its PubTalks and the Bend Venture Conference. From there, he connected with EDCO managers Jon Stark, Mac Hay, and Caprielle Foote-Lewis. According to Wade, having EDCO on his team made the entire process less time consuming and frustrating. That is what EDCO does every day for growing businesses like Three Creeks Brewing! EDCO's efforts resulted in more good jobs for Sisters, helping to build a healthy community, and a thriving craft-beer industry. What could be better? To Three Creeks, better is exporting its beers world-wide and beyond the shadows of the incredible Three Sisters Mountains! Wade Underwood, Three Creeks Brewing. Economic Development for Centro' Oregon "EDCO helped identify tax incentives and navigate concerns with 705 SW Bonnett Way, Suite 1000 local stakeholders over the waste-water treatment system Bend, OR 97702 improvements that had to be made before we could break 541.388.3236 ground on a 20,000 barrel capacity production facility. _ .edcoinfo.com Having EDCO on our team made the entire process less time consuming and frustrating . This is what EDCO does every day for growing businesses like Three Creeks Brewing!" USDA awards $22 million for Oregon conservation projects under Re ... http://www.nrcs. usda.gov/wps/portal!nrcs/ detail! or/newsroom/releases .. USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service _Oregon United Stales Department of Agrlcult....e Hel. You are Here: Home I Newsroom / News Releases I USDA awards $22 mllllon fot Oregon conservation projects under ReoiOnal ConseN Stay Connecttld I] £l 15 IJi :!. News Release H...R....... F.ature. Photos and "let.os Public Not,,",. Publlc._ & Foot S ...... S....... Storto. USDA awards $22 million for OreGon conservation projects undlll" 0 Email This PIIge Regional Conservation Partnership Program Sage Grouse protection, Ollie restoration, water SIIvlngs among selected projects liS!) \ ...... LJ ;<:;'·"'O"v'p.n,,'f;, Hi'lir _...­ ~­UD1NtUltll"',1.."'!Q) ,......,~t1m News Release \IOiDI:a41•.1311) w..:............. Release No, 2015,01,009 COntact: Loren Unruh, State 9rograms Leader 503.414,3235, i.Dren.UnruhOor,usda,gov Suzanne pender, Attlng State PubliC Affairs Officer 202·577-1221, Suzarm•."""derOwdC.usda.QOY Portland. Ore. (January 15, 2015) ~~ Today officials with the Oregon USOA Natural Resources conservatiOn 5ervice announced six conservation projects in Oregon sek!cted to receive a comi:.Hned $22 mltllon In federal funding under a new, competitive Farm Bill program ~-the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). Our partners' matChing RCPP Investments exceeded $23 mllUon, resuttlng in a combined total investment of $45 mUllon fOr RCPP conservation projects In Oregon. The RCPP promotes partnerships across the public and private sectors to tackle high-priority naturaJ resources challenges. Last year the Oregon NRCS worked with conservation partners throughout the state to submit 13 compteted applications tor consideration. -rhis funding win help NltCS and our partners put critical conservatjon work on the ground In Oregon --such as protectIng species like sage grouse and the Fender's blue butterfly, restoring natiVe oak landscapes, and saving water and eneJ'9Y/' said Oregon State Conservationist Ron Alvarado. "We are hOnored to be among the states receiving the most RCPP funding. We believe this is a direct reflection of the commitment and dedlcatJon of our outstanding conservatton partners," Nationally. USDA received more than 600 RCPP pre-proposals In the nrst year of the program. The Department funded 100 of those projects, totaling more than $370 million. Additionally, partners have contributed an estimated $400 mt{lion, more than doubling USDA's investment, Oregon's Sf X projects selected for funding are: The Or.ton Model to Protect Sage GnUH NRCS FIlt1ding; $9 million Comi:.Hned Partner Funding: $9 million Locatton: Baker, CrOOk. Deschutes, Grant, Harney, lake, Mafheur and Union counties lead partner: Oregon Assodatlon of Conservation Districts This project win provide tedlnlcal and financial assistance to private landowners In Eastern Oregon's greater sage grouse hai:.Htats to enroll In JO~year Candtdate Conservation Agreements with Assurances, These agreements altow producers and ranchers to continue sage grouse habitat Improvement practices and be protected ITom future regulatory requirements should the $pedes be listed under the Endangered SpecIeS Act. NRCS funding: $3 million Combined Partner Funding: $450.000 location: K'amath and Rogue RIver basins, Southem Oregon and Northem california Lead partner: lomakatsl Restoration Project this project will preserve, enhance and restOrf! oak habitats and their watershedS In 3,200 htgh~priortty acres in Oregon and Calffornla, Many at-risk and listed species depend on quality oak woodlands that are threatened by conifer encroachment. denSfficatlon, and severe wildfires In this project area, Unfodclng ca.-bon Mane ..for Non~lndustrial Private fareat t.andownef'll. In the Padflc IIIorttlwut NRCS funding: $1 million Combined Partner Funding: $914,000 location: Indudes Oregon counties Columbia. Washlngton$ Muftnoman. Oackamas; and Washington counties. Cowlitz, Clark, i(ing, Pierce, ThurstonT LewiS. Mason, KltSap. Grays Harbor Lead partner: Ptnchot Institute tor Conservation ThIs project will provide opportunities tor non-industrial private forest landowners 'n Or~n and Washington to paftklpate In a regional carbon crediting program through the American Carbon RegIstry. E"9ible landowners can receive finandal and technical assistance deveklptng a forest management ptan and Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District January 29, 2015 Board of County Commissioners RE: Grant Request for Sage Grouse Project A number of things have changed and come together since our original grant request. I will clarify where we are at currently. Deschutes SWCD and Crook SWCD are working together to assist the landowners in Deschutes County. The current plan consists of some shared responsibilities as outlined below: Deschutes SWCD Outreach to landowners Coordinate & facilitate 2 workshops to landowners (1 in Hampton and 1 near Brothers) Develop partnerships with landowners and partner agencies. Write grants to fund work identified in site plans. Write OWEB grants and identifY other funding sources to fund Juniper cutting, annual grass treatments and other treatments identified in the site plans. CrookSWCD Prepare site plans and CCA's Assist in workshops to landowners Deschutes SWCD is requesting funding for our portion of the proposed work plan. Attached is the budget. Our current funding does not cover these activities and without the funding from Deschutes County we will not be able to offer this assistance to these landowners. The grants generated as a result of this funding will likely exceed $30,000 in on the ground project funding for landowners in Deschutes County_ 625 SE Salmon Avenue -Suite 7 -Redmond, Oregon 97756 -541-923-2204 -Fax 541-923-4713 BUDGET Outreach to landowners -time and materials $ 900.00 2 workshops (time, materials and mileage) $ 1500.00 Project development and grant writing $ 2600.00 TOTAL: $5,000.00 Details: Outreach -gather landowner info, phone calls, landowner assistance, develop partnerships with landowners and partners (BLM, etc.) 30 hours @ 301hr 900.00 Workshops 1500.00 2 trips to Hampton and Brothers -Mileage: 240miles x 2 = 480 x .56= 270.00 Time'= prepare postcards & mail, 16 hrs @ 301hr + postage/printing 30= 510.00 Travel to/from workshops, workshop prep, facilitate (2 staff) 24 @ 301hr = 720.00 Grants & project development: 85 hours + postage/mileage 50.00 2600.00 DSWCD Technician has 20 years experience working with landowners and writing grants for implementing landowner projects. 625 SE Salmon Avenue -Suite 7 -Redmond, Oregon 97756 -541-923-2204 -Fax 541-923-4713 Crook County Soil and Water Conservation District 498SE Lynn Blvd. Prineville, Oregon 97754 Phone: (541)447-3548 Fax: (541) 416-2115 Priscilla.johnson@oregonstate.edu January 29,2015 Deschutes County Board of Commissioners 1300 N.W. Wall Street, Suite 200 Bend, OR 97701 RE: SAGE-GROUSE CCAA UPDATE Dear Commissioners; Thank you for allowing me to update the county on the progress of the Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances (CCAA) for sage-grouse within Crook and Deschutes County. There has been a lot happening in the last seven months since we last spoke. With the determination oflisting sage-grouse as threatened or endangered on the near horizon, Crook County Soil and Water Conservation District (CCSWCD) have worked with a variety of partners to develop a CCAA. A CCAA is a formal agreement between USFWS and one or more parties to address the conservation needs of a proposed candidate species before they become listed as threatened or endangered. Landowners voluntarily commit to land management practices that will remove or reduce threats to the species on private land. As part of the agreement, USFWS provides assurances that, in the event the sage-grouse is subsequently listed as threatened or endangered, USFWS will not assert additional restrictions or require additional actions above those listed in the site specific plan. The sage-grouse issue effects 458,964 acres of private land within Deschutes and Crook Counties. Once landowners sign a letter of intent with Crook County Soil and Water Conservation District, they participate in developing a site-specific plan for their ranch. As the permit holder for USFWS, CCSWCD are responsible for developing the plans, monitoring sites, and protecting landowners' privacy. We are also coordinating with Baker, Grant, Malhuer, Lake, and Hamey counties to develop funding opportunities to assist landowners with restoration projects. I look forward to sharing all the new developments with you in February. Deschutes SWCD will be presenting the role of their district and how Deschutes County can be of assistance. Sincerely, Priscilla Johnson I Deschutes County Commissioners Work Session 2-2-2015 Index of Supplemental Information Page 1 Oregon Fire Chiefs Association Fact Sheet IIModernizing ORS 478.010" Page 2 Current ORS Statute 478.010 Page 3 Map of Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD and ODF IIUnimproved ll lands Page 4 Map of Rural Fire Protection District 1\10. 2 and ODF "Unimproved" lands Page 5 Map of City of Bend Fire Response area and ODF "Unimproved" lands Page 6 Map of Sunriver Fire District and ODF "Unimproved" lands Page 7 Map of Lapine Fire District and ODF "Unimproved" lands Page 8 Map of Cloverdale Fire District and ODF "Unimproved" lands Page 9 Map of Black Butte Ranch Fire District and ODF "Unimproved" lands Page 10 Summary of Tax impact to Deschutes County Fire Districts Page 11 Proposed Legislation to modernize ORS 478.010 Oregon Fire Chiefs Association Modernizing ORS 478.010 Helping provide better fire protection and mitigation throughout Oregon. Currently, more than 150,000 homes in Oregon are classified as being at high or extreme risk of destruction by wild land fire. With only 11 % of high risk lands developed, the undeyeloped lands create a unique and significant challenge for fire protection and mitigation. Rural Fire Protection Districts (RFPD) are responsible for extinguishing wild land fires and protecting adjacent structure on these undeveloped parcels of land, which may be in remote forest tracts, in the middle of an incorporated city or somewhere in between. Many residential neighborhoods across the state have these unincorporated forestland parcels intermingling ,,:ith non-forestland parcels. Oregon Revised Statute 478.010 created in 1969, does not allow a rural fire protection district to include undeveloped, private forestland in the calculation of local property taxes. However, the Oregon Department of Forestrr is allowed to levy their assessment on these same lands. Undeveloped forestland parcels also cuttently exist within an incorporated city or county service district. Cities and county service districts (including fire districts and departments that operate under City or County government) levy taxes for fire protection and other services in addition to the assessments levied by the Oregon Department of Forestry. Rural fire protection districts, currently protecting an increasingly greater number of areas in Oregon, are not currently able to assess for the critical fire protection services they provide in these areas simply because they are under a different model of governance. But they are still providing the fire protection services. The threat of damage from wild land fires is increasing -and so is the cost. Studies show that wildfires are burning hotter and fire seasons are longer than they were just 15 years ago. Increased development in the urban interface setting leads to more fires that threaten industrial and small woodlands timber operators. In addition, fires impact smaJ1 streams and ecosystems for years afterwards. Increased risks require increased response not only from the Oregon Department of Forestry but also from Rural Fire Protection Districts. The State of Oregon continues to be faced with higher and higher bills for large fire protection that far exceed any insurance policies purchased by the state for this purpose. Many rural fire protection districts provide all hazard protection and response including: structural and wild land fire suppression, emergency medical response, and hazardous materials mitigation, technical rescue, urban search and rescue, fire prevention and more. These services are provided to the entire district in order to have a coordinated and comprehensive approach to fire and life safety in any given community or area. In order to provide adequate resources to protect our communities and precious natural resources, it is time to look at revisions to antiquated statutes that are limiting the abilities of Rural Fire Protection Districts. There is the potential to modernize the statutes to benefit the residents and landowners of communities around the state. More communities are moving to a fire district model for efficiency, to a,·oid duplication of fire protection semces and streamline government in their area. With this trend, it is important to make sure statute also meets the needs for coordinated and comprehensive fire and life safety and to mitigate potential loss. For more information, please contact Chief Roger Johnson, Sisters Fire. 541.549.0771 or rjohnson@sistersftre.com or Nicole Palmateer, Oregon F'tre Chiefs Association. 503.428.6228 or nicoie@braviocommunications.com. Oregon Fire Chiefs AsSOCiation. 25030 SW Parkway Ave. Suite 330. Wilsonville. OR 97070.888.846.5741. www.Qfca.org Current Statutory Language 478.010 Formation; territories that may not be included in districts. (1) A rural fire protection district may be formed in the manner set forth in ORS 478.010 to 478.100. (2) A district may not include: (a) Territory within a city unless otherwise authorized by law. (b) Territory within a water supply district organized under ORS chapter 264 if the district has previously been authorized by its electors to exercise the fire protection powers prescribed by ORS 264.340. (c) Forestlands included within a forest protection district under ORS 477.205 to 477.281 unless the owner consents and notifies the rural fire protection district, however, forestland protected pursuant to ORS 477.205 to 477.281 and not exceeding five acres in one ownership shall be included in the rural fire protection district without the owner's consent if the ownership includes any structures subject to damage by fire. Forestland included in a rural fire protection district under this subsection subjects the forestland to assessments for fire protection by the rural fire protection district and the forest protection district. (d) Railroad rights of way or improvements thereon or rolling stock moving thereover unless the owner of such property consents. (e) Ocean shores as defined by ORS 390.605. [Subsection (2) enacted as 1953 c.144 §1; 1969 c.651 §3; 1969 c.667 §§3,69; 1971 c.727 §137; 1973 c.124 §1; 1973 c.337 §la; 2001 c.l04 §217] 1 ( -~-.... r=I L, . " Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District Legend o Fire District Boundary _ Vacant Land ODF Timber Charge vacant Land ODF Grazing Charge RMoIlpnd RMV ImPf RMV Tou l ~ 1O,Jn.97'9 0 10,372,979 17,734,282 3,ln,690 3,ln,fito 2,,137,934 ~ .... u 'C .... 