OregonRelating to preferences for veterans in public employment selection processes.
What it does
Modifies law regarding the requirement that a public employer grant preference to a veteran or disabled veteran in the selection process for a civil service position. Limits eligibility for preference to a veteran who applies for a position within 10 years of discharge or release from service in the Armed Forces of the United States. Requires evidence of eligibility and disability to be provided at the time of application.
More detail
Sets forth processes for granting one or more preferences. Allows a public employer to exercise discretion to not appoint a qualified veteran or disabled veteran to a civil service position based solely on the veteran's or disabled veteran's merits or qualification in the final stage of the selection process. Requires a public employer to provide written reasons for not appointing a veteran or disabled veteran to a position under certain circumstances. Requires an aggrieved veteran or disabled veteran to exhaust nonjudicial remedies with the Bureau of Labor and Industries before filing a civil action for an unlawful employment practice.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Jun 28In committee upon adjournment.Latest
- Jan 17Referred to Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.Minor
- Jan 13First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.Introduced