1079-S2 AMH COOK H2415.1

2SHB 1079 - H AMD 076 ADOPTED 3-3-97

By Representative Cooke

    On page 15, line 23, after "RCW." insert "To reduce administrative costs and to ensure equal state-wide access to services, the department may develop contracts for state-wide welfare-to-work services.  These state-wide contracts shall support regional flexibility and ensure that resources follow local labor market opportunities and recipients' needs."

EFFECT:  Authorizes the department of social and health services to  contract for services on a state-wide basis with public and private organizations.

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