HB 2302 - Requires owners of public facilities to have on premises automated external defibrillators. ORPA membership includes both public and private sector park and recreation professionals throughout all of Oregon. At this time we do not oppose HB 2302, but we do have concerns about the Bill that we would like to bring to your attention. Although the concept is great, many small and large communities will be hard pressed to comply within the specified time-line. Please allow me to be specific about our concerns.
Additional definition is needed.
Perhaps a June 2002 or 2003 would be more realistic. Relative to cost - HB 2302 will seriously impact the operation budgets of most public and private agencies. HB 2302 appears to be a mandate without funding, with long-term and ongoing cost implications. Continuous personnel training, equipment maintenance, replacement, etc. will impact local budgets and those issues should be addressed in the Bill. In closing, I respectfully ask to be contacted if a public hearing is scheduled for HB 2302.