Concerning updates to the licensing division of the department of children, youth, and families.
Last action: 2026-03-12 — By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.
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Official Description
Concerning updates to the licensing division of the department of children, youth, and families.
Bill Details
- Bill Number
- HB 2253
- Current Status
- Engrossed
- Sponsors
- Adam Bernbaum, Julia Reed, Mari Leavitt, Janice Zahn, Mary Fosse
- Introduced
- 2026-01-05
- Chamber
- House
- Current Committee
- Rules
Floor Votes
| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Democrats | Republicans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-13 | House | 3rd Reading & Final PassageESHB 2253 | Passed 92-2 4 not voting | 58 yes / 0 no | 34 yes / 2 no |
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Bill History
- 2026-01-28 Referred to Rules 2 Review.
- 2026-02-06 Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
- 2026-02-13 1st substitute bill substituted
- 2026-02-13 Floor amendment
- 2026-02-13 Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
- 2026-02-13 Third reading, passed; yeas, 92; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 4.
- 2026-02-17 First reading, referred to Human Services.
- 2026-02-23 Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 1:30 PM.
- 2026-02-25 Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM.
- 2026-03-12 By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.
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