ORS § 406.073 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 406 / Section 406.073
406.073 Notice of application for certain items from Department of Transportation
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Uniformed service” means the Armed Forces of the United States, the Army National Guard or the Air National Guard when the member is engaged in active duty for training, inactive duty for training or full-time National Guard duty, the commissioned corps of the United States Public Health Service and any other category of persons designated by the President of the United States in time of war or national emergency.

(b) “Written information” means information that is in written form and includes but is not limited to information obtained by electronic means, such as electronic mail, facsimile or other form of electronic communication.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Subject to subsection (3) of this section, the Director of Transportation shall notify the Director of Veterans’ Affairs at least once a month regarding receipt of written information from a member or veteran of a uniformed service when the Department of Transportation receives the written information in connection with an application for:

(A) A license under ORS 807.050 (Application) ;

(B) An identification card under ORS 807.400 (Issuance) ;

(C) A certificate of title under ORS 803.050 (Application) ; or

(D) A vehicle registration under ORS 803.370 (Contents of application) .

(b) The notification required under this subsection is limited to notifying the Director of Veterans’ Affairs of the name and residence address or mailing address of the member or veteran.

(c) The authorization of a member or veteran as required by subsection (3) of this section may be contained in the written information at the time it is received by the department or separately at another time, but the authorization must specifically authorize the notification to be made under this section.

(3) The Director of Transportation shall notify the Director of Veterans’ Affairs as required by subsection (2) of this section only if authorized to do so in writing by the member or veteran of a uniformed service.

(4) The Department of Transportation, in consultation with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, shall adopt rules to implement the provisions of this section, including but not limited to the method of notification required under subsection (2) of this section. [2013 c.647 §1]

Note: See note under 406.072 (Notice of application for public assistance) .

Source: Section 406.073 — Notice of application for certain items from Department of Transportation; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors406.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 407.525 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 407 / Section 407.525
407.525 Transfer of sinking account moneys to veterans’ fund
Status: in_force

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs may transfer moneys in the sinking account, except those derived from tax levies and those received from the sale of refunding bonds, to the Oregon War Veterans’ Fund for the home and farm loan purposes of the Oregon War Veterans’ Fund or pay the moneys directly from the sinking fund for the home and farm loan purposes of the Oregon War Veterans’ Fund. When sufficient moneys are available in the Oregon War Veterans’ Fund, the department may transfer back to the sinking account an amount not exceeding the total transferred from the sinking account to the Oregon War Veterans’ Fund or paid directly from the sinking fund for the home and farm loan purposes of the Oregon War Veterans’ Fund. [Formerly 407.180; 1987 c.652 §14; 2005 c.625 §51; 2007 c.783 §184]

Source: Section 407.525 — Transfer of sinking account moneys to veterans’ fund; retransfer , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors407.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 406.215 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 406 / Section 406.215
406.215 Additional duties of advisory committee
Status: in_force

In addition to any other powers and duties granted to the Advisory Committee by law, the Advisory Committee shall:

(1) Work with the Director of Veterans’ Affairs to insure that the needs of the veterans and their dependents and survivors who reside in this state are recognized and addressed in a timely and effective manner.

(2) Review current issues affecting veterans and their dependents and survivors who reside in this state and make recommendations relating to those issues.

(3) Review current operations of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and make recommendations to the director concerning the operation of any part of the department.

(4) Make recommendations to the director for the establishment or revision of programs and entitlements for veterans. [1991 c.798 §2]

Source: Section 406.215 — Additional duties of advisory committee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors406.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 406.087 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 406 / Section 406.087
406.087 Information regarding apprenticeship programs and veterans’ education benefits
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “County veterans’ service officer” means a county veterans’ service officer appointed under ORS 408.410 (Appointment of county service officer) .

(b) “Veterans’ organization” means a veterans’ organization that has been accredited by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

(2) The Department of Veterans’ Affairs shall, in consultation with the Apprenticeship and Training Division of the Bureau of Labor and Industries, prepare written material in print or electronic form regarding opportunities to work as an apprentice, as defined in ORS 660.010 (Definitions for ORS 660.002 to 660.210) , in this state. The department shall update the material at least once per calendar year.

(3) The Department of Veterans’ Affairs shall make the material described in subsection (2) of this section available on a website maintained by the department and shall also provide the material to the following entities for distribution to veterans:

(a) County veterans’ service officers;

(b) The Bureau of Labor and Industries;

(c) The Employment Department;

(d) The Oregon Military Department;

(e) The Oregon National Guard; and

(f) Any veterans’ organizations identified by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

(4) The Department of Veterans’ Affairs shall provide annual training to county veterans’ service officers and veterans’ organizations regarding apprenticeship programs and federal and state veterans’ education benefits. [2018 c.30 §2]

Source: Section 406.087 — Information regarding apprenticeship programs and veterans’ education benefits , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors406.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 406.230 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 406 / Section 406.230
406.230 Compensation and expenses of members
Status: in_force

Each member of the Advisory Committee is entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . [Amended by 1969 c.314 §33]

RELATIONS WITH VETERANS’ ORGANIZATIONS

Source: Section 406.230 — Compensation and expenses of members , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors406.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.230 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.230
408.230 Veterans’ preference in public employment
Status: in_force

(1) A public employer shall grant a preference to a veteran or disabled veteran who applies for a vacant civil service position or seeks promotion to a civil service position with a higher maximum salary rate and who:

(a) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Successfully completes an initial application screening or an application examination for the position; or

(B) Successfully completes a civil service test the employer administers to establish eligibility for the position; and

(b) Meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position.

(2) The employer shall grant the preference in the following manner:

(a) For an initial application screening used to develop a list of persons for interviews, the employer shall add five percentage points to a veteran’s score and 10 percentage points to a disabled veteran’s score.

(b) For an application examination, given after the initial application screening, that results in a score, the employer shall add the preference to the total combined examination score without allocating the preference to any single feature or part of the examination. The employer shall add five percentage points to a veteran’s score and 10 percentage points to a disabled veteran’s score.

(c) For an application examination that consists of an interview, an evaluation of the veteran’s performance, experience or training, a supervisor’s rating or any other method of ranking an applicant that does not result in a score, the employer shall give a preference to the veteran or disabled veteran. An employer that uses an application examination of the type described in this paragraph shall devise and apply methods by which the employer gives special consideration in the employer’s hiring decision to veterans and disabled veterans.

(3) Preferences of the type described in subsection (1) of this section are not a requirement that the public employer appoint a veteran or disabled veteran to a civil service position.

(4) A public employer shall appoint an otherwise qualified veteran or disabled veteran to a vacant civil service position if the results of a veteran’s or disabled veteran’s application examination, when combined with the veteran’s or disabled veteran’s preference, are equal to or higher than the results of an application examination for an applicant who is not a veteran or disabled veteran.

(5) If a public employer does not appoint a veteran or disabled veteran to a vacant civil service position, upon written request of the veteran or disabled veteran, the employer, in writing, shall provide the employer’s reasons for the decision not to appoint the veteran or disabled veteran to the position. The employer may base a decision not to appoint the veteran or disabled veteran solely on the veteran’s or disabled veteran’s merits or qualifications with respect to the vacant civil service position.

(6) Violation of this section is an unlawful employment practice.

(7) A veteran or disabled veteran claiming to be aggrieved by a violation of this section may file a verified written complaint with the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries in accordance with ORS 659A.820 (Complaints) .

(8) For purposes of this section, “disabled veteran” includes a person who is receiving service-connected compensation from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs under 38 U.S.C. 1110 or 1131. [Amended by 1977 c.854 §3; 1989 c.507 §2; 1999 c.792 §1; 2007 c.525 §2; 2011 c.82 §1; 2018 c.91 §7; 2021 c.195 §1]

Source: Section 408.230 — Veterans’ preference in public employment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 406.100 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 406 / Section 406.100
406.100 Claims against estate by department
Status: in_force

If the Department of Veterans’ Affairs is appointed as a conservator under ORS 406.050 (Additional powers and duties of director or department) , a personal representative under ORS 113.085 (Preference in appointing personal representative) , a fiduciary by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or a representative payee by the United States Social Security Administration, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs shall have a claim against the estate of the protected person, the decedent, the veteran or the veteran’s beneficiaries for purposes of ORS 406.050 (Additional powers and duties of director or department) (8) or (9), for all of the following:

(1) Reasonable expenses incurred by the department in the execution or administration of the estate.

(2) After the appointment of the department as conservator, reasonable compensation for ordinary and unusual services, as set forth by rule by the department.

(3) After the appointment of the department as personal representative, compensation as provided in ORS 113.038 (Request for different method of compensation of personal representative) or 116.173 (Compensation of personal representative) (3) and (4).

(4) With prior approval by the court having probate jurisdiction over the estate, fees charged to the department by the Attorney General for advice or assistance in the performance of the department’s duties as conservator or personal representative of the estate.

(5) After the appointment of the department as a fiduciary by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, compensation as determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

(6) After the appointment of the department as representative payee by the United States Social Security Administration, compensation as determined by the administration. [1987 c.425 §3; 2005 c.625 §12; 2013 c.258 §1; 2015 c.381 §3; 2017 c.169 §61]

Source: Section 406.100 — Claims against estate by department , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors406.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 407.165 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 407 / Section 407.165
407.165 Authority to hold certain funds received from borrower
Status: in_force

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs may receive and hold for future disposition conditional payments from borrowers who have executed mortgages or trust deeds under authority of ORS 407.225 (Processing of loan application) , indemnities for fire losses on secured property, and such other sums as must be held by the department in suspense pending further or final disposition thereof. Said funds shall be deposited in the State Treasury in the revolving account authorized by ORS 407.565 (Revolving account) until they can be properly applied to the purposes for which they were paid to and received by the department. [Formerly 407.120; 2005 c.625 §23; 2019 c.223 §7]

Source: Section 407.165 — Authority to hold certain funds received from borrower , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors407.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 407.185 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 407 / Section 407.185
407.185 Cash flow projection
Status: in_force

In addition to, and not in lieu of, the audit required by ORS 297.210 (Audits of accounts of state agencies and state-aided institutions and agencies) the Department of Veterans’ Affairs may contract with an independent public accountancy organization for a review of the cash flow projection for the loan program established under this chapter and Article XI-A of the Oregon Constitution and of the assumptions used in developing that projection. The review shall be conducted in accordance with the review guidelines developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Such contract shall require a written report, copies of which shall be provided to the Governor, the Secretary of State, the State Treasurer, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives by the department no later than December 31 of each year. Payment for the services required under the contract shall be paid from funds appropriated for the administration of the department. [1982 s.s.1 c.11 §4; 1989 c.489 §1; 1997 c.35 §1; 1999 c.322 §38; 2005 c.625 §28]

Source: Section 407.185 — Cash flow projection; annual review; report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors407.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 407.327 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 407 / Section 407.327
407.327 Department to prescribe fixed or variable interest rates
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Veterans’ Affairs may prescribe fixed or variable rates on the following:

(a) Loans or purchase contracts made after September 27, 1987, for acquisition of homes or farms.

(b) Obligations on loans or purchase contracts made on or before September 27, 1987, where ownership of the property subject to the loan or purchase contract is transferred after September 27, 1987.

(2) The department may modify loan agreements or purchase contracts made before September 27, 1987, by changing fixed interest rates to variable or variable interest rates to fixed, if all the parties to such loan agreements or contracts agree in writing to such modification. [1987 c.221 §§11,12; 2005 c.625 §37]

Source: Section 407.327 — Department to prescribe fixed or variable interest rates , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors407.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 407.475 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 407 / Section 407.475
407.475 Persons insurable under ORS 407.465
Status: in_force

Any person receiving or assuming a loan or making a contract under this chapter for the acquisition of a home or farm, and the spouse or former spouse of that person, may be insured under the insurance provided for by ORS 407.465 (Loan cancellation life insurance) upon complying with such rules relating to that insurance as the director may adopt. [Formerly 407.076; 1985 c.221 §2; 1987 c.132 §2]

Source: Section 407.475 — Persons insurable under ORS 407.465 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors407.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 407.595 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 407 / Section 407.595
407.595 Loans not subject to execution or assignment
Status: in_force

No right, payment or proceeds of any loan made under ORS 407.125 (Loans to qualified person) or statutes supplementary thereof shall be subject to garnishment, attachment or execution or the claim of any creditor; nor shall any such right or payment be capable of assignment except as may be necessary for completion of any loan applied for and then only under such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. [Formerly 407.110; 2005 c.625 §54]

Source: Section 407.595 — Loans not subject to execution or assignment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors407.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 407.095 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 407 / Section 407.095
407.095 Policy against foreclosure
Status: in_force

(1) It is the policy of the State of Oregon to make every reasonable attempt to keep a veteran in the home purchased under the loan program when the veteran is unable to make required loan payments because of illness, injury, death, involuntary job loss or economic stress due to factors beyond individual control. The Department of Veterans’ Affairs, by rule, shall implement such state policy. Rules adopted by the department under this section:

(a) May provide for a temporary reduction of loan payment.

(b) May provide for any other solution jointly agreed to by the borrower and the department.

(c) Shall provide for repayment of the amount of any loan payments reduced under the rules in accordance with terms and conditions agreed upon by the borrower and the department.

(2) In reducing loan payments under this section, the department must consider the effect of such reduction on the solvency of the program as a whole, on estimates of the most probable financial position of the program for one or more future periods, the condition of the tax exempt bond market, and the effect on other borrowers in the program. [1982 s.s.1 c.11 §3; 2005 c.625 §16]

Source: Section 407.095 — Policy against foreclosure; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors407.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 407.425 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 407 / Section 407.425
407.425 Factors considered before requesting bond issuance
Status: in_force

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs shall request the State Treasurer to issue bonds as provided in ORS chapter 286A whenever the department determines that bonds are to be issued under ORS 407.415 (Issuance of bonds) . In order to meet the specific requirements of a selected group of applicants for loans under this chapter and before asking the State Treasurer to structure an issue of bonds under this authority, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs may consider factors including, but not limited to, the number of applications and loans on hand, the amount of debt that will be financed or refinanced by the issue, directly or indirectly, the solvency of the program as a whole, the current value of money, the condition of the tax exempt and taxable bond markets and the effect of the issue on all veterans. [1982 s.s.1 c.12 §4; 2001 c.98 §3; 2005 c.625 §44; 2007 c.783 §182]

Source: Section 407.425 — Factors considered before requesting bond issuance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors407.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 407.085 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 407 / Section 407.085
407.085 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter:

(1) “Acquisition” means the purchase, improvement or refinancing of a home or farm or the payment of down payments or closing costs for such purposes.

(2) “Bonds” includes, but is not limited to, serial bonds, term bonds, notes, obligations, lines of credit, revolving credit agreements, loans, financing agreements or other evidence of indebtedness determined by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, with the approval of the State Treasurer, to be necessary or desirable to provide funds for the purposes expressed in Article XI-A of the Oregon Constitution.

(3) “Fixed interest rate” means an interest rate on a home or farm loan that remains the same for the term of the loan.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Home” means a residential structure, including a manufactured home or a condominium unit, which is established, maintained and used primarily as a principal residence by a veteran.

(b) “Home” includes real property connected to a residential structure, including any long-term leasehold and any outbuildings.

(5) “Manufactured home” means a structure that is:

(a) At least 20 feet in width;

(b) Constructed for movement on the public highways and that has sleeping, cooking and plumbing facilities;

(c) Intended for human occupancy;

(d) Being used for residential purposes;

(e) Classified and taxed as real property in the county where the structure is located; and

(f) Constructed in accordance with federal manufactured housing construction and safety standards adopted under ORS 446.155 (Sanitation and safety requirements) or the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-383).

(6) “Trust deed” has the meaning given that term in ORS 86.705 (Definitions for ORS 86.705 to 86.815) .

(7) “Variable interest rate” means an interest rate on a home or farm loan that may change periodically during the term of the loan. [Formerly 407.010; 2001 c.98 §5; 2005 c.625 §15; 2019 c.223 §2; 2021 c.13 §1]

Source: Section 407.085 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors407.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.505 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.505
408.505 Agencies to make available and provide information to veterans
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “agency” has the meaning given that term in ORS 183.310 (Definitions for chapter) .

(2) In order to assist veterans in claiming federal benefits, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and the Oregon Military Department shall provide agencies with materials to inform individuals how to contact the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and the reintegration team within the Oregon Military Department to request information about veterans’ benefits and services.

(3) An agency shall:

(a) Make available in offices that are accessible to the public the information provided under subsection (2) of this section; and

(b) When appropriate, feasible and consistent with the agency’s mission, make reasonable efforts to:

(A) Ask a customer or client who comes into contact with the agency if the customer or client is a veteran; and

(B) Provide the information provided under subsection (2) of this section to a customer or client who states that the customer or client is a veteran.

(4) An agency may cooperate with elected officials, local governments, school districts and community colleges to implement other measures to direct customers or clients to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs or the reintegration team within the Oregon Military Department to obtain information about veterans’ benefits and services.

(5) On or before October 1 of each even-numbered year, agency directors shall report to the appropriate interim committees of the Legislative Assembly on the effectiveness of measures undertaken to implement the provisions of this section.

