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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2230

HB 2230: Economic security grants

Promoting economic inclusion by creating the economic security for all grant program.

Summary

  • Codifies and makes permanent the Economic Security For All (EcSA) grant program, administered by the Employment Security Department (ESD) in consultation with other agencies and stakeholders.
  • Requires the ESD to identify federal reforms that would benefit persons served by EcSA grants, and authorizes the ESD to apply for associated federal waivers and propose federal law changes.
  • Requires the Department of Social and Health Services to develop measures of yearly progress toward poverty reduction, reducing income inequality, and achieving an equitable and inclusive economy, and apply those measures as needed.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 2230), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 92, Laws of 2024
  1. IntroducedJan 9, 2024
  2. Out of committeeFeb 5, 2024
  3. Passed HouseFeb 13, 2024
  4. Passed SenateFeb 29, 2024
  5. GovernorMar 14, 2024
  6. LawMar 14, 2024
Prime sponsor
Strom Peterson (D-21)
Introduced
January 9, 2024 in the House
Last action
March 14, 2024
Session law
Chapter 92, Laws of 2024
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2230, SHB 2230

AN ACT Relating to promoting economic inclusion by creating the economic security for all grant program;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Strom Peterson (D-21)

5 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Carolyn Eslick R-39Mia Gregerson D-33Alex Ramel D-40Julia Reed D-36Kevin Waters R-17

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 13, 2024
Version voted on: SHB 2230
93 Yea 4 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58000
Republican35401
How each member voted

Yea (93)

Nay (4)

Excused (1)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 29, 2024
Version voted on: SHB 2230
47 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28001
Republican19100
How each member voted

Yea (47)

Nay (1)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/6/2024. (SHB 2230)
  2. Chapter 92, 2024 Laws. (SHB 2230)
  3. Governor signed. (SHB 2230)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SHB 2230)
  5. President signed. (SHB 2230)
  6. Speaker signed. (SHB 2230)
  7. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 2230)
  8. Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SHB 2230)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 2230)
  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 2230)
  11. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 2230)
  12. HS - Majority; do pass. (SHB 2230)
  13. First reading, referred to Human Services. (SHB 2230)
  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 93; nays, 4; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SHB 2230)
  15. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 2230)
  16. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 2230)
  17. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  18. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 2230)
  19. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  20. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 2230)
  21. APP - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Human Services, Youth, & Early Learning. (SHB 2230)
  22. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 2230)
  23. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 2230)
  24. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (SHB 2230)
  25. APP - Executive action taken by committee.
  26. Minority; without recommendation.
  27. Minority; do not pass.
  28. APP - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Human Services, Youth, & Early Learning.
  29. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  30. Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 2230)
  31. Referred to Appropriations.
  32. HSEL - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2230)
  33. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 2230)
  34. Minority; do not pass.
  35. HSEL - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  36. HSEL - Executive action taken by committee.
  37. First reading, referred to Human Services, Youth, & Early Learning.

HB 2230 in other sessions

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