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
MAILING ADDRESS
John L. O'Brien Building
P.O. Box 40600
Olympia, WA 98504-0600
Upcoming committee activity
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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
| 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
| 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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