HB4057Introduced in the House
Relating to the development of children; and declaring an emergency.
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Tells DELC to provide information to some people who are looking for child care. Allows ODHS to provide that information on behalf of DELC. (Flesch Readability Score 67.7). [Digest: Tells DELC to provide information to some people who are looking for child care. Allows ODHS to provide that information on behalf of DELC. Directs DELC, with ODE and TSPC, to review background checks for people who work with kids and submit a report to the legislature. Takes effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.3).] Directs the Department of Early Learning and Care to provide standardized information on all publicly funded early learning and care programs and resources available in this state to people who apply for or are placed on the waitlist for the Employment Related Day Care subsidy program. Allows the Early Learning System Director to delegate this responsibility to the Department of Human Services by interagency agreement with the Director of Human Services. [Directs the Department of Early Learning and Care, in consultation with the Department of Education and the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission, to review and develop recommendations on background check requirements for publicly funded staff working under the jurisdiction of these agencies and submit a report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to education and early learning and care no later than September 15, 2026.] Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Where it stands
Chapter 110, (2026 Laws): Effective date April 7, 2026.
April 13, 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 · March 3, 2026
28
Yes
1
No
1
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
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| David Smith | 1 | Yes |
| 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 with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and subsequent referral to Ways and Means be rescinded.
Subsequent referral to Ways and Means rescinded by order of the Speaker.
Second reading.
Third reading. Carried by Wise. Passed. Ayes, 44; Nays, 2--Boice, Yunker; Excused, 4--Hartman, Lewis, Sosa, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 10--Boshart Davis, Bunch, Diehl, Elmer, Gomberg, McIntire, Nguyen D, Skarlatos, Watanabe, Speaker Fahey.
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Early Childhood and Behavioral Health.
Public Hearing and Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
Second reading.
Third reading. Carried by Anderson. Passed. Ayes, 28; Nays, 1--Robinson; Excused, 1--Linthicum.
Starr declared potential conflict of interest by unanimous consent.
Speaker signed.
President signed.
Governor signed.
Chapter 110, (2026 Laws): Effective date April 7, 2026.
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 #-2 (amendment)
- House Committee On Early Childhood and Human Services Amendment #-2 (amendment)
- House Committee On Early Childhood and Human Services Amendment #-1 (amendment)
- House Committee On Early Childhood and Human Services Amendment #-2 (amendment)
- House Committee On Early Childhood and Human Services Amendment #-1 (amendment)
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- Staff Summary (supplement)
- Fiscal Impact Statement (supplement)
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- Staff Summary (supplement)
- Witness Registration (supplement)
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- Enrolled (text)
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