HOUSE BILL ANALYSIS

                  HB 1811

Title:  An act relating to supported employment;  amending RCW 41.04.750 and 41.04.760;  and amending 1997 c 287 s 1 (uncodified).

Brief Description: Revising provisions relating to supported employment for persons with severe disabilities.

Sponsors:  Representatives Tokuda, Boldt, D. Sommers, Kenney, and Ogden;  by request of Department of Social and Health Services.

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON

CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES

Meeting Date:  February 17, 1999.

Bill Analysis Prepared by:  Dave Knutson  (786-7146).

Background:  The Department of Social and Health Services, in conjunction with the Department of Personnel and the Office of Financial Management, identify state agencies that can participate in a supported employment program for people with developmental disabilities.

Summary of Bill:  The supported employment program will be available for people with developmental disabilities and other people with significant disabilities as defined in federal law.

Appropriation:  None.

Fiscal Note: None.

Effective Date:  Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.