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OR HB2832

Bill

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Veterans must provide evidence of eligibility for veterans' preference at the time of application for civil service positions, using DD Form 214, DD Form 215, or other documentation demonstrating preference eligibility

  • Failure to provide eligibility evidence at the time of application disqualifies the veteran from requesting the preference for that position

  • Public employers must provide veterans with a written explanation within 14 days if they decide not to interview a veteran who applied for a civil service position

  • Removes the previous exemption that allowed public employers to skip interviewing veterans when selecting candidates from an eligibility list

  • Amends ORS 408.235 and 408.237 governing veterans' preferences in Oregon public employment

Legislative Description

Relating to preferences for veterans in public employment.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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