6207-S AMH CJC QUIN 16

By Representative Ballasiotes

SSB 6207 - H COMM AMD

By Committee on Criminal Justice & Corrections

     Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

     "NEW SECTION. Sec. 1.  A new section is added to chapter 71.09 RCW to read as follows:

     The secretary shall adopt rules under the administrative procedure act, chapter 34.05 RCW, for the oversight and operation of the program established pursuant to this chapter.  Such rules shall include provisions for an annual inspection of the special commitment center and requirements for treatment plans and the retention of records.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 2.  This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately."

EFFECT: Specifies that the rulemaking authority is limited to program operation and oversight, and requires that the rules cover treatment plans, record retention, and an annual inspection of the center.