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"l-;~i "' I '< " ./ / J . / / . , ' I ' '/ / / -/II ..~- ..c u ~c_ OlCO U "0 clYE ::J 0 Q).~ III 1)t::o .;:::::J u;co Q) i5I.... ~u::: ~u u:co co 0 ----­ !­Q) ~~e> Ol .<: r<..l Q; i~.0 E « ~ F LL t0 0 "0 c Ol ~ Uc ~ ~ U~ r I / / / Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District Township 14 South, Range 11 East, Section 19 c:::J Fire District Boundary D Section Line Vacant Land ODF Timber Charge Vacant Land ODF Grazing Charge ----- -- ---- -- --- --- Vacant Lots Classified As Forest Land In Deschutes County----I .. --._-------.----­ Vacant . Vacant , District Tax ~j!!ncy _Fore~land LO!St_~ra!i_ng Lots I TAVof Lots Rate/$l,OOO Sisters-Cam p --­ Sherman RFPD 550 33 $39,872,216.00 2.73 Black Butte Ranch RFPD 39 o $7,658,890.00 3.03 ---I - Lapine RFPD 3998 33 J $10~,675,236.00 2.18 -~- Rural Fire District No. 2 684 32 $105,427,131.00 1.44 Cloverdale RFPD 99 17 $9,772,100.00 1.09 TOTALS 5370 115 $269,405,573.00 - * Sunriver ! .. * Redmond Fire and Rescue Taxes Lost To Classification -~- $108,851.00 $23,203.00 $232,551.00 $151,815.00 $10,651.00 $527,071.00 2015 Legislative Session Prioritization Work Sheet Introduced Bills as of 1/20/2015 Bill Number Department(s) Priority* Position** Comments HB 2001 Sheriff’s Office HB 2003 Sheriff’s Office HB 2004 Personnel 3 Neutral HB 2031 Community Justice Health Services Official recommendation re: HB 2031 should come from Deschutes County Juvenile Justice Department. Pilot projects outlined are in Marion and Multnomah Counties. Would not have immediate impact on Deschutes, but there are potential longer term implications given pilot counties are non-rural/I-5 corridor which could create issues with further model implementation in more remote rural settings. HB 2041 Sheriff’s Office Legal Counsel Health Services 2 Support Substantial research and experience with alcohol and tobacco indicate that limiting youth access and regulating advertisement can reduce youth use of these substances. Science would reinforce reducing the density of marijuana establishments as well as the proximity of them to areas frequented by youth as means of reducing youth access and use. HB 2050 Sheriff’s Office HB 2054 Forester 3 Support Not likely to apply to forest operations in Deschutes County, recommend ‘passive support’. HB 2064 Administrative Services Finance 3/4 Neutral Requires the legislature to use financial simulations prepared by legislative revenue. HB 2065 Assessor’s Office 3 Neutral Task force to look at land valuations – would need a voter constitutional change. HB 2080 Assessor’s Office 3 Neutral LOC concept that has gone nowhere in prior sessions – would need a voter. Issues are what constitutes a sale and how/who would administer. HB 2081 Assessor’s Office 3 Neutral Constitutional referral for reset at sale. HB 2087 Administrative Services 3 Oppose May impact economic loan program (DG). Could be administratively burdensome (EK). Local control better (TA). HB 2088 Administrative Services 3/4 Neutral Changes definition of communications related to Finance franchise fees and permits for communications providers. The County doesn’t levy utility type privilege taxes. HB 2098 Assessor’s Office 3 Neutral SIP legislation, probably only impacts Washington Co HB 2105 Assessor’s Office 3 Neutral Creates sunset dates for exemptions HB 2127 Assessor’s Office Finance 3 Neutral/Oppose MultCo bill to insure collection of taxes when transferred to public owner. Current wording probably going to create controversy with title attorneys and others. HB 2128 Finance 3 Neutral Provides tools for collection of taxes from taxable person leasing property from a tax exempt person. We have not had this issue. HB 2129 Assessor’s Office ? Support Assessor Bill to adj MAV when property did not exist but was on roll; and when property did exist but was not places on roll. HB 2131 Finance 3 Support Specifies that property taxes are pledged to pay bond principal and interest in a general obligation bond issue. This is to beef up the security for G/O bonds based on implications from recent local government bankruptcies. HB 2132 Administrative Services Assessor’s Office 1 /2 Support This is an Assessors Association bill that allows assessor/county to recoup cost from additional administrative cost for ODF forest patrol assessments and related work HB 2133 Finance 3 Neutral Eliminates the 70% tourism limitation on room taxes imposed after 2003. HB 2133 Administrative Services 2 Support Removes 70% requirement to tourism provision. Retroactive to 2003, on TRT. HB 2141 Assessor’s Office 3 Neutral LOC legislation that has been proposed in prior sessions. Excludes local options from M5. HB 2142 Assessor’s Office 3 Neutral Constitutional amendment – local options and senior frozen AV. HB 2148 Assessor’s Office 3 Neutral Properties on Tribal lands held in trust to be exempt - change to conform with 9th Circuit Court ruling. HB 2160 Health Services 2 Support This would allow counties to tax tobacco products, but require that 20% of the revenue generated be used for public health programs and services. If it passes, the county would still have to enact a tax. Increasing the price of tobacco products has been shown to reduce use in the general population, reduce use and initiation among youth who are particularly sensitive to price, and reduce health care costs. HB 2161 Clerk’s Office 2 Oppose When recording fees change, it takes months for national corporations to adjust fees for documents already in the “recording pipeline”. Documents are rejected and returned due to incorrect recording payments. A system that potentially changes fees annually is not cost effective and negatively impact customers when transactions and funding stalls. HB 2162 Health Services 2 Support This is similar to HC 2162, but doesn't require any tax revenue be used for public health programs and services. Again, increasing the price of tobacco products has been shown to reduce use in the general population, reduce use and initiation among youth who are particularly sensitive to price, and reduce health care costs. HB 2163 9-1-1 District 4 Neutral Appears to extend the prohibition against certain local taxes from the state to all political subdivisions. Would only apply to taxes to be implemented after the year 2020. HB 2172 Administrative Services 3/4 Neutral Franchise tax formula calculation. HB 2174 Auditor 4 This seems to apply if a municipal government fails to provide an audit report and then the state can withhold monies from the municipality. This would have virtually no potential impact on Deschutes County. HB 2176 Clerk’s Office 3 Support OACC supports SOS’s bill. HB 2181 Sheriff’s Office HB 2190 Community Development 3/4 Neutral DEQ / septic system evaluation report. HB 2195 Assessor’s Office MultCo proposal to use tax foreclosed property monies for low income housing. HB 2195 Finance 3 Oppose Would divert foreclosure proceeds to be used only for low income housing and some social services. Currently such revenues are used to offset costs to the County of managing the property and selling it and remaining proceeds go back to taxing jurisdictions HB 2215 Personnel Legal Counsel 3 Oppose Need more information on the proposed bill to comment on financial and operational effects. HB 2217 Assessor’s Office 3 N Senior deferral freeze of AV – tied to constitutional amendment. HB 2235 Community Development 2/3 Support Changing goal post rule to apply to legislative amendments. HB 2246 Assessor’s Office Allows counties to pay for cost of A&T from unsegregated taxes up to 2%. This was very controversial several sessions ago when Jackson County proposed. Education came out strongly against; Jackson Co pulled out of AOC for several years. HB 2246 Finance Cost of assessment and collection of property taxes to be passed on to all other taxing jurisdictions. Impacts on all taxing jurisdictions in the county with exception of the County by transferring the costs currently incurred by the County general fund to the general funds of all taxing jurisdictions. HB 2274 Community Development 4 Neutral Changes name of Multi-modal Transportation Fund. HB 2275 Community Development 4 Neutral Changes name of Multi-modal Transportation Fund. HB 2277 Community Development 4 Neutral Modifies authority of drainage districts to perform flood control activity. HB 2287 Community Development 4 Neutral Authorizes issuance of lottery bonds for transportation projects funded from Multimodal Transportation Fund. Transportation related; alert Road Dept. HB 2289 Community Development 4 Neutral Creates tax credit for cleanup of brownfield property HB 2289 Administrative Services 3 Support HB 2297 Health Services 3 Neutral Establishes a Task Force to identify and create a list of Evidence Based Practices (EBP) and would then require that 75% of prevention dollars go to services from the EBP list. AMH tried this approach several years ago and it did not work well in rural settings. This would be a stronger if they had set a lower percentage. AOCMHP is not taking a specific position on this, instead taking the organization is monitoring the bill. HB 2316 Legal Counsel District Attorney’s Office 4 Support HB 2337 Legal Counsel District Attorney’s Office 1 Oppose Oppose unless bill amended to add a judge for Deschutes County. HB 2339 District Attorney’s Office Justice Court 2 Support Support, but urge legislature to increase funding to the courts to cover the additional costs to implement the bill HB 2345 District Attorney’s Office 3 Support HB 2351 9-1-1 District 3 Support Increase the 9-1-1 to $1.25 from $0.75 per line. (Believed to be supported by the AOC.) HB 2353 Community Justice Sheriff’s Office HB 2355 Justice Court HB 2363 Health Services 3 Support This HB amends a current Statute (ORS 426.070). It does not change the language extensively, rather adds the requirement of documentation when seclusion is used in addition to the current mechanical restraint language. This allows for greater tracking of the use of seclusion of individuals with mental illness. HB 2363 District Attorney’s Office 4 Support HB 2368 Health Services 3 Neutral AOCMHP position is to “support” however the language is problematic – legal nature of an advance directive versus the clinical nature of a mental health declaration. HB 2372 Sheriff’s Office HB 2375 Auditor Legal Counsel 4 This bill focuses on State activities. HB 2400 Community Development 4 Neutral Submission of certain task force reports relating to water policies. HB 2401 Community Development 4 Neutral Creates excise tax on wild bird feed HB 2420 District Attorney’s Office 3 Support Governor’s bill. Community treatment more effective than state incarceration. Bill seeks a balance by permitting community treatment for relatively minor offenses. HB 2426 9-1-1 District 3 Support Language changes to accommodate future technology platforms which can access 9-1-1. Necessary for the procurement and deployment of Next Generation 9-1-1. HB 2427 Sheriff’s Office HB 2433 Sheriff’s Office HB 2451 Community Development Finance 4 Neutral Allows Department of Environmental Quality to buy or refinance debt obligations (CD). Water pollution controls – DEQ financing tools (F). HB 2456 Community Development 4 Support Modifies optional process for evaluation of changes to urban growth boundary of city outside Metro with population of 10,000 or more. Clarifies that a city’s determination of the supply and development capacity of lands the city proposes to include within the urban growth boundary must be based on: an inventory of vacant and partially vacant lands; and factors established by the commission for forecasting the development and redevelopment capacity of the lands. HB 2457 Community Development 3/4 Neutral Allows county to create parcel that is smaller than minimum size standard in resource zone for farm or forest use when part of existing unit of land has been included within urban growth boundary to be planned and zoned for urbanization. Interestingly, if the parcel outside the UGB does not have an existing dwelling, under the bill, one isn’t allowed unless it meets ORS 195.120 (Rules for parks). HB 2482 Assessor’s Office 2 S Assessor/DOR bill to allow for counties flexibility to appraise lg industrial properties if they choose. HB 2484 Assessor’s Office 2 S DOR bill – should help by making consistent filing deadlines for personal property and M&E. HB 2485 Tax Office HB 2486 Assessor’s Office Finance 3 N Clarifies UR statutes to make compliant with court rulings (AO). Trues up statutes to urban renewal court rulings (F). HB 2487 Assessor’s Office 2 S DOR bill to allow for adjustments in sq footage changes in MAV based on value instead of size HB 2510 Community Development 4 Neutral Extends deadline for owner of Metolius resort site and Skyline Forest to notify Department of Land Conservation and Development that owner has elected to seek approval of small-scale recreation community. HB 2528 Property & Facilities Road HB 2540 Property & Facilities Road HB 2544 Personnel Legal Counsel 3 Neutral/Oppose Possible fiscal and operational impact. HB 2548 Sheriff’s Office Legal Counsel HB 2557 District Attorney’s Office Community Justice 4 I’m focusing on internal operations my first few months on the job. Next session I’ll jump into the fray on hot- Health Services button issues such as this. But I’ll sit it out this session. HB 2564 Community Development 4 Neutral Repeals law that prevents local governments from imposing conditions on approved permits that effectively establish sales price for residential development or limit purchase to class or group of purchasers. HB 2571 Sheriff’s Office HB 2591 Legal Counsel Administrative Services 3 Neutral Urban Renewal – Requires Board with 1 member from each taxing district. HB 2592 Administrative Services Legal Counsel 4 Districts to extend hi-speed fiber. HB 2601 Sheriff’s Office HB 2616 Property & Facilities Road HB 2619 Community Development 4 Neutral Requires Housing and Community Services Department to include in state housing plan summary and assessment. HB 2620 Community Development 4 Neutral Requires Department of Transportation, for purpose of identifying land that could be planned and zoned for residential use. HB 2628 District Attorney’s Office 3 Support/neutral Support section 2 of the bill that permits the court to add additional conditions to stalking protection orders to protect victims. Neutral on section 1 that addresses filing fees for stalking orders. HB 2633 Community Development 3 Neutral Requires Land Conservation and Development Commission to adopt administrative rules (within 2 years) to implement statewide land use planning goal related to natural hazards. The