STATE BILLOR HB 4022PASSED

Relating to children's literacy.

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.

Status: Passed; Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date: Mar 17, 2026; 240 days ago
Current chamber: House of Representatives
Session: 2026 Regular Session

OR HB 4022 · PassedMar 17

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Bill details

Last action: Chapter 8, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027. · Mar 17, 2026

Bill history

Newest first.

Mar 17, 2026Chapter 8, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027.House

Mar 5, 2026Governor signed.House

Feb 27, 2026President signed.Senate

Feb 26, 2026Speaker signed.House

Feb 25, 2026Third reading. Carried by Patterson. Passed. Ayes, 27; Nays, 1--Robinson; Excused, 2--Drazan, Smith DB.Senate

Feb 24, 2026Second reading.Senate

Feb 24, 2026Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.Senate

Feb 19, 2026Work Session held.Senate

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Feb 17, 2026Public Hearing held.Senate

Feb 11, 2026Referred to Early Childhood and Behavioral Health.Senate

Feb 11, 2026First reading. Referred to President's desk.Senate

Feb 10, 2026Vote explanation(s) filed by Bunch.House

Feb 10, 2026Third 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.House

Feb 9, 2026Second reading.House

Feb 6, 2026Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.House

Feb 5, 2026Work Session held.House

Feb 3, 2026Public Hearing held.House

Feb 2, 2026Referred to Early Childhood and Human Services.House

Feb 2, 2026First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.House

Recorded votes

House Committee Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)Feb 5, 2026 · House · 7 yea · 0 nayPassed

House Third ReadingFeb 10, 2026 · House · 53 yea · 4 nayPassed

Senate Committee Do pass the A-Eng billFeb 19, 2026 · Senate · 4 yea · 0 nayPassed

Senate Third ReadingFeb 25, 2026 · Senate · 27 yea · 1 nayPassed

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