SSB 5531 -
By Representative Hinkle
ADOPTED 04/09/2011
On page 3, after line 21 of the amendment, insert the following:
"Sec. 6 RCW 71.24.160 and 2001 c 323 s 15 are each amended to
read as follows:
The regional support networks shall make satisfactory showing to
the secretary that state funds shall in no case be used to replace
local funds from any source being used to finance mental health
services prior to January 1, 1990. Maintenance of effort funds devoted
to judicial services related to involuntary commitment reimbursed under
section 2 of this act must be expended for other purposes that further
treatment for mental health and chemical dependency disorders.
Sec. 7 RCW 71.34.300 and 1985 c 354 s 14 are each amended to read
as follows:
(1) The county or combination of counties is responsible for
development and coordination of the evaluation and treatment program
for minors, for incorporating the program into the county mental health
plan, and for coordination of evaluation and treatment services and
resources with the community mental health program required under
chapter 71.24 RCW.
(2) The county shall be responsible for maintaining its support of
involuntary treatment services for minors at its 1984 level, adjusted
for inflation, with the department responsible for additional costs to
the county resulting from this chapter. Maintenance of effort funds
devoted to judicial services related to involuntary commitment
reimbursed under section 2 of this act must be expended for other
purposes that further treatment for mental health and chemical
dependency disorders."
Renumber the remaining sections consecutively, correct any internal references accordingly, and correct the title.
EFFECT: Maintenance of effort funds devoted to judicial services related to involuntary commitment cases reimbursed under this act must be expended for other purposes that further treatment for mental health and chemical dependency disorders.