Removes future dangerousness as factor for jury to determine when deciding on sentence of death. Requires state to prove beyond reasonable doubt that defendant should receive death sentence. Specifies procedures for persons already sentenced to death to be resentenced to life imprisonment without possibility of parole. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
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Requires school districts to provide coordinated comprehensive school counseling program. Prescribes standards for programs.
Creates Task Force on Extending the Westside Express Service Commuter Line to Salem. Sunsets December 31, 2020. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Requires health benefit plan , coverage ] other than employer-sponsored plan, that covers cost of pregnancy care and childbirth to cover cost of pregnancy care and childbirth for surrogate mothers ] enrollee who is surrogate. Prohibits plan from requiring enrollee to reimburse plan for plan's costs or to assign to plan right to receive surrogacy payment.
Requires health benefit plan, health care service contract and medical assistance coverage of pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome. Requires Oregon Health Authority to conduct education and outreach campaign in collaboration with advisory council with specified membership.
Increases cigarette tax. Applies increase to cigarettes distributed on or after January 1, 2020, and to existing inventories of cigarettes not yet acquired by consumers as of January 1, 2020. Provides for distribution of revenues from increased tax. Prohibits distribution or sale of lower cost cigars in packages containing fewer than four cigars. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Allows individuals who do not qualify for medical assistance or premium tax credits under Affordable Care Act to enroll in coordinated care organizations by paying premiums that cover actuarial value of health services. Requires Oregon Health Authority to administer program. ] Requires Oregon Health Authority to develop plan for Medicaid Buy-In program or public option for Oregon residents who do not have access to health care. Specifies requirements for plan. Requires authority to report plan to Legislative Assembly by May 1, 2020. Requires that report include recommendations for legislative changes necessary to implement plan and any federal approval that will be required to implement plan. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Removes entering or remaining unlawfully in or on public transit vehicle or public transit station as manner of committing crime of interfering with public transportation.
Requires youth to consult with legal counsel, in person, by telephone or by video conference, prior to custodial interview with peace officer and before waiver of constitutional rights. Sets forth exceptions.
Requires Director of Oregon Youth Authority to request hearing before transferring to Department of Corrections physical custody of person aging out of Oregon Youth Authority custody. Specifies requirements for notice and hearing procedure. Applies to transfers or returns of physical custody of persons from Oregon Youth Authority to Department of Corrections occurring on or after effective date of Act.