Department of Land Conservation and Development shall establish a program, or may modify an existing program, to provide guidance to local governments regarding: (a) Development policies that can reduce or prevent development in hazard areas; (b) Retrofitting structures and facilities that have been developed in hazard areas; and (c) Removal or relocation of structures and facilities that are at a substantial risk of harm from natural hazards when the risk cannot be mitigated adequately. HB 2635 Clerk’s Office Chg in ballot language for Local Options HB 2643 Administrative Services 3/4 Neutral Enterprise zone for electronic commerce. HB 2644 Risk Management Legal Counsel 3 Neutral HB 2651 Sheriff’s Office Personnel 3 Oppose/Neutral Impacts minimum qualifications of classification which may have an adverse impact on existing employees in the classification . A change will affect the job classification, applicant pool, and hiring process. HB 2652 Administrative Services Community Development 4 Neutral Relating to the definition of rural area for purposes of the strategic investment program, amends definition of “rural area” to mean area outside urban growth boundary of city of 40,000 or more the date on which an applicant submits an application, pursuant to rules adopted by the Oregon Business Development Department, for property tax exemption (CD). No strategic investment zones around Bend (AS). HB 2654 Personnel Sheriff’s Office 3 Oppose HB 2656 District Attorney’s Office 3 Oppose Portions of the HB language are problematic such as if IDD individual elopes and is not found within 60 minutes then required to notify all residents within a 20 mile radius increasing up to a 300 mile radius (HIPAA and potential rights violations). AOCMHP has taken an “Opposed” position. HB 2656 District Attorney’s Office 4 Neutral HB 2666 Community Development 4 Neutral Establishes process for county to evaluate whether proposed mining use causes significant change or significant increase in cost when federal or state agency has not issued permit authorizing proposed mining use. HB 2672 Assessor’s Office SIP chg that appears will have impact on Washington Co. HB 2672 Finance 4 Neutral SIP reporting requirements – Only affects SIP Counties. HB 2695 Property & Facilities HB 2696 Sheriff’s Office HB 2699 Sheriff’s Office HB 2701 Sheriff’s Office Health Services Personnel 3 Neutral To meet the requirements, if passed, the County’s EAP services may be an option/alternative to satisfy the requirement. HB 2702 Sheriff’s Office District Attorney’s Office Legal Counsel 4 Neutral I’m focusing on internal operations my first few months on the job. Next session I’ll jump into the fray on hot- button issues such as this. But I’ll sit it out this session. HB 2703 Sheriff’s Office HB 2704 Sheriff’s Office Community Justice HB 2705 Sheriff’s Office HB 2716 Legal Counsel Property & Facilities Road HB 2720 Community Development 4 Neutral Requires that, in election proposing annexation, votes from city and territory to be annexed be counted separately to determine separate majorities if territory to be annexed includes 100 acres or more. HB 2720 Clerk’s Office 3 Neutral 3 HB 2723 Community Development 4 Neutral Authorizes county or city to designate any urbanized (Urban unincorporated) area of county or city as urban agriculture incentive zone for special assessment. HB 2725 Community Development 4 Neutral Authorizes district or city to require consent to eventual annexation of property before providing extraterritorial service to property. HB 2727 Community Development 4 Neutral Requires counties and metropolitan service districts (Metro) that propose land for designation as urban reserve or rural reserve in written agreement to in fact designate land if specified factors are decided in affirmative. HB 2734 Community Development 4 Neutral Authorizes city or county to organize land bank authority by act of incorporation adopted by special ordinance. The purpose of the land bank authority is to acquire, rehabilitate and reutilize environmentally impacted real property within the boundaries of the city or county that organizes the land bank. HB 2744 Forester 3 Support Marketing and utilization of western juniper is essential for watershed protection, enhancement and restoration, fuels reduction, and sage grouse habitat improvement among other reasons. New businesses and jobs can potentially be developed in the County if markets for juniper were developed. HB 2757 Sheriff’s Office HB 5015 District Attorney’s Office 2 Support We support the bill (D.A.’s need to be funded), but I’m not sure yet if the appropriation is sufficient. HB 5015 Administrative Services 4 DA expenses – State general fund. HB 5018 Administrative Services Community Development 4 Neutral Relating to the financial administration of the Department of Environmental Quality, appropriates moneys from General Fund to Department of Environmental Quality for certain biennial expenses (CD). DEQ expenses – State general fund (AS). HB 5019 Forester Finance 3 Support Section 7 of this bill contains an appropriation of $6.05 million for forest collaboratives. This will further efforts statewide as well as locally to increase the pace and scale of forest restoration, creating jobs in forest industry, making forests more fire resilient healthier, and protecting communities from catastrophic fires. Our local efforts with the Deschutes Collaborative stand to benefit from this appropriation. HB 5019 Administrative Services 4 Budget bill. HB 5027 Community Development Finance Administrative Services 4 Neutral Appropriates moneys from General Fund to Department of Land Conservation and Development for certain biennial expenses. (1) Planning program $13,039,828 (2) Grant programs $2,027,115 (CD). Budget bill (AS). HB 5040 Community Development Finance Administrative Services 4 Neutral Appropriates moneys from General Fund to Department of Transportation for biennial expenses (CD). Budget bill (AS). HB 5042 Community Development Finance Administrative Services 4 Neutral Appropriates moneys from General Fund to Water Resources Department for biennial expenses (CD). Budget bill (AS). SB 0025 Community Development 4 Neutral Allows rural county with no population growth, and other local governments in county, to adopt comprehensive land use plan without complying with statewide land use planning goals. SB 0026 Road Sheriff’s Office SB 0027 Clerk’s Office 2 Support OACC’s recording housekeeping. SB 0028 Clerk’s Office 2 Support OACC bill. SB 0029 Clerk’s Office 2 Support OACC bill. SB 0031 Community Development 3 Neutral Authorizes local units of government that have contracted with Department of Environmental Quality to carry out certain duties of department to contract with private persons to carry out certain duties of department on behalf of local units of government. SB 0058 Assessor’s Office Same as HB 2085. Allows for a county of over 650,000 (MultCo) to implement a County senior deferral program. SB 0067 Clerk’s Office 2 Support SB 0074 Clerk’s Office 3 Neutral Policy and financial issue. 45 – 47% of ballots returned via mail. Approximately $.50/per ballot for 2.2 million voters per statewide elections plus special elections SB 0085 Community Development Administrative Services Finance 4 Neutral Authorizes local governments to implement programs to make loans or facilitate private financing of seismic rehabilitation of multifamily residential dwellings or commercial or industrial buildings by property owners (CD). Provides authority for local governments to assist with seismic rehabilitation loans for multi-family, commercial, and industrial property. I don’t believe we have had demand for this (F). SB 0087 Personnel 3 Neutral County intends to comply with federal and state law regarding Veteran’s preference recruitment requirements. SB 0094 Community Development 4 Neutral Directs Land Conservation and Development Commission to require local governments in which there are communities at substantial risk of experiencing severe impact from tsunami inundation to plan for tsunami resilience. SB 0118 Sheriff’s Office SB 0120 Community Development 4 Neutral Provides conditions under which transportation project meets vehicle mobility standards adopted by Oregon Transportation Commission and Land Conservation and Development Commission. Clarifies that counties and cities are stakeholders for purposes of working with Oregon Transportation Commission to select projects within Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. SB 0124 Sheriff’s Office 4 Neutral Creates crimes of unlawful manufacture of marijuana Legal Counsel Community Development within 1,000 feet of school zone and unlawful delivery of marijuana within 1,000 feet of school zone. SB 0124 District Attorney’s Office 3 Neutral The joint committee on marijuana should be the forum for marijuana legislation. We should not get involved in every one-off marijuana bill that is introduced. This topic needs to be addressed holistically. SB 0124 Administrative Services 3 Support SB 0126 Administrative Services 4 Allows dogs to be used to hunt cougars. Exemption only for fiscally distressed counties. SB 0129 Administrative Services 4 SB 0130 Personnel Legal Counsel 3 Neutral SB 0137 Road Property & Facilities SB 0158 Community Justice SB 0161 Finance 3 Neutral Tax Collector electronic notices for delinquent Business personal property taxes transmit to the secretary of state for UCC filing. SB 0162 Sheriff’s Office Legal Counsel Community Development 4 Neutral Prohibits marijuana grow sites and licensed producers, processors and sellers of marijuana from being located within 1,000 feet of school. SB 0162 District Attorney’s Office 3 Neutral The joint committee on marijuana should be the forum for marijuana legislation. We should not get involved in every one-off marijuana bill that is introduced. This topic needs to be addressed holistically. SB 0162 Administrative Services 3 Support SB 0163 Road SB 0164 Road SB 0174 Health Services 3 Oppose A lot of problems with this bill. A forced treatment or loss of OHP scenario would not improve health outcomes and would simply leave individual without coverage. Persons with addictions end up with medical issues and without coverage would end up in the ER and services would be paid by state general funds. SB 0194 Assessor’s Office Relates to County education funding protection ordinances. Limited to counties under 100,000 population. SB 0198 Clerk’s Office 3 Oppose SB 0209 Forester 4 Neutral Relates to appointment if Invasive Species Council Coordinator appointment, no action required by County. SB 0210 Community Development 2/3 Oppose or Neutral Allows applicant to obtain expedited review of certain applications by filing request and paying fee. For counties, it pertains to review of an application for a comprehensive plan amendment. An entity shall complete expedited review of the application no later than 120 days after receiving the application. The bill does not specify the fee. Allows local governments to contract out the services. SB 0233 Sheriff’s Office Health Services 3 Support Important that OHP coverage can be activated immediately upon release from jail. Issues include the ability for individuals with physical and mental health challenges being able to access services and medications right away. Assumption is that this will improve health outcomes and decrease recidivism. SB 0238 Sheriff’s Office Community Justice SB 0239 Sheriff’s Office Personnel 3 This appears that it may affect the qualifications of the position, candidate pool, and existing employees in this classification. Need more information to understand the financial, operational and administrative effect. SB 0241 Property & Facilities SB 0245 Solid Waste Finance SB 0246 Community Development 2/3 Support or Neutral Authorizes Environmental Quality Commission to develop low-interest loan program to complete on-site septic system repairs, replacements or upgrades. SB 0257 Forester 3 Support This bill requires retesting of a licensed pesticide applicator if they are found to be in violation of the law when applying pesticides. A strict testing and licensing standard is needed for pesticide applicators so that pesticides can continue to be applied in a safe and effective manner that the public will support. SB 0266 Community Development Administrative Services 4 Neutral Requires Water Resources Department to report to Eighty-first Legislative Assembly regarding pilot program allowing specified irrigation districts and water control districts to temporarily transfer water use to another location within district. SB 0267 Community Development Administrative Services 4 Transfer of water rights. SB 0268 Community Development Administrative Services 4 Neutral Creates task force for studying options for providing Water Resources Department with stable budget or increased revenues. SB 0269 Administrative Services 4 Relates to aviation fees. SB 0270 Community Development SB 0288 Personnel Legal Counsel 3/4 Neutral Appears to be specific to State service. SB 0290 Legal Counsel SB 0297 Community Development Road 4 Neutral Revises qualifications for registration to practice professional engineering, land surveying or photogrammetric mapping. SB 0306 Community Development 4 Neutral Permits Oregon Infrastructure Finance Authority to provide financial assistance for levee projects that contribute to improvement, expansion or repair of infrastructure systems and are essential for use or development of farm, industrial or commercial land. SB 0316 Sheriff’s Office District Attorney’s Office Legal Council 4 Neutral I’m focusing on internal operations my first few months on the job. Next session I’ll jump into the fray on hot- button issues such as this. But I’ll sit it out this session. SB 0318 Administrative Services 4 Relates to predation of endangered species. SB 0326 Community Development 4 Neutral Expands highway modernization program to include transportation projects that transfer jurisdiction of certain highways between state and local governments. SB 0334 Sheriff’s Office Justice Court District Attorney’s Office 4 Neutral SB 0335 Administrative Services 4 Financial authority of Oregon Infrastructure. SB 0349 District Attorney’s Office 4 Support SB 0359 Community Development Finance 1/2 Oppose Limits amount of appeal fee (10% of application or $1,000, whichever is less) that city or county may charge for quasi-judicial review of city or county decisions on land use application. Prohibits city or county from charging fee for appeal of final decision of city or county to Land Use Board of Appeals. SB 0361 Relates to mining permits. SB 0363 Justice Court District Attorney’s Office 4 Support SB 0364 District Attorney’s Office Legal Counsel 4 Support SB 0368 Sheriff’s Office SB 0378 Sheriff’s Office Legal Counsel SB 0384 District Attorney’s Office SB 0385 Justice Court 3 Support SB 0395 District Attorney’s Office 4 Support SB 0405 Community Justice SB 0406 Clerk’s Office 4 Support SB 0407 Sheriff’s Office District Attorney’s Office 4 Neutral SB 0412 Solid Waste SB 0422 Community Development 4 Neutral Modifies grant of exclusive jurisdiction to review decisions about land use. Clarifies that LUBA has exclusive jurisdiction SB 0432 9-1-1 Finance 4 Neutral Requires the full allocation of 9-1-1 tax revenue unless a “fiscal emergency” is declared by the Legislature. SB 0434 Assessor’s Office Expands and increases veterans exemptions SB 0436 Personnel 3 I need to better understand the requirements under the bill in more detail. SB 