SB 6380-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

 Amends RCW 26.23.035 relating to the distribution of child support amongst multiple cases.

Provides for distribution of past-due support payments if the responsible parent owes a support debt for two or more Title IV-D cases, as authorized under 42 U.S.C. Sec. 657. In determining priority of distribution of past-due support payments between Washington state and another state, the division of child support shall first distribute past-due support payments to another state if there are nonassistance arrears owing to a custodial parent in that state and if that state's distribution policy is to first pay in full the nonassistance debt owed to a custodial parent.

Provides that, upon satisfaction of the nonassistance arrears debt to a custodial parent in another state, or if the state is no longer paying nonassistance arrears to that custodial parent, Washington shall determine an appropriate distribution of past-due payments.