Relating to dementia; declaring an emergency.
Summary
Establishes Oregon Memory Net program ] pilot project to provide opportunity for primary care providers to refer for memory assessment at neurologic clinic patients showing signs of cognitive decline or impairment but who have not been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. Requires Department of Human Services to report to Legislative Assembly by October 31, 2024, on communities served by pilot project, results of pilot project and recommendations on whether to expand pilot project. Sunsets June 30, 2025. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 24, 2023
Last action Jun 25, 2023
Floor votes
How they voted
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Jun 25, 2023
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Mar 13, 2023
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means by order of the President.
upper
Mar 13, 2023
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means. (Printed A-Eng.)
upper
Jan 26, 2023
Committee
Referred to Health Care.
upper
Jan 24, 2023
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
3 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Deb Patterson
DDemocratic
P
Lisa Reynolds
DDemocratic
P
Tim Knopp
RRepublican
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