Senate2025-26 sessionFiscal note

ESB 5872: Establishing the preK promise account.

Signed into law: Chapter 51, Laws of 2026

Sponsor
Wilson, C.
Introduced
January 12, 2026
Status
C 51 L 26
Last action
Effective date 3/14/2026*. (March 14, 2026)
As of
October 16, 2026, 5:15 AM Pacific, from the Legislature’s records

What this bill does

Establishes the PreK Promise Account to be used for the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program.

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Floor votes

  • House: 3rd Reading & Final Passage · March 4, 2026
    97 yea · 0 nay · 1 not voting
  • Senate: 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 11, 2026
    46 yea · 3 nay

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