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BILL · 2009–10 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2SHB 2867

HB 2867: Early learning

Promoting early learning.

Summary

  • Makes legislative findings relating to the connection between early childhood development and children's social and academic functioning and success in school and beyond, and the current shortage of high-quality programs for children age birth to 3 years and their parents and caregivers.
  • Adds to the primary duties of the Department of Early Learning (DEL) the responsibility to develop a comprehensive birth-to-three plan to provide education and support through a continuum of options.
  • Directs the DEL to develop a birth-to-three plan, including recommended appropriation levels, and report to the Legislature by December 1, 2010.

From the Second Substitute House Bill Report (2SHB 2867), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 232, Laws of 2010
  1. IntroducedJan 15, 2010
  2. Out of committeeFeb 9, 2010
  3. Passed HouseFeb 15, 2010
  4. Passed SenateMar 5, 2010
  5. GovernorMar 29, 2010
  6. LawMar 29, 2010
Prime sponsor
Ruth Kagi (D-32)
Introduced
January 15, 2010 in the House
Last action
March 29, 2010
Session law
Chapter 232, Laws of 2010
Requested by
Governor
Companion bill
SB 6517
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2867, SHB 2867, 2SHB 2867

AN ACT Relating to early learning;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Ruth Kagi (D-32)

9 co-sponsors (9 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Mike Sells D-38Scott White D-46Senator D-22Maralyn Chase D-32Lynn Kessler D-24Dawn Morrell D-25Kevin Van De Wege D-24Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney D-46Bob Hasegawa D-11

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed February 15, 2010
Version voted on: 2SHB 2867
66 Yea 32 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat61000
Republican53200
How each member voted

Yea (66)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 5, 2010
Version voted on: 2SHB 2867
43 Yea 2 Nay 2 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29020
Republican14202
How each member voted

Nay (2)

Absent (2)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 8, 2010
Version voted on: 2SHB 2867
73 Yea 24 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat61000
Republican122401
How each member voted

Yea (73)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Governor signed. (2SHB 2867)
  2. Effective date 6/10/2010. (2SHB 2867)
  3. Chapter 232, 2010 Laws. (2SHB 2867)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (2SHB 2867)
  5. President signed. (2SHB 2867)
  6. Speaker signed. (2SHB 2867)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 73; nays, 24; absent, 0; excused, 1. (2SHB 2867)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (2SHB 2867)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 43; nays, 2; absent, 2; excused, 2. (2SHB 2867)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2SHB 2867)
  11. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments. (2SHB 2867)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (2SHB 2867)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (2SHB 2867)
  14. Minority; without recommendation. (2SHB 2867)
  15. EDU - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (2SHB 2867)
  16. First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education. (2SHB 2867)
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 66; nays, 32; absent, 0; excused, 0. (2SHB 2867)
  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2SHB 2867)
  19. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (2SHB 2867)
  20. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SHB 2867)
  21. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  22. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (2SHB 2867)
  23. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 2867)
  24. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  25. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (2SHB 2867)
  26. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 2867)
  27. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  28. Minority; do not pass. (2SHB 2867)
  29. WAYS - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (2SHB 2867)
  30. WAYS - Executive action taken by committee. (SHB 2867)
  31. WAYS - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2867)
  32. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 2867)
  33. Minority; do not pass.
  34. WAYS - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  35. WAYS - Executive action taken by committee.
  36. Referred to Ways & Means. (SHB 2867)
  37. Referred to Ways & Means.
  38. ELCS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2867)
  39. ELCS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  40. ELCS - Executive action taken by committee.
  41. First reading, referred to Early Learning & Children's Services.

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