6214-S2 AMH APP H5395.1

2SSB 6214 - H COMM AMD TO CJC COMM AMD (H5269.1) ADOPTED 3-6-98

By Committee on Appropriations

    On page 2, line 14 of the amendment, after "dibenzoxazipine))" insert ", which includes, but is not limited to atypical antipsychotic medications"

    On page 28, after line 25 of the amendment, insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 27.  A new section is added to chapter 71.05 RCW to read as follows:

    Where appropriate, and under the prescription of an authorized professional person, atypical antipsychotic medications may be accessed for use by a regional support network through the fund established in section 54 of this act."

    Renumber the following sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

    On page 52, after line 13 of the amendment, insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 49.  A new section is added to chapter 10.77 RCW to read as follows:

    Where appropriate, and under the prescription of an authorized professional person, atypical antipsychotic medications may be accessed for use by a regional support network through the fund established in section 54 of this act."

    Renumber the following sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

    On page 53, after line 11 of the amendment, insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 54.  $210,000 of the general fund‑-state appropriation for fiscal year 1999 is provided solely for the establishment of a fund to reimburse regional support networks for the cost of atypical antipsychotic medications.  This amount is not subject to the provisions of RCW 71.24.035(17)(d)."

    Renumber the following sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

EFFECT:  Clarifies that the definition for "antipsychotic medications" includes atypical antipsychotics.  Provides a fund of money to be used by regional support networks in prescribing atypical antipsychotic medications.  Authorizes regional support networks to use the fund established for the prescription of atypical antipsychotic medications.

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