HB 2312-S2 - DIGEST

(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE)

     Repeals department of health registration of adult family homes.

     Provides that, in an effort to ensure a cooperative process among the department, adult family home provider representatives, and resident and family representatives on matters pertaining to the adult family home program, the secretary, or his or her designee, shall designate an advisory board.

     Requires the department of health to return the funds collected by the department in connection with the power, functions, and duties repealed under this act, less actual program costs, to credentialed adult family home providers and resident managers registered under chapter 18.48 RCW.  The department of health shall determine the formula for distribution of these funds based upon payment of registration fees during the previous two renewal periods.