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Oregon House Bill 4112 increases lottery funding for the outdoor school program to $54.06 million for the 2025-2027 biennium

Original title: Increases the biennial lottery allocation made for the outdoor school program.

Last action · March 6, 2026: In committee upon adjournment.Sponsors: Zach Hudson and 49 others

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What This Bill Proposed

Official description

Digest: The Act raises the amount of lottery moneys for outdoor school. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.9). Increases the biennial lottery allocation made for the outdoor school program. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Why it matters

The measure directs an additional $6 million in state lottery funds toward student outdoor education programs for the 2025-2027 .

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Outdoor School Education Fund

Receives an increased statutory lottery allocation of $54,060,583 for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the outdoor school lottery allocation increased by?
The allocation is increased by $6 million, moving from $48,060,583 to $54,060,583.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.

Procedural history

7 actions
  1. Mar 6, 2026House
    In committee upon adjournment.
  2. Feb 17, 2026House
    Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
  3. Feb 17, 2026House
    Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
  4. Feb 16, 2026House
    Work Session held.
  5. Feb 11, 2026House
    Public Hearing held.
  6. Feb 2, 2026House
    Referred to Education with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
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  1. Feb 2, 2026House
    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Version history

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Sponsors

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Rep Smith GCosponsorNo profile match
Sen PhamCosponsorNo profile match
Sen Smith DBCosponsorNo profile match

Connected Entities

Administrative Services Economic Development Fund, Outdoor School Education Fund
OrganizationAdministrative Services Economic Development Fund“Fund source for the outdoor school program allocation”Map →
OrganizationOutdoor School Education Fund“Recipient fund for the increased lottery allocation”Map →

Sources

Open source document

olis.oregonlegislature.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz15
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