Relating to loans to certain veterans enrolled in higher education.
Summary
Establishes Oregon Educational and Workforce Development Bridge Loan Program in Department of Veterans' Affairs to conduct outreach and provide loans to veterans and disabled veterans who are enrolled in approved course of study, approved professional training, approved workforce development program or approved apprenticeship in connection with institution of higher education, and who are eligible to receive federal educational aid or other financial assistance that is temporarily unavailable. Establishes Oregon Educational and Workforce Development Bridge Loan Program Fund. Authorizes Director of Veterans' Affairs to use moneys in Veterans' Educational Aid Account for purposes of program.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2017
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2017
Last action Jul 7, 2017
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Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Jul 7, 2017
Legislature · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
legislature
Apr 17, 2017
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
legislature
Apr 17, 2017
Legislature · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
legislature
Jan 18, 2017
Committee
Referred to Veterans and Emergency Preparedness with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
legislature
Jan 9, 2017
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
legislature
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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