6168-S.E AMH SHEW CLAJ 165

  

ESSB 6168 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-5114.3/20) 1702

By Representative Shewmake

ADOPTED 02/28/2020

On page 225, line 8, increase the general fund-state appropriation for fiscal year 2021 by $56,391,000

On page 225, line 24, correct the total.

On page 227, line 12, strike "$101,414,000" and insert "(($101,414,000)) $157,805,000"

On page 227, line 13, after "providers" insert "in fiscal year 2020 and the 75th percentile of market for both centers and licensed family homes at a level 2 standard of quality in fiscal year 2021. The state and the representative for family child care providers must enter into bargaining over the implementation of subsidy rate increases, and apply those increases consistent with the terms of this proviso and the agreement reached between the parties"

EFFECT:   Provides $56,391,000 in fiscal year 2021 for the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to increase child care subsidy rates to the 75th percentile of market rates for both centers and licensed family homes at a level 2 standard of quality. Directs the state and the representative for family child care providers to enter into bargaining over the implementation of the subsidy rate increases.

Fiscal Impact: Increases General Fund - State by $56,391,000.

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