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OR HB2835

OR HB2835
Relating to veterans; declaring an emergency.


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Introduced
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/27/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Legislative Measures

Bill Summary

The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: This Act tells ODVA to create some agency staff jobs and gives lottery moneys for veterans’ programs. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.1). Directs the Department of Veterans’ Affairs to fill and utilize certain positions. Allocates lottery moneys from the Veterans’ Services Fund for specified purposes. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs (ODVA) to create and fill several new staff positions and allocate lottery funds for veterans' programs. Specifically, the bill requires ODVA to establish three full-time equivalent positions for veterans' education and training oversight, one position for campus veterans programming, and one position for the Veteran Educational Bridge Grant Program. The bill also allocates lottery money from the Veterans' Services Fund for the biennium starting July 1, 2025, including $325,000 for the Veteran Educational Bridge Grant Program, $500,000 for campus veteran resource center grants, $250,000 for the Department of Veterans' Affairs Veteran Services Grant Fund, and $100,000 for grants to counties to support veterans' courts. The bill includes an emergency clause, meaning it will take effect immediately on July 1, 2025, with the intent of quickly implementing these support measures for veterans in Oregon.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)

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