FINAL BILL REPORT

HB 2768

FULL VETO

Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description:  Requiring review of reports to the legislature by DSHS.

Sponsors:  By Representatives Orcutt, Kagi, Tokuda, Boldt, Jarrett, Benson, Nixon, Lisk, Darneille, Mulliken, Chase, Mielke, Morell, Edwards and Woods.

House Committee on Children & Family Services

Senate Committee on Human Services & Corrections

Background:

The Legislature has required in statute a variety of reports from the DSHS.  Among the types of reports are:  program status, status of implementation of legislation, workload information, contracting information, and information on particular areas of concern.  These report requirements may be satisfied by a one--time submission, but often are ongoing.

Summary:

The DSHS is required to review all legislative requirements on the department to submit reports to the Legislature and recommend the continuance or elimination of the required reports.

The DSHS is required to develop criteria to assess the required reports, including but not limited to, the cost of preparation and the relevance to departmental needs for management information.

The DSHS is required to submit a report to the appropriate committees of the Legislature on the criteria, the review process, and the recommendations by December 1, 2002.  These requirements expire on December 31, 2002.

Votes on Final Passage:

House950

Senate443(Senate amended)

House940(House concurred)