2019 Regular Session SB 29 Enrolled

• At the request of: (at the request of Governor Kate Brown for Oregon Health Authority)
• Regular Sponsors: Printed pursuant to Senate Interim Rule 213.28 by order of the President of the Senate in conformance with presession filing rules, indicating neither advocacy nor opposition on the part of the President.
• Bill Title: Relating to public health; and declaring an emergency.

Catchline/Summary

Modifies term "venereal disease" to "sexually transmitted infection." Clarifies hearings procedure for certificates of need for certain health care facilities.

Modifies terms] term "venereal disease" and "sexually transmitted disease] to "sexually transmitted infection." Clarifies hearings procedure for certificates of need for certain health care facilities. Authorizes Oregon Health Authority to collaborate with federal agencies for purposes of enforcement of laws regulating tobacco products and inhalant delivery systems. Clarifies complaint and investigation processes for certain regulated health professions. Includes representative from public safety answering point among membership of State Trauma Advisory Board and area trauma advisory boards. Replaces term "local health department" with "local public health authority." Exempts persons who process marijuana into medical cannabinoid products and cannabinoid concentrates from certain tracking requirements. Modifies application requirements for authorizations to practice art therapy, music therapy, lactation consultation or respiratory therapy or to practice as emergency medical services provider or environmental health specialist trainee. Requires applicant for construction of certain public pools to submit plan to authority for approval.

Declares emergency, effective on passage.

• Chapter Number: Chapter 456
• Fiscal Impact: Fiscal Impact Issued
• Revenue Impact: No Revenue Impact
• Current Location: Chapter Number Assigned