SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5968

BYSenators Talmadge, Warnke, Rinehart, Lee, Moore, Garrett, Wojahn, Zimmerman and Deccio

Appropriating money for additional community group home placements for developmentally disabled clients.

Senate Committee on Ways & Means

Senate Hearing Date(s):March 6, 1987

Senate Staff:Jan Sharar (786-7715)

AS OF MARCH 5, 1987

BACKGROUND:

Development of community resources for developmentally disabled individuals is an ongoing and lengthy process which may span one biennium into the next.  It is unknown if resources for potential projects will be made available.

Separate legislation is introduced due to the timing difficulties in securing federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds for the construction of the requested group home beds.

SUMMARY:

An appropriation of $1,168,500 from the general fund-state for the establishment and operation of 24 additional group home beds and related services for developmentally disabled individuals is made.

Appropriation:    $1,168,500 general fund-state

Fiscal Note:      none requested

Effective Date:The bill contains an emergency clause and takes effect immediately.