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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: This Act updates the laws about how public employers should give priority to veterans when hiring for jobs. It limits the preference to those who apply within ten years of leaving the U.S. Armed Forces. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.3). 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 prefer- ence 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. 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 writ- ten reasons for not appointing a veteran or disabled veteran to a position under certain circum- stances. 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.
AI Summary
This bill updates veterans' employment preference laws for public employers by establishing a more structured and detailed process for giving preference to veterans and disabled veterans in civil service job applications. The bill limits veteran preference eligibility to those who apply within 10 years of discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces and requires veterans to provide evidence of their veteran status and, for disabled veterans, their disability rating at the time of application. The preference is implemented through a points system, where veterans receive five additional points and disabled veterans receive ten additional points during initial application screening and final application examination processes. While the preference provides advantages in the hiring process, it does not guarantee employment, as public employers retain discretion in making final hiring decisions. The bill also requires public employers to provide written reasons if they choose not to hire a qualified veteran or disabled veteran, and establishes that veterans must first exhaust administrative remedies through the Bureau of Labor and Industries before filing a civil action for an alleged unlawful employment practice. These changes aim to provide a more transparent and consistent approach to supporting veterans in public sector employment while maintaining employers' ability to select the most qualified candidates.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2874 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for HB2874 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/83849 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB2874/Introduced |
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