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OR HB2344

Bill

Status

Passed

6/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Requires the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs to develop and maintain an accessible educational tool as part of the World War II memorial in Salem's Capitol Mall, providing historical context about the war and those who served, including civilians who contributed to Wake Island's defense

  • Authorizes adding names of service members to the memorial and other improvements as approved by the Director of Veterans' Affairs

  • Establishes eligibility criteria for adding names: military records must confirm the service member was killed in action in WWII and was born in Oregon, enlisted in Oregon, or was an Oregon resident prior to enlistment

  • Defines "killed in action" as dying in theater from enemy action, wounds from enemy action, while a prisoner of war, or remaining missing in action during combat operations from May 27, 1941, to January 31, 1946

Legislative Description

Relating to the World War II memorial located in the Capitol Mall.

Last Action

Chapter 196, (2025 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2026.

6/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Veterans, Emergency Management, Federal and World Affairs4/21/2025
Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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