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 Moeller, McDonald, Hasegawa, Roach, Jarrett, Takko and Chase.

Brief History: Passed House: 2/28/05, 95-0.

Committee Activity: Human Services & Corrections: 3/22/05 [DP].

SENATE COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES & CORRECTIONS

Majority Report: Do pass.Signed by Senators Hargrove, Chair; Regala, Vice Chair; Brandland, McAuliffe and Thibaudeau.

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.

Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: No.

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

Testimony For: The re-ordering of the chapter is intended to help people find their way through it more easily.

Testimony Against: None.

Who Testified: PRO: Representative Jim Moeller, sponsor.