Senate passes childcare workforce‑standards board bill after heated floor debate
Mar 4, 2026
Mar 4, 2026
The Washington Senate on March 3 passed second substitute House Bill 11‑28, creating a childcare workforce standards board to study training, background‑check costs and workforce supports. The measure passed 28‑19 with two excused after multiple amendments and hours of debate over scope and cost.
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The Washington State Senate passed second substitute House Bill 11‑28 on March 3 after extended floor debate over the role and scope of a new childcare workforce standards board.
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