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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1970

HB 1970: DCYF-caregiver communication

Improving communication between the department of children, youth, and families and caregivers.

Summary

  • Requires the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to establish a caregiver communication specialist position within the DCYF for the purpose of improving communication between the DCYF and caregivers caring for children receiving child welfare services.
  • Requires the DCYF to submit a report describing how to implement an automated notification system that would provide electronic or telephonic notification to caregivers of children receiving child welfare services and providing recommendations regarding improving communications between the DCYF and caregivers.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 1970), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 2024
  1. IntroducedJan 8, 2024
  2. Out of committeeFeb 5, 2024
  3. Passed HouseFeb 12, 2024
  4. Passed SenateMar 1, 2024
  5. GovernorMar 18, 2024
  6. LawMar 18, 2024
Prime sponsor
Stephanie McClintock (R-18)
Introduced
January 8, 2024 in the House
Last action
March 18, 2024
Session law
Chapter 145, Laws of 2024
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1970, SHB 1970

AN ACT Relating to improving communication between the department of children, youth, and families and caregivers;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Stephanie McClintock (R-18)

7 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 7 Republicans)

Travis Couture R-35Kevin Waters R-17Jenny Graham R-6Greg Cheney R-18Bryan Sandlin R-15Paul Harris R-17Michelle Valdez R-26

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 12, 2024
Version voted on: SHB 1970
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58000
Republican39001
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 1, 2024
Version voted on: SHB 1970
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican20000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/6/2024. (SHB 1970)
  2. Chapter 145, 2024 Laws. (SHB 1970)
  3. Governor signed. (SHB 1970)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SHB 1970)
  5. President signed. (SHB 1970)
  6. Speaker signed. (SHB 1970)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SHB 1970)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1970)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1970)
  10. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1970)
  11. WM - Majority; do pass. (SHB 1970)
  12. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1970)
  13. Referred to Ways & Means. (SHB 1970)
  14. And refer to Ways & Means. (SHB 1970)
  15. HS - Majority; do pass. (SHB 1970)
  16. First reading, referred to Human Services. (SHB 1970)
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SHB 1970)
  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1970)
  19. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1970)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  21. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1970)
  22. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  23. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1970)
  24. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  25. APP - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Human Services, Youth, & Early Learning. (SHB 1970)
  26. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (SHB 1970)
  27. APP - Executive action taken by committee.
  28. APP - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Human Services, Youth, & Early Learning.
  29. Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 1970)
  30. Referred to Appropriations.
  31. HSEL - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1970)
  32. HSEL - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  33. HSEL - Executive action taken by committee.
  34. First reading, referred to Human Services, Youth, & Early Learning.
  35. Prefiled for introduction.

HB 1970 in other sessions

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