1109-S AMH SHEA MERE 527

SHB 1109 - H AMD 490

By Representative Shea

NOT ADOPTED 03/29/2019

On page 121, line 17, increase the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2020 by $140,000

On page 121, line 18, increase the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2021 by $10,000

On page 122, line 12, correct the total.

On page 130, at the beginning of line 1, insert the following:

"(32) (a) $140,000 of the general fund-state appropriation for fiscal year 2020 and $10,000 of the general fund-state appropriation for fiscal year 2021 is provided solely for the department to develop recommended policies and procedures for training health service providers to: (i) recognize signs that an individual may be a victim of female genital mutilation; (ii) understand the mental and physical health risk factors associated with female genital mutilation; and (iii) use the best practices for providing care and counsel to victims.

(b) The department shall consult with appropriate stakeholders, including the Washington association of prosecuting attorneys, and the Washington council of police and sheriffs, to make recommendations for the criminal penalties for committing female genital mutilation.

(c) By October 1, 2020, the department shall report to the appropriate fiscal and policy committees of the legislature with its recommendations." 

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