BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5671

SB 5671: Commun mental health progrms

Expanding community mental health programs to include employment services.

Summary

  • Existing Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) requirements regarding community mental health programs under Chapter 71.24 RCW are expanded to include employment services. Employment services include supported employment, transitional work, placement in competitive employment, and other work-related services resulting in meaningful and gainful full or part-time work for mentally ill persons.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5671), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
  1. IntroducedFeb 14, 1991
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Janice Niemi (D-43)
Introduced
February 14, 1991 in the Senate
Last action
January 13, 1992
Companion bill
HB 1915
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5671, SSB 5671

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Janice Niemi (D-43)

3 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

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SB 5671 in other sessions

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