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June 30, 2017

Proposed 2017-19 and 2017

Supplemental Operating Budgets

PSSB 5883

Office of Program Research

AN ACT Relating to fiscal matters; amending RCW 19.118.110,128B.15.210, 28B.15.310, 28B.35.370, 28B.50.360, 28B.95.092,228B.115.070, 28B.122.050, 28C.04.535, 36.70A.725, 38.52.105,341.26.450, 41.26.802, 41.60.050, 43.08.190, 43.09.475, 43.41.450,443.43.839, 43.79.445, 43.79.460, 43.101.220, 43.101.200, 43.330.250,543.320.110, 50.16.010, 66.08.170, 69.50.540, 70.105D.070, 71.24.580,674.13.621, 77.12.201, 77.12.203, 79.64.040, 79.64.110, 79.105.150,779A.80.090, 82.19.040, 82.19.040, 83.100.230, 39.26.200, and879A.25.210; amending 2013 2nd sp.s. c 15 s 8 (uncodified); amending92015 c 15 ss 8 and 9 (uncodified); amending 2017 c 313 s 20110(uncodified); amending 2016 sp.s. c 36 ss 112, 113, 114, 117, 119,11118, 120, 121, 124, 125, 127, 128, 130, 131, 132, 134, 135, 136, 137,12139, 141, 143, 147, 148, 149, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208,13209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 301, 302,14303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 310, 311, 402, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505,15506, 507, 508, 509, 511, 512, 513, 514, 516, 517, 602, 603, 604, 605,16606, 607, 608, 609, 610, 611, 612, 613, 615, 617, 701, 706, 801, and17804 (uncodified); amending 2015 3rd sp.s. c 4 ss 125, 506, and 70318(uncodified); reenacting and amending RCW 43.155.050 and 43.155.050;19adding new sections to 2015 3rd sp.s. c 4 (uncodified); adding a new20section to chapter 43.31 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 43.4121RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28B.76 RCW; making22

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appropriations; providing effective dates; providing an expiration1date; and declaring an emergency.2

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:3

NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. (1) A budget is hereby adopted and,4subject to the provisions set forth in the following sections, the5several amounts specified in parts I through IX of this act, or so6much thereof as shall be sufficient to accomplish the purposes7designated, are hereby appropriated and authorized to be incurred for8salaries, wages, and other expenses of the agencies and offices of9the state and for other specified purposes for the fiscal biennium10beginning July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2019, except as otherwise11provided, out of the several funds of the state hereinafter named.12

(2) Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the13definitions in this section apply throughout this act.14

(a) "Fiscal year 2018" or "FY 2018" means the fiscal year ending15June 30, 2018.16

(b) "Fiscal year 2019" or "FY 2019" means the fiscal year ending17June 30, 2019.18

(c) "FTE" means full time equivalent.19(d) "Lapse" or "revert" means the amount shall return to an20

unappropriated status.21(e) "Provided solely" means the specified amount may be spent22

only for the specified purpose. Unless otherwise specifically23authorized in this act, any portion of an amount provided solely for24a specified purpose which is not expended subject to the specified25conditions and limitations to fulfill the specified purpose shall26lapse.27

PART I28GENERAL GOVERNMENT29

NEW SECTION. Sec. 101. FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES30General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . . $37,642,00031General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . . $39,205,00032Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . $2,011,00033

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $78,858,00034


The appropriations in this section are subject to the following1conditions and limitations: The speaker shall designate one member2from each of the major caucuses in the house of representatives as a3work group to facilitate public discussions throughout the state4regarding Washington's tax structure. As part of this effort, the5work group may hold up to seven public meetings in geographically6dispersed areas of the state throughout the 2017-2019 fiscal7biennium. These discussions may include but are not limited to the8advantages and disadvantages of the state's current tax structure and9potential options to improve the current structure for the benefit of10individuals, families, and businesses in Washington state. The work11group is staffed by the office of program research. The work group12may report to the house of representatives finance committee and13other house of representatives committees upon request of the14committee chair.15

NEW SECTION. Sec. 102. FOR THE SENATE16General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . . $26,369,00017General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . . $29,451,00018Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . $1,903,00019


NEW SECTION. Sec. 103. FOR THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE AUDIT AND21REVIEW COMMITTEE22General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . . . $135,00023General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . . . . $29,00024Performance Audits of Government—State Appropriation. . . $8,619,00025

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,783,00026The appropriations in this section are subject to the following27

conditions and limitations:28(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, the joint29

legislative audit and review committee may adjust the due dates for30projects included on the committee's 2017-2019 work plan as necessary31to efficiently manage workload.32

(2) The committee shall complete its analysis of fire suppression33funding and costs for the department of natural resources and the34state fire marshal. A report on the results of the analysis with any35findings and recommendations shall be submitted to the appropriate36committees of the legislature by December 2017.37Code Rev/LL:lel 3 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

(3) $308,000 of the performance audits of government account—1state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of2chapter 303, Laws of 2017 (ESHB 1594) (public records3administration).4

(4) $500,000 of the performance audits of government account—5state appropriation is provided solely for an evaluation and6comparison of the cost efficiency of market rate housing in7Washington versus publicly subsidized housing projects intended to8assist low-income households.9

(a) The comparison will include, but not be limited to, a10comparison of the costs of:11

(i) Land acquisition;12(ii) Preconstruction activities including development and design,13

environmental review, permitting, and other state and local review14processes;15

(iii) Construction and rehabilitation;16(iv) Capital and financing;17(v) Labor costs;18(vi) Construction administrative costs including legal, contract,19

and finance activities; and20(vii) Ongoing maintenance and operating of the housing21

constructed.22(b) The comparison will include a review of the department of23

commerce housing root cause analysis due to the governor on June 1,242018. Included in the review will be a consideration of geographic25and regional factors affecting costs. The report will include a26recommendation for publicly available and easy to read sources and27labels for each publicly subsidized housing project. For purposes of28the evaluation and comparison, publicly subsidized housing project29means housing that is funded, in whole or in part, by state, local,30or federal funds or financing programs to assist low-income31households.32

(c) The evaluation must solicit input from interested housing33stakeholders, including representatives from the Washington state34affordable housing advisory board, the department of commerce, the35Washington state housing finance commission, representatives from the36private rental housing industry, housing authorities, community37action agencies, local governments, and nonprofit and for-profit38housing developers.39


(d) The evaluation and comparison is due to the legislature by1December 31, 2018.2

(5) $100,000 of the performance audits of government account—3state appropriation is provided solely for an evaluation of: (a) The4adequacy and effectiveness of the department of commerce office of5youth homelessness performance based contracting with homelessness6service providers; and (b) compliance with the performance7measurement, reporting, and quality award program application8requirements of chapter 43.185C RCW.9

(6) The agency is directed to use its moneys in the savings10incentive account for one-time relocation, furniture, equipment, and11tenant improvements costs to move to the 1063 building.12

(7)(a) $250,000 of the performance audit of government—state13appropriation is provided solely for the committee to conduct a study14of the employment services and community access services provided by15the department of social and health services for individuals with a16developmental disability. The study should explore the following17topics:18

(i) The costs and benefits associated with prevocational training19programs;20

(ii) The process of requesting and authorizing prevocational21services;22

(iii) The costs and benefits associated with employment programs,23including a review of hours worked each month and the usage of job24coaches;25

(iv) The process of requesting and authorizing employment26services, including a review of clients over the age of 21 who have27requested service and received a denial due to a lack of funding;28

(v) The costs and benefits associated with community access29services; and30

(vi) The process of requesting and authorizing community access31services, including a review of who have been denied an exception to32policy for community access services.33

(b) The evaluation must solicit input from interested34stakeholders to include, but not be limited to, the ARC of35Washington, the developmental disabilities council, the Washington36association of counties, and disability rights of Washington.37

(c) The evaluation is due to the legislature by December 1, 2018.38


NEW SECTION. Sec. 104. FOR THE LEGISLATIVE EVALUATION AND1ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM COMMITTEE2Performance Audits of Government—State Appropriation. . . $4,175,0003

The appropriation in this section is subject to the following4conditions and limitations: The agency is directed to use its moneys5in the savings incentive account for one-time relocation, furniture,6equipment, and tenant improvements costs to move to the 10637building.8

NEW SECTION. Sec. 105. FOR THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE SYSTEMS9COMMITTEE10General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . . $10,730,00011General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . . $10,254,00012


NEW SECTION. Sec. 106. FOR THE OFFICE OF THE STATE ACTUARY14General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . . . $302,00015General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . . . $308,00016State Health Care Authority Administrative Account—State17

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $406,00018Department of Retirement Systems Expense19

Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,110,00020TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,126,00021

NEW SECTION. Sec. 107. FOR THE STATUTE LAW COMMITTEE22General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . . $4,936,00023General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . . $5,455,00024


NEW SECTION. Sec. 108. FOR THE OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT26SERVICES27General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . . $4,043,00028General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . . $4,485,00029

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,528,00030

NEW SECTION. Sec. 109. LEGISLATIVE AGENCIES31In order to achieve operating efficiencies within the financial32

resources available to the legislative branch, the executive rules33committee of the house of representatives and the facilities and34Code Rev/LL:lel 6 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

operations committee of the senate by joint action may transfer funds1among the house of representatives, senate, joint legislative audit2and review committee, legislative evaluation and accountability3program committee, joint transportation committee, office of the4state actuary, joint legislative systems committee, statute law5committee, and office of legislative support services.6

NEW SECTION. Sec. 110. FOR THE SUPREME COURT7General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . . $8,046,0008General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . . $8,368,0009


NEW SECTION. Sec. 111. FOR THE LAW LIBRARY11General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . . $1,685,00012General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . . $1,714,00013


NEW SECTION. Sec. 112. FOR THE COMMISSION ON JUDICIAL CONDUCT15General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . . $1,340,00016General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . . $1,236,00017


NEW SECTION. Sec. 113. FOR THE COURT OF APPEALS19General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . . $18,077,00020General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . . $18,860,00021


NEW SECTION. Sec. 114. FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE COURTS23General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . . $56,910,00024General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . . $58,751,00025General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . $2,175,00026General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $677,00027Judicial Information Systems Account—State28

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $58,486,00029Judicial Stabilization Trust Account—State30

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,691,00031TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $183,690,00032

The appropriations in this section are subject to the following33conditions and limitations:34Code Rev/LL:lel 7 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

(1) The distributions made under this subsection and1distributions from the county criminal justice assistance account2made pursuant to section 801 of this act constitute appropriate3reimbursement for costs for any new programs or increased level of4service for purposes of RCW 43.135.060.5

(2) $1,399,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal6year 2018 and $1,399,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for7fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for school districts for8petitions to juvenile court for truant students as provided in RCW928A.225.030 and 28A.225.035. The administrator for the courts shall10develop an interagency agreement with the superintendent of public11instruction to allocate the funding provided in this subsection.12Allocation of this money to school districts shall be based on the13number of petitions filed. This funding includes amounts school14districts may expend on the cost of serving petitions filed under RCW1528A.225.030 by certified mail or by personal service or for the16performance of service of process for any hearing associated with RCW1728A.225.030.18

(3)(a) $7,313,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for19fiscal year 2018 and $7,313,000 of the general fund—state20appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for21distribution to county juvenile court administrators to fund the22costs of processing truancy, children in need of services, and at-23risk youth petitions. The administrator for the courts, in24conjunction with the juvenile court administrators, shall develop an25equitable funding distribution formula. The formula shall neither26reward counties with higher than average per-petition processing27costs nor shall it penalize counties with lower than average per-28petition processing costs.29

(b) Each fiscal year during the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium, each30county shall report the number of petitions processed and the total31actual costs of processing truancy, children in need of services, and32at-risk youth petitions. Counties shall submit the reports to the33administrator for the courts no later than 45 days after the end of34the fiscal year. The administrator for the courts shall35electronically transmit this information to the chairs and ranking36minority members of the house of representatives and senate fiscal37committees no later than 60 days after a fiscal year ends. These38


reports are deemed informational in nature and are not for the1purpose of distributing funds.2

(4) $12,000,000 of the judicial information systems account—state3appropriation is provided solely for the continued implementation of4the superior courts case management system. Of the amount5appropriated, $8,300,000 is provided solely for expenditures in6fiscal year 2018. The remaining appropriation of $3,700,000 is7provided solely for expenditures in fiscal year 2019 and shall lapse8and remain unexpended if the superior court case management system is9not live and fully functional in Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Klickitat,10Mason, Pacific, and Skamania counties by July 1, 2017, and Clallum,11Jefferson, Kitsap, Skagit, and Whatcom counties by January 1, 2018.12

(5) $4,339,000 of the judicial information systems account—state13appropriation is provided solely for the information network hub14project.15

(6)(a) $10,000,000 of the judicial information systems account—16state appropriation is provided solely for other judicial branch17information technology projects, including:18

(i) The superior court case management system;19(ii) The courts of limited jurisdiction case management system;20(iii) Equipment replacement; and21(iv) Support staff for information technology projects.22(b) Expenditures from the judicial information systems account23

shall not exceed available resources. The office must coordinate with24the steering committee for the superior court case management system25and the steering committee for the courts of limited jurisdiction26case management system to prioritize expenditures for judicial branch27information technology projects. For any competitive procurement28using amounts appropriated, the office of the chief information29officer must review the qualifications and proposed work plan of the30apparently successful bidder prior to final selection and review the31proposed vendor contract prior to its execution. The office shall not32enter into any contract using appropriated amounts that would cause33total information technology expenditures to exceed projected34resources in the judicial information systems account in the352019-2021 fiscal biennium.36

(7) $406,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal37year 2018 and $405,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for38fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the statewide fiscal impact39


on Thurston county courts. The administrative office of the courts1must collaborate with Thurston county to create a new fee formula2that accurately represents the state's impact on Thurston county3courts.4

(8) $53,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal5year 2018 is provided solely for implementation of chapter 272, Laws6of 2017 (E2SHB 1163) (domestic violence).7

(9) $61,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal8year 2018 and $58,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for9fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for implementation of chapter10268, Laws of 2017 (2SHB 1402) (incapacitated persons/rights).11

NEW SECTION. Sec. 115. FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC DEFENSE12General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . . $41,558,00013General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . . $42,539,00014Judicial Stabilization Trust Account—State15


The appropriations in this section are subject to the following18conditions and limitations:19

(1) The amounts provided include funding for expert and20investigative services in death penalty personal restraint petitions.21

(2) $1,101,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal22year 2018 and $1,101,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for23fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for parents representation24program costs related to increased parental rights termination25filings from the department of social and health services permanency26initiative.27

(3) $900,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal28year 2018 and $900,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for29fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the purpose of improving the30quality of trial court public defense services. The department must31allocate these amounts so that $450,000 per fiscal year is32distributed to counties, and $450,000 per fiscal year is distributed33to cities, for grants under chapter 10.101 RCW.34

(4) $2,384,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal35year 2018 and $3,364,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for36fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the office to complete the37expansion of the parents representation program in the following38Code Rev/LL:lel 10 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

counties: Adams, Douglas, Island, Lewis, Lincoln, Okanogan, San Juan,1Walla Walla, and the remainder of Pierce.2

(5) $490,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal3year 2018 and $490,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for4fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the parents for parents5program. Funds must be used to expand services in four new sites, and6maintain and improve service models for the current programs in Grays7Harbor/Pacific, King, Kitsap, Pierce, Snohomish, Spokane, and8Thurston/Mason counties.9

(6) $432,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal10year 2018 and $432,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for11fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for vendor rate increases. Of12the amounts provided in this subsection, $188,000 each fiscal year is13provided solely for an increase in the rate for contracted social14workers. 15

NEW SECTION. Sec. 116. FOR THE OFFICE OF CIVIL LEGAL AID16General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . . $14,855,00017General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . . $16,490,00018Judicial Stabilization Trust Account—State19



(1) An amount not to exceed $40,000 of the general fund—state24appropriation for fiscal year 2018 and an amount not to exceed25$40,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal year 201926may be used to provide telephonic legal advice and assistance to27otherwise eligible persons who are sixty years of age or older on28matters authorized by RCW 2.53.030(2) (a) through (k) regardless of29household income or asset level.30

(2) $1,075,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal31year 2018 and $2,600,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for32fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the office to partially33implement the civil legal aid reinvestment plan.34

NEW SECTION. Sec. 117. FOR THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR35General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . . $6,406,00036General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . . $5,833,00037Code Rev/LL:lel 11 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,239,0001The appropriations in this section are subject to the following2

conditions and limitations:3(1) $703,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal4

year 2018 and $703,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for5fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the office of the education6ombuds.7

(2) $730,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal8year 2018 is provided solely for implementation of Engrossed Second9Substitute House Bill No. 1661 (child, youth, families/department).10The amount of state and federal funding to be transferred from the11department of social and health services to the department of12children, youth, and families for the working connections child care13services, administration, and staff must be included in the report14required by the bill on how to incorporate the staff responsible for15determining eligibility for the working connections child care16program into the department of children, youth, and families. If the17bill is not enacted by July 31, 2017, the amount provided in this18subsection shall lapse.19

NEW SECTION. Sec. 118. FOR THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR20General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . . . $833,00021General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . . . $859,00022General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . $90,00023


NEW SECTION. Sec. 119. FOR THE PUBLIC DISCLOSURE COMMISSION25General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . . $2,826,00026General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . . $2,872,00027


NEW SECTION. Sec. 120. FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE29General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . . $15,131,00030General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . . $13,465,00031General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . $7,801,00032Public Records Efficiency, Preservation, and Access33

Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,223,00034Charitable Organization Education Account—State35

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $673,00036Code Rev/LL:lel 12 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

Local Government Archives Account—State1Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,946,0002

Election Account—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $4,387,0003Washington State Heritage Center Account—State4

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,383,0005TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $72,009,0006


(1) $3,301,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal9year 2018 is provided solely to reimburse counties for the state's10share of primary and general election costs and the costs of11conducting mandatory recounts on state measures. Counties shall be12reimbursed only for those odd-year election costs that the secretary13of state validates as eligible for reimbursement.14

(2)(a) $2,932,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for15fiscal year 2018 and $3,011,000 of the general fund—state16appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for17contracting with a nonprofit organization to produce gavel-to-gavel18television coverage of state government deliberations and other19events of statewide significance during the 2017-2019 fiscal20biennium. The funding level for each year of the contract shall be21based on the amount provided in this subsection. The nonprofit22organization shall be required to raise contributions or commitments23to make contributions, in cash or in kind, in an amount equal to24forty percent of the state contribution. The office of the secretary25of state may make full or partial payment once all criteria in this26subsection have been satisfactorily documented.27

(b) The legislature finds that the commitment of on-going funding28is necessary to ensure continuous, autonomous, and independent29coverage of public affairs. For that purpose, the secretary of state30shall enter into a contract with the nonprofit organization to31provide public affairs coverage.32

(c) The nonprofit organization shall prepare an annual33independent audit, an annual financial statement, and an annual34report, including benchmarks that measure the success of the35nonprofit organization in meeting the intent of the program.36

(d) No portion of any amounts disbursed pursuant to this37subsection may be used, directly or indirectly, for any of the38following purposes:39


(i) Attempting to influence the passage or defeat of any1legislation by the legislature of the state of Washington, by any2county, city, town, or other political subdivision of the state of3Washington, or by the congress, or the adoption or rejection of any4rule, standard, rate, or other legislative enactment of any state5agency;6

(ii) Making contributions reportable under chapter 42.17 RCW; or7(iii) Providing any: (A) Gift; (B) honoraria; or (C) travel,8

lodging, meals, or entertainment to a public officer or employee.9(3) Any reductions to funding for the Washington talking book and10

Braille library may not exceed in proportion any reductions taken to11the funding for the library as a whole.12

(4) $15,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal13year 2018, $15,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal14year 2019, $4,000 of the public records efficiency, preservation and15access account, and $2,253,000 of the local government archives16account appropriation are provided solely for the implementation of17chapter 303, Laws of 2017 (ESHB 1594) (public records18administration).19

(5) The office of the secretary of state will enter into an20agreement with the office of the attorney general to reimburse costs21associated with the requirements of chapter 303, Laws of 2017.22

NEW SECTION. Sec. 121. FOR THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF INDIAN23AFFAIRS24General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . . . $289,00025General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . . . $276,00026

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $565,00027The appropriations in this section are subject to the following28

conditions and limitations: The office shall assist the department of29enterprise services on providing the government-to-government30training sessions for federal, state, local, and tribal government31employees. The training sessions shall cover tribal historical32perspectives, legal issues, tribal sovereignty, and tribal33governments. Costs of the training sessions shall be recouped through34a fee charged to the participants of each session. The department of35enterprise services shall be responsible for all of the36administrative aspects of the training, including the billing and37collection of the fees for the training.38


NEW SECTION. Sec. 122. FOR THE COMMISSION ON ASIAN PACIFIC1AMERICAN AFFAIRS2General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . . . $253,0003General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . . . $263,0004

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $516,0005

NEW SECTION. Sec. 123. FOR THE STATE TREASURER6State Treasurer's Service Account—State7

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,918,0008The appropriation in this section is subject to the following9

conditions and limitations: $75,000 of the state treasurer's service10account—state appropriation is provided solely to establish a task11force on public infrastructure and a publicly-owned depository. The12task force must examine the scope of financial needs for local13governments for constructing public infrastructure; the feasibility14of creating a publicly-owned depository to facilitate investment in,15and financing of, public infrastructure systems that will increase16public health and safety, and leverage the financial capital and17resources of Washington state by working in partnership with18financial institutions that benefit local communities, or with19community-based organizations, economic development organizations,20local governments, guaranty agencies, and other stakeholder groups to21create jobs and economic opportunities within our state for public22benefit.23

(1) The task force will consist of one member from each of the24two largest caucuses of the senate appointed by the president of the25senate; one member from each of the two largest caucuses of the house26of representatives appointed by the speaker of the house of27representatives; members representing a small sized state-chartered28bank, a medium sized state-chartered bank, a federally chartered29bank, local governments, and four citizens with a background in30financial issues or public infrastructure selected by the president31of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives; and32the attorney general, the state auditor, the treasurer, and the33governor, or their designees. The task force will ensure that ample34opportunity for input from interested stakeholders is provided. The35department of commerce, the department of financial institutions, and36the treasurer must cooperate with the task force and provide37information and assistance at the request of the task force.38


(2) The task force will report any recommendations identified by1the task force that involve statutory changes, funding2recommendations, or administrative action to the legislature as draft3legislation by December 1, 2017.4

NEW SECTION. Sec. 124. FOR THE STATE AUDITOR5General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . . . . $28,0006General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . . . . $32,0007State Auditing Services Revolving Account—State8

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,219,0009Performance Audit of Government Account—State10



(1) $774,000 of the performance audit of government account—state15appropriation is provided solely for the state auditor's office to16conduct a performance audit of the department of health focused on17the fee setting for each health profession licensed by the18department. The performance audit must include, but is not limited19to:20

(a) A review of each health profession's process for setting21application, licensure, renewal, examination, and indirect fees;22

(b) A review of the costs of running each health profession23program or board;24

(c) An analysis of how any moneys collected as indirect charges25levied on a health profession are used by the department; and26

(d) A review of any department policies or procedures that have27been adopted in an attempt to reduce the fee levels of any of the28health professions.29

(e) A final report of the performance audit must be submitted to30the appropriate legislative policy and fiscal committees by December311, 2018.32

(2) $1,585,000 of the performance audit of government account—33state appropriation is provided solely for staff and related costs to34verify the accuracy of reported school district data submitted for35state funding purposes; conduct school district program audits of36state-funded public school programs; establish the specific amount of37state funding adjustments whenever audit exceptions occur and the38


amount is not firmly established in the course of regular public1school audits; and to assist the state special education safety net2committee when requested.3

(3) $667,000 of the performance audits of government account—4state appropriation for fiscal year 2018 is provided solely for the5state auditor's office to conduct a performance audit of Washington6charter public schools to satisfy the requirement to contract for an7independent performance audit pursuant to RCW 28A.710.030(2). The8final report of the performance audit must be submitted to the9appropriate legislative policy committees by June 30, 2018. The audit10must include eight schools currently in their first year of operation11and, subject to the availability of data, must address the following12questions:13

(a) Whether the charter school has a charter contract that14includes performance provisions based on a performance framework that15sets forth academic and operational performance indicators, measures,16and metrics;17

(b) Whether the charter school performance framework includes18indicators, measures, and metrics for student academic proficiency,19student academic growth, achievement gaps in both proficiency and20growth between major student subgroups, attendance, recurrent21enrollment from year to year, financial performance and22sustainability, and charter school board compliance with applicable23laws, rules and terms of the charter contract; and24

(c) Whether the charter school performance framework includes a25disaggregation of student performance data by major student26subgroups, including gender, race and ethnicity, poverty status,27special education status, English language learner status, and highly28capable status.29

NEW SECTION. Sec. 125. FOR THE CITIZENS' COMMISSION ON SALARIES30FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS31General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . . . $204,00032General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . . . $205,00033


NEW SECTION. Sec. 126. FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL35General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . . $8,641,00036General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . . $8,951,00037


General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . $6,969,0001New Motor Vehicle Arbitration Account—State2

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,145,0003Legal Services Revolving Account—State4

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $245,290,0005Tobacco Prevention and Control Account—State6

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $273,0007Medicaid Fraud Penalty Account—State Appropriation. . . . $3,526,0008Public Service Revolving Account—State9

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,373,00010Child Rescue Fund—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . $550,00011Local Government Archives Account—State Appropriation. . . . $660,00012


conditions and limitations:15(1) The attorney general shall report each fiscal year on actual16

legal services expenditures and actual attorney staffing levels for17each agency receiving legal services. The report shall be submitted18to the office of financial management and the fiscal committees of19the senate and house of representatives no later than ninety days20after the end of each fiscal year. As part of its by agency report to21the legislative fiscal committees and the office of financial22management, the office of the attorney general shall include23information detailing the agency's expenditures for its agency-wide24overhead and a breakdown by division of division administration25expenses.26

(2) Prior to entering into any negotiated settlement of a claim27against the state that exceeds five million dollars, the attorney28general shall notify the director of financial management and the29chairs of the senate committee on ways and means and the house of30representatives committee on appropriations.31

(3) The attorney general shall annually report to the fiscal32committees of the legislature all new cy pres awards and settlements33and all new accounts, disclosing their intended uses, balances, the34nature of the claim or account, proposals, and intended timeframes35for the expenditure of each amount. The report shall be distributed36electronically and posted on the attorney general's web site. The37report shall not be printed on paper or distributed physically.38


(4) $353,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal1year 2018 and $353,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for2fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for a grant to the Washington3coalition of crime victim advocates to provide training,4certification, and technical assistance for crime victim service5center advocates.6

(5) $92,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal7year 2018 and $91,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for8fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for implementation of chapter9163, Laws of 2017 (SHB 1055) (military members/pro bono).10

(6) $49,000 of the legal services revolving account—state11appropriation is provided solely for implementation of chapter 268,12Laws of 2017 (2SHB 1402) (incapacitated persons/rights).13

(7) $276,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal14year 2018 and $259,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for15fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for implementation of chapter16294, Laws of 2017 (SSB 5835) (health outcomes/pregnancy).17

(8) $22,000 of the legal services revolving account—state18appropriation is provided solely for implementation of chapter 295,19Laws of 2017 (SHB 1258) (first responders/disability).20

(9) $35,000 of the legal services revolving account—state21appropriation is provided solely for implementation of chapter 249,22Laws of 2017 (ESHB 1714) (nursing staffing/hospitals).23

(10) $361,000 of the legal services revolving account—state24appropriation and $660,000 of the local government archives account—25state appropriation are provided solely for implementation of chapter26303, Laws of 2017 (ESHB 1594) (public records administration).27

