Sen. David Smith

Prohibits sale of kratom products by processor unless processor is registered with Department of Revenue. Directs department to adopt rules to carry out regulations. Authorizes imposition of civil penalty for certain violations. Creates crime of unlawful distribution, sale or exposure for sale to individual under 21 years of age. Punishes by maximum of 30 days' imprisonment, $1,250 fine, or both. Appropriates moneys from General Fund to Department of Revenue for carrying out provisions of Act. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Establishes Veterans Dental Program in Oregon Health Authority to provide oral health care to low-income veterans who reside in Oregon beginning in 2023. Specifies eligibility requirements for program. Provides that character of discharge does not affect eligibility. Directs Department of Veterans' Affairs to create criteria for waiver to eligibility requirement that veteran be discharged or released under honorable conditions when discharge or release is result of discriminatory policies or practices. Authorizes county or tribal veterans' service officer to grant waiver in accordance with department criteria. ] Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

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.

Authorizes health care practitioner authorized in another state or United States territory to practice in this state without compensation for specified number of days without obtaining licensure in this state. Defines "health care practitioner." Requires health care practitioner to submit specified information to health professional regulatory board , including proof that health care practitioner is in good standing in all jurisdictions in which health care practitioner is authorized to practice . Exempts health care practitioner from licensure requirements of this state. Prohibits hospital or other health care facility from using services of health care practitioner to meet staffing needs during labor dispute. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

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.

Directs county governing body of each county to designate person to ensure interment of unclaimed cremated or reduced ] human remains of veteran or spouse, dependent or survivor of veteran. Limits civil liability except for gross negligence. Requires cemetery association ] funeral establishment, crematory operator , cemetery authority, alternative disposition facility operator, licensed funeral service practitioner or other entity in possession of unclaimed cremated or reduced ] human remains of veteran or spouse, dependent or survivor of veteran to release cremated or reduced ] human remains and associated veteran status information upon request to veterans' remains coordinator under certain circumstances . Limits civil liability for release of veteran status information except for gross negligence. Requires cemetery association ] funeral establishment, crematory operator , cemetery authority, alternative disposition facility operator, licensed funeral service practitioner or other entity in possession of unclaimed cremated or reduced ] human remains of veteran or spouse, dependent or survivor of veteran to notify county veterans' service officer under certain circumstances. Requires funeral establishment, crematory operator, cemetery authority, alternative disposition facility operator or licensed funeral service practitioner in possession of unclaimed human remains of veteran or spouse, dependent or survivor of veteran to apply for state or federal benefits under certain circumstances. Authorizes funeral establishment, crematory operator, cemetery authority, alternative disposition facility operator or licensed funeral service practitioner in possession of unclaimed human remains of veteran or spouse, dependent or survivor of veteran to cremate, reduce or inter unclaimed human remains under certain circumstances. Directs county veterans' service officer to report information about veteran or spouse, dependent or survivor of veteran to United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Requires county veterans' service officer to establish and maintain list of reported information and to make information available upon request to veterans' remains coordinator.

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.

Appropriates moneys from General Fund to State Department of Agriculture for deposit in Wolf Management Compensation and Proactive Trust Fund. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

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 Newborn Bloodspot Screening Advisory Board to evaluate and make recommendations on adding diseases to Oregon newborn bloodspot screening panel under specific circumstances. Requires board to meet at least four times per calendar year. Subjects board meetings to public meetings law. Requires board to submit annual report to Legislative Assembly. Modifies certain board membership requirements.