HB4022Introduced in the House
Relating to children's literacy.
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The Act establishes a program to provide a free book each month to certain children. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.5). Establishes the Oregon Imagination Library Program to provide a free book each month to eligible children, encourage children to develop a love of reading and learning and improve school readiness, third-grade reading proficiency and high school graduation rates. Directs the Department of Early Learning and Care to implement and administer the program. Authorizes the Early Learning Council, in consultation with the department, to adopt rules necessary to implement the program. Establishes the Oregon Imagination Library Account within the department for purposes of funding the program.
Where it stands
Chapter 8, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027.
March 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Third Reading · February 25, 2026
27
Yes
1
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
30 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| David Smith | 1 | Absent |
| Noah Robinson | 2 | No |
| Jeffrey Golden | 3 | Yes |
| Floyd Prozanski | 4 | Yes |
| Richard Anderson | 5 | Yes |
| Cedric Hayden | 6 | Yes |
| James Manning | 7 | Yes |
| Sara Gelser Blouin | 8 | Yes |
| Fred Girod | 9 | Yes |
| Deb Patterson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Early Childhood and Human Services.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
Second reading.
Third reading. Carried by Bowman. Passed. Ayes, 53; Nays, 4--Bunch, Cate, Harbick, Reschke; Excused, 1--Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 2--Boshart Davis, Speaker Fahey.
Vote explanation(s) filed by Bunch.
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Early Childhood and Behavioral Health.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
Second reading.
Third reading. Carried by Patterson. Passed. Ayes, 27; Nays, 1--Robinson; Excused, 2--Drazan, Smith DB.
Speaker signed.
President signed.
Governor signed.
Chapter 8, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oregon Legislature website
- House Committee On Early Childhood and Human Services Amendment #-1 (amendment)
- House Committee On Early Childhood and Human Services Amendment #-1 (amendment)
- Open Government Impact (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Witness Registration (supplement)
- Fiscal Impact (supplement)
- Revenue Impact (supplement)
- Staff Summary (supplement)
- Revenue Impact Statement (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Fiscal Impact Statement (supplement)
- Open Government Impact (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Staff Summary (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Witness Registration (supplement)
- Witness Registration (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
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- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
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