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OR HB2843

Bill

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Veterans' Benefits Economic Development Fund in the State Treasury, separate from the General Fund, with continuous appropriation to the Department of Veterans' Affairs
  • Allocates $10 million from lottery funds (Administrative Services Economic Development Fund) for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025
  • Fund moneys will assist veterans, spouses, dependents, and survivors of veterans in applying for federal and state veterans' benefits and aid
  • Interest earned on fund investments is credited back to the fund
  • Program sunsets January 2, 2035, with any remaining unobligated moneys reverting to the Administrative Services Economic Development Fund

Legislative Description

Relating to veterans' benefits.

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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