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OregonHB 40222026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Relating to children's literacy.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Free monthly books for Oregon kids

Eligible Oregon children from birth to age five get one free, age-appropriate book each month when enrolled. Families pay nothing for the books or mailing. The program promotes early reading and school readiness.

Nonprofit runs kids' book program; state pays up to half

The Department hires a statewide 501(c)(3) nonprofit to run the program and make it available to all eligible children across Oregon. The nonprofit pays a national partner for wholesale books and mailing, promotes enrollment, and raises private funds. Each fiscal year, state money may cover no more than 50% of book and mailing costs; other funds must fill the rest. A dedicated account holds appropriations, donations, and interest, and the Early Learning Council can set rules with the Department.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 91 • No: 5

Senate vote • 2/25/2026

Third reading. Carried by Patterson. Passed.

Yes: 27 • No: 1

Senate vote • 2/19/2026

Early Childhood and Behavioral Health: Heard and Reported Out

Yes: 4 • No: 0

House vote • 2/10/2026

Third reading. Carried by Bowman. Passed.

Yes: 53 • No: 4

House vote • 2/5/2026

Early Childhood and Human Services: Heard and Reported Out with Amendments

Yes: 7 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

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

    3/17/2026House

  2. Governor signed.

    3/5/2026House

  3. President signed.

    2/27/2026Senate

  4. Speaker signed.

    2/26/2026House

  5. Third reading. Carried by Patterson. Passed.

    2/25/2026Senate

  6. Second reading.

    2/24/2026Senate

  7. Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.

    2/24/2026Senate

  8. Work Session held.

    2/19/2026Senate

  9. Public Hearing held.

    2/17/2026Senate

  10. Referred to Early Childhood and Behavioral Health.

    2/11/2026Senate

  11. First reading. Referred to President's desk.

    2/11/2026Senate

  12. Vote explanation(s) filed by Bunch.

    2/10/2026House

  13. Third reading. Carried by Bowman. Passed.

    2/10/2026House

  14. Second reading.

    2/9/2026House

  15. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.

    2/6/2026House

  16. Work Session held.

    2/5/2026House

  17. Public Hearing held.

    2/3/2026House

  18. Referred to Early Childhood and Human Services.

    2/2/2026House

  19. First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

    2/2/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    2/25/2026

    PDF

  • A-Engrossed

    2/6/2026

    PDF

  • House Amendments to Introduced

    2/6/2026

    PDF

  • HECHS Amendment -1 (Adopted)

    2/5/2026

    PDF

  • HECHS Amendment -1 (Proposed)

    2/3/2026

    PDF

  • Introduced

    1/28/2026

    PDF

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