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Gary Leif State Representative HD2

2 weeks ago

Here is a link to the press release from the Governor. Included in the release are links to her full comments and the recorded press conference.

Expanding face covering requirement to include children 5 and older. All Oregonians 5 and older must wear masks in public indoor spaces and outdoors where physical distancing cannot be maintained. This is consistent with guidance for schools, which will be released later today. Removing exceptions, including in gyms.

Gathering size limits for indoor venues – was max 250, now max 100. This includes churches. Outdoor cap maintained at 250 at this time.

Restaurants and bars statewide must end service at 10 pm.

She also announced that the county watch list will be updated in the coming days. New guidance on tourism will also be announced later this week.

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Gary Leif State Representative HD2

2 weeks ago

July 20, 2020

For Immediate Release

Contact: Mike Nearman
mike@NoFakeEmergencies.com

Petitioners
Gary Leif
Mike Nearman
Bill Post

No Fake Emergencies is announcing today that they are beginning circulation of a titled ballot initiative for the 2022 election cycle. The received approval to circulate last week from the Secretary of State.

Initiative Petition 1, dubbed “No Fake Emergencies 2022” will reform the was emergencies are handled in the legislative process. The major effect of the initiative will be to require a 2/3 majority vote on most bills declared to be an emergency.

By declaring a bill to be an emergency, the legislation not only takes effect upon being signed by the Governor, it removes the ability of the people to subject the legislation to a referendum, where it can be effectively vetoed by the people. Critics have pointed out that this process is being abused by being applied to bills which are not emergencies, but to avoid the referendum process.

Chief Petitioner State Representative Bill Post (R-Keizer) said, “for the last 5 years, as a legislator, I’ve witnessed the absolute abuse of the “emergency clause” in legislation. I strongly believe that if there is an 'emergency' then it should so be declared and stated exactly what that 'emergency' is. Instead, this legislative tool has been used to override the will of the voters. It’s time for the voters to have the say in what is an 'emergency'."

State Representative Gary Leif (R-Roseburg), also one of the Chief Petitioners, added, “for far too long the emergency clause is being used for political gain rather than what it was intended for. It’s intended to bridge the gap when resources run out. Instead it’s used so that the people cannot have a voice.”

The campaign needs to gather 149,360 signatures by July of 2022 to make the November 2022 ballot. More information can be found at their website www.NoFakeEmergencies.com.

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