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BILL · 2011–12 SESSION · LATEST VERSION EHB 2262

HB 2262: WorkFirst and child care

Regarding constraints of expenditures for WorkFirst and child care programs.

Summary

  • Repeals RCW 74.08A.340 regarding the operation of the WorkFirst program by the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS).
  • Adds a new section to Chapter 74.08A RCW regarding funding for the WorkFirst program requiring the WorkFirst program be operated within amounts appropriated by the Legislature and consistent with policy established by the Legislature.
  • Requires the DSHS to provide expenditure reports to legislative fiscal committees and the Legislative-Executive WorkFirst Oversight Task Force beginning September 1, 2012, and on a quarterly basis thereafter.
  • Requires the Caseload Forecast Council to forecast the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and the Working Connections Child Care programs as a courtesy.

From the Engrossed House Bill Report (EHB 2262), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 217, Laws of 2012
  1. IntroducedJan 10, 2012
  2. Out of committeeMar 8, 2012
  3. Passed HouseMar 8, 2012
  4. Passed SenateMar 8, 2012
  5. GovernorMar 30, 2012
  6. LawMar 30, 2012
Prime sponsor
Ruth Kagi (D-32)
Introduced
January 10, 2012 in the House
Last action
March 30, 2012
Session law
Chapter 217, Laws of 2012
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to constraints of expenditures for WorkFirst and child care programs;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Ruth Kagi (D-32)

11 co-sponsors (9 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Bill Hinkle R-13Jeannie Darneille D-27Connie Ladenburg D-29Maureen Walsh R-16Roger Goodman D-45Senator D-36Joe Fitzgibbon D-34Laurie Jinkins D-27Mary Helen Roberts D-21Cindy Ryu D-32Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney D-46

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 8, 2012
Version voted on: EHB 2262
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56000
Republican42000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 8, 2012
Version voted on: EHB 2262
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56000
Republican42000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 8, 2012
Version voted on: EHB 2262
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat27000
Republican22000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/1/2012. (EHB 2262)
  2. Chapter 217, 2012 Laws. (EHB 2262)
  3. Governor signed. (EHB 2262)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (EHB 2262)
  5. Placed on second reading. (EHB 2262)
  6. Committee relieved of further consideration. (EHB 2262)
  7. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (EHB 2262)
  8. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (EHB 2262)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (EHB 2262)
  10. Read first time, rules suspended, and placed on second reading calendar. (EHB 2262)
  11. Speaker signed. (EHB 2262)
  12. President signed. (EHB 2262)
  13. Passed final passage; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (EHB 2262)
  14. House concurred in Senate amendments. (EHB 2262)
  15. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (EHB 2262)
  16. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (EHB 2262)
  17. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (EHB 2262)
  18. First reading, referred to Ways & Means. (EHB 2262)

HB 2262 in other sessions

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