Chapter 463 Oregon Laws 2011

AN ACT

HB 3416

Relating to a memorial to Oregon’s World War II veterans; and declaring an emergency.

Whereas 16 million Americans served during World War II; and

Whereas 152,000 Oregonians served during World War II and 3,757 Oregonians were killed in action; and

Whereas about 1,000 World War II veterans die every day in America; and

Whereas Oregon is home to about 30,000 World War II veterans; and

Whereas it is important to honor this “Greatest Generation” of veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice in a timely manner; now, therefore,

Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:

SECTION 1. (1) The World War II Memorial Task Force is established. The Director of Veterans’ Affairs shall be one of the cochairpersons of the task force. The director shall appoint another cochairperson of the task force, and the cochairpersons may appoint other members at their discretion.

(2) The task force shall:

(a) Solicit private funding for the development, design and construction of a memorial to honor Oregon’s World War II veterans;

(b) After arranging for full funding for the memorial under paragraph (a) of this subsection, arrange for the development, design and construction of the memorial in the Capitol Mall area near the corner of Court Street and Cottage Street in the City of Salem, Marion County, Oregon; and

(c) Seek the input of World War II veterans, as appropriate.

(3) A majority of the members of the task force constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.

(4) Official action by the task force requires the approval of a majority of the members of the task force.

(5) If there is a vacancy for any cause, the appointing authority shall make an appointment to become immediately effective.

(6) The task force shall meet at times and places specified by the call of one of the cochairpersons or of a majority of the members of the task force.

(7) The task force may adopt rules necessary for the operation of the task force.

(8) Members of the task force are not entitled to compensation or reimbursement for expenses and serve as volunteers on the task force.

(9) All agencies of state government, as defined in ORS 174.111, are directed to assist the task force in the performance of its duties and, to the extent permitted by laws relating to confidentiality, to furnish such information and advice as the members of the task force consider necessary to perform their duties.

SECTION 2. (1) A World War II memorial constructed by the World War II Memorial Task Force created in section 1 of this 2011 Act is an outright permitted use without taking an exception under ORS 197.732 to the statewide land use planning goals or changing the acknowledged comprehensive plan or land use regulations of Marion County.

(2) The Department of Veterans’ Affairs shall maintain the finished memorial.

SECTION 3. This 2011 Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, an emergency is declared to exist, and this 2011 Act takes effect on its passage.

Approved by the Governor June 21, 2011

Filed in the office of Secretary of State June 21, 2011

Effective date June 21, 2011

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