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Children and Families Finance and Policy

2025-2026 Regular Session

Meets: Tuesday and Wednesday 3 p.m. in Capitol 123
Committee Chair: Rep. Nolan West (32A)

Staff

Committee Administrator: Lauren Hayward 651-297-2616
Committee Legislative Assistant: Elizabeth Laukka 651-296-5528

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Meeting Minutes

Upcoming Meetings

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Chair: Rep. Nolan West
Location: Capitol 123
Agenda:

Agenda
I. Call to order
II. Roll Call
III. Hearing HF 656, Zeleznikar; Child care licensing; variances to licensed capacity allowed.
IV. Hearing HF655, Zeleznikar; Family child care capacity limits amended
V. Hearing HF633, Nadeau; Licensed in-home child care providers credit established, and money appropriated.
VI. Adjournment


*All agenda items subject to change at the discretion of the Chair.

TESTIMONY AND MATERIALS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Individuals wishing to testify or submit written testimony for the hearing must email the committee administrator by 8:00 AM on the day of the hearing. Handouts must be in PDF format with OCR capability. In-person testimony may be limited due to committee time constraints.

Bills:
  • HF656 (Zeleznikar) - Child care licensing; variances to licensed capacity allowed.
  • HF655 (Zeleznikar) - Family child care capacity limits amended.
  • HF633 (Nadeau) - Licensed in-home child care providers credit established, and money appropriated.
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Chair: Rep. Nolan West
Location: Capitol 123
Agenda:

Agenda
I. Call to order
II. Roll Call
III. DHS presentation on daycare licensing
a. Alyssa Dotson, Director of DHS Licensing
IV. Adjournment

*All agenda items subject to change at the discretion of the Chair.

TESTIMONY AND MATERIALS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Individuals wishing to testify or submit written testimony for the hearing must email the committee administrator by 8:00 AM on the day of the hearing. Handouts must be in PDF format with OCR capability. In-person testimony may be limited due to committee time constraints.