The Early Learning & Human Services Committee considers a broad array of issues and services affecting children and families, including early learning; child care; child and youth development; child welfare services; children’s mental health; at-risk and homeless youth; juvenile justice; economic assistance programs; developmental disabilities; and long-term care.
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Office of Program Research (OPR)
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MAILING ADDRESS
John L. O'Brien Building
P.O. Box 40600
Olympia, WA 98504-0600
Upcoming committee activity
See current and upcoming debates, votes, and activities in House Early Learning & Human Services Committee.
Tomorrow, January 21, 2025
| Time | Chamber | Committee | Location | Agenda | View docs | View video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:30 PM | House | Early Learning & Human Services | HHR D and Virtual | Agenda | View docs | View video |
Time: 1:30 PM Chamber: House Committee: Early Learning & Human Services Location: HHR D and Virtual Agenda: Agenda View docs: View docs View video: View video |
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
| Time | Chamber | Committee | Location | Agenda | View docs | View video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:30 PM | House | Early Learning & Human Services | HHR D and Virtual | Agenda | View docs | View video |
Time: 1:30 PM Chamber: House Committee: Early Learning & Human Services Location: HHR D and Virtual Agenda: Agenda View docs: View docs View video: View video |
Friday, January 24, 2025
| Time | Chamber | Committee | Location | Agenda | View docs | View video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | House | Early Learning & Human Services | HHR D and Virtual | Agenda | View docs | View video |
Time: 9:00 AM Chamber: House Committee: Early Learning & Human Services Location: HHR D and Virtual Agenda: Agenda View docs: View docs View video: View video |
Committee members and staff
| Chair: | Bergquist, Steve |
|---|---|
| Vice Chair: | Cortes, Julio |
| Ranking Minority Member: | Eslick, Carolyn |
| Assistant Ranking Minority Member: | Burnett, Brian |
Legislative Members
| Member | Room | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bergquist, Steve (D) Chair |
438B Legislative Building | 360-786-7862 |
| Cortes, Julio (D) Vice Chair |
327 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7840 |
| Eslick, Carolyn (R) Ranking Minority Member |
436 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7816 |
| Burnett, Brian (R) Assistant Ranking Minority Member |
410 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7622 |
| Bernbaum, Adam (D) |
418 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7916 |
| Dent, Tom (R) |
437 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7932 |
| Goodman, Roger (D) |
436B Legislative Building | 360-786-7878 |
| Hill, Natasha (D) |
306 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7888 |
| Ortiz-Self, Lillian (D) |
434B Legislative Building | 360-786-7972 |
| Penner, Joshua (R) |
469 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7866 |
| Taylor, Jamila (D) |
370 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7898 |
Committee Staff
| Staff | Position | Room | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wickham, Luke | Counsel | 254 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7146 |
| Harrington, Omeara | Counsel | 268 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7136 |
| Railey, Thea | Committee Document Specialist | B1E John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7122 |
| Thomas, Sara | Hearing Room Specialist | 220A John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7188 |
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