(6) This section does not require an agency to respond to inquiries from customers or clients about veterans’ benefits or services. [2009 c.851 §3; 2011 c.41 §1]

Note: See note under 408.503 (Department website relating to benefits) .

Source: Section 408.505 — Agencies to make available and provide information to veterans; report to legislature , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 406.075 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 406 / Section 406.075
406.075 Oregon Women Veterans Coordinator
Status: in_force

The position of Oregon Women Veterans Coordinator is created in the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. The responsibilities of the coordinator include, but are not limited to, all of the following:

(1) Conducting outreach and providing assistance to women veterans and their spouses and dependents regarding veterans’ benefits and other benefit programs that provide services and resources to women veterans and their spouses and dependents.

(2) Providing assistance in applying for federal and state veterans’ benefits and aid that women veterans and their spouses and dependents may be entitled to and helping to appeal any denial of benefits and aid.

(3) Developing and distributing informational materials for women veterans and their spouses and dependents regarding veterans’ benefits and other benefit programs that provide services and resources to women veterans and their spouses and dependents. [2015 c.752 §1]

Note: 406.075 (Oregon Women Veterans Coordinator) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 406 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 406.075 — Oregon Women Veterans Coordinator , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors406.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.305 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.305
408.305 Definitions for ORS 408.305 to 408.340
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 408.305 (Definitions for ORS 408.305 to 408.340) to 408.340 (Limitation of liability) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Agent Blue” means the herbicide composed primarily of cacodylic acid (organic arsenic) and inorganic arsenic.

(2) “Agent Orange” means the herbicide composed primarily of trichlorophenoxyacetic acid and dichlorophenoxyacetic acid.

(3) “Agent White” means any herbicide composed primarily of 2, 4, D and picloram.

(4) “Causative agent” includes Agent Blue, Agent Orange, Agent White and any other combination of chemicals consisting primarily of 2, 4, D or 2, 4, 5, T or any other chemical or biological agent used by any government involved in the Vietnam Conflict, or diseases endemic to Southeast Asia, including, but not limited to, the disease known as melioidosis.

(5) “Veteran” means any individual who resides in this state, who served on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States for a period of not less than 180 days any part of which occurred between January 1, 1962, and May 7, 1975, within the borders of Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos or Thailand, and who was either a resident of this state at the time of enlistment, induction or other entry into the Armed Forces or became a bona fide resident of Oregon prior to April 1, 1981. [1983 c.658 §2; 1985 c.574 §1; 2009 c.595 §233]

Source: Section 408.305 — Definitions for ORS 408.305 to 408.340 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.040 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.040
408.040 Handling of application by institution and director
Status: in_force

(1) The person to whom an application is made pursuant to ORS 408.030 (Filing application with educational institution) shall examine and pass upon such application and shall, within 10 days after its receipt by the person, indorse approval or disapproval thereof. If the application is approved it shall be forthwith forwarded to the Director of Veterans’ Affairs, who shall check it. The director shall determine whether or not the institution of learning or career school is accredited and if the tuition and other charges are reasonable. The director shall also determine whether or not the institution of learning or career school is reasonably qualified to provide the instruction desired by the beneficiary. The director shall be satisfied that the beneficiary has reasonable qualifications to pursue the course of study chosen and that such course, if satisfactorily completed, is likely to enable the beneficiary to become a more useful citizen. If all said conditions are met to the satisfaction of the director, the director may approve the application and file it in the office of the director; otherwise the director shall deny it.

(2) Upon approval of an application, benefits are payable beginning with the first day of the applicant’s attendance during the current term of an institution of learning or career school, after a finding by the director, supported by evidence satisfactory to the director, that any delay in making application was caused by excusable oversight or neglect. [Amended by 1995 c.343 §40]

Source: Section 408.040 — Handling of application by institution and director; when benefits begin , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.390 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.390
408.390 City acquisition of land for Oregon Veterans’ Home
Status: in_force

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 donate the same to the Director of Veterans’ Affairs for the construction thereon of an Oregon Veterans’ Home. Such acquisition and donation shall be deemed for the general use and benefit of the inhabitants of any city exercising the powers granted by this section and for the general use and benefit of the veterans of the State of Oregon. For the purpose of exercising the power of eminent domain under this section and ORS 408.395 (Condemnation of property for Oregon Veterans’ Home) or under the provision in any municipal charter based upon this section, such taking or acquisition shall be deemed to be for a public and municipal use. [Formerly 408.510]

Source: Section 408.390 — City acquisition of land for Oregon Veterans’ Home , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 406.210 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 406 / Section 406.210
406.210 Function of advisory committee
Status: in_force

(1) The Governor shall appoint nine persons, all of whom are veterans as defined in ORS 408.225 (Definitions for ORS 408.225 to 408.237) , to constitute the Advisory Committee and to act in an advisory capacity to the Director of Veterans’ Affairs concerning all matters upon which the director requests counsel.

(2) The Governor shall make appointments to fill vacancies on the Advisory Committee. When a vacancy occurs, the Governor shall solicit and consider nominations from the executive committees of congressionally chartered veterans’ organizations that maintain an Oregon state headquarters. A list of not more than three persons nominated by each executive committee shall be submitted to the Governor within 30 days after the vacancy occurs or, if the vacancy is due to the expiration of a member’s term of office, not later than 30 days prior to the expiration of the member’s term. Organizations interested in participating in the nomination process shall report the current address of their state headquarters to the Director of Veterans’ Affairs. The director shall notify those organizations of any current or anticipated vacancy.

(3) The term of office of a member of the Advisory Committee is four years, and a member may be reappointed upon expiration of the member’s term. However, a member of the Advisory Committee may not serve more than two consecutive terms.

(4) After consultation with the Director of Veterans’ Affairs, the Advisory Committee shall select one committee member to act as chairperson of the Advisory Committee, subject to approval by the Governor.

(5) Each participating congressionally chartered veterans’ organization shall furnish the director with a copy of its Congressional Charter including any subsequent amendments. [Amended by 1959 c.675 §1; 1975 c.603 §1; 1982 s.s.1 c.11 §8; 1991 c.798 §1; 2009 c.41 §18; 2009 c.206 §1]

Source: Section 406.210 — Function of advisory committee; appointment, qualifications and term of members; chairperson; nominations by veterans’ organizations to fill vacancies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors406.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.740 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.740
408.740 Appointment and duties of county veterans’ relief officer
Status: in_force

The relief fund may be disbursed by an officer to be appointed by the county court or board of county commissioners. The commanders or executive heads of the various veterans organizations shall constitute an advisory board to consult and advise with the court or board relative to administration and disbursement of the fund. Such officer shall investigate all requests for relief, and no warrant shall be paid from the fund except upon the order of such officer. The officer shall give such bond as may be required and approved by the court or board, and may be removed at any time by the court or board. If any vacancy occurs in such office, the court or board shall appoint a successor to such officer. Such officer shall be paid a salary from funds of the county other than the relief fund, to be fixed by the court or board, and audited and paid in the manner that county officers are paid, as provided by law.

REPORTING ON VETERANS’ HOUSING PROGRAMS

Source: Section 408.740 — Appointment and duties of county veterans’ relief officer , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.350 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.350
408.350 Educational materials about hepatitis C
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “veteran” means a person who is:

(a) A resident of Oregon; and

(b) A veteran as defined in ORS 408.225 (Definitions for ORS 408.225 to 408.237) .

(2) The Department of Veterans’ Affairs shall provide, in written or electronic format, educational materials on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of hepatitis C in veterans who are at high risk of contracting the disease.

(3) The department shall make the materials available to all veterans and health care providers.

(4) The materials shall include:

(a) The recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Liver Foundation relating to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of hepatitis C; and

(b) Information from other groups that the department believes present reliable information concerning the increased risk to veterans of contracting hepatitis C. [2007 c.381 §1; 2009 c.41 §20]

Note: 408.350 (Educational materials about hepatitis C) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 408 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 408.350 — Educational materials about hepatitis C , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.355 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.355
408.355 Transportation grants to access health care services
Status: in_force

(1) The Rural Veterans Healthcare Transportation Grant Program is established within the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. Under the program, the department shall provide grants to entities to provide transportation to veterans in rural areas to access services for physical, mental or behavioral health care.

(2) The department shall consult with, and may enter into agreements with, state or local government entities to implement or administer the program.

(3) Nothing in this section requires that health care services to which transportation is provided under the program be approved under any federal benefit plan.

(4) Federally recognized Indian tribes in Oregon are eligible to receive grants under this section.

(5) The department may adopt rules for the implementation and administration of the program, including eligibility requirements for grant recipients.

(6) As used in this section, “veteran” has the meaning given that term in ORS 408.225 (Definitions for ORS 408.225 to 408.237) . [2021 c.449 §1]

Note: 408.355 (Transportation grants to access health care services) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 408 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

OREGON VETERANS’ HOMES

Source: Section 408.355 — Transportation grants to access health care services; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 407.145 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 407 / Section 407.145
407.145 Purchase and control of property
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Veterans’ Affairs may acquire property by purchase when the acquisition of such property is necessary to protect the interest of the state because of default in repayment of loans made in accordance with ORS 407.125 (Loans to qualified person) or statutes supplementary thereof. The department shall exercise control of all the property while the title remains vested in the state.

(2) The department may take any action and make disbursements as may be necessary to protect the securities for loans acquired under this chapter. Any disbursement so made shall be added to the amount due from the borrower and shall bear interest at the rate on the existing loan. Any such disbursement shall be made only upon order of the department.

(3) Funds for the protection of security may be disbursed from the Oregon War Veterans’ Fund including the Oregon War Veterans’ Bond Sinking Account as the department shall determine. [Formerly 407.090 (Original); 1987 c.131 §1; 1987 c.652 §4; 1997 c.214 §1; 2005 c.625 §21; 2019 c.223 §20]

Source: Section 407.145 — Purchase and control of property; disbursements to protect security , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors407.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.395 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.395
408.395 Condemnation of property for Oregon Veterans’ Home
Status: in_force

For the purpose of exercising the powers conferred by ORS 408.390 (City acquisition of land for Oregon Veterans’ Home) , any incorporated city may bring and maintain any suit or action for the appropriation, condemnation or taking of real property within or without its corporate limits, in fee simple or otherwise, including riparian rights, rights of way and other easements. The city may proceed to have such property appropriated and the compensation therefor determined and paid, in the manner provided by law for exercising of the power of eminent domain by municipal corporations. [Formerly 408.530]

Source: Section 408.395 — Condemnation of property for Oregon Veterans’ Home , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 406.082 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 406 / Section 406.082
406.082 Veterans Suicide Prevention and Outreach Program
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs Veterans Suicide Prevention and Outreach Program is created in the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. The purposes of the program are to publicize veterans’ benefits, provide outreach regarding suicide prevention for veterans in this state and implement the provisions of ORS 406.081 (Suicide prevention campaign) .

(2) The department shall adopt rules to implement the provisions of this section. [2013 c.779 §3]

Note: See note under 406.081 (Suicide prevention campaign) .

Source: Section 406.082 — Veterans Suicide Prevention and Outreach Program; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors406.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.500 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.500
408.500 Oregon Veterans’ Emergency Financial Assistance Program
Status: in_force

(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, rent assistance or food;

(b) Emergency medical or dental expenses;

(c) Emergency transportation;

(d) Expenses related to starting a business, such as business licenses or occupational licenses;

(e) Temporary income after military discharge; and

(f) Legal assistance.

(3) The Department of Veterans’ Affairs shall administer the program created under subsection (1) of this section and shall adopt rules implementing the program, including but not limited to establishing procedures for applying for emergency financial assistance and criteria for determining eligibility to receive emergency financial assistance.

(4) As used in this section:

(a) “Immediate family” means a spouse, unremarried surviving spouse, child or stepchild.

(b) “Veteran” means:

(A) A veteran as defined in ORS 408.225 (Definitions for ORS 408.225 to 408.237) ;

(B) A person who is a member of the Oregon National Guard who has been demobilized after serving on federal active duty for more than 30 days; or

(C) A person who is an Oregon resident, is a member of the Reserves and has been demobilized after serving on federal active duty for more than 30 days. [2005 c.831 §6; 2007 c.42 §1]

Note: 408.500 (Oregon Veterans’ Emergency Financial Assistance Program) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 408 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 408.500 — Oregon Veterans’ Emergency Financial Assistance Program; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.315 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.315
408.315 Application of ORS 408.310
Status: in_force

(1) ORS 408.310 (Duty of medical professionals to report symptoms attributable to herbicide exposure) applies to all veterans, spouses, surviving spouses and minor children of veterans treated by a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, hospital or clinic after January 1, 1982. Physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, hospitals or clinics shall submit the reports and study required under ORS 408.310 (Duty of medical professionals to report symptoms attributable to herbicide exposure) for veterans, spouses, surviving spouses and minor children of veterans treated prior to that date when requested and directed to do so by such individuals.

(2) ORS 408.300 (Short title) to 408.340 (Limitation of liability) apply to all physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, hospitals and clinics, whether public or private, within the State of Oregon. [1983 c.658 §8; 2014 c.45 §35]

Source: Section 408.315 — Application of ORS 408.310 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 406.070 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 406 / Section 406.070
406.070 Director to qualify and furnish bond
Status: in_force

The Director of Veterans’ Affairs shall qualify in like manner as other heads of state departments, and furnish a fidelity bond in an amount to be fixed by the Governor. The director shall be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of the duties as are other state officers. The director shall maintain the main office of the director at the state capital. [Amended by 1967 c.2 §3]

Source: Section 406.070 — Director to qualify and furnish bond; reimbursement for expenses; location of office , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors406.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 406.010 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 406 / Section 406.010
406.010 Definition of “director.”
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, “director” means Director of Veterans’ Affairs. [Amended by 2005 c.22 §269]

Source: Section 406.010 — Definition of “director.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors406.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 407.205 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 407 / Section 407.205
407.205 Application for loan
Status: in_force

(1) A person qualified under Article XI-A, section 3, of the Oregon Constitution, to apply for a loan for the acquisition of a home or farm must submit the application to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.

(2) An applicant may not borrow more than the maximum amount allowed for a loan under this section.

(3) The maximum amount allowed for a loan made under this section may not exceed the least of:

(a) The maximum original principal balance permitted on a single-family first mortgage loan published by the Federal Housing Finance Agency, at a rate of interest provided by ORS 407.325 (Rate of interest on loans) ;

(b) The maximum loan-to-value ratio or combined loan-to-value ratio permitted by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for its Home Loan Guaranty Program (38 U.S.C. 3701 et seq.; 38 C.F.R. part 36); or

(c) If the property to be acquired with the funds from the loan is a farm, 90 percent of the net appraised real property value.

(4) When calculating the maximum amount allowed for a loan under this section, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs shall exclude:

(a) Funds disbursed under ORS 407.145 (Purchase and control of property) (2) and 407.275 (Terms of loan to veteran and transferee) (4); and

(b) The amount of a loan that has been repaid, or for which the property securing the loan has transferred by deed or otherwise, if the property:

(A) Is destroyed by fire or other natural hazard; or

(B) Is taken through condemnation or lost or disposed of for a compelling reason devoid of fault on the part of the applicant.

(5) An eligible person may not receive or, under ORS 407.305 (Assumption of previous loan by eligible veteran) , assume more than four loans under this chapter.

(6) For the purposes of this section, an applicant owns a home when the applicant has fee simple title to the home or is the purchaser of the home under a contract of sale or other instrument of sale. Earnest money or preliminary sales agreements, options or rights of first refusal are not contracts or instruments of sale under this subsection. [Formerly 407.040; 1989 c.677 §5; 1991 c.67 §97; 1993 c.192 §1; 1997 c.36 §1; 1999 c.41 §1; 2005 c.625 §30; 2007 c.43 §1; 2013 c.227 §1; 2014 c.30 §1; 2019 c.223 §10]

Source: Section 407.205 — Application for loan; amount of loan; limit on number of loans , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors407.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 406.520 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 406 / Section 406.520
406.520 Official commemorations to be held on legal holiday
Status: in_force

(1) Any official ceremony or other event held by state government, as defined in ORS 174.111 (“State government” defined) , to commemorate Memorial Day or Veterans Day, must be held on the respective day of the legal holiday as specified in ORS 187.010 (Legal holidays) .

(2) The Department of Veterans’ Affairs shall ensure that members of the public have access to attend or participate in any official ceremony or other event held under this section.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, if circumstances exist that necessitate an official ceremony or other event to be held on a day other than the legal holiday, the Director of Veterans’ Affairs shall notify the presiding officers of each house of the Legislative Assembly of the circumstances, at least 30 days prior to the legal holiday to the extent possible. [2023 c.345 §1]

Note: See note under 406.510 (Condition of veterans’ facilities, memorials honoring veterans and war memorials) .

