SB 6062-S - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 3RD SUB)

     Declares a public policy to require able-bodied citizens to engage in paid or unpaid employment or engage in short-term training for employment, to require accountability of all parents, and to discourage teen pregnancy.

     Designates requirements for target groups.

     Makes provisions for welfare-to-work programs, including tax incentives programs.

     Provides for teen parent programs, including the establishment of teen group homes.

     Implements a pilot program to be known as the Washington full employment act.

     Establishes procedures for suspension of various licenses for a failure to provide child support.

     Revises provisions for AFDC-related group home zoning.

     Provides for studies of welfare-to-work effectiveness.

     Establishes a rent voucher program.

     Repeals RCW 74.08.120, 74.08.125, 74.12.420, and 74.12.425.

     Makes an appropriation of twenty million dollars to carry out the purposes of the act.