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BILL · 2021–22 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1151

HB 1151: Public assistance

Bolstering economic recovery.

Summary

  • Allows Consolidated Emergency Assistance to be provided more than once in a 12-month period when directed by the Governor.
  • Provides a one-time cash benefit and transitional food assistance to certain qualifying households.
  • Requires the Department of Social and Health Services to update the standards of need for cash assistance programs.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 1151), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 2021
  1. IntroducedJan 12, 2021
  2. Out of committeeFeb 11, 2021
  3. Passed HouseFeb 25, 2021
  4. Passed SenateMar 24, 2021
  5. GovernorMar 31, 2021
  6. LawMar 31, 2021
Prime sponsor
Mari Leavitt (D-28)
Introduced
January 12, 2021 in the House
Last action
March 31, 2021
Session law
Chapter 9, Laws of 2021
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1151, SHB 1151, 2SHB 1151

AN ACT Relating to bolstering economic recovery by providing public assistance to households in need;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Mari Leavitt (D-28)

14 co-sponsors (14 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Sharon Shewmake D-42Strom Peterson D-21Dan Bronoske D-28Debra Entenman D-47Monica Jurado Stonier D-49Jessica Bateman D-22Frank Chopp D-43Noel Frame D-36David Hackney D-11Lisa Callan D-5Gerry Pollet D-46Mia Gregerson D-33Tana Senn D-41Jesse Johnson D-30

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 25, 2021
Version voted on: SHB 1151
82 Yea 16 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57000
Republican251600
How each member voted

Yea (82)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 24, 2021
Version voted on: SHB 1151
34 Yea 13 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat27002
Republican71300
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/25/2021*. (SHB 1151)
  2. Chapter 9, 2021 Laws. (SHB 1151)
  3. Governor signed. (SHB 1151)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SHB 1151)
  5. President signed. (SHB 1151)
  6. Speaker signed. (SHB 1151)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 34; nays, 13; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SHB 1151)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1151)
  9. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1151)
  10. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1151)
  11. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1151)
  12. WM - Majority; do pass. (SHB 1151)
  13. Referred to Ways & Means. (SHB 1151)
  14. And refer to Ways & Means. (SHB 1151)
  15. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1151)
  16. HSRR - Majority; do pass. (SHB 1151)
  17. First reading, referred to Human Services, Reentry & Rehabilitation. (SHB 1151)
  18. Third reading, passed; yeas, 82; nays, 16; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SHB 1151)
  19. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1151)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1151)
  21. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  22. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1151)
  23. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  24. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1151)
  25. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  26. APP - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Housing, Human Services & Veterans. (SHB 1151)
  27. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1151)
  28. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (SHB 1151)
  29. APP - Executive action taken by committee.
  30. Minority; without recommendation.
  31. APP - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Housing, Human Services & Veterans.
  32. Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 1151)
  33. Referred to Appropriations.
  34. HHSV - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1151)
  35. HHSV - Executive action taken by committee.
  36. HHSV - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  37. First reading, referred to Housing, Human Services & Veterans.

HB 1151 in other sessions

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