Washington 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 20 D · 4 R cosponsors

HB 2607 — Assisting homeless individuals in obtaining Washington state identicards.

Last action — Effective date 6/11/2020.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 16, 2020. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 27 sponsors

    1 primary, 26 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (20 D · 4 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

1 added · 1 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Bill HB 2607 includes a new section that requires the Washington state department to assist individuals under the age of twenty-five who are homeless in obtaining state identicards. This change is significant because it frees up licensed or contracted providers to help these individuals with the application process, making it easier for vulnerable youth to obtain identification and access essential services. Additionally, the department is directed to explore alternative forms of identification that meet the requirements for those eligible for a state identicard. This broader access can help homeless youth navigate systems that require ID, potentially improving their stability and opportunities.

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H-4285.2SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 2607State of Washington66th Legislature2020 Regular SessionByHouse Human Services & Early Learning (originally sponsored by Representatives Callan, Corry, Caldier, Eslick, Orwall, Entenman, Davis, Shewmake, Lekanoff, Thai, Chapman, Steele, Fey, Chopp, Robinson, Bergquist, Senn, Cody, Doglio, Goodman, Leavitt, Ramel, Santos, Ormsby, Pollet, Kloba, and Macri)READ FIRST TIME 02/03/20.AN ACT Relating to assisting homeless individuals in obtaining Washington state identicards;
H-3479.2HOUSE BILL 2607State of Washington66th Legislature2020 Regular SessionByRepresentatives Callan, Corry, Caldier, Eslick, Orwall, Entenman, Davis, Shewmake, Lekanoff, Thai, Chapman, Steele, Fey, Chopp, Robinson, Bergquist, Senn, Cody, Doglio, Goodman, Leavitt, Ramel, Santos, Ormsby, Pollet, Kloba, and MacriRead first time 01/16/20.Referred to Committee on Human Services & Early Learning.AN ACT Relating to assisting homeless individuals in obtaining Washington state identicards;
adding a new section to chapter 43.216 RCW;
and adding a new section to chapter 43.216 RCW.BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:NEW SECTION.  Sec.
and adding a new section to chapter 46.20 RCW.BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:NEW SECTION.  Sec.
A new section is added to chapter 43.216 RCW to read as follows:The department shall assist licensed or contracted providers in following the process established under section 3 of this act for providers submitting Washington state identicard application materials for individuals qualifying for a Washington state identicard under RCW 46.20.117(1)(c)(ii).Sec.
A new section is added to chapter 43.216 RCW to read as follows:(1) The department shall assist individuals under the age of twenty-five who do not have a permanent residence address and qualify for actual cost of a Washington state identicards under RCW 46.20.117(1)(c)(ii) in obtaining a Washington state identicard.(2) To achieve the goals of this section, the department shall:(a) Accept Washington state identicard application materials for individuals qualifying for a Washington state identicard under RCW 46.20.117(1)(c)(ii), including proof of identity materials required under RCW 46.20.035, from:(i) Individuals or entities licensed by the department;(ii) Individuals or entities contracted to provide services by the department;(iii) Individual schools or school districts;(iv) HOPE centers as described in RCW 43.185C.315;(v) Crisis residential centers as described in RCW 43.185C.295;(vi) Street outreach services as defined in RCW 43.185C.010;
and(vii) The independent youth housing program as described in RCW 43.63A.305;(b) Compile information received under (a) of this subsection and submit this information to the department of licensing;(c) Develop, in consultation with the department of licensing, the office of the superintendent of public instruction, and the office of homeless youth prevention and protection programs, other forms of identification that may be common for individuals qualifying for a Washington state identicard under RCW 46.20.117(1)(c)(ii) that meet the alternative documentation requirements of the department of licensing under RCW 46.20.035.Sec.
The department may adopt any rules as are necessary to carry out this subsection.NEW SECTION.  Sec.
The department may adopt any rules as are necessary to carry out this subsection.--- END ---
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A new section is added to chapter 46.20 RCW to read as follows:(1) The department shall develop in consultation with the department of children, youth, and families, the office of the superintendent of public instruction, and the office of homeless youth prevention and protection programs:(a) Other forms of identification that could be used for individuals qualifying for a Washington state identicard under RCW 46.20.117(1)(c)(ii) that meet the alternative documentation requirements of the department under RCW 46.20.035;
and(b) A process for entities listed under subsection (2) of this section to submit Washington state identicard application materials for individuals qualifying for a Washington state identicard under RCW 46.20.117(1)(c)(ii).(2) The department shall accept Washington state identicard application materials for individuals qualifying for a Washington state identicard under RCW 46.20.117(1)(c)(ii) from:(a) Individuals or entities licensed by the department of children, youth, and families;(b) Individuals or entities contracted to provide services by the department of children, youth, and families;(c) Individual schools or school districts;
and(d) Individuals and entities contracted to provide services by the office of homeless youth prevention and protection programs.--- END ---
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Action History

