SB 5831 - DIGEST

     Creates a division of state government to be known as the division of substance abuse and mental health within the department of social and health services.

     Declares that the discrete program of chemical dependency established under RCW 70.96A.030 and the administratively created division of alcohol and substance abuse is hereby abolished and all of its powers, duties, and functions are hereby transferred to the division of substance abuse and mental health.

     Declares that the administratively created mental health division is hereby abolished and all of its powers, duties, and functions are hereby transferred to the division of substance abuse and mental health.

     Repeals RCW 70.96A.030, 70.96A.060, and 70.96A.080.