(11) $40,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal28year 2018 is provided solely for the implementation of chapter 243,29Laws of 2017 (HB 1352) (small business owners).30

(12) $67,000 of the legal services revolving account—state31appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapter32320, Laws of 2017 (SSB 5322) (dentists and third parties).33

(13) $11,000 of the legal services revolving account—state34appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapter3553, Laws of 2017 (2SHB 1120) (regulatory fairness act).36

NEW SECTION. Sec. 127. FOR THE CASELOAD FORECAST COUNCIL37General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . . $1,606,00038


General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . . $1,576,0001TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,182,0002

The appropriations in this section are subject to the following3conditions and limitations: In addition to caseload forecasts for4common schools as defined in RCW 43.88C.010(7), during the 2017-20195fiscal biennium the council must provide a separate forecast of6enrollment for charter schools authorized by chapter 28A.710 RCW.7

NEW SECTION. Sec. 128. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE8General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . . $64,989,0009General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . . $65,634,00010General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . $295,855,00011General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . $8,623,00012Public Works Assistance Account—State13

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,092,00014Drinking Water Assistance Administrative15

Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $508,00016Lead Paint Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . $238,00017Building Code Council Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . $15,00018Home Security Fund Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . $48,400,00019Affordable Housing for All Account—State20

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,867,00021Financial Fraud and Identity Theft Crimes22

Investigation and Prosecution Account—State23Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,974,00024

Low-Income Weatherization and Structural25Rehabilitation Assistance Account—State26Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,398,00027

Community and Economic Development Fee Account—State28Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,630,00029

Washington Housing Trust Account—State30Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,617,00031

Prostitution Prevention and Intervention Account—32State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26,00033

Public Facility Construction Loan Revolving34Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $842,00035

Drinking Water Assistance Account—State36Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $46,00037


Liquor Revolving Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . $5,613,0001Energy Freedom Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $6,0002Liquor Excise Tax Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . $665,0003Economic Development Strategic Reserve Account—State4

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,611,0005Financial Services Regulation Account—State6

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $468,0007TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $540,117,0008


(1) Repayments of outstanding mortgage and rental assistance11program loans administered by the department under RCW 43.63A.64012shall be remitted to the department, including any current revolving13account balances. The department shall collect payments on14outstanding loans, and deposit them into the state general fund.15Repayments of funds owed under the program shall be remitted to the16department according to the terms included in the original loan17agreements.18

(2) $500,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal19year 2018 and $500,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for20fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for a grant to resolution21Washington to building statewide capacity for alternative dispute22resolution centers and dispute resolution programs that guarantee23that citizens have access to low-cost resolution as an alternative to24litigation.25

(3) $375,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal26year 2018 and $375,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for27fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for a grant to the retired28senior volunteer program.29

(4) The department shall administer its growth management act30technical assistance and pass-through grants so that smaller cities31and counties receive proportionately more assistance than larger32cities or counties.33

(5) $375,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal34year 2018 and $375,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for35fiscal year 2019 are provided solely as pass-through funding to Walla36Walla Community College for its water and environmental center.37

(6) $5,602,000 of the economic development strategic reserve38account—state appropriation is provided solely for associate39Code Rev/LL:lel 21 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

development organizations. During the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium, the1department shall consider an associate development organization's2total resources when making contracting and fund allocation3decisions, in addition to the schedule provided in RCW 43.330.086.4

(7) $5,607,000 of the liquor revolving account—state5appropriation is provided solely for the department to contract with6the municipal research and services center of Washington.7

(8)(a) $500,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for8fiscal year 2018, $500,000 of the general fund—state appropriation9for fiscal year 2019, $24,734,000 of the home security fund—state10appropriation, and $8,860,000 of the affordable housing for all11account—state appropriation are provided solely for the consolidated12homeless grant. Of the amounts appropriated, $5,000,000 is provided13solely for emergency assistance to homeless families in the temporary14assistance for needy families program.15

(b) The department must distribute appropriated amounts from the16home security account through performance-based contracts that17require, at a minimum, monthly reporting of performance and financial18metrics. The contracts must require that auditable documentation for19the performance and financial metrics be provided to the joint20legislative audit and review committee as requested for performance21audits.22

(9) $700,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal23year 2018 and $700,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for24fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the department to identify25and invest in strategic growth areas, support key sectors, and align26existing economic development programs and priorities. The department27must consider Washington's position as the most trade-dependent state28when identifying priority investments. The department must engage29states and provinces in the northwest as well as associate30development organizations, small business development centers,31chambers of commerce, ports, and other partners to leverage the funds32provided. For each dollar expended, the department must receive a one33hundred percent match. The match may be provided by the department34through nongeneral fund sources, or any partnering governments or35organizations. Sector leads established by the department must36include the industries of: (a) Tourism; (b) agriculture, wood37products, and other natural resource industries; and (c) clean38technology and renewable and nonrenewable energy. The department may39


establish these sector leads by hiring new staff, expanding the1duties of current staff, or working with partner organizations and or2other agencies to serve in the role of sector lead.3

(10) The department is authorized to require an applicant to pay4an application fee to cover the cost of reviewing the project and5preparing an advisory opinion on whether a proposed electric6generation project or conservation resource qualifies to meet7mandatory conservation targets.8

(11) Within existing resources, the department shall provide9administrative and other indirect support to the developmental10disabilities council.11

(12) $150,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal12year 2018 and $150,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for13fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the expansion of the current14long-term care ombuds program to meet the immediate needs of15individuals by advocating on behalf of and protecting residents of16long-term care facilities from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.17

(13) Within existing resources, the department of commerce shall18consult with key crime victim services stakeholders to inform19decisions about the funding distribution for federal fiscal years202017-2019 victims of crime act victim assistance funding. These21stakeholders must include, at a minimum, children's advocacy centers22of Washington, Washington association of prosecuting attorneys,23Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs, Washington24coalition against domestic violence, Washington coalition of sexual25assault programs, Washington coalition of crime victim advocates, at26least one representative from a child health coalition, and other27organizations as determined by the department. Funding distribution28considerations shall include, but are not limited to, geographic29distribution of services, underserved populations, age of victims,30best practices, and the unique needs of individuals, families, youth,31and children who are victims of crime.32

(14) $643,000 of the liquor excise tax account—state33appropriation is provided solely for the department of commerce to34provide fiscal note assistance to local governments.35

(15) $300,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal36year 2018 and $300,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for37fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the northwest agriculture38business center.39


(16) $150,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal1year 2018 and $150,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for2fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the regulatory roadmap3program for the construction industry and to identify and coordinate4with businesses in key industry sectors to develop additional5regulatory roadmap tools.6

(17) $1,000,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for7fiscal year 2018 and $1,000,000 of the general fund—state8appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the9Washington new Americans program.10

(18) $94,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal11year 2018 and $253,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for12fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for implementation of chapter13268, Laws of 2017 (2SHB 1402) (incapacitated persons/rights).14

(19) $60,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal15year 2018 is provided solely as a grant to the Hoh Indian tribe for16critical infrastructure, including a backup electrical power17generator to address recurrent power outages in the community.18

(20) $100,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal19year 2018 and $100,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for20fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for capacity-building grants21through the Latino community fund to promote and improve education,22economic empowerment, arts and culture, civic engagement, health, and23environmental justice for Latino communities in Washington state.24

(21) $643,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal25year 2018 and $643,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for26fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the department to contract27with a private, nonprofit organization to provide developmental28disability ombuds services.29

(22) $39,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal30year 2018 and $39,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for31fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for implementation of chapter32290, Laws of 2017 (ESHB 1109) (victims of sexual assault).33

(23) $1,000,000 of the home security fund—state appropriation,34$2,000,000 of the Washington housing trust account—state35appropriation, and $1,000,000 of the affordable housing for all36account—state appropriation are provided solely for the department of37commerce for services to homeless families and youth through the38Washington youth and families fund.39Code Rev/LL:lel 24 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

(24)(a) $500,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for1fiscal year 2018, $500,000 of the general fund—state appropriation2for fiscal year 2019, and $2,500,000 of the home security fund—state3appropriation are provided solely for the office of homeless youth4prevention and protection programs to:5

(i) Contract with other public agency partners to test innovative6program models that prevent youth from exiting public systems into7homelessness; and8

(ii) Support the development of an integrated services model,9increase performance outcomes, and ensure providers have the10necessary skills and expertise to effectively operate youth programs.11

(b) Of the amounts provided in this subsection, $1,750,000 is12provided solely for the department to decrease homelessness of youth13under 18 years of age though increasing shelter capacity statewide14with preference given to increasing the number of contracted HOPE15beds and crisis residential center beds.16

(c) The department must distribute appropriated amounts from the17home security account through performance-based contracts that18require, at a minimum, monthly reporting of performance and financial19metrics. The contracts must require that auditable documentation for20the performance and financial metrics be provided to the joint21legislative audit and review committee as requested for performance22audits.23

(25) $140,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal24year 2018 and $140,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for25fiscal year 2019 are provided solely to create a behavioral health26supportive housing administrator within the department to coordinate27development of effective behavioral health housing options and28services statewide to aide in the discharge of individuals from the29state psychiatric hospitals. This position must work closely with the30health care authority, department of social and health services, and31other entities to facilitate linkages among disparate behavioral32health community bed capacity-building efforts. This position must33work to integrate building infrastructure capacity with ongoing34supportive housing benefits, and must also develop and maintain a35statewide inventory of mental health community beds by bed type.36

(26)(a) $1,000,000 of the home security fund—state appropriation37for fiscal year 2018 and $1,000,000 of the home security fund—state38appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are provided solely to administer39


the grant program required in chapter 43.185C RCW, linking homeless1students and their families with stable housing.2

(b) The department must distribute appropriated amounts from the3home security account through performance-based contracts that4require, at a minimum, monthly reporting of performance and financial5metrics. The contracts must require that auditable documentation for6the performance and financial metrics be provided to the joint7legislative audit and review committee as requested for performance8audits.9

(27) $990,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal10year 2018 and $1,980,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for11fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for 150 community beds for12individuals with a history of mental illness. Currently, there is13little to no housing specific to populations with these co-occurring14disorders; therefore, the department must consider how best to15develop new bed capacity in combination with individualized support16services, such as intensive case management and care coordination,17clinical supervision, mental health, substance abuse treatment, and18vocational and employment services. Case-management and care19coordination services must be provided. Increased case-managed20housing will help to reduce the use of jails and emergency services21and will help to reduce admissions to the state psychiatric22hospitals. The department must coordinate with the health care23authority and the department of social and health services in24establishing conditions for the awarding of these funds. The25department must contract with local entities to provide a mix of (a)26shared permanent supportive housing; (b) independent permanent27supportive housing; and (c) low and no-barrier housing beds for28people with a criminal history, substance abuse disorder, and/or29mental illness.30

Priority for permanent supportive housing must be given to31individuals on the discharge list at the state psychiatric hospitals32or in community psychiatric inpatient beds whose conditions present33significant barriers to timely discharge.34

(28) $557,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal35year 2018 and $557,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for36fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the department to design and37administer the achieving a better life experience program.38


(29) $512,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal1year 2018 is provided solely to complete the requirements of the2agricultural labor skills and safety grant program in chapter 43.3303RCW. This program expires July 1, 2018.4

(30) $150,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal5year 2018 and $150,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for6fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the implementation of7chapter 225, Laws of 2017 (SSB 5713) (skilled worker program).8

(31) $50,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal9year 2018 and $50,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for10fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the wildfire project in the11Wenatchee valley to provide public education on wildfire and forest12health issues.13

(32) $167,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal14year 2018 and $167,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for15fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for community mobilization16grants to safe Yakima and safe streets of Tacoma to foster community17engagement through neighborhood organizing, law enforcement-community18partnerships, neighborhood watch programs, youth mobilization, and19business engagement.20

(33)(a) $83,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for21fiscal year 2018 and $83,000 of the general fund—state appropriation22for fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the department to create23el nuevo camino pilot project for the purpose of addressing serious24youth gang problems in midsize counties in eastern Washington. El25nuevo camino pilot project must include one grant to an eligible26applicant for the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium. The department shall27adopt policies and procedures as necessary to administer the pilot28project, including the application process, disbursement of the grant29award to the selected applicant, and tracking compliance and30measuring outcomes.31

(b) An eligible applicant:32(i) Is a county located in Washington or its designee;33(ii) Is located east of the Cascade mountain range with an34

estimated county population between ninety thousand and one hundred35thousand as of January 1, 2017;36

(iii) Has an identified gang problem;37(iv) Pledges and provides a minimum of sixty percent of matching38

funds over the same time period of the grant;39


(v) Has established a coordinated effort with committed partners,1including law enforcement, prosecutors, mental health practitioners,2and schools;3

(vi) Has established goals, priorities, and policies in4compliance with the requirements of (c) of this subsection; and5

(vii) Demonstrates a clear plan to engage in long-term antigang6efforts after the conclusion of the pilot project.7

(c) The grant recipient must:8(i) Work to reduce youth gang crime and violence by implementing9

the comprehensive gang model of the federal juvenile justice and10delinquency prevention act of 1974;11

(ii) Increase mental health services to unserved and underserved12youth by implementing the best practice youth mental health model of13the national center for mental health and juvenile justice;14

(iii) Work to keep high-risk youth in school, reenroll dropouts,15and improve academic performance and behavior by engaging in a grass16roots team approach in schools with the most serious youth violence17and mental health problems, which must include a unique and18identified team in each district participating in the project;19

(iv) Hire a project manager and quality assurance coordinator;20(v) Adhere to recommended quality control standards for21

Washington state research-based juvenile offender programs as set22forth by the Washington state institute for public policy; and23

(vi) Report to the department by September 1, 2019, with the24following:25

(A) The number of youth and adults served through the project and26the types of services accessed and received;27

(B) The number of youth satisfactorily completing chemical28dependency treatment in the county;29

(C) The estimated change in domestic violence rates;30(D) The estimated change in gang participation and gang violence;31(E) The estimated change in dropout and graduation rates;32(F) The estimated change in overall crime rates and crimes33

typical of gang activity;34(G) The estimated change in recidivism for youth offenders in the35

county; and36(H) Other information required by the department or otherwise37

pertinent to the pilot project.38


(d) The department shall report the information from (c)(vi) of1this subsection and other relevant data to the legislature and the2governor by October 1, 2019.3

(34)(a) During the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium, the department must4revise its agreements and contracts with vendors to include a5provision to require that each vendor agrees to equality among its6workers by ensuring similarly employed individuals are compensated as7equals as follows:8

(i) Employees are similarly employed if the individuals work for9the same employer, the performance of the job requires comparable10skill, effort, and responsibility, and the jobs are performed under11similar working conditions. Job titles alone are not determinative of12whether employees are similarly employed;13

(ii) Vendors may allow differentials in compensation for its14workers based in good faith on any of the following:15

(A) A seniority system; a merit system; a system that measures16earnings by quantity or quality of production; a bona fide job-17related factor or factors; or a bona fide regional difference in18compensation levels.19

(B) A bona fide job-related factor or factors may include, but20not be limited to, education, training, or experience, that is:21Consistent with business necessity; not based on or derived from a22gender-based differential; and accounts for the entire differential.23

(C) A bona fide regional difference in compensation level must24be: Consistent with business necessity; not based on or derived from25a gender-based differential; and account for the entire differential.26

(b) The provision must allow for the termination of the contract27if the department or department of enterprise services determines28that the vendor is not in compliance with this agreement or contract29term.30

(c) The department must implement this provision with any new31contract and at the time of renewal of any existing contract.32

(35) $102,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal33year 2018 and $75,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for34fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the implementation of35chapter 315, Laws of 2017 (ESB 5128) (incremental energy).36

(36) $26,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal37year 2018 and $12,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for38


fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the implementation of1chapter 279, Laws of 2017 (SHB 1988) (vulnerable youth guardians).2

(37) $468,000 of the financial services regulation account—state3appropriation is provided solely for the family prosperity account4program.5

(38) The department is authorized to suspend issuing any6nonstatutorily required grants or contracts of an amount less than7$1,000,000 per year.8

(39) The entire home security account appropriation in this9section is provided solely for administration through performance-10based contracts that require, at a minimum, monthly reporting of11performance and financial metrics. The contracts must require that12auditable documentation for the performance and financial metrics be13provided to the joint legislative audit and review committee as14requested for performance audits.15

(40)(a) $250,000 of the public works assistance account—state16appropriation is provided solely for the department to contract with17a consultant to study strategies for increasing the competitiveness18of rural businesses in securing local government contracts within19their same rural county, and for providing outreach services to20employers in rural communities. The consultant must:21

(i) Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization;22(ii) Be located in a county with a population of less than two23

million; and24(iii) Provide statewide business representation and expertise25

with relevant experience in the evaluation of rural economies.26(b) The study must include the following:27(i) An analysis of the net economic and employment impacts to28

rural communities of awarding local government contracts to29businesses outside the rural county in comparison to awarding local30government contracts to businesses based in the same rural county;31

(ii) A survey of local government entities to collect relevant32data to include but not be limited to: The total number and amount of33contracts awarded in 2015 and 2016 by local governments in rural34counties; the number and amount of contracts awarded to businesses35based in rural counties in comparison to the number and amounts36awarded to businesses based in nonrural counties; the number of37contracts where a rural business responded to a request for proposal38but was not the minimum bidder; the percentage spread between the39rural business and the lowest bidder; and the number of times the40Code Rev/LL:lel 30 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

local government moved to the next most qualified bidder in a request1for qualification out of the total professional service contracts2awarded;3

(iii) A review of current regulations and best practices in other4jurisdictions. The study must identify existing policy barriers, if5present, and potential policy changes to increase the competitiveness6of rural businesses in securing local government contracts within7their same geographic region, including but not be limited to the8risks and benefits of establishing a preference for local businesses9for rural government contracts; and10

(iv) Discussion on the implications for projects that receive11federal funding.12The study must be provided to the office of financial management and13fiscal committees of the legislature by December 31, 2017.14

(c) The department's external relations division must expand15existing outreach services offered to rural employers to include16training on processes to compete effectively for public works17contracts within their communities. The external relations division18must receive training on contract law to better support their19outreach services. The cost of the training may not exceed $10,000.20

(41) $40,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal21year 2018 and $40,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for22fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the Federal Way day center23to provide housing and other assistance to persons over 1824experiencing homelessness.25

(42) $200,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal26year 2018 and $200,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for27fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for implementation of Second28Substitute Senate Bill No. 5254 (buildable lands and zoning). If this29bill is not enacted by July 31, 2017, the amounts provided in this30subsection shall lapse.31

(43) $700,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal32year 2018 and $600,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for33fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for staff and upgrades to the34homeless management information system.35

(44) $50,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal36year 2018 is provided solely for the department to conduct a study on37the current state of data center industry in Washington and whether38changes to existing state policies would result in additional39


investment and job creation in Washington as well as advance the1development of the state's technology ecosystems. The study is due to2the appropriate committees of the legislature by December 1, 2017.3

(45) $500,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for 2018 is4provided solely for the department to formulate a statewide tourism5marketing plan in collaboration with a nonprofit statewide tourism6organization as provided in Substitute Senate Bill No. 5251.7

(46) $80,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal8year 2018 and $80,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for9fiscal year 2019 is provided solely as a grant to Klickitat county10for a land use planner to process a backlog of permits that have not11been processed by the Columbia river gorge commission due to lack of12funds.13

NEW SECTION. Sec. 129. FOR THE ECONOMIC AND REVENUE FORECAST14COUNCIL15General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . . . $850,00016General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . . . $905,00017Lottery Administrative Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . $50,00018


NEW SECTION. Sec. 130. FOR THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT20General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . . $11,711,00021General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . . $11,956,00022General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . $39,716,00023General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $501,00024Economic Development Strategic Reserve Account—State25

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $314,00026Personnel Service Fund—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . $8,882,00027Higher Education Personnel Services Account—State28

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,497,00029Performance Audits of Government Account—State30

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $621,00031Statewide Information Technology System Development32

Revolving Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . $6,503,00033OFM Central Services—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . $19,237,00034

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100,938,00035The appropriations in this section are subject to the following36

conditions and limitations:37Code Rev/LL:lel 32 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

(1) The appropriations in this section represent a transfer of1expenditure authority of $4,000,000 of the general fund—federal2appropriation from the health care authority to the office of3financial management to implement chapter 246, Laws of 2015 (all-4payer health care claims database).5

(2)(a) The student achievement council and all institutions of6higher education eligible to participate in the state need grant7shall ensure that data needed to analyze and evaluate the8effectiveness of the state need grant program are promptly9transmitted to the education data center so that it is available and10easily accessible. The data to be reported must include but not be11limited to:12

(i) The number of state need grant recipients;13(ii) The number of students on the unserved waiting list of the14

state need grant;15(iii) Persistence and completion rates of state need grant16

recipients and students on the state need grant unserved waiting17list, disaggregated by institutions of higher education;18

(iv) State need grant recipients and students on state need grant19unserved waiting list grade point averages; and20

(v) State need grant program costs.21(b) The student achievement council shall submit student unit22

record data for the state need grant program applicants and23recipients to the education data center.24

(3) $149,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal25year 2018 and $144,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for26fiscal year 2019 are provided solely to implement chapter 172, Laws27of 2017 (SHB 1741) (educator preparation data/PESB).28

(4) $84,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal29year 2018 and $75,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for30fiscal year 2019 are provided solely to implement chapter 53, Laws of312017 (2SHB 1120) (regulatory fairness act).32

(5) The office of financial management must perform a legal and33policy review of whether the lead organization of the statewide34health claims database established in chapter 43.371 RCW may collect35certain data from drug manufacturers and use this data to bring36greater public transparency to prescription drug prices.37Specifically, the review must analyze whether the organization may38collect and use manufacturer's pricing data on high-cost new and39


existing prescription drugs, including itemized production and sales1data and Canadian pricing. The office of financial management must2report by December 15, 2017, to the health care committees of the3legislature the results of the study and any necessary legislation to4authorize the collection of pricing data and to produce public5analysis and reports that help promote prescription drug6transparency.7

(6) $500,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal8year 2018, $131,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for9fiscal year 2019, and $139,000 of the personnel service account—state10appropriation are provided solely for implementation of Engrossed11Second Substitute House Bill No. 1661 (children, youth, families12department). The cost allocation contract must include a13determination of the amount of administrative funding to be14transferred between appropriations in sections 223(1) and 223(2) of15this act to section 222(3) of this act for the new department of16children, youth, and families. If the bill is not enacted by July 31,172017, the amounts provided in this subsection shall lapse.18

(7) $4,503,000 of the statewide information technology system19development revolving account—state appropriation is provided solely20for readiness activities related to the One Washington replacement21project to modernize and improve administrative systems and related22business processes across state government over a multi-biennia time23period and this project is subject to the conditions, limitations,24and review provided in section 724 of this act. The funding provided25in this subsection is for conducting business warehouse planning and26system integrations and contracting with a strategic partner for the27design of the long-term program blueprint detailing the readiness,28planning, and implementation activities related to this project.29Legislative expectation is that the strategic partner selected for30this design of this long-term blueprint will have proven experience31in successfully managing similar efforts in other states or32jurisdictions and that the ultimate project scope will integrate33performance information and provide information on discrete units of34costs for state governmental activities with the goal of improved35management and efficiency. The office of financial management will36provide the needed management support for this design effort and will37ensure that state agencies fully participate in this initial design38effort, including the office of chief information officer. The office39


of financial management will provide quarterly reports to the1legislative fiscal committees and the legislative evaluation and2accountability program committee. Before submitting additional3funding requests for this project, the office of financial management4will submit a comprehensive detailed feasibility study and financial5plan for the project to the legislative evaluation and accountability6program committee.7

(8) $4,000,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation is8provided solely for the procurement and implementation of the9Washington state all payer claims database project and this project10is subject to the conditions, limitations, and review provided in11section 724 of this act.12

(9) $140,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal13year 2018 and $140,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation are14provided solely for the authority to incorporate long-term inpatient15care as defined in RCW 71.24.025 into the psychiatric managed care16capitation risk model. The model shall be submitted to the governor17and appropriate committees of the legislature by December 1, 2017.18The model must integrate civil inpatient psychiatric hospital19services including ninety and one hundred eighty day commitments20provided in state hospitals or community settings into medicaid21managed care capitation rates and nonmedicaid contracts. The model22should phase-in the financial risk such that managed care23organizations bear full financial risk for long-term civil inpatient24psychiatric hospital commitments beginning January 2020. The model25must address strategies to ensure that the state is able to maximize26the state's allotment of federal disproportionate share funding.27

(10) The office of financial management will convene a work group28consisting of the department of social and health services and29appropriate fiscal and policy staff from the house of representatives30office of program research and senate committee services for the31purpose of reviewing language traditionally added to section 201 in32supplemental operating omnibus appropriations acts to allow the33department to transfer moneys between sections of the act and to34allow for moneys that are provided solely for a specified purpose to35be used for other than that purpose. The work group will review the36department's use of the language, develop options to reduce or37eliminate the need for this language, and explore revisions to the38language. The work group must also discuss alternatives to the39


language to achieve the shared goal of balancing expenditures to1appropriation while preserving the legislature's ability to direct2policy through appropriation. Alternatives should include increased3use of supplemental budget decision packages, the creation of a4reserve fund for unanticipated expenditures, and other measures the5work group develops.6

(11) Within existing resources, the labor relations section shall7produce a report annually on workforce data and trends for the8previous fiscal year. At a minimum, the report must include a9workforce profile; information on employee compensation, including10salaries and cost of overtime; and information on retention,11including average length of service and workforce turnover.12

NEW SECTION. Sec. 131. FOR THE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE13HEARINGS14Administrative Hearings Revolving Account—State15

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $38,898,00016

NEW SECTION. Sec. 132. FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE LOTTERY17Lottery Administrative Account—State18


conditions and limitations:21(1) No portion of this appropriation may be used for acquisition22

of gaming system capabilities that violate state law.23(2) Pursuant to RCW 67.70.040, the commission shall take such24

action necessary to reduce by $6,000,000 each fiscal year the total25amount of compensation paid to licensed lottery sales agents. It is26anticipated that the result of this action will reduce retail27commissions to an average of 5.1 percent of sales.28

NEW SECTION. Sec. 133. FOR THE COMMISSION ON HISPANIC AFFAIRS29General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . . . $258,00030General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . . . $268,00031


NEW SECTION. Sec. 134. FOR THE COMMISSION ON AFRICAN-AMERICAN33AFFAIRS34General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . . . $268,00035


General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . . . $254,0001TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $522,0002

NEW SECTION. Sec. 135. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RETIREMENT SYSTEMS3—OPERATIONS4Department of Retirement Systems Expense5

Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . $56,498,0006

NEW SECTION. Sec. 136. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE7General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . $140,954,0008General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . $138,496,0009Timber Tax Distribution Account—State10

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,772,00011Waste Reduction/Recycling/Litter Control—State12

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $157,00013State Toxics Control Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . $112,00014Business License Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . $28,211,00015Performance Audits of Government Account—State16

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,640,00017Financial Services Regulation Account—State18

Appropriations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000,00019TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $324,342,00020


(1) $5,628,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal23year 2018, $5,628,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for24fiscal year 2019, and $11,257,000 of the business license account—25state appropriation are provided solely for the taxpayer legacy26system replacement project.27

(2) The department must renegotiate the contract for the28collection and distribution of the Regional Transit Authority sales29tax under RCW 81.104.107 and the Regional Transit Authority rental30car tax under RCW 81.104.160 so that the administration fee for the31collection and distribution of the taxes is set at one percent. This32new contract must be in place by January 1, 2018.33

