BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6116

SB 6116: Economic services programs

Modifying eligibility and benefits under certain economic services programs.

Summary

Provides that the Essential Needs and Housing Support Program (HEN) is an entitlement.
Removes a mandate that individuals who are homeless or are at substantial risk of losing stable housing receive HEN services before other eligible individuals receive services.
Removes language that would allow a support entity to refuse to provide HEN services to a person referred to the entity.
Requires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and Department of Commerce (Commerce) to conduct a study to determine the appropriate benefit amount for persons eligible to receive HEN or aged, blind, or disabled (ABD) assistance program services.

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AN ACT Relating to modifying eligibility and benefits under certain economic services programs;

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

Jan 25, 2018Referred to Ways & Means. (SSB 6116)
Jan 25, 2018Referred to Ways & Means.
Jan 24, 2018Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 6116)
Jan 24, 2018And refer to Ways & Means. (SSB 6116)
Jan 24, 2018HSC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 6116)
Jan 24, 2018HSC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Jan 24, 2018And refer to Ways & Means.
Jan 24, 2018Minority; without recommendation.
Jan 8, 2018First reading, referred to Human Services & Corrections.
Jan 5, 2018Prefiled for introduction.

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