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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2SHB 1603

HB 1603: Economic assistance programs

Revising economic assistance programs by updating standards of need, revising outcome measures and data collected, and reducing barriers to participation.

Summary

  • Removes the authority of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to permanently disqualify households from receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
  • Removes the provision limiting TANF benefits for new state residents to a lower benefit level received in another state.
  • Requires the DSHS to exempt a homeless person from the 60-month limit for TANF benefits.

From the Second Substitute House Bill Report (2SHB 1603), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 343, Laws of 2019
  1. IntroducedJan 25, 2019
  2. Out of committeeMar 1, 2019
  3. Passed HouseMar 7, 2019
  4. Passed SenateApr 15, 2019
  5. GovernorMay 9, 2019
  6. LawMay 9, 2019
Prime sponsor
Tana Senn (D-41)
Introduced
January 25, 2019 in the House
Last action
May 9, 2019
Session law
Chapter 343, Laws of 2019
Companion bill
SB 5684
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1603, SHB 1603, 2SHB 1603

AN ACT Relating to revising economic assistance programs by updating standards of need, revising outcome measures and data collected, and reducing barriers to participation;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Tana Senn (D-41)

28 co-sponsors (28 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Debra Entenman D-47Melanie Morgan D-29Chris Kilduff D-28Nicole Macri D-43Mia Gregerson D-33Javier Valdez D-46Mike Chapman D-24Sharon Wylie D-49Strom Peterson D-21Beth Doglio D-22Steve Tharinger D-24Steve Bergquist D-11June Robinson D-38Lillian Ortiz-Self D-21Roger Goodman D-45John Lovick D-44Laurie Jinkins D-27Mari Leavitt D-28Zack Hudgins D-11Eric Pettigrew D-37Vandana Slatter D-48Sherry Appleton D-23Derek Stanford D-1Lauren Davis D-32Noel Frame D-36Gerry Pollet D-46Jake Fey D-27Gael Tarleton D-36

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 7, 2019
Version voted on: 2SHB 1603
69 Yea 28 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56001
Republican132800
How each member voted

Yea (69)

Excused (1)

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

Passed April 15, 2019
Version voted on: 2SHB 1603
35 Yea 13 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26201
Republican91100
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 18, 2019
Version voted on: 2SHB 1603
55 Yea 39 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55002
Republican03902
How each member voted

Yea (55)

Excused (4)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/28/2019. (2SHB 1603)
  2. Chapter 343, 2019 Laws. (2SHB 1603)
  3. Governor signed. (2SHB 1603)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (2SHB 1603)
  5. President signed. (2SHB 1603)
  6. Speaker signed. (2SHB 1603)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 55; nays, 39; absent, 0; excused, 4. (2SHB 1603)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (2SHB 1603)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 35; nays, 13; absent, 0; excused, 1. (2SHB 1603)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2SHB 1603)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (2SHB 1603)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (2SHB 1603)
  13. Minority; without recommendation. (2SHB 1603)
  14. Minority; do not pass. (2SHB 1603)
  15. WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (2SHB 1603)
  16. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (2SHB 1603)
  17. Referred to Ways & Means. (2SHB 1603)
  18. Minority; without recommendation. (2SHB 1603)
  19. And refer to Ways & Means. (2SHB 1603)
  20. HSRR - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (2SHB 1603)
  21. First reading, referred to Human Services, Reentry & Rehabilitation. (2SHB 1603)
  22. Third reading, passed; yeas, 69; nays, 28; absent, 0; excused, 1. (2SHB 1603)
  23. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2SHB 1603)
  24. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (2SHB 1603)
  25. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1603)
  26. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  27. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (2SHB 1603)
  28. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1603)
  29. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  30. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (2SHB 1603)
  31. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1603)
  32. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  33. Minority; do not pass. (2SHB 1603)
  34. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (2SHB 1603)
  35. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1603)
  36. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (SHB 1603)
  37. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1603)
  38. Minority; do not pass.
  39. APP - Executive action taken by committee.
  40. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  41. Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 1603)
  42. Referred to Appropriations.
  43. HSEL - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1603)
  44. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1603)
  45. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1603)
  46. Minority; without recommendation.
  47. Minority; do not pass.
  48. HSEL - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  49. First reading, referred to Human Services & Early Learning.

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