(3) Prior to the suspension of the streamlined sales tax34mitigation program established under chapter 82.14 RCW, the35department must analyze if and when expected revenue gains from the36provisions of sections 201 through 213 of House Bill No. 2163 will be37Code Rev/LL:lel 37 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

equal to or exceed revenue losses to local taxing districts, as1measured under the streamlined sales tax mitigation system from the2switch to destination sourcing of sales tax. The analysis must3include a comprehensive review of tax, wage, census, and economic4data. The review must consider online sales tax and streamlined sales5tax mitigation trends for areas with rich concentrations of6warehousing distribution and manufacturing centers. The department7must provide a report and recommendations to the governor and8appropriate committees of the legislature by November 1, 2018. If9House Bill No. 2163 (revenue) is not enacted by July 31, 2017, this10subsection is void.11

(4) $8,028,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal12year 2018 and $6,304,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for13fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the implementation of House14Bill No. 2163 (revenue). If the bill is not enacted by July 31, 2017,15the amounts provided in this subsection shall lapse.16

NEW SECTION. Sec. 137. FOR THE BOARD OF TAX APPEALS17General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . . $1,409,00018General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . . $1,438,00019


NEW SECTION. Sec. 138. FOR THE OFFICE OF MINORITY AND WOMEN'S21BUSINESS ENTERPRISES22OMWBE Enterprises Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . $4,887,00023

NEW SECTION. Sec. 139. FOR THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER24General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . $4,615,00025Insurance Commissioners Regulatory Account—State26



(1) $48,000 of the insurance commissioners regulatory account—31state appropriation is provided solely for implementation of chapter32103, Laws of 2017 (EHB 1450) (title insurance rating orgs.).33

(2) $12,000 of the insurance commissioners regulatory account—34state appropriation is provided solely for implementation of chapter3549, Laws of 2017 (SHB 1027) (surplus line broker licenses).36Code Rev/LL:lel 38 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

NEW SECTION. Sec. 140. FOR THE STATE INVESTMENT BOARD1State Investment Board Expense Account—State2

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $48,916,0003

NEW SECTION. Sec. 141. FOR THE LIQUOR AND CANNABIS BOARD4Dedicated Marijuana Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . $10,400,0005Dedicated Marijuana Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . $9,596,0006Liquor Revolving Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . $69,578,0007General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . $2,912,0008General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . . . $372,0009General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . . . $393,00010General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . $50,00011


conditions and limitations:14(1) $11,000 of the liquor revolving account—state appropriation15

is provided solely for the implementation of chapter 96, Laws of 201716(E2SHB 1351) (sale of spirits, beer and wine).17

(2) The liquor and cannabis board may require electronic payment18of the marijuana excise tax levied by RCW 69.50.535. The liquor and19cannabis board may allow a waiver to the electronic payment20requirement for good cause as provided by rule.21

(3) $1,420,000 of the dedicated marijuana account—state22appropriation for fiscal year 2018 and $885,000 of the dedicated23marijuana account—state appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are24provided solely for the marijuana traceability system used to track25the production, processing, and retail sale of each marijuana product26as it moves through the regulated recreational and medical27marketplace. The board may accept a proposal for a traceability28system that is less than the amounts appropriated within this section29if the proposal meets the board's requirements. The traceability30system is subject to the conditions, limitations, and review provided31in section 724 of this act.32

(4) $93,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal33year 2018 and $70,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for34fiscal year 2019 are provided solely to implement and enforce vapor35products licensing, packaging, and sales regulations pursuant to36chapter 38, Laws of 2016 (ESSB 6328).37


(5) Within existing resources, the state liquor and cannabis1board shall establish a way by which any inspection or approval of a2marijuana processor's professional closed loop systems, equipment,3extraction operation, and facilities, may be performed by a qualified4person or entity other than a local fire code official, in the event5that a local fire code official does not perform such an inspection6or approval as required by state liquor and cannabis board rule.7

NEW SECTION. Sec. 142. FOR THE UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION8COMMISSION9General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . $16,464,00010Public Service Revolving Account—State11

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40,248,00012Pipeline Safety Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . $3,412,00013Pipeline Safety Account—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . $3,072,00014


conditions and limitations:17(1) By December 31, 2017, the commission shall report findings18

and recommendations to the energy committees of the legislature on19best practices and policies for electric utilities to develop20distributed energy resource plans, applying the traditional utility21regulatory principles of fairness, efficiency, reliability, and22revenue stability. The report must address: A review of policies and23practices for distributed energy resource planning in other states,24an inventory of current utility distribution planning practices and25capabilities in Washington, and recommendations for using distributed26energy resource planning to inform utility integrated resource plans.27

(2) $2,093,000 of the public service revolving account—state28appropriation is provided solely for the commission to cover the29costs of moving its offices to a new location, in cooperation with30the department of enterprise services.31

NEW SECTION. Sec. 143. FOR THE MILITARY DEPARTMENT32General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . . $7,676,00033General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . . $7,910,00034General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . $118,521,00035Enhanced 911 Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . $51,857,00036Disaster Response Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . $29,433,00037Code Rev/LL:lel 40 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

Disaster Response Account—Federal Appropriation. . . . . $81,560,0001Military Department Rent and Lease Account—State2

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $615,0003Worker and Community Right-to-Know Account—State4

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,339,0005Oil Spill Prevention Account—State Appropriation. . . . . $1,028,0006


conditions and limitations:9(1) The military department shall submit a report to the office10

of financial management and the legislative fiscal committees on11October 1st and February 1st of each year detailing information on12the disaster response account, including: (a) The amount and type of13deposits into the account; (b) the current available fund balance as14of the reporting date; and (c) the projected fund balance at the end15of the 2017-2019 biennium based on current revenue and expenditure16patterns.17

(2) $40,000,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation is18provided solely for homeland security, subject to the following19conditions: Any communications equipment purchased by local20jurisdictions or state agencies shall be consistent with standards21set by the Washington state interoperability executive committee.22

(3) $100,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal23year 2018 and $100,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for24fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the conditional scholarship25program pursuant to chapter 28B.103 RCW.26

(4) $5,389,000 of the enhanced 911 account—state appropriation is27provided solely for transitioning to an internet protocol based next28generation 911 network and increased network costs during the29transition and hardware required for the new system. The department's30activities and procurement is a major information technology project31subject to oversight and review by the office of the chief32information officer.33

(5) $11,000,000 of the enhanced 911 account—state appropriation34is provided solely for financial assistance to counties.35

(6) $2,000,000 of the enhanced 911 account—state appropriation is36provided solely for one-time grants to small and medium-sized, rural37counties for replacement of equipment necessary to maintain 91138service after the state's transition to a next generation 911 system,39Code Rev/LL:lel 41 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

including reimbursement of replacement and upgrades that have already1been made.2

(7) $784,000 of the disaster response account—state appropriation3is provided solely for fire suppression training and equipment to4national guard soldiers and airmen.5

(8) $38,000 of the enhanced 911 account—state appropriation is6provided solely for implementation of chapter 295, Laws of 2017 (SHB71258) (first responders/disability).8

(9) $372,000 of the disaster response account—state appropriation9is provided solely for implementation of chapter 312, Laws of 201710(SSB 5046) (language of public notices).11

(10) Appropriations provided to the department are sufficient to12fund the administrative costs associated with implementation of13chapter 173, Laws of 2017 (E2SHB 1802) (veterans/shared leave14access).15

(11) $951,000 of the disaster response account—state16appropriation is provided solely to Okanogan and Ferry counties to17continue to address deficiencies within their communications18infrastructure for 911 dispatch. Funding will be used to replace19failing radio dispatching hardware within 911 dispatch centers; build20interoperable communications between each county's dispatch center21such that each can serve as a back-up to the other; and build upon22the existing wireless microwave network for 911 calls, dispatch23centers, and first responder radio operations.24

NEW SECTION. Sec. 144. FOR THE PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS25COMMISSION26General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . . $2,076,00027General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . . $2,251,00028Higher Education Personnel Services Account—State29

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,327,00030Personnel Service Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . $4,032,00031


NEW SECTION. Sec. 145. FOR THE BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY33Certified Public Accountants' Account—State34

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,907,00035

NEW SECTION. Sec. 146. FOR THE FORENSIC INVESTIGATION COUNCIL36


Death Investigations Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . $633,0001The appropriation in this section is subject to the following2

conditions and limitations:3(1) $250,000 of the death investigations account appropriation is4

provided solely for providing financial assistance to local5jurisdictions in multiple death investigations. The forensic6investigation council shall develop criteria for awarding these funds7for multiple death investigations involving an unanticipated,8extraordinary, and catastrophic event or those involving multiple9jurisdictions.10

(2) $210,000 of the death investigations account appropriation is11provided solely for providing financial assistance to local12jurisdictions in identifying human remains.13

(3) $130,000 of the death investigations account appropriation is14provided solely for the council to establish a statewide case15management system for coroners and medical examiners. The council16must confer with the state association of coroners and medical17examiners in the implementation of the system.18

NEW SECTION. Sec. 147. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENTERPRISE19SERVICES20General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . . $4,368,00021General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . . $4,405,00022General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $102,00023Building Code Council Account—State Appropriation. . . . . $1,056,00024


conditions and limitations:27(1) $4,031,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal28

year 2018 and $4,082,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for29fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the payment of facilities30and services charges, utilities and contracts charges, public and31historic facilities charges, and capital projects surcharges32allocable to the senate, house of representatives, statute law33committee, legislative support services, joint legislative systems34committee, and office of support services. The department shall35allocate charges attributable to these agencies among the affected36revolving funds. The department shall maintain an interagency37agreement with these agencies to establish performance standards,38Code Rev/LL:lel 43 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

prioritization of preservation and capital improvement projects, and1quality assurance provisions for the delivery of services under this2subsection. The legislative agencies named in this subsection shall3continue to enjoy all of the same rights of occupancy and space use4on the capitol campus as historically established.5

(2) In accordance with RCW 46.08.172 and 43.135.055, the6department is authorized to increase parking fees in fiscal years72018 and 2019 as necessary to meet the actual costs of conducting8business.9

(3) Before any agency may purchase a passenger motor vehicle as10defined in RCW 43.19.560, the agency must have written approval from11the director of the department of enterprise services. Agencies that12are exempted from the requirement are the Washington state patrol,13Washington state department of transportation, and the department of14natural resources.15

(4) From the fee charged to master contract vendors, the16department shall transfer to the office of minority and women's17business enterprises in equal monthly installments $1,500,000 in18fiscal year 2018 and $1,300,000 in fiscal year 2019.19

(5) The risk management system project funded through the risk20management administration account created in RCW 4.92.220 is subject21to the conditions, limitations, and review provided in section 724 of22this act.23

(6)(a) During the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium, the department must24revise its master contracts with vendors, including cooperative25purchasing agreements under RCW 39.26.060, to include a provision to26require that each vendor agrees to equality among its workers by27ensuring similarly employed individuals are compensated as equals as28follows:29



(A) A seniority system; a merit system; a system that measures37earnings by quantity or quality of production; a bona fide job-38related factor or factors; or a bona fide regional difference in39compensation levels.40Code Rev/LL:lel 44 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft



(b) The provision must allow for the termination of the contract8if the public entity using the contract or agreement of the9department of enterprise services determines that the vendor is not10in compliance with this agreement or contract term.11


(d) Any cost for the implementation of this section must be14recouped from the fees charged to master contract vendors.15

NEW SECTION. Sec. 148. FOR THE BOARD FOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS16Volunteer Firefighters' and Reserve Officers'17

Administrative Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . $1,216,00018The appropriation in this section is subject to the following19

conditions and limitations: $256,000 of the volunteer firefighters'20and reserve officers' relief and pension administrative account—state21appropriation is provided solely to the pension and benefit tracking22system project and are subject to the conditions, limitations, and23review provided in section 724 of this act.24

NEW SECTION. Sec. 149. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND25HISTORIC PRESERVATION26General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . . $1,607,00027General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . . $1,633,00028General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . $2,228,00029General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $264,00030


conditions and limitations: $103,000 of the general fund—state33appropriation for fiscal year 2018 and $103,000 of the general fund—34state appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for35archaeological determinations and excavations of inadvertently36


discovered skeletal human remains, and removal and reinterment of1such remains when necessary.2

NEW SECTION. Sec. 150. FOR THE CONSOLIDATED TECHNOLOGY SERVICES3AGENCY4General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . . . $187,0005General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . . . $188,0006Consolidated Technology Services Revolving7

Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,136,0008TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,511,0009


(1) $7,263,000 of the consolidated technology services revolving12account—state appropriation is for the office of the chief13information officer.14

(2) $9,443,000 of the consolidated technology services revolving15account—state appropriation is for the office of cyber security.16

(3) The consolidated technology services agency shall work with17customer agencies using the Washington state electronic records vault18(WASERV) to identify opportunities to:19

(a) Reduce storage volumes and costs associated with vault20records stored beyond the agencies' record retention schedules; and21

(b) Assess a customized service charge as defined in chapter 304,22Laws of 2017 for costs of using WASERV to prepare data compilations23in response to public records requests.24

(4) The consolidated technology services agency shall provide25desktop support services without charging a per device fee to the26following agencies: The governor's office of Indian affairs, the27commission on Asian Pacific American affairs, the citizen's28commission on salaries for elected officials, the commission on29Hispanic affairs, and the commission on African-American affairs. The30consolidated technology services agency must not withhold or reduce31desktop support services provided to small agencies that had been32receiving desktop support services and had not previously received33appropriations provided specifically for the purpose of reimbursing34the consolidated technology services agency for those services.35

(5) In conjunction with the office of the chief information36officer's prioritization of proposed information technology37expenditures, agency budget requests for proposed information38


technology expenditures shall include the following: The agency's1priority ranking of each information technology request; the2estimated cost for the current biennium; the estimated total cost of3the request over all biennia; and the expected timeline to complete4the request. The office of the chief information officer and the5office of financial management may request agencies to include6additional information on proposed information technology expenditure7requests.8

(6) The consolidated technology services agency must not increase9fees charged for existing services without prior approval by the10office of financial management. The agency may develop fees to11recover the actual cost of new infrastructure to support increased12use of cloud technologies.13

(7) $500,000 of the consolidated technology services revolving14account—state appropriation is provided solely for the agency, in15collaboration with the office of financial management, to conduct a16zero-based budget review of the agency's services. Information and17analysis submitted by the department for the zero-based review under18this subsection shall include:19

(a) A statement of the statutory basis or other basis for the20creation of each program or service and the history of each program21or service that is being reviewed;22

(b) A description of how each program or service fits within the23strategic plan and goals of the agency and an analysis of the24quantified objectives of each program or service within the agency;25

(c) Any available performance measures indicating the26effectiveness and efficiency of each program or service;27

(d) A description with supporting cost and staffing data of each28program or service and the populations served by each program or29service, and the level of funding and staff required to accomplish30the goals of the program or service if different than the actual31maintenance level;32

(e) An analysis of the major costs and benefits of operating each33program or service and the rationale for specific expenditure and34staffing levels;35

(f) An analysis estimating each program's or service's36administrative and other overhead costs;37

(g) An analysis of the levels of services provided;38(h) An analysis estimating the amount of funds or benefits that39

actually reach the intended recipients; and40Code Rev/LL:lel 47 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

(i) An analysis and recommendations for alternative service1delivery models that would save money or improve service quality.2

(8) $1,779,000 of the consolidated technology services revolving3account—state appropriation is provided solely for the Washington4business onestop portal.5

(9) Within existing resources, the agency must provide oversight6of state procurement and contracting for information technology goods7and services by the department of enterprise services.8

(End of part)


PART II1HUMAN SERVICES2

NEW SECTION. Sec. 201. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH3SERVICES4

(1) The appropriations to the department of social and health5services in this act shall be expended for the programs and in the6amounts specified in this act. Appropriations made in this act to the7department of social and health services shall initially be allotted8as required by this act. Subsequent allotment modifications shall not9include transfers of moneys between sections of this act except as10expressly provided in this act, nor shall allotment modifications11permit moneys that are provided solely for a specified purpose to be12used for other than that purpose.13

(2) The department of social and health services shall not14initiate any services that require expenditure of state general fund15moneys unless expressly authorized in this act or other law. The16department may seek, receive, and spend, under RCW 43.79.260 through1743.79.282, federal moneys not anticipated in this act as long as the18federal funding does not require expenditure of state moneys for the19program in excess of amounts anticipated in this act. If the20department receives unanticipated unrestricted federal moneys, those21moneys shall be spent for services authorized in this act or in any22other legislation providing appropriation authority, and an equal23amount of appropriated state general fund moneys shall lapse. Upon24the lapsing of any moneys under this subsection, the office of25financial management shall notify the legislative fiscal committees.26As used in this subsection, "unrestricted federal moneys" includes27block grants and other funds that federal law does not require to be28spent on specifically defined projects or matched on a formula basis29by state funds.30

(3) The legislature finds that medicaid payment rates, as31calculated by the department pursuant to the appropriations in this32act, bear a reasonable relationship to the costs incurred by33efficiently and economically operated facilities for providing34quality services and will be sufficient to enlist enough providers so35that care and services are available to the extent that such care and36services are available to the general population in the geographic37area. The legislature finds that cost reports, payment data from the38federal government, historical utilization, economic data, and39Code Rev/LL:lel 49 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

clinical input constitute reliable data upon which to determine the1payment rates.2

(4) The department shall to the maximum extent practicable use3the same system for delivery of spoken-language interpreter services4for social services appointments as the one established for medical5appointments in the health care authority. When contracting directly6with an individual to deliver spoken language interpreter services,7the department shall only contract with language access providers who8are working at a location in the state and who are state-certified or9state-authorized, except that when such a provider is not available,10the department may use a language access provider who meets other11certifications or standards deemed to meet state standards, including12interpreters in other states.13

(5) Information technology projects or investments and proposed14projects or investments impacting time capture, payroll and payment15processes and systems, eligibility, case management, and16authorization systems within the department of social and health17services are subject to technical oversight by the office of the18chief information officer.19

(6)(a) The department shall facilitate enrollment under the20medicaid expansion for clients applying for or receiving state funded21services from the department and its contractors. Prior to open22enrollment, the department shall coordinate with the health care23authority to provide referrals to the Washington health benefit24exchange for clients that will be ineligible for medicaid.25

(b) To facilitate a single point of entry across public and26medical assistance programs, and to maximize the use of federal27funding, the health care authority, the department of social and28health services, and the health benefit exchange will coordinate29efforts to expand HealthPlanfinder access to public assistance and30medical eligibility staff. The department shall complete medicaid31applications in the HealthPlanfinder for households receiving or32applying for public assistance benefits.33

(7) In accordance with RCW 71.24.380, the health care authority34and the department are authorized to purchase medical and behavioral35health services through integrated contracts upon request of all of36the county authorities in a regional service area to become an early37adopter of fully integrated purchasing of medical and behavioral38health services. The department may combine and transfer such amounts39appropriated under sections 204, 208, and 213 of this act as may be40Code Rev/LL:lel 50 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

necessary to fund early adopter contracts. The amount of medicaid1funding transferred from each program may not exceed the average per2capita cost assumed in this act for individuals covered by that3program, actuarially adjusted for the health condition of persons4enrolled, times the number of clients enrolled. The amount of non-5medicaid funding transferred from sections 204 and 208 may not exceed6the amount that would have been contracted with a behavioral health7organization if the county authorities had not requested to become an8early adopter of fully integrated purchasing. These limits do not9apply to the amounts provided in section 204(1)(s) of this act. If10any funding that this act provides solely for a specific purpose is11transferred under this subsection, that funding must be used12consistently with the provisions and conditions for which it was13provided.14

(8) In accordance with RCW 71.24.380, the department is15authorized to purchase mental health and substance use disorder16services through integrated contracts with behavioral health17organizations. The department may combine and transfer such amounts18appropriated under sections 204 and 208 of this act as may be19necessary to finance these behavioral health organization contracts.20If any funding that this act provides solely for a specific purpose21is transferred under this subsection, that funding must be used22consistently with the provisions and conditions for which it was23provided.24

NEW SECTION. Sec. 202. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH25SERVICES—CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAM26General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . $348,992,00027General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . $265,365,00028General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . $1,477,00029Domestic Violence Prevention Account—State30



(1) $748,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal35year 2018 is provided solely to contract for the operation of one36pediatric interim care center. The center shall provide residential37care for up to thirteen children through two years of age. Seventy-38


five percent of the children served by the center must be in need of1special care as a result of substance abuse by their mothers. The2center shall also provide on-site training to biological, adoptive,3or foster parents. The center shall provide at least three months of4consultation and support to the parents accepting placement of5children from the center. The center may recruit new and current6foster and adoptive parents for infants served by the center. The7department shall not require case management as a condition of the8contract.9

(2) $253,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal10year 2018 is provided solely for the costs of hub home foster11families that provide a foster care delivery model that includes a12licensed hub home. Use of the hub home model is intended to support13foster parent retention, improve child outcomes, and encourage the14least restrictive community placements for children in out-of-home15care.16

(3) $579,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal17year 2018 and $55,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation are18provided solely for a receiving care center east of the Cascade19mountains.20

(4) $990,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal21year 2018 is provided solely for services provided through children's22advocacy centers.23

(5) $1,351,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal24year 2018 is provided solely for implementation of performance-based25contracts for family support and related services pursuant to RCW2674.13B.020.27

(6) $9,474,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal28year 2018 and $6,022,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation29are provided solely for family assessment response.30

(7) $94,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal31year 2018 is provided solely for a contract with a child advocacy32center in Spokane to provide continuum of care services for children33who have experienced abuse or neglect and their families.34

(8) $1,874,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal35year 2018 and $560,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation are36provided solely for the children's administration to reduce the37caseload ratios of social workers serving children in foster care to38


promote decreased lengths of stay and to make progress towards1achievement of the Braam settlement caseload outcome.2

(9)(a) $539,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for3fiscal year 2018, $328,000 of the general fund private/local4appropriation, and $126,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation5are provided solely for a contract with an educational advocacy6provider with expertise in foster care educational outreach. The7amounts in this subsection are provided solely for contracted8education coordinators to assist foster children in succeeding in9K-12 and higher education systems and to assure a focus on education10during the department's transition to performance-based contracts.11Funding must be prioritized to regions with high numbers of foster12care youth, or regions where backlogs of youth that have formerly13requested educational outreach services exist. The children's14administration is encouraged to use private matching funds to15maintain educational advocacy services.16

(b) The children's administration shall contract with the office17of the superintendent of public instruction, which in turn shall18contract with a nongovernmental entity or entities to provide19educational advocacy services pursuant to RCW 28A.300.590.20

(10) The children's administration shall continue to implement21policies to reduce the percentage of parents requiring supervised22visitation, including clarification of the threshold for transition23from supervised to unsupervised visitation prior to reunification.24

(11) $111,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal25year 2018 and $26,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation are26provided solely for a base rate increase for licensed family child27care providers. In addition, $45,000 of the general fund—state28appropriation for fiscal year 2018 and $11,000 of the general fund—29federal appropriation are provided solely for increasing paid30professional days from three days to five days for licensed family31child care providers. Amounts in this subsection are provided solely32for the 2017-2019 collective bargaining agreement covering family33child care providers as set forth in section 940 of this act. Amounts34provided in this section are contingent upon the enactment of Senate35Bill No. 5969 (transparency in public employee collective36bargaining). If the bill is not enacted by July 31, 2017, the37appropriation in this subsection shall lapse.38


(12) $159,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal1year 2018 and $65,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation are2provided solely to implement chapter 265, Laws of 2017 (SHB 1867)3(extended foster care).4

(13) $100,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal5year 2018 is provided solely for a contract with a national nonprofit6organization to, in partnership with private matching funds,7subcontract with a community organization for specialized, enhanced8adoption placement services for legally free children in state9custody. The contract must supplement, but not supplant, the work of10the children's administration to secure permanent adoptive homes for11children.12

(14) $375,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal13year 2018 and $56,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation are14provided solely for the children's administration to develop,15implement, and expand strategies to improve the capacity,16reliability, and effectiveness of contracted visitation services for17children in temporary out-of-home care and their parents and18siblings. Strategies may include, but are not limited to, increasing19mileage reimbursement for providers, offering transportation-only20contract options, and mechanisms to reduce the level of parent-child21supervision when doing so is in the best interest of the child. The22children's administration must submit an analysis of the strategies23and associated outcomes no later than October 1, 2018.24

(15) $63,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal25year 2018 and $19,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation are26provided solely for implementation of Engrossed Second Substitute27House Bill No. 1661 (child, youth, families/department). If the bill28is not enacted by July 31, 2017, the amounts provided in this29subsection shall lapse.30

(16) The children's administration is encouraged to control31exceptional reimbursement decisions so that the child's needs are met32without excessive costs.33

(17) $839,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal34year 2018 and $160,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation are35provided solely for a six percent base rate increase for child care36center providers, effective September 1, 2017.37

(18) $1,230,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for38fiscal year 2018 and $78,000 of the general fund—federal39


appropriation are provided solely to increase the travel1reimbursement for in-home service providers.2

(19) $160,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal3year 2018 and $3,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation are4provided solely to implement chapter 207, Laws of 2017 (E2SHB 1819)5(paperwork requirements).6

(20) $25,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal7year 2018 is provided solely for an entity in Yakima county to8provide advocacy and support services to children in foster care.9

(21) $203,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal10year 2018 is provided solely for the department to conduct biennial11inspections and certifications of facilities, both overnight and day12shelters, that serve those who are under 18 years of age and are13homeless.14

(22) $863,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal15year 2018 and $573,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation are16provided solely to implement Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No.175890 (foster care and adoption). Within the amounts provided in this18subsection, $366,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for19fiscal year 2018 and $174,000 of the general fund—federal20appropriation are provided solely for short-term care for licensed21foster families. If the bill is not enacted by July 31, 2017, the22amounts provided in this subsection shall lapse.23

NEW SECTION. Sec. 203. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH24SERVICES—JUVENILE REHABILITATION PROGRAM25General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . . $95,885,00026General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . . $97,123,00027General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . $3,464,00028General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . $1,985,00029Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority Account—30

State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $196,00031TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $198,653,00032


(1) $331,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal35year 2018 and $331,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for36fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for deposit in the county37criminal justice assistance account for costs to the criminal justice38Code Rev/LL:lel 55 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

system associated with the implementation of chapter 338, Laws of11997 (juvenile code revisions). The amounts provided in this2subsection are intended to provide funding for county adult court3costs associated with the implementation of chapter 338, Laws of 19974and shall be distributed in accordance with RCW 82.14.310.5

(2) $2,841,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal6year 2018 and $2,841,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for7fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for grants to county juvenile8courts for the following juvenile justice programs identified by the9Washington state institute for public policy (institute) in its10report: "Inventory of Evidence-based, Research-based, and Promising11Practices for Prevention and Intervention Services for Children and12Juveniles in the Child Welfare, Juvenile Justice, and Mental Health13Systems." Additional funding for this purpose is provided through an14interagency agreement with the health care authority. County juvenile15courts shall apply to the juvenile rehabilitation administration for16funding for program-specific participation and the administration17shall provide grants to the courts consistent with the per-18participant treatment costs identified by the institute.19

(3) $1,537,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal20year 2018 and $1,537,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for21fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for expansion of the following22juvenile justice treatments and therapies in juvenile rehabilitation23administration programs identified by the Washington state institute24for public policy in its report: "Inventory of Evidence-based,25Research-based, and Promising Practices for Prevention and26Intervention Services for Children and Juveniles in the Child27Welfare, Juvenile Justice, and Mental Health Systems." The28administration may concentrate delivery of these treatments and29therapies at a limited number of programs to deliver the treatments30in a cost-effective manner.31

(4)(a) $6,198,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for32fiscal year 2018 and $6,198,000 of the general fund—state33appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are provided solely to implement34evidence- and research-based programs through community juvenile35accountability grants, administration of the grants, and evaluations36of programs funded by the grants. In addition to funding provided in37this subsection, funding to implement alcohol and substance abuse38


treatment programs for locally committed offenders is provided1through an interagency agreement with the health care authority.2

