HB2317Introduced in the House
Concerning early learning program licensing requirements.
Introduced by Carolyn Eslick, District 039B
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Concerning early learning program licensing requirements.
Where it stands
Effective date 6/11/2026.
March 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate 3rd Reading & Final Passage · March 4, 2026
48
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
49 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Marcus Riccelli | 003A | Yes |
| Leonard Christian | 004B | Yes |
| Victoria Hunt | 005A | Yes |
| Keith Goehner | 012A | Yes |
| Paul Harris | 017B | Yes |
| Jessica Bateman | 022B | Yes |
| Mike Chapman | 024A | Yes |
| Tina Orwall | 033A | Yes |
| Emily Alvarado | 034A | Yes |
| Vandana Slatter | 048A | 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 8:30 AM.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services at 8:00 AM.
ELHS - Majority; do pass.
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Floor amendment
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 94; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 4.
Returned to second reading for amendment.
Vote on third reading will be reconsidered.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2.
First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 8:00 AM.
EDU - Majority; do pass.
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.
Speaker signed.
President signed.
Delivered to Governor.
Governor signed.
Chapter 54, 2026 Laws.
Effective date 6/11/2026.
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