Child Benefit Pilot Program
Creating a families with children benefit pilot program.
Where it stood when it stopped
Supporters are legislators WCA staff have recorded backing this bill, not floor votes. See who’s with us
Stopped: in committee. Step 2 of 5.
- Step 1: Introduced Done.
- Step 2: Stopped: in committeeFeb 2, 2026
- Step 3: Passed Senate Not reached.
- Step 4: Passed House Not reached.
- Step 5: Governor Not reached.
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Washington Community Alliance’s view
While we knew that the Child Benefit Pilot wouldn't make it to the Governors desk this year, we are sad to say that his bill died in committee. It will no longer move forward this session.
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Who’s with us
0 in the House, 10 in the Senate. 10 support. Positions are recorded by our policy team.
Supports 10
Sen. Adrian CortesD District 18
Sen. Claire WilsonD District 30
Sen. Claudia KauffmanD District 47
Sen. Emily AlvaradoD District 34
Sen. Javier ValdezD District 46
Sen. Liz LovelettD District 40
Sen. Rebecca SaldañaD District 37
Sen. T'wina NoblesD District 28
Sen. Victoria HuntD District 5
Sen. Yasmin TrudeauD District 27
History
- Feb 4, 2026
Scheduled for executive session
- Feb 2, 2026
Public Hearing in Human Services Committee
First event
From the Legislature
The official record, updated every few hours, last on Nov 3, 2026.
SB 6212Children benefit pilot prg.
Did not passLatest: First reading, referred to Human Services. (Jan 19, 2026)
Sponsor: (Nobles)
Hearings (1)
- Feb 2, 2026Public hearing, Senate Human Services
Every step (1)
- Jan 19, 2026First reading, referred to Human Services.
