Chapter 527 Oregon Laws 2009
AN ACT
HB 3470
Relating to veterans; and prescribing an effective date.
Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:
SECTION 1. As used in section 3, Article XI-A of the Oregon Constitution, “veteran” means a person who:
(1) Served on active duty with the Armed Forces of the United States:
(a) For a period of more than 90 consecutive days beginning on or before January 31, 1955, and was discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions;
(b) For a period of more than 178 consecutive days beginning after January 31, 1955, and was discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions;
(c) For 178 days or less and was discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions because of a service-connected disability;
(d) For 178 days or less and was discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions and has a disability rating from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs; or
(e) For at least one day in a combat zone and was discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions;
(2) Received a combat, expeditionary or campaign ribbon or medal for service in the Armed Forces of the United States and was discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions; or
(3) Is receiving a nonservice-connected pension from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
SECTION 2. This 2009 Act does not take effect unless the amendment to the Oregon Constitution proposed by House Joint Resolution 7 (2009) is approved by the people at the next regular general election held throughout this state. If House Joint Resolution 7 (2009) is approved by the people, this 2009 Act takes effect on January 1, 2011.
June 24, 2009 Approved by the Governor
June 24, 2009 Filed in the office of Secretary of State
January 1, 2011, if people adopt HJR 7 (2009) at next regular general election on November 2,
Effective date 2010
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