Source: Section 406.520 — Official commemorations to be held on legal holiday; public attendance and participation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors406.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.030 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.030
408.030 Filing application with educational institution
Status: in_force

Any beneficiary who desires to pursue a course of study or professional training may file, upon a form approved by the Director of Veterans’ Affairs, an application with the executive head of the institution in which the beneficiary desires to pursue such course. In the application the beneficiary shall set forth the date of enlistment or induction into the service of the United States, the date of discharge, a certified copy of the discharge or document evidencing release from active duty, the courses of study the beneficiary desires to pursue, and the length of time the beneficiary intends to pursue such courses. [Amended by 1995 c.343 §39]

Source: Section 408.030 — Filing application with educational institution , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.850 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.850
408.850 Annual report on veterans’ housing programs
Status: in_force

On or before December 1 of each year, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and the Housing and Community Services Department shall jointly submit a written report on veterans’ housing programs to the interim House committee related to veterans. The report must describe:

(1) Expenditures relating to veterans’ housing programs, including how moneys were expended and the source of the moneys;

(2) Programs or initiatives to enroll veterans in or inform veterans of existing housing programs;

(3) Implementation of programs and training for identification of veterans who are or may become homeless; and

(4) Training of and coordination with state and local agencies on veterans’ housing programs, including “Operation Welcome Home.” [2019 c.405 §8]

Note: 408.850 (Annual report on veterans’ housing programs) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 408 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 408.850 — Annual report on veterans’ housing programs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 406.079 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 406 / Section 406.079
406.079 Health care navigation assistance
Status: in_force

The Director of Veterans’ Affairs shall provide statewide expertise, advocacy, coordination and assistance to veterans to assist veterans in navigating federal, state and local health care and mental health care systems for the purpose of obtaining health care and mental health care. [2017 c.478 §1]

Note: 406.079 (Health care navigation assistance) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 406 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 406.079 — Health care navigation assistance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors406.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 407.215 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 407 / Section 407.215
407.215 Certain loans excludable from maximum loan amount
Status: in_force

No applicant is entitled to borrow more than the maximum amount allowed under ORS 407.205 (Application for loan) other than for reasons specified in ORS 407.205 (Application for loan) except that when the property on which the loan was made becomes the property of the applicant’s spouse as a result of a judgment declaring a marriage void or dissolved and the loan is repaid, or remains unrepaid and there is an assumption of primary liability on the loan by a party other than the applicant, the loan may be excluded from consideration in computing the maximum loan allowable under ORS 407.205 (Application for loan) . [Formerly 407.045; 2003 c.576 §440; 2019 c.223 §11]

Source: Section 407.215 — Certain loans excludable from maximum loan amount , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors407.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.540 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.540
408.540 Use of buildings by veterans’ organizations
Status: in_force

All buildings acquired or constructed by county courts pursuant to chapter 595, Oregon Laws 1947, shall be made available for the use of any veterans’ organizations and their auxiliaries located in the city, town or community where any such building is located.

Source: Section 408.540 — Use of buildings by veterans’ organizations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.507 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.507
408.507 Information to be provided by establishments operated to provide food to needy persons
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Veterans’ Affairs and the Oregon Military Department shall make available to establishments operated to provide food to indigent or needy persons information on how to contact the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and the reintegration team within the Oregon Military Department to request information about veterans’ benefits and services.

(2) An establishment operated to provide food to indigent or needy persons that receives public funds shall:

(a) Make available to indigent or needy persons served the information provided under subsection (1) of this section; and

(b) When appropriate, feasible and consistent with the establishment’s mission, make reasonable efforts to:

(A) Ask a person who is provided food if the person is a veteran; and

(B) Provide the information provided under subsection (1) of this section to a person who is provided food and states that the person is a veteran. [2011 c.41 §3]

Note: 408.507 (Information to be provided by establishments operated to provide food to needy persons) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 408 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 408.507 — Information to be provided by establishments operated to provide food to needy persons , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.497 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.497
408.497 Preference in private employment
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “service” and “uniformed service” have the meanings given those terms in ORS 659A.082 (Discrimination against person for service in uniformed service prohibited) .

(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 service in the uniformed service and has been determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to be permanently and totally disabled as the result of enemy action or a service-related accident, the spouse of the person; and

(c) The widow or widower of a person who performed service in the uniformed service. [2014 c.86 §2]

Note: 408.497 (Preference in private employment) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 408 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 408.497 — Preference in private employment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 407.181 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 407 / Section 407.181
407.181 Authority of lending institution
Status: in_force

In exercising the authority granted to it by ORS 407.177 (Loan processing and servicing contracts with lending institutions) to 407.181 (Authority of lending institution) , a lending institution shall perform only the services that are delegated to it by contract entered into under ORS 407.177 (Loan processing and servicing contracts with lending institutions) , and shall comply with the terms of the contract and applicable laws. [1989 c.746 §3]

Source: Section 407.181 — Authority of lending institution , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors407.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 406.220 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 406 / Section 406.220
406.220 Meetings and reports
Status: in_force

The Advisory Committee shall meet within this state at least once each three months. At each such meeting the Director of Veterans’ Affairs shall report upon all matters concerning the administration of the office of the director, and shall request the advice and counsel of the committee on matters concerning the policy thereof. Each August the Advisory Committee shall report to the Governor on all matters which it deems pertinent concerning the administration of the office of the director during the preceding year, and concerning any specific matters previously requested by the Governor, and on the administration of ORS 406.010 (Definition of “director.”) to 406.070 (Director to qualify and furnish bond) , 406.090 (Sections not affected by parts of this chapter) and 406.340 (Director authorized to accept voluntary services) . [Amended by 1957 c.25 §1]

Source: Section 406.220 — Meetings and reports , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors406.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.504 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.504
408.504 Link on agency websites
Status: in_force

An agency, as defined in ORS 183.310 (Definitions for chapter) , shall include on the agency’s website a link to the website established by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs under ORS 408.503 (Department website relating to benefits) . [2009 c.851 §2]

Note: See note under 408.503 (Department website relating to benefits) .

Source: Section 408.504 — Link on agency websites , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.410 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.410
408.410 Appointment of county service officer
Status: in_force

(1) The county governing body in each county may appoint a service officer who shall give aid and assistance to any veteran, the spouse or dependents of the veteran or the survivors of the veteran, in applying for all benefits and aid to which they are entitled by federal, state or local laws, rules and regulations. The county governing body shall fix the compensation of the service officer, provide the service officer with an office and the necessary equipment therefor in the same manner as provided for any other county officer. If a county governing body appoints a service officer, the governing body shall also provide in the annual budget for expenditure of moneys sufficient to enable the county to employ the service officer, to properly maintain the office provided for the service officer and to pay the costs incurred by the service officer in providing assistance to veterans, spouses and dependents of veterans or survivors of veterans.

(2) As used in this section:

(a) “Survivor of a veteran” means the spouse or a dependent of a deceased veteran.

(b) “Veteran” has the meaning given that term in ORS 408.225 (Definitions for ORS 408.225 to 408.237) . [Amended by 1995 c.557 §1; 2007 c.357 §6; 2009 c.41 §13; 2023 c.173 §10]

Source: Section 408.410 — Appointment of county service officer; duties; annual budget requirement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.010 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.010
408.010 “Beneficiary” defined for ORS 408.010 to 408.090
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 408.010 (“Beneficiary” defined for ORS 408.010 to 408.090) to 408.090 (Handling of donations) , unless otherwise required by the context, “beneficiary” means any person who served in the active Armed Forces of the United States on or after June 25, 1950, who was relieved or discharged from that service under honorable conditions and who was also a resident of Oregon at the time the person applied for benefits under ORS 408.010 (“Beneficiary” defined for ORS 408.010 to 408.090) to 408.090 (Handling of donations) . “Beneficiary” does not include a noncitizen, a noncitizen enemy, a person who avoided combat service by claiming to be a conscientious objector, a person who served less than 90 days in the Armed Forces of the United States or a person inducted or enlisted in the military or naval service who received civilian pay for civilian work. [Amended by 1957 c.195 §1; 1965 c.517 §1; 1967 c.382 §1; 1993 c.139 §1; 2005 c.831 §1; 2007 c.857 §1; 2022 c.97 §11]

Source: Section 408.010 — “Beneficiary” defined for ORS 408.010 to 408.090 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 407.285 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 407 / Section 407.285
407.285 Rate of interest payable by certain transferees
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding the repeal of section 5, chapter 11, Oregon Laws 1982 (first special session), during the term of a loan for which the interest rate was initially fixed under section 5, chapter 11, Oregon Laws 1982 (first special session), the Department of Veterans’ Affairs may periodically prescribe the interest rate to be paid by the transferee. However, the interest rate for such loans may not at any time be less than the rate initially fixed under section 5, chapter 11, Oregon Laws 1982 (first special session), nor exceed a rate per annum which is one percent higher than the rate initially fixed under section 5, chapter 11, Oregon Laws 1982 (first special session).

(2) The department may prescribe the interest rate to be paid by the transferee at a rate greater than the rate described in subsection (1) of this section, but only to the extent necessary to avoid invoking the provisions of section 4, Article XI-A of the Oregon Constitution. [1982 s.s.1 c.11 §7; 1987 c.221 §3; 2005 c.625 §33]

Source: Section 407.285 — Rate of interest payable by certain transferees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors407.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.020 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.020
408.020 Financial aid for educational purposes
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Veterans’ Affairs may provide financial aid to beneficiaries who desire to pursue an approved course of study or professional training in or in connection with any accredited state or other public school or accredited private school or accredited college consistent with ORS 408.010 (“Beneficiary” defined for ORS 408.010 to 408.090) to 408.090 (Handling of donations) .

(2) Financial aid under this section may not exceed $150 per month for each month of full-time study or training or $100 per month for each month of part-time study or training.

(3) The total number of monthly payments under subsection (2) of this section may not exceed the total number of months served in the Armed Forces of the United States or 36, whichever is less.

(4) The Director of Veterans’ Affairs may permit a beneficiary to attend a school or college outside of this state upon a satisfactory showing that the training required is not available in an accredited institution within this state.

(5) A beneficiary may not receive payments or benefits under ORS 408.010 (“Beneficiary” defined for ORS 408.010 to 408.090) to 408.090 (Handling of donations) at the same time that the beneficiary is receiving educational aid under any federal Act based upon prior service in the Armed Forces. Time spent by a person who applies for benefits under ORS 408.010 (“Beneficiary” defined for ORS 408.010 to 408.090) to 408.090 (Handling of donations) in the army specialized training program, the Navy V-12 program or other like training program may not be counted as service in the Armed Forces within the purview of ORS 408.010 (“Beneficiary” defined for ORS 408.010 to 408.090) . [Amended by 1967 c.383 §1; 1995 c.343 §38; 2005 c.831 §2; 2007 c.857 §2; 2015 c.531 §2]

Source: Section 408.020 — Financial aid for educational purposes; limitations on payments and on eligibility for aid , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 407.377 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 407 / Section 407.377
407.377 Sale or management of foreclosed property under personal services contract
Status: in_force

If the Department of Veterans’ Affairs enters into any personal services contract under which any other person is authorized to sell or manage homes or farms obtained for and in behalf of this state under ORS 407.135 (Authority of department) and 407.145 (Purchase and control of property) (1), then ORS 407.375 (Sale of foreclosed properties) may not apply to the sale of such homes or farms by that person. [1987 c.661 §4; 2005 c.625 §41]

Source: Section 407.377 — Sale or management of foreclosed property under personal services contract , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors407.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 407.375 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 407 / Section 407.375
407.375 Sale of foreclosed properties
Status: in_force

(1) When the Department of Veterans’ Affairs offers for sale a home or farm obtained for and in behalf of the state under ORS 407.135 (Authority of department) and 407.145 (Purchase and control of property) (1), the department shall provide notice of the proposed sale to prospective purchasers. The notice shall state the minimum bid that will be accepted.

(2) Subject to subsection (3) of this section, the department shall accept the highest such bid or offer received during the 15-day period after a home or farm acquired under ORS 407.135 (Authority of department) or 407.145 (Purchase and control of property) (1) is first offered for sale unless the person making the highest bid or offer is disqualified from such purchase based on prior credit history, inadequate income or other grounds for refusal established in rules adopted by the department. Prior to such refusal, the person making the highest bid or offer shall be given the opportunity to purchase the property for cash.

(3) When the highest bid under subsection (2) of this section is made by a person who is not eligible for a loan under Article XI-A of the Oregon Constitution, the person who submits the highest bid or offer received from those persons eligible for a loan under Article XI-A of the Oregon Constitution shall be given the opportunity to purchase the property for the amount bid by the highest bidder. The property must be purchased by matching the highest bid within a period of time and at a place specified by rule of the department.

(4) When the department sells a home or farm obtained under ORS 407.135 (Authority of department) or 407.145 (Purchase and control of property) (1) to a person, the department may accept improvement of the property by such purchaser in lieu of other means of satisfying the requirements of ORS 407.205 (Application for loan) (3)(b) or (c). For the purpose of this section, all purchasers are subject to the provisions of ORS 407.205 (Application for loan) (3)(b) or (c). The department shall require the purchaser to provide an improvement plan containing a description of the proposed improvements to be made and the cost of the necessary work and materials. An appraiser employed by the department must certify that the ratio of the purchase price and the net appraised value of the home and farm after the proposed improvement is completed will satisfy the requirements of ORS 407.205 (Application for loan) (3)(b) or (c). The department may then approve the sale subject to the condition that the improvement of the home or farm be completed within 180 days after purchase. Failure by the applicant to complete the improvement within the time allowed shall be considered a breach of the purchase agreement and grounds for foreclosure by the department. Upon timely application and a showing that the improvement cannot be completed within the time allowed because of circumstances beyond the applicant’s control, the department may grant the applicant an additional period not to exceed 180 days in which to complete the improvement.

(5) The rate of interest for a contract made for the acquisition of a home or farm obtained by the department under ORS 407.135 (Authority of department) or 407.145 (Purchase and control of property) (1) shall be the rate per annum prescribed by the department.

(6) Notwithstanding subsection (5) of this section, if the provisions of subsections (1) to (3) of this section have been complied with and no satisfactory bid has been received, the department, after considering the time value of money, may sell the home or farm at a private negotiated sale at any price or at any rate of interest, either fixed or variable, that the department considers to be necessary and prudent to sell the property and that provides an economic benefit to the home and farm loan program that is equivalent to the property being marketed at the current appraised value of the property and the rate prescribed under subsection (5) of this section.

(7) Except as provided in this subsection, redemption of a home or farm obtained and sold by the department under ORS 407.135 (Authority of department) or 407.145 (Purchase and control of property) (1) shall be made as provided in ORS 18.960 (Definitions) to 18.985 (Sheriff’s deed) . When the department accepts improvement of property by a purchaser in lieu of purchase money or cash down payment under subsection (4) of this section, redemption shall be made by paying an amount equal to the fair market value of those improvements actually made to the property under the improvement plan described in subsection (4) of this section, with interest thereon at the rate of nine percent per annum from the date of sale. The department shall determine the fair market value of the improvements and such amount shall be paid in addition to the amount of purchase money and interest thereon required under ORS 18.966 (Redemption amount payable to purchaser) and 18.967 (Redemption amount payable to redemptioner) . [1982 s.s.1 c.11 §2; 1983 c.184 §1; 1985 c.287 §1; 1987 c.426 §3; 1987 c.661 §§5,6; 2005 c.542 §69; 2005 c.625 §40; 2019 c.223 §23]

Source: Section 407.375 — Sale of foreclosed properties; improvement in lieu of down payment; interest rate; redemption of property; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors407.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.368 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.368
408.368 Oregon Veterans’ Home Account
Status: in_force

(1) There is created in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund, the Oregon Veterans’ Home Account. Moneys credited to the account are appropriated continuously to the Director of Veterans’ Affairs to pay expenses that the director determines are appropriate for developing, operating and maintaining each Oregon Veterans’ Home including, but not limited to, providing care and services to the residents of each home and the costs of administration incurred by the director.

(2) The account shall consist of moneys received by the director that relate to the development, operation or maintenance of each Oregon Veterans’ Home, including but not limited to residents’ fees and charges, per diem payments received from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, Medicare payments and moneys received under ORS 292.057 (Deduction for payment to Oregon Veterans’ Home Account) . The director may transfer moneys to the account from the Oregon War Veterans’ Fund and from other funds and accounts administered by the director.

(3) Earnings on moneys in the account shall be credited to the account.

(4) Disbursements from the account may be made by the director for the purposes set forth in subsection (1) of this section. The director may also transfer moneys from the account to the Oregon War Veterans’ Fund. [1999 c.51 §1; 2007 c.208 §2]

Note: See note under 408.365 (Use of state moneys for operation of Oregon Veterans’ Homes) .

Source: Section 408.368 — Oregon Veterans’ Home Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 406.510 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 406 / Section 406.510
406.510 Condition of veterans’ facilities, memorials honoring veterans and war memorials
Status: in_force

(1) It is the expectation of the Legislative Assembly that all state-owned and state-maintained veterans’ facilities, memorials for honoring veterans and war memorials be in clean condition and good repair for Memorial Day, Veterans Day and any ceremony or other event that may be held to commemorate Memorial Day or Veterans Day.

(2) The Director of Veterans’ Affairs shall communicate to all state agencies in advance of every Memorial Day and Veterans Day the expectations described in subsection (1) of this section. [2023 c.345 §2]

Note: 406.510 (Condition of veterans’ facilities, memorials honoring veterans and war memorials) and 406.520 (Official commemorations to be held on legal holiday) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 406 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 406.510 — Condition of veterans’ facilities, memorials honoring veterans and war memorials , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors406.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 406.454 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 406 / Section 406.454
406.454 Distribution formula
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of Veterans’ Affairs shall adopt by rule a formula to distribute to county governing bodies funds appropriated to the director to enhance and expand the services provided by county veterans’ service officers appointed under ORS 408.410 (Appointment of county service officer) . In developing the distribution formula, the director shall consider factors that include, but need not be limited to:

(a) The number of veterans residing in each county;

(b) A base amount to be distributed equally among counties;

(c) Retention by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs of the amount that would otherwise be distributed to a county governing body if the county governing body has not appointed a county veterans’ service officer;

(d) Criteria for withholding funds from a county governing body; and

(e) The purchase and coordination of a statewide computer system or other technology, or both, to facilitate efficient claims and appeals development and processing for veterans, spouses, dependents and survivors of veterans.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Funds retained under subsection (1)(c) of this section must be used to provide veterans’ services in a county not providing a county veterans’ service officer in a manner deemed appropriate by the director until such time as the county appoints or reinstates a county veterans’ service officer.

(b) Funds retained under subsection (1)(c) and (d) of this section may be spent on:

(A) Training costs of veterans’ service officers and other individuals providing similar services; and

(B) Providing veterans’ services to veterans, spouses, dependents and survivors of veterans as deemed appropriate by the director. [2005 c.836 §4; 2007 c.357 §4; 2013 c.730 §3]

Source: Section 406.454 — Distribution formula; rules; use of funds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors406.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.380 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.380
408.380 Application of other statutes to Oregon Veterans’ Homes
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “long term care facility” has the meaning given that term in ORS 442.015 (Definitions) .

(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 facility operated by a nongovernmental entity is subject.

(3) Notwithstanding ORS 442.315 (Certificate of need) and 442.325 (Certificate of need for health care facility of health maintenance organization) , an Oregon Veterans’ Home is not subject to any certificate of need requirement.

(4) In addition to the other uses for the Oregon Housing Fund set forth in ORS 458.600 (Policy and intent) to 458.665 (General Housing Account) , financial support for an Oregon Veterans’ Home is a permitted use of moneys from the Oregon Housing Fund. [1995 c.591 §6; 2005 c.22 §270; 2007 c.668 §2; 2009 c.595 §237; 2019 c.224 §4]

Note: See note under 408.365 (Use of state moneys for operation of Oregon Veterans’ Homes) .

Source: Section 408.380 — Application of other statutes to Oregon Veterans’ Homes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.430 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.430
408.430 Free services to veterans rendered by court administrator or county clerk
Status: in_force

The county clerk or a court clerk or court administrator shall administer all oaths required in matters of pensions, certify pension vouchers, affix the seal of the court whenever required, and make and prepare copies of any documents of record in the office and certify thereto any matter required by veterans seeking benefits from any agency or department of the State of Oregon or federal government, without any charge, fee or compensation. [Amended by 1993 c.223 §9]

MISCELLANEOUS VETERANS’ BENEFITS

Source: Section 408.430 — Free services to veterans rendered by court administrator or county clerk , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 406.458 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 406 / Section 406.458
406.458 Consultation with Association of Oregon Counties
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of Veterans’ Affairs shall carry out the provisions of ORS 406.450 (Services provided by county veterans’ service officers) , 406.452 (State certification program for veterans’ service officers) , 406.454 (Distribution formula) and 406.456 (Rules) and subsection (2) of this section in consultation with the Association of Oregon Counties.

(2) The Department of Veterans’ Affairs shall conduct outreach to, and cooperate and coordinate with, cities, counties, community organizations, persons and organizations offering volunteer services under ORS 406.340 (Director authorized to accept voluntary services) and any other person or organization to provide services and assistance described in ORS 406.450 (Services provided by county veterans’ service officers) (2) through alternative means and resources, including the media, in addition to the county veterans’ service officers program established under ORS 406.450 (Services provided by county veterans’ service officers) .

(3) The department shall make the informational materials and training opportunities described in ORS 406.450 (Services provided by county veterans’ service officers) (2)(b) available to the cities, counties, community organizations, persons and organizations described under subsection (2) of this section. [2005 c.836 §8; 2013 c.779 §2]

Note: 406.458 (Consultation with Association of Oregon Counties) to 406.462 (Distribution of moneys by Director of Veterans’ Affairs) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 406 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 406.458 — Consultation with Association of Oregon Counties; outreach , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors406.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 406.530 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 406 / Section 406.530
406.530 Campus veteran resource center grant programs
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Community college” has the meaning given that term in ORS 341.005 (Definitions) .

(b) “Public university” means a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) .

(c) “Veteran” has the meaning given that term in ORS 408.225 (Definitions for ORS 408.225 to 408.237) .

(2) The Department of Veterans’ Affairs shall develop and implement one or more conditional grant programs statewide to expand campus veteran resource centers on the campuses of Oregon community colleges and public universities. The purpose of the grant programs is to augment existing campus programs that help veterans successfully transition from military service to college life, succeed in college, complete educational goals and transition from college to the workforce and the community.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The department shall award multiple one-time grants under this section on a competitive basis to community colleges and public universities based on proposals submitted by the colleges and universities under subsection (5) of this section that:

(A) Expand and enhance existing campus veteran resource centers on campus premises;

(B) Recruit and employ campus veteran resource coordinators who can serve as liaisons to provide advocacy, understanding and resource connections for veterans;

(C) Attract veterans to enroll in and attend educational programs at community colleges and public universities;

(D) Provide assistance, guidance and support to veterans in completing educational goals and objectives;

(E) Provide resources to college administrations, faculty and staff to facilitate an understanding and appreciation of the strengths, unique challenges and needs of veterans and their families;

(F) Refer campus veterans to local county veterans’ service officers appointed under ORS 408.410 (Appointment of county service officer) who assist veterans in obtaining federal and state veteran benefits;

(G) Assist veterans in successfully transitioning to work and community life by connecting veterans with workforce and employment resources; and

(H) Provide resources and matching funds in an amount to be determined by the department.

(b) Grant recipients may use grant funds awarded under this section for the expansion and enhancement of existing campus veteran resource center programs, including training campus veteran coordinators, purchasing computer and other equipment and supplies, hiring additional staff, hosting veteran events, facilitating access to workforce and community resources that were not previously available and meeting other identified needs for the successful and continued operation of the existing centers and coordinators.

(c) A grant recipient may use up to $35,000 of grant funds awarded under this section to pay a campus veteran resource coordinator’s salary if the grant recipient commits to matching at least 50 percent of grant funds used for that purpose.

(d) Grant recipients may not use grant funds awarded under this section to duplicate services provided by county veterans’ service officers appointed under ORS 408.410 (Appointment of county service officer) , as described in ORS 406.450 (Services provided by county veterans’ service officers) . However, grant recipients may use grant funds awarded under this section to provide additional information and aid that is not available through county veterans’ service officers.

(4) A community college or public university may submit a grant proposal under subsection (5) of this section if the community college or public university:

(a) Is located in Oregon;

(b) Has an existing campus veteran resource center or has, or intends to hire prior to the distribution of grant funds, a campus veteran resource coordinator;

(c) Meets, or intends to meet prior to the distribution of grant funds, a majority of the criteria under subsection (3)(a) of this section; and

(d) Demonstrates its capacity to administer any funds awarded under this section in compliance with the requirements of this section and all applicable federal and state laws.

(5) A community college or public university that meets the requirements of subsection (4) of this section may apply for grant funds under this section by submitting a grant proposal to the department in the form determined by the department.

(6) When determining which grant proposals to fund, the department shall make funds available statewide and may:

(a) Give priority to those proposals that the department determines are best designed to help veterans successfully transition from military service to college life, succeed in college, complete educational goals and transition from college to the workforce and the community; or

(b) Concentrate funds and resources in those areas of the state with the greatest need for veteran assistance programs, as determined by the department.

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The department shall award grant funds to a successful applicant in an amount equal to the least of:

(A) The amount supported by the applicant’s application;

(B) $100,000; or

(C) Any other amount determined by the department to further the purpose of the grant program.

(b) The department shall issue a grant award letter to the applicant setting forth a grant recipient’s reporting requirements under subsection (8) of this section and describing the restrictions on the use of grant funds under subsection (3) of this section and as may be determined by the department.

(c) The grant recipient may not use grant funds for purposes other than those designated by the department in the recipient’s award letter.

(8) Within 30 days after the end of each calendar quarter, each grant recipient shall provide a program report to the department. The quarterly report must include a narrative of the following:

(a) Summary of program activities;

(b) Description of program successes;

(c) Discussion of challenges the grant recipient has encountered implementing the program;

(d) Accounting of how grant funds have been used; and

(e) Any other information the department requires.

(9) The department may collaborate with the Higher Education Coordinating Commission in developing and implementing the programs established under this section.

(10) The department may solicit and accept gifts, grants and donations from public and private sources to further the purposes of this section.

(11) The department shall adopt rules that prescribe:

(a) The procedures for the grant application process, including grant review and approval;

(b) Grant recipient reporting requirements;

(c) Measurable goals and outcome requirements;

(d) Allowable uses of grant funds;

(e) Procedures for disbursement of grant funds;

(f) Recordkeeping requirements; and

(g) Any additional procedures the department determines necessary to implement the provisions of this section. [2017 c.731 §1; 2019 c.539 §2]

Note: 406.530 (Campus veteran resource center grant programs) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 406 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 406.530 — Campus veteran resource center grant programs; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors406.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.450 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.450
408.450 Duty to pay fees during military duty
Status: in_force

No person in the military or naval service of the United States, or any auxiliary corps thereof, while exercising any privilege in this state by virtue of having paid an annual license or privilege fee to any state board or commission for the right to practice a profession or engage in a trade, shall lose such privilege because of failure to pay any such fee for any subsequent year during the period the person is in such service, unless dishonorably discharged therefrom. Upon being discharged from such service under honorable conditions and upon written application within 60 days of such discharge, every such person shall be restored to former status with respect to any such privilege without the necessity of paying the then current license fee.

Source: Section 408.450 — Duty to pay fees during military duty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.280 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.280
408.280 Reelection of public officer while in military service
Status: in_force

Whenever the term of office of an elected public officer expires during military service in the Armed Forces of the United States for which a leave of absence has been granted pursuant to ORS 408.240 (Status and rights of public officer and employee during and after military duty) and the officer is reelected to such office, the officer shall continue in such office and on such leave of absence. The pro tem officer acting in the place and stead shall continue to act in said capacity during the continuation of such leave of absence of such public officer. Whenever the leave of absence of the reelected public officer has terminated, and the reelected public officer has qualified for the resumption of the duties of said office as required by law, and has conformed to the requirements of ORS 408.240 (Status and rights of public officer and employee during and after military duty) , the appointment of the substitute of the reelected officer shall terminate in the same manner as provided in ORS 408.260 (Termination of term of office of substitute for officer in military service) .

Source: Section 408.280 — Reelection of public officer while in military service , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 407.087 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 407 / Section 407.087
407.087 Definition of “veteran.”
Status: in_force

(1) As used in Article XI-A of the Oregon Constitution and this chapter, “veteran” means a person who:

(a) Served on active duty with the Armed Forces of the United States:

(A) For a period of more than 90 consecutive days beginning on or before January 31, 1955, and was discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions;

(B) For a period of more than 178 consecutive days beginning after January 31, 1955, and was discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions;

(C) For 178 days or less and was discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions because of a service-connected disability;

(D) For 178 days or less and was discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions and has a disability rating from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs; or

(E) For at least one day in a combat zone and was discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions;

(b) Received a combat or campaign ribbon or an expeditionary medal for service in the Armed Forces of the United States and was discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions; or

(c) Is receiving a nonservice-connected pension from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

(2) As used in subsection (1) of this section:

(a) “Active duty” does not include attendance at a school under military orders, except schooling incident to an active enlistment or a regular tour of duty, or normal military training as a reserve officer or member of an organized reserve or National Guard unit.

(b) “Honorable conditions” has the meaning given that term in rules adopted by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. [Formerly 407.090 (Reassigned); 2019 c.223 §4]

Source: Section 407.087 — Definition of “veteran.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors407.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 406.217 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 406 / Section 406.217
406.217 Duties of director concerning advisory committee
Status: in_force

The Director of Veterans’ Affairs shall:

(1) Solicit recommendations from the Advisory Committee on the administration of all federal and state laws affecting veterans, their spouses, dependents and survivors in this state.

(2) Instruct members of the Advisory Committee concerning the operation of all veterans’ programs administered by the director. [1991 c.798 §3; 2007 c.44 §3]

Source: Section 406.217 — Duties of director concerning advisory committee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors406.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 406.081 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 406 / Section 406.081
406.081 Suicide prevention campaign
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Veterans’ Affairs shall create and coordinate a public information campaign to inform public agencies and the public about suicide prevention, including but not limited to increasing knowledge and understanding about recognizing the signs of a potentially suicidal veteran and resources to which veterans who are potentially suicidal may be referred.

(2) As used in this section:

(a) “Public agencies” means the State of Oregon and any political subdivision thereof and any county, city, district, authority, public corporation or entity and any of their instrumentalities organized and existing under law or charter.

(b) “Veteran” has the meaning given that term in ORS 408.225 (Definitions for ORS 408.225 to 408.237) . [2013 c.779 §1]

Note: 406.081 (Suicide prevention campaign) , 406.082 (Veterans Suicide Prevention and Outreach Program) and 406.083 (Veterans Suicide Prevention and Outreach Program Fund) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 406 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 406.081 — Suicide prevention campaign , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors406.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 407.485 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 407 / Section 407.485
407.485 Agreements for mortgage insurance
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Veterans’ Affairs may enter into an agreement with any public or private organization or with any federal or state governmental agency to provide insurance for qualified mortgages.

(2) The terms of the agreement for insurance, including the amount of insurance and the premium therefor, shall be agreed upon by the department and the organization or agency.

(3) Insurance provided under this section may not exceed coverage of the loan balance for property secured by a mortgage or trust deed to the department.

(4) If a qualified borrower borrows an amount under this chapter that is 80 percent or less of the net appraised value of the home or farm that secures the loan, the department may approve the loan without requiring insurance. [1989 c.677 §3; 1993 c.192 §2; 1995 c.238 §2; 2005 c.625 §47]

Source: Section 407.485 — Agreements for mortgage insurance; terms; amount; required coverage , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors407.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.070 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.070
408.070 Investigation of institutions
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of Veterans’ Affairs shall investigate from time to time the institutions or other places where financial aid is being furnished to any beneficiary under ORS 408.010 (“Beneficiary” defined for ORS 408.010 to 408.090) to 408.090 (Handling of donations) to ascertain whether the spirit of ORS 408.010 (“Beneficiary” defined for ORS 408.010 to 408.090) to 408.090 (Handling of donations) is being complied with. If the director determines, after such investigation as the director deems necessary, that any such institution or place is not furnishing bona fide courses of instruction to the beneficiary or beneficiaries, or that any beneficiary is abusing the privileges granted by ORS 408.020 (Financial aid for educational purposes) , no money shall be paid to any beneficiary who is not receiving bona fide instruction or who is abusing such privileges. In making the investigations, the director may use the services of any state or county agency, and the agencies are required to render any such service requested by the director.

(2) The director may adopt rules necessary to carry out ORS 408.010 (“Beneficiary” defined for ORS 408.010 to 408.090) to 408.090 (Handling of donations) . [Amended by 2007 c.71 §102]

Source: Section 408.070 — Investigation of institutions; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.506 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.506
408.506 Agencies to partner with Oregon Military Department to provide reintegration services
Status: in_force

The Department of Human Services, the Department of Transportation, the Housing and Community Services Department, the Employment Department, the Department of Justice, the Judicial Department, public universities listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) , the Bureau of Labor and Industries, the Office of Community Colleges and Workforce Development and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs shall partner with the Oregon Military Department to provide reintegration services for veterans throughout this state through regional strategies. [2011 c.19 §1; 2013 c.768 §142; 2015 c.366 §86; 2015 c.767 §173]

Note: 408.506 (Agencies to partner with Oregon Military Department to provide reintegration services) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 408 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 408.506 — Agencies to partner with Oregon Military Department to provide reintegration services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.710 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.710
408.710 Indigent veteran defined
Status: in_force

(1) As used in ORS 408.710 (Indigent veteran defined) to 408.740 (Appointment and duties of county veterans’ relief officer) , “indigent veteran” means any veteran who is without means of procuring the necessities of life.

(2) A person may not be deprived of the benefits provided for in ORS 408.720 (County may finance activities of veterans’ service officer) to 408.740 (Appointment and duties of county veterans’ relief officer) by reason of the fact that the person owns property that is not of such a character that it may be used to give assistance to the person, or owns a home that is not disproportionate to the needs of such veteran and family. A person may not be deprived of such benefits until the person has ceased to be domiciled in the county for a period of one year. [Amended by 2009 c.41 §15]

Source: Section 408.710 — Indigent veteran defined; effect of property ownership , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.511 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.511
408.511 Services for incarcerated veterans
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Incarcerated veteran” means a veteran sentenced to a period of incarceration in a prison or other correctional facility until such time as a lawful release authority authorizes the release of the veteran.

