Oregon 2021 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 2903 — Relating to preferences for veterans in public employment.

Last action — In committee upon adjournment.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Provides that veteran must provide evidence of eligibility for veterans' preference in public employment at time of application for civil service position. Provides that evidence may include any documentation demonstrating preference eligibility. Modifies law relating to interviews of veterans for vacant civil service positions. Provides that public employer that does not interview veteran must provide written explanation of reasons for decision.

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Action History

  1. In committee upon adjournment.

  2. Referred to Business and Labor.

  3. First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 86 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (86)

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Subjects

civil-rights veterans
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2903 do?
Provides that veteran must provide evidence of eligibility for veterans' preference in public employment at time of application for civil service position. Provides that evidence may include any documentation demonstrating preference eligibility. Modifies law relating to interviews of veterans for vacant civil service positions. Provides that public employer that does not interview veteran must provide written explanation of reasons for decision.
Who sponsors HB 2903?
HB 2903 is sponsored by Paul Evans (Democrat), Rick Lewis (Republican), Mark Meek (Democrat), and Bill Post.
What is the current status of HB 2903?
This bill died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 2903?
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