Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
HB 1865: Working conn. child care
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1865 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Expanding access for small business employees and adjusting implementation dates for working connections child care. Primary sponsor: Steve Bergquist (D). It lists 8 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 expanding access to child care benefits for small business employees and adjusting implementation dates for working connections child care;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Bergquist | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Travis Couture | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Carolyn Eslick | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Greg Nance | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Edwin Obras | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Gerry Pollet | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Julia Reed | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Osman Salahuddin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 48 |
| Joe Timmons | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
“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 Early Learning & Human Services.