HB 1180-S2.E - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

     Declares an intent that gifts and other funds received by the department of health under the authority granted by RCW 43.70.040 may be used to expand or enhance program operations so long as program standards established by the department are maintained, but may not supplant or replace funds for federal, state, county, or city-supported programs.

     Creates the public health supplemental account.  All receipts from gifts, bequests, devises, or funds, whose use is determined to further the purpose of maintaining and improving the health of Washington residents through the public health system must be deposited into the account.  Money in the account may be spent only after appropriation.

     Provides that expenditures from the account may be used only for maintaining and improving the health of Washington residents through the public health system.  Expenditures from the account shall not be used to pay for or add permanent full-time equivalent staff positions.

     Requires the department to file an annual statement of the financial condition, transactions, and affairs of any program funded under this act in a form and manner prescribed by the office of financial management.  A copy of the annual statement shall be filed with the speaker of the house of representatives and the president of the senate.