(b) The juvenile rehabilitation administration shall administer a3block grant to county juvenile courts for the purpose of serving4youth as defined in RCW 13.40.510(4)(a) in the county juvenile5justice system. Funds dedicated to the block grant include:6Consolidated juvenile service (CJS) funds, community juvenile7accountability act (CJAA) grants, chemical dependency/mental health8disposition alternative (CDDA), and suspended disposition alternative9(SDA). The juvenile rehabilitation administration shall follow the10following formula and must prioritize evidence-based programs and11disposition alternatives and take into account juvenile courts12program-eligible youth in conjunction with the number of youth served13in each approved evidence-based program or disposition alternative:14(i) Thirty-seven and one-half percent for the at-risk population of15youth ten to seventeen years old; (ii) fifteen percent for the16assessment of low, moderate, and high-risk youth; (iii) twenty-five17percent for evidence-based program participation; (iv) seventeen and18one-half percent for minority populations; (v) three percent for the19chemical dependency and mental health disposition alternative; and20(vi) two percent for the suspended dispositional alternatives.21Funding for the special sex offender disposition alternative (SSODA)22shall not be included in the block grant, but allocated on the23average daily population in juvenile courts. Funding for the24evidence-based expansion grants shall be excluded from the block25grant formula. Funds may be used for promising practices when26approved by the juvenile rehabilitation administration and juvenile27courts, through the community juvenile accountability act committee,28based on the criteria established in consultation with Washington29state institute for public policy and the juvenile courts.30

(c) If Second Substitute House Bill No. 1280 (referred and31diverted youth) is enacted, then the administration must implement a32stop-loss policy when allocating funding under (b) of this subsection33in the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium. Under the stop-loss policy, funding34formula changes may not result in a funding loss for any juvenile35court of more than two percent from one year to the next. The36committee in (d) of this subsection must establish a minimum base37level of funding for juvenile courts with lower numbers of at-risk38youth age 10 – 17. The administration must report to the legislature39by December 1, 2018, about how funding is used for referred youth and40Code Rev/LL:lel 57 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

the impact of that use on overall use of funding. If the bill is not1enacted by July 31, 2017, this subsection is null and void.2

(d) The juvenile rehabilitation administration and the juvenile3courts shall establish a block grant funding formula oversight4committee with equal representation from the juvenile rehabilitation5administration and the juvenile courts. The purpose of this committee6is to assess the ongoing implementation of the block grant funding7formula, utilizing data-driven decision making and the most current8available information. The committee will be co-chaired by the9juvenile rehabilitation administration and the juvenile courts, who10will also have the ability to change members of the committee as11needed to achieve its purpose. The committee may make changes to the12formula categories in (b) of this subsection if it determines the13changes will increase statewide service delivery or effectiveness of14evidence-based program or disposition alternative resulting in15increased cost/benefit savings to the state, including long-term16cost/benefit savings. The committee must also consider these outcomes17in determining when evidence-based expansion or special sex offender18disposition alternative funds should be included in the block grant19or left separate.20

(e) The juvenile courts and administrative office of the courts21must collect and distribute information and provide access to the22data systems to the juvenile rehabilitation administration and the23Washington state institute for public policy related to program and24outcome data. The juvenile rehabilitation administration and the25juvenile courts must work collaboratively to develop program outcomes26that reinforce the greatest cost/benefit to the state in the27implementation of evidence-based practices and disposition28alternatives.29

(5) $98,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal30year 2018 and $98,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for31fiscal year 2019 are provided solely to the juvenile block grant32funding formula oversight committee described in subsection (4)(d) of33this section to contract with research entities to: (a) Assist34juvenile justice programs identified as promising practices or35research-based in undergoing the research necessary to demonstrate36that the program is evidence-based; and (b) establish an annual,37county-level evaluation of existing evidence-based juvenile justice38programs.39


(6) $557,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal1year 2018 and $557,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for2fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for funding of the teamchild3project.4

(7) $283,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal5year 2018 and $283,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for6fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the juvenile detention7alternatives initiative.8

(8) $500,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal9year 2018 and $500,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for10fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for a grant program focused on11criminal street gang prevention and intervention. The juvenile12rehabilitation administration may award grants under this subsection.13The juvenile rehabilitation administration shall give priority to14applicants who have demonstrated the greatest problems with criminal15street gangs. Applicants composed of, at a minimum, one or more local16governmental entities and one or more nonprofit, nongovernmental17organizations that have a documented history of creating and18administering effective criminal street gang prevention and19intervention programs may apply for funding under this subsection.20Each entity receiving funds must report to the juvenile21rehabilitation administration on the number and types of youth22served, the services provided, and the impact of those services on23the youth and the community.24

(9) The juvenile rehabilitation institutions may use funding25appropriated in this subsection to purchase goods and supplies26through hospital group purchasing organizations when it is cost-27effective to do so.28

(10) $75,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal29year 2018 is provided solely for the department to coordinate the30examination of data associated with juvenile gang and firearm31offenses. The review of data must include information from the32administrative office of the courts, the office of the superintendent33of public instruction, the office of financial management—education34research data center, the Washington association of sheriffs and35police chiefs, the caseload forecast council, and the department of36corrections. For the purpose of carrying out the data review, named37organizations are authorized to share data to include details of38criminal arrest and conviction data. The department shall report to39


the governor and the appropriate legislative committees by February11, 2018, with any recommendations for public policy that increases2public safety.3

NEW SECTION. Sec. 204. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH4SERVICES—MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM5

(1) COMMUNITY SERVICES/BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS6General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . $391,457,0007General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . $409,108,0008General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $1,021,705,0009General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . $17,864,00010Dedicated Marijuana Account—State Appropriation11

(FY 2018). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,684,00012Dedicated Marijuana Account—State Appropriation13

(FY 2019). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,684,00014TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,847,502,00015

The appropriations in this subsection are subject to the16following conditions and limitations:17

(a) For the purposes of this subsection, amounts provided for18behavioral health organizations shall also be available for the19health care authority to contract with entities that assume the20responsibilities of behavioral health organizations in regions in21which the health care authority is purchasing medical and behavioral22health services through fully integrated contracts pursuant to RCW2371.24.380.24

(b) $6,590,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal25year 2018, $6,590,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for26fiscal year 2019, and $7,620,000 of the general fund—federal27appropriation are provided solely for the department and behavioral28health organizations to continue to contract for implementation of29high-intensity programs for assertive community treatment (PACT)30teams. In determining the proportion of medicaid and nonmedicaid31funding provided to behavioral health organizations with PACT teams,32the department shall consider the differences between behavioral33health organizations in the percentages of services and other costs34associated with the teams that are not reimbursable under medicaid.35The department may allow behavioral health organizations which have36nonmedicaid reimbursable costs that are higher than the nonmedicaid37allocation they receive under this section to supplement these funds38Code Rev/LL:lel 60 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

with local dollars or funds received under (g) of this subsection.1The department and behavioral health organizations shall maintain2consistency with all essential elements of the PACT evidence-based3practice model in programs funded under this section.4

(c) From the general fund—state appropriations in this5subsection, the department shall assure that behavioral health6organizations reimburse the department of social and health services7aging and long term support administration for the general fund—state8cost of medicaid personal care services that enrolled behavioral9health organization consumers use because of their psychiatric10disability.11

(d) $3,520,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation is12provided solely for the department to maintain a pilot project to put13peer bridging staff into each behavioral health organization as part14of the state psychiatric liaison teams to promote continuity of15service as individuals return to their communities. The department16must collect data and submit a report to the office of financial17management and the appropriate committees of the legislature on the18impact of peer staff on state hospital discharges and community19placements by December 1, 2017.20

(e) $6,858,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal21year 2019 and $4,023,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation22are provided solely for new crisis triage or stabilization centers.23The department must seek proposals from behavioral health24organizations for the use of these funds based on regional25priorities. Services in these facilities may include crisis26stabilization and intervention, individual counseling, peer support,27medication management, education, and referral assistance. The28department shall monitor each center's effectiveness at lowering the29rate of state psychiatric hospital admissions.30

(f) $15,862,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for31fiscal year 2018 is provided solely to assist behavioral health32organizations with the costs of providing services to medicaid33clients receiving services in psychiatric facilities classified as34institutions of mental diseases. The department must distribute these35amounts proportionate to the number of bed days for medicaid clients36in institutions for mental diseases that were excluded from37behavioral health organization fiscal year 2018 capitation rates38because they exceeded the amounts allowed under federal regulations.39


The department must also use these amounts to directly pay for costs1that are ineligible for medicaid reimbursement in institutions of2mental disease facilities for American Indian and Alaska Natives who3opt to receive behavioral health services on a fee for service basis.4The amounts used for these individuals must be reduced from the5allocation of the behavioral health organization where the individual6resides. If a behavioral health organization receives more funding7through this subsection than is needed to pay for the cost of their8medicaid clients in institutions for mental diseases, they must use9the remainder of the amounts to provide other services not covered10under the medicaid program. The department must apply for a waiver11from the center for medicaid and medicare services to allow for the12full cost of stays in institutions of mental diseases to be included13in fiscal year 2019 behavioral health organization capitation rates.14The department must submit a report on the status of the waiver to15the office of financial management and the appropriate committees of16the legislature by December 1, 2017.17

(g) $81,930,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for18fiscal year 2018 and $81,930,000 of the general fund—state19appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for persons20and services not covered by the medicaid program. To the extent21possible, levels of behavioral health organization spending shall be22maintained in the following priority order: Crisis and commitment23services; community inpatient services; and residential care24services, including personal care and emergency housing assistance.25These amounts must be distributed to behavioral health organizations26proportionate to the fiscal year 2017 allocation of flexible27nonmedicaid funds. The department must include the following language28in medicaid contracts with behavioral health organizations unless29they are provided formal notification from the center for medicaid30and medicare services that the language will result in the loss of31federal medicaid participation: "The contractor may voluntarily32provide services that are in addition to those covered under the33state plan, although the cost of these services cannot be included34when determining payment rates unless including these costs are35specifically allowed under federal law or an approved waiver."36

(h) The department is authorized to continue to contract37directly, rather than through contracts with behavioral health38organizations for children's long-term inpatient facility services.39


(i) $1,125,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal1year 2018 and $1,125,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for2fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the Spokane county3behavioral health organization to implement services to reduce4utilization and the census at eastern state hospital. Such services5shall include:6

(A) High intensity treatment team for persons who are high7utilizers of psychiatric inpatient services, including those with co-8occurring disorders and other special needs;9

(B) Crisis outreach and diversion services to stabilize in the10community individuals in crisis who are at risk of requiring11inpatient care or jail services;12

(C) Mental health services provided in nursing facilities to13individuals with dementia, and consultation to facility staff14treating those individuals; and15

(D) Services at the sixteen-bed evaluation and treatment16facility.17

At least annually, the Spokane county behavioral health18organization shall assess the effectiveness of these services in19reducing utilization at eastern state hospital, identify services20that are not optimally effective, and modify those services to21improve their effectiveness.22

(j) $1,204,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal23year 2018 and $1,204,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for24fiscal year 2019 are provided solely to reimburse Pierce and Spokane25counties for the cost of conducting 180-day commitment hearings at26the state psychiatric hospitals.27

(k) Behavioral health organizations may use local funds to earn28additional federal medicaid match, provided the locally matched rate29does not exceed the upper-bound of their federally allowable rate30range, and provided that the enhanced funding is used only to provide31medicaid state plan or waiver services to medicaid clients.32Additionally, behavioral health organizations may use a portion of33the state funds allocated in accordance with (g) of this subsection34to earn additional medicaid match, but only to the extent that the35application of such funds to medicaid services does not diminish the36level of crisis and commitment, community inpatient, residential37care, and outpatient services presently available to persons not38eligible for medicaid.39


(l) $2,291,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal1year 2018 and $2,291,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for2fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for mental health services for3mentally ill offenders while confined in a county or city jail and4for facilitating access to programs that offer mental health services5upon release from confinement. The department must collect6information from the behavioral health organizations on their plan7for using these funds, the numbers of individuals served, and the8types of services provided and submit a report to the office of9financial management and the appropriate fiscal committees of the10legislature by December 1st of each year of the biennium.11

(m) Within the amounts appropriated in this section, funding is12provided for the department to develop and phase in intensive mental13health services for high needs youth consistent with the settlement14agreement in T.R. v. Dreyfus and Porter.15

(n) The department must establish minimum and maximum funding16levels for all reserves allowed under behavioral health organization17contracts and insert contract language that clearly states the18requirements and limitations. The department must monitor and ensure19that behavioral health organization reserves do not exceed maximum20levels. The department must monitor behavioral health organization21revenue and expenditure reports and must require a behavioral health22organization to submit a corrective action plan on how it will spend23its excess reserves within a reasonable period of time, when its24reported reserves exceed maximum levels established under the25contract. The department must review and approve such plans and26monitor to ensure compliance. If the department determines that a27behavioral health organization has failed to provide an adequate28excess reserve corrective action plan or is not complying with an29approved plan, the department must reduce payments to the behavioral30health organization in accordance with remedial actions provisions31included in the contract. These reductions in payments must continue32until the department determines that the behavioral health33organization has come into substantial compliance with an approved34excess reserve corrective action plan.35

(o) $2,309,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal36year 2018, $3,079,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for37fiscal year 2019, and $5,061,000 of the general fund—federal38appropriation are provided solely for the department to increase39


rates for community hospitals that provide a minimum of 200 medicaid1psychiatric inpatient days. The department must increase both2medicaid and nonmedicaid psychiatric per-diem reimbursement rates for3these providers within these amounts. The amounts in this subsection4include funding for additional hold harmless payments resulting from5the rate increase. The department shall prioritize increases for6hospitals not currently paid based on provider specific costs using a7similar methodology used to set rate for existing inpatient8facilities and the latest available cost report information. Rate9increases for providers must be set so as not to exceed the amounts10provided within this subsection. The rate increase related to11nonmedicaid clients must be done to maintain the provider at the same12percentage as currently required under WAC 182-550-4800.13

(p) $100,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal14year 2018 and $100,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for15fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the department to16collaborate with tribal governments and develop a plan for17establishing an evaluation and treatment facility that will18specialize in providing care specifically to the American Indian and19Alaska Native population. The plan must include options for20maximizing federal participation and ensuring that utilization will21be based on medical necessity.22

(q) $1,466,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal23year 2018, $7,103,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for24fiscal year 2019, and $9,715,000 of the general fund—federal25appropriation are provided solely for the department to contract with26community hospitals or freestanding evaluation and treatment centers27to provide up to forty-eight long-term inpatient care beds as defined28in RCW 71.24.025. The department must seek proposals and contract29directly for these services rather than contracting through30behavioral health organizations. The department must coordinate with31the department of social and health services in developing the32contract requirements, selecting contractors, and establishing33processes for identifying patients that will be admitted to these34facilities. The department must not use any of the amounts provided35under this subsection for contracts with facilities that are subject36to federal funding restrictions that apply to institutions of mental37diseases, unless they have received a waiver that allows for full38federal participation in these facilities.39


(r) $1,133,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal1year 2019 and $1,297,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation2are provided solely to increase the number of psychiatric residential3treatment beds for individuals transitioning from psychiatric4inpatient settings. The department must seek proposals from5behavioral health organizations for the use of these amounts and6coordinate with the department of social and health services in7awarding these funds. The department must not allow for any of the8amounts provided under this subsection to be used for services in9facilities that are subject to federal funding restrictions that10apply to institutions of mental diseases, unless they have received a11waiver that allows for full federal participation in these12facilities.13

(s) $4,983,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal14year 2018, $6,744,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for15fiscal year 2019, and $25,365,000 of the general fund—federal16appropriation are provided solely for the department to increase17medicaid capitation payments for behavioral health organizations. The18department must work with the actuaries responsible for certifying19behavioral health capitation rates to adjust average salary20assumptions in order to implement this increase. In developing21further updates for medicaid managed care rates for behavioral health22services, the department must include and make available all23applicable documents and analysis to legislative staff from the24fiscal committees throughout the process. The department must require25the actuaries to develop and submit rate ranges for each behavioral26health organization prior to certification of specific rates.27

(t) The number of beds allocated for use by behavioral health28organizations at eastern state hospital shall be 192 per day. The29number of nonforensic beds allocated for use by behavioral health30organizations at western state hospital shall be 557 per day. In31fiscal year 2019, the department must reduce the number of beds32allocated for use by behavioral health organizations at western state33hospital by 30 beds to allow for the repurposing of a civil ward at34western state hospital to provide forensic services. The contracted35beds provided under (q) of this subsection shall be allocated to the36behavioral health organizations in lieu of beds at the state37hospitals and be incorporated in their allocation of state hospital38patient days of care for the purposes of calculating reimbursements39


pursuant to RCW 71.24.310. It is the intent of the legislature to1continue the policy of expanding community based alternatives for2long term civil commitment services that allow for state hospital3beds to be prioritized for forensic patients.4

(u) $11,405,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for5fiscal year 2018, $11,405,000 of the general fund—state appropriation6for fiscal year 2019, and $17,680,000 of the general fund—federal7appropriation are provided solely to maintain enhancements of8community mental health services. The department must contract these9funds for the operation of community programs in which the department10determines there is a need for capacity that allows individuals to be11diverted or transitioned from the state hospitals including but not12limited to: (i) Community hospital or free standing evaluation and13treatment services providing short-term detention and commitment14services under the involuntary treatment act to be located in the15geographic areas of the King behavioral health organization, the16Spokane behavioral health organization outside of Spokane county, and17the Thurston Mason behavioral health organization; (ii) one new full18program of an assertive community treatment team in the King19behavioral health organization and two new half programs of assertive20community treatment teams in the Spokane behavioral health21organization and the Pierce behavioral health organization; and (iii)22three new recovery support services programs in the Great Rivers23behavioral health organization, the greater Columbia behavioral24health organization, and the north sound behavioral health25organization. In contracting for community evaluation and treatment26services, the department may not use these resources in facilities27that meet the criteria to be classified under federal law as28institutions for mental diseases. If the department is unable to come29to a contract agreement with a designated behavioral health30organization for any of the services identified above, it may31consider contracting for that service in another region that has the32need for such service.33

(v) $200,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal34year 2018 and $1,296,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for35fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for clubhouse programs. Of this36amount, $400,000 must be used for support of the Spokane clubhouse37program and the remaining funds must be used for support of new38clubhouse programs. The department must develop options and cost39


estimates for implementation of clubhouse programs statewide through1a medicaid state plan amendment or a medicaid waiver and submit a2report to the office of financial management and the appropriate3committees of the legislature by December 1, 2018.4

(w) $212,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal5year 2018 and $213,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for6fiscal year 2019 are provided solely to fund one pilot project in7Pierce county and one in Yakima county to promote increased8utilization of assisted outpatient treatment programs. The department9shall require two behavioral health organizations to contract with10local government to establish the necessary infrastructure for the11programs. The department shall provide a report by October 15, 2018,12to the office of financial management and the appropriate fiscal and13policy committees of the legislature to include the number of14individuals served, outcomes to include reduced use of inpatient15treatment and state hospital stays, and recommendations for further16implementation based on lessons learned and best practices identified17by the pilot projects.18

(x) The department, in collaboration with the health care19authority, shall work to ensure that a single platform provider20credentialing system is implemented. The authority and department21shall ensure that appropriate cost offsets and cost avoidance are22assumed for reduced staff time required for provider credentialing23activity and reductions in improper billing activity when24implementing provider credentialing systems.25

(2) INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES26General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . $286,936,00027General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . $277,823,00028General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . $148,093,00029General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . $52,630,00030

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $765,482,00031The appropriations in this subsection are subject to the32

following conditions and limitations:33(a) The state psychiatric hospitals may use funds appropriated in34

this subsection to purchase goods and supplies through hospital group35purchasing organizations when it is cost-effective to do so.36

(b) $311,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal37year 2018 and $310,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for38fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for a community partnership39Code Rev/LL:lel 68 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

between western state hospital and the city of Lakewood to support1community policing efforts in the Lakewood community surrounding2western state hospital. The amounts provided in this subsection3(2)(b) are for the salaries, benefits, supplies, and equipment for4one full-time investigator, one full-time police officer, and one5full-time community service officer at the city of Lakewood. The6department must collect data from the city of Lakewood on the use of7the funds and the number of calls responded to by the community8policing program and submit a report with this information to the9office of financial management and the appropriate fiscal committees10of the legislature each December of the fiscal biennium.11

(c) $45,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal12year 2018 and $45,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for13fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for payment to the city of14Lakewood for police services provided by the city at western state15hospital and adjacent areas.16

(d) $44,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal17year 2018 and $19,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for18fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for payment to the city of19Medical Lake for police services provided by the city at eastern20state hospital and adjacent areas. The city must develop a proposal21and estimated costs for developing a community policing program in22the area surrounding eastern state hospital and submit the proposal23to the department by September 30, 2017.24

(e) $25,053,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for25fiscal year 2018 and $25,847,000 of the general fund—state26appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for27implementation of efforts to improve the timeliness of competency28restoration services pursuant to chapter 5, Laws of 2015 (SSB 5889)29(timeliness of competency treatment and evaluation services). These30amounts must be used to maintain and further increase the number of31forensic beds at western state hospital and eastern state hospital.32Pursuant to chapter 7, Laws of 2015 1st sp. sess. (2E2SSB 5177)33(timeliness of competency treatment and evaluation services), the34department may contract some of these amounts for services at35alternative locations if the secretary determines that there is a36need.37

(f) $3,261,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal38year 2018 and $3,261,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for39


fiscal year 2019 are provided solely to maintain implementation of1efforts to improve the timeliness of competency evaluation services2for individuals who are in local jails pursuant to chapter 5, Laws of32015 (SSB 5889) (timeliness of competency treatment and evaluation4services). This funding must be used solely to maintain increases in5the number of staff providing competency evaluation services.6

(g) $135,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal7year 2018 and $135,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for8fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the department to hire an9on-site safety compliance officer, stationed at Western State10Hospital, to provide oversight and accountability of the hospital's11response to safety concerns regarding the hospital's work12environment.13

(h) $20,234,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for14fiscal year 2018 and $20,234,000 of the general fund—state15appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are provided solely to meet the16requirements of the systems improvement agreement with the centers17for medicare and medicaid services as outlined in seven conditions of18participation and to maintain federal funding. The department shall19specifically account for all spending related to the agreement and20reconcile it back to the original funding plan. Changes of more than21ten percent in any area of the spending plan must be submitted to the22office of financial management for approval. The department must23submit a financial analysis to the office of financial management and24the appropriate committees of the legislature which compares current25staffing levels at eastern and western state hospitals, at the ward26level, with the specific staffing levels recommended in the state27hospitals' clinical model analysis project report submitted by OTB28Solutions in 2016. To the extent that the financial analysis includes29any differential in staffing from what was recommended in the report,30the department must clearly identify these differences and the31associated costs. The department must submit the financial analysis32by September 1, 2017.33

(i) Within these amounts, the department must hire chemical34dependency professionals to provide integrated substance use disorder35and mental health treatment at the state psychiatric hospitals.36

(j) $1,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal37year 2018 and $2,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for38fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the implementation of Senate39


Bill No. 5118 (personal needs allowance). If the bill is not enacted1by July 31, 2017, the amounts provided in this subsection shall2lapse.3

(3) SPECIAL PROJECTS4General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . . . $514,0005General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . . . $508,0006General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . $25,852,0007


following conditions and limitations:10(a) $446,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal11

year 2018, $446,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for12fiscal year 2019, and $178,000 of the general fund—federal13appropriation are provided solely for the University of Washington's14evidence-based practice institute which supports the identification,15evaluation, and implementation of evidence-based or promising16practices. The institute must work with the department to develop a17plan to seek private, federal, or other grant funding in order to18reduce the need for state general funds. The department must collect19information from the institute on the use of these funds and submit a20report to the office of financial management and the appropriate21fiscal committees of the legislature by December 1st of each year of22the biennium.23

(b) No more than $19,557,000 of the general fund—federal24appropriation may be expended for supported housing and employment25services described in initiative 3a and 3b of the medicaid26transformation demonstration waiver under healthier Washington. Under27this initiative, the department and the health care authority shall28ensure that allowable and necessary services are provided to eligible29clients as identified by the department or its providers or third30party administrator. The department and the authority in consultation31with the medicaid forecast work group, shall ensure that reasonable32reimbursements are established for services deemed necessary within33an identified limit per individual. The department shall not increase34general fund—state expenditures under this initiative. The secretary35in collaboration with the director of the authority shall report to36the joint select committee on health care oversight no less than37quarterly on financial and health outcomes. The secretary in38cooperation with the director shall also report to the fiscal39Code Rev/LL:lel 71 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

committees of the legislature all of the expenditures of this1subsection and shall provide such fiscal data in the time, manner,2and form requested by the legislative fiscal committees.3

(4) PROGRAM SUPPORT4General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . . $10,175,0005General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . . $9,543,0006General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . $12,046,0007General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $502,0008


following conditions and limitations:11(a) The department must complete an update of the state quality12

strategy required under federal managed care regulations and submit13to the center for medicaid and medicare services by October 1, 2017.14The department must provide a report to the office of financial15management and the appropriate committees of the legislature by16December 1, 2017, which includes the following: (i) A copy of the17quality strategy submitted to the center for medicaid and medicare18services; (ii) identification of all performance measures that are19currently being measured for behavioral health organizations, and20managed care organizations and the variations in performance among21these entities; (iii) identification of any performance measures that22are included in behavioral health organization and managed care23organization 2018 contracts and whether these measures are connected24to payment; and (iv) identification of any performance measures25planned for incorporation of behavioral health organization and26managed care organization 2019 contracts and whether these measures27will be connected to payment during that contract period.28

(b) $62,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal29year 2018 and $41,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation are30provided solely for the implementation of chapter 207, Laws of 201731(E2SHB 1819) (children's mental health).32

(c) In accordance with RCW 43.20B.110, 43.135.055, and 71.24.035,33the department is authorized to adopt license and certification fees34in fiscal years 2018 and 2019 to support the costs of the regulatory35program. The department's fee schedule shall have differential rates36for providers with proof of accreditation from organizations that the37department has determined to have substantially equivalent standards38to those of the department, including but not limited to the joint39Code Rev/LL:lel 72 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

commission on accreditation of health care organizations, the1commission on accreditation of rehabilitation facilities, and the2council on accreditation. To reflect the reduced costs associated3with regulation of accredited programs, the department's fees for4organizations with such proof of accreditation must reflect the lower5costs of licensing for these programs than for other organizations6which are not accredited.7

NEW SECTION. Sec. 205. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH8SERVICES—DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PROGRAM9

(1) COMMUNITY SERVICES10General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . $612,748,00011General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . $662,252,00012General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $1,301,629,00013General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $534,00014

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,577,163,00015The appropriations in this subsection are subject to the16

following conditions and limitations:17(a) Individuals receiving services as supplemental security18

income (SSI) state supplemental payments shall not become eligible19for medical assistance under RCW 74.09.510 due solely to the receipt20of SSI state supplemental payments.21

(b) In accordance with RCW 18.51.050, 18.20.050, 70.128.060, and2243.135.055, the department is authorized to increase nursing23facility, assisted living facility, and adult family home fees as24necessary to fully support the actual costs of conducting the25licensure, inspection, and regulatory programs. The license fees may26not exceed the department's annual licensing and oversight activity27costs and shall include the department's cost of paying providers for28the amount of the license fee attributed to medicaid clients.29

(i) The current annual renewal license fee for adult family homes30shall be $225 per bed beginning in fiscal year 2018 and $225 per bed31beginning in fiscal year 2019. A processing fee of $2,750 shall be32charged to each adult family home when the home is initially33licensed. This fee is nonrefundable. A processing fee of $700 shall34be charged when adult family home providers file a change of35ownership application.36


