Washington 2023-2024 Regular Session

Washington Senate Bill SB6038

Introduced
1/8/24  
Refer
1/8/24  
Report Pass
2/5/24  
Engrossed
2/9/24  
Refer
2/13/24  
Report Pass
2/21/24  
Refer
2/21/24  
Report Pass
2/26/24  
Refer
2/26/24  
Enrolled
3/8/24  
Chaptered
3/19/24  

Caption

Reducing the costs associated with providing child care.

Impact

The bill's passage is expected to have a profound impact on state laws regarding child care provisions. By potentially expanding access to subsidies or grants for child care providers, SB6038 could lead to increased availability of affordable child care solutions in communities. It is anticipated that the bill would incentivize improvements in child care quality and availability, allowing more parents to secure employment while ensuring their children receive quality care and education during their formative years.

Summary

SB6038 is a legislative proposal aimed at reducing the costs associated with providing child care for families. The bill emphasizes the need for financial support mechanisms that would facilitate affordable access to quality child care services. This initiative comes in recognition of the significant burden that high child care costs place on families, thereby promoting higher participation rates in the workforce especially among parents of young children. The bill aims to enhance early childhood education by making child care services more financially viable for families across the state.

Sentiment

Overall, the sentiment surrounding SB6038 appears to be largely positive, with many stakeholders, including parents, educators, and advocacy groups, expressing support for measures that aim to alleviate the financial burden of child care. However, some concerns have been raised regarding the sustainability of funding sources for the proposed programs and whether they would adequately address the varying needs of families across different regions.

Contention

Notable points of contention include discussions surrounding the adequacy of funding and the potential administrative burden placed on child care providers to comply with new regulations or standards accompanying the implementation of the bill. Some legislators have raised questions about the effectiveness of previous child care initiatives, suggesting that without careful monitoring and adjustments, similar issues could arise again, thereby defeating the bill's intended purpose.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

WA HB1185

Reducing environmental impacts associated with lighting products.

WA HB1462

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with hydrofluorocarbons.

WA HB1173

Reducing light pollution associated with certain energy infrastructure.

WA SB5438

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with hydrofluorocarbons.

WA HB1652

Reducing environmental impacts associated with the operation of certain ocean-going vessels.

WA SB5519

Reducing environmental impacts associated with the operation of certain ocean-going vessels.

WA HB1562

Reducing the risks of lethality and other harm associated with gun violence, gender-based violence, and other types of violence.

WA HB1260

Concerning administrative costs associated with the document recording fee.

WA HB1483

Providing property tax relief by reducing both parts of the state school levies.

WA HB1729

Providing property tax relief by reducing both parts of the state school levies.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.