BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2256

HB 2256: Foster parent training

Concerning the online availability of foster parent preservice training.

Summary

Requires that all components of the foster parent pre-service training be made available online.
Requires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to allow individuals to complete as much online pre-service training as is practicable while requiring that some pre-service training be completed in person.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 2256), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 2018

AN ACT Relating to the online availability of foster parent preservice training;

Passed January 22, 2018

Version voted on: SHB 2256

95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	49	0	0	1
Republican	46	0	0	2

How each member voted

Passed February 27, 2018

Version voted on: SHB 2256

49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	26	0	0	0
Republican	23	0	0	0

How each member voted

Mar 9, 2018Effective date 6/7/2018. (SHB 2256)
Mar 9, 2018Chapter 20, 2018 Laws. (SHB 2256)
Mar 9, 2018Governor signed. (SHB 2256)
Mar 6, 2018Delivered to Governor. (SHB 2256)
Mar 5, 2018President signed. (SHB 2256)
Mar 3, 2018Speaker signed. (SHB 2256)
Feb 27, 2018Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SHB 2256)
Feb 27, 2018Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 2256)
Feb 26, 2018Placed on second reading consent calendar. (SHB 2256)
Feb 22, 2018Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 2256)
Feb 21, 2018HSC - Majority; do pass. (SHB 2256)
Jan 24, 2018First reading, referred to Human Services & Corrections. (SHB 2256)
Jan 22, 2018Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3. (SHB 2256)
Jan 22, 2018Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 2256)
Jan 22, 20181st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 2256)
Jan 22, 20181st substitute bill substituted.
Jan 19, 2018Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 2256)
Jan 19, 2018Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Jan 18, 2018Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 2256)
Jan 18, 2018Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Jan 16, 2018ELHS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2256)
Jan 16, 2018ELHS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Jan 8, 2018First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
Dec 5, 2017Prefiled for introduction.

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

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HB 2256 (2019–20) Higher ed. contributions/B&O · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2256 (2015–16) Undisclosed campaign contrib · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2256 (2013–14) Vehicle headlights, display · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2256 (2011–12) Escrow agent licensing · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2256 (2009–10) Employee info/workers' comp · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2256 (2007–08) Family prosperity act · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate