Washington 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: Passed House 1 D cosponsors

HB 1792 — Establishing a fee for certification for the residential services and supports program to cover investigative costs.

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

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” 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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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

1 added · 1 removed

Plain-language change summary

The key change in HB 1792 is the removal of a provision that would have allowed for the collection of certification fees dependent on federal funding approval. Instead, the bill now focuses on requiring regulated providers to pay an initial and annual certification fee to support the costs of investigating complaints about abuse or neglect without the uncertainty of federal funding impacting its effectiveness. This change is important because it ensures that there will be funds available for prompt and thorough investigations into complaints, which is crucial for protecting vulnerable individuals in the residential services and supports program.

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H-2122.1SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 1792State of Washington65th Legislature2017 Regular SessionBy House Appropriations (originally sponsored by Representatives Kagi and Ormsby;
Z-0255.1HOUSE BILL 1792State of Washington65th Legislature2017 Regular SessionBy Representatives Kagi and Ormsby;
by request of Department of Social and Health Services)READ FIRST TIME 02/24/17.AN ACT Relating to investigative costs for residential services and supports programs;
by request of Department of Social and Health ServicesRead first time 01/30/17.
Referred to Committee on Early Learning & Human Services.AN ACT Relating to investigative costs for residential services and supports programs;
creating a new section;
(1) After initial certification, the certified provider must pay an annual certification fee.
(1) Before the issuance of initial certification for the residential services and supports program, the applicant shall pay a certification fee.
Beginning July 1, 2017, and thereafter, the annual certification fee must be established in the omnibus appropriations act and any amendment or additions made to that act.
After initial certification, the certified provider must also pay an annual certification fee.
The certification fee established in the omnibus appropriations act and any amendment or additions made to that act may not exceed the department's costs for investigation of complaints about provider practice and individuals alleged to have abused, neglected, abandoned, or exploited clients.
Beginning July 1, 2017, and thereafter, the initial and annual certification fees must be established in the omnibus appropriations act and any amendment or additions made to that act.
The certification fee must include all of the department's cost of paying providers for the amount of the certification fee attributed to medicaid clients.(2) No fee may be required of government-operated programs, the portion of certified residential services and supports clients for whom the program pays licensing fees under chapter 70.128 or 18.20 RCW, or court-appointed receivers.NEW SECTION.  Sec. 3.  DEPARTMENT DUTIES.
The certification fees established in the omnibus appropriations act and any amendment or additions made to that act may not exceed the department's costs for investigation of complaints about provider practice and individuals alleged to have abused, neglected, abandoned, or exploited clients.
The certification fees must include all of the department's cost of paying providers for the amount of the certification fee attributed to medicaid clients.(2) No fee may be required of government-operated programs, the portion of certified residential services and supports clients for whom the program pays licensing fees under chapter 70.128 or 18.20 RCW, or court-appointed receivers.NEW SECTION.  Sec. 3.  DEPARTMENT DUTIES.
"Complaints," as used in this section, include both complaints about provider practice, under this chapter, and complaints about individuals alleged to have abused, neglected, abandoned, or exploited clients, under chapter 74.34 RCW.NEW SECTION.  Sec. 4.  Sections 1 through 3 of this act are each added to chapter 71A.12 RCW.NEW SECTION.  Sec. 5.  If the director of the centers for medicare and medicaid services determines that federal funds cannot be appropriated to match state expenditures under this act, the department must cease collecting the fee in section 2 of this act, and this act is of no force and effect.
"Complaints," as used in this section, include both complaints about provider practice, under this chapter, and complaints about individuals alleged to have abused, neglected, abandoned, or exploited clients, under chapter 74.34 RCW.NEW SECTION.  Sec. 4.  Sections 1 through 3 of this act are each added to chapter 71A.12 RCW.NEW SECTION.  Sec. 5.  This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect July 1, 2017.--- END ---
If the centers for medicare and medicaid services makes such a determination, the department must notify the office of financial management and the appropriate committees of the legislature.
Rules adopted under this act must meet federal requirements that are a necessary condition to the receipt of federal funds by the state.NEW SECTION.  Sec. 6.  This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect July 1, 2017.--- END ---
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Action History

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

  2. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  3. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  4. Minority; without recommendation.