(b) “Veteran” has the meaning given that term in ORS 408.225 (Definitions for ORS 408.225 to 408.237) .

(2) The Director of Veterans’ Affairs shall establish a program to provide services to incarcerated veterans.

(3) The program shall:

(a) Conduct outreach to, and provide assistance designed for the unique needs of, veterans during incarceration and post-release, and to the spouses and dependents of such veterans.

(b) Provide assistance in applying for or obtaining reinstatement of federal and state veterans’ benefits and aid that incarcerated veterans and their spouses and dependents may be entitled to and help to appeal any denial of benefits and aid.

(c) Provide assistance in applying for and obtaining veterans’ benefits and benefits available through other programs that provide services and resources to incarcerated veterans and to the spouses and dependents of such veterans.

(d) Develop and distribute informational materials for incarcerated veterans and their spouses and dependents regarding veterans’ benefits and other benefit programs that provide services and resources to incarcerated veterans and their spouses and dependents.

(4) The director, in consultation with the Department of Corrections, shall appoint one or more veterans’ service officers certified under ORS 406.452 (State certification program for veterans’ service officers) to carry out the program requirements under subsection (3) of this section. [2018 c.91 §5]

Note: 408.511 (Services for incarcerated veterans) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 408 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 408.511 — Services for incarcerated veterans , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.365 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.365
408.365 Use of state moneys for operation of Oregon Veterans’ Homes
Status: in_force

Moneys to pay for the expenses of operating an Oregon Veterans’ Home may be appropriated from:

(1) The General Fund;

(2) The Oregon War Veterans’ Fund pursuant to Article XI-A, section 1 (1)(e), of the Oregon Constitution; and

(3) Moneys donated to the trust fund established under ORS 406.050 (Additional powers and duties of director or department) for the purpose of paying for the expenses of operating an Oregon Veterans’ Home, or moneys in the trust fund that the Department of Veterans’ Affairs determines may be expended for those purposes. [1993 c.795 §7; 2001 c.102 §2; 2001 c.104 §141; 2003 c.302 §1; 2009 c.602 §5; 2019 c.224 §2]

Note: 408.365 (Use of state moneys for operation of Oregon Veterans’ Homes) to 408.385 (Roseburg Oregon Veterans’ Home) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 408 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 408.365 — Use of state moneys for operation of Oregon Veterans’ Homes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.515 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.515
408.515 Information to be included with certain documents related to real property
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, a person who sends or serves a document listed in subsection (2) of this section shall include the following information with the document:

(a) A statement that if the recipient is a veteran of the armed forces, assistance may be available from a county veterans’ service officer or community action agency; and

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Contact information for a service officer appointed under ORS 408.410 (Appointment of county service officer) for the county in which the recipient lives and contact information for a community action agency that serves the area where the recipient lives; or

(B) A statement that contact information for a local county veterans’ service officer and community action agency may be obtained by calling a 2-1-1 information service.

(2) This section applies to the following documents:

(a) A notice of termination of tenancy under any provision of ORS chapter 90;

(b) A summons in an action under ORS 105.110 (Action for forcible entry or wrongful detainer) for forcible entry or detainer;

(c) A summons in an action under ORS 88.010 (Foreclosure of lien by suit) to foreclose a lien upon residential real property; and

(d) A notice under ORS 86.756 (Notice to grantor) of foreclosure of a residential trust deed.

(3) This section does not apply to documents sent or served by the judicial department, as defined in ORS 174.113 (“Judicial department” defined) .

(4) As used in this section, “residential real property” means a single-family, owner-occupied dwelling and appurtenances. [2019 c.405 §1]

Note: 408.515 (Information to be included with certain documents related to real property) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 408 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

USE OF PUBLIC FACILITIES BY VETERANS’ ORGANIZATIONS

Source: Section 408.515 — Information to be included with certain documents related to real property , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.503 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.503
408.503 Department website relating to benefits
Status: in_force

(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) On or before October 1 of each even-numbered year, the department shall report to the appropriate interim committees of the Legislative Assembly on the department’s outreach to veterans. [2009 c.851 §1]

Note: 408.503 (Department website relating to benefits) to 408.505 (Agencies to make available and provide information to veterans) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 408 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 408.503 — Department website relating to benefits; reports to Legislative Assembly , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 407.155 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 407 / Section 407.155
407.155 Execution and custody of documents
Status: in_force

All deeds, leases, contracts, releases of mortgages and other instruments necessary or proper in the administration of this chapter shall be executed in behalf of the state by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and shall be acknowledged by the department; and all deeds, mortgages, notes, insurance policies, abstracts and other instruments, documents and papers delivered to the department in the administration of those sections shall be kept in the custody of the department. [Formerly 407.100; 2005 c.625 §22]

Source: Section 407.155 — Execution and custody of documents , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors407.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 406.340 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 406 / Section 406.340
406.340 Director authorized to accept voluntary services
Status: in_force

In performance of the duties of the office of the Director of Veterans’ Affairs, the director may accept services voluntarily tendered by any person or organization, and may cooperate with the established service agencies and officers of any organization for the benefit and welfare of all veterans in this state and their dependents or beneficiaries. Insofar as practicable and consistent with the faithful performance of the director’s duties, the director shall avoid duplicating the efforts of voluntary service agencies and officers. [Amended by 2009 c.41 §11]

COUNTY VETERANS’ SERVICE OFFICER PROGRAM

Source: Section 406.340 — Director authorized to accept voluntary services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors406.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 406.146 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 406 / Section 406.146
406.146 Veterans’ Housing and Community Services Department Dedicated Lottery Fund
Status: in_force

The Veterans’ Housing and Community Services Department Dedicated Lottery Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. The Veterans’ Housing and Community Services Department Dedicated Lottery Fund consists of moneys allocated or transferred to the fund from the Veterans’ Services Fund established under ORS 406.140 (Veterans’ Services Fund) or from the Veterans’ Department of Veterans’ Affairs Dedicated Lottery Fund established under ORS 406.144 (Veterans’ Department of Veterans’ Affairs Dedicated Lottery Fund) . The moneys in the Veterans’ Housing and Community Services Department Dedicated Lottery Fund are continuously appropriated to the Housing and Community Services Department to provide services for the benefit of veterans. Moneys in the fund may be used only for purposes for which moneys in the Veterans’ Services Fund may be used under ORS 406.140 (Veterans’ Services Fund) and Article XV, section 4f, of the Oregon Constitution. [2017 c.730 §4]

Note: See note under 406.140 (Veterans’ Services Fund) .

Note: Sections 39 and 40, chapter 671, Oregon Laws 2019, provide:

Sec. 39. (1) For the biennium beginning July 1, 2021, at the request of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, after the department consults with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, the State Treasurer is authorized to issue lottery bonds pursuant to ORS 286A.560 (Definitions for ORS 286A.560 to 286A.585 and 327.700 to 327.711) to 286A.585 (Lottery bonds for community sports facilities) in an amount that produces $6 million in net proceeds for the purposes described in subsection (2) of this section, plus an additional amount estimated by the State Treasurer to be necessary to pay bond-related costs.

(2) Net proceeds of lottery bonds issued under this section must be transferred to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs for deposit in the Veterans’ Affordable Housing Fund, established in section 40, chapter 671, Oregon Laws 2019, for distribution to Salem Y Veterans Housing to construct veterans’ affordable housing in Salem, which may include the acquisition of land for veterans’ affordable housing.

(3) The Legislative Assembly finds that the use of lottery bond proceeds will create jobs, further economic development, finance public education or restore and protect parks, beaches, watersheds and native fish and wildlife, and is authorized based on the following findings:

(a) Having housing for at-risk populations is essential to Oregon’s healthy economic growth.

(b) A severe shortage of affordable housing exists in Oregon, and market indicators demonstrate a growing gap between the supply of and the demand for affordable housing. [2019 c.671 §39; 2021 c.682 §18; 2022 c.111 §7]

Sec. 40. (1) The Veterans’ Affordable Housing Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Veterans’ Affordable Housing Fund must be credited to the fund. The Veterans’ Affordable Housing Fund consists of moneys deposited in the fund under section 39, chapter 671, Oregon Laws 2019, as amended by section 18 of this 2021 Act, and may include moneys appropriated, allocated, deposited or transferred to the fund by the Legislative Assembly or otherwise and interest earned on moneys in the fund.

(2) Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs for disbursement for the purposes set forth in section 39, chapter 671, Oregon Laws 2019, as amended by section 18 of this 2021 Act. [2019 c.671 §40; 2021 c.682 §19]

Source: Section 406.146 — Veterans’ Housing and Community Services Department Dedicated Lottery Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors406.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.050 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.050
408.050 Monthly statement by institution
Status: in_force

On or before the 10th day of each calendar month the executive head of the institution of learning or authorized representative, shall render a duly certified statement to the Director of Veterans’ Affairs, setting forth the names of the beneficiaries attending the institution during the preceding calendar month and the amount of schooling or training furnished such beneficiaries in accordance with ORS 408.010 (“Beneficiary” defined for ORS 408.010 to 408.090) to 408.090 (Handling of donations) . The statement shall contain a report of the attendance and general attitude and aptitude of each beneficiary, and the number of hours of recitation, lectures or other training scheduled, and a statement of the beneficiary’s diligence and progress.

Source: Section 408.050 — Monthly statement by institution , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 407.480 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 407 / Section 407.480
407.480 Definitions for ORS 407.480 to 407.490
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 407.480 (Definitions for ORS 407.480 to 407.490) to 407.490 (Mortgage insurance claims) :

(1) “Insurance” means any mortgage guarantee or mortgage insurance against financial loss by reason of:

(a) Collection activity;

(b) Foreclosure; or

(c) Foreclosure by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs under ORS 407.135 (Authority of department) .

(2) “Mortgage” includes a trust deed. [1989 c.677 §2; 2005 c.625 §46]

Source: Section 407.480 — Definitions for ORS 407.480 to 407.490 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors407.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 406.055 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 406 / Section 406.055
406.055 Authority of director to require fingerprints
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to the powers and duties authorized under ORS 406.050 (Additional powers and duties of director or department) , the Director of Veterans’ Affairs may, for the purpose of requesting a state or nationwide criminal records check under ORS 181A.195 (Criminal records check) , require the fingerprints of a person who:

(a) Is applying for employment with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs in a position described in subsection (2) of this section or is employed by the department but is being transferred, promoted or demoted to a position described in subsection (2) of this section; or

(b) Provides goods or services or seeks to provide goods or services to or on behalf of the department as a contractor, subcontractor, vendor or volunteer, or as an employee, member or agent of a contractor, subcontractor, vendor or volunteer.

(2) The director may request fingerprints of a person described in subsection (1) of this section who is in a position in which the person has:

(a) Control over, or access to, information technology systems that would allow the person to harm the information technology systems or the information contained in the systems;

(b) Access to information that state or federal laws, rules or regulations prohibit disclosing or define as confidential;

(c) Responsibility for payroll, billing, collections or other financial transactions or for purchasing or selling property;

(d) Access to money, negotiable instruments or financial information of the department;

(e) Mailroom duties;

(f) Responsibility for auditing the department or other business entities doing business with the department;

(g) Personnel or human resources functions or access to personnel information;

(h) Access to Social Security numbers, dates of birth or criminal background information of other persons;

(i) Access to tax or financial information of the department or persons employed by the department; or

(j) Access to tax or financial information collected by the department about individuals or business entities. [2009 c.166 §1]

Note: 406.055 (Authority of director to require fingerprints) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 406 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 406.055 — Authority of director to require fingerprints , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors406.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 406.040 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 406 / Section 406.040
406.040 General powers and duties of department
Status: in_force

The powers, authority and duties relating exclusively to veterans’ affairs now or hereafter imposed by law upon any officer or agency of this state, are hereby also granted to and imposed upon the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. Subject to ORS 406.090 (Sections not affected by parts of this chapter) , the department shall be responsible for and shall supervise the administration of all such laws. The department may employ such personnel as may be necessary to carry into effect the purposes of this chapter and may prescribe the duties and responsibilities of all such employees. [Amended by 2005 c.625 §7; 2009 c.41 §7]

Source: Section 406.040 — General powers and duties of department , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors406.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 406.074 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 406 / Section 406.074
406.074 Native American veterans’ programs
Status: in_force

(1) In recognition and honor of the service and sacrifice of Oregon veterans who are Native Americans, the Director of Veterans’ Affairs shall provide aid and assistance to federally recognized Indian tribes in Oregon with regard to:

(a) Programs of service for Native American veterans overseen by the tribes; and

(b) Accreditation of tribal veterans representatives by the Office of General Counsel in the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

(2) Prior to providing aid and assistance under subsection (1) of this section, the director shall ensure that employees, agents and representatives of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs who provide aid and assistance to a tribe consult with appropriate officials and members of the tribe as to the needs of Native American veterans within the tribe, and approach the provision of aid and assistance to the tribe with an understanding of cultural values and practices regarding Native American veterans who are members of the tribe. [2017 c.311 §1]

Note: 406.074 (Native American veterans’ programs) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 406 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 406.074 — Native American veterans’ programs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors406.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.340 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.340
408.340 Limitation of liability
Status: in_force

(1) A physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, hospital or clinic subject to ORS 408.300 (Short title) to 408.340 (Limitation of liability) shall not be subject to any criminal or civil liability for providing information required under ORS 408.300 (Short title) to 408.340 (Limitation of liability) .

(2) Nothing in this section shall prevent, however, any action for negligence by a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, hospital or clinic in choosing or providing medical treatment. [1983 c.658 §4; 2014 c.45 §36]

Source: Section 408.340 — Limitation of liability , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.325 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.325
408.325 Referral program for affected veterans
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon Public Health Advisory Board shall institute a cooperative program to refer veterans to appropriate state and federal agencies for the purpose of filing claims to remedy medical and financial problems caused by exposure to causative agents.

(2) The Director of the Oregon Health Authority, after receiving the recommendations of the advisory board, shall adopt rules to provide for the administration and operation of programs authorized by ORS 408.300 (Short title) to 408.340 (Limitation of liability) . The director shall cooperate with appropriate state and federal agencies in providing services under ORS 408.300 (Short title) to 408.340 (Limitation of liability) . [1983 c.658 §7; 2009 c.595 §236]

Source: Section 408.325 — Referral program for affected veterans; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 406.030 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 406 / Section 406.030
406.030 Administration of veterans’ laws
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of Veterans’ Affairs, in the performance of the duties of the director, shall organize and coordinate the administration of all present and future federal and state laws pertaining to veterans, their spouses, dependents and survivors in this state.

(2) As used in this section, “survivor” means the spouse and dependents of a deceased veteran. [Amended by 1971 c.221 §1; 1985 c.790 §4; 1991 c.441 §5; 1999 c.45 §1; 2001 c.104 §140; 2005 c.625 §6; 2007 c.44 §2]

Source: Section 406.030 — Administration of veterans’ laws , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors406.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.730 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.730
408.730 Procedure when indigent veterans are cared for by veterans organizations
Status: in_force

(1) The commander or executive head of any veterans organization organized under a charter issued by an Act of Congress, proposing to undertake the relief provided for under ORS 408.720 (County may finance activities of veterans’ service officer) , shall file with the county clerk of the county in which the veterans organization may be situated, the names of its commander or executive head and its relief committee, if any. The commander or executive head shall also file a notice in writing that such veterans organization will undertake the relief of the indigent veterans provided for under ORS 408.720 (County may finance activities of veterans’ service officer) , and by the fourth Monday in January of each year shall file with the county clerk a similar notice, and render and file a detailed statement of the relief furnished during the preceding year, including the amount thereof, the names of the persons to whom furnished and on whose recommendation, and such other facts and suggestions as are deemed material.

(2) The commander or executive head shall also file a bond, with one or more sureties, to be approved by the county court or judge thereof, or board of county commissioners, in a sum not less than $100 and not more than $1,000. The amount of the bond shall be fixed by the court, judge or board. It shall run to the county, and be conditioned by stating that if said commander or executive head faithfully applies all funds that come into the hands of the commander or executive head for that purpose, to the relief of the indigent veterans provided for under ORS 408.720 (County may finance activities of veterans’ service officer) , it is void. If the bond is enforced there shall be recovered from the principal and sureties thereon the amount which is found to be misappropriated, which shall be paid into the county treasury.

(3) If the county operates on a fiscal year ending on June 30, the notice, statement and bond required by this section may be filed on the fourth Monday in July of each year rather than on the fourth Monday of January. If the statement required by subsection (1) of this section is filed at the time provided in this subsection, this statement shall cover the preceding fiscal year.

