Reschke introduces new bills for election integrity, COVID business relief, and medical privacy

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SALEM, Ore. - On Tuesday, February 23, 2021, State Representative E. Werner Reschke (R-Klamath Falls) introduced three bills on the House Floor - HB 3196, HB 3211, and HB 3243.

  • HB 3196 - Improves Oregon’s Election Integrity by banning the practice of Ballot Harvesting.

  • HB 3211 - Prevents discrimination by governments and businesses based on past medical history.

  • HB 3243 - Provides business relief by allowing businesses 50 years to pay off any COVID-19 related fines from state agencies.

“These bills address three important issues Oregonians deeply care about: Ensuring our elections are indeed the express will of the people by ending the shady practice of ballot harvesting; Preventing one’s medical history from being used as a weapon of discrimination; Relief for businesses who have been unfairly targeted and fined when safely operating their business during the COVID-19 outbreak,” said Rep. Reschke.

Rep. Reschke has also sponsored several other bills. These include: A bill to promote tourism in Klamath County by designating May 22nd as Crater Lake National Park Day; a bill to help Sky Lakes Medical Center recruit and retain top medical talent, a bill to enhance Oregon Tech’s marketing efforts, and a bill to assist Lake County with the transition of Warner Creek Correctional Facility.