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BILL · 2007–08 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 6792

SB 6792: Dependency matters

Concerning dependency matters.

Summary

  • Establishes a standard of proof and makes certain procedural changes and clarifications for petitions to reinstate parental rights.
  • Creates limited immunity from liability for services provided in reinstatement of parental rights cases.
  • Adds references in child abuse and neglect hearing provisions relating to child safety, placement with a non-abusing parent, and restraining orders entered against an alleged abuser.
  • Establishes a schedule of monthly visits for children in foster care and requires accredited supervising agencies to conduct visits for the cases they supervise.
  • Exempts from state bid process requirements the contracting for monthly visits with certain children.
  • Establishes a process for the sharing of information between the Department of Social and Health Services and the Department of Licensing to facilitate youth in foster care obtaining a state identification card.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 6792), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 2008
  1. IntroducedJan 24, 2008
  2. Out of committeeFeb 7, 2008
  3. Passed SenateFeb 15, 2008
  4. Passed HouseMar 6, 2008
  5. GovernorMar 31, 2008
  6. LawMar 31, 2008
Prime sponsor
Jim Hargrove (D-24)
Introduced
January 24, 2008 in the Senate
Last action
March 31, 2008
Session law
Chapter 267, Laws of 2008
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6792, ESSB 6792

AN ACT Relating to dependency matters;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jim Hargrove (D-24)

1 co-sponsor (0 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Val Stevens R-39

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 15, 2008
Version voted on: ESSB 6792
47 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat30011
Republican17000
How each member voted

Yea (47)

Absent (1)

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 6, 2008
Version voted on: ESSB 6792
93 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat61002
Republican32003
How each member voted

Yea (93)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 12, 2008
Version voted on: ESSB 6792
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat63000
Republican34001
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 13, 2008
Version voted on: ESSB 6792
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat32000
Republican17000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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History

  1. Chapter 267, 2008 Laws. (ESSB 6792)
  2. Governor signed. (ESSB 6792)
  3. Effective date 6/12/2008***. (ESSB 6792)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESSB 6792)
  5. Passed final passage; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESSB 6792)
  6. Senate concurred in House amendments. (ESSB 6792)
  7. President signed. (ESSB 6792)
  8. Speaker signed. (ESSB 6792)
  9. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 6792)
  10. Returned to second reading for amendment. (ESSB 6792)
  11. Rules suspended. (ESSB 6792)
  12. House receded from amendments. (ESSB 6792)
  13. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESSB 6792)
  14. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 6792)
  15. Senate refuses to concur in House amendments. Asks House to recede from amendments. (ESSB 6792)
  16. Third reading, passed; yeas, 93; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 5. (ESSB 6792)
  17. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 6792)
  18. Committee amendment adopted as amended. (ESSB 6792)
  19. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESSB 6792)
  20. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (ESSB 6792)
  21. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 6792)
  22. APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) but without amendment(s) by Early Learning & Children's Services. (ESSB 6792)
  23. Referred to Appropriations. (ESSB 6792)
  24. ELCS - Executive action taken by committee. (ESSB 6792)
  25. ELCS - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESSB 6792)
  26. First reading, referred to Early Learning & Children's Services. (ESSB 6792)
  27. Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 1; excused, 1. (ESSB 6792)
  28. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 6792)
  29. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 6792)
  30. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 6792)
  31. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  32. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 6792)
  33. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  34. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 6792)
  35. HSC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 6792)
  36. HSC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  37. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  38. First reading, referred to Human Services & Corrections.

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