What does Oregon Senate Bill SB 1596 do?

SB 1596: Relating to play-based learning.

When was Oregon Senate Bill SB 1596 introduced?

SB 1596 was introduced on Feb 02, 2026.

What's the current status of Oregon Senate Bill SB 1596?

The latest action on SB 1596 by the Senate was: Work Session scheduled. on Feb 10, 2026.

Who introduced Oregon Senate Bill SB 1596?

SB 1596 was introduced by Lew Frederick.

Bill tracking in Oregon - SB 1596 (2026 legislative session)

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Feb 02, 2026
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SB 1596

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Relating to play-based learning.

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Senate • Feb 10, 2026: Work Session scheduled.

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Introduced

Work Session • Senate Education

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Feb 10, 2026 08:00am

HR B

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Lew Frederick
primary
(D - 22)
James Manning Jr.
primary
(D - 7)
Wlnsvey Campos
cosponsor
(D - 18)
Jeff Golden
cosponsor
Kayse Jama
cosponsor
Floyd Prozanski
cosponsor
Suzanne Weber
cosponsor
Tom Andersen
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Mark Gamba
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Ken Helm
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Shannon Isadore
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Emily McIntire
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Travis Nelson
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Hai Pham
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Lamar Wise
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Feb 10, 2026 | Senate
- Work Session scheduled.
Feb 05, 2026 | Senate
- Public Hearing held.
Feb 02, 2026 | Senate
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
- Referred to Education.

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IntroducedPDF

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Staff Preliminary SMS -- Senate Committee On Education 2/10/2026 (SB 1596 Preliminary SMS)PDF
Staff Preliminary SMS -- Senate Committee On Education 2/5/2026 (SB 1596 Preliminary SMS)PDF
staff Witness Registration -- Senate Committee On Education 2/5/2026 (SB 1596 (witness registration))PDF
Testimony: David Haines -- Oppose PDF
Testimony: Liz Marlia Stein -- Support PDF
Testimony: Maggie Staley -- Support PDF
Testimony: Elaine Harris -- Support PDF
Testimony: David LaPorte -- Support Oregon Public Education NetworkPDF
Testimony: Kathy Hirsh-Pasek -- Support PDF
Testimony: Sarah Gooding -- Support PDF
Testimony: Nikole Emerson -- Support private citizen and educatorPDF
Testimony: Bernadette Harnish -- Support PDF
Testimony: M Gemma Marlia-Johnson -- Support PDF
Testimony: Laurie Paulsen -- Support PDF
Testimony: Bill Bordeaux -- Support PDF
Testimony: Soobin Oh -- Support PDF
Testimony: Deborah Vandell -- Support PDF
Testimony: Rocky McNeff -- Support PDF
Testimony: Jessica Langsam -- Support PDF
Testimony: Saumi Bonds -- Support PDF
Testimony: Angela Vargas -- Support PDF
Testimony: Lyzett Gutierrez -- Support Private citizenPDF
Testimony: Reed Scott Schwalbach -- Support PDF
Testimony: Joy Gulseth -- Support PDF
Testimony: Hannah Huber -- Support PDF
Testimony: Mary Greisen -- Support PDF
Testimony: Lauren Adams -- Support PDF

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Measures/Overview/SB1596

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