HB 1436-S2 - DIGEST
(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 3/04/15)

Establishes the homeless youth act.

Creates the office of homeless youth programs within the department of commerce.

Requires the office of homeless youth programs to be operational no later than January 1, 2016.

Transfers certain powers, duties, and functions of the department of social and health services, pertaining to youth homeless services and programs, to the department of commerce.

Changes the name of "the homeless families services fund" to "the Washington youth and families fund."

Provides that this act is null and void if appropriations are not approved.