(4) On the approval and filing of the bond, and on the recommendation of the relief committee of any such veterans organization, orders shall be drawn in favor of the commander or executive head in the same manner as orders are now drawn for the relief of the poor. The orders shall designate thereon the names of the persons for whom the relief is intended and, in like manner, a sum not exceeding $100 may be drawn to pay the funeral expenses of an indigent veteran, and the indigent spouses and surviving spouses in marriages and minor children of such veterans. [Amended by 1955 c.56 §1; 2009 c.41 §16; 2015 c.629 §47; 2023 c.173 §11]

Source: Section 408.730 — Procedure when indigent veterans are cared for by veterans organizations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.240 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.240
408.240 Status and rights of public officer and employee during and after military duty
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Whenever a public officer or employee leaves a position, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, in order to perform military duty, the office or position may not become vacant, nor shall the officer or employee be subject to removal as a consequence of leaving the position. Unless the officer or employee dies, resigns or is relieved or discharged from such duty under other than honorable conditions, during the term for which the officer or employee was elected, appointed or employed, the officer or employee shall be considered absent on leave until release from active service has permitted the officer or employee to resume the duties of the office or position.

(b) While absent on leave, a public officer or employee may, but is not absolutely entitled to, receive the pay or other emolument of the office or position, and shall not become liable, as an officer or employee, on an official bond or otherwise, for the acts or omissions of any other person.

(2) Subsection (1)(a) of this section does not apply unless the officer or employee, upon the termination of military duty, is qualified to perform the duties of the office or position, and makes application within 90 days after the officer or employee is relieved from military duty, or from hospitalization continuing after discharge for a period of not more than one year. If the officer or employee is not qualified to perform the duties of the office or position by reason of the officer’s or employee’s service, but is qualified to perform the duties of any other public position, the officer or employee shall be restored to the other position, the duties of which the officer or employee is qualified to perform, as will provide the officer or employee like seniority, status and pay, or the nearest approximation thereof, consistent with the circumstances in the case.

(3) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, subsection (1) of this section does not apply if the total of the officer’s or employee’s military duty exceeds five years. Subsection (1) of this section is applicable with regard to military duty that exceeds five years if the period of additional duty was:

(a) Imposed by law;

(b) Due to inability of the officer or employee to obtain orders relieving the officer or employee from active duty;

(c) Voluntary service overseas; or

(d) Voluntary service within the United States during or in response to an emergency or disaster declared by local, state or federal government.

(4) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section:

(a) The State of Oregon shall continue coverage under an employer-sponsored health plan to a public officer or employee of the State of Oregon and any other individual provided coverage under the officer’s or employee’s plan on the day before the date the officer or employee goes on leave for a period not exceeding a total of 24 months while the public officer or employee is absent on leave.

(b) An employer other than the State of Oregon may provide coverage under an employer-sponsored health plan to an officer or employee and any other individual provided coverage under the officer’s or employee’s plan on the day before the date the officer or employee goes on leave for the period during which the officer or employee is absent on leave.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The State of Oregon, a county, a municipality or another political subdivision of the state may establish and administer a donated leave program that:

(A) Allows an officer or employee who is absent on leave to receive donated leave; and

(B) Allows an officer or employee to voluntarily donate vacation time to an eligible officer or employee who is absent on leave.

(b) An officer or employee who is absent on leave and who receives donated leave under paragraph (a) of this subsection may receive an amount of donated leave that supplements any compensation received for performing military duty, but may not receive more than the amount of base salary the officer or employee was earning on the date the officer or employee began the leave of absence.

(c) This subsection does not apply to a leave of absence under ORS 408.290 (Benefits for public employees on military leave of absence) .

(6) The State of Oregon, a county, a municipality or another political subdivision of the state may establish and administer a program that allows an officer or employee who is absent on leave to receive an amount of pay or other emolument that supplements and exceeds any compensation received for performing military duty, provided the amount received by the officer or employee under this subsection does not exceed the amount of base salary the officer or employee was earning on the date the officer or employee began the leave of absence. [Amended by 1979 c.468 §13; 2003 c.72 §1; 2003 c.387 §14; 2005 c.38 §3; 2015 c.42 §1; 2021 c.62 §1]

Source: Section 408.240 — Status and rights of public officer and employee during and after military duty; programs for supplemental pay , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 407.177 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 407 / Section 407.177
407.177 Loan processing and servicing contracts with lending institutions
Status: in_force

(1) When the Department of Veterans’ Affairs considers such contracts necessary to improve the financial condition of the loan program conducted under this chapter, the department is authorized to enter into contracts with lending institutions under which the lending institutions may provide any of the following services:

(a) Processing of new loans and purchase contracts; and

(b) Management and servicing of new loans and purchase contracts.

(2) Contracts entered into by the department under this section may provide that the lending institution:

(a) Receive applications for loans for the acquisition of homes or farms under this chapter;

(b) Immediately investigate and process an application for a loan as provided by law; and

(c) For approved loans or contracts, if requested by the department, service the loan or purchase contract for a period of time specified by the department.

(3) When a lending institution, pursuant to a contract authorized by this section, receives an application for a loan for the acquisition of a manufactured home, the lending institution shall investigate and process the application in the manner prescribed in the contract between the lending institution and the department.

(4) When a lending institution, pursuant to a contract authorized by this section, investigates and processes a loan application that it considers eligible for approval under this chapter, the lending institution shall notify the department and state the reasons why the loan may be approved under this chapter. The department shall retain final authority to approve or disapprove the loan. If the department disapproves the loan, the department shall notify the lending institution and the applicant of the disapproval and shall indicate the reasons for the disapproval. When the department is satisfied that all requirements for approval of a loan have been met by the applicant and the lending institution and that the property offered as security for the loan protects the interests of the state, the department shall transfer to the lending institution an amount from the Oregon War Veterans’ Fund equal to the loan amount approved by the department. The lending institution shall disburse the amount in the manner prescribed by the department. The lending institution shall record the mortgage or trust deed and then shall forward all the original loan documents to the department.

(5) All moneys received by a lending institution as payments on principal and interest for loans made under this chapter shall be paid to the department in accordance with the terms of the contract between the department and the lending institution.

(6) The department and lending institution shall mutually agree upon the compensation to be paid to the lending institution for services performed under a contract authorized by this section. Such compensation may be a fixed annual payment or a percentage of the amount of each loan or purchase contract processed or serviced by the lending institution under the contract.

(7) Contracts entered into under this section are exempt from the requirements of the provisions of ORS 279.835 (Definitions for ORS 279.835 to 279.855) to 279.855 (Entities that may obtain goods and services through Oregon Department of Administrative Services) and ORS chapters 279A, 279B and 279C regarding personal services contracts.

(8) As used in this section, “lending institution” means an entity that is licensed to conduct business in the State of Oregon exclusively or in part as a mortgage lender or a conduit for mortgage loans and that, in the judgment of the department, is capable of meeting the needs of the department in carrying out this chapter. [1989 c.746 §2; 1993 c.35 §1; 1995 c.238 §4; 1997 c.802 §18; 1999 c.50 §1; 2003 c.794 §273; 2005 c.625 §§25,26; 2019 c.223 §19]

Source: Section 407.177 — Loan processing and servicing contracts with lending institutions; terms; procedures , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors407.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.330 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.330
408.330 Suspension or termination of programs
Status: in_force

If the Oregon Public Health Advisory Board determines that any federal agency is adequately performing the referral functions described in ORS 408.325 (Referral program for affected veterans) , the advisory board may suspend or terminate any program or duty required under ORS 408.300 (Short title) to 408.340 (Limitation of liability) in order to avoid duplication of services. [1983 c.658 §9]

Source: Section 408.330 — Suspension or termination of programs; conditions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 406.090 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 406 / Section 406.090
406.090 Sections not affected by parts of this chapter
Status: in_force

The administration of ORS 273.035 (Governor is chairperson of board) to 273.051 (General powers and duties of department and board) , 273.071 (Oaths) , 273.161 (Director of department) to 273.175 (Employees of department) and 408.710 (Indigent veteran defined) to 408.740 (Appointment and duties of county veterans’ relief officer) shall in no way be affected by ORS 406.010 (Definition of “director.”) to 406.070 (Director to qualify and furnish bond) , 406.210 (Function of advisory committee) , 406.220 (Meetings and reports) and 406.340 (Director authorized to accept voluntary services) , and such laws are excepted from the operation thereof. The Department of Veterans’ Affairs shall cooperate with the person or agency responsible for the administration of such laws, and shall render such reasonable assistance in that regard as may be requested by any such person or agency. [Amended by 1967 c.421 §201; 1967 c.616 §§28,28a; 2005 c.625 §11]

Source: Section 406.090 — Sections not affected by parts of this chapter , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors406.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 407.325 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 407 / Section 407.325
407.325 Rate of interest on loans
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Veterans’ Affairs shall periodically prescribe the interest rate to be paid by an applicant for a home or farm acquisition loan with a fixed interest rate, taking into consideration the current value of the money, the solvency of the loan program and the effect of the rate on veteran applicants.

(2) The department shall periodically, during the term of a home or farm loan with a variable interest rate, prescribe the interest rate to be paid by an applicant, taking into consideration the current value of the money, the solvency of the loan program and the effect of the rate on veteran applicants.

(3) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section:

(a) The rate of interest on a loan granted on or after May 27, 1971, and originally set at five and nine-tenths percent per annum may not be increased to more than seven and nine-tenths percent per annum.

(b) The rate of interest on a loan granted on or after January 1, 1981, and originally set at seven and two-tenths percent per annum may not be increased to more than nine and two-tenths percent per annum.

(4) The department may prescribe the interest rate to be paid by an applicant at a rate greater than the rates described in subsection (3) of this section, but only if the department determines, at the sole discretion of the department, that such action is necessary to avoid invoking the provisions of Article XI-A, section 4, of the Oregon Constitution.

(5) When, during two consecutive fiscal years, the cash flow projection and the review of the projection performed under ORS 407.185 (Cash flow projection) indicate that the Oregon War Veterans’ Bond Sinking Account will maintain a balance throughout the term of the projections that exceeds the succeeding years’ debt service and operating expenses for the loan program, the department shall prepare a program for reducing the interest rates charged under this section in such a manner as to ensure the future solvency and self-supporting nature of the loan program. However, no reduction in interest rates shall occur if the variable rate debt, if converted to a fixed rate, requires retention of the amounts in order to meet projections.

(6) Notwithstanding the rate prescribed for acquisition of a home as provided in subsections (1) to (5) of this section, the department may periodically establish separate and distinct interest rates for home improvement loans granted before January 1, 2020. [Formerly 407.072; 1985 c.296 §6; 1987 c.221 §7; 1989 c.171 §48; 1989 c.728 §4; 1997 c.214 §4; 2005 c.625 §36; 2019 c.223 §14]

Source: Section 407.325 — Rate of interest on loans; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors407.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 407.135 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 407 / Section 407.135
407.135 Authority of department
Status: in_force

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs is authorized and empowered, in the name and in behalf of the state, to make or participate in the making of residential loans under this chapter; to undertake commitments to make residential loans; to purchase and sell residential loans; to commence and prosecute to judgment all suits, actions and proceedings necessary to protect the interest of the state; to bid on property offered for sale under such proceedings and to acquire title to property for and in behalf of the state as a result of such proceedings; to accept deeds from borrowers in lieu of foreclosure; to sell, transfer, convey, lease or assign any property acquired by the department for and in behalf of the state; to make repairs and improvements or alterations; to pay taxes, liens and charges of every kind superior to the lien of the state; to pay the principal and interest on any obligations incurred in connection with such property; to dispose of such property; and otherwise to administer such property in such manner as the department deems to the best interest of the state. All money received by the department from the sale, leasing or other disposition of any property shall be paid over to the State Treasurer and deposited in the Oregon War Veterans’ Bond Sinking Account. [Formerly 407.080; 1987 c.652 §3; 2003 c.576 §439; 2005 c.625 §20; 2019 c.223 §6]

Source: Section 407.135 — Authority of department; disposition of certain moneys , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors407.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.490 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.490
408.490 Purchase of United States flags for placement on veterans’ graves
Status: in_force

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 Day, upon the graves of deceased war veterans of the United States who are interred within the county. [1953 c.355 §1]

Source: Section 408.490 — Purchase of United States flags for placement on veterans’ graves , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.560 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.560
408.560 Use of public buildings for meetings of veterans’ and auxiliary organizations
Status: in_force

In counties where there is no armory belonging to or under control of state authority, the county courts or boards of county commissioners, upon written application of the commander or president of any organized unit of war veterans or its auxiliary, shall allow its unit organized in such county, free of cost, to occupy a portion of the courthouse or any other public building, when such occupancy does not materially interfere with occupancy of the building for the original purposes for which it was intended. [Amended by 1961 c.454 §210]

VETERANS’ FACILITIES

Source: Section 408.560 — Use of public buildings for meetings of veterans’ and auxiliary organizations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.393 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.393
408.393 Incurring city indebtedness for Oregon Veterans’ Home
Status: in_force

In connection with the exercise of the powers granted by ORS 408.390 (City acquisition of land for Oregon Veterans’ Home) , such incorporated cities may incur such indebtedness and issue such bonds, warrants or other evidences of debt as their respective charters may authorize. [Formerly 408.520]

Source: Section 408.393 — Incurring city indebtedness for Oregon Veterans’ Home , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 406.050 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 406 / Section 406.050
406.050 Additional powers and duties of director or department
Status: in_force

In addition to other powers and duties, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs is authorized:

(1) To cooperate with officers and agencies of the United States in all matters affecting veterans’ welfare.

(2) To accept monetary and nonmonetary grants, donations and gifts on behalf of this state from any person or governmental or nongovernmental entity. The department shall deposit with the State Treasurer all monetary grants, donations and gifts received. The State Treasurer shall credit the amounts deposited to a trust fund established for the purposes of this section. Moneys in the trust fund are continuously appropriated to the department and may be expended for the purposes specified in subsections (3), (4) and (5) of this section. Interest earned on the moneys in the trust fund established under this subsection shall accrue to the trust fund.

(3) To expend all or any portion of a monetary grant, donation or gift for the purposes specified in the grant, donation or gift.

(4) To expend moneys in the trust fund established under subsection (2) of this section as the department deems appropriate for purposes consistent with the department’s authority under Articles XI-A and XI-F(2) of the Oregon Constitution and under this chapter and ORS chapters 88, 273, 407 and 408 if:

(a) The department determines that the purpose specified in the grant, donation or gift has been satisfied, has expired or is not feasible or appropriate; or

(b) Expenditure of trust fund moneys is not limited by the specific terms of a specific grant, donation or gift.

(5) To expend or otherwise dispose of a nonmonetary grant, donation or gift received by selling or otherwise converting a grant, donation or gift into moneys unless the sale or conversion is inconsistent with a limitation specified in the grant, donation or gift. Notwithstanding a specified limitation, the department may sell or otherwise convert a nonmonetary grant, donation or gift into moneys if the department determines that the limitation has been satisfied, has expired or is not feasible or appropriate. The department shall deposit the moneys realized from any sale or conversion under this subsection into the trust fund established in subsection (2) of this section.

(6) If the department determines that the nature of a nonmonetary grant, donation or gift makes its use by the department, or its sale or conversion to moneys for use by the department not feasible or appropriate, to donate or otherwise transfer all or any portion of the nonmonetary grant, donation or gift to:

(a) A person or governmental or nongovernmental entity that the department determines is engaged in serving veterans or veterans’ survivors or dependents.

(b) A veteran or veteran’s survivor or dependent whom the department determines is in need of emergency assistance.

(7) To act as agent or attorney in fact for any veteran and the dependents or beneficiaries of any veteran relating to rights under any federal or state law.

(8) To act without bond as a fiduciary appointed by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to manage the benefits and pay debts for:

(a) A person who qualifies for benefits from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs; and

(b) A dependent, an immediate family member, a survivor or a former spouse who has not remarried of a person who qualifies for benefits, or who qualified for benefits while alive, from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, as those persons are defined by rule by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

(9) To act without bond as a representative payee appointed by and under the rules of the United States Social Security Administration for any veteran and the dependents or beneficiaries of any veteran who receives federal Social Security or Supplemental Security Income benefits.

(10) To act without bond as conservator of the estate of:

(a) A person who qualifies for benefits from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

(b) A dependent, an immediate family member, a survivor or a former spouse who has not remarried of a person who qualifies for benefits, or who qualified for benefits while alive, from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, as those persons are defined by rule by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

(11) On behalf of the State of Oregon, to extend such assistance as the department determines to be reasonably required to any veteran and to the dependents of any such veteran, in the prosecution of any claim before the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, or any other federal or state agency, the securing of employment or relief and any other benefits to which the veteran and the dependents of the veteran might be entitled.

(12) To require and collect such reasonable service charges as the department determines, by rule, are necessary and expedient to carry out a duty, or to exercise a power or authority, conferred on the department by law.

(13) To adopt rules and regulations with respect to all matters of administration to carry into effect the purposes of this section. [Amended by 1965 c.374 §1; 1967 c.172 §1; 1973 c.823 §127; 1987 c.425 §5; 1991 c.67 §94; 1995 c.106 §1; 1999 c.52 §1; 2001 c.102 §1; 2003 c.152 §1; 2005 c.625 §8; 2009 c.41 §8; 2009 c.602 §§1,1a; 2015 c.381 §1]

Source: Section 406.050 — Additional powers and duties of director or department; grants, donations and gifts; rules; service charges , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors406.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 406.141 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 406 / Section 406.141
406.141 Reversion of appropriations to Veterans’ Services Fund
Status: in_force

(1) On December 31 in each odd-numbered year, all amounts remaining unspent by a state agency from statutory allocations made from the Veterans’ Services Fund to that agency for the prior biennium shall revert to the Veterans’ Services Fund.