(ii) The current annual renewal license fee for assisted living1facilities shall be $106 per bed beginning in fiscal year 2018 and2$106 per bed beginning in fiscal year 2019.3

(iii) The current annual renewal license fee for nursing4facilities shall be $359 per bed beginning in fiscal year 2018 and5$359 per bed beginning in fiscal year 2019.6

(c) $7,142,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal7year 2018, $18,249,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for8fiscal year 2019, and $27,336,000 of the general fund—federal9appropriation are provided solely for the implementation of the10agreement reached between the governor and the service employees11international union healthcare 775nw under the provisions of chapters1274.39A and 41.56 RCW for the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium. Funding is13contingent upon the enactment of Senate Bill No. 5969 (transparency14in public employee collective bargaining). If the bill is not enacted15by July 31, 2017, the appropriation in this subsection shall lapse.16

(d) $787,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal17year 2018, $2,183,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for18fiscal year 2019, and $3,714,000 of the general fund—federal19appropriation are provided solely for the homecare agency parity20impacts of the agreement between the governor and the service21employees international union healthcare 775nw. Funding is contingent22upon the enactment of Senate Bill No. 5969 (transparency in public23employee collective bargaining). If the bill is not enacted by July2431, 2017, the appropriation in this subsection shall lapse.25

(e) The department may authorize a one-time waiver of all or any26portion of the licensing and processing fees required under RCW2770.128.060 in any case in which the department determines that an28adult family home is being relicensed because of exceptional29circumstances, such as death or incapacity of a provider, and that to30require the full payment of the licensing and processing fees would31present a hardship to the applicant. In these situations the32department is also granted the authority to waive the required33residential administrator training for a period of 120 days if34necessary to ensure continuity of care during the relicensing35process.36

(f) Community residential cost reports that are submitted by or37on behalf of contracted agency providers are required to include38


information about agency staffing including health insurance, wages,1number of positions, and turnover.2

(g) $650,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal3year 2018, $650,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for4fiscal year 2019, and $800,000 of the general fund—federal5appropriation are provided solely for the development and6implementation of eight enhanced respite beds across the state for7children. These services are intended to provide families and8caregivers with a break in caregiving, the opportunity for behavioral9stabilization of the child, and the ability to partner with the state10in the development of an individualized service plan that allows the11child to remain in his or her family home. The department must12provide the legislature with a respite utilization report in January13of each year that provides information about the number of children14who have used enhanced respite in the preceding year, as well as the15location and number of days per month that each respite bed was16occupied.17

(h) $900,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal18year 2018 and $900,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for19fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the development and20implementation of eight community respite beds across the state for21adults. These services are intended to provide families and22caregivers with a break in caregiving and the opportunity for23stabilization of the individual in a community-based setting as an24alternative to using a residential habilitation center to provide25planned or emergent respite. The department must provide the26legislature with a respite utilization report by January of each year27that provides information about the number of individuals who have28used community respite in the preceding year, as well as the location29and number of days per month that each respite bed was occupied.30

(i) $100,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal31year 2018, $95,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal32year 2019, and $195,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation are33provided solely for discharge case managers stationed at the state34psychiatric hospitals. Discharge case managers will transition35clients ready for hospital discharge into less restrictive36alternative community placements. The transition of clients ready for37discharge will free up bed capacity at the state psychiatric38hospitals.39


(j) $1,239,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal1year 2018, $2,055,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for2fiscal year 2019, and $3,218,000 of the general fund—federal3appropriation are provided solely to create new community alternative4placement beds that prioritize the transition of clients who are5ready for discharge from the state psychiatric hospitals, but who6have additional long-term care or developmental disability needs.7

(i) Community alternative placement beds include enhanced service8facility beds, adult family home beds, skilled nursing facility beds,9shared supportive housing beds, state operated living alternative10beds, and assisted living facility beds.11

(ii) Each client must receive an individualized assessment prior12to leaving one of the state psychiatric hospitals. The individualized13assessment must identify and authorize personal care, nursing care,14behavioral health stabilization, physical therapy, or other necessary15services to meet the unique needs of each client. It is the16expectation that, in most cases, staffing ratios in all community17alternative placement options described in (j)(i) of this subsection18will need to increase to meet the needs of clients leaving the state19psychiatric hospitals. If specialized training is necessary to meet20the needs of a client before he or she enters a community placement,21then the person centered service plan must also identify and22authorize this training.23

(iii) When reviewing placement options, the department must24consider the safety of other residents, as well as the safety of25staff, in a facility. An initial evaluation of each placement,26including any documented safety concerns, must occur within thirty27days of a client leaving one of the state psychiatric hospitals and28entering one of the community placement options described in (j)(i)29of this subsection. At a minimum, the department must perform two30additional evaluations of each placement during the first year that a31client has lived in the facility.32

(iv) During fiscal year 2018, in a presentation to the select33committee on quality improvement in state hospitals, the department34must describe the process of fielding and subsequently investigating35complaints of abuse, neglect, and exploitation within the community36alternative placement options described in (j)(i) of this subsection.37At a minimum, the presentation must include data about the number of38


complaints, and the nature of complaints, over the preceding five1fiscal years.2

(v) During fiscal year 2019, in a presentation to the select3committee on quality improvement in state hospitals, the department4must provide an update about clients placed out of the state5psychiatric hospitals into the community alternative placement6options described in (j)(i) of this subsection. At a minimum, for7each setting, the presentation must include data about the number of8placements, average daily rate, complaints fielded, and complaints9investigated. The presentation must also include information about10modifications, including the placement of clients into alternate11settings, that occurred due to the evaluations required under12(j)(iii) of this subsection.13

In developing bed capacity, the department shall consider the14complex needs of individuals waiting for discharge from the state15psychiatric hospitals.16

(k) $738,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal17year 2018, $1,963,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for18fiscal year 2019, and $2,701,000 of the general fund—federal19appropriation are provided solely for expanding the number of clients20receiving services under the basic plus medicaid waiver.21Approximately six hundred additional clients are anticipated to22graduate from high school during the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium and23will receive employment services under this expansion.24

(l) $14,127,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for25fiscal year 2018, $25,428,000 of the general fund—state appropriation26for fiscal year 2019, and $39,554,000 of the general fund—federal27appropriation are provided solely to increase the benchmark rate for28community residential service providers offering supported living,29group home, and licensed staff residential services to individuals30with development disabilities. The amounts in this subsection (1)(l)31include funding to increase the benchmark rate by the following32amounts:33

(i) $1.25 per hour effective July 1, 2017, and;34(ii) An additional $1.00 per hour effective July 1, 2018.35The amounts provided in this subsection must be used to improve36

the recruitment and retention of quality direct care staff to better37protect the health and safety of clients with developmental38disabilities.39


(m) Respite personal care provided by individual providers to1developmental disabilities administration clients, as authorized by2the department and accessed by clients through a medicaid waiver,3must be funded in maintenance level of the operating budget on the4basis of actual and forecasted client utilization.5

(n) $4,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal6year 2018, $11,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal7year 2019, and $13,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation are8provided solely to implement chapter 270, Laws of 2017 (SB 5118)9(personal needs allowance).10

(o) $1,716,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal11year 2018, $3,493,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for12fiscal year 2019, and $4,267,000 of the general fund—federal13appropriation are provided solely for a targeted vendor rate increase14to contracted client service providers.15

(i) Within the amounts provided in this subsection, $1,674,000 of16the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal year 2018, $3,424,00017of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal year 2019, and18$4,126,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation are provided19solely for a vendor rate increase of two percent in fiscal year 201820and an additional two percent in fiscal year 2019 for all contracted21vendors with the exception of nursing home providers, the program of22all-inclusive care for the elderly, nurse delegators, community23residential service providers, individual providers, agency24providers, and adult family homes.25

(ii) Within the amounts provided in this subsection, $42,000 of26the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal year 2018, $69,000 of27the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal year 2019, and28$141,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation are provided29solely to increase vendor rates for adult residential care and30enhanced adult residential care in the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium up31to the statewide minimum wage established in Initiative Measure No.321433.33

(p) $51,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal34year 2018, $51,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal35year 2019, and $102,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation are36provided solely to increase the daily rate for private duty nursing37in adult family homes by $63.77.38


(q) $371,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal1year 2018, $445,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for2fiscal year 2019, and $1,069,000 of the general fund—federal3appropriation are provided solely for increasing the hourly rate for4nurse delegators from $32.96 to $45.32 effective September 1, 2017.5

(r) $212,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal6year 2018 and $269,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation are7provided solely to implement Senate Bill No. . . . (S-2907.2). If the8bill is not enacted by July 31, 2017, the amounts provided in this9subsection shall lapse.10

(s) $2,199,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal11year 2018, $2,878,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for12fiscal year 2019, and $6,388,000 of the general fund—federal13appropriation are provided solely for the implementation of an14agreement reached between the governor and the adult family home15council under the provisions of chapter 41.56 RCW for the 2017-201916fiscal biennium. Funding is contingent upon the enactment of Senate17Bill No. 5969 (transparency in public employee collective18bargaining). If the bill is not enacted by July 31, 2017, the amounts19provided in this subsection shall lapse.20

(2) INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES21General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . $104,159,00022General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . $106,818,00023General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . $195,757,00024General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . $25,041,00025


following conditions and limitations:28(a) Individuals receiving services as supplemental security29

income (SSI) state supplemental payments shall not become eligible30for medical assistance under RCW 74.09.510 due solely to the receipt31of SSI state supplemental payments.32

(b) $495,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal33year 2018 and $495,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for34fiscal year 2019 are for the department to fulfill its contracts with35the school districts under chapter 28A.190 RCW to provide36transportation, building space, and other support services as are37


reasonably necessary to support the educational programs of students1living in residential habilitation centers.2

(c) $2,978,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal3year 2018, $2,978,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for4fiscal year 2019, and $5,956,000 of the general fund—federal5appropriation are for additional staff to ensure compliance with6centers for medicare and medicaid services requirements for7habilitation, nursing care, staff safety, and client safety at the8residential habilitation centers.9

(d) The residential habilitation centers may use funds10appropriated in this subsection to purchase goods and supplies11through hospital group purchasing organizations when it is cost-12effective to do so.13

(e) $2,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal14year 2018, $5,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal15year 2019, and $5,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation are16provided solely to implement chapter 270, Laws of 2017 (SB 5118)17(personal needs allowance).18

(3) PROGRAM SUPPORT19General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . . $2,469,00020General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . . $2,531,00021General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . $2,946,00022

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,946,00023(4) SPECIAL PROJECTS24

General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . . . . $64,00025General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . . . . $64,00026General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . $1,092,00027


NEW SECTION. Sec. 206. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH29SERVICES—AGING AND ADULT SERVICES PROGRAM30General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . $1,099,017,00031General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . $1,196,263,00032General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $2,839,653,00033General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . $33,572,00034Traumatic Brain Injury Account—State Appropriation. . . . $4,540,00035Skilled Nursing Facility Safety Net Trust Account—36

State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $133,360,00037


TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,306,405,0001The appropriations in this section are subject to the following2

conditions and limitations:3(1)(a) For purposes of implementing chapter 74.46 RCW, the4

weighted average nursing facility payment rate shall not exceed5$201.39 for fiscal year 2018 and shall not exceed $209.35 for fiscal6year 2019.7

(b) The department shall provide a medicaid rate add-on to8reimburse the medicaid share of the skilled nursing facility safety9net assessment as a medicaid allowable cost. The nursing facility10safety net rate add-on may not be included in the calculation of the11annual statewide weighted average nursing facility payment rate.12

(2) In accordance with RCW 18.51.050, 18.20.050, 70.128.060, and1343.135.055, the department is authorized to increase nursing14facility, assisted living facility, and adult family home fees as15necessary to fully support the actual costs of conducting the16licensure, inspection, and regulatory programs. The license fees may17not exceed the department's annual licensing and oversight activity18costs and shall include the department's cost of paying providers for19the amount of the license fee attributed to medicaid clients.20

(a) The current annual renewal license fee for adult family homes21shall be $225 per bed beginning in fiscal year 2018 and $225 per bed22beginning in fiscal year 2019. A processing fee of $2,750 shall be23charged to each adult family home when the home is initially24licensed. This fee is nonrefundable. A processing fee of $700 shall25be charged when adult family home providers file a change of26ownership application.27

(b) The current annual renewal license fee for assisted living28facilities shall be $106 per bed beginning in fiscal year 2018 and29$106 per bed beginning in fiscal year 2019.30

(c) The current annual renewal license fee for nursing facilities31shall be $359 per bed beginning in fiscal year 2018 and $359 per bed32beginning in fiscal year 2019.33

(3) The department is authorized to place long-term care clients34residing in nursing homes and paid for with state only funds into35less restrictive community care settings while continuing to meet the36client's care needs.37

(4) $1,858,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal38year 2018 and $1,857,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for39


fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for operation of the volunteer1services program. Funding shall be prioritized towards serving2populations traditionally served by long-term care services to3include senior citizens and persons with disabilities.4

(5) $14,674,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for5fiscal year 2018, $37,239,000 of the general fund—state appropriation6for fiscal year 2019, and $55,716,000 of the general fund—federal7appropriation are provided solely for the implementation of the8agreement reached between the governor and the service employees9international union healthcare 775nw under the provisions of chapters1074.39A and 41.56 RCW for the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium. Funding is11contingent upon the enactment of Senate Bill No. 5969 (transparency12in public employee collective bargaining). If the bill is not enacted13by July 31, 2017, the appropriation in this subsection shall lapse.14

(6) $4,833,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal15year 2018, $13,413,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for16fiscal year 2019, and $22,812,000 of the general fund—federal17appropriation are provided solely for the homecare agency parity18impacts of the agreement between the governor and the service19employees international union healthcare 775nw. Funding is contingent20upon the enactment of Senate Bill No. 5969 (transparency in public21employee collective bargaining). If the bill is not enacted by July2231, 2017, the appropriation in this subsection shall lapse.23

(7) $5,094,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal24year 2018 and $5,094,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for25fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for services and support to26individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind.27

(8) The department may authorize a one-time waiver of all or any28portion of the licensing and processing fees required under RCW2970.128.060 in any case in which the department determines that an30adult family home is being relicensed because of exceptional31circumstances, such as death or incapacity of a provider, and that to32require the full payment of the licensing and processing fees would33present a hardship to the applicant. In these situations the34department is also granted the authority to waive the required35residential administrator training for a period of 120 days if36necessary to ensure continuity of care during the relicensing37process.38


(9) In accordance with RCW 18.390.030, the biennial registration1fee for continuing care retirement communities shall be $1,889 for2each facility.3

(10) $234,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal4year 2018 and $234,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for5fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the kinship navigator6program in the Colville Indian reservation, Yakama Nation, and other7tribal areas.8

(11) $42,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal9year 2018, $127,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for10fiscal year 2019, and $169,000 of the general fund—federal11appropriation are provided solely to implement chapter 270, Laws of122017 (SB 5118) (personal needs allowance).13

(12) Within available funds, the aging and long term support14administration must maintain a unit within adult protective services15that specializes in the investigation of financial abuse allegations16and self-neglect allegations.17

(13) Within amounts appropriated in this subsection, the18department shall assist the legislature to continue the work of the19joint legislative executive committee on planning for aging and20disability issues.21

(a) A joint legislative executive committee on aging and22disability is continued, with members as provided in this subsection.23

(i) Four members of the senate, with the leaders of the two24largest caucuses each appointing two members, and four members of the25house of representatives, with the leaders of the two largest26caucuses each appointing two members;27

(ii) A member from the office of the governor, appointed by the28governor;29

(iii) The secretary of the department of social and health30services or his or her designee;31

(iv) The director of the health care authority or his or her32designee;33

(v) A member from disability rights Washington and a member from34the office of long-term care ombuds;35

(vi) The insurance commissioner or his or her designee, who shall36serve as an ex officio member; and37

(vii) Other agency directors or designees as necessary.38


(b) The committee must make recommendations and continue to1identify key strategic actions to prepare for the aging of the2population in Washington, including state budget and policy options,3by conducting at least, but not limited to, the following tasks:4

(i) Identify strategies to better serve the health care needs of5an aging population and people with disabilities to promote healthy6living and palliative care planning;7

(ii) Identify strategies and policy options to create financing8mechanisms for long-term service and supports that allow individuals9and families to meet their needs for service;10

(iii) Identify policies to promote financial security in11retirement, support people who wish to stay in the workplace longer,12and expand the availability of workplace retirement savings plans;13

(iv) Identify ways to promote advance planning and advance care14directives and implementation strategies for the Bree collaborative15palliative care and related guidelines;16

(v) Identify ways to meet the needs of the aging demographic17impacted by reduced federal support;18

(vi) Identify ways to protect the rights of vulnerable adults19through assisted decision-making and guardianship and other relevant20vulnerable adult protections;21

(vii) Identify options for promoting client safety through22residential care services and consider methods of protecting older23people and people with disabilities from physical abuse and financial24exploitation;25

(viii) Identify other policy options and recommendations to help26communities adapt to the aging demographic in planning for housing,27land use, and transportation; and28

(ix) Identify ways to support individuals with developmental29disabilities with long-term care needs who are enrolled members of a30federally recognized Indian tribe, or residing in the household of an31enrolled members of a federally recognized Indian tribe, and are32receiving care from a family member.33

(c) At least one committee meeting must be devoted to the34exploration of legislation that would allow family members to provide35personal care services to persons with developmental disabilities or36long-term care needs under a voluntary consumer-directed medicaid37service program. During the meeting, the committee should hear38testimony from as many impacted parties as possible, including39clients, providers, advocacy groups, and staff from state agencies.40Code Rev/LL:lel 84 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

Testimony should explore program design, program oversight, necessary1statutory changes, barriers to implementation, fiscal estimates, and2timeline for implementation.3

(d) Staff support for the committee shall be provided by the4office of program research, senate committee services, the office of5financial management, and the department of social and health6services.7

(e) Within existing appropriations, the cost of meetings must be8paid jointly by the senate, house of representatives, and the office9of financial management. Joint committee expenditures are subject to10approval by the senate facilities and operations committee and the11house of representatives executive rules committee, or their12successor committees. The joint committee members may be reimbursed13for travel expenses as authorized under RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060,14and chapter 44.04 RCW as appropriate. Advisory committee members may15not receive compensation or reimbursement for travel and expenses.16

(14)(a) The department of social and health services must17facilitate a stakeholder work group consisting of assisted living18provider associations and the state long-term care ombuds in a19collaborative effort to redesign the medicaid payment methodology for20contracted assisted living, adult residential care, and enhanced21adult residential care. The department must submit a report with the22final work group recommendations to the appropriate legislative23committees by November 30, 2017. A proposed timeline for24implementation of the new methodology must be included in the report.25The new methodology must:26

(i) Adhere to the standards of an acuity-based payment system as27originally intended by the legislature, and the department will rely28on the time study conducted in 2003 in establishing the acuity scale;29

(ii) Create a standardized methodology that supports a reasonable30medicaid payment that promotes access, choice, and quality;31

(iii) Incorporate metrics such as medians, lids, floors, and32other options that provide flexibility to adjust to economic33conditions while maintaining the integrity of the methodology;34

(iv) Be supported by relevant, reliable, verifiable, and35independent data to the extent possible; and36

(v) To the extent possible, repurpose and streamline data sources37and modeling that the aging and long-term support administration uses38for other rate-setting processes.39


(b) In developing payment metrics for medicaid-covered services,1staff and service requirements must be reviewed for assisted living,2adult residential care, and enhanced adult residential care as3described in chapters 74.39A and 18.20 RCW. At a minimum, the4proposed rate methodology must include a component that recognizes5staffing for intermittent nursing and personal care services. Service6area adjustments based on population density must be reviewed and7compared with other options to recognize high-cost areas. The most8recent and complete wage data available through the bureau of labor9statistics must also be included for review and consideration. The10methodology work group must consider operational requirements and11indirect services in developing the model. The work group must12include a rate component that recognizes statutory and regulatory13physical plant requirements. The work group must review and consider14physical plant requirements for assisted living as described in15chapter 51.50 RCW. A fair rental valuation must be reviewed and16considered as an option for the capital component. The recognition of17food for medicaid residents must also be included in the work group18considerations. The department's current methodology to address room19and board requirements, and the appropriateness of the continued use20of the 2003 time study and whether it can be reasonably adjusted or21whether a new time study should be conducted, must be reviewed and22considered by the work group.23

(15) Within amounts appropriated in this section, the department24must pay medicaid nursing facility payment rates for public hospital25district providers in rural communities as defined under chapter2670.44 RCW that are no less than June 30, 2016, reimbursement levels.27This action is intended to assure continued access to essential28services in rural communities.29

(16) $5,370,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for30fiscal year 2018, $10,199,000 of the general fund—state appropriation31for fiscal year 2019, and $18,346,000 of the general fund—federal32appropriation are provided solely for a targeted vendor rate increase33to contracted client service providers.34

(a) Within the amounts provided in this subsection, $2,763,000 of35the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal year 2018, $5,741,00036of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal year 2019, and37$9,775,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation are provided38solely for a vendor rate increase of two percent in fiscal year 201839


and an additional two percent in fiscal year 2019 for all contracted1vendors with the exception of nursing home providers, the program of2all-inclusive care for the elderly, nurse delegators, community3residential service providers, individual providers, agency4providers, and adult family homes.5

(b) Within the amounts provided in this subsection, $2,607,000 of6the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal year 2018, $4,458,0007of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal year 2019, and8$8,571,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation are provided9solely to increase vendor rates for nursing homes, assisted living10facilities including adult residential care and enhanced adult11residential care, adult day health and adult day care providers, and12home care agency administration in the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium up13to the statewide minimum wage established in Initiative Measure No.141433.15

(17) $4,815,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for16fiscal year 2018, $8,527,000 of the general fund—state appropriation17for fiscal year 2019, and $12,277,000 of the general fund—federal18appropriation are provided solely to create new community alternative19placement beds that prioritize the transition of clients who are20ready for discharge from the state psychiatric hospitals, but who21have additional long-term care or developmental disability needs.22

(a) Community alternative placement beds include enhanced service23facility beds, adult family home beds, skilled nursing facility beds,24shared supportive housing beds, state operated living alternative25beds, and assisted living facility beds.26

(b) Each client must receive an individualized assessment prior27to leaving one of the state psychiatric hospitals. The individualized28assessment must identify and authorize personal care, nursing care,29behavioral health stabilization, physical therapy, or other necessary30services to meet the unique needs of each client. It is the31expectation that, in most cases, staffing ratios in all community32alternative placement options described in (a) of this subsection33will need to increase to meet the needs of clients leaving the state34psychiatric hospitals. If specialized training is necessary to meet35the needs of a client before he or she enters a community placement,36then the person centered service plan must also identify and37authorize this training.38


(c) When reviewing placement options, the department must1consider the safety of other residents, as well as the safety of2staff, in a facility. An initial evaluation of each placement,3including any documented safety concerns, must occur within thirty4days of a client leaving one of the state psychiatric hospitals and5entering one of the community placement options described in (a) of6this subsection. At a minimum, the department must perform two7additional evaluations of each placement during the first year that a8client has lived in the facility.9

(d) During fiscal year 2018, in a presentation to the select10committee on quality improvement in state hospitals, the department11must describe the process of fielding and subsequently investigating12complaints of abuse, neglect, and exploitation within the community13alternative placement options described in (a) of this subsection. At14a minimum, the presentation must include data about the number of15complaints, and the nature of complaints, over the preceding five16fiscal years.17

(e) During fiscal year 2019, in a presentation to the select18committee on quality improvement in state hospitals, the department19must provide an update about clients placed out of the state20psychiatric hospitals into the community alternative placement21options described in (a) of this subsection. At a minimum, for each22setting, the presentation must include data about the number of23placements, average daily rate, complaints fielded, and complaints24investigated. The presentation must also include information about25modifications, including the placement of clients into alternate26settings, that occurred due to the evaluations required under (c) of27this subsection.28

In developing bed capacity, the department shall consider the29complex needs of individuals waiting for discharge from the state30psychiatric hospitals.31

(18) $315,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal32year 2018, $315,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for33fiscal year 2019, and $630,000 of the general fund—federal34appropriation are provided solely for discharge case managers35stationed at the state psychiatric hospitals. Discharge case managers36will transition clients ready for hospital discharge into less37restrictive alternative community placements. The transition of38


clients ready for discharge will free up bed capacity at the state1psychiatric hospitals.2

(19) $135,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal3year 2018, $135,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for4fiscal year 2019, and $270,000 of the general fund—federal5appropriation are provided solely for financial service specialists6stationed at the state psychiatric hospitals. Financial service7specialists will help to transition clients ready for hospital8discharge into alternative community placements. The transition of9clients ready for discharge will free up bed capacity at the state10hospitals.11

(20) $5,007,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for12fiscal year 2018, $5,143,000 of the general fund—state appropriation13for fiscal year 2019, and $10,154,000 of the general fund—federal14appropriation are provided solely to implement chapter 286, Laws of152017 (SB 5715) (nursing home payments).16

(21) $750,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal17year 2018 and $750,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for18fiscal year 2019 are provided solely to implement chapter 287, Laws19of 2017 (SB 5736) (nutrition programs).20

(22) $183,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal21year 2018, $92,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal22year 2019, and $2,479,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation23are provided solely to finish the programming necessary to give the24department the ability to pay individual provider overtime when hours25over 40 hours per week are authorized for payment and are subject to26the conditions, limitations, and review provided in section 724 of27this act.28

(23) $229,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal29year 2018, $229,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for30fiscal year 2019, and $458,000 of the general fund—federal31appropriation are provided solely to increase the daily rate for32private duty nursing in adult family homes by $63.77.33

(24) $246,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal34year 2018 and $313,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation are35provided solely to implement Senate Bill No. . . . (S-2907.2). If the36bill is not enacted by July 31, 2017, the amounts provided in this37subsection shall lapse.38


(25)(a) No more than $41,388,000 of the general fund—federal1appropriation may be expended for tailored support for older adults2and medicaid alternative care described in initiative 2 of the3medicaid transformation demonstration waiver under healthier4Washington. The department shall not increase general fund—state5expenditures on this initiative. The secretary in collaboration with6the director of the health care authority shall report to the joint7select committee on health care oversight no less than quarterly on8financial and health outcomes. The secretary in cooperation with the9director shall also report to the fiscal committees of the10legislature all of the expenditures of this subsection and shall11provide such fiscal data in the time, manner, and form requested by12the legislative fiscal committees.13

(b) No more than $2,200,000 of the general fund—federal14appropriation may be expended for supported housing and employment15services described in initiative 3a and 3b of the medicaid16transformation demonstration waiver under healthier Washington. Under17this initiative, the department and the health care authority shall18ensure that allowable and necessary services are provided to eligible19clients as identified by the department or its providers third party20administrator. The department and the authority in consultation with21the medicaid forecast work group shall ensure that reasonable22reimbursements are established for services deemed necessary within23an identified limit per individual. The department shall not increase24general fund—state expenditures under this initiative. The secretary25in cooperation with the director shall report to the joint select26committee on health care oversight no less than quarterly on27financial and health outcomes. The secretary in cooperation with the28director shall also report to the fiscal committees of the29legislature all of the expenditures of this subsection and shall30provide such fiscal data in the time, manner, and form requested by31the legislative fiscal committees.32

(26) $351,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal33year 2018, $421,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for34fiscal year 2019, and $1,012,000 of the general fund—federal35appropriation are provided solely for increasing the hourly rate for36nurse delegators from $32.96 to $45.32 effective September 1, 2017.37

