Oregon HB 4132 — Relating to veterans; and prescribing an effective date.

Oregon, 2026R1. HB 4132: Relating to veterans; and prescribing an effective date.

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Latest action

April 13, 2026 — Chapter 117, (2026 Laws): Effective date July 1, 2026.

Summary

[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.] [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.] 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. Increases an expenditure limitation for the purpose of the grant program. 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.

Sponsors

• Paul Evans — primary sponsor
• Ben Bowman — primary sponsor
• Hai Pham — primary sponsor
• James Manning Jr. — primary sponsor
• Matt Bunch
• Farrah Chaichi
• April Dobson
• Dacia Grayber
• Shannon Isadore
• Bobby Levy
• Sarah McDonald
• Lesly Muñoz
• Travis Nelson
• Mark Owens
• Sue Rieke Smith
• Ricki Ruiz
• Lamar Wise
• Daniel Nguyen
• Rick Lewis
• Cyrus Javadi
• David Gomberg
• Tom Andersen
• Zach Hudson
• Thuy Tran
• Jason Kropf
• Mari Watanabe
• Jules Walters
• Mark Gamba
• Pam Marsh
• Willy Chotzen
• Fred Girod
• Lew Frederick
• Janeen Sollman — primary sponsor
• Mark Meek
• Deb Patterson
• David Brock Smith
• Christine Drazan

Bill text

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Recorded votes

Legislative history

1. April 13, 2026Chapter 117, (2026 Laws): Effective date July 1, 2026.
2. April 7, 2026Governor signed.
3. March 10, 2026President signed.
4. March 10, 2026Speaker signed.
5. March 6, 2026Vote explanation(s) filed by Sollman.
6. March 6, 2026Third reading. Carried by Manning Jr. Passed.
7. March 5, 2026Second reading.
8. March 5, 2026Recommendation: Do pass the B-Eng. bill.
9. March 4, 2026Referred to Ways and Means.
10. March 4, 2026First reading. Referred to President's desk.
11. March 3, 2026Third reading. Carried by Evans. Passed.
12. March 2, 2026Second reading.
13. February 28, 2026Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.
14. February 27, 2026Work Session held.
15. February 26, 2026Work Session held.
16. February 26, 2026Returned to Full Committee.
17. February 23, 2026Assigned to Subcommittee On Transportation and Economic Development.
18. February 16, 2026Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
19. February 16, 2026Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
20. February 12, 2026Work Session held.
21. February 5, 2026Public Hearing held.
22. February 2, 2026Referred to Emergency Management and Veterans with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
23. February 2, 2026First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

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