SB 5701Updated Apr 14, 2026
State Government / Oregon / Legislation / HB 4022
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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.
Latest development · Mar 17, 2026
Chapter 8, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027.
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Chapter 8, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027.
Governor signed.
President signed.
Speaker signed.
Third reading. Carried by Patterson. Passed.
Second reading.
Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
Work Session held.
Public Hearing held.
Referred to Early Childhood and Behavioral Health.
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Vote explanation(s) filed by Bunch.
Third reading. Carried by Bowman. Passed.
Second reading.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
Work Session held.
Public Hearing held.
Referred to Early Childhood and Human Services.
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
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