Section 408.470 – Persons entitled to interment in Spanish War Veterans’ plot.
All honorably discharged soldiers, sailors and marines who served in the forces of the United States during the Spanish War or Philippine Insurrection at any time between April 23, 1898, and July 4, 1902, who are now deceased or may hereafter die in Oregon or who being residents of Oregon die outside of Oregon, may […]
Section 408.485 – Findings related to health care.
The Legislative Assembly finds that: (1) The United States Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration should be encouraged to export its expertise in military sexual trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder and other conditions associated with military service to health care providers outside of the administration; and (2) Health care providers outside of the administration should […]
Section 408.490 – Purchase of United States flags for placement on veterans’ graves.
The county court or board of county commissioners of each county is authorized annually to budget and pay such amount of money as it may deem reasonable for the purpose of purchasing flags of the United States for placement, by any nationally chartered organization or organizations of war veterans, annually on or prior to Memorial […]
Section 408.495 – Employed veteran time off for Veterans Day.
(1) An employer shall provide an employee who is a veteran as defined in ORS 408.225 with paid or unpaid time off for Veterans Day if: (a) The employee would otherwise be required to work on that day; and (b) The employee provides the employer with: (A) At least 21 calendar days’ notice that the […]
Section 408.380 – Application of other statutes to Oregon Veterans’ Homes.
(1) As used in this section, “long term care facility” has the meaning given that term in ORS 442.015. (2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, an Oregon Veterans’ Home is subject to all state laws and administrative rules and all federal laws and administrative regulations to which a long term care […]
Section 408.497 – Preference in private employment.
(1) As used in this section, “service” and “uniformed service” have the meanings given those terms in ORS 659A.082. (2) A private, nonpublic employer may give preference in the hiring and promotion of employees to: (a) A person who is performing, or has performed, service in the uniformed service; (b) If a person has performed […]
Section 408.385 – Roseburg Oregon Veterans’ Home; planning for and development of Fourth Oregon Veterans’ Home.
(1) The Director of Veterans’ Affairs shall establish the Roseburg Oregon Veterans’ Home. (2) The director may seek federal grant funds from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for the purpose of establishing the Roseburg Oregon Veterans’ Home. (3) If the director determines that The Dalles Oregon Veterans’ Home, the Edward C. Allworth Veterans’ […]
Section 408.500 – Oregon Veterans’ Emergency Financial Assistance Program; rules.
(1) The Oregon Veterans’ Emergency Financial Assistance Program is created. (2) The purpose of the program is to provide emergency financial assistance to Oregon veterans and their immediate families for needs that include but are not limited to: (a) Emergency or temporary housing and related housing expenses, such as expenses for utilities, insurance, house repairs, […]
Section 408.390 – City acquisition of land for Oregon Veterans’ Home.
When such power is conferred or contained in their charters or Acts of incorporation, incorporated cities may purchase, receive, take and acquire by eminent domain, or otherwise, and within or without corporate limits, land and necessary or convenient means of access thereto by roads, ways, streets, railroad spurs, bridges, or the like, and sell or […]
Section 408.503 – Department website relating to benefits; reports to Legislative Assembly.
(1) The Department of Veterans’ Affairs shall establish a website that allows members of the public to request information about veterans’ benefits and services and enter contact information. (2) The department shall coordinate outreach to individuals who request information through the website established under subsection (1) of this section or in any other manner. (3) […]