WA People
BILL · 2015–16 SESSION

HB 1909: Devel. disabilities services

Concerning service options for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Summary

  • Eliminates the limitation that Developmental Disability Administration (DDA) clients may only be authorized for one service option, either employment or community access services, at one time.
  • Establishes a DDA pilot program that allows clients to choose either a qualified home care agency or individual provider to provide community access services.

From the House Bill Analysis 2015 (HB 1909), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 2, 2015
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Maureen Walsh (R-16)
Introduced
February 2, 2015 in the House
Last action
March 10, 2016
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to service options for individuals with developmental disabilities;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Maureen Walsh (R-16)

4 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Ruth Kagi D-32Gael Tarleton D-36Sherry Appleton D-23Cindy Ryu D-32

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. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  6. First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 1909 in other sessions

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