 During the first two weeks in April, the Oregon House met — consisting of 14+ hours days, up to 6 days a week — and passed over 100 bills. Below is a quick summary of the bills I co-sponsored that passed the House and are now before the Senate.
 Wildfire Recovery
HB 2341 - Allows a county to prorate property taxes if a home was destroyed by wildfire or other declared natural disaster.
HB 2607 - Suspends construction related taxes to rebuild a home if destroyed by wildfire or other declared natural disaster.
Business Recovery
HB 3389 - Alleviates pressure on business unemployment insurance rates from skyrocketing due to the virus outbreak and forced business closures.
Healthcare
HB 3139 - Requires parental notification if a child is assessed by mental health professional to be seriously contemplating suicide.
HB 2508 - Strengthens telemedicine by requiring parity for reimbursement rates between in-person healthcare provider visits and remote-visits.
Privacy
HB 2539 - Adds further protections in order to keep a juror’s identity private.
HB 2459 - As video conferencing has become part of our daily lives, HB 2459 includes “video conferencing” in Oregon’s privacy laws.
Higher Education
HB 2919 - Requires Oregon public institutions of higher education to fully disclosure the total cost required for course materials, including fees.
HB 2542 - Requires Oregon public institutions of higher education to fully disclosure all mandatary fees.
Bullying
HB 2631 - Requires school district to notify parents if their child has been harassed, bullied or intimidated. Includes cyberbullying.
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What's Ahead
The Oregon Legislature is now half way through the 2021 session. However, the more controversial debates surrounding gun control, police restrictions, clean energy, taxes and budgets are still ahead of us.
Your Opportunity
While the Captiol building remains closed to the public, remote testimony makes it easier to testify for those who live far from Salem — no travel required. If there is a bill you are passionate about, please sign up to provide live or written testimony. Legislators do react to public input. Below are some links to help:
Video: How to use OLIS (Oregon Legislative Information System) to locate a bill.
PDF: How to testify live or provide written testimony.
Here To Serve
My staff and I are here to serve you. My office is available for phone calls Monday through Friday, from 9am-5pm. Email is also a great way to get in touch with us. If you have questions about a bill or difficulties with a state agency, please let us know.
Best regards,
 E. WERNER RESCHKE
State Representative, HD 56
Southern Klamath & Lake Counties
Capitol Phone
(503) 986-1456
Capitol Address
900 Court St. NE, H-384
Salem, OR 97301
Email: Rep.EWernerReschke@oregonlegislature.gov
Website: www.oregonlegislature.gov/reschke
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