BILL · 2007–08 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5971

SB 5971: Child welfare

Analyzing and remedying racial disproportionality and racial disparity in child welfare.

Summary

The Secretary of the Department of Social and Health services must convene an advisory committee to analyze and make recommendations on the disproportionate representation of children of color in Washington's child welfare and juvenile justice systems. The committee must collaborate with the Washington State Institute for Public Policy and private sector entities to develop a methodology for the committee to follow.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5971), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor

AN ACT Relating to analyzing and remedying racial disproportionality and racial disparity in child welfare;

No recorded floor votes.

Jan 14, 2008By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5971)
Jan 14, 2008By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Mar 21, 2007Senate Rules "X" file. (SSB 5971)
Mar 21, 2007Senate Rules "X" file.
Mar 6, 2007Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SSB 5971)
Mar 6, 2007Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
Feb 26, 2007HSC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5971)
Feb 26, 2007Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5971)
Feb 26, 2007Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 26, 2007HSC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Feb 9, 2007First reading, referred to Human Services & Corrections.

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

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SB 5971 (2011–12) Child abuse reporting · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor