5060-S AMS CONW BUCK 770

SSB 5060 - S AMD 121

By Senator Conway

    On page 2, beginning on line 23, strike all of subsection (b)

    Reletter the remaining subsection consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

    On page 3, after line 23, insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 3. A new section is added to chapter 70.128 RCW to read as follows:

    The department must determine where adult family homes are located throughout the state.  Based on this information, the department must develop recommendations on the maximum amount of adult family homes that may be permitted in a residential neighborhood and identify areas that are underserved by adult family homes. Recommendations and information on underserved areas must be provided to the health care committees of the legislature by January 15, 2018."

SSB 5060 - S AMD 121

By Senator Conway

    On page 1, line 2 of the title, after "neighborhoods;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "amending RCW 70.128.007 and 70.128.040; and adding a new section to chapter 70.128 RCW."

EFFECT:   Removes the requirement that adult family homes be limited to two homes in a four block radius.  Requires the Department of Social and Health Services determine where adult family homes are located throughout the state and develop recommendations on the maximum amount of adult family homes that may be permitted in residential neighborhoods.  The department must also determine what areas in the state are underserved by adult family homes. Recommendations must be provided to the legislature by January 15, 2018.

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