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This bill directs the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs (ODVA) to create a grant program to support veterans' courts across the state. The program will provide funding to counties to either support existing veterans' courts or help implement new ones in counties without such programs. Counties must commit to providing local resources to be eligible, and grants will range from $25,000 to $100,000 per two-year period. Counties can submit competitive proposals describing their need for funding, with the goal of maximizing veterans' access to specialized court programs. The department will consult with an advisory committee to determine which proposals to fund and will require recipients to enter into a written grant agreement that specifies how funds can be used, mandates local resource commitment, and requires regular reporting on fund expenditure. A veterans' court is defined as a specialized court or court program specifically designed for military veterans who are defendants. The department may also seek additional funding through gifts, grants, and donations from public and private sources, and can develop rules to implement the program.

Military Affairs and Security

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2650