Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
SB 5279: Child care provider qualif.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 5279 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on January 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Concerning qualifications for child care providers. Primary sponsor: Claire Wilson (D). It lists 7 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 qualifications for child care providers;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claire Wilson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Noel Frame | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Bob Hasegawa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Deborah Krishnadasan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| T'wina Nobles | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Rebecca Saldaña | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Sharon Shewmake | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| Yasmin Trudeau | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
“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 & K-12 Education.