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House debate over daycare licensing exposes split over scope and agency rulemaking; bill circled for further work
Summary
HB125 would eliminate the '4-hour' and 'compensation' loopholes in childcare licensing, create a range of licensure and appropriate $200,000 for additional inspectors; the House heard extended debate and made substitute motions before voting to 'circle' the bill so sponsors and agencies could refine rulemaking details.
Representative Jones brought HB125 to the House floor to address gaps in childcare licensing that exempt some drop-in, spa-based and otherwise commercial childcare from licensure. Jones said the measure closes the 4-hour loophole, expands the definition of compensation, directs the Office of Human Services Licensing to develop a range of licensure tailored to different models and proposes a $200,000…
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