  1. Effective date 6/11/2020.

  2. Chapter 124, 2020 Laws.

  3. Governor signed.

  4. Delivered to Governor.

  5. President signed.

  6. Speaker signed.

  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0.

  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  10. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 01:30 PM

  11. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  12. Minority; do not pass.

  13. TRAN - Majority; do pass.

  14. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 03:30 PM

  15. First reading, referred to Transportation.

  16. Third reading, passed; yeas, 87; nays, 11; absent, 0; excused, 0.

  17. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  18. 1st substitute bill substituted.

  19. 1st substitute bill substituted.

  20. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

  21. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

  22. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Transportation at 12:00 PM

  23. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  24. Minority; do not pass.

  25. TR - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Human Services & Early Learning.

  26. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  27. Minority; do not pass.

  28. TR - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Human Services & Early Learning.

  29. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Transportation at 01:30 PM

  30. Referred to Transportation.

  31. Referred to Transportation.

  32. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning at 01:30 PM

  33. Minority; do not pass.

  34. HSEL - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  35. Minority; do not pass.

  36. HSEL - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  37. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning at 08:00 AM

  38. First reading, referred to Human Services & Early Learning.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 26 co-sponsors · 124 not signed on · 5 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (26)

Not signed on (124)

124 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

3rd Reading & Final Passage (#37)

Passed 48 Yea · 1 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 24100
Republican 10000
Democrat 14000
Total 48100
% of votes cast 98%2%0%0%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Becker — Yea
Billig — Yea
Brown — Yea
Carlyle — Yea
Darneille — Yea
Das — Yea
Ericksen — Yea
Frockt — Yea
Hawkins — Yea
Hobbs — Yea
Honeyford — Yea
Keiser — Yea
Kuderer — Yea
McCoy — Yea
Mullet — Yea
O'Ban — Yea
Padden — Nay
Randall — Yea
Rivers — Yea
Rolfes — Yea
Sheldon — Yea
Takko — Yea
Wilson, L. — Yea
Zeiger — Yea
Van De Wege — Yea
Annette Cleveland Democrat Yea
Bob Hasegawa Democrat Yea
Claire Wilson Democrat Yea
Derek Stanford Democrat Yea
Jamie Pedersen Democrat Yea
Jesse Salomon Democrat Yea
Joe Nguyen Democrat Yea
Lisa Wellman Democrat Yea
Liz Lovelett Democrat Yea
Manka Dhingra Democrat Yea
Marko Liias Democrat Yea
Rebecca Saldaña Democrat Yea
Steve Conway Democrat Yea
Victoria Hunt Democrat Yea
Curtis King Republican Yea
Jeff Holy Republican Yea
Jim Walsh Republican Yea
John Braun Republican Yea
Judy Warnick Republican Yea
Keith Wagoner Republican Yea
Mark Schoesler Republican Yea
Phil Fortunato Republican Yea
Ron Muzzall Republican Yea
Shelly Short Republican Yea

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3rd Reading & Final Passage (#29)