0436 Finance 3 Oppose This bill would require the County to hire an actuary to determine the unfunded obligation for retiree benefits other than retirement (OPEB) and make contributions each year to “an account” equal to an amount that would amortize the liability over 25 years. New accounting standards are forthcoming in the near future that will require special financial statement treatment for such liabilities. SB 0440 Health Services 2 Support with Amendment This committee should have a public health representative to bring expertise in population health improvement. Will support CLHO’s efforts to strengthen public health aspect of bill. SB 0453 Relates to hunting. SB 0465 Health Services District Attorney’s Office 3 Neutral The assumption is that this is an attempt to revise the statute due to Douglas County giving back the Local Mental Health Authority (LMHA). It shifts the responsibilities from the county to the CMHP, including fiscal responsibilities. Not sure that the implications have been thought through. AOCMHP position is “Watch/Amend” SB 0468 Clerk’s Office 4 Neutral SB 0475 Community Justice SB 0476 Relates to aquatic invasive species. SB 0485 Finance 4 Neutral We don’t think this applies to anything we do in the tax collection area. Not enough information in the bill to determine. SB 0486 Sheriff’s Office SB 0491 Property & Facilities Road Legal Counsel SB 0498 Community Development 4 Neutral Prohibits city from submitting question of annexation of territory to electors of city when owners of land in territory and at least 50 percent of electors in territory consent to annexation in writing and additional criteria are met. SB 5505 Community Justice District Attorney’s Office Sheriff’s Office 2 Support Support the bill. Unsure at this time if the allocations are sufficient. * Prioritization Guidelines: #1: County has initiated and/or is leading efforts to advocate for or oppose the bill. #2: County is coordinating with another lead agency and will provide support through testimony, letters of support/opposition, or other assistance if needed. #3: County is monitoring the bill, but is not actively involved in lobbying efforts. #4: County has no interest in the bill and no need to monitor it further. ** Position Options: Support, Oppose, or Neutral LC 2898 2015 Regular Session 1116/15 (eDT/ps) DRAFT SUMMARY Eliminates owner consent and notification requirement for inclusion of forestland in rural fire protection district. 1 A BILL FOR AN ACT 2 Relating to the inclusion of forestland in rural fire protection districts; 3 amending ORS 477.281 and 478.010; and repealing ORS 478.120 and 480.140. 4 Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon: 5 SECTION 1. ORS 478.010 is amended to read: 6 478.010. (1) A rural fire protection district may be formed in the manner 7 set forth in ORS 478.010 to 478.100. 8 (2) A district may not include: 9 (a) Territory within a city unless otherwise authorized by law. 10 (b) Territory within a water supply district organized under ORS chapter 11 264 if the district has previously been authorized by its electors to exercise 12 the fire protection powers prescribed by ORS 264.340. 13 [(c) Forestlands included within a forest protection district under DRS 14 477.205 to 477.281 unless the owner consents and notifies the rural fire pro­ 15 tection district, however, forestland protected pursuant to DRS 477.205 to 16 477.281 and not exceeding five acres in one ownership shall be included in the 17 rural fire protection district without the owner's consent if the ownership in­ 18 cludes any structures subject to damage by fire. Forestland included in a rural 19 fire protection district under this subsection subjects the forestland to assess­ 20 ments for fire protection by the rural fire protection district and the forest 21 protection district.] NOTE: Matter in boldfaced type in an amended section is new; matter [italic and bracketedl is existing law to be omitted. New sections are in boldfaced type. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 LC 2898 1116/15 [(d)] (c) Railroad rights of way, [or] improvements [thereon] on railroad rights of way or rolling stock moving [thereover] over railroad rights of way unless the owner of such property consents. [(e)] (d) Ocean shores as defined by ORB 390.605. SECTION 2. ORB 477.281 is amended to read: 477.281. (1) The obligation of an owner of timberland or grazing land for payment of assessments and taxes for fire protection of forestland is limited to: (a) The payment of moneys pursuant to ORB 321.015 (2), 477.277, 477.295, 477.760 (4) and 477.880 to maintain the Oregon Forest Land Protection Fund; and (b) The payment of forest protection district assessments pursuant to ORB 477.060 and 477.205 to 477.281. (2) As used in this section, "obligation of an owner of timberland or grazing land for payment of assessments and taxes for fire protection of forestland" does not include the duties or obligations of the owner under ORB 477.066, 477.068 or 477.120 or the obligations of an owner of land in­ cluded in a rural fire protection district [pursuant to DRS 478.010] formed under OBS 478.010 to 478.100. SECTION 3. OBS 478.120 and 480.140 are repealed. [2] Deschutes County HB 2001 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Requires law enforcement agencies to adopt procedures for accepting complaints that law enforcement officers engaged in profiling. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Judiciary. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2003 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Prohibits law enforcement agencies and law enforcement officers from profiling based on specified personal characteristics or circumstances of individuals, except when characteristics or circumstances are tied to specific suspect description or credible information related to criminal incident or activity. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Judiciary. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2004 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Repeals state preemption of charter and statutory authority of local governments to set minimum wage requirements. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Business and Labor. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2031 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Directs Oregon Youth Authority to establish pilot project to implement intensive in-home services model that includes availability of residential treatment services for youth in juvenile justice system. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Human Services and Housing with subsequent referral to Ways and Means. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2041 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Provides that local governments may prohibit medical marijuana facilities and producers, processors and sellers of marijuana from being located within one mile of school. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Implementing Measure 91. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2050 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info 1/18/2015 11:43:45 AM Public Affairs Counsel 2015 Regular Session Bill Summary Report Summary:Provides that county is exempt from applicability of statute banning use of dogs to hunt or pursue cougars if voters approve county measure proposed by initiative petition or referred to people by governing body of county. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2054 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Expands availability of action for damages arising from interference with forest practices. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Judiciary. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2064 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Requires Legislative Assembly to use simulation designed by Legislative Revenue Officer as aid in making determinations as to efficiency of economic development, tax expenditure and tax incentive programs. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Revenue. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2065 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Establishes Task Force on Land Value Taxation to compare methods of property taxation. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Revenue with subsequent referral to Ways and Means. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2080 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Provides that for first property tax year after sale or transfer of property, assessed value and maximum assessed value equal real market value of property. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Revenue. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2081 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Specifies ballot title for House Joint Resolution 12 (2015). Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Rules. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2087 1/18/2015 11:43:45 AM Public Affairs Counsel 2015 Regular Session Bill Summary Report Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15 Bill Info Summary:Requires recipient employers that receive economic development subsidies to submit annual reports to granting bodies. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Transportation and Economic Development with subsequent referral to Revenue. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2088 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Broadens types of communications services on which municipalities may impose privilege tax. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Revenue. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2098 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Limits property tax exemption under strategic investment program to real property, other than land and buildings, and personal property. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Revenue. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2105 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Creates and adjusts sunset dates for certain exemptions from property taxation. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Revenue. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2127 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Requires agent providing closing and settlement services in conveyance of real property to tax- exempt government transferee to withhold and pay to county in which real property is located property taxes on real property outstanding as of date of conveyance. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Revenue. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2128 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Provides that ad valorem property taxes assessed on real property held by taxable person under lease from tax-exempt owner are personal liability of taxable person. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Revenue. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. 1/18/2015 11:43:45 AM Public Affairs Counsel 2015 Regular Session Bill Summary Report HB 2129 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Allows taxpayer to petition for reduction of maximum assessed value upon demonstrating that new property or new improvements to property added to tax roll in prior tax year did not exist. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Revenue. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2131 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Pledges revenues from ad valorem property taxes as security for general obligation indebtedness of public bodies. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Revenue. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2132 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Allows county that collects forest protection district assessment or surcharge to retain percentage of collected moneys for purpose of paying county administrative costs. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Consumer Protection and Government Effectiveness. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2133 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Removes requirement that 70 percent of net revenue from new or increased local transient lodging tax be used to fund tourism promotion or tourism-related facilities. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Transportation and Economic Development with subsequent referral to Revenue. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2141 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Provides that certain constitutional limitations do not apply to local option ad valorem property taxes imposed pursuant to Article XI, section 11m, of Oregon Constitution. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Revenue with subsequent referral to Rules. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2142 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Specifies ballot title for ___ Joint Resolution ___ (2015) (LC 335). Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Rules. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. 1/18/2015 11:43:45 AM Public Affairs Counsel 2015 Regular Session Bill Summary Report HB 2148 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15 Bill Info Summary:Exempts from state and local property taxes, fees, charges and assessments permanent improvements located on federal land held in trust for federally recognized Indian tribe or tribe member. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Rural Communities, Land Use and Water with subsequent referral to Revenue. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2160 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Removes prohibition against imposition of taxes by county on cigarettes and tobacco products. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Revenue. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2161 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Authorizes county to charge fee not to exceed actual cost to county of recording certain instruments. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Revenue. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2162 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Removes prohibition against local government imposition of taxes on cigarettes and tobacco products. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Revenue. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2163 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Repeals prohibitions against local government imposition of certain taxes. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Revenue. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2172 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info Summary:Repeals statutes authorizing local privilege taxation of gross revenues derived from exchange access services of telecommunications utilities. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Revenue. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. 1/18/2015 11:43:45 AM Public Affairs Counsel 2015 Regular Session Bill Summary Report HB 2174 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info Summary:Deletes requirement that Secretary of State prescribe form of contract for conduct of municipal audits. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Consumer Protection and Government Effectiveness. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2176 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info Summary:Removes requirement that person elected to county office provide county clerk with certificate of election. