5531-S AMH HINK H2517.1

SSB 5531  - H AMD TO WAYS COMM AMD (H-2473.1)516
     By Representative Hinkle

ADOPTED 04/09/2011

     On page 3, after line 21 of the amendment, insert the following:

"Sec. 6   RCW 71.24.160 and 2001 c 323 s 15 are each amended to read as follows:
     The regional support networks shall make satisfactory showing to the secretary that state funds shall in no case be used to replace local funds from any source being used to finance mental health services prior to January 1, 1990. Maintenance of effort funds devoted to judicial services related to involuntary commitment reimbursed under section 2 of this act must be expended for other purposes that further treatment for mental health and chemical dependency disorders.

Sec. 7   RCW 71.34.300 and 1985 c 354 s 14 are each amended to read as follows:
     (1) The county or combination of counties is responsible for development and coordination of the evaluation and treatment program for minors, for incorporating the program into the county mental health plan, and for coordination of evaluation and treatment services and resources with the community mental health program required under chapter 71.24 RCW.
     (2) The county shall be responsible for maintaining its support of involuntary treatment services for minors at its 1984 level, adjusted for inflation, with the department responsible for additional costs to the county resulting from this chapter. Maintenance of effort funds devoted to judicial services related to involuntary commitment reimbursed under section 2 of this act must be expended for other purposes that further treatment for mental health and chemical dependency disorders."

     Renumber the remaining sections consecutively, correct any internal references accordingly, and correct the title.

EFFECT:  Maintenance of effort funds devoted to judicial services related to involuntary commitment cases reimbursed under this act must be expended for other purposes that further treatment for mental health and chemical dependency disorders.

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