BILL · 2001–02 SESSION

HB 1837: WorkFirst

Expanding contracting out for WorkFirst activities.

Summary

$ The bill authorizes the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to use performance-based competitive contracts for all activities related to WorkFirst recipients.

From the House Bill Analysis (HB 1837), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to contracting out WorkFirst activities;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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