HB 2364 Washington House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Concerning the legislative-executive poverty reduction task force.

HB 2364 revises Washington State's poverty reduction task force, renaming it the "economic justice and well-being task force" and expanding its structure to better align with the state's 10-year poverty reduction plan. The bill requires the task force to include diverse statewide representation from legislative bodies and 11 state agencies, with additional voting members from equity-focused commissions. It directs the task force to develop evidence-based strategies, monitor progress on poverty reduction goals, and collaborate with community stakeholders to address systemic inequities - particularly for historically underrepresented groups like immigrants, refugees, and communities of color. The bill focuses on structural changes to coordinate state efforts rather than creating new programs.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2026 Last action Feb 19, 2026
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Feb 3, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
lower
Jan 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
Minority; without recommendation.
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Jan 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
Minority; do not pass.
lower
Jan 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
ELHS - Majority; do pass.
lower
Jan 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services at 8:30 AM.
lower
Jan 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
Public hearing in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services at 1:30 PM.
lower
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors

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