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HB 2458 - H AMD Adopted 3-14-02 0594

By Representative Veloria

     On page 3, after line 2, insert the following:

     "NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. A new section is added to chapter 70.128 RCW to read as follows:

     No department employee shall discriminate or retaliate in any manner against an adult family home operator or employee on the basis or for the reason that the operator or employee made a complaint against the department or any of its employees."

           Correct the title.

EFFECT: Prohibits discrimination or retaliation by employees of the department of social and health services against adult family home operators or employees who file a complaint against the department or its employees.