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                                                    HOUSE BILL NO. 302

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State of Washington                              50th Legislature                              1987 Regular Session

By Representative H. Sommers

Read first time 1/23/87 and referred to Committee on State Government.

AN ACT Relating to state-owned living facilities; and amending RCW 43.81.030.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

        Sec. 1.  Section 3, chapter 463, Laws of 1985 and RCW 43.81.030 are each amended to read as follows:

          (1) No rent may be charged to persons living in facilities provided under RCW 43.81.020 (1) and (2).  Such employees shall pay the costs of utilities associated with the living facility.

          (((4))) (2) Any person occupying state-owned or leased living facilities shall do so with the understanding that he or she assumes custodial housekeeping responsibility as directed by the agency.  Such responsibility shall not include maintenance, repairs, or improvements to the facilities.  An occupant of a state-owned or leased facility is liable for damages to the facility in excess of normal wear and tear.