Increasing access to affordable child care

Nearly half of all kids are not showing up to kindergarten ready to learn. We must do better for our littlest learners.

In her speech on the House floor, Rep. Kristine Reeves shares her vision behind HB 1344, which aims to put Washington on a path that ensures all families in our state have access to affordable child care.

HB 1344 passed the House floor by a vote of 72-24 on March 5, 2019, and now goes to the Senate for consideration.