OregonRelating to veterans; declaring an emergency.
What it does
Declares that it is the goal of the Legislative Assembly to fund the Department of Veterans' Affairs in an amount that is not less than $10,000,000, from the General Fund, in 2015 dollars, adjusted for inflation. Requires the Director of Veterans' Affairs to add additional full-time positions within the department. Creates in the department the position of Veterans Employment Coordinator.
More detail
Requires the director to be a veteran who has received a discharge or release under other than dishonorable conditions. Allows the director to appoint a deputy director, subject to approval by the Governor. Directs the department to develop and implement one or more pilot programs for suicide prevention and workforce training and preparation. Allows moneys in the Veterans' Services Fund to be used for the pilot programs. Directs the director to distribute moneys appropriated for county veterans' service officer programs on a quarterly basis. Directs the department to provide a report on the quarterly distribution process. Changes who is allowed to request county veteran discharge records. Increases from $5,000 to $10,000, the cap on the individual grant amount that is allowed under the Veteran Educational Bridge Grant Program. Directs the Department of Veterans' Affairs to work with the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission and the Judicial Department to develop a plan for establishing and maintaining a veterans' court in each county or judicial district. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
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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
- Apr 15Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.Minor
- Apr 15Subsequent referral to Transportation rescinded by order of the Speaker.
- Apr 15Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, subsequent referral to Transportation be rescinded, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.Minor
- Apr 8Work Session held.
- Vote recorded Heard and Reported Out with Amendments. Result: pass.Lower
- Apr 3Public Hearing held.
- Feb 6Public Hearing held.
- Jan 17Referred to Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans with subsequent referral to Transportation, then Ways and Means.Minor
- Jan 13First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.Introduced