Passed 87 Yea · 11 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 27600
Republican 17500
Democrat 43000
Total 871100
% of votes cast 89%11%0%0%
How each member voted (98)
Member Party Vote
Cody — Yea
DeBolt — Yea
Dolan — Yea
Hoff — Yea
Hudgins — Yea
Irwin — Yea
Jenkin — Nay
Johnson, J. — Yea
Kirby — Yea
Klippert — Nay
Kraft — Nay
Kretz — Yea
Maycumber — Yea
McCaslin — Nay
Mead — Yea
Mosbrucker — Yea
Pellicciotti — Yea
Appleton — Yea
Blake — Yea
Chambers — Yea
Chandler — Nay
Chopp — Yea
Pettigrew — Yea
Sells — Yea
Shea — Nay
Smith — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Sutherland — Yea
Tarleton — Yea
Vick — Yea
Wilcox — Yea
Young — Yea
Van Werven — Yea
Alex Ramel Democrat Yea
Amy Walen Democrat Yea
Beth Doglio Democrat Yea
Bill Ramos Democrat Yea
Chris Kilduff Democrat Yea
Cindy Ryu Democrat Yea
Dave Paul Democrat Yea
Davina Duerr Democrat Yea
Debra Entenman Democrat Yea
Debra Lekanoff Democrat Yea
Drew Hansen Democrat Yea
Gerry Pollet Democrat Yea
Jake Fey Democrat Yea
Javier Valdez Democrat Yea
Joe Fitzgibbon Democrat Yea
John Lovick Democrat Yea
June Robinson Democrat Yea
Larry Springer Democrat Yea
Lauren Davis Democrat Yea
Laurie Jinkins Democrat Yea
Lillian Ortiz-Self Democrat Yea
Lisa Callan Democrat Yea
Marcus Riccelli Democrat Yea
Mari Leavitt Democrat Yea
Melanie Morgan Democrat Yea
Mia Gregerson Democrat Yea
Mike Chapman Democrat Yea
Monica Jurado Stonier Democrat Yea
My-Linh Thai Democrat Yea
Nicole Macri Democrat Yea
Noel Frame Democrat Yea
Roger Goodman Democrat Yea
Sharon Shewmake Democrat Yea
Sharon Tomiko Santos Democrat Yea
Sharon Wylie Democrat Yea
Shelley Kloba Democrat Yea
Steve Bergquist Democrat Yea
Steve Tharinger Democrat Yea
Strom Peterson Democrat Yea
Tana Senn Democrat Yea
Timm Ormsby Democrat Yea
Tina Orwall Democrat Yea
Vandana Slatter Democrat Yea
Alex Ybarra Republican Yea
Andrew Barkis Republican Yea
Carolyn Eslick Republican Yea
Chris Corry Republican Yea
Chris Gildon Republican Yea
Dan Griffey Republican Yea
Drew MacEwen Republican Yea
Drew Stokesbary Republican Yea
Ed Orcutt Republican Yea
Jenny Graham Republican Yea
Jeremie Dufault Republican Nay
Jim Walsh Republican Yea
Joe Schmick Republican Nay
Keith Goehner Republican Yea
Mary Dye Republican Nay
Matt Boehnke Republican Nay
Michelle Valdez Republican Yea
Mike Steele Republican Yea
Mike Volz Republican Yea
Paul Harris Republican Yea
Skyler Rude Republican Yea
Tom Dent Republican Nay

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2607?
HB 2607 is sponsored by Lisa Callan (Democrat), Chris Corry (Republican), Michelle Valdez (Republican), Carolyn Eslick (Republican), Tina Orwall (Democrat), Debra Entenman (Democrat), Lauren Davis (Democrat), My-Linh Thai (Democrat), Mike Chapman (Democrat), Mike Steele (Republican), Jake Fey (Democrat), Chopp, Robinson, Steve Bergquist (Democrat), Cody, Beth Doglio (Democrat), Roger Goodman (Democrat), Alex Ramel (Democrat), Sharon Tomiko Santos (Democrat), Timm Ormsby (Democrat), Gerry Pollet (Democrat), Shelley Kloba (Democrat), Nicole Macri (Democrat), Sharon Shewmake (Democrat), Debra Lekanoff (Democrat), Mari Leavitt (Democrat), and Tana Senn (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 2607?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 16, 2020. Enacted.
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