(2) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to allocations for debt service, capital construction, continuing contracts, contested claims or special allocations designated by legislative action. [2017 c.730 §2]

Note: See note under 406.140 (Veterans’ Services Fund) .

Source: Section 406.141 — Reversion of appropriations to Veterans’ Services Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors406.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.385 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.385
408.385 Roseburg Oregon Veterans’ Home
Status: in_force

(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’ Home and the Roseburg Oregon Veterans’ Home facilities will not be sufficient to provide for the needs of the veterans of Oregon, the director may begin planning for and developing the Fourth Oregon Veterans’ Home. [1995 c.591 §5; 2011 c.296 §1; 2011 c.657 §1a; 2019 c.224 §5]

Note: See note under 408.365 (Use of state moneys for operation of Oregon Veterans’ Homes) .

Source: Section 408.385 — Roseburg Oregon Veterans’ Home; planning for and development of Fourth Oregon Veterans’ Home , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 406.130 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 406 / Section 406.130
406.130 Veterans’ Services Account
Status: in_force

There hereby is established in the General Fund of the State Treasury an account to be known as the Veterans’ Services Account. Moneys in the Veterans’ Services Account are continuously appropriated to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and shall be used by the department for grants and services supplied to veterans by the department under ORS chapters 406 and 408, and for expenses of administration of such grants and services. [1987 c.658 §2; 2005 c.625 §14]

Source: Section 406.130 — Veterans’ Services Account; uses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors406.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.375 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.375
408.375 Operation and management of Oregon Veterans’ Homes
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of Veterans’ Affairs shall enter into a contract with a nongovernmental entity for the operation and management of each Oregon Veterans’ Home. The director shall contract with an entity that is experienced in the operation and staffing of long term care facilities, as defined in ORS 442.015 (Definitions) .

(2) The contract executed under this section is subject to the requirements of ORS chapters 279A and 279B, except ORS 279A.140 (State procurement of goods and services) and 279B.235 (Condition concerning hours of labor) , and must provide that:

(a) The party who contracts to manage and operate the Oregon Veterans’ Home is responsible for hiring and maintaining the necessary staff for the facility.

(b) The Director of Veterans’ Affairs assign one or more state employees, in the discretion of the director, to provide oversight of the management of the facility.

(c) The Oregon Veterans’ Home may only admit residents who are any of the following:

(A) A veteran.

(B) The spouse or surviving spouse of a veteran.

(C) The parent of a child who died while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States.

(D) Any other person who is eligible for admittance according to criteria adopted by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs by rule and consistent with federal law. [1995 c.591 §4; 2003 c.794 §274; 2007 c.668 §1; 2011 c.414 §1; 2019 c.224 §3]

Note: See note under 408.365 (Use of state moneys for operation of Oregon Veterans’ Homes) .

Source: Section 408.375 — Operation and management of Oregon Veterans’ Homes; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 407.225 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 407 / Section 407.225
407.225 Processing of loan application
Status: in_force

(1) When the Department of Veterans’ Affairs receives an application pursuant to ORS 407.205 (Application for loan) , the department shall immediately process the application.

(2) The security for the loan must consist of the property to be acquired by the applicant and must be secured by a mortgage or trust deed in the full amount of the loan.

(3) The mortgage or trust deed must:

(a) Be either a first lien on the property, subject to subsection (4) of this section, or a lien insured by mortgagee’s title insurance against loss from any prior encumbrance; and

(b) Provide that the borrower, or any subsequent owner of the secured property, may pay all or any part of the loan at any time without penalty.

(4) The department may make subordinate loans secured by the same security if there are no intervening liens between the first lien of the department created under this section and the recorded liens securing repayment of such subordinate loans. Such consecutive liens, for the purposes of this chapter, shall be deemed collectively as a first lien upon the security. [Formerly 407.050; 1985 c.296 §3; 1997 c.214 §2; 2003 c.49 §1; 2005 c.20 §1; 2005 c.625 §31; 2013 c.228 §1; 2019 c.223 §12; 2021 c.13 §2]

Source: Section 407.225 — Processing of loan application; security , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors407.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 407.169 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 407 / Section 407.169
407.169 Escrow accounts
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Veterans’ Affairs shall make escrow accounts available to current and future borrowers and contract purchasers in connection with loan agreements and purchase contracts made under this chapter.

(2) Escrow accounts established under this section shall be consistent with general lending and servicing standards for real estate loan agreements in this state and with the standards used by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and the Federal Housing Administration.

(3) Notwithstanding ORS 86.245 (Interest on security protection deposits) (5) and (7), the Department of Veterans’ Affairs shall pay interest to a borrower or contract purchaser on funds deposited in the escrow account for the borrower or contract purchaser in the manner and at the rate of interest described in ORS 86.245 (Interest on security protection deposits) (1) to (4).

(4) The department shall adopt such rules as the department considers necessary to establish criteria for implementation of this section.

(5) As used in this section, “escrow account” means any account which is part of a real estate loan agreement or purchase contract, whether incorporated into the agreement or contract or as part of a separately executed document, whereby the borrower makes periodic prepayment to the department of estimated property taxes and hazard insurance premiums, and the department pays the charges out of the account at the due dates. [1989 c.580 §2; 1995 c.182 §4; 2005 c.625 §24; 2019 c.223 §8]

Source: Section 407.169 — Escrow accounts; standards; interest; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors407.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 406.320 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 406 / Section 406.320
406.320 Qualification of veterans’ organization for state aid
Status: in_force

Organizations desiring to apply for benefits under ORS 406.310 (Director authorized to aid veterans’ organizations) shall submit to the Director of Veterans’ Affairs statements of their expenditures incurred in conducting their rehabilitation programs, in acting under power of attorney for veterans in connection with claims for benefits, in assisting veterans in prosecutions of their claims and in solution of problems arising out of previous military service. However, a veterans’ organization does not qualify for benefits under ORS 406.310 (Director authorized to aid veterans’ organizations) unless it has carried on a program of veterans’ rehabilitation work in Oregon for not less than two years immediately preceding.

Source: Section 406.320 — Qualification of veterans’ organization for state aid , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors406.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.250 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.250
408.250 Rights and duties of person replacing public officer in military service
Status: in_force

During the period any public officer is absent on leave pursuant to ORS 408.240 (Status and rights of public officer and employee during and after military duty) , a substitute shall serve in the place and stead of the public officer. Such substitute shall be appointed by the authority having power to have appointed the substitute as successor had such office become vacant. The substitute shall qualify by taking an oath of office, and by giving bond in an amount and conditioned as required by law for the officer for whom the substitute has been appointed, or, in the event no bond is required by law, then as the appointing authority directs. The substitute shall be designated by the title of the office, followed by the words “pro tem.” The substitute shall be invested with the authority, duties and responsibilities, and shall receive the emoluments of the office, in lieu of the officer for whom the person is the substitute.

Source: Section 408.250 — Rights and duties of person replacing public officer in military service , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.237 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.237
408.237 Interviews of veteran applicants for public service position required
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Eligibility list” means a list of ranked eligible candidates for a civil service position who have become eligible for the position through a test or series of tests and who will be considered for the civil service position in ranked order.

(b) “Transferable skill” means a skill that a veteran has obtained through military education or experience that substantially relates, directly or indirectly, to the civil service position for which the veteran is applying.

(2) When an interview is a component of the selection process for a civil service position or for an eligibility list for a civil service position, a public employer shall interview each veteran:

(a) Whom the public employer determines meets the minimum qualifications and special qualifications for the civil service position or eligibility list; and

(b) Who submits application materials that the public employer determines show sufficient evidence that the veteran has the transferable skills required and requested by the public employer for the civil service position or eligibility list.

(3) A public employer is not required to comply with subsection (2) of this section if the employer conducts interviews only as part of the process of selecting a candidate for a civil service position from an eligibility list.

(4) A public employer may consult with the Oregon Military Department and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs to determine whether certain military education or experience produces a transferable skill.

(5) The Department of Veterans’ Affairs shall provide training to veterans on how to show evidence of transferable skills in an application for a civil service position or eligibility list.

(6) Violation of subsection (2) of this section is an unlawful employment practice under ORS chapter 659A.

(7) A veteran claiming to be aggrieved by a violation of subsection (2) of this section may file a complaint under ORS 659A.820 (Complaints) . [2011 c.484 §2]

Source: Section 408.237 — Interviews of veteran applicants for public service position required; exception , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 407.131 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 407 / Section 407.131
407.131 Discount of principal
Status: in_force

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs, by rule, may discount a portion of the principal payable to the department in connection with a home or farm loan or in connection with a purchase contract for a home or farm if such action results in economic benefit to the home and farm loan program after considering the time value of money. [1987 c.509 §4; 2005 c.625 §19]

Source: Section 407.131 — Discount of principal; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors407.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 406.310 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 406 / Section 406.310
406.310 Director authorized to aid veterans’ organizations
Status: in_force

From funds available to the office of the Director of Veterans’ Affairs for this purpose, the director, with advice from the Advisory Committee, is authorized to aid veterans’ organizations that have been accredited by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and counties of the state, in connection with their respective programs of service to veterans. [Amended by 1991 c.67 §95; 2007 c.401 §1; 2009 c.41 §19]

Source: Section 406.310 — Director authorized to aid veterans’ organizations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors406.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 406.120 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 406 / Section 406.120
406.120 Conservatorship Services Account
Status: in_force

(1) The Conservatorship Services Account is established as a separate account within the Oregon War Veterans’ Fund. The Conservatorship Services Account shall consist of all moneys received by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs as payment of claims arising under ORS 406.100 (Claims against estate by department) .

(2) The moneys in the Conservatorship Services Account are continuously appropriated to the department for payment of expenses incurred while serving as conservator, personal representative, fiduciary or representative payee.

(3) Moneys in the Conservatorship Services Account shall be held and set aside separately from the other moneys in the Oregon War Veterans’ Fund, but such account may be accounted for as part of the Oregon War Veterans’ Fund. [1989 c.932 §2; 2005 c.625 §13; 2015 c.381 §4]

Source: Section 406.120 — Conservatorship Services Account; sources; use , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors406.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 407.415 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 407 / Section 407.415
407.415 Issuance of bonds
Status: in_force

In order to provide funds for the purposes specified in Article XI-A of the Oregon Constitution, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs may request the State Treasurer to issue bonds in accordance with the provisions of ORS chapter 286A. [Formerly 407.140; 2001 c.98 §2; 2005 c.625 §43; 2007 c.783 §181]

Source: Section 407.415 — Issuance of bonds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors407.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.270 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.270
408.270 Restoration of employee’s seniority and tenure
Status: in_force

Upon the termination of any leave granted by ORS 408.240 (Status and rights of public officer and employee during and after military duty) , every public employee shall be restored to the position without loss of seniority or other benefits. It is the intention of the Legislative Assembly that such employee shall be restored in such manner as to give the employee the status in employment that the employee would have enjoyed if the employee had continued in such employment continuously from the time of entering the Armed Forces until the time of restoration to such employment. Any person so restored to the position shall not be discharged from such position without cause within one year after such restoration. Any employee who has not completed the probationary period in the position at the time of leaving for military duty, shall, upon returning to such position, be required to serve the remainder of such probationary period, notwithstanding the granting of continuous time credit for time served in the Armed Forces.

Source: Section 408.270 — Restoration of employee’s seniority and tenure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 406.460 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 406 / Section 406.460
406.460 Limitation on use of funds by county governing body
Status: in_force

(1) A county governing body that receives funds under ORS 406.454 (Distribution formula) may not use the funds to supplant moneys appropriated by the county governing body for county veterans’ service officers.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, if a county governing body reduces appropriations to county programs, the county governing body may reduce the amount of moneys appropriated for county veterans’ service officers by an amount not greater than the average percentage reduction imposed on all county programs for the same period of time.

(b) A county governing body that reduces the amount of moneys appropriated for county veterans’ services officers under paragraph (a) of this subsection shall certify to the Director of Veterans’ Affairs that the amount of the reduction is not greater than the average percentage reduction imposed on all county programs for the same period of time.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, if the amount of moneys distributed to a county governing body by the Director of Veterans’ Affairs to enhance and expand the services provided by county veterans’ service officers appointed under ORS 408.410 (Appointment of county service officer) for biennia beginning after June 30, 2007, is less than the amount of moneys distributed to the county governing body for the 2005-2007 biennium, the county governing body may reduce the amount of moneys appropriated by the county governing body for county veterans’ service officers by an amount not greater than the same percentage of reduction. [2005 c.836 §6]

Note: See note under 406.458 (Consultation with Association of Oregon Counties) .

Source: Section 406.460 — Limitation on use of funds by county governing body; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors406.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 406.464 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 406 / Section 406.464
406.464 Volunteer veterans’ guides
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The county governing body in each county may appoint one or more volunteer veterans’ guides to provide support services and assistance to veterans, spouses and dependents of veterans, and survivors of veterans, within the county.

(b) The Department of Veterans’ Affairs may appoint one or more volunteer veterans’ guides to provide support services and assistance to veterans, spouses and dependents of veterans, and survivors of veterans, whom the department serves.

(2) A volunteer veterans’ guide shall provide volunteer services under the direction of:

(a) The county veterans’ service officers appointed under ORS 408.410 (Appointment of county service officer) , as described in ORS 406.450 (Services provided by county veterans’ service officers) ; or

(b) The Department of Veterans’ Affairs, as appropriate.

(3) The duties of a volunteer veterans’ guide may include, but are not limited to:

(a) Developing and maintaining relationships with the local community and local service providers for veterans;

(b) Assisting and referring veterans to county and local providers of support services and programs for food, shelter and health care within the county;

(c) Assisting county veterans’ service officers or state veterans’ service officers in developing, planning and implementing outreach to local veterans; and

(d) Assisting county veterans’ service officers or state veterans’ service officers by providing administrative services, including handling of telephone calls, scheduling client appointments, greeting clients, doing client intake, distributing materials, doing mailings, and handling, scanning and copying of documents and files.

(4) The county governing body or the department, as appropriate, shall:

(a) Conduct a fingerprint-based criminal records check on an applicant for a volunteer veterans’ guide position prior to appointing the person to the position; and

(b) Require the volunteer veterans’ guide to sign an oath of confidentiality relating to all information received by the guide that relates to clients and applicants or recipients of veterans’ benefits or public assistance, including but not limited to names, addresses, telephone numbers, and personal, financial and medical information.

(5) The volunteer veterans’ guide shall serve as a volunteer and receive no compensation. The county or the department, as appropriate, may reimburse the volunteer veterans’ guide for expenses, may provide the guide with business cards bearing the county’s or the department’s official logo and may provide the guide with office space and equipment, if available or necessary.

(6) The department may provide training for volunteer veterans’ guides and county veterans’ service officers on implementation of this section and offer opportunities for sharing innovative practices and ideas.

(7) As used in this section:

(a) “Survivor” means the spouse or a dependent of a deceased veteran.

(b) “Veteran” has the meaning given that term in ORS 408.225 (Definitions for ORS 408.225 to 408.237) . [2015 c.574 §1; 2023 c.173 §9]

Note: 406.464 (Volunteer veterans’ guides) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 406 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 406.464 — Volunteer veterans’ guides; duties; training , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors406.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.242 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.242
408.242 Public employees in Active Guard Reserve Program
Status: in_force

ORS 408.240 (Status and rights of public officer and employee during and after military duty) (4)(a) does not apply to a public employee who leaves a position under ORS 408.240 (Status and rights of public officer and employee during and after military duty) (1) to enter or reenter the Active Guard Reserve Program under 32 U.S.C. 502(f). [2005 c.38 §1]

Note: 408.242 (Public employees in Active Guard Reserve Program) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 408 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 408.242 — Public employees in Active Guard Reserve Program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 407.305 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 407 / Section 407.305
407.305 Assumption of previous loan by eligible veteran
Status: in_force

When a veteran who is eligible for a loan under this chapter and Article XI-A of the Oregon Constitution seeks to acquire a home or farm that is serving as security for a previous loan made under this chapter, the veteran may choose either to receive a new loan for the property or to assume the previous loan. If the loan balance for the loan being assumed does not exceed the amount of the veteran’s entitlement under ORS 407.205 (Application for loan) , the interest rate to be paid on the assumed loan balance shall be the rate per annum prescribed under ORS 407.315 (Interest rate for veteran’s assumption) . In addition to the amount assumed, the veteran may apply for and receive additional funds to be applied to the purchase price. The interest rate to be paid on the additional funds shall be the rate per annum currently prescribed under ORS 407.325 (Rate of interest on loans) . The sum of the assumed loan balance and the additional funds shall not exceed the amount of the veteran’s entitlement under ORS 407.205 (Application for loan) or the maximum loan amount prescribed by ORS 407.205 (Application for loan) (3)(b) or (c). An assumption or an assumption with additional funds under this section shall be deemed to be one loan and the veteran making the assumption or the assumption with additional funds shall be deemed to be a borrower for the purposes of ORS 407.145 (Purchase and control of property) , 407.205 (Application for loan) , 407.215 (Certain loans excludable from maximum loan amount) , 407.325 (Rate of interest on loans) , 407.385 (Prohibition against using loan for purpose other than farm or home acquisition) , 407.465 (Loan cancellation life insurance) and 407.475 (Persons insurable under ORS 407.465) . [Formerly 407.063; 1985 c.296 §5; 1987 c.221 §4; 1995 c.238 §6; 2013 c.228 §2; 2019 c.223 §21]

Source: Section 407.305 — Assumption of previous loan by eligible veteran; additional funds; maximum amount , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors407.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.425 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.425
408.425 Inspection of discharge papers
Status: in_force

(1) Each county clerk who receives a request to inspect veteran discharge papers that are recorded under ORS 408.420 (Recording discharge papers) shall produce the recorded discharge papers for inspection if:

(a) The request for inspection is made in writing;

(b) The request sets forth the name, address and telephone number of the requester;

(c) The request sets forth the name and the date of birth or the last four digits of the Social Security number of the veteran; and

(d) The request is made by:

(A) The veteran or the spouse, legal guardian or personal representative of the veteran;

(B) A county veterans’ service officer appointed under ORS 408.410 (Appointment of county service officer) ;

(C) A representative of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs; or

(D) A licensed funeral establishment seeking to ascertain if a decedent was a veteran for the purpose of obtaining veteran’s burial benefits.

