Provides that licensed optometrist may perform specified ophthalmic surgery procedures. Defines "ophthalmic surgery." Removes requirement that optometrist treating patient with antiglaucoma medication consult with ophthalmologist. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to prohibit expenditure of moneys received by Fund for Student Success for any purpose other than as appropriated in chapter 122, Oregon Laws 2019, or expended for allowable purposes but in different proportion than authorized in chapter 122, Oregon Laws 2019. Refers proposed amendment to people for their approval or rejection at special election held on same date as next primary election.
Increases formula weight for students in poverty families, in foster homes and in certain state-recognized facilities for purposes of State School Fund distributions. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2021.
Prohibits permanent rule from being in effect for longer than six years. Permits replacement by identical rule based on finding of continued need for rule.
Prohibits public body from using cell-site simulator device to obtain or use personal electronic data or personal electronic metadata unless public body obtains consent or pursuant to search warrant or established warrant exception.
Prohibits assessment of civil penalty or fine for violation of state occupational or health measure if no disease outbreak of COVID-19 occurred as result of violation. Directs Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services to rescind civil penalties and fines assessed against employers for violations of COVID-19-related occupational safety or health measures if no disease outbreak of COVID-19 has occurred as result of violation. Directs director to refund rescinded civil penalties and fines.
Prohibits lobbyist from serving as chairperson of interim committee, legislative work group or legislative task force. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Increases percentage of students in school district who may enroll in virtual public charter school not sponsored by school district without first receiving approval from 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.
Requires coordinated care organizations to report specified information to Oregon Health Authority regarding requests for prior authorization. Requires insurers offering health benefit plans to report specified information to Department of Consumer and Business Services regarding requests for prior authorization. Creates new requirements and modifies existing requirements applicable to utilization review by insurers offering health benefit plans. Creates new requirements applicable to step therapy requirements imposed by entities providing health insurance, medical services contracts or health care service contracts, multiple employer welfare arrangements and pharmacy benefit managers.
Modifies criteria for erecting roadside memorial signs for deceased veterans who were formerly prisoners of war or unaccounted for. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
