Directs Water Resources Commission to develop and adopt by rule regional water management pilot program that allows regions to establish voluntary water management. Sunsets pilot program on January 2, 2030.
Prohibits abortion unless health care provider has first determined probable gestational age of unborn child, except in case of medical emergency. Defines "abortion" and "health care provider." Prohibits abortion of unborn child with probable gestational age of 20 or more weeks, except in case of medical emergency. Allows specified persons to bring action against health care provider for violations. Requires health care provider who performs or induces, or attempts to perform or induce, abortion to file report with Oregon Health Authority. Requires authority to publish annually statistics relating to abortion. Allows specified persons to bring cause of action for actual and punitive damages and injunctive relief against health care provider for violation. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
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.
Repeals regulation that restricts food and beverage provider or convenience store from providing single-use plastic straws other than at consumer's specific request. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Prohibits Director of Department of Consumer and Business Services or designated representative of director from assessing civil penalty against employer for serious violation causing injury or harm to employee that is result of certain employee conduct. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
In memoriam: Former Secretary of State, Superintendent of Public Instruction and state Representative Norma Jean Paulus, 1933-2019.
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 Directs director to refund rescinded civil penalties and fines.
Allows out-of-state applicant seeking occupational license in Oregon more time to meet Oregon standards if applicant is already licensed in another state and is seeking to work in Eastern Oregon Border Economic Development Region.
Establishes right to reimbursement for actual damages resulting from cessation of business operations required by emergency rules or orders. Provides that plaintiff may bring action against state for reimbursement.
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.