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Rules. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2181 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info Summary:Provides that county is exempt from applicability of statute banning use of dogs to hunt or pursue cougars if voters approve county measure proposed by initiative petition or referred to people by governing body of county. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2190 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info Summary:Requires seller of real property to obtain septic system evaluation report in form determined by Department of Environmental Quality and provide copy to each buyer that makes written offer to purchase. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Energy and Environment. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2195 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info Summary:Directs county to use proceeds acquired by foreclosure of delinquent tax liens or in exchange for land originally acquired by foreclosure of delinquent tax liens to provide low income housing, social services or child care services. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Human Services and Housing. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2215 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info Summary:Modifies definition of &quot;public employee&quot; for purposes of collective bargaining. Status: 1/18/2015 11:43:45 AM Public Affairs Counsel 2015 Regular Session Bill Summary Report 1/16/15 H - Referred to Business and Labor. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2217 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info Summary:Freezes assessed value of homestead of certain seniors and individuals with disabilities at assessed value on date claim is filed. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Revenue. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2235 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info Summary:Limits review by Land Use Board of Appeals of land use decisions and limited land use decisions changing comprehensive plans and land use regulations to issues raised during local planning process. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Rural Communities, Land Use and Water. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2246 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info Summary:Directs counties to recover costs of property tax assessment and collection from taxing districts. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Revenue. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2253 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info Summary:Directs each city with population of 15,000 or more to set maximum rates for towing and related services when tower tows motor vehicle without consent or authorization of owner or operator. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Consumer Protection and Government Effectiveness. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2274 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info Summary:Changes name of Multimodal Transportation Fund to Connect Oregon Fund. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Transportation and Economic Development. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2275 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info Summary:Changes name of Multimodal Transportation Fund to Connect Oregon Fund. Status: 1/18/2015 11:43:45 AM Public Affairs Counsel 2015 Regular Session Bill Summary Report 1/16/15 H - Referred to Transportation and Economic Development. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2277 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info Summary:Modifies authority of drainage districts to perform flood control activity. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Rural Communities, Land Use and Water. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2287 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info Summary:Authorizes issuance of lottery bonds for transportation projects funded from Multimodal Transportation Fund. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Transportation and Economic Development with subsequent referral to Ways and Means. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2289 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info Summary:Creates tax credit for cleanup of brownfield property. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Transportation and Economic Development with subsequent referral to Revenue. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2297 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info Summary:Establishes Task Force to Build a More Effective System for Preventing Children&#39;s Behavioral, Psychological and Health Problems. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Health Care with subsequent referral to Ways and Means. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2316 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info Summary:Repeals obsolete provision relating to jury trials in county courts. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Judiciary. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2337 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Modifies number of circuit court judges in certain judicial districts. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Judiciary with subsequent referral to Ways and Means. 1/18/2015 11:43:45 AM Public Affairs Counsel 2015 Regular Session Bill Summary Report 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2339 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Requires court to appoint interpreter and provide appropriate assistive communication device when necessary for crime victim who seeks to exercise certain constitutional rights in open court. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Judiciary. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2345 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Requires judge to appoint certified shorthand reporter for aggravated murder proceedings. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Judiciary. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2351 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Increases rate of tax for access to 9-1-1 emergency reporting system. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Revenue. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2353 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Requires sex offender without fixed residence to notify sheriff within three business days of ceasing to have fixed residence and thereafter report weekly to sheriff. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Judiciary. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2355 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Increases certain fees charged by justice courts. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Judiciary. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2363 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Requires treating physician to document in clinical record any seclusion of person alleged to have mental illness who is confined in hospital or nonhospital facility. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Health Care. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. 1/18/2015 11:43:45 AM Public Affairs Counsel 2015 Regular Session Bill Summary Report HB 2368 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Provides that if person has both valid health care instruction, or valid power of attorney for health care, and declaration for mental health treatment, that inconsistencies in documents are governed by declaration for mental health treatment. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Health Care. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2372 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Requires that police officer be certified by Department of Public Safety Standards and Training rather than Board on Public Safety Standards and Training before officer may request urine test of person arrested for offense of driving while under influence of intoxicants. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Judiciary. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2375 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Establishes Task Force on Accountability in Public Contracting with nine members appointed by President of Senate, Speaker of House of Representatives, Director of Oregon Department of Administrative Services, Director of Transportation, Attorney General, Secretary of State and Legislative Fiscal Officer. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Consumer Protection and Government Effectiveness with subsequent referral to Ways and Means. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2400 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Provides that submission of certain task force reports prior to January 31, 2015, satisfies requirement to submit reports by July 1, 2014. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Rural Communities, Land Use and Water. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2401 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Creates excise tax on wild bird feed. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Rural Communities, Land Use and Water with subsequent referral to Revenue. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2420 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info 1/18/2015 11:43:45 AM Public Affairs Counsel 2015 Regular Session Bill Summary Report Summary:Provides that criminal defendant found unfit to proceed shall be interviewed to determine availability of treatment in community prior to decision on commitment if defendant&#39;s most serious charge is Class C felony or misdemeanor. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Judiciary. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2426 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Establishes statutory authority for technological enhancements to 9-1-1 emergency communications system. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Veterans and Emergency Preparedness. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2427 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Expands definition of &quot;emergency vehicle&quot; in Oregon Vehicle Code to include vehicles operated by certain government agencies providing emergency services. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Veterans and Emergency Preparedness. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2433 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Provides that electronically filed criminal citation may be of different format or size than uniform citation. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Judiciary. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2451 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info Summary:Allows Department of Environmental Quality to buy or refinance debt obligations of public agencies for all projects otherwise qualified for financial assistance through Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Energy and Environment with subsequent referral to Revenue, then Ways and Means. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2456 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/14/15Bill Info Summary:Modifies optional process for evaluation of changes to urban growth boundary of city outside Metro with population of 10,000 or more. 1/18/2015 11:43:45 AM Public Affairs Counsel 2015 Regular Session Bill Summary Report Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Rural Communities, Land Use and Water. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2457 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/14/15Bill Info Summary:Allows county to create parcel that is smaller than minimum size standard in resource zone for farm or forest use when part of existing unit of land has been included within urban growth boundary to be planned and zoned for urbanization. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Rural Communities, Land Use and Water. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2482 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/14/15Bill Info Summary:Requires Department of Revenue to appraise industrial property if improvements have real market value of more than $1 million, unless appraisal delegated to county upon request of county assessor. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Revenue. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2484 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info Summary:Extends due date to March 15 for filing of certain property tax returns. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Revenue. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2485 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/14/15Bill Info Summary:Clarifies that refund made for correction in property taxes owed as result of appeal is made to person who filed appeal. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Revenue. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2486 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/14/15Bill Info Summary:Removes requirement that all urban renewal revenue be categorized as subject to the $10 limitation per $1,000 of real market value under Ballot Measure 5 (1990). Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Revenue. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2487 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info 1/18/2015 11:43:45 AM Public Affairs Counsel 2015 Regular Session Bill Summary Report Summary:Requires correction of maximum assessed value due to correction of square footage of property to be proportional to change in real market value of property that is due to correction of square footage. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Revenue. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2510 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info Summary:Extends deadline for owner of Metolius resort site to notify Department of Land Conservation and Development that owner has elected to seek approval of small-scale recreation community. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Rural Communities, Land Use and Water. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2528 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info Summary:Establishes Task Force on Citizen Review of Public Works Projects. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Consumer Protection and Government Effectiveness with subsequent referral to Ways and Means. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2540 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info Summary:Modifies definition of &quot;public works.&quot; Classifies exemption from ad valorem property taxation as funds of public agency for purpose of requiring payment of prevailing rate of wage. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Business and Labor. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2544 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info Summary:Requires issue subject to collective bargaining during term of collective bargaining agreement that is not resolved through negotiation or mediation to be resolved through binding arbitration. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Business and Labor. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2548 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info Summary:Permits playing of social games, poker games and poker tournaments in certain establishments if authorized by city or county. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Business and Labor. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. 1/18/2015 11:43:45 AM Public Affairs Counsel 2015 Regular Session Bill Summary Report HB 2557 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info Summary:Directs court, Psychiatric Security Review Board and Oregon Health Authority to consider recovery and community reintegration, in addition to protection of society, in decisions concerning persons found guilty except for insanity and certain young persons with mental illness. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Health Care with subsequent referral to Judiciary. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2564 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info Summary:Repeals law that prevents local governments from imposing conditions on approved permits that effectively establish sales price for residential development or limit purchase to class or group of purchasers. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Human Services and Housing. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2571 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Requires law enforcement agency to establish policies and procedures for retaining recordings from cameras worn upon police officer&#39;s person to record officer&#39;s interactions with members of public. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Judiciary. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2591 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Requires urban renewal agency to exercise its powers by board including one member representing each taxing district other than municipality with jurisdiction in municipality that activates agency. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Revenue. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2592 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Establishes principal Act for organization of broadband district to build, maintain and operate fiber -optic network for delivery of high speed broadband and other telecommunications services. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Rural Communities, Land Use and Water. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2601 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Requires member of law enforcement agency who receives report of abducted child to notify Oregon State Police Missing Children Clearinghouse within 24 hours of receiving report. 1/18/2015 11:43:45 AM Public Affairs Counsel 2015 Regular Session Bill Summary Report Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Judiciary. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2612 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Requires mass transit districts to resolve through binding arbitration certain disputes about fault. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Judiciary. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2616 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Establishes State Apprenticeship Education and Training Fund and continuously appropriates moneys in fund to State Apprenticeship and Training Council and Bureau of Labor and Industries for specified purposes. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Higher Education, Innovation, and Workforce Development with subsequent referral to Ways and Means. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2619 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Requires Housing and Community Services Department to include in state housing plan summary and assessment of actions taken by cities and counties to ensure that adequate supply of affordable housing is available. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Human Services and Housing. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2620 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Requires Department of Transportation, for purpose of identifying land that could be planned and zoned for residential use, to inventory department land, determine whether land is essential, useful or excessive in relation to transportation plans and report results to Legislative Assembly. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Human Services and Housing. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2628 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Disallows all filing fees, service fees and hearing fees in action for court&#39;s protective stalking order, even if stalking order is not only relief sought in action. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Judiciary. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. 1/18/2015 11:43:45 AM Public Affairs Counsel 2015 Regular Session Bill Summary Report HB 2633 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15 Bill Info Summary:Requires Land Conservation and Development Commission to adopt administrative rules to implement statewide land use planning goal related to natural hazards. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Rural Communities, Land Use and Water. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2635 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Requires ballot title for measure proposing local option tax to state that estimated tax cost may reflect impact of early payment discounts, compression and collection rate. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Rules. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2643 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Authorizes designation of enterprise zone and zone and city for electronic commerce, addition of zone cosponsor and change of enterprise zone boundary without application process, subject to determination by Oregon Business Development Department that certain statutory requirements met. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Transportation and Economic Development with subsequent referral to Revenue. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2644 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Provides that public body and its officers, employees and agents are not immune from liability for wrongful death of person who is covered by workers&#39; compensation law if death occurred in course and scope of decedent&#39;s employment, death occurred as result of conduct of another person who is subsequently convicted of murder or found guilty except for insanity of murder and decedent was not employed by public body at time of death. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Judiciary. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2651 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Requires police officer or certified reserve officer employed or utilized by law enforcement unit that employs at least 20 police officers to have associate degree. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Judiciary. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2652 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info 1/18/2015 11:43:45 AM Public Affairs Counsel 2015 Regular Session Bill Summary Report Summary:Amends definition of &quot;rural area&quot; to mean area outside urban growth boundary of city of 40,000 or more, as boundary is acknowledged on date on which application is submitted for strategic investment program. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Rural Communities, Land Use and Water with subsequent referral to Revenue. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2654 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Requires certain public employers that are subject to civil service system or public collective bargaining law or that employ law enforcement officers to implement employment examination for applicants that demonstrates actual proficiency in required areas. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Business and Labor. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2656 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Describes procedures that must be followed if person who has been found by court to have intellectual disabilities and to be in need of commitment for residential care, treatment and training leaves facility without approval or authorization. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Human Services and Housing. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2666 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Establishes process for county to evaluate whether proposed mining use causes significant change or significant increase in cost when federal or state agency has not issued permit authorizing proposed mining use. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Rural Communities, Land Use and Water. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2672 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Requires each county in which exempt strategic investment program property is located to certify to Oregon State Lottery Commission amount of property tax that school districts within county do not receive due to strategic investment program. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Revenue. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2695 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Requires Commissioner of Bureau of Labor and Industries to disclose data and information commissioner uses to determine prevailing rate of wage. 1/18/2015 11:43:45 AM Public Affairs Counsel 2015 Regular Session Bill Summary Report Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Business and Labor. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2699 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Expands definition of &quot;involved officer&quot; to include officer involved in incident in which use of deadly physical force caused serious physical injury. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Judiciary. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2701 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Increases number of sessions with mental health professional that law enforcement agency must pay for and requires involved officer to attend all sessions. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Judiciary. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2702 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Requires Attorney General to appoint attorney from outside county in which peace officer uses deadly physical force to lead investigation into use of deadly physical force. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Judiciary. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2703 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Requires law enforcement officers who are on duty and on patrol to operate video cameras mounted upon officer&#39;s person to record officer&#39;s interactions with members of public. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Judiciary. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2704 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Provides that recording of peace officer or parole and probation officer does not constitute crime of interfering with peace officer or parole and probation officer unless recording actually prevents officer from performing lawful duties. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Judiciary. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2705 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info 1/18/2015 11:43:45 AM Public Affairs Counsel 2015 Regular Session Bill Summary Report Summary:Changes standard in some circumstances for use of deadly physical force to belief by reasonable person in officer&#39;s or person&#39;s circumstances that other person is undertaking particular conduct. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Judiciary. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2716 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Requires contracting agencies to provide as material condition of public contract that contractor remain certified as disadvantaged, minority, women or emerging small business enterprise during entire term of public contract if contracting agency awarded public contract, in whole or in part, on basis of contractor&#39;s certification. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Consumer Protection and Government Effectiveness. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2720 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Requires that, in election proposing annexation, votes from city and territory to be annexed be counted separately to determine separate majorities if territory to be annexed includes 100 acres or more. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Rural Communities, Land Use and Water. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2723 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Authorizes county or city to designate any urbanized area of county or city as urban agriculture incentive zone. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Rural Communities, Land Use and Water. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2725 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Authorizes district or city to require consent to eventual annexation of property before providing extraterritorial service to property. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Rural Communities, Land Use and Water. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2727 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Requires counties and metropolitan service districts that propose land for designation as urban reserve or rural reserve in written agreement to in fact designate land if specified factors are decided in affirmative. 1/18/2015 11:43:45 AM Public Affairs Counsel 2015 Regular Session Bill Summary Report Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Rural Communities, Land Use and Water. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2734 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info Summary:Authorizes city or county to organize land bank authority by act of incorporation adopted by special ordinance. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Rural Communities, Land Use and Water with subsequent referral to Transportation and Economic Development. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2744 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info Summary:Establishes task force to conduct study and recommend actions state government may reasonably undertake to promote commercial utilization of western juniper in Oregon. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources with subsequent referral to Ways and Means. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 2757 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info Summary:Requires law enforcement agency to establish policy for using cameras worn upon police officer&#39;s body to record officer&#39;s interactions with members of public. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Judiciary. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 5015 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info Summary:Appropriates moneys from General Fund to Department of Justice for biennial expenses of district attorneys. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Ways and Means. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 5018 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info Summary:Appropriates moneys from General Fund to Department of Environmental Quality for certain biennial expenses. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Ways and Means. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 5019 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info 1/18/2015 11:43:45 AM Public Affairs Counsel 2015 Regular Session Bill Summary Report Summary:Appropriates moneys from General Fund to State Forestry Department for certain biennial expenses. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Ways and Means. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 5027 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info Summary:Appropriates moneys from General Fund to Department of Land Conservation and Development for certain biennial expenses. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Ways and Means. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 5040 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info Summary:Appropriates moneys from General Fund to Department of Transportation for biennial expenses. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Ways and Means. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. HB 5042 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info Summary:Appropriates moneys from General Fund to Water Resources Department for biennial expenses. Status: 1/16/15 H - Referred to Ways and Means. 1/12/15 H - First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. SB 0025 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info Summary:Allows rural county with no population growth, and other local governments in county, to adopt comprehensive land use plan without complying with statewide land use planning goals. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0026 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info Summary:Repeals sunset of law requiring moneys that are in county&#39;s road fund and expended for patrolling to be used solely for direct and indirect costs associated with patrolling. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0027 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info Summary:Resolves certain contradictory provisions applicable to duties of county clerk. Status: 1/18/2015 11:43:45 AM Public Affairs Counsel 2015 Regular Session Bill Summary Report 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0028 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info Summary:Clarifies that county clerk may use elector&#39;s registration record, rather than physical registration card, to authenticate signatures. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0029 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info Summary:Establishes procedures for electing precinct committeepersons. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0031 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info Summary:Authorizes local units of government that have contracted with Department of Environmental Quality to carry out certain duties of department to contract with private persons to carry out certain duties of department on behalf of local units of government. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0058 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info Summary:Authorizes county with population greater than 650,000 to establish homestead property tax deferral program. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0067 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info Summary:Changes certain ballot markings from &quot;Presidential only&quot; to &quot;Federal only.&quot;. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0074 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info Summary:Eliminates requirement that electors provide postage to mail election ballot to county clerk. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0085 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info 1/18/2015 11:43:45 AM Public Affairs Counsel 2015 Regular Session Bill Summary Report Summary:Authorizes local governments to implement programs to make loans or facilitate private financing of seismic rehabilitation of multifamily residential dwellings or commercial or industrial buildings by property owners. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0087 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info Summary:Modifies law regarding requirement that public employer grant preference to veteran and disabled veteran in selection process for competitive position. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0094 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info Summary:Directs Land Conservation and Development Commission to require local governments in which there are communities at substantial risk of experiencing severe impact from tsunami inundation to plan for tsunami resilience. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0118 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info Summary:Requires law enforcement agency to establish policies and procedures for retaining recordings from cameras worn upon police officer&#39;s person to record officer&#39;s interactions with members of public. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0120 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info Summary:Provides conditions under which transportation project meets vehicle mobility standards adopted by Oregon Transportation Commission and Land Conservation and Development Commission. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0124 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info Summary:Creates crimes of unlawful manufacture of marijuana within 1,000 feet of school zone and unlawful delivery of marijuana within 1,000 feet of school zone. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0126 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info 1/18/2015 11:43:45 AM Public Affairs Counsel 2015 Regular Session Bill Summary Report Summary:Provides that county is exempt from applicability of statute banning use of dogs to hunt or pursue cougars if voters approve county measure proposed by initiative petition or referred to people by governing body of county. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0129 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info Summary:Requires Department of Revenue to transfer 10 percent of total annual amount of personal income tax revenue attributable to eligible projects located in counties for which cumulative amount exceeds $5 million to Local Economic Opportunity Fund. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0130 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info Summary:Repeals state preemption of charter and statutory authority of local governments to set minimum wage requirements. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0137 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info Summary:Changes definition of public works for purpose of applying prevailing rate of wage to include project that uses funds of private entity and $750,000 or more of funds of public agency for constructing, reconstructing, painting or performing major renovation on road, highway, building, structure or improvement of any type. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0158 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/15/15Bill Info Summary:Authorizes Oregon Youth Authority to contract with cities to administer juvenile corrections programs and services. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0161 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Authorizes county tax collector to transmit electronic notices of warrants for delinquent taxes on business personal property to Secretary of State for filing in Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) system. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0162 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info 1/18/2015 11:43:45 AM Public Affairs Counsel 2015 Regular Session Bill Summary Report Summary:Prohibits marijuana grow sites and licensed producers, processors and sellers of marijuana from being located within 1,000 feet of school. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0163 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Provides that requirement to sell or offer for sale diesel fuel that contains specified percentage of biodiesel or other renewable fuel does not apply to sale of diesel fuel that is exempt from excise tax in counties east of summit of Cascade Mountains during period from October 1 of each year to February 28 of following year. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0164 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Provides that requirement to sell or offer for sale diesel fuel that contains specified percentage of biodiesel or other renewable diesel does not apply to sales in counties east of summit of Cascade Mountains during period from November 1 of any year to February 28 of following year. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0174 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Requires Oregon Health Authority or Department of Human Services to screen applicants for medical assistance or public assistance for substance use disorders. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0194 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Authorizes county to adopt education funding protection ordinance for up to 10 years if at least 50 percent by area of county is subject to certain exemption or special assessment programs under ad valorem property tax statutes or if county has population of 100,000 or less. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0198 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Requires signature requirements for local initiatives and referenda to match constitutional signature requirements for statewide initiatives and referenda. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0209 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Makes Invasive Species Council appointment of State Invasive Species Coordinator mandatory. 1/18/2015 11:43:45 AM Public Affairs Counsel 2015 Regular Session Bill Summary Report Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0210 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Allows applicant to obtain expedited review of certain applications by filing request and paying fee. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0233 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Requires Department of Human Services and Oregon Health Authority to suspend, instead of terminate, medical assistance for person who is expected to remain in correctional facility for more than 12 months. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0238 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Requires private safety agency to comply with certain requests for personnel records from Department of Public Safety Standards and Training. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0239 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Includes reserve officers in definition of &quot;public safety personnel&quot; and &quot;public safety officer&quot; subject to rules governing standards and training determinations by employing agencies. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0241 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Permits Oregon Business Development Department to use moneys from lottery bonds on behalf of local governments for infrastructure purposes. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0245 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Modifies purposes for assessing, and authorized uses of, solid waste facility permit fees. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0246 1/18/2015 11:43:45 AM Public Affairs Counsel 2015 Regular Session Bill Summary Report Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15 Bill Info Summary:Authorizes Environmental Quality Commission to develop low-interest loan program to complete on-site septic system repairs, replacements or upgrades. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0257 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Allows State Department of Agriculture to require reexamination of licensee or certificate holder that commits violation indicating inadequate knowledge of Oregon pesticide laws. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0266 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Allows Water Resources Department to issue grants to assist recipient entities in preparation of place-based integrated water resources strategies. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0267 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Requires Water Resources Department to report to Eighty-first Legislative Assembly regarding pilot program allowing specified irrigation districts and water control districts to temporarily transfer water use to another location within district. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0268 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Creates task force for studying options for providing Water Resources Department with stable budget or increased revenues. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0269 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Increases pilot registration fees. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0270 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Reallocates moneys for transportation projects listed in Oregon Jobs and Transportation Act of 2009. Status: 1/18/2015 11:43:45 AM Public Affairs Counsel 2015 Regular Session Bill Summary Report 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0288 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Modifies reinstatement rights of unclassified and exempt services employees who have immediate prior former regular status in classified service. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0290 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Directs Oregon Department of Administrative Services to establish program that certifies that prospective bidder or proposer understands pay equity provisions in laws of this state. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0297 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Revises qualifications for registration to practice professional engineering, land surveying or photogrammetric mapping. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0306 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Permits Oregon Infrastructure Finance Authority to provide financial assistance for levee projects that contribute to improvement, expansion or repair of infrastructure systems and are essential for use or development of farm, industrial or commercial land. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0316 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Prohibits service provider from disclosing contents of communication and certain other information except in certain circumstances. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0318 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Requires State Department of Fish and Wildlife to adopt policy for coordinating management of species that prey on endangered species. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0326 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info 1/18/2015 11:43:45 AM Public Affairs Counsel 2015 Regular Session Bill Summary Report Summary:Expands highway modernization program to include transportation projects that transfer jurisdiction of certain highways between state and local governments. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0334 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Provides that person who falsely reports hazardous substance, fire, explosion, catastrophe or other emergency in court facility commits crime of disorderly conduct in the first degree. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0335 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Abolishes Oregon Infrastructure Finance Authority Board and Oregon Infrastructure Finance Authority. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0343 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Repeals sunset provision related to authorized tribal police officers. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0349 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Repeals obsolete provision relating to jury trials in county courts. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0359 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Limits amount of appeal fee that city or county may charge for quasi-judicial review of city or county decisions on land use application. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0361 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Requires certain statement by local government to accompany application for operating permit for surface mining. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0363 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info 1/18/2015 11:43:45 AM Public Affairs Counsel 2015 Regular Session Bill Summary Report Summary:Prohibits court and parties to criminal case from charging fees unless expressly authorized by law. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0364 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Requires court to use current classification of marijuana offenses when determining if person is eligible for order setting aside conviction. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0368 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Requires sheriff to deliver proceeds of execution sale to court administrator. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0378 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Creates and revises definitions in dog control laws. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0384 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Requires judge to appoint certified shorthand reporter for aggravated murder proceedings. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0385 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Adds justice court and municipal court to definition of &quot;court facility&quot; in which firearms and other weapons are prohibited except in specified circumstances. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0389 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Repeals sunset applicable to statutes providing authorized tribal police officers with certain powers and protections provided to Oregon law enforcement officers. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0395 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Requires court to order examination when court has reason to doubt defendant&#39;s fitness to proceed. 1/18/2015 11:43:45 AM Public Affairs Counsel 2015 Regular Session Bill Summary Report Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0405 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Creates Task Force on Juvenile Court Records. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0406 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Directs Oregon Law Commission to conduct analysis and determine updates to ORS chapter 254 necessary to improve effectiveness and efficiency of conduct of elections. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0407 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Increases penalty for crime of assaulting law enforcement animal when person causes death of animal. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0412 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Defines conditions when rock, gravel, sand, silt and other similar material removed from waters of state are and are not solid waste. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0422 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Modifies grant of exclusive jurisdiction to review decisions about land use. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0432 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Requires moneys in Emergency Communications Account, including Enhanced 9-1-1 Subaccount, to be used for purposes of 9-1-1 emergency communications unless statutory exception is made during state of fiscal emergency. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0434 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info 1/18/2015 11:43:45 AM Public Affairs Counsel 2015 Regular Session Bill Summary Report Summary:Grants higher property tax exemption on property of veterans with service-connected disabilities of 100 percent. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0436 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Provides that if public body agrees to pay or provide benefit to retired employees other than payments required or provided for in statutes, public body must create separate accounts for funding of those benefits and make annual contributions to accounts in amounts necessary to amortize liability for benefits in 25 years or less. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0440 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Requires Oregon Health Policy Board to establish Health Plan Quality Metrics Committee to develop health outcome and quality measures for coordinated care organizations and plans offered by Public Employees&#39; Benefit Board and Oregon Educators Benefit Board. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0448 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Permits presiding judge of seventh judicial district, with approval of Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, to enter into memorandum of understanding with Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs regarding adjudication and disposition of youths and youth offenders. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0453 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Provides that county is exempt from applicability of statute banning use of dogs to hunt or pursue cougars if voters approve county measure proposed by initiative petition or referred to people by governing body of county. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0465 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Specifies duties and liabilities of community mental health program with respect to commitment proceedings initiated for individuals with mental illness. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0468 1/18/2015 11:43:45 AM Public Affairs Counsel 2015 Regular Session Bill Summary Report Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15 Bill Info Summary:Authorizes Commissioner of Bureau of Labor and Industries to issue warrants for collection of certain debts owed to bureau. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0475 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Provides that students in youth care center within detention facility are to receive educational services through Juvenile Detention Education Program. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0476 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Exempts local government from requirement to obtain aquatic invasive species prevention permit for certain boats. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0485 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Prohibits public body from publishing on Internet amount of tax court judgment if amount of judgment is less than $50,000. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0486 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Prohibits law enforcement agencies and officers from profiling based on specified personal characteristics or circumstances of individuals, except when characteristics or circumstances are tied to specific suspect description or credible information related to criminal incident or activity. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0491 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Provides that state contracting agency may not prequalify prospective bidder or proposer for public contract for goods or services, or for public improvement contract, if prospective bidder or proposer employs 40 or more workers and if public contract has estimated contract price that exceeds $500,000, unless prospective bidder or proposer submits certificate that shows completion of training program for compliance with pay equity provisions of state law. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 0498 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info 1/18/2015 11:43:45 AM Public Affairs Counsel 2015 Regular Session Bill Summary Report Summary:Prohibits city from submitting question of annexation of territory to electors of city when owners of land in territory and at least 50 percent of electors in territory consent to annexation in writing and additional criteria are met. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. SB 5505 Position Priority Date Input No Position 0 1/16/15Bill Info Summary:Directs distribution of moneys from Criminal Fine Account. Status: 1/12/15 S - Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. Personnel Department 1300 NW Wall St, Suite 201 Bend, OR 97701-1960 541-388-6553 541-330-4626 fax Interoffice memorandum Date: February 2, 2015 To: Board of County Commissioners From: Kathleen Hinman, Benefils coordinato.@ Re: 2015 Health Risk Assessment Proposal During the 2014 health plan year there were 676 participants who completed the Health Risk Assessment (HRA) program and are eligible for the financial incentive. The expense to the Health Benefit Trust Fund for the incentives is projected to be $73,380 for the 2014 plan year. In 2014 there were less participants and a change to the incentive structure. In addition to the incentives, additional expenses associated with the HRA process include processing the blood work for the lipid panel, additional staff hours, and other miscellaneous expenses such as marketing and those expenses associated with the online questionnaire. HRAEXpenses ... 2013 ' ::(i~HRAS)li,: 201fA"'~' !i(676 tIJlASt'· I"t{\". 201S~~;:; '~.£l,:(m HRAs"i Blood Draws $11,768 $10,140 $11,655 Additional Staff $6,835 $3,778 $4,000 Incentive Expense $71,910 $73,380 $83,000 Questionnaire $6,392 $5,408 $6,216 Other Expenses $179 $500 $500 Total $~t692 $93,206 $105,371 Cost Avoidance·" $848,538 $717,912 $825,174 .Net'pfciif~f~,";l:)'f.Ji~~ ~i:~$757;846!f ~'$624;'O&';~; :~i"~")719lO3 , *Projected HRA participation based on a goal of 15% increase over previous year. **AII eligible participants include 1712 employees and spouses and 397 dependents over 18 years old. The dependents are not included in the incentive expense. ***Cost avoidance is based on the average savings per participant multiplied by the number of participants. HRA Participation for Eligible Deschutes County Health Plan Members: 2011 Participants 320 48 9 377 % Participating 31% 7% 5% 20% 2012 Participants 582536 40 6 % Participating 52% 7% 3% 30% 532 265 2Participants 7992013 % Participating 52% 37% 1% 38% 440 6762014 Participants 233 3 33% 1% 32%44%% Participating In review of the 2014 Health Risk Assessment data the following areas were identified as categories that Deschutes County participants scored above the national average, meaning these are areas for improvement for our members: Weight Management, Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Stress. Some of the feedback provided to Personnel from EBAC, Wellness Task Force, DOC, and employees regarding the 2014 HRA: • The incentive was not enough money to convince them to participate. • The incentive structure, $5 -$10 per month reduction to the health premium was not enough to participate. • The HRA questionnaire was too long. • The HRA process was too time consuming for the incentive. • The follow-up with the medical provider did not add value. Goals for 2015 HRA program: EBAC met and discussed the HRA process and incentive options for 2015. EBAC supports Personnel's suggestions on goals and process improvements for the 2015 HRA. Personnel staff recommends a goal of increasing participation by 15%, resulting in an expected 777 participants for 2015. In response to the feedback received, Personnel staff recommends the following changes to the HRA process. • HRA program to begin in March and end in September. • Award a one time financial incentive to eligible participants in November 2015. • Improve overall HRA process and experience. o Use of a Cardiocheck Plus Analyzer (a finger-stick lipid/glucose machine) • Benefit: Reduce wait times • Benefit: Immediate results o Add on-site visits. o Improve follow-up process. • Benefit: Reduce administrative burden • Benefit: Utilize DOC resources more efficiently • Benefit: Greater involvement with well ness program and coordinator EBAC recommends either of the following two options for 2015 HRA incentives. Option #1: Married employees would not pay a premium cost share for two months if both the employee and spouse participate in the HRA. If only one member of the married couple participates, the employee would not pay a premium cost share for one month. Single employees who participate would also not pay a premium cost share for two months. The anticipated cost for option 1 is $127,000. Option #2: Married employees would not pay a premium cost share for one month if both employee and spouse participate in the HRA. Single employees would also not pay a premium cost share if they participate. If only one of the married couple participates, the employee will pay 50% of the monthly premium cost share. Additionally, a "prize", possibly a Hydro Flask, would be given at the time of the blood draw. The anticipated cost for option 2 is $83,000. Personnel staff recommends Option #2 as the incentive is equitable between single and married employees and the addition of the immediate prize will be a good tool to increase participation. As for a financial incentive amount, it can be tied either to the monthly cost share or set as a flat amount. Our partner, CalC, does not currently use the same cost share amount so participants would be eligible for a discount in a flat dollar amount. , Summary of HRA financial incentive: Incentlv4tEmployee HRA.ParticipationType 2015#1 2015#2 ..2012 2013 2014 l $120 annually 2 month 1 month Employee medical : medical$65 annually $90 annually ($10 per ParticipatesSingle month) cost-share cost-share :Employee Employee Does Not $0 $0 $0 $0 $0:Participate , $120 annually 2 month 1 month $180 annually :Employee & Spouse No incentive (2 months ($10 per medical medical Participates for spouses. :free) month) cost-share cost-share : Married 50% of 11 month$60 annually EmployeeEmployee month$65 annually $90 annually (1 medical($5 per Participates, Spouse medical(1 month free) month free) month) cost-shareDoes Not Participate cost-share: Neither Employee or $0 $0$0 $0 $0Spouse Participates Estimated Estimated $ 73,380.00$ 71,910.00Annual Cost to County: $126,850.50 $82,849.00