1481‑S4 AMH COOK KNUT 25

4SHB 1481 ‑ H AMD to H AMD(1481-S4 AMH PATT H5058.1)262 ADOPTED

                                                      2-12-96

By Representatives Cooke, Sheahan and McMorris

     On page 1, beginning on line 6 of the amendment, strike

              ""PART VI.  LICENSE SUSPENSION" and all material through "1996." on page 58, line 14 and insert the following:

     "NEW SECTION.  Sec. 502.  (1)  The department of health shall coordinate a study on the revocation of occupational, professional, recreational, and driver's licenses for individuals who are in arrears on child support payments.  In addition to other issues, the study shall also include a review of available means to compel attorneys who are in arrears on child support payments to fulfill their child support obligations.  The study shall include the participation of the department of social and health services, department of licensing, board of pilotage commissioners, the department of fish and wildlife, the state bar association, and one member from each caucus of the senate and house of representatives.

     (2)  The department of health shall submit the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the study to the appropriate committees of the senate and house of representatives no later than December 1, 1996."

EFFECT:  Requires the department of health to coordinate a study related to the revocation of licenses for individuals who are in arrears on their child support obligations.