Veterans and Military Affairs
Overview
The trend started by the 2009 Legislative Assembly continued in 2011. The legislative focus for veterans remained on raising the access and awareness of veteran services with the goal of assisting veterans in more effectively integrating to civilian life.
Raising Awareness of Veteran Resources SB 241 A (Passed in legislative assembly)
Summary:
Requires state agencies to ask Oregonians if they are a veteran and provide information about claiming federal benefits, helping more veterans take advantage of these programs. Floor Vote: Ayes, 26; excused, 4--Atkinson, Edwards, Shields, Telfer.
New Veterans’ Home HB 2578 (Passed in legislative assembly)
Summary:
Requires the director of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs to establish a third Oregon Veterans’ Home in Roseburg. The bill provides that the director may seek federal grant funds to establish the Home. Floor Vote: Ayes, 28; excused, 2--Boquist, Starr.
Veterans Day Off SB 2 A (Died in House Committee)
Summary:
Following the lead of several other states, the Senate Veterans and Military Affairs committee passed a bill that required employers to provide unpaid time off on Veterans Day to employees who are veterans. Floor Vote: Ayes, 30.
Veterans Employment
HB 3207 (Passed in legislative assembly)
Summary:
Mandates public employers interview veterans for position if the veteran can prove their military education and skills meet the minimum qualifications and desired attributes of the position.
Floor Vote: Ayes, 30.
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