Rep. Jessica George

Creates procedure for filing petition for compensation for wrongful conviction. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Requires insurer and health care service contractor to cover labor and delivery services provided at out-of-network health care facility , and medical transport of individual presenting with signs of labor from in-network facility to out-of-network facility, if services provided at out-of-network facility due solely to diversion of patient from in-network health care facility for reasons related to state or federal declaration of public health emergency. Prescribes rate of reimbursement and prohibits deductible, out-of-pocket maximum, copayment or coinsurance requirement in excess of such requirements applicable to in-network providers. Exempts Public Employees' Benefit Board and Oregon Educators Benefit Board. Requires health benefit plan coverage of emergency medical services transport of pregnant woman presenting with signs of labor between medical facilities. ] Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Expands crime of assault in the third degree to include causing physical injury to person working in hospital while worker is performing official duties. Punishes by maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Removes requirement that student must receive approval from resident school district before enrolling in virtual public charter school not sponsored by school district if specified percentage of students in school district already are enrolled in virtual public charter schools not sponsored by school district. Removes requirement that school district that does not give approval for enrollment in virtual public charter school not sponsored by school district provide information about other online options available to students. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Allows pharmacy intern to transfer drug containing pseudoephedrine subject to requirements that apply to transfer by pharmacist and pharmacy technician. Becomes operative January 1, 2023. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to vest power of impeachment of statewide elected Executive Branch officials in House of Representatives and power to try impeachments in Senate. Requires three-fifths majority vote of House of Representatives to deliver impeachment resolution to Senate and two-thirds majority vote of Senate for conviction. Limits judgment to removal from office and disqualification from holding other public office. Refers proposed amendment to people for approval or rejection at next regular general election held throughout this state.

Exempts receipts from sales of prescription drugs and medical supplies or from provision of medical services from commercial activity subject to corporate activity tax. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2023. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Directs State Board of Education to conduct annual review of education standards in state. Requires standardized measures of proficiency, consultation with Higher Education Coordinating Commission and encouragement of grouping of students based on academic ability. Establishes phonics as core academic subject. Removes legislative directive that Department of Education review state requirements for high school diplomas and make recommendations related to requirements. Removes requirement that academic content standards for history, geography, economics and civics include sufficient instruction on histories, contributions and perspectives of certain individuals. Removes suspension of requirement of showing proficiency in Essential Learning Skills as condition of earning diploma in school years after 2021-2022 school year. Takes effect July 1, 2022.

Allows private entity to swipe driver license or identification card to submit information to electronic system for purpose of transferring drug containing pseudoephedrine. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Directs district school board to ensure that curriculum of each course of study offered by school district is made available to public on school district's website. Phases in requirement for small school districts. Takes effect July 1, 2022.