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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION E2SHB 2311

HB 2311: First responder wellness

Supporting first responder wellness and peer support.

Summary

  • Requires the Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) to convene a task force on first responder wellness in the state.
  • Requires the CJTC to contract with certain entities to develop a 40-hour training program for first responder peer supporters, a cultural competency training for mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) professionals, a first responder peer support network, and a directory of mental health and SUD professionals.
  • Requires the CJTC to establish and administer a grant program to provide funding for the implementation or expansion of first responder peer support services.
  • Modifies certain statutory provisions related to peer support services and the testimonial privilege for related communications.

From the Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill Report (E2SHB 2311), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 295, Laws of 2024
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2024
  2. Out of committeeFeb 5, 2024
  3. Passed HouseFeb 10, 2024
  4. Passed SenateMar 1, 2024
  5. GovernorMar 26, 2024
  6. LawMar 26, 2024
Prime sponsor
Lauren Davis (D-32)
Introduced
January 11, 2024 in the House
Last action
March 26, 2024
Session law
Chapter 295, Laws of 2024
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2311, SHB 2311, E2SHB 2311

AN ACT Relating to supporting first responder wellness and peer support;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Lauren Davis (D-32)

22 co-sponsors (16 Democrats, 6 Republicans)

Jacquelin Maycumber R-7Dave Paul D-10Eric Robertson R-31Lisa Callan D-5Gina Mosbrucker R-14Roger Goodman D-45Dan Griffey R-35Chris Stearns D-47Julia Reed D-36Cindy Ryu D-32Travis Couture R-35Alex Ramel D-40Lillian Ortiz-Self D-21Carolyn Eslick R-39Jessica Bateman D-22Marcus Riccelli D-3Joe Timmons D-42Tarra Simmons D-23Mary Fosse D-38Strom Peterson D-21Gerry Pollet D-46Clyde Shavers D-10

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 10, 2024
Version voted on: E2SHB 2311
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: E2SHB 2311
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*. (E2SHB 2311)
  2. Chapter 295, 2024 Laws. (E2SHB 2311)
  3. Governor signed. (E2SHB 2311)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (E2SHB 2311)
  5. President signed. (E2SHB 2311)
  6. Speaker signed. (E2SHB 2311)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (E2SHB 2311)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SHB 2311)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (E2SHB 2311)
  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (E2SHB 2311)
  11. WM - Majority; do pass. (E2SHB 2311)
  12. Referred to Ways & Means. (E2SHB 2311)
  13. And refer to Ways & Means. (E2SHB 2311)
  14. LAW - Majority; do pass. (E2SHB 2311)
  15. First reading, referred to Law & Justice. (E2SHB 2311)
  16. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (E2SHB 2311)
  17. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SHB 2311)
  18. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (E2SHB 2311)
  19. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (E2SHB 2311)
  20. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SHB 2311)
  21. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  22. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (E2SHB 2311)
  23. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 2311)
  24. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  25. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (E2SHB 2311)
  26. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (E2SHB 2311)
  27. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (SHB 2311)
  28. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2311)
  29. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 2311)
  30. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  31. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  32. APP - Executive action taken by committee.
  33. Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 2311)
  34. Referred to Appropriations.
  35. CSJR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2311)
  36. CSJR - Executive action taken by committee.
  37. CSJR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  38. First reading, referred to Community Safety, Justice, & Reentry.

HB 2311 in other sessions

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