Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill

SB 5500: Child care rate model

Passed one chamber Last action March 12, 2026: By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

Plain-language summary

SB 5500 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on January 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Modernizing reimbursement rates for the working connections child care program. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Defining the cost of quality child care for the biennial survey.). Primary sponsor: Emily Alvarado (D). It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Emily Alvarado (Democratic). 12 co-sponsors.