On page 2, beginning on line 7 of the amendment, after "(a)" strike all material through
(b))) on line 18 and insert "Persons who are unemployable due primarily to alcohol or drug addiction, except as provided in subsection
(((3))) (4) of this
((subsection)) section. These persons must be referred to appropriate assessment, treatment, shelter, or supplemental security income referral services as authorized under chapter
74.50 RCW. Referrals must be made at the time of application or at the time of eligibility review. This subsection may not be construed to prohibit the department from making a referral for essential needs and housing report for persons who have a substance abuse addiction who are incapacitated due to other physical or mental conditions that meet the eligibility criteria for a referral for essential needs and housing support;