HOUSE BILL REPORT
HB 2761
This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in
their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a
statement of legislative intent.
As Reported by House Committee On:
Early Learning & Children's Services
Title: An act relating to renaming the children's trust of Washington as the council for children and families.
Brief Description: Renaming the children's trust of Washington as the council for children and families.
Sponsors: Representatives Schual-Berke, Kagi, Walsh, Pettigrew, Haler and Kenney; by request of Children's Trust of Washington.
Brief History:
Early Learning & Children's Services: 1/24/08 [DP].
Brief Summary of Bill |
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HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EARLY LEARNING & CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Majority Report: Do pass. Signed by 7 members: Representatives Kagi, Chair; Roberts, Vice Chair; Haler, Ranking Minority Member; Walsh, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Goodman, Hinkle and Pettigrew.
Staff: Brian Considine (786-7290).
Background:
The Legislature established the Washington Council on the Prevention of Child Abuse and
Neglect (WCPCAN) in 1982. The WCPCAN is comprised of 15 members who are charged
with contracting with organizations or individuals for the establishment of programs designed
to reduce the occurrence of child abuse and neglect, including those promoting good
parenting skills. The WCPCAN is funded by the State General Fund, the federal Community
Based Child Abuse Prevention Program Grant, the Children's Trust Fund, and private
donations.
Members include designees of the Secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services,
the Superintendent of Public Instruction, and the Secretary of the Department of Health, as
well as other persons selected for their interest and expertise in the prevention of child abuse.
Four legislative members serve as ex officio members of the WCPCAN.
In 2007 Substitute Senate Bill 5830 renamed the WCPCAN as the Children's Trust of
Washington. Once the name change took effect, the WCPCAN made the decision to go
through a re-branding process after discussions with the Children's Trust Foundation. After
research, consultation from Pyramid Communications, and gathering stakeholder input, the
Council has decided to rename itself the Council for Children and Families.
Summary of Bill:
The Children's Trust of Washington is renamed the Council for Children and Families. All
sections in the Revised Code of Washington are amended to reflect this change.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Available.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.
Staff Summary of Public Testimony:
(In support) Legal issues arose when the name changed to the Children's Trust of
Washington. The WCPCAN put in a lot of hard work in a short amount of time to find a
name that did not conflict with other organizations. The WCPCAN voted to support this
name change. The name was decided upon because it represents a broader focus because the
council's services have expanded over the past few years. This change will now encompass
all of the goals of the council.
(Opposed) None.
Persons Testifying: Representative Schual-Berke, prime sponsor; and David Beard, Children's Trust of Washington.