Rebuild family economic security

• Adopt Washington Voluntary Retirement Accounts, HB 1893, SB 5791
• Expand and fund family leave insurance, HB 1609, SB 5679

Early Learning

• Budget item:  Maintain $3 million in the 2009-2011 budget for the Career and Wage Ladder
• Approve collective bargaining for child care centers – HB 1329, SB 5572
• Improve early learning and care by creating a streamlined system and maintaining supports for professional development – HB 1943
• Adopt HB 1410/SB 5444, which includes early learning for at-risk 3-4 year olds in the definition of basic education.
• Protect voluntary evidence-based home visiting programs to serve at-risk families.
• Reform components of child care subsidies to increase the efficiency of the system and the stability of children’s care – HB 1754.

Strengthen tax base to fund 21^st century education system

• Broaden tax base
• Begin process leading to progressive income tax