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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/27/2025
06/27/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: Lets a rural county ask ODVA for money to help the county keep its veteran services. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.6). Requires the Department of Veterans’ Affairs to distribute moneys for county veterans’ service officers to counties that have a population of less than 30,000 and are or will be unable to maintain operations of county veterans’ service officers due to budget decreases. Requires counties to apply for moneys. Establishes requirements for application. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
AI Summary
This bill aims to help rural counties maintain their veterans' service officers by allowing the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs (ODVA) to distribute funds from the Veterans' Department of Veterans' Affairs Dedicated Lottery Fund. Specifically, counties with populations under 30,000 that are struggling financially and at risk of losing their veterans' service officers can apply for assistance. To receive funding, counties must submit an application that includes certification of their qualified county status, a detailed statement of necessary funding with supporting documentation, and a plan for how the money will be spent. The ODVA is required to establish a fair process for distributing these funds, with the primary goal of preserving veterans' service officer access for as many individuals as possible. The bill includes an emergency clause, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage in 2025, underscoring the urgent need to support veterans' services in smaller, financially challenged counties.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (8)
Bobby Levy (R)*,
Court Boice (R),
Kevin Mannix (R),
Todd Nash (R),
Virgle Osborne (R),
Greg Smith (R),
Boomer Wright (R),
Dwayne Yunker (R),
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2395 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for HB2395 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/83379 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB2395/Introduced |
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