(27) $10,017,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for38fiscal year 2018, $13,111,000 of the general fund—state appropriation39


for fiscal year 2019, and $29,104,000 of the general fund—federal1appropriation are provided solely for the implementation of an2agreement reached between the governor and the adult family home3council under the provisions of chapter 41.56 RCW for the 2017-20194fiscal biennium. Funding is contingent upon the enactment of Senate5Bill No. 5969 (transparency in public employee collective6bargaining). If the bill is not enacted by July 31, 2017, the amounts7provided in this subsection shall lapse.8

NEW SECTION. Sec. 207. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH9SERVICES—ECONOMIC SERVICES PROGRAM10General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . $396,063,00011General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . $415,638,00012General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $1,421,095,00013General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . $5,144,00014Administrative Contingency Account—State15

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,400,00016TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,243,340,00017


(1)(a) $155,022,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for20fiscal year 2018, $160,136,000 of the general fund—state21appropriation for fiscal year 2019, $836,761,000 of the general fund—22federal appropriation, and $5,400,000 of the administrative23contingency account—state appropriation are provided solely for all24components of the WorkFirst program. Within the amounts provided for25the WorkFirst program, the department may provide assistance using26state-only funds for families eligible for temporary assistance for27needy families. The department must create a WorkFirst budget28structure that allows for transparent tracking of budget units and29subunits of expenditures where these units and subunits are mutually30exclusive from other department budget units. The budget structure31must include budget units for the following: Cash assistance, child32care, WorkFirst activities, and administration of the program. Within33these budget units, the department must develop program index codes34for specific activities and develop allotments and track expenditures35using these codes. The department shall report to the office of36financial management and the relevant fiscal and policy committees of37the legislature prior to adopting a structure change.38Code Rev/LL:lel 91 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

(b) $267,057,000 of the amounts in (a) of this subsection are1provided solely for assistance to clients, including grants,2diversion cash assistance, and additional diversion emergency3assistance including but not limited to assistance authorized under4RCW 74.08A.210. The department may use state funds to provide support5to working families that are eligible for temporary assistance for6needy families but otherwise not receiving cash assistance. Within7amounts provided in (b) of this subsection, $1,622,000 of the general8fund—state appropriation for fiscal year 2019 is provided solely for9implementation of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5890 (foster10care and adoption). If the bill is not enacted by July 31, 2017, the11amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.12

(c) $168,005,000 of the amounts in (a) of this subsection are13provided solely for WorkFirst job search, education and training14activities, barrier removal services, limited English proficiency15services, and tribal assistance under RCW 74.08A.040. The department16must allocate this funding based on client outcomes and cost17effectiveness measures. Amounts provided in (c) of this subsection18include funding for implementation of chapter 156, Laws of 2017 (2SSB195347) (WorkFirst "work activity"). Within amounts provided in (c) of20this subsection, the department shall implement the working family21support program. The department shall adopt rules to take effect July2231, 2017, to limit the working family support program at 10,00023households.24

(i) $1,700,000 of the funds appropriated in (c) of this25subsection are provided solely for enhanced transportation assistance26provided that the department prioritize the use of these funds for27the recipients most in need of financial assistance to facilitate28their return to work. The department must not utilize these funds to29supplant repayment arrangements that are currently in place to30facilitate the reinstatement of drivers' licenses.31

(ii) Prior to renewal of intergovernmental TANF agreements with a32tribe, the department shall request information on the total33expenditures and total number of clients served in the tribal TANF34program. When the per-client costs in the tribal TANF program have35increased since the initial agreement, the department may negotiate a36lower state maintenance of effort level based on the increased37resources provided by the tribe since the original agreement. The38department shall report to the office of financial management and the39fiscal committees of the legislature the revised amount of the state40Code Rev/LL:lel 92 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

maintenance of effort level within two weeks of each newly signed1intergovernmental TANF agreement.2

(d)(i) $501,608,000 of the amounts in (a) of this subsection are3provided solely for the working connections child care program under4RCW 43.215.135. In order to not exceed the appropriated amount, the5department shall manage the program so that the average monthly6caseload does not exceed 33,000 households and the department shall7give prioritized access into the program according to the following8order:9

(A) Families applying for or receiving temporary assistance for10needy families (TANF);11

(B) TANF families curing sanction;12(C) Foster children;13(D) Families that include a child with special needs;14(E) Families in which a parent of a child in care is a minor who15

is not living with a parent or guardian and who is a full-time16student in a high school that has a school-sponsored on-site child17care center;18

(F) Families with a child residing with a biological parent or19guardian who have received child protective services, child welfare20services, or a family assessment response from the department in the21past six months, and has received a referral for child care as part22of the family's case management.23

(G) Families that received subsidies within the last thirty days24and:25

(I) Have reapplied for subsidies; and26(II) Have household income of two hundred percent federal poverty27

level or below; and28(H) All other eligible families.29(ii) The department, within existing appropriations, must ensure30

quality control measures for the working connections child care31program by maximizing the use of information technology systems and32the development or modification of the application and standard33operating procedures to ensure that cases are:34

(A) Appropriately and accurately processed; and35(B) Routinely monitored for eligibility in a manner that is36

similar to processes and systems currently in place for regular37monitoring in other public assistance programs. Eligibility criteria38routinely monitored must include, at a minimum:39

(I) Participation in work or other approved activities;40Code Rev/LL:lel 93 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

(II) Household composition; and1(III) Maximum number of subsidized child care hours authorized.2

The department must submit a preliminary report by December 1, 2017,3and a final report by December 1, 2018, to the governor and the4appropriate fiscal and policy committees of the legislature detailing5the specific actions taken to implement this subsection.6

(iii) Of the amounts provided in (d) of this subsection,7$4,620,000 of the appropriation for fiscal year 2018 and $4,792,0008of the appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are provided for a base9rate increase, a rate increase for Family Friend and Neighbor10providers, covering an increase for health insurance premiums, and11increasing paid professional development days from three days to five12days. This funding is for the 2017-2019 collective bargaining13agreement covering family child care providers as set forth in14section 940 of this act.15

(iv) Of the amounts provided in (d) of this subsection,16$8,547,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal year172018 and $10,438,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for18fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for subsidy base rate increases19for child care center providers.20

(e) $34,248,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation is21provided solely for child welfare services within the department of22children, youth, and families.23

(f) $170,442,000 of the amounts in (1)(a) of this section are24provided solely for WorkFirst and working connections child care25administration and overhead.26

(g) The amounts in subsections (1)(b) through (e) of this section27shall be expended for the programs and in the amounts specified.28However, the department may transfer up to 10 percent of funding29between subsections (1)(b) through (f) of this section. The30department shall provide notification prior to any transfer to the31office of financial management and to the appropriate legislative32committees and the legislative-executive WorkFirst oversight task33force. The approval of the director of financial management is34required prior to any transfer under this subsection.35

(h) Each calendar quarter, the department shall provide a36maintenance of effort and participation rate tracking report for37temporary assistance for needy families to the office of financial38management, the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the39


legislature, and the legislative-executive WorkFirst oversight task1force. The report must detail the following information for temporary2assistance for needy families:3

(i) An overview of federal rules related to maintenance of4effort, excess maintenance of effort, participation rates for5temporary assistance for needy families, and the child care6development fund as it pertains to maintenance of effort and7participation rates;8

(ii) Countable maintenance of effort and excess maintenance of9effort, by source, provided for the previous federal fiscal year;10

(iii) Countable maintenance of effort and excess maintenance of11effort, by source, for the current fiscal year, including changes in12countable maintenance of effort from the previous year;13

(iv) The status of reportable federal participation rate14requirements, including any impact of excess maintenance of effort on15participation targets;16

(v) Potential new sources of maintenance of effort and progress17to obtain additional maintenance of effort; and18

(vi) A two-year projection for meeting federal block grant and19contingency fund maintenance of effort, participation targets, and20future reportable federal participation rate requirements.21

(i) In the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium, it is the intent of the22legislature to provide appropriations from the state general fund for23the purposes of (b) through (f) of this subsection if the department24does not receive additional federal temporary assistance for needy25families contingency funds in each fiscal year as assumed in the26budget outlook.27

(2) $1,657,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal28year 2018 and $1,657,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for29fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for naturalization services.30

(3) $2,366,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal31year 2018 is provided solely for employment services for refugees and32immigrants, of which $1,774,000 is provided solely for the department33to pass through to statewide refugee and immigrant assistance34organizations for limited English proficiency pathway services; and35$2,366,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal year362019 is provided solely for employment services for refugees and37immigrants, of which $1,774,000 is provided solely for the department38


to pass through to statewide refugee and immigrant assistance1organizations for limited English proficiency pathway services.2

(4) On December 1, 2017, and annually thereafter, the department3must report to the governor and the legislature on all sources of4funding available for both refugee and immigrant services and5naturalization services during the current fiscal year and the6amounts expended to date by service type and funding source. The7report must also include the number of clients served and outcome8data for the clients.9

(5) To ensure expenditures remain within available funds10appropriated in this section, the legislature establishes the benefit11under the state food assistance program, pursuant to RCW 74.08A.120,12to be one hundred percent of the federal supplemental nutrition13assistance program benefit amount.14

(6) The department shall review clients receiving services15through the aged, blind, or disabled assistance program, to determine16whether they would benefit from assistance in becoming naturalized17citizens, and thus be eligible to receive federal supplemental18security income benefits. Those cases shall be given high priority19for naturalization funding through the department.20

(7) $433,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal21year 2018, $451,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for22fiscal year 2019, and $6,451,000 of the general fund—federal23appropriation are provided solely for ESAR Architectural Development24and are subject to the conditions, limitations, and review provided25in section 724 of this act.26

(8) The department shall continue the interagency agreement with27the department of veterans' affairs to establish a process for28referral of veterans who may be eligible for veterans' services. This29agreement must include out-stationing department of veterans' affairs30staff in selected community service office locations in King and31Pierce counties to facilitate applications for veterans' services.32

(9) $750,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal33year 2018 and $750,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for34fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for operational support of the35Washington information network 211 organization.36

(10) $90,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal37year 2018, $8,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal38year 2019, and $36,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation are39


provided solely for implementation of chapter 270, Laws of 2017 (SB15118) (personal needs allowance).2

(11) $127,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal3year 2019 is provided solely for implementation of Substitute House4Bill No. 1624 (working connections child care). If the bill is not5enacted by July 31, 2017, the amount provided in this subsection6shall lapse.7

(12) $22,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal8year 2018 and $22,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for9fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for a legislative-executive10WorkFirst poverty reduction oversight task force during the 2017-201911fiscal biennium.12

(a) The primary goals of the task force are to:13(i) Reduce the overall percentage of people living below two14

hundred percent of the federal poverty level by fifty percent by the15year 2025. The task force must work toward this goal in a manner that16seeks to eliminate disparities including, but not limited to,17disparities by race, ethnicity, sex, gender, zip code, immigration18status, age, household type, and disability status; and19

(ii) Prevent and address adverse childhood experiences and the20trauma of children who are living in poverty through the provision of21effective services.22

(b) The task force shall include diverse, statewide23representation and its membership shall reflect regional, racial, and24cultural diversity to adequately represent the needs of all children25and families in the state. The task force shall consist of the26following members:27

(i) Two members from each of the two largest caucuses of the28senate;29

(ii) Two members from each of the two largest caucuses of the30house of representatives;31

(iii) One governor appointed representative from each of the32following agencies: (A) The department of social and health services;33(B) the department of early learning; (C) the department of commerce;34(D) the employment security department; (E) the office of the35superintendent of public instruction; (F) the department of36corrections; and (G) the state board for community and technical37colleges;38


(iv) One governor appointed representative from each of the1following agencies to serve in an advisory capacity to the task2force: The department of health, the health care authority, and the3workforce training and education coordinating board; and4

(v) One or more representatives of tribal governments.5(vi) The cochairs of the intergenerational poverty advisory6

committee created in this subsection shall serve as voting members of7the task force.8

(c) The task force shall choose cochairs, one from among the9legislative members and one from among the executive branch members.10The legislative members shall convene the initial meeting of the task11force.12

(d) The task force shall:13(i) Oversee the partner agencies' operation of the WorkFirst14

program and operation of the temporary assistance for needy families15program to ensure that the programs are achieving desired outcomes16for their clients;17

(ii) Determine evidence-based outcome measures for the WorkFirst18program, including measures related to equitably serving the needs of19historically underrepresented populations, such as English language20learners, immigrants, refugees, and other diverse communities;21

(iii) Develop accountability measures for WorkFirst recipients22and the state agencies responsible for their progress toward self-23sufficiency;24

(iv) Review existing statutes, administrative codes, and budget25appropriations for their impact on advancing the goal of fifty26percent poverty reduction by 2025;27

(v) Seek input on best practices from service providers,28community-based organizations, legislators, state agencies,29stakeholders, the business community, and subject matter experts;30

(vi) Collaborate with partner agencies to share and analyze data31and information collected from other sources regarding32intergenerational poverty in the state, with a primary focus on data33and information regarding children who are at risk of continuing the34cycle of poverty and welfare dependency unless outside intervention35is made;36

(vii) Make recommendations to the governor and the legislature37regarding:38

(A) Policies to improve the effectiveness of the WorkFirst39program over time;40Code Rev/LL:lel 98 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

(B) Early identification of those recipients most likely to1experience long stays on the program and strategies to improve their2ability to achieve progress toward self-sufficiency; and3

(C) Necessary changes to the program, including taking into4account federal changes to the temporary assistance for needy5families program;6

(viii) Direct the department of social and health services to7develop a five-year and ten-year plan to address intergenerational8poverty, subject to oversight and approval by the task force. Upon9approval by the task force, the department must submit these plans to10the governor and the appropriate committees of the legislature by11December 1, 2018; and12

(ix) No later than December 1, 2018, provide a report to the13governor and the appropriate committees of the legislature on the14progress being made towards the goals identified in this section.15

(e) Staff support for the task force must be provided by senate16committee services, the house of representatives office of program17research, and the state agency members of the task force.18

(f) The task force shall meet on a quarterly basis, or as19determined necessary by the task force cochairs.20

(g) Legislative members of the task force are reimbursed for21travel expenses in accordance with RCW 44.04.120. Nonlegislative22members are not entitled to be reimbursed for travel expenses if they23are elected officials or are participating on behalf of an employer,24governmental entity, or other organization. Any reimbursement for25other nonlegislative members is subject to chapter 43.03 RCW.26

(h) The expenses of the task force must be paid jointly by the27senate and the house of representatives. Task force expenditures are28subject to approval by the senate facilities and operations committee29and the house of representatives executive rules committee, or their30successor committees.31

(i) During its tenure, the state agency members of the task force32shall respond in a timely manner to data requests from the cochairs.33

NEW SECTION. Sec. 208. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH34SERVICES—ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM35General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . . $78,842,00036General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . . $71,308,00037General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . $575,249,00038


General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . $20,211,0001Criminal Justice Treatment Account—State2

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,978,0003Problem Gambling Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . $1,453,0004Dedicated Marijuana Account—State Appropriation5

(FY 2018). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,802,0006Dedicated Marijuana Account—State Appropriation7

(FY 2019). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,802,0008TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $809,645,0009


(1) $3,278,000 of the dedicated marijuana account—state12appropriation for fiscal year 2018 and $3,278,000 of the dedicated13marijuana account—state appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are14provided solely for a memorandum of understanding with the department15of social and health services juvenile rehabilitation administration16to provide substance abuse treatment programs for juvenile offenders.17Of the amounts provided in this subsection:18

(a) $1,130,000 of the dedicated marijuana account—state19appropriation for fiscal year 2018 and $1,130,000 of the dedicated20marijuana account—state appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are21provided solely for alcohol and substance abuse treatment programs22for locally committed offenders. The juvenile rehabilitation23administration shall award these funds as described in section 203(4)24of this act.25

(b) $282,000 of the dedicated marijuana account—state26appropriation for fiscal year 2017 and $282,000 of the dedicated27marijuana account—state appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are28provided solely for the expansion of evidence-based treatments and29therapies as described in section 203(2) of this act.30

(2) During the 2017-19 fiscal biennium, any amounts provided in31this section that are used for case management services for pregnant32and parenting women must be contracted directly between the33department and providers rather than through contracts with34behavioral health organizations.35

(3) Within the amounts appropriated in this section, the36department may contract with the University of Washington and37community-based providers for the provision of the parent-child38assistance program or other specialized chemical dependency case39Code Rev/LL:lel 100 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

management providers for pregnant, post-partum, and parenting women.1For all contractors: (i) Service and other outcome data must be2provided to the department by request; and (ii) indirect charges for3administering the program shall not exceed ten percent of the total4contract amount.5

(4) $3,500,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation (from6the substance abuse prevention and treatment federal block grant) is7provided solely for the continued funding of existing county drug and8alcohol use prevention programs.9

(5) $200,000 of the dedicated marijuana account—state10appropriation for fiscal year 2018 and $200,000 of the dedicated11marijuana account—state appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are12provided solely for a contract with the Washington state institute13for public policy to conduct cost-benefit evaluations of the14implementation of chapter 3, Laws of 2013 (Initiative Measure No.15502).16

(6) $500,000 of the dedicated marijuana account—state17appropriation for fiscal year 2018 and $500,000 of the dedicated18marijuana account—state appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are19provided solely to design and administer the Washington state healthy20youth survey and the Washington state young adult behavioral health21survey.22

(7) $396,000 of the dedicated marijuana account—state23appropriation for fiscal year 2018 and $396,000 of the dedicated24marijuana account—state appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are25provided solely for maintaining increased services to pregnant and26parenting women provided through the parent child assistance program.27

(8) $250,000 of the dedicated marijuana account—state28appropriation for fiscal year 2018 and $250,000 of the dedicated29marijuana account—state appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are30provided solely for a grant to the office of superintendent of public31instruction to provide life skills training to children and youth in32schools that are in high needs communities.33

(9) $386,000 of the dedicated marijuana account—state34appropriation for fiscal year 2018 and $386,000 of the dedicated35marijuana account—state appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are36provided solely to maintain increased prevention and treatment37services provided by tribes to children and youth.38


(10) $2,684,000 of the dedicated marijuana account—state1appropriation for fiscal year 2018, $2,684,000 of the dedicated2marijuana account—state appropriation for fiscal year 2019, and3$1,900,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation are provided4solely to maintain increased residential treatment services for5children and youth.6

(11) $250,000 of the dedicated marijuana account—state7appropriation for fiscal year 2018 and $250,000 of the dedicated8marijuana account—state appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are9provided solely for training and technical assistance for the10implementation of evidence based, research based, and promising11programs which prevent or reduce substance use disorders.12

(12) $2,434,000 of the dedicated marijuana account—state13appropriation for fiscal year 2018 and $2,434,000 of the dedicated14marijuana account—state appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are15provided solely for expenditure into the home visiting services16account.17

(13) $2,500,000 of the dedicated marijuana account—state18appropriation for fiscal year 2018 and $2,500,000 of the dedicated19marijuana account—state appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are20provided solely for grants to community-based programs that provide21prevention services or activities to youth, including programs for22school-based resource officers. These funds must be utilized in23accordance with RCW 69.50.540.24

(14) Within the amounts provided in this section, behavioral25health organizations must provide outpatient chemical dependency26treatment for offenders enrolled in the medicaid program who are27supervised by the department of corrections pursuant to a term of28community supervision. Contracts with behavioral health organizations29must require that behavioral health organizations include in their30provider network specialized expertise in the provision of31manualized, evidence-based chemical dependency treatment services for32offenders. The department of corrections and the department must33develop a memorandum of understanding for department of corrections34offenders on active supervision who are medicaid eligible and meet35medical necessity for outpatient substance use disorder treatment.36The agreement will ensure that treatment services provided are37coordinated, do not result in duplication of services, and maintain38access and quality of care for the individuals being served. The39


department must provide all necessary data, access, and reports to1the department of corrections for all department of corrections2offenders that receive medicaid paid services.3

(15) $1,125,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation is4provided solely for the department to develop a memorandum of5understanding with the department of health for implementation of6chapter 297, Laws of 2017 (ESHB 1427) (opioid treatment programs).7The department must use these amounts to reimburse the department of8health for costs incurred through the implementation of the bill.9

(16) $891,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal10year 2018, $2,580,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for11fiscal year 2019, and $2,755,000 of the general fund—federal12appropriation are provided solely for the development and operation13of two secure detoxification facilities. The department must not use14any of these amounts for services in facilities that are subject to15federal funding restrictions that apply to institutions for mental16diseases, unless they have received a waiver that allows for full17federal participation in these facilities.18

(17) $1,000,000 of the criminal justice treatment account—state19appropriation is provided solely to maintain increased funding for20substance abuse treatment and support services for offenders and21support of drug courts.22

(18) The department must review the treatment services provided23by the behavioral health organizations (BHO) to individuals24supervised by the department of corrections in the community. In25reviewing, the department shall compile data specific to BHOs and in26the aggregate for access to services, timeliness, number of referrals27from the department of corrections, and number of individuals served.28The department will consult with the department of corrections and29must report to the governor and the appropriate legislative30committees no later than November 30, 2017, the transition of31services from the department of corrections to the BHOs and identify32barriers to access and services for community supervised individuals33and provide recommendations for improved services to this population.34

(19) $100,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal35year 2018 and $100,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for36fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for parenting education services37focused on pregnant and parenting women.38


(20) Within existing appropriations, the department shall1prioritize the prevention and treatment of intravenous opiate-based2drug use.3

(21) In accordance with RCW 70.96A.090, 71.24.035, 43.20B.110,4and 43.135.055, the department is authorized to adopt fees for the5review and approval of mental health and substance use disorder6treatment programs in fiscal years 2018 and 2019 as necessary to7support the costs of the regulatory program. The department's fee8schedule shall have differential rates for providers with proof of9accreditation from organizations that the department has determined10to have substantially equivalent standards to those of the11department, including but not limited to the joint commission on12accreditation of health care organizations, the commission on13accreditation of rehabilitation facilities, and the council on14accreditation. To reflect the reduced costs associated with15regulation of accredited programs, the department's fees for16organizations with such proof of accreditation must reflect the lower17cost of licensing for these programs than for other organizations18which are not accredited. To the extent that the fees charged in19fiscal year 2018 are not expected to fully cover the cost of the20program, the department must submit a report to the office of21financial management and the appropriate fiscal committees of the22legislature identifying what further increases would be required and23the differential impact on providers. This report must be submitted24by December 1, 2017.25

NEW SECTION. Sec. 209. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH26SERVICES—VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM27General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . . $14,899,00028General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . . $15,603,00029General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . $97,328,00030


NEW SECTION. Sec. 210. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH32SERVICES—SPECIAL COMMITMENT PROGRAM33General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . . $45,488,00034General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . . $46,173,00035



The appropriations in this section are subject to the following1conditions and limitations: The special commitment center may use2funds appropriated in this subsection to purchase goods and supplies3through hospital group purchasing organizations when it is cost-4effective to do so.5

NEW SECTION. Sec. 211. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH6SERVICES—ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORTING SERVICES PROGRAM7General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . . $36,681,0008General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . . $30,791,0009General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . $39,963,00010General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $654,00011



year 2018 and $300,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for16fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for a Washington state mentoring17organization to continue its public-private partnerships to provide18technical assistance and training to mentoring programs that serve19at-risk youth.20

(2) Within amounts appropriated in this section, the department21shall provide to the department of health, where available, the22following data for all nutrition assistance programs funded by the23United States department of agriculture and administered by the24department. The department must provide the report for the preceding25federal fiscal year by February 1, 2018, and February 1, 2019. The26report must provide:27

(a) The number of people in Washington who are eligible for the28program;29

(b) The number of people in Washington who participated in the30program;31

(c) The average annual participation rate in the program;32(d) Participation rates by geographic distribution; and33(e) The annual federal funding of the program in Washington.34(3) $1,216,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal35

year 2019 and $515,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation are36provided solely for the implementation of Engrossed Second Substitute37House Bill No. 1661 (child, youth, families department). If the bill38Code Rev/LL:lel 105 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

is not enacted by July 31, 2017, the amount provided in this1subsection shall lapse.2

(4) $81,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal3year 2018, $86,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal4year 2019, and $167,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation are5provided solely for the implementation of an agreement reached6between the governor and the Washington federation of state employees7for the language access providers under the provisions of chapter841.56 RCW for the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium. Funding is contingent9upon the enactment of Senate Bill No. 5969 (transparency in public10employee collective bargaining). If the bill is not enacted by July1131, 2017, the amounts provided is this subsection shall lapse.12

NEW SECTION. Sec. 212. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH13SERVICES—PAYMENTS TO OTHER AGENCIES PROGRAM14General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . . $81,319,00015General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . . $43,380,00016General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . $57,578,00017



year 2018 and $11,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation are22provided solely for the implementation of Engrossed Second Substitute23House Bill No. 1661 (child, youth, families department). If the bill24is not enacted by July 31, 2017, the amounts provided in this25subsection shall lapse.26

(2) $12,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal27year 2018, $12,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal28year 2019, and $24,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation are29provided solely for the implementation of chapter 268, Laws of 201730(2SHB 1402) (incapacitated persons/rights).31

NEW SECTION. Sec. 213. FOR THE STATE HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY32During the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium, the health care authority33

shall provide support and data as required by the office of the state34actuary in providing the legislature with health care actuarial35analysis, including providing any information in the possession of36the health care authority or available to the health care authority37Code Rev/LL:lel 106 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

through contracts with providers, plans, insurers, consultants, or1any other entities contracting with the health care authority.2

Information technology projects or investments and proposed3projects or investments impacting time capture, payroll and payment4processes and systems, eligibility, case management, and5authorization systems within the health care authority are subject to6technical oversight by the office of the chief information officer.7

The health care authority shall not initiate any services that8require expenditure of state general fund moneys unless expressly9authorized in this act or other law. The health care authority may10seek, receive, and spend, under RCW 43.79.260 through 43.79.282,11federal moneys not anticipated in this act as long as the federal12funding does not require expenditure of state moneys for the program13in excess of amounts anticipated in this act. If the health care14authority receives unanticipated unrestricted federal moneys, those15moneys shall be spent for services authorized in this act or in any16other legislation providing appropriation authority, and an equal17amount of appropriated state general fund moneys shall lapse. Upon18the lapsing of any moneys under this subsection, the office of19financial management shall notify the legislative fiscal committees.20As used in this subsection, "unrestricted federal moneys" includes21block grants and other funds that federal law does not require to be22spent on specifically defined projects or matched on a formula basis23by state funds.24

(1) MEDICAL ASSISTANCE25General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . $2,065,747,00026General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . $2,114,943,00027General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $11,503,815,00028General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . $232,300,00029Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Care Systems30

Trust Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $15,086,00031Hospital Safety Net Assessment Account—State32

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $725,012,00033Medicaid Fraud Penalty Account—State Appropriation. . . . $28,163,00034Medical Aid Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . $528,00035Dedicated Marijuana Account—State Appropriation36


(FY 2019). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,039,00039


State Health Care Authority Administrative Account—1State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,0002

