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HB 1970 - 2023-24
Improving communication between the department of children, youth, and families and caregivers.
Sponsors: McClintock, Couture, Waters, Graham, Cheney, Sandlin, Harris, Caldier
Bill Status-at-a-Glance
See Bill History for complete details on the bill
As of Saturday, April 27, 2024 12:40 AM
Current Version:
Substitute - SHB 1970
Current Status:
C 145 L 24
Where is it in the process?
IntroducedIn CommitteeOn FloorCalendarPassedChamberIn the House:In the Senate:
After Passage:Passed LegislatureOn Governor'sDeskGovernor ActedSession Law

Bill Status-at-a-Glance

As of Saturday, April 27, 2024 12:40 AM
See Bill History for complete details on the bill
Current Version:
Substitute - SHB 1970
Current Status:
C 145 L 24
Where is it in the process?
IntroducedIn CommitteeOn FloorCalendarPassedChamber
House:
Senate:
Passed LegislatureOn Governor'sDeskGovernor ActedSession Law
AfterPassage:
Bill History

2024 REGULAR SESSION

Dec 18
Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 8
First reading, referred to Human Services, Youth, & Early Learning. (View Original Bill)
Jan 17
Public hearing in the House Committee on Human Services, Youth, & Early Learning at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Jan 26
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Human Services, Youth, & Early Learning at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
HSEL - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report)
Jan 29
Referred to Appropriations.
Feb 1
Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 3
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 9:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
APP - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Human Services, Youth, & Early Learning. (Majority Report)
Feb 5
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Feb 9
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Feb 12
1st substitute bill substituted (HSEL 24). (View 1st Substitute)
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Feb 14
First reading, referred to Human Services.
Feb 19
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 10:30 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 20
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 10:30 AM. (Committee Materials)
HS - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
And refer to Ways & Means.
Feb 21
Referred to Ways & Means.
Feb 24
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 9:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 26
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
WM - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Minority; without recommendation. (Minority Report)
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 28
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 1
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Mar 4
Speaker signed.

IN THE SENATE

Mar 5
President signed.

OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Mar 6
Delivered to Governor. (View Bill as Passed Legislature)
Mar 18
Governor signed.
Chapter 145, 2024 Laws. (View Session Law)
Effective date 6/6/2024.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
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