OR HB 4132
enactedRelating to veterans; and prescribing an effective date.
Oregon · 2026 Regular Session · lower
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Did OR HB 4132 pass?
Yes. OR HB 4132 has been enacted into law. Latest recorded action (2026-04-13): Chapter 117, (2026 Laws): Effective date July 1, 2026.
What is OR HB 4132 about?
[<i>Declares that it is the goal of the Legislative Assembly to fund the Department of Veterans' Affairs in an amount that is not less than $10,000,000, from the General Fund, in 2015 dollars, adjusted for inflation.</i>] [<i>Requires the Director of Veterans' Affairs to add additional full-time positions within the department. Creates in the department the position of Veterans Employment Coordinator.</i>] Requires the director to be a veteran who has received a discharge or release under other than dishonorable conditions. Allows the director to appoint a deputy director, subject to approval by the Governor. Directs the department to develop and implement a grant program for suicide prevention and workforce training and preparation. Allows moneys in the Veterans' Services Fund to be used for the grant program. <b>Increases an expenditure limitation for the purpose of the grant program.</b> Directs the director to distribute moneys appropriated for county veterans' service officer programs on a quarterly basis. Directs the department to provide a report on the quarterly distribution process. Changes who are allowed to request county veteran discharge records. Increases, from $5,000 to $10,000, the cap on the individual grant amount that is allowed under the Veteran Educational Bridge Grant Program. Directs the Judicial Department, in consultation with the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission, to study methods for providing access to veterans' treatment courts to residents of each county or judicial district. Takes effect on July 1, 2026.
Who sponsors OR HB 4132?
Janeen Sollman, James Manning Jr., Hai Pham and 2 others are the primary sponsors of OR HB 4132, joined by 32 cosponsors.
Description
[<i>Declares that it is the goal of the Legislative Assembly to fund the Department of Veterans' Affairs in an amount that is not less than $10,000,000, from the General Fund, in 2015 dollars, adjusted for inflation.</i>] [<i>Requires the Director of Veterans' Affairs to add additional full-time positions within the department. Creates in the department the position of Veterans Employment Coordinator.</i>] Requires the director to be a veteran who has received a discharge or release under other than dishonorable conditions. Allows the director to appoint a deputy director, subject to approval by the Governor. Directs the department to develop and implement a grant program for suicide prevention and workforce training and preparation. Allows moneys in the Veterans' Services Fund to be used for the grant program. <b>Increases an expenditure limitation for the purpose of the grant program.</b> Directs the director to distribute moneys appropriated for county veterans' service officer programs on a quarterly basis. Directs the department to provide a report on the quarterly distribution process. Changes who are allowed to request county veteran discharge records. Increases, from $5,000 to $10,000, the cap on the individual grant amount that is allowed under the Veteran Educational Bridge Grant Program. Directs the Judicial Department, in consultation with the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission, to study methods for providing access to veterans' treatment courts to residents of each county or judicial district. Takes effect on July 1, 2026.
- Introduced
- 2026-02-02
- Latest action
- 2026-04-13 — Chapter 117, (2026 Laws): Effective date July 1, 2026.
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Janeen Sollmanprimary
- James Manning Jr.primary
- Hai Phamprimary
- Ben Bowmanprimary
- Paul Evansprimary
- Fred Girodcosponsor
- Willy Chotzencosponsor
- Pam Marshcosponsor
- Mark Gambacosponsor
- Jules Walterscosponsor
- Mari Watanabecosponsor
- Jason Kropfcosponsor
- Thuy Trancosponsor
- Zach Hudsoncosponsor
- Tom Andersencosponsor
- David Gombergcosponsor
- Cyrus Javadicosponsor
- Christine Drazancosponsor
- Daniel Nguyencosponsor
- Lamar Wisecosponsor
- Ricki Ruizcosponsor
- Sue Rieke Smithcosponsor
- Mark Owenscosponsor
- Travis Nelsoncosponsor
- Lesly Muñozcosponsor
- Sarah McDonaldcosponsor
- Bobby Levycosponsor
- Shannon Isadorecosponsor
- Dacia Graybercosponsor
- April Dobsoncosponsor
- Farrah Chaichicosponsor
- Matt Bunchcosponsor
- Rick Lewiscosponsor
- David Brock Smithcosponsor
- Deb Pattersoncosponsor
- Mark Meekcosponsor
- Lew Frederickcosponsor
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
Newest first
2026-04-13
Chapter 117, (2026 Laws): Effective date July 1, 2026.
2026-04-07
Governor signed.
executive-signature
2026-03-10
President signed.
passage
2026-03-10
Speaker signed.
passage
2026-03-06
Vote explanation(s) filed by Sollman.
2026-03-06
Third reading. Carried by Manning Jr. Passed.
passage,reading-3
2026-03-05
Second reading.
reading-2
2026-03-05
Recommendation: Do pass the B-Eng. bill.
committee-passage-favorable
2026-03-04
Referred to Ways and Means.
referral-committee
2026-03-04
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
introduction,reading-1,referral-committee
2026-03-03
Third reading. Carried by Evans. Passed.
passage,reading-3
2026-03-02
Second reading.
reading-2
2026-02-28
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.
committee-passage-favorable
2026-02-27
Work Session held.
