6319 AMH FRAS H5108.1

ESB6319 - H AMD TO HS COMM AMD (H-5003.1/92)   0379  NOT CONSIDERED  03/11/92

By Representatives Fraser, Winsley and Leonard

    On page 6, after line 12 of the amendment, insert the following:

    "Sec. 6.  RCW 43.20A.710 and 1989 c 334 s 13 are each amended to read as follows:

    The secretary shall investigate the conviction records, pending charges or disciplinary board final decisions of:  (1) Persons being considered for state employment in positions directly responsible for the supervision, care, or treatment of children, mentally ill persons or developmentally disabled persons; and (2) individual providers who are paid by the state and hired by physically disabled or mentally ill or impaired persons or their guardians.  The investigation may include an examination of state and national criminal identification data and the child abuse and neglect register established under chapter 26.44 RCW.  The secretary shall provide the results of the state background check on individual providers to the physically disabled or mentally ill or impaired persons or guardians who hired them.  The secretary and clients who employ individual providers shall use the information solely for the purpose of determining the character, suitability, and competence of these applicants.  Criminal justice agencies shall provide the secretary such information as they may have and that the secretary may require for such purpose.  If necessary, persons may be employed on a conditional basis pending completion of the background investigation."

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 7.    Section 6 of this act applies prospectively only and not retroactively."

ESB6319 - H AMD TO HS COMM AMD (H-5003.1/92)

By Representative Fraser

    On page 6, beginning on line 17 of the title amendment, after "72.23.025" strike "and 71.05.170" and insert ", 71.05.170, and 43.20A.710"

    On page 6, line 18 of the title amendment, after "72.23 RCW;" insert "creating a new section;"