(2) This section does not create a cause of action and may not be asserted as the basis of a per se negligence claim.

(3) Each county clerk may adopt additional policies in order to protect recorded discharge papers from malicious or unlawful use and policies regarding copying of recorded discharge papers.

(4) Each county clerk shall maintain in the records of the county clerk a copy of each request for inspection of recorded discharge information for a period of at least 10 years after the date the request is received by the county clerk. [2009 c.500 §3; 2009 c.500 §3a]

Note: 408.425 (Inspection of discharge papers) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 408 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 408.425 — Inspection of discharge papers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 406.450 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 406 / Section 406.450
406.450 Services provided by county veterans’ service officers
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of Veterans’ Affairs shall establish a program to enhance and expand the services provided by county veterans’ service officers appointed under ORS 408.410 (Appointment of county service officer) .

(2) The program shall:

(a) Conduct outreach and provide veterans, spouses and dependents of veterans or survivors of veterans with:

(A) Information regarding veterans’ benefit programs and other benefit programs; and

(B) Assistance by trained representatives who are certified by the state in applying for all federal and state veterans’ benefits and aid to which veterans, spouses and dependents of veterans or survivors of veterans may be entitled on account of the veterans’ military service and in appealing any denial of veterans’ benefits or aid;

(b) Develop and offer informational materials and training opportunities for county veterans’ service officers;

(c) Develop a comprehensive and coordinated statewide network of information and referral resources for veterans, spouses and dependents of veterans or survivors of veterans;

(d) Ensure that the receipt of veterans’ benefits or aid does not adversely impact other benefits or aid that a veteran, the spouse or dependent of a veteran or a survivor of a veteran may be receiving or may be eligible to receive; and

(e) Facilitate coordination of computer systems to ensure the seamless transfer of information. [2005 c.836 §2; 2007 c.357 §2]

Source: Section 406.450 — Services provided by county veterans’ service officers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors406.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 406.140 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 406 / Section 406.140
406.140 Veterans’ Services Fund
Status: in_force

There is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund, the Veterans’ Services Fund, to be administered by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services. Interest earned by the fund is credited to the fund. Pursuant to Article XV, section 4f, of the Oregon Constitution, one and one-half percent of the net proceeds from the Oregon State Lottery shall be deposited in the Veterans’ Services Fund. All moneys transferred from the State Lottery Fund and all other moneys authorized to be transferred to the Veterans’ Services Fund from whatever source are appropriated continuously to provide services for the benefit of veterans. [2017 c.730 §1]

Note: 406.140 (Veterans’ Services Fund) to 406.146 (Veterans’ Housing and Community Services Department Dedicated Lottery Fund) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 406 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 406.140 — Veterans’ Services Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors406.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 406.077 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 406 / Section 406.077
406.077 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Coordinator
Status: in_force

(1) The position of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Coordinator is created within the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

(2) The duties of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Coordinator include, but are not limited to:

(a) Conducting outreach to, and providing assistance designed for the unique needs of, veterans who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender, and to the spouses and dependents of such veterans.

(b) Providing assistance to veterans who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender in applying for an upgrade to the character of a discharge from service or a change in the narrative reason for a discharge from service.

(c) Providing assistance in applying for and obtaining veterans’ benefits and benefits available through other programs that provide services and resources to veterans who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender, and to the spouses and dependents of such veterans.

(d) Providing assistance to veterans who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender in applying for, and in appealing any denial of, federal and state veterans’ benefits and aid that such veterans, and the spouses and dependents of such veterans, may be entitled to.

(e) Developing and distributing informational materials to veterans who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender, and to the spouses and dependents of such veterans, regarding veterans’ benefits and other benefit programs that provide services and resources to veterans who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender, and to the spouses and dependents of such veterans. [2015 c.847 §1]

Note: 406.077 (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Coordinator) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 406 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 406.077 — Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Coordinator , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors406.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 407.335 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 407 / Section 407.335
407.335 Rate of interest payable by transferee
Status: in_force

(1) The rate of interest referred to in ORS 407.275 (Terms of loan to veteran and transferee) (2) shall be prescribed periodically by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, taking into consideration the solvency of the loan program and the interest rates currently prevailing in this state for loans secured by residential property. However, a transfer may not be made at a rate lower than the interest rate existing on the loan immediately prior to the transfer.

(2) When the department considers it necessary to change the rate of interest under subsection (1) of this section, the department, after 30 days’ notice to the public, may prescribe a new rate under this section.

(3) During the term of a loan for which the interest rate was initially prescribed under subsection (1) of this section, the department may periodically prescribe the interest rate to be paid by the transferee. However, the interest rate for such loans may not at any time be less than the rate initially prescribed under subsection (1) of this section nor exceed a rate which is one percent higher than the rate initially prescribed under subsection (1) of this section.

(4) The department may prescribe the interest rate to be paid by the transferee at a rate greater than the rate described in subsection (3) of this section, but only to the extent necessary to avoid invoking the provisions of section 4, Article XI-A of the Oregon Constitution.

(5) Except for a sale or transfer to the original borrower, the surviving spouse, unremarried former spouse, surviving child or stepchild of the original borrower, or a veteran eligible for a loan under this chapter and Article XI-A of the Oregon Constitution, only one sale or transfer of the property referred to in ORS 407.275 (Terms of loan to veteran and transferee) (2) is permitted after July 20, 1983. In the event of a second sale or transfer of the property, or any part thereof, the entire unpaid balance of the loan for the property may become immediately due and payable at the discretion of the department as prescribed by rule. [Formerly 407.073; 1987 c.221 §8; 1987 c.653 §1; 1989 c.490 §1; 2005 c.625 §38]

Source: Section 407.335 — Rate of interest payable by transferee; limit on transfers; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors407.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.440 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.440
408.440 Land of enlisted person exempt from foreclosure and judicial sale during war
Status: in_force

No suit or action shall be commenced or maintained, during the period provided for in this section, to foreclose any mortgage upon real property, or to collect the debt secured thereby, if the land covered by the mortgage is owned, wholly or in part, by an enlisted person in the Army or Navy of the United States, who enlisted therein in the volunteer forces or who enlisted in the National Guard of the United States and of the State of Oregon and the organization of the enlisted person was called into the service of the United States. The lands of any such soldier or sailor shall be exempt from judicial sale for the satisfaction of any judgment during the period provided for in this section. This moratorium shall extend only during the period of actual service in the army or navy forces of the United States, and in no case shall begin prior to the day on which the Congress of the United States declares war, nor continue after 60 days subsequent to the conclusion of such war. All statutes of limitation in effect in this state shall be suspended during the period described in this section, as to such mortgages, debts and judgments.

Source: Section 408.440 — Land of enlisted person exempt from foreclosure and judicial sale during war , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 406.144 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 406 / Section 406.144
406.144 Veterans’ Department of Veterans’ Affairs Dedicated Lottery Fund
Status: in_force

The Veterans’ Department of Veterans’ Affairs Dedicated Lottery Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. The Veterans’ Department of Veterans’ Affairs Dedicated Lottery Fund consists of moneys allocated or transferred to the fund from the Veterans’ Services Fund established under ORS 406.140 (Veterans’ Services Fund) . The moneys in the Veterans’ Department of Veterans’ Affairs Dedicated Lottery Fund are continuously appropriated to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs to provide services for the benefit of veterans. Moneys in the fund may be used only for purposes for which moneys in the Veterans’ Services Fund may be used under ORS 406.140 (Veterans’ Services Fund) and Article XV, section 4f, of the Oregon Constitution. [2017 c.730 §3]

Note: See note under 406.140 (Veterans’ Services Fund) .

Source: Section 406.144 — Veterans’ Department of Veterans’ Affairs Dedicated Lottery Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors406.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 407.555 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 407 / Section 407.555
407.555 Auditing and payment of claims
Status: in_force

Except as provided in ORS 407.415 (Issuance of bonds) , all claims duly approved by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, incurred in pursuance of this chapter, shall be paid by warrants drawn upon the State Treasurer by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services upon the appropriate funds for the payment of such claims. [Formerly 407.190; 2005 c.625 §52; 2019 c.223 §17]

Source: Section 407.555 — Auditing and payment of claims , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors407.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 407.515 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 407 / Section 407.515
407.515 Oregon War Veterans’ Bond Sinking Account
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon War Veterans’ Bond Sinking Account is created as a restricted account within the Oregon War Veterans’ Fund. The sinking account shall consist of:

(a) All moneys received as payments on principal and interest of loans made under ORS 407.125 (Loans to qualified person) ;

(b) All moneys received as accrued interest upon bonds sold;

(c) All moneys derived from tax levies provided for in ORS 291.445 (Certificate of state agency that issues general obligation bonds) ;

(d) All moneys derived from the sale, rental or administration of property acquired by foreclosure or other proceeding, or deed;

(e) All moneys received as interest upon investments of the account and the Oregon War Veterans’ Fund;

(f) All moneys received as proceeds from the sale of refunding bonds; and

(g) All other moneys accruing under this chapter not required to be credited to the Oregon War Veterans’ Fund.

(2) Disbursements from the sinking account shall be made upon submission of duly verified claims that are approved by the Director of Veterans’ Affairs. The Secretary of State may audit the claims in the manner that other claims against the state are audited. The moneys in the sinking account, other than those derived from tax levies and from sales of refunding bonds, are continuously appropriated for payment of expenses of administration of this chapter. The moneys in the sinking account may be invested as provided in ORS 293.701 (Definitions for ORS 293.701 to 293.857) to 293.857 (Separate accounts for each local government) .

(3) Amounts in the sinking account shall be held and set aside separately from the amounts in the Oregon War Veterans’ Fund and any other funds or assets of this state, but such account may be accounted for as part of the Oregon War Veterans’ Fund.

(4) The debt service reserve account within the sinking account shall be maintained as a subaccount within the sinking account dedicated to provide funds for the payment of bonds issued under authority of Article XI-A of the Oregon Constitution.

(5) Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to impair any covenant or agreement with the holders of such bonds heretofore entered into by the director on behalf of this state with respect to the maintenance of the sinking account as heretofore constituted and any such covenant and agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

(6) The director may create subaccounts in the sinking account necessary for appropriate administration of the director’s duties including, but not limited to, providing for the issuance, security, payment or administration of bonds or to preserve the federally tax exempt status of bonds issued on a federally tax exempt basis. The director may segregate such subaccounts from other subaccounts used for other purposes including, but not limited to, the issuance, security, payment or administration of bonds or other obligations, whether previously or subsequently issued. [Formerly 407.170; 1987 c.425 §7; 1987 c.652 §13; 1989 c.932 §4; 1991 c.220 §12; 2001 c.98 §4; 2011 c.222 §2; 2019 c.223 §16]

Source: Section 407.515 — Oregon War Veterans’ Bond Sinking Account; sources; use , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors407.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.720 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.720
408.720 County may finance activities of veterans’ service officer
Status: in_force

(1) The governing body of a county may set apart in the county treasury a special fund for the purpose of financing the employment and the activities of the service officer appointed under ORS 408.410 (Appointment of county service officer) . If an unobligated balance remains in the special fund at the end of a fiscal year, the unobligated balance may be carried forward to the next fiscal year and expended for the purposes described in this subsection.

(2) If the unobligated balance in the special fund at the beginning of a fiscal year is not sufficient to finance the employment and activities of the service officer for the entire fiscal year, all expenses incurred under ORS 408.410 (Appointment of county service officer) and 408.720 (County may finance activities of veterans’ service officer) to 408.740 (Appointment and duties of county veterans’ relief officer) shall be paid from the general funds in the treasury of the county. [Amended by 1963 c.9 §24; 1991 c.459 §398; 1995 c.557 §2; 2023 c.173 §8]

Source: Section 408.720 — County may finance activities of veterans’ service officer; county general funds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.115 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.115
408.115 Veteran Educational Bridge Grant Program
Status: in_force

(1) The Veteran Educational Bridge Grant Program is established within the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. Under the program, the department shall conduct outreach and provide grants to veterans who:

(a) Are pursuing and enrolled in a course of study that is in or part of:

(A) Any program for which United States Department of Veterans Affairs education benefits may be used;

(B) A career school licensed under ORS 345.010 (Definitions for ORS 345.010 to 345.340 and 345.992 to 345.997) to 345.340 (Recommended minimum standards) ;

(C) An apprenticeship program that is registered with the State Apprenticeship and Training Council; or

(D) An on-the-job training program offered by a public employer;

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Are eligible to receive federal, state or other financial assistance based on prior service in the Armed Forces of the United States; or

(B) Demonstrate a need for student financial aid from any federal or state assistance program, including Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965;

(c) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Are unable to complete a degree, apprenticeship or training program within the expected completion period because one or more required courses or apprenticeship or training hours are not available until a later date; or

(B) Have debt on a student account due to an overpayment of federal or state tuition benefits or prior course withdrawal that prevents enrollment in a future term; and

(d) Are making satisfactory academic progress or progress in a program described in paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(2) Grants under the program:

(a) May not exceed $5,000 per veteran; and

(b) May be made only when there are sufficient moneys in the Veteran Educational Bridge Grant Program Fund established under ORS 408.125 (Veteran Educational Bridge Grant Program Fund) to make the grants.

(3) The Department of Veterans’ Affairs shall adopt rules for the implementation and operation of the program, including eligibility requirements for grant applicants.

(4) As used in this section, “veteran” has the meaning given that term in ORS 408.225 (Definitions for ORS 408.225 to 408.237) and includes disabled veterans, as defined in ORS 408.225 (Definitions for ORS 408.225 to 408.237) . [2019 c.527 §1; 2023 c.303 §1]

Note: 408.115 (Veteran Educational Bridge Grant Program) and 408.125 (Veteran Educational Bridge Grant Program Fund) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 408 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Note: The repeal of statutes in ORS chapter 345 by section 17, chapter 273, Oregon Laws 2023, becomes operative July 1, 2024. See section 19, chapter 273, Oregon Laws 2023. Until July 1, 2024, the reference to the series 345.010 (Definitions for ORS 345.010 to 345.340 and 345.992 to 345.997) to 345.340 (Recommended minimum standards) should be considered a reference to the series 345.010 (Definitions for ORS 345.010 to 345.340 and 345.992 to 345.997) to 345.450 (Annual inspection fee) . See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 408.115 — Veteran Educational Bridge Grant Program; eligibility requirements; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 407.315 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 407 / Section 407.315
407.315 Interest rate for veteran’s assumption
Status: in_force

(1) When a veteran assumes a previous loan under ORS 407.305 (Assumption of previous loan by eligible veteran) , the interest rate to be paid by the veteran from the date of assumption shall be the rate per annum prescribed periodically by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, taking into consideration the solvency of the loan program and the interest rates currently prevailing in this state for loans secured by owner-occupied residential property.

(2) The department shall make a cash flow projection to determine if assumptions at the interest rate established under subsection (1) of this section are among the causes of a negative cash flow projection for the loan program. The cash flow projection required by this section shall be an estimate of the revenue received from the repayment of loans, interest earnings, administrative expenses of the loan program, payment of interest and principal on outstanding debt and other relevant factors during the period in which current outstanding bonds are required to be retired.

(3) If the cash flow projection required under subsection (2) of this section indicates that assumptions of loans at the interest rate established under subsection (1) of this section are a cause of a negative cash flow projection for the loan program, the department, by rule and notwithstanding ORS 407.325 (Rate of interest on loans) (3), shall increase the interest rate to be paid for loans assumed under ORS 407.305 (Assumption of previous loan by eligible veteran) to the lowest rate per annum that assures a positive cash flow projection, but not exceeding the rate then prescribed under ORS 407.325 (Rate of interest on loans) . [1982 s.s.1 c.11 §15; 1987 c.221 §5; 1987 c.564 §1; 2005 c.625 §35; 2019 c.223 §22]

Source: Section 407.315 — Interest rate for veteran’s assumption; variable rate; effect of rate on cash flow; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors407.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).