2026-02-26
Work Session held.
2026-02-26
Returned to Full Committee.
2026-02-23
Assigned to Subcommittee On Transportation and Economic Development.
referral-committee
2026-02-16
Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
referral-committee
2026-02-16
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
committee-passage-favorable
2026-02-12
Work Session held.
2026-02-05
Public Hearing held.
2026-02-02
Referred to Emergency Management and Veterans with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
referral-committee
2026-02-02
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
introduction,reading-1,referral-committee
Versions
Documents
Votes
Heard and Reported Out with Amendments
2026-02-12 · pass · 6-1
Member-level votes (7)
- Court Boice: yes
- Paul Evans: yes
- Dacia Grayber: yes
- Rick Lewis: yes
- Alek Skarlatos: no
- Thuy Tran: yes
- Mari Watanabe: yes
Heard and Reported Out with Amendments
2026-02-27 · pass · 48-0
Member-level votes (24)
- Ben Bowman: yes
- Vikki Breese-Iverson: yes
- Lucetta Elmer: yes
- Paul Evans: yes
- David Gomberg: yes
- Emerson Levy: yes
- Rob Nosse: yes
- Mark Owens: yes
- E. Werner Reschke: yes
- Ricki Ruiz: yes
- Tawna Sanchez: yes
- Gregory Smith: yes
- Andrea Valderrama: yes
- Dick Anderson: yes
- Wlnsvey Campos: yes
- Lew Frederick: yes
- Fred Girod: yes
- Kate Lieber: yes
- James Manning Jr.: yes
- Mike McLane: yes
- Courtney Neron Misslin: yes
- David Brock Smith: yes
- Janeen Sollman: yes
- Bruce Starr: yes
Third reading. Carried by Evans. Passed.
2026-03-03 · pass · 55-2
Member-level votes (60)
- Shannon Isadore: yes
- Kim Wallan: yes
- Nancy Nathanson: yes
- Zach Hudson: yes
- Travis Nelson: yes
- Lesly Muñoz: yes
- Matt Bunch: yes
- Thuy Tran: yes
- Farrah Chaichi: yes
- Kevin Mannix: yes
- Ed Diehl: absent
- Ben Bowman: yes
- Tawna Sanchez: yes
- Dacia Grayber: yes
- Nathan Sosa: yes
- Dwayne Yunker: yes
- Emerson Levy: yes
- Jeffrey Helfrich: yes
- Mark Gamba: yes
- Court Boice: yes
- Annessa Hartman: absent
- Cyrus Javadi: yes
- E. Werner Reschke: yes
- Alek Skarlatos: no
- Mari Watanabe: yes
- Gregory Smith: yes
- Julie Fahey: yes
- Mark Owens: yes
- Jason Kropf: yes
- Willy Chotzen: yes
- Darin Harbick: yes
- Sarah McDonald: yes
- Susan McLain: yes
- Boomer Wright: yes
- Ricki Ruiz: yes
- Darcey Edwards: yes
- April Dobson: yes
- Emily McIntire: yes
- Jules Walters: yes
- Virgle Osborne: yes
- John Lively: yes
- Pam Marsh: yes
- Bobby Levy: yes
- Anna Scharf: yes
- Lisa Fragala: yes
- Lamar Wise: yes
- Andrea Valderrama: absent
- Jami Cate: no
- Tom Andersen: yes
- Paul Evans: yes
- Sue Rieke Smith: yes
- David Gomberg: yes
- Vikki Breese-Iverson: yes
- Rob Nosse: yes
- Ken Helm: yes
- Rick Lewis: yes
- Shelly Boshart Davis: yes
- Daniel Nguyen: yes
- Hai Pham: yes
- Lucetta Elmer: yes
Third reading. Carried by Manning Jr. Passed.
2026-03-06 · pass · 29-0
Member-level votes (30)
- Rob Wagner: yes
- Dick Anderson: yes
- Wlnsvey Campos: yes
- Fred Girod: yes
- James Manning Jr.: yes
- Janeen Sollman: yes
- Bruce Starr: yes
- Diane Linthicum: yes
- Suzanne Weber: yes
- Mark Meek: yes
- Kathleen Taylor: yes
- Noah Robinson: yes
- Christine Drazan: yes
- David Brock Smith: yes
- Sara Gelser Blouin: yes
- Deb Patterson: yes
- Mike McLane: yes
- Todd Nash: yes
- Courtney Neron Misslin: yes
- Lew Frederick: yes
- Chris Gorsek: yes
- Floyd Prozanski: yes
- Kim Thatcher: yes
- Kate Lieber: yes
- Kayse Jama: yes
- Anthony Broadman: yes
- Jeff Golden: yes
- Cedric Hayden: absent
- Khanh Pham: yes
- Lisa Reynolds: yes
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