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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 2455

HB 2455: High school/child care

Supporting access to child care for parents who are attending high school or working toward completion of a high school equivalency certificate.

Summary

  • Allows Working Connections Child Care eligibility for a parent attending high school or pursuing a high school equivalency who has an income at or below 85 percent of the state median income.
  • Requires school districts to provide transportation upon request for parenting students who are transporting an infant.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 2455), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 339, Laws of 2020
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 2020
  2. Out of committeeFeb 11, 2020
  3. Passed HouseFeb 13, 2020
  4. Passed SenateMar 5, 2020
  5. GovernorApr 3, 2020
  6. LawApr 3, 2020
Prime sponsor
Chris Kilduff (D-28)
Introduced
January 14, 2020 in the House
Last action
April 3, 2020
Session law
Chapter 339, Laws of 2020
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
SB 6255
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2455, ESHB 2455

AN ACT Relating to supporting access to child care for parents who are attending high school or working toward completion of a high school equivalency certificate;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Chris Kilduff (D-28)

10 co-sponsors (9 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Carolyn Eslick R-39Tana Senn D-41Cindy Ryu D-32Shelley Kloba D-1Javier Valdez D-46Steve Bergquist D-11Lauren Davis D-32Gerry Pollet D-46Roger Goodman D-45Sharon Wylie D-49

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 13, 2020
Version voted on: ESHB 2455
66 Yea 32 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57000
Republican93200
How each member voted

Yea (66)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 5, 2020
Version voted on: ESHB 2455
34 Yea 15 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28100
Republican61400
How each member voted
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History

  1. Effective date 6/11/2020*. (ESHB 2455)
  2. Chapter 339, 2020 Laws. (ESHB 2455)
  3. Governor signed. (ESHB 2455)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESHB 2455)
  5. President signed. (ESHB 2455)
  6. Speaker signed. (ESHB 2455)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 34; nays, 15; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESHB 2455)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 2455)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 2455)
  10. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 2455)
  11. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 2455)
  12. WM - Majority; do pass. (ESHB 2455)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 2455)
  14. Referred to Ways & Means. (ESHB 2455)
  15. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 2455)
  16. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 2455)
  17. And refer to Ways & Means. (ESHB 2455)
  18. EDU - Majority; do pass. (ESHB 2455)
  19. First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education. (ESHB 2455)
  20. Third reading, passed; yeas, 66; nays, 32; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESHB 2455)
  21. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 2455)
  22. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 2455)
  23. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 2455)
  24. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  25. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESHB 2455)
  26. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  27. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 2455)
  28. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  29. APP - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Human Services & Early Learning. (ESHB 2455)
  30. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 2455)
  31. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 2455)
  32. Minority; without recommendation.
  33. Minority; do not pass.
  34. APP - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Human Services & Early Learning.
  35. Referred to Appropriations. (ESHB 2455)
  36. Referred to Appropriations.
  37. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 2455)
  38. HSEL - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 2455)
  39. HSEL - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  40. Minority; do not pass.
  41. First reading, referred to Human Services & Early Learning.

HB 2455 in other sessions

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