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,718,845,0003The appropriations in this section are subject to the following4

conditions and limitations:5(a) $256,645,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for6

fiscal year 2018 and $264,704,000 of the general fund—state7appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the8authority to implement a single, standard medicaid preferred drug9list to be used by all contracted medicaid managed health care10systems, on or before January 1, 2018. The preferred drug list shall11be developed in consultation with all contracted managed health care12systems and the state pharmacy and therapeutics committee or drug13utilization review board and shall further the goals and objectives14of the medicaid program. The list shall be designed to maximize15federal rebates and supplemental rebates and ensure access to16clinically effective and appropriate drug therapies under each class.17Entities eligible for 340B drug pricing shall continue to operate18under their current pricing agreement, unless otherwise required by19federal laws or regulations. The authority may utilize external20consultants with expertise in evidence-based drug class reviews,21pharmacy benefit management, and purchasing to assist with the22completion of this development and implementation. The authority23shall require each managed care organization that has contracted with24the authority to provide care to medicaid beneficiaries to use the25established preferred drug list; and shall prohibit each managed care26organization and any of its agents from negotiating or collecting27rebates for any medications listed in the state's medicaid single28preferred drug list whether preferred or nonpreferred. To assist in29the implementation of the single preferred drug list, contracted30medicaid managed health care systems shall provide the authority31drug-specific financial information in a format and frequency32determined by the authority to include the actual amounts paid to33pharmacies for prescription drugs dispensed to covered individuals34compared to the cost invoiced to the health plan and individual35rebates collected for prescription drugs dispensed to medicaid36members. The administration of the prescription drug benefit for37medicaid managed health care systems shall be carried out by a single38pharmacy benefits manager under the prescription drug purchasing39


consortium with full transparency of all rebates, supplemental1rebates, and associated administrative costs. Information disclosed2to the authority by the manufacturer pursuant to this provision shall3only be used for the purposes of developing and implementing a4single, standard state preferred drug list in accordance with this5provision. The authority, medicaid managed care organizations, and6all other parties shall maintain the confidentiality of drug-specific7financial and other proprietary information and such information8shall not be subject to the Washington public records act. The9authority shall provide a report to the governor and appropriate10committees of the legislature by November 15, 2018, and by November1115, 2019, including a comparison of the amount spent in the previous12two fiscal years to expenditures under the new system by, at a13minimum, fund source, total expenditure, drug class, and top twenty-14five drugs. The data provided to the authority shall be aggregated in15any report by the authority, the legislature, or the office of16financial management so as not to disclose the proprietary or17confidential drug-specific information, or the proprietary or18confidential information that directly or indirectly identifies19financial information linked to a single manufacturer. It is the20intent of the legislature to revisit this policy in subsequent21biennia to determine whether it is in the best interest of the state.22

(b) $118,813,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for23fiscal year 2018 and $120,265,000 of the general fund—state24appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for holding25managed care capitation rates flat at calendar year 2017 levels in26state fiscal years and calendar years 2018 and 2019.27

(c) $122,244,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for28fiscal year 2018 and $116,038,000 of the general fund—state29appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the30authority through the competitive procurement process, to contract31with licensed dental health plans or managed health care plans on a32prepaid or fixed-sum risk basis to provide carved-out managed dental33care services on a statewide basis that will result in greater34efficiency and will facilitate better access and oral health outcomes35for medicaid enrollees. Except in areas where only a single plan is36available, the authority must contract with at least two plans. The37authority shall include in the contracts: (i) Quarterly reporting38requirements to include medicaid utilization and encounter data by39


current dental technology (CDT) code; (ii) a direction to increase1the dental provider network; (iii) a commitment to retain innovative2programs that improve access and care such as the access to baby and3child dentistry program; (iv) a program to reduce emergency room use4for dental purposes; (v) a requirement to ensure that dental care is5being coordinated with the primary care provider of the patient to6ensure integrated care; (vi) a provision that no less than eighty-7five percent of the contracting fee be used to directly offset the8cost of providing direct patient care as opposed to administrative9costs; and (vii) a provision to ensure the contracting fee shall be10sufficient to compensate county health departments and federally11qualified health centers for dental patient care. The plan(s) awarded12this contract must absorb all start-up costs associated with moving13the program from fee-for-service to managed care and shall commit to14achieving an overall savings to the program based on 2016 fee-for-15service experience. In order to comply with state insurance16underwriting standards, the authority shall ensure that savings17offered by dental plans are actuarially sound. Starting January 31,182019, and every year thereafter through December 2024, the authority19shall submit an annual report to the governor and the appropriate20committees of the legislature detailing how the contracted entities21have met the requirements of the contract. The report shall include22specific information to include utilization, how the contracted23entities have increased their dental provider networks, how the24emergency room use for dental purposes has been reduced, and how25dental care has been integrated with patients' primary care26providers. If after the end of five years the data reported does not27demonstrate sufficient progress to address the stated contracted28goals, the legislature will reevaluate whether carved-out dental29managed care needs to be replaced with a different delivery model.30The authority is authorized to seek any necessary state plan31amendments or federal waivers to implement this subsection.32Additional dental program savings achieved by the plans beyond those33assumed in the 2017-2019 omnibus appropriations act will be used to34increase dental provider reimbursement rates.35

(d) $1,540,849,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for36fiscal year 2018 and $1,585,513,000 of the general fund—state37appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for medicaid38services and the medicaid program. However, the authority shall not39accept or expend any federal funds received under a medicaid40Code Rev/LL:lel 110 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

transformation waiver under healthier Washington except as described1in (e) and (f) of this subsection until specifically approved and2appropriated by the legislature. To ensure compliance with3legislative directive budget requirements and terms and conditions of4the waiver, the authority shall implement the waiver and reporting5requirements with oversight from the office of financial management.6The legislature finds that appropriate management of the innovation7waiver requires better analytic capability, transparency,8consistency, timeliness, accuracy, and lack of redundancy with other9established measures and that the patient must be considered first10and foremost in the implementation and execution of the demonstration11waiver. In order to effectuate these goals, the authority shall: (i)12Require the Dr. Robert Bree collaborative and the health technology13assessment program to reduce the administrative burden upon providers14by only requiring performance measures that are nonduplicative of15other nationally established measures. The joint select committee on16health care oversight will evaluate the measures chosen by the17collaborative and the health technology assessment program for18effectiveness and appropriateness; (ii) develop a patient19satisfaction survey with the goal to gather information about whether20it was beneficial for the patient to use the center of excellence21location in exchange for additional out-of-pocket savings; (iii)22ensure patients and health care providers have significant input into23the implementation of the demonstration waiver, in order to ensure24improved patient health outcomes; and (iv) in cooperation with the25department of social and health services, consult with and provide26notification of work on applications for federal waivers, including27details on waiver duration, financial implications, and potential28future impacts on the state budget, to the joint select committee on29health care oversight prior to submitting waivers for federal30approval. By federal standard, the medicaid transformation31demonstration waiver shall not exceed the duration originally granted32by the centers for medicare and medicaid services and any programs33created or funded by this waiver do not create an entitlement.34

(e) No more than $479,600,000 of the general fund—federal35appropriation and no more than $154,289,000 of the general fund—local36appropriation may be expended for transformation through accountable37communities of health described in initiative 1 of the medicaid38transformation demonstration wavier under healthier Washington,39including preventing youth drug use, opioid prevention and treatment,40Code Rev/LL:lel 111 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

and physical and behavioral health integration. Under this1initiative, the authority shall take into account local input2regarding community needs. In order to ensure transparency to the3appropriate fiscal committees of the legislature, the authority shall4provide fiscal staff of the legislature query ability into any5database of the fiscal intermediary that authority staff would be6authorized to access. The authority shall not increase general fund—7state expenditures under this initiative. The director shall report8to the joint select committee on health care oversight no less than9quarterly, and include details for each accountable community of10health, on the financial status and measurable health outcomes. The11director shall also report to the fiscal committees of the12legislature all of the expenditures under this subsection and shall13provide such fiscal data in the time, manner, and form requested by14the legislative fiscal committees. By December 15, 2019, the15authority in collaboration with each accountable community of health16shall demonstrate how it will be self-sustaining by the end of the17demonstration waiver period, including sources of outside funding,18and provide this reporting to the joint select committee on health19care oversight. If by the third year of the demonstration waiver20there are not measurable, improved patient outcomes and financial21returns, the Washington state institute for public policy will22conduct an audit of the accountable communities of health, in23addition to the process set in place through the independent24evaluation required by the agreement with centers for medicare and25medicaid services. Prior to the 2018 legislative session, the human26services, health care, and judiciary committees of the legislature27will convene a joint work session to review models in the delivery28system and the impacts on medical liability. The work sessions should29include integrated delivery models with multiple health care30providers and medical malpractice insurance carriers.31

(f) No more than $42,584,000 of the general fund—federal32appropriation may be expended for supported housing and employment33services described in initiative 3a and 3b of the medicaid34transformation demonstration waiver under healthier Washington. Under35this initiative, the authority and the department of social and36health services shall ensure that allowable and necessary services37are provided to eligible clients as identified by the department or38its third party administrator. The authority and the department in39consultation with the medicaid forecast work group, shall ensure that40Code Rev/LL:lel 112 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

reasonable reimbursements are established for services deemed1necessary within an identified limit per individual. The authority2shall not increase general fund—state expenditures under this3initiative. The director shall report to the joint select committee4on health care oversight no less than quarterly on financial and5health outcomes. The director shall also report to the fiscal6committees of the legislature all of the expenditures of this7subsection and shall provide such fiscal data in the time, manner,8and form requested by the legislative fiscal committees.9

(g) Sufficient amounts are appropriated in this subsection to10implement the medicaid expansion as defined in the social security11act, section 1902(a)(10)(A)(i)(VIII).12

(h) The legislature finds that medicaid payment rates, as13calculated by the health care authority pursuant to the14appropriations in this act, bear a reasonable relationship to the15costs incurred by efficiently and economically operated facilities16for providing quality services and will be sufficient to enlist17enough providers so that care and services are available to the18extent that such care and services are available to the general19population in the geographic area. The legislature finds that the20cost reports, payment data from the federal government, historical21utilization, economic data, and clinical input constitute reliable22data upon which to determine the payment rates.23

(i) Based on quarterly expenditure reports and caseload24forecasts, if the health care authority estimates that expenditures25for the medical assistance program will exceed the appropriations,26the health care authority shall take steps including but not limited27to reduction of rates or elimination of optional services to reduce28expenditures so that total program costs do not exceed the annual29appropriation authority.30

(j) In determining financial eligibility for medicaid-funded31services, the health care authority is authorized to disregard32recoveries by Holocaust survivors of insurance proceeds or other33assets, as defined in RCW 48.104.030.34

(k) The legislature affirms that it is in the state's interest35for Harborview medical center to remain an economically viable36component of the state's health care system.37

(l) When a person is ineligible for medicaid solely by reason of38residence in an institution for mental diseases, the health care39authority shall provide the person with the same benefits as he or40Code Rev/LL:lel 113 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

she would receive if eligible for medicaid, using state-only funds to1the extent necessary.2

(m) $4,261,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal3year 2018, $4,261,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for4fiscal year 2019, and $8,522,000 of the general fund—federal5appropriation are provided solely for low-income disproportionate6share hospital payments.7

(n) Within the amounts appropriated in this section, the health8care authority shall provide disproportionate share hospital payments9to hospitals that provide services to children in the children's10health program who are not eligible for services under Title XIX or11XXI of the federal social security act due to their citizenship12status.13

(o) $6,000,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation is14provided solely for supplemental payments to nursing homes operated15by public hospital districts. The public hospital district shall be16responsible for providing the required nonfederal match for the17supplemental payment, and the payments shall not exceed the maximum18allowable under federal rules. It is the legislature's intent that19the payments shall be supplemental to and shall not in any way offset20or reduce the payments calculated and provided in accordance with21part E of chapter 74.46 RCW. It is the legislature's further intent22that costs otherwise allowable for rate-setting and settlement23against payments under chapter 74.46 RCW shall not be disallowed24solely because such costs have been paid by revenues retained by the25nursing home from these supplemental payments. The supplemental26payments are subject to retrospective interim and final cost27settlements based on the nursing homes' as-filed and final medicare28cost reports. The timing of the interim and final cost settlements29shall be at the health care authority's discretion. During either the30interim cost settlement or the final cost settlement, the health care31authority shall recoup from the public hospital districts the32supplemental payments that exceed the medicaid cost limit and/or the33medicare upper payment limit. The health care authority shall apply34federal rules for identifying the eligible incurred medicaid costs35and the medicare upper payment limit.36

(p) The health care authority shall continue the inpatient37hospital certified public expenditures program for the 2017-201938fiscal biennium. The program shall apply to all public hospitals,39


including those owned or operated by the state, except those1classified as critical access hospitals or state psychiatric2institutions. The health care authority shall submit reports to the3governor and legislature by November 1, 2017, and by November 1,42018, that evaluate whether savings continue to exceed costs for this5program. If the certified public expenditures (CPE) program in its6current form is no longer cost-effective to maintain, the health care7authority shall submit a report to the governor and legislature8detailing cost-effective alternative uses of local, state, and9federal resources as a replacement for this program. During fiscal10year 2018 and fiscal year 2019, hospitals in the program shall be11paid and shall retain one hundred percent of the federal portion of12the allowable hospital cost for each medicaid inpatient fee-for-13service claim payable by medical assistance and one hundred percent14of the federal portion of the maximum disproportionate share hospital15payment allowable under federal regulations. Inpatient medicaid16payments shall be established using an allowable methodology that17approximates the cost of claims submitted by the hospitals. Payments18made to each hospital in the program in each fiscal year of the19biennium shall be compared to a baseline amount. The baseline amount20will be determined by the total of (i) the inpatient claim payment21amounts that would have been paid during the fiscal year had the22hospital not been in the CPE program based on the reimbursement rates23developed, implemented, and consistent with policies approved in the242017-2019 biennial operating appropriations act and in effect on July251, 2015, (ii) one-half of the indigent assistance disproportionate26share hospital payment amounts paid to and retained by each hospital27during fiscal year 2005, and (iii) all of the other disproportionate28share hospital payment amounts paid to and retained by each hospital29during fiscal year 2005 to the extent the same disproportionate share30hospital programs exist in the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium. If payments31during the fiscal year exceed the hospital's baseline amount, no32additional payments will be made to the hospital except the federal33portion of allowable disproportionate share hospital payments for34which the hospital can certify allowable match. If payments during35the fiscal year are less than the baseline amount, the hospital will36be paid a state grant equal to the difference between payments during37the fiscal year and the applicable baseline amount. Payment of the38state grant shall be made in the applicable fiscal year and39distributed in monthly payments. The grants will be recalculated and40Code Rev/LL:lel 115 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

redistributed as the baseline is updated during the fiscal year. The1grant payments are subject to an interim settlement within eleven2months after the end of the fiscal year. A final settlement shall be3performed. To the extent that either settlement determines that a4hospital has received funds in excess of what it would have received5as described in this subsection, the hospital must repay the excess6amounts to the state when requested. $10,575,000 of the general fund—7state appropriation for fiscal year 2018 and $13,185,000 of the8general fund—state appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are provided9solely for state grants for the participating hospitals.10

(q) The health care authority shall seek public-private11partnerships and federal funds that are or may become available to12provide on-going support for outreach and education efforts under the13federal children's health insurance program reauthorization act of142009.15

(r) The health care authority shall target funding for maternity16support services towards pregnant women with factors that lead to17higher rates of poor birth outcomes, including hypertension, a18preterm or low birth weight birth in the most recent previous birth,19a cognitive deficit or developmental disability, substance abuse,20severe mental illness, unhealthy weight or failure to gain weight,21tobacco use, or African American or Native American race. The health22care authority shall prioritize evidence-based practices for delivery23of maternity support services. To the extent practicable, the health24care authority shall develop a mechanism to increase federal funding25for maternity support services by leveraging local public funding for26those services.27

(s) The authority shall submit reports to the governor and the28legislature by September 15, 2018, and no later than September 15,292019, that delineate the number of individuals in medicaid managed30care, by carrier, age, gender, and eligibility category, receiving31preventative services and vaccinations. The reports should include32baseline and benchmark information from the previous two fiscal years33and should be inclusive of, but not limited to, services recommended34under the United States preventative services task force, advisory35committee on immunization practices, early and periodic screening,36diagnostic, and treatment (EPSDT) guidelines, and other relevant37preventative and vaccination medicaid guidelines and requirements.38

(t) Managed care contracts must incorporate accountability39measures that monitor patient health and improved health outcomes,40Code Rev/LL:lel 116 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

and shall include an expectation that each patient receive a wellness1examination that documents the baseline health status and allows for2monitoring of health improvements and outcome measures.3

(u) Sufficient amounts are appropriated in this section for the4authority to provide an adult dental benefit.5

(v) The health care authority shall coordinate with the6department of social and health services to provide referrals to the7Washington health benefit exchange for clients that will be8ineligible for medicaid.9

(w) To facilitate a single point of entry across public and10medical assistance programs, and to maximize the use of federal11funding, the health care authority, the department of social and12health services, and the health benefit exchange will coordinate13efforts to expand HealthPlanfinder access to public assistance and14medical eligibility staff. The health care authority shall complete15medicaid applications in the HealthPlanfinder for households16receiving or applying for medical assistance benefits.17

(x) $90,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal18year 2018, $90,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal19year 2019, and $180,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation are20provided solely to continue operation by a nonprofit organization of21a toll-free hotline that assists families to learn about and enroll22in the apple health for kids program.23

(y) The appropriations in this section reflect savings and24efficiencies by transferring children receiving medical care provided25through fee-for-service to medical care provided through managed26care.27

(z) Within the amounts appropriated in this section, the28authority shall reimburse for primary care services provided by29naturopathic physicians.30

(aa) Within the amounts appropriated in this section, the31authority shall continue to provide coverage for pregnant teens that32qualify under existing pregnancy medical programs, but whose33eligibility for pregnancy related services would otherwise end due to34the application of the new modified adjusted gross income eligibility35standard.36

(bb) Sufficient amounts are appropriated in this section to37remove the mental health visit limit and to provide the shingles38vaccine and screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment39


benefits that are available in the medicaid alternative benefit plan1in the classic medicaid benefit plan.2

(cc) The authority shall use revenue appropriated from the3dedicated marijuana fund for contracts with community health centers4under RCW 69.50.540 in lieu of general fund—state payments to5community health centers for services provided to medical assistance6clients, and it is the intent of the legislature that this policy7will be continued in subsequent fiscal biennia.8

(dd) $127,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal9year 2018 and $1,144,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation10are provided solely to the ProviderOne provider overtime project and11are subject to the conditions, limitations, and review provided in12section 724 of this act.13

(ee) $175,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal14year 2018 and $825,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation are15provided solely to the ProviderOne CORE operating rules project and16are subject to the conditions, limitations, and review provided in17section 724 of this act.18

(ff) $2,200,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for19fiscal year 2018 and $2,701,000 of the general fund—state20appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for21performance payments to reward successful beneficiary engagement in22the health homes program for dual eligible enrollees and these are23the maximum amounts in each fiscal year the authority may expend for24this purpose.25

(gg) $450,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal26year 2018, $450,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for27fiscal year 2019, and $1,058,000 of the general fund—federal28appropriation are provided solely for the authority to hire ten nurse29case managers to coordinate medically assisted treatment and30movements to medical homes for those being treated for opioid use31disorder. Nurses shall be located in areas and provider settings with32the highest concentration of opioid use disorder patients.33

(hh) Sufficient amounts are appropriated in this section for the34authority to provide a collaborative care benefit beginning July 1,352017.36

(ii) The authority and the department of social and health37services shall convene a work group consisting of representatives of38skilled nursing facilities, adult family homes, assisted living39


facilities, managers of in-home long-term care, hospitals, and1managed health care systems. The work group shall identify barriers2that may prevent skilled nursing facilities from accepting and3admitting clients from acute care hospitals in a timely and4appropriate manner. The work group shall consider what additional5resources are needed to allow for faster transfers of enrollees,6including those with complex needs. By December 1, 2017, the7authority shall report the work group's findings to the governor and8the appropriate committees of the legislature.9

(jj) Within the amounts appropriated within this section, the10authority shall implement the plan to show how improved access to11home health nursing reduces potentially preventable readmissions,12increases access to care, reduces hospital length of stay, and13prevents overall hospital admissions for clients receiving private14duty nursing, medically intensive care, or home health benefits as15described in their report to the legislature dated December 15, 2016,16entitled home health nursing. The authority shall report to the17governor and appropriate committees of the legislature by December1831, 2017, information regarding the effect of the ten dollar rate19increases for skilled nursing care delivered via private duty nursing20or home health nursing, and how the rate changes impacted the21utilization and cost of emergency room visits, reduced the length of22stay for initial hospital admissions, and reduced utilization and23costs of preventable hospital readmissions. The report will quantify24potential cost saving opportunities that may exist through improved25access to private duty and home health nursing statewide.26

(kk) Within the amounts appropriated within this section,27beginning July 1, 2017, the authority must increase facility fees to28birth centers to the amount listed on page two of their report to the29legislature dated October 15, 2016, entitled reimbursement for births30performed at birth centers. This increased rate is applicable in both31a fee for service setting and is the minimum allowable rate in a32managed care setting. The authority shall report to the governor and33appropriate committees of the legislature by October 15, 2018,34updated information regarding access to care, improvements to the35Cesarean section rate, and savings outcomes for utilizing birth36centers as an alternative to hospitals.37

(ll) Beginning no later than January 1, 2018, for any service38eligible under the medicaid state plan for encounter payments,39managed care organizations at the request of a rural health clinic40Code Rev/LL:lel 119 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

shall pay the full published encounter rate directly to the clinic.1At no time will a managed care organization be at risk for or have2any right to the supplemental portion of the claim. Payments will be3reconciled on at least an annual basis between the managed care4organization and the authority, with final review and approval by the5authority. By September 31, 2017, the authority shall report to the6legislature on its progress implementing this subsection.7

(mm) Within the amounts appropriated in this section, and in8consultation with appropriate parties, including the rural health9clinic association of Washington and the centers for medicare and10medicaid services, by December 1, 2017, the authority shall submit a11report to the governor and appropriate committees of the legislature12evaluating legislative and administrative options to reduce or13eliminate any amounts owed by rural health clinics under the payment14reconciliation process established in the medicaid state plan.15

(nn) $500,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal16year 2019 and $500,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation are17provided solely for the authority to implement the oral health18connections pilot project in Yakima, Adams, and Cowlitz counties. The19authority shall work in collaboration with Washington dental service20foundation to jointly develop and implement the program. The purpose21of the three-year pilot is to test the effect that enhanced dental22benefits for adult medicaid clients with diabetes and pregnant women23have on access to dental care, health outcomes, and medical care24costs. The authority must model the pilot on the access to baby and25child dentistry program. The pilot program must include enhanced26reimbursement rates for participating dental providers, including27denturists licensed under chapter 18.30 RCW, and an increase in the28allowable number of periodontal treatments to up to four per calendar29year. Diabetic or pregnant adult medicaid clients who are receiving30dental care within the pilot region(s), regardless of location of the31service within the pilot region(s), are eligible for the increased32number of periodontal treatments. The Washington dental service33foundation shall partner with the authority and provide wraparound34services to link patients to care. The authority and Washington35dental service foundation shall jointly develop the program. The36authority and foundation shall provide a joint progress report to the37appropriate committees of the legislature on December 1, 2017, and38December 1, 2018.39


(oo) Sufficient amounts are appropriated in this section to1increase the daily rate by $155.20 for skilled nursing performed by2licensed practical nurses and registered nurses who serve medically3intensive children's program clients who reside in a group home4setting.5

(pp) During the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium, the authority must6revise its agreements and contracts with vendors to include a7provision to require that each vendor agrees to equality among its8workers by ensuring similarly employed individuals are compensated as9equals as follows:10






(iii) The provision must allow for the termination of the29contract if the authority or department of enterprise services30determines that the vendor is not in compliance with this agreement31or contract term.32

(iv) The authority must implement this provision with any new33contract and at the time of renewal of any existing contract.34

(qq) $100,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal35year 2018 and $100,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for36fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for a pilot program for37treatment of inmates at the Snohomish county jail who are undergoing38detoxification from heroin and other opioids and for connecting those39


individuals with treatment providers in the community upon their1release.2

(rr) $6,487,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for3fiscal year 2018 and $1,340,000 of the general fund—state4appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the5physical health care costs of medicaid clients receiving services in6facilities classified as institutions for mental diseases for longer7than 15 days in a calendar month. The authority must apply for a8waiver from the center for medicare and medicaid services to allow9for the full cost of stays in institutions for mental diseases to be10included in managed care rates beginning on July 1, 2018. The11authority must submit a report on the status of the waiver to the12office of financial management and the appropriate committees of the13legislature by December 1, 2017.14

(ss) The authority shall evaluate adding a tele-pyschiatry15consultation benefit for medicaid covered individuals. The authority16shall submit a report with the cost associated with adding such a17benefit to the governor and appropriate committees of the legislature18by October 1, 2017.19

(tt) $33,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal20year 2018, $7,000 of the state health care authority administrative21account—state appropriation, and $42,000 of the general fund—federal22appropriation are provided solely for the bleeding disorder23collaborative for care.24

(uu) $304,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal25year 2018, $304,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for26fiscal year 2019, and $608,000 of the general fund—federal27appropriation are provided solely for the authority to contract with28the University of Washington tele-pain pain management program and29pain management call center to advance primary care provider30knowledge of complex pain management issues, including opioid31addiction.32

(vv) $165,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal33year 2018, $329,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for34fiscal year 2019, and $604,000 of the general fund—federal35appropriation are provided solely for implementation of chapter 202,36Laws of 2017 (Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 1713)37(children's mental health).38


(ww) $1,813,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for1fiscal year 2018, $3,764,000 of the general fund—state appropriation2for fiscal year 2019, and $12,930,000 of the general fund—federal3appropriation are provided solely for implementation of chapter 110,4Laws of 2017 (Second Substitute House Bill No. 1338) (state health5insurance pool).6

(xx) $347,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal7year 2018, $839,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for8fiscal year 2019, and $943,000 of the general fund—federal9appropriation are provided solely for implementation of chapter 198,10Laws of 2017 (Substitute House Bill No. 1520) (hospital payment11methodology).12

(yy) Sufficient amounts are appropriated in this section for the13implementation of chapter 273, Laws of 2017 (Engrossed Second14Substitute House Bill No. 1358) (community asst. referral programs).15

(zz) $69,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal16year 2018, $560,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for17fiscal year 2019, and $308,000 of the general fund—federal18appropriation are provided solely for the authority to implement,19operate, and maintain a provider credentialing system and are subject20to the conditions, limitations, and review provided in section 724 of21this act. The authority, in collaboration with the department of22health, department of corrections, department of social and health23services, the public employees' benefits board, and the department of24labor and industries, shall work to ensure that a single platform25provider credentialing system is implemented. The authority,26departments, and board shall ensure that appropriate cost offsets and27cost avoidance are assumed for reduced staff time required for28provider credentialing activity and reductions in improper billing29activity when implementing provider credentialing systems. The30authority must enter into agreements with the department of labor and31industries and the public employees' benefits board to pay their32share of the costs of implementing and operating a new provider33credentialing system. The authority shall submit a report to the34office of financial management and appropriate committees of the35legislature outlining projected cost savings and cost avoidance no36later than December 1, 2018.37

(2) PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' BENEFITS BOARD AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS38PROGRAMS39Code Rev/LL:lel 123 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

State Health Care Authority Administration Account—1State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $42,061,0002The appropriation in this subsection is subject to the following3

conditions and limitations:4(a) The authority and the public employees' benefits board shall5

consult with the Washington state institute for public policy on the6cost-effectiveness of the wellness plan and any changes to the plan7that can be made to increase the health care efficiency of the8wellness plan. The authority shall report its findings to the9governor and the appropriate committees of the legislature by October1015, 2018.11

(b) The authority and the public employees' benefits board shall12ensure that procurement for employee health benefits during the132019-2021 fiscal biennium is consistent with the funding limitations14provided in part 9 of this act.15

(c) $236,000 of the state health care authority administration16account—state appropriation for fiscal year 2018 and $236,000 of the17state health care authority administration account—state18appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are provided solely to the19affordable care act employer shared responsibility project and are20subject to the conditions, limitations, and review provided in21section 724 of this act.22

