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BILL · 2013–14 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2SHB 1723

HB 1723: Early learning services

Concerning early learning opportunities.

Summary

  • Creates a technical working group to examine child care and early learning eligibility processes and funding streams.
  • Grants schools administering the Washington Kindergarten Inventory of Developing Skills (WaKIDS) the authority to utilize up to three school days at the start of the school year to meet with parents and families.
  • Defines Early Achievers, Early Start, and the Washington State Preschool Program.
  • Outlines expectations for the Department of Early Learning with regards to the Washington State Preschool Program, Working Connections Child Care, Early Achievers, home visiting services, and subsidy rates.
  • Specifies the requirements for a provider to receive tiered subsidy rate enhancement via Early Achievers.
  • Specifies that all Washington State Preschool Programs receiving state funding must enroll in Early Achievers by 2015.

From the Second Substitute House Bill Report (2SHB 1723), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 323, Laws of 2013
  1. IntroducedFeb 6, 2013
  2. Out of committeeMar 1, 2013
  3. Passed HouseMar 6, 2013
  4. Passed SenateApr 15, 2013
  5. Partly vetoedMay 21, 2013
  6. LawMay 21, 2013
Prime sponsor
Ruth Kagi (D-32)
Introduced
February 6, 2013 in the House
Last action
May 21, 2013
Session law
Chapter 323, Laws of 2013
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1723, SHB 1723, 2SHB 1723

AN ACT Relating to expanding and streamlining early learning services and programs;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Ruth Kagi (D-32)

27 co-sponsors (26 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Maureen Walsh R-16Jessyn Farrell D-46Marcie Maxwell D-41Mary Helen Roberts D-21Roger Freeman D-30Roger Goodman D-45David Sawyer D-29Pat Sullivan D-47Laurie Jinkins D-27Larry Seaquist D-26Kristine Lytton D-40Kathy Haigh D-35Ross Hunter D-48Dawn Morrell D-25Mike Sells D-38Cindy Ryu D-32Jeff Morris D-40John McCoy D-38Chris Reykdal D-22Gael Tarleton D-36Steve Tharinger D-24Gerry Pollet D-46Jake Fey D-27Luis Moscoso D-1Steve Bergquist D-11Timm Ormsby D-3Sharon Tomiko Santos D-37

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 6, 2013
Version voted on: 2SHB 1723
59 Yea 38 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat54001
Republican53800
How each member voted

Yea (59)

Excused (1)

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

Passed April 15, 2013
Version voted on: 2SHB 1723
46 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26000
Republican20201
How each member voted

Nay (2)

Excused (1)

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

Passed April 24, 2013
Version voted on: 2SHB 1723
44 Yea 3 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24101
Republican20201
How each member voted

Nay (3)

Excused (2)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 25, 2013
Version voted on: 2SHB 1723
65 Yea 33 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55000
Republican103300
How each member voted

Yea (65)

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House · Final Passage on Reconsideration

Passed April 25, 2013
Version voted on: 2SHB 1723
63 Yea 35 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55000
Republican83500
How each member voted

Yea (63)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/28/2013. (2SHB 1723)
  2. Chapter 323, 2013 Laws PV. (2SHB 1723)
  3. Governor partially vetoed. (2SHB 1723)
  4. President signed. (2SHB 1723)
  5. Delivered to Governor. (2SHB 1723)
  6. Speaker signed. (2SHB 1723)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 63; nays, 35; absent, 0; excused, 0. (2SHB 1723)
  8. Vote on final passage will be reconsidered. (2SHB 1723)
  9. Notice given to reconsider vote on final passage. (2SHB 1723)
  10. Passed final passage; yeas, 65; nays, 33; absent, 0; excused, 0. (2SHB 1723)
  11. House concurred in Senate amendments. (2SHB 1723)
  12. Third reading, passed; yeas, 44; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 2. (2SHB 1723)
  13. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2SHB 1723)
  14. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (2SHB 1723)
  15. Returned to second reading for amendment. (2SHB 1723)
  16. Rules suspended. (2SHB 1723)
  17. Senate receded from amendments. (2SHB 1723)
  18. House refuses to concur in Senate amendments. Asks Senate to recede from amendments. (2SHB 1723)
  19. Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 1. (2SHB 1723)
  20. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2SHB 1723)
  21. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (2SHB 1723)
  22. Committee amendment not adopted. (2SHB 1723)
  23. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (2SHB 1723)
  24. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (2SHB 1723)
  25. Minority; do not pass. (2SHB 1723)
  26. WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (2SHB 1723)
  27. Referred to Ways & Means. (2SHB 1723)
  28. And refer to Ways & Means. (2SHB 1723)
  29. EDU - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (2SHB 1723)
  30. First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education. (2SHB 1723)
  31. Third reading, passed; yeas, 59; nays, 38; absent, 0; excused, 1. (2SHB 1723)
  32. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2SHB 1723)
  33. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (2SHB 1723)
  34. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1723)
  35. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  36. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (2SHB 1723)
  37. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1723)
  38. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  39. Minority; do not pass. (2SHB 1723)
  40. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (2SHB 1723)
  41. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (2SHB 1723)
  42. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (SHB 1723)
  43. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1723)
  44. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1723)
  45. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1723)
  46. Minority; do not pass.
  47. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  48. APP - Executive action taken by committee.
  49. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  50. Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 1723)
  51. Referred to Appropriations.
  52. ELHS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1723)
  53. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1723)
  54. ELHS - Executive action taken by committee.
  55. Minority; do not pass.
  56. ELHS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  57. First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services.

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