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Health Care & Wellness Committee

SB 5490


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Brief Description: Adding a law enforcement representative to the adult family home advisory committee.

Sponsors: Senator Brandland.

Brief Summary of Bill
  • Adds a representative from a general authority Washington law enforcement agency to the Adult Family Home Advisory Committee.

Hearing Date: 3/15/07

Staff: Dave Knutson (786-7146).

Background:

The Adult Family Home Advisory Committee was established in 2002 to provide recommendations to the Department of Social and Health Services on matters pertaining to the industry. The committee meets at least four times a year, and reviews issues related to inspection, enforcement, and quality improvement. The committee includes adult family home providers, the long term care ombudsman, and representatives from the resident council program, families, and consumers.

Summary of Bill:

A representative from a general authority Washington law enforcement agency is added to the Adult Family Home Advisory Committee.

Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Available.

Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.