(d) All savings resulting from reduced claim costs or other23factors identified after December 31, 2016, must be reserved for24funding employee health benefits in the 2019-2021 fiscal biennium.25Any changes to benefits, including covered prescription drugs, must26be approved by the public employees' benefits board. Upon procuring27benefits for calendar years 2018 and 2019, the public employees'28benefits board shall: (1) Not consider any changes to benefits,29including prescription drugs, without considering comprehensive30analysis of the cost of those changes; and (2) not adopt a package of31benefits and premiums that results in a projected unrestricted32reserve funding level lower than was projected under the assumptions33made prior to procurement. For this purpose, assumptions means34projections about the levels of future claims, costs, enrollment and35other factors, prior to any changes in benefits. The certificates of36coverage agreed to by the health care authority for calendar years372018 and 2019 must ensure that no increases in coverage of38prescription drugs, services, or other benefits may occur prior to39


approval by the public employees' benefits board at the time of1procurement of benefits for the ensuing calendar year.2

(e) Within the amounts appropriated within this section, the3authority, in consultation with one Washington within the office of4financial management, the office of the chief information officer,5and other state agencies with statewide payroll or benefit systems,6shall prepare a report describing options for the replacement of the7Pay 1 information technology system. The report shall evaluate the8potential costs, benefits, and feasibility of integrating the9functions currently performed by Pay 1 into an existing or new10statewide system, as well for a stand-alone system. The report shall11also update the business and system requirements documents previously12developed for a Pay 1 replacement system. This report shall be13provided to the governor and appropriate committees of the14legislature by September 30, 2018.15

(f) $8,000,000 of the health care authority administrative16account—state appropriation is provided solely for implementation of17the school employees' benefits board until the new board commences18provision of benefits on January 1, 2020. This expenditure shall be19reimbursed to the health care authority administrative account from20the newly created school employees' insurance administrative account21after January 1, 2020.22

(g) The public employees' benefits board, in collaboration with23the authority, shall work to ensure that a single platform provider24credentialing system is implemented. The authority and the board25shall ensure that appropriate cost offsets and cost avoidance are26assumed for reduced staff time required for provider credentialing27activity and reductions in improper billing activity when28implementing provider credentialing systems. The board must enter29into an agreement with the authority to pay its share of the costs of30implementing and operating a new provider credentialing system.31

(3) HEALTH BENEFIT EXCHANGE32General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . . $5,184,00033General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . . $5,184,00034General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . $52,837,00035Health Benefit Exchange Account—State Appropriation. . . $56,736,00036


following conditions and limitations:39Code Rev/LL:lel 125 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

(a) The receipt and use of medicaid funds provided to the health1benefit exchange from the health care authority are subject to2compliance with state and federal regulations and policies governing3the Washington apple health programs, including timely and proper4application, eligibility, and enrollment procedures.5

(b)(i) By July 15th and January 15th of each year, the authority6shall make a payment of one-half the general fund—state appropriation7and one-half the health benefit exchange account—state appropriation8to the exchange.9

(ii) For the 2017-2019 biennium, for the purpose of annually10calculating issuer assessments, exchange operational costs may11include up to three months of additional operating costs.12

(iii) The exchange shall monitor actual to projected revenues and13make necessary adjustments in expenditures or carrier assessments to14ensure expenditures do not exceed actual revenues.15

(iv) Payments made from general fund—state appropriation and16health benefit exchange account—state appropriation shall be17available for expenditure for no longer than the period of the18appropriation from which it was made. When the actual cost of19materials and services have been fully determined, and in no event20later than the lapsing of the appropriation, any unexpended balance21of the payment shall be returned to the authority for credit to the22fund or account from which it was made, and under no condition shall23expenditures exceed actual revenue.24

NEW SECTION. Sec. 214. FOR THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION25General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . $2,317,00026General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . $2,359,00027General Fund—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,427,00028


NEW SECTION. Sec. 215. FOR THE BOARD OF INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE30APPEALS31Worker and Community Right-to-Know Account—State32

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,00033Accident Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . $22,437,00034Medical Aid Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . . $22,438,00035



NEW SECTION. Sec. 216. FOR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING1COMMISSION2General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . $21,703,0003General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . $20,705,0004General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation . . . . . . . . . $5,905,0005Death Investigations Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . $148,0006Municipal Criminal Justice Assistance Account—State7

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $460,0008Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority Account—State9

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,167,0001024/7 Sobriety Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . $30,00011



year 2018 and $5,000,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for16fiscal year 2019, are provided to the Washington association of17sheriffs and police chiefs solely to verify the address and residency18of registered sex offenders and kidnapping offenders under RCW199A.44.130. The association may use no more than $50,000 per fiscal20year of the amounts provided on program management activities.21

(2) $1,284,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal22year 2018 and $1,283,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for23fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for seventy-five percent of the24costs of providing six additional statewide basic law enforcement25trainings in each fiscal year. The criminal justice training26commission must schedule its funded classes to minimize wait times27throughout each fiscal year and meet statutory wait time28requirements.29

(3) $745,000 of the general fund—local appropriation is provided30solely to purchase ammunition for the basic law enforcement academy.31Jurisdictions shall reimburse to the criminal justice training32commission the costs of ammunition, based on the average cost of33ammunition per cadet, for cadets that they enroll in the basic law34enforcement academy.35

(4) The criminal justice training commission may not run a basic36law enforcement academy class of fewer than 30 students.37

(5) $100,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal38year 2018 and $100,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for39Code Rev/LL:lel 127 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for a school safety program. The1commission, in collaboration with the school safety center advisory2committee, shall provide the school safety training for all school3administrators and school safety personnel hired after the effective4date of this section.5

(6) $96,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal6year 2018 and $96,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for7fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the school safety center8within the commission. The safety center shall act as an information9dissemination and resource center when an incident occurs in a school10district in Washington or in another state, coordinate activities11relating to school safety, and review and approve manuals and12curricula used for school safety models and training. Through an13interagency agreement, the commission shall provide funding for the14office of the superintendent of public instruction to continue to15develop and maintain a school safety information web site. The school16safety center advisory committee shall develop and revise the17training program, using the best practices in school safety, for all18school safety personnel. The commission shall provide research-19related programs in school safety and security issues beneficial to20both law enforcement and schools.21

(7) $146,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal22year 2018 and $146,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for23fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the costs of providing24statewide advanced driving training with the use of a driving25simulator.26

(8) $679,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal27year 2018 and $587,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for28fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for implementation of chapter29261, Laws of 2017 (SHB 1501) (attempts to obtain firearms).30

(9) $57,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal31year 2018 is provided solely for implementation of chapter 295, Laws32of 2017 (SHB 1258) (first responders/disability).33

(10) $198,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal34year 2018 and $414,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for35fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for implementation of chapter36290, Laws of 2017 (ESHB 1109) (victims of sexual assault).37

(11) $117,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal38year 2018, $117,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for39


fiscal year 2019, and $1,000,000 of the Washington auto theft1prevention account—state appropriation are provided solely for the2first responder building mapping information system.3

(12) $595,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal4year 2018 and $595,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for5fiscal year 2019 are provided solely to continue crisis intervention6training required in chapter 87, Laws of 2015.7

(13) $250,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal8year 2018 and $250,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for9fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the criminal justice10training commission to deliver research-based programs to instruct,11guide, and support local law enforcement agencies in fostering the12"guardian philosophy" of policing, which emphasizes de-escalating13conflicts and reducing the use of force.14

(14) $429,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal15year 2018 and $429,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for16fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for expenditure into the17nonappropriated Washington internet crimes against children account18for the implementation of chapter 84, Laws of 2015.19

(15) $842,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal20year 2018 and $353,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for21fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the purpose of creating and22funding on an ongoing basis the: (a) Updating and providing of basic23and in-service training for peace officers and corrections officers24that emphasizes de-escalation and use of less lethal force; and (b)25creation and provision of an evidence-based leadership development26program, in partnership with Microsoft, that trains, equips, and27supports law enforcement leaders using research-based strategies to28reduce crime and improve public trust.29

(16) $100,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal30year 2018 and $100,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for31fiscal year 2019 are provided solely to the Washington association of32sheriffs and police chiefs to fund pilot projects in Benton county to33support local law enforcement education for law enforcement, medical34professionals, first responders, courts, educators, and others to35raise awareness and identifying warning signs of human trafficking.36Any educational opportunities created through the pilot projects in37Benton county may provide access for adjacent counties if resources38and availability permits.39


(17) $500,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal1year 2018 is provided solely to the Washington association of2sheriffs and police chiefs to administer statewide training in the3use of the Washington state gang database, established in compliance4with RCW 43.43.762, and provide grant funding to ensure agencies5enter appropriate and reliable data into the database. The training6shall develop professionals with regional responsibilities for7database administration throughout the state.8

NEW SECTION. Sec. 217. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND9INDUSTRIES10General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . $7,671,00011General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . $8,897,00012General Fund—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . $11,876,00013Asbestos Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . $527,00014Electrical License Account—State Appropriation . . . . . $52,100,00015Farm Labor Contractor Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . $28,00016Worker and Community Right-to-Know Account—State17

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $993,00018Public Works Administration Account—State19

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,303,00020Manufactured Home Installation Training21

Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $378,00022Accident Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . $320,314,00023Accident Account—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . . $16,765,00024Medical Aid Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . $333,053,00025Medical Aid Account—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . $3,739,00026Plumbing Certificate Account—State Appropriation . . . . . $1,882,00027Pressure Systems Safety Account—State Appropriation . . . $4,442,00028Construction Registration Inspection Account—State29



(1)(a) $100,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for34fiscal year 2018 is provided solely to engage in rule making under35RCW 49.46.020 to review the minimum wage for employees under eighteen36years of age in light of the enactment of Initiative Measure No.37


1433. In the development of a proposed rule for public comment and1consideration, the department shall consider:2

(i) Academic research on the contribution employment has on high3school graduation rates; admission to institutions of higher4education, apprenticeship programs, and other post-secondary5educational opportunities; and earnings outcomes later in life;6

(ii) Data, where available, on the impact on teen employment in7cities that have implemented increases in their minimum wage;8

(iii) Options that provide incentives for employers to hire teen9workers in their first job, or in roles connected to training10programs; and11

(iv) Options that insure the safety of teens and adherence to12state and federal youth employment laws.13

(b) The results of the review and a proposed rule for14consideration must be complete by December 1, 2017.15

(2)(a) $250,000 of the medical aid account—state appropriation16and $250,000 of the accident fund—state appropriation are provided17solely for the department to conduct a study on occupational disease18claims. The purpose of the study is to identify medical providers who19are inappropriately submitting occupational diseases claims and to20develop best practices to better identify where employment is the21proximate cause of diseases and conditions that are covered under22industrial insurance. The study must specifically develop new tools23and practices for the department and medical providers to use to24assess when a disease or infection is proximately caused by25distinctive conditions in employment as opposed to exposure to the26disease or infection outside of his or her employment or as an27ordinary condition of life to which the general public is exposed28without regard to employment. The department, in consultation with29the workers' compensation advisory committee, may select distinct30diseases, infections, or conditions for review such as hearing loss.31

(b) The department must work with its appropriate advisory32committees to develop the study and provide a written report on the33study to the appropriate committees of the legislature in December342017 and December 2018.35

(3) $123,000 of the accident account—state appropriation and36$22,000 of the medical aid—state appropriation are provided solely37for implementation of chapter 150, Laws of 2017 (House Bill No. 1906)38(farm internship).39


(4) The department, in collaboration with the health care1authority, shall work to ensure that a single platform provider2credentialing system is implemented. The authority and department3shall ensure that appropriate cost offsets and cost avoidance are4assumed for reduced staff time required for provider credentialing5activity and reductions in improper billing activity when6implementing provider credentialing systems. The department must7enter into an agreement with the health care authority to pay its8share of the costs of implementing and operating a new provider9credentialing system.10

(5) $6,124,000 of the accident account—state appropriation and11$5,989,000 of the medical aid account—state appropriation are12provided solely for business transformation projects and are subject13to the conditions, limitations, and review provided in section 724 of14this act.15

(6) $19,128,000 of the construction registration inspection16account—state appropriation is provided solely to implement House17Bill No. 1716 (construction inspection account). If the bill is not18enacted by July 31, 2017, the amounts provided in this subsection19shall lapse.20

(7) $2,000,000 of the accident account—state appropriation and21$2,000,000 of the medical account—state appropriation are provided22solely for a contract with a workforce institute to provide23supplemental instruction for information technology apprentices.24Funds spent for this purpose must be matched by an equal amount of25funding from the information technology industry members.26

NEW SECTION. Sec. 218. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS27(1) HEADQUARTERS28

General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . $2,004,00029General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . $1,997,00030Charitable, Educational, Penal, and Reformatory31

Institutions Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . $10,00032TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,011,00033

The appropriations in this subsection are subject to the34following conditions and limitations: $85,000 of the general fund—35state appropriation for fiscal year 2018 and $84,000 of the general36fund—state appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for37


the implementation of chapter 173, Laws of 2017 (ESSB 1802)1(veterans' shared leave pool).2

(2) FIELD SERVICES3General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . $6,220,0004General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . $6,278,0005General Fund—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,751,0006General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation . . . . . . . . . $4,799,0007Veteran Estate Management Account—Private/Local8

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $666,0009TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,714,00010


(a) $300,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal13year 2018 and $300,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for14fiscal year 2019 are provided solely to provide crisis and emergency15relief and education, training, and employment assistance to veterans16and their families in their communities through the veterans17innovation program.18

(b) $200,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal19year 2018 and $200,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for20fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the implementation of21chapter 192, Laws of 2017 (SB 5849) (veterans' services).22

(c) $110,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal23year 2018 and $110,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for24fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the expansion of the25veterans conservation corps by fifteen paid internships.26

(3) INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES27General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . $2,105,00028General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . $2,307,00029General Fund—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . $93,767,00030General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation . . . . . . . . $35,687,00031


NEW SECTION. Sec. 219. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH33General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . $71,759,00034General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . $72,148,00035General Fund—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . $550,186,00036General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation . . . . . . . . $185,189,00037Code Rev/LL:lel 133 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

Hospital Data Collection Account—State Appropriation . . . . $348,0001Health Professions Account—State Appropriation . . . . . $129,629,0002Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account—State Appropriation . . . $623,0003Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Care Systems4

Trust Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . $9,247,0005Safe Drinking Water Account—State Appropriation . . . . . $5,678,0006Drinking Water Assistance Account—Federal7

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,016,0008Waterworks Operator Certification—State Appropriation . . $1,671,0009Drinking Water Assistance Administrative Account—State10

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $372,00011Site Closure Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . $169,00012Biotoxin Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . $1,972,00013State Toxics Control Account—State Appropriation . . . . . $4,259,00014Medicaid Fraud Penalty Account—State Appropriation . . . . . $938,00015Medical Test Site Licensure Account—State16

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,594,00017Youth Tobacco and Vapor Products Prevention Account—State18

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,963,00019Dedicated Marijuana Account—State Appropriation20


(FY 2019). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,766,00023Public Health Supplemental Account—Private/Local24

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,248,00025Accident Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . $344,00026Medical Aid Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . $53,00027Suicide-Safer Homes Project Account—State Appropriation. . . $50,00028


conditions and limitations:31(1) The department of health shall not initiate any services that32

will require expenditure of state general fund moneys unless33expressly authorized in this act or other law. The department of34health and the state board of health shall not implement any new or35amended rules pertaining to primary and secondary school facilities36until the rules and a final cost estimate have been presented to the37legislature, and the legislature has formally funded implementation38


of the rules through the omnibus appropriations act or by statute.1The department may seek, receive, and spend, under RCW 43.79.2602through 43.79.282, federal moneys not anticipated in this act as long3as the federal funding does not require expenditure of state moneys4for the program in excess of amounts anticipated in this act. If the5department receives unanticipated unrestricted federal moneys, those6moneys shall be spent for services authorized in this act or in any7other legislation that provides appropriation authority, and an equal8amount of appropriated state moneys shall lapse. Upon the lapsing of9any moneys under this subsection, the office of financial management10shall notify the legislative fiscal committees. As used in this11subsection, "unrestricted federal moneys" includes block grants and12other funds that federal law does not require to be spent on13specifically defined projects or matched on a formula basis by state14funds.15

(2) During the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium, each person subject to16RCW 43.70.110(3)(c) is required to pay only one surcharge of up to17twenty-five dollars annually for the purposes of RCW 43.70.112,18regardless of how many professional licenses the person holds.19

(3) In accordance with RCW 43.20B.110, 43.135.055, and 71.24.035,20the department is authorized to adopt license and certification fees21in fiscal years 2018 and 2019 to support the costs of the regulatory22program. The department's fee schedule shall have differential rates23for providers with proof of accreditation from organizations that the24department has determined to have substantially equivalent standards25to those of the department, including but not limited to the joint26commission on accreditation of health care organizations, the27commission on accreditation of rehabilitation facilities, and the28council on accreditation. To reflect the reduced costs associated29with regulation of accredited programs, the department's fees for30organizations with such proof of accreditation must reflect the lower31costs of licensing for these programs than for other organizations32which are not accredited.33

(4)(a) $5,000,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for34fiscal year 2018 and $5,000,000 of the general fund—state35appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the36department to support the local health jurisdictions to improve their37ability to address (i) communicable disease monitoring and prevention38and (ii) chronic disease and injury prevention. The department and39representatives of local health jurisdictions must work together to40Code Rev/LL:lel 135 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

arrive at a mutually acceptable allocation and distribution of funds1and to determine the best accountability measures to ensure efficient2and effective use of funds, emphasizing the use of shared services.3

(b) By December 31, 2017, the department shall provide a4preliminary report, and by November 30, 2018, a final report, to the5appropriate committees of the legislature regarding:6

(i) The allocation of funding, as provided in this subsection, to7the local health jurisdictions;8

(ii) Steps taken by the local health jurisdictions that received9funding to improve communicable disease monitoring and prevention and10chronic disease and injury prevention;11

(iii) An assessment of the effectiveness of the steps taken by12local health jurisdictions and the criteria measured; and13

(iv) Any recommendations for future models for service delivery14to address communicable and chronic diseases.15

(5)(a) $1,000,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for16fiscal year 2018 and $1,000,000 of the general fund—state17appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the18department, as part of foundational public health services, to19implement strategies to control the spread of communicable diseases20and other health threats. These strategies may include updating or21replacing equipment in the state public health laboratory; addressing22health inequities among state residents; reporting on the root cause23analyses of adverse events at medical facilities; performing critical24activities to prevent adverse health consequences of hepatitis C; or25assessing information technology system consolidation and26modernization opportunities for statewide public health data systems.27

(b) By November 30, 2018, the department shall develop a28statewide governmental public health improvement plan and provide it29to the appropriate committees of the legislature.30

(6) $26,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal31year 2018 and $10,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for32fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the implementation of33chapter 295, Laws of 2017 (SHB 1258) (first responders/disability).34

(7) Within amounts appropriated in this section, funding is35provided to implement chapter 312, Laws of 2017 (SSB 5046) (language36of public notices).37


(8) $39,000 of the general fund—local appropriation is provided1solely for the implementation of chapter 249, Laws of 2017 (ESHB21714) (nurse staffing plans).3

(9) $27,000 of the health professions account—state appropriation4and $50,000 of the Suicide-Safer Homes Project account are provided5solely for the implementation of chapter 262, Laws of 2017 (E2SHB61612) (reducing access to lethal means).7

(10) $269,000 of the health professions account—state8appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapter9297, Laws of 2017 (ESHB 1427) (opioid treatment program).10

(11) $350,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal11year 2018 and $350,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for12fiscal year 2019 are provided to the department solely to cover costs13of providing increased capacity under existing contracts with suicide14prevention lines to respond to calls to the national suicide15prevention lifeline.16

(12) $40,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal17year 2018 and $40,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for18fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the midwifery licensure and19regulatory program to supplement revenue from fees. The department20shall charge no more than five hundred twenty-five dollars annually21for new or renewed licenses for the midwifery program.22

(13)(a) Within amounts appropriated in this section, the23department, in consultation with advocacy groups and experts that24focus on hunger and poverty issues, shall produce a report regarding25ongoing nutrition assistance programs funded by the United States26department of agriculture and administered in Washington state. The27report must be a compilation, by program, of data already collected28by the department of social and health services, the department of29health, the office of the superintendent of public instruction, and30the Washington state department of agriculture, and it must include,31where available, but is not limited to:32

(i) The number of people in Washington who are eligible for the33program;34

(ii) The number of people in Washington who participated in the35program;36

(iii) The average annual participation rate in the program;37(iv) Participation rates by geographic distribution; and38(v) The annual federal funding of the program in Washington.39


(b) The department shall report to the appropriate committees of1the legislature and to the governor. An initial report is due by2April 30, 2018, and a second report is due by April 30, 2019.3

(14) Information technology projects or investments and proposed4projects or investments impacting time capture, payroll and payment5processes and systems eligibility, case management, and authorization6systems within the department of health are subject to technical7oversight by the office of the state chief information officer.8

(15) $2,604,000 of the health professions account—state9appropriation is provided solely for the medical quality assurance10commission to address increased workload.11

(16) $896,000 of the health professions account—state12appropriation is provided solely for the pharmacy commission to13improve research and communication to pharmacies regarding the14development and implementation of new and changing rules.15

(17) $9,000,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation is16provided solely for the department to implement projects and17activities during the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium that are designed to18improve the health and well-being of individuals living with human19immunodeficiency virus, including:20

(a) A health disparity project to increase access to dental,21mental health, and housing services for populations that have22historically experienced limited access to needed services, including23Latino individuals in central Washington;24

(b) A project to establish a peer-to-peer network for individuals25living with human immunodeficiency virus. Trained navigators will26work to link individuals living with human immunodeficiency virus to27medical care, housing support, training, and other needed services;28

(c) A project to expand the MAX clinic within Harborview hospital29to serve an increased number of high-need clients and establishing a30MAX clinic to serve high-need clients in Pierce county. This project31shall also provide statewide training for staff of the department, of32local health jurisdictions, and of providers of services for persons33with human immunodeficiency virus;34

(d) The development of a single eligibility portal to allow35statewide usage and streamlined case management for individuals who36are living with human immunodeficiency virus and receiving public37health services; and38


(e) An assessment and evaluation of the effectiveness of each of1the projects outlined in subsections (a) through (d) of this2subsection.3

(18) $6,096,000 of the general fund—local appropriation is4provided solely for the department to target its efforts in the HIV5early intervention program toward populations with health6disparities.7

(19) $1,118,000 of the general fund—local appropriation is8provided solely for equipment, testing supplies, and materials9necessary to add x-linked adrenoleukodystrophy to the mandatory10newborn screening panel. The department is authorized to increase the11newborn screening fee by $8.10.12

(20) $1,500,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for13fiscal year 2018 and $1,500,000 of the general fund—state14appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for:15

(a) Increased screening, case management, and an electronic data16reporting system to identify children who are at the highest risk of17having elevated levels of lead in their blood, prioritizing children18who live in areas where the risk is highest; and19

(b) Sampling and testing of drinking water and water fixtures in20public schools. The department, in collaboration with the educational21service districts, must prioritize testing within elementary schools22where drinking water and water fixtures have not been tested for23contaminants at any time, and elementary schools where drinking water24and water fixtures have not been tested within the past three years.25Consistent with the United States environmental protection agency's26manual, "3Ts for Reducing Lead in Drinking Water in Schools—Revised27Technical Guidance," the department must develop guidance and testing28protocols for the lead action level for drinking water and for29testing drinking water and drinking water fixtures in public and30private schools. The guidance must include:31

(i) Actions to take if test results exceed the federal action32level or public drinking water standard;33

(ii) Recommendations to schools on prioritizing fixture34replacement, and options for further reducing lead, including35replacement of fixtures or use of certified filters when results are36below the federal action level for schools, but exceed the maximum37level recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics; and38


(iii) Recommendations for communicating test results and risk to1parents and the community, including that there is no safe level of2lead in water and that action may be warranted even if levels are3below the action level.4

(21) $277,000 of the general fund—local appropriation is provided5solely to implement chapter 207, Laws of 2017 (E2SHB 1819)6(children's mental health).7

(22) $130,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal8year 2018 and $130,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for9fiscal year 2019 are provided solely to increase the funding for the10breast, cervical, and colon health program administered by the11department.12

(23) Within the amounts appropriated in this section, and in13accordance with RCW 43.20B.110 and 70.41.100, the department shall14set fees to include the full costs of the performance of inspections15pursuant to RCW 70.41.080.16

(24) Within the amounts appropriated in this section, and in17accordance with RCW 43.70.110 and 71.12.470, the department shall set18fees to include the full costs of the performance of inspections19pursuant to RCW 71.12.485.20

(25) $250,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal21year 2018 and $250,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for22fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the department to contract23with a nongovernmental entity that has experience in adapting global24health strategies to underserved communities for a pilot program to25develop strategies to address health disparities in rural26communities. The program should engage marginalized communities in27order to identify barriers and social determinants that most impact28health, including access to housing and food and economic stability.29The department must report to the legislature by December 1, 2018,30regarding identified barriers and any recommendations for31interventions.32

(26) $27,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal33year 2018 and $16,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for34fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the implementation of35chapter 273, Laws of 2017 (E2SHB 1358) (community assistance referral36programs).37


(27) $224,000 of the health professions account—state1appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapter2320, Laws of 2017 (SSB 5322) (dentists and third parties).3

(28) $93,000 of the health professions account—state4appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapter5101, Laws of 2017 (ESHB 1431) (osteopathic medicine and surgery).6

(29) $82,000 of the general fund—local appropriation is provided7solely for the implementation of chapter 263, Laws of 2017 (SSB 5152)8(pediatric transitional care).9

(30) $25,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal10year 2018 is provided solely for the department to prepare and submit11a report about the certificate of need program to the governor and12the appropriate fiscal and policy committees of the legislature by13October 1, 2017. By health care setting, for each of the preceding14ten fiscal years, the report must show the total number of15applications, the total number of accepted applications, the total16number of beds requested, the total number of beds approved, and a17summary of the most common reasons for declining an application. The18report must include suggestions for modifying the program to increase19the number of successful applications. At least one suggestion must20address the goal of adding psychiatric beds within hospitals.21

(31) The department, in collaboration with the health care22authority, shall work to ensure that a single platform provider23credentialing system is implemented. The authority and department24shall ensure that appropriate cost offsets and cost avoidance are25assumed for reduced staff time required for provider credentialing26activity and reductions in improper billing activity when27implementing provider credentialing systems.28

(32) $28,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal29year 2018 and $28,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for30fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for staffing capacity at the31department to support a performance audit of the fee-setting process32for each health profession licensed by the department.33

(33) The appropriations in this section include sufficient34funding for the implementation of chapter 294, Laws of 2017 (SSB355835) (health outcomes/pregnancy).36

NEW SECTION. Sec. 220. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS37(1) ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES38


General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . $64,492,0001General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . $64,219,0002


following conditions and limitations:5(a) $35,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal6

year 2018 and $35,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for7fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the support of a statewide8council on mentally ill offenders that includes as its members9representatives of community-based mental health treatment programs,10current or former judicial officers, and directors and commanders of11city and county jails and state prison facilities. The council will12investigate and promote cost-effective approaches to meeting the13long-term needs of adults and juveniles with mental disorders who14have a history of offending or who are at-risk of offending,15including their mental health, physiological, housing, employment,16and job training needs.17

(b)(i) During the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium, the department must18revise its agreements and contracts with vendors to include a19provision to require that each vendor agrees to equality among its20workers by ensuring similarly employed individuals are compensated as21equals as follows:22

(A) Employees are similarly employed if the individuals work for23the same employer, the performance of the job requires comparable24skill, effort, and responsibility, and the jobs are performed under25similar working conditions. Job titles alone are not determinative of26whether employees are similarly employed;27

(B) Vendors may allow differentials in compensation for its28workers based in good faith on any of the following