All Roll Calls
Yes: 159 • No: 75
WashingtonHB 11282025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Establishing a child care workforce standards board.
Sponsored By: Mary Fosse (Democratic)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Child care board members and timeline
The law takes effect June 11, 2026. The Governor appoints members by September 1, 2026, including three worker reps and three employer reps (one family home and one with 15 or fewer employees), plus a training rep and a parent rep. The DCYF Secretary and L&I Director also serve. Worker and employer members serve four-year terms after an initial 2-, 3-, and 4-year stagger. The first meeting is by October 1, 2026; the board elects a chair and meets at least quarterly. Six yes votes are needed for any recommendation. L&I provides staff, and members receive compensation and travel reimbursement under state law.
New board to raise child care pay
The law creates the Washington Child Care Workforce Standards Board. The board recommends minimum pay and job standards for child care workers, statewide or by region or role. First priorities are staffing, hiring, retention, and staff-to-child ratios. It can use wage data, collective bargaining agreements, worker testimony, and government tools to shape its advice. It sends its recommendations to the Department of Labor and Industries. The board cannot set licensing rules or suggest standards that are weaker than current law.
Open reports and data rules for board
The board must post its findings and recommendations on L&I’s website. Each report shows how every member voted, and minority reports are allowed. The board follows state rulemaking and public records laws. It must comply with antitrust rules and can limit access to some data to stay within the law. L&I and DCYF must sign a data-sharing agreement by October 1, 2026.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Mary Fosse
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Adam Bernbaum
Democratic • House
Alex Ramel
Democratic • House
Alicia Rule
Democratic • House
April Berg
Democratic • House
Beth Doglio
Democratic • House
Chris Stearns
Democratic • House
Cindy Ryu
Democratic • House
Clyde Shavers
Democratic • House
Dan Bronoske
Democratic • House
Darya Farivar
Democratic • House
Dave Paul
Democratic • House
David Hackney
Democratic • House
Debra Lekanoff
Democratic • House
Edwin Obras
Democratic • House
Emily Alvarado
Democratic • House
Gerry Pollet
Democratic • House
Greg Nance
Democratic • House
Jake Fey
Democratic • House
Jamila Taylor
Democratic • House
Joe Timmons
Democratic • House
Julia Reed
Democratic • House
Julio Cortes
Democratic • House
Kristine Reeves
Democratic • House
Lauren Davis
Democratic • House
Lillian Ortiz-Self
Democratic • House
Lisa Callan
Democratic • House
Lisa Parshley
Democratic • House
Liz Berry
Democratic • House
Melanie Morgan
Democratic • House
Monica Jurado Stonier
Democratic • House
Natasha Hill
Democratic • House
Nicole Macri
Democratic • House
Osman Salahuddin
Democratic • House
Roger Goodman
Democratic • House
Sharlett Mena
Democratic • House
Sharon Wylie
Democratic • House
Shaun Scott
Democratic • House
Shelley Kloba
Democratic • House
Steve Bergquist
Democratic • House
Strom Peterson
Democratic • House
Tarra Simmons
Democratic • House
Timm Ormsby
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/9/2026
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate
Yes: 68 • No: 27 • Other: 3
Senate vote • 3/4/2026
3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate
Yes: 28 • No: 19 • Other: 2
House vote • 2/13/2026
3rd Reading & Final Passage
Yes: 63 • No: 29 • Other: 6
Actions Timeline
Effective date 6/11/2026.
3/23/2026HouseChapter 148, 2026 Laws.
3/23/2026HouseGovernor signed.
3/23/2026legislatureDelivered to Governor.
3/12/2026legislaturePresident signed.
3/11/2026legislatureSpeaker signed.
3/11/2026legislaturePassed final passage; yeas, 68; nays, 27; absent, 0; excused, 3.
3/9/2026HouseHouse concurred in Senate amendments.
3/9/2026HouseHeld on calendar.
3/4/2026HouseThird reading, passed; yeas, 28; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 2.
3/4/2026HouseRules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
3/4/2026HouseFloor amendment(s) adopted.
3/4/2026HousePlaced on second reading by Rules Committee.
2/27/2026HousePassed to Rules Committee for second reading.
2/24/2026HouseMinority; do not pass.
2/23/2026HouseLC - Majority; do pass.
2/23/2026HouseFirst reading, referred to Labor & Commerce.
2/17/2026HouseThird reading, passed; yeas, 63; nays, 29; absent, 0; excused, 6.
2/13/2026HouseRules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
2/13/2026House2nd substitute bill substituted.
2/13/2026HouseRules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
2/12/2026HouseReferred to Rules 2 Review.
2/9/2026HouseAPP - Executive action taken by committee.
2/9/2026HouseMinority; do not pass.
2/9/2026HouseMinority; without recommendation.
2/9/2026House
Bill Text
Session Law
3/26/2026
Bill as Passed Legislature
3/11/2026
Second Substitute
2/10/2026
Substitute Bill
2/12/2025
Original Bill
1/13/2025
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