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BILL · 2007–08 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1663

HB 1663: Early child development

Regarding early child development and learning.

Summary

  • Establishes an Early Learning Advisory Council.
  • Directs the Department of Early Learning (DEL) to implement a five-star voluntary rating system for child care centers and early education programs.
  • Outlines the private-public responsibilities between the DEL and Thrive By Five Washington.
  • Directs the Children's Trust Fund of Washington to fund home visitation programs.

From the House Bill Report (HB 1663), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 24, 2007
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Ruth Kagi (D-32)
Introduced
January 24, 2007 in the House
Last action
January 14, 2008
Companion bill
SB 5828
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1663, SHB 1663

AN ACT Relating to early child development and learning;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Ruth Kagi (D-32)

21 co-sponsors (19 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Larry Haler R-8Maureen Walsh R-16Pat Sullivan D-47Sherry Appleton D-23Tami Green D-28Larry Seaquist D-26Bill Fromhold D-49Christopher Hurst D-31Sharon Tomiko Santos D-37Mary Helen Roberts D-21Mary Lou Dickerson D-36Timm Ormsby D-3Mike Sells D-38Steve Conway D-29Dennis Flannigan D-27Maralyn Chase D-32Dawn Morrell D-25Kathy Haigh D-35Helen Sommers D-36Geoff Simpson D-47Jeannie Darneille D-27

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1663)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 1663)
  4. Referred to Appropriations.
  5. ELCS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1663)
  6. ELCS - Executive action taken by committee.
  7. ELCS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  8. First reading, referred to Early Learning & Children's Services.

HB 1663 in other sessions

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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