  5. Minority; do not pass.

  6. WM - Majority; do pass.

  7. First reading, referred to Ways & Means.

  8. Third reading, passed; yeas, 50; nays, 48; absent, 0; excused, 0.

  9. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  10. Floor amendment(s) adopted.

  11. 1st substitute bill substituted.

  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  13. 1st substitute bill substituted.

  14. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  15. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  16. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  17. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  18. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  19. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  20. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  21. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  22. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  23. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  24. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  25. Minority; without recommendation.

  26. Minority; do not pass.

  27. APP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  28. Minority; without recommendation.

  29. Minority; do not pass.

  30. APP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  31. Referred to Appropriations.

  32. Committee relieved of further consideration.

  33. First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on · 18 voted No

Sponsors (1)

  • Kagi

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Final Passage (#11)

Passed 50 Yea · 48 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 183200
Democrat 32100
Republican 01500
Total 504800
% of votes cast 51%49%0%0%
How each member voted (98)
Member Party Vote
Appleton — Yea
Chopp — Yea
Cody — Yea
Dolan — Yea
Graves — Nay
Haler — Nay
Harmsworth — Nay
Hayes — Nay
Klippert — Nay
Lytton — Yea
Muri — Nay
Nealey — Nay
Pettigrew — Yea
Pike — Nay
Rodne — Nay
Sawyer — Yea
Sells — Yea
Shea — Nay
Hargrove — Nay
Blake — Yea
Buys — Nay
Chandler — Nay
Clibborn — Yea
Condotta — Nay
DeBolt — Nay
Hudgins — Yea
Irwin — Nay
Jenkin — Nay
Kagi — Yea
Smith — Nay
Kirby — Yea
Kraft — Nay
Kretz — Nay
Kristiansen — Nay
Manweller — Nay
Maycumber — Nay
McBride — Yea
McCaslin — Nay
McDonald — Nay
Morris — Yea
Mosbrucker — Nay
Pellicciotti — Yea
Stambaugh — Nay
Sullivan — Yea
Tarleton — Yea
Vick — Nay
Wilcox — Nay
Young — Nay
Johnson, J. — Nay
Van Werven — Nay
Beth Doglio Democrat Yea
Chris Kilduff Democrat Yea
Cindy Ryu Democrat Yea
Derek Stanford Democrat Yea
Drew Hansen Democrat Yea
Gerry Pollet Democrat Yea
Jake Fey Democrat Yea
Jamila Taylor Democrat Nay
Javier Valdez Democrat Yea
Joe Fitzgibbon Democrat Yea
John Lovick Democrat Yea
June Robinson Democrat Yea
Kristine Reeves Democrat Yea
Larry Springer Democrat Yea
Laurie Jinkins Democrat Yea
Lillian Ortiz-Self Democrat Yea
Marcus Riccelli Democrat Yea
Mia Gregerson Democrat Yea
Mike Chapman Democrat Yea
Monica Jurado Stonier Democrat Yea
Nicole Macri Democrat Yea
Noel Frame Democrat Yea
Roger Goodman 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
Andrew Barkis Republican Nay
Carolyn Eslick Republican Nay
Dan Griffey Republican Nay
Drew MacEwen Republican Nay
Drew Stokesbary Republican Nay
Ed Orcutt Republican Nay
Jeff Holy Republican Nay
Jim Walsh Republican Nay
Joe Schmick Republican Nay
Mary Dye Republican Nay
Michelle Valdez Republican Nay
Mike Steele Republican Nay
Mike Volz Republican Nay
Paul Harris Republican Nay
Tom Dent Republican Nay

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1792?
HB 1792 is sponsored by Kagi and Timm Ormsby (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 1792?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” 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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