Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
HB 1564: Child care assist./B&O tax
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1564 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Supporting employers providing child care assistance to employees by establishing a business and occupation and public utility tax credit. Primary sponsor: Joshua Penner (R). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to supporting employers providing child care assistance to employees by establishing a business and occupation and public utility tax credit;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Penner | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Peter Abbarno | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Andrew Barkis | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Adam Bernbaum | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Travis Couture | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Tom Dent | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Natasha Hill | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Greg Nance | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Timm Ormsby | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Suzanne Schmidt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Larry Springer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Finance.