Washington State

House of Representatives

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Children & Family Services Committee

     BILL ANALYSIS

HB 2588

Title:  An act relating to controlled substances as a risk factor in determining negligent treatment or maltreatment of a child.

Brief Description:  Regarding controlled substances as a risk factor in determining negligent treatment of a child.

Sponsors:  Representatives Boldt, Mielke, Mulliken, Carrell, Lambert and Clements.

Meeting Date:January 29, 1988. 

Bill Analysis Prepared by: David Knutson  (786-7146). 

Background:    The negligent treatment or maltreatment of a child is an act or omission that constitutes a clear and present danger to the child=s health, welfare, and safety.

Summary of Bill:    The illegal use or possession of a controlled substance is added as a risk factor in determining negligent treatment or maltreatment.

Appropriation:  None.

Fiscal Note:  None requested.

Effective Date:Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.

Committee Members:

Rep. Suzette Cooke, ChairRep. Mike Carrell

Rep. Marc Boldt, Vice Chair                        Rep. Mary Lou Dickerson

Rep. Roger Bush, Vice Chair                        Rep. Jeff Gombosky     

Rep. Kip Tokuda*                             Rep. Joyce McDonald

Rep. Jim Kastama**                           Rep. Cathy Wolfe

Rep. Ida Ballasiotes