1802 AMH POLL OMLI 078

HB 1802 - H AMD 857

By Representative Pollet

On page 2, line 29, after "chapter" strike "44.04" and insert "43.01"

On page 3, line 8, after "(3)" insert "Members requiring a personal assistant to assist them in effective communication and meaningful participation in the activities of the statutory entity may not be denied the use of such assistant of their choosing if the member requires a personal assistant in other aspects of their personal life. An example of a personal assistant is a legal guardian, immediate family member, or a person to whom the member has given a power of attorney, who will act as support for a member with intellectual developmental disabilities and speak on behalf of the member. 

(4)"

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

On page 3, line 11, after "(4)" strike all material through ""statutory" and insert "For the purposes of this section:

(a) "Disability" includes but is not limited to disabilities listed under RCW 49.60.040; and

(b) "Statutory"

On page 4, after line 19, insert the following:

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 4. A new section is added to chapter 44.04 RCW to read as follows:

Any statutory entity, as defined in section 2 of this act, of the legislature is subject to the requirements in section 2 of this act."

Renumber the remaining section.

Correct the title.

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