BILL · 2013–14 SESSION

HB 1928: Devel. disabilities services

Implementing the recommendations of the developmental disability service system task force.

Summary

  • Removes from statute, the names of the Residential Habilitation Centers (RHCs) and establishes a maximum for the number of long-term residents at RHCs.
  • Requires that any proposed closure of a RHC must be approved by the Legislature.
  • Reopens admissions to the Yakima Valley School.
  • Requires the Department of Social and Health Services to continue to develop respite care resources in the community.
  • Modifies the Developmental Disabilities Community Trust Account to allow proceeds from the sale of current and former RHC property to be deposited into the account.

From the House Bill Analysis 2013 (HB 1928), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 18, 2013
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Tami Green (D-28)
Introduced
February 18, 2013 in the House
Last action
January 13, 2014
Companion bill
SB 5371
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to implementing the recommendations of the developmental disability service system task force;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Tami Green (D-28)

2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  4. First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services.

HB 1928 in other sessions

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