HB2253Introduced in the House
Concerning updates to the licensing division of the department of children, youth, and families.
Introduced by Adam Bernbaum, District 024A
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Concerning updates to the licensing division of the department of children, youth, and families.
Where it stands
By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.
March 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 13, 2026
92
Yes
2
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
98 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Davina Duerr | 001A | Yes |
| Shelley Kloba | 001B | Yes |
| Andrew Barkis | 002A | Yes |
| Matt Marshall | 002B | Yes |
| Natasha Hill | 003A | Yes |
| Timm Ormsby | 003B | Yes |
| Suzanne Schmidt | 004A | Yes |
| Rob Chase | 004B | Yes |
| Zach Hall | 005A | Yes |
| Lisa Callan | 005B | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled for introduction.
First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services.
Public hearing in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services at 1:30 PM.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services at 8:00 AM.
ELHS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
1st substitute bill substituted
Floor amendment
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 92; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 4.
First reading, referred to Human Services.
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 1:30 PM.
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM.
By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.
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