SENATE BILL REPORT

HB 2377

As of February 16, 2004

Title: An act relating to reorganization of provisions concerning mental health services for minors.

Brief Description: Reorganizing provisions concerning mental health services for minors.

Sponsors: Representatives Lovick and Dickerson.

Brief History:

Committee Activity: Children & Family Services & Corrections: 2/20/04.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES & CORRECTIONS

Staff: Fara Daun (786-7459)

Background: Chapter 1.04 RCW establishes the Revised Code of Washington and the general numbering system. Chapter 1.08 establishes the Statute Law Committee and the duties of the Code Reviser, which include codification of the session laws in the RCW.

Chapter 71.34 RCW governs public mental health treatment for minors.

Summary of Bill: The Code Reviser must recodify Chapter 71.34 RCW in a particular order with sub-chapter headings. There are no changes to the content of any section.

Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Not requested.

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