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House Early Learning & Human Services Committee

Committees hold public hearings on bills, take votes in executive sessions, and study issues in work sessions. Learn about the Early Learning & Human Services Committee, its membership and meetings, and how to participate.

    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. 

    Chamber
    House of Representatives
    Committee status
    Standing
    ​(Please note: This is a general description of issue areas considered by committees; not a definitive or exhaustive listing. It is provided solely to assist the public in understanding the general roles of House committees.)

    Contact

    Office of Program Research (OPR)

    PHONE

    360-786-7144

    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 the House Early Learning & Human Services Committee.

    Friday, December 05, 2025

    Time Chamber Committee Location Agenda View docs View video
     Upcoming committee meetings for Friday, December 05, 2025
    8:00 AM House Early Learning & Human Services HHR D and Virtual Agenda View docs
    Upcoming committee meetings for Friday, December 05, 2025

    Time: 8:00 AM

    Chamber: House

    Committee: Early Learning & Human Services

    Location: HHR D and Virtual

    Agenda: Agenda

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    Committee members and staff

    11 members
    in the House Early Learning & Human Services Committee
    Chair: Bergquist, Steve
    Vice Chair: Cortes, Julio
    Ranking Minority Member: Eslick, Carolyn
    Assistant Ranking Minority Member: Burnett, Brian
    Committee members and staff

    Legislative Members

    List of legislative members of the committee
    Member District Room Phone
    Bergquist, Steve (D)
    Chair    		 11 438B Legislative Building 360-786-7862
    Cortes, Julio (D)
    Vice Chair    		 38 327 John L. O'Brien Building 360-786-7840
    Eslick, Carolyn (R)
    Ranking Minority Member    		 39 436 John L. O'Brien Building 360-786-7816
    Burnett, Brian (R)
    Assistant Ranking Minority Member    		 12 410 John L. O'Brien Building 360-786-7954
    Bernbaum, Adam (D)
    		 24 418 John L. O'Brien Building 360-786-7916
    Dent, Tom (R)
    		 13 437 John L. O'Brien Building 360-786-7932
    Goodman, Roger (D)
    		 45 436B Legislative Building 360-786-7878
    Hill, Natasha (D)
    		 3 306 John L. O'Brien Building 360-786-7888
    Ortiz-Self, Lillian (D)
    		 21 434B Legislative Building 360-786-7972
    Penner, Joshua (R)
    		 31 469 John L. O'Brien Building 360-786-7866
    Taylor, Jamila (D)
    		 30 370 John L. O'Brien Building 360-786-7898

    Committee Staff

    List of staff members of the committee
    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
    Arbuckle, Meghan Committee Assistant 204A John L. O'Brien Building 360-786-7144

    Committee updates

    Get involved

    Committee meetings are open to the public. Find out how to participate in this important step of the lawmaking process.

    Committee resources

    Related committees

    Senate Human Services Committee
    Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee

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