On page 5, line 7, after "purpose," insert "except where inconsistent with federal law or regulations applicable to federal benefit programs,"

     On page 5, line 14, after "(2)" strike "All" and insert "Except where inconsistent with federal law or regulations applicable to federal benefit programs, all"

     On page 97, line 23, after "partnerships." insert "Nothing in this act shall be construed as creating or requiring the creation of any medical assistance program, as that term is defined in RCW 74.09.010, for state registered domestic partners that is analogous to federal medical assistance programs extended to married persons."

     On page 98, line 2, after "partnerships." insert "Nothing in this act shall be construed as creating or requiring the creation of any medical assistance program, as that term is defined in RCW 74.09.010, for state registered domestic partners that is analogous to federal medical assistance programs extended to married persons."

     On page 111, line 21, after "173," insert "174,"