Washington 2023-2024 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate Bipartisan · 2 R · 2 D cosponsors

SB 5943 — Developing a resource data tool to connect Washington residents to services and resources.

Last action — By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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What changed in the latest version

60 added · 66 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Senate Bill 5943 has shifted from conducting a feasibility study to actively developing a resource data tool to help Washington residents connect to various services. This change emphasizes action and implementation rather than research, indicating a commitment to creating a mobile app and web portal for easier access to social, behavioral health, and housing resources. This matters because it signals a more direct approach to improving access to essential services for residents, potentially streamlining their experience in finding the help they need.

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S-4242.1 SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 5943 State of Washington 68th Legislature 2024 Regular Session By Senate Human Services (originally sponsored by Senators Gildon, Boehnke, Hasegawa, and C.
S-3644.1 SENATE BILL 5943 State of Washington 68th Legislature 2024 Regular Session By Senators Gildon, Boehnke, Hasegawa, and C.
Wilson) READ FIRST TIME 01/24/24.
Wilson Prefiled 01/02/24.
AN ACT Relating to conducting a feasibility study regarding a resource data tool to connect Washington residents to services and resources;
Read first time 01/08/24.
adding new sections to chapter 43.20A RCW;
Referred to Committee on Human Services.
AN ACT Relating to developing a resource data tool to connect Washington residents to services and resources;
adding new sections to chapter 43.211 RCW;
The legislature finds that Washington residents could benefit from having a quick and seamless digital way to connect to services and that state agencies should explore opportunities to provide such services in a way that builds off of the work of their peers by maximizing the state's investments and reducing the duplication of staff efforts in the provision of services.
The legislature finds that Washington residents would benefit from having a quick and seamless digital way to connect to services and that state agencies should explore opportunities to provide such services in a way that builds off of the work of their peers by maximizing the state's investments and reducing the duplication of staff efforts in the provision of services.
It is the intent of the legislature to conduct a feasibility study for developing a resource p.
It is the intent of the legislature that the advisory group created in this act will collaborate with WIN 211, as defined in RCW 43.211.020, in providing p.
1 SSB 5943 data tool that will easily connect Washingtonians to the services they may need and that will ensure the services are provided in an efficient, cost-effective manner.
1 SB 5943 a plan for developing a resource data tool that will easily connect Washingtonians to the services they may need and that will ensure the services are provided in an efficient, cost-effective manner.
(1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the department shall conduct a feasibility study regarding a resource data tool for the purpose of digitally connecting members of the public to state services.
(1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, WIN 211 shall develop and implement a resource data tool.
The feasibility study must be conducted in collaboration with the advisory group created in section 3 of this act.
The development of the resource data tool must be performed in collaboration with the advisory group created in section 3 of this act.
(2) The feasibility study shall include recommendations for a mobile application for the purpose of assisting users in accessing state and private resources and services.
(2) The resource data tool developed by WIN 211 shall include a mobile application for the purpose of assisting users in accessing state and private resources and services.
(3) Among other relevant topics, the feasibility study shall examine what other digital public resources exist to prevent potential redundancy of programs and to promote administrative efficiency.
The mobile application must be named "Whole WA." (3) Before a state agency, department, or funded program that provides health and human services establishes a new public community resource database, internet-based directory, or mobile application, the state agency, department, or program shall consult with WIN 211 about accessing resource data through the "Whole WA" resource data tool to ensure no duplication of service or cost to the state.
The feasibility study shall also consider language access, alternative communications options, and equitable access for individuals living with disabilities or limited access to internet services.
(4) The feasibility study shall be submitted, in compliance with RCW 43.01.036, to the governor and appropriate committees of the legislature by December 1, 2024.
(1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the department shall convene an advisory group for providing feedback and consultative advice regarding the feasibility study established by this act.
(1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, WIN 211 shall convene a "Whole WA" advisory group.
The advisory group shall be composed of experts, interested parties, individuals with lived experience receiving public benefits, organizations who work in the space of system referral and resource navigation, and other relevant stakeholders.
The advisory group shall be composed of experts, interested parties, and other similar stakeholders, convened by WIN 211.
The purpose of the advisory group created in this section is to inform the feasibility study, which shall include a plan and framework for launching the resource data tool, a web portal, and a mobile application.
The purpose of the advisory group created in this section is to develop a plan and framework for launching the resource data tool, including a web portal and mobile application, making public and private services and programs more accessible.
The advisory group created in this section shall complete development and launch of the resource data tool no later than January 1, 2025.
(2) This section expires December 1, 2024.
(2) This section expires January 1, 2025.
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Sections 1 through 3 of this act are each added to chapter 43.20A RCW.
Sections 1 through 3 of this act are each added to chapter 43.211 RCW.
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Action History

  1. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

  2. Public hearing in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services at 1:30 PM.

  3. First reading, referred to Human Services, Youth, & Early Learning.

  4. Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 0.

  5. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  6. 2nd substitute bill substituted (WM 24).

  7. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  8. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  9. Minority; without recommendation.

  10. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  11. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 10:00 AM.

  12. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM.

  13. Referred to Ways & Means.

  14. And refer to Ways & Means.

  15. HS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  16. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 10:30 AM.

  17. Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 10:30 AM.

  18. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM.

  19. First reading, referred to Human Services.

  20. Prefiled for introduction.

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 2 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

3rd Reading & Final Passage (#30)

Passed 47 Yea · 2 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 10000
Republican 16000
Democrat 21200
Total 47200
% of votes cast 96%4%0%0%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Billig — Yea
Hawkins — Yea
Keiser — Yea
Kuderer — Yea
Mullet — Yea
Padden — Yea
Randall — Yea
Rivers — Yea
Van De Wege — Yea
Wilson, L. — Yea
Annette Cleveland Democrat Yea
Bob Hasegawa Democrat Yea
Claire Wilson Democrat Yea
Claudia Kauffman Democrat Yea
Derek Stanford Democrat Yea
Drew Hansen Democrat Yea
Jamie Pedersen Democrat Yea
Javier Valdez Democrat Yea
Jesse Salomon Democrat Nay
Joe Nguyen Democrat Yea
John Lovick Democrat Yea
June Robinson Democrat Yea
Lisa Wellman Democrat Yea
Liz Lovelett Democrat Nay
Manka Dhingra Democrat Yea
Marko Liias Democrat Yea
Noel Frame Democrat Yea
Rebecca Saldaña Democrat Yea
Sharon Shewmake Democrat Yea
Steve Conway Democrat Yea
T'wina Nobles Democrat Yea
Victoria Hunt Democrat Yea
Yasmin Trudeau Democrat Yea
Chris Gildon Republican Yea
Curtis King Republican Yea
Drew MacEwen Republican Yea
Jeff Holy Republican Yea
Jeff Wilson Republican Yea
Jim McCune Republican Yea
John Braun Republican Yea
Judy Warnick Republican Yea
Keith Wagoner Republican Yea
Mark Schoesler Republican Yea
Matt Boehnke Republican Yea
Nikki Torres Republican Yea
Perry Dozier Republican Yea
Phil Fortunato Republican Yea
Ron Muzzall Republican Yea
Shelly Short Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 5943?
SB 5943 is sponsored by Claire Wilson (Democrat), Bob Hasegawa (Democrat), Matt Boehnke (Republican), and Chris Gildon (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 5943?
This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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