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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: Tells ODVA to give grants to offset costs that groups incur but did not expect to incur in repurposing buildings for veteran housing. Creates a fund with lottery moneys to fund the grants. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.0). Directs the Department of Veterans’ Affairs to provide grants to nonprofit organizations to off- set unexpected increases in costs in repurposing buildings for veteran housing and housing pro- grams. Establishes the Veterans Housing Construction Cost Reduction Fund. Directs the State Treasury to transfer, each biennium, moneys from the Veterans’ Department of Veterans’ Affairs Dedicated Lottery Fund to the Veterans Housing Construction Cost Reduction Fund to be used by the de- partment to provide the grants.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a grant program through the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs (ODVA) to help nonprofit organizations repurpose buildings for veteran housing. The grants are specifically designed to offset unexpected increases in construction or renovation costs for buildings that are either former public buildings, historically significant, or strategically located to serve veterans. Eligible nonprofits can receive one-time grants to support housing projects that may include temporary, short-term, or long-term housing options. To fund these grants, the bill creates the Veterans Housing Construction Cost Reduction Fund, which will receive 1.5 percent of the moneys from the Veterans' Department of Veterans' Affairs Dedicated Lottery Fund each biennium. The ODVA is authorized to develop rules for grant administration and recipient eligibility, ensuring a structured approach to supporting veteran housing initiatives. This legislation aims to address housing challenges for veterans by providing financial assistance to organizations working to create and repurpose housing solutions.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Housing and Homelessness with subsequent referral to Ways and Means. (on 01/17/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2856 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for HB2856 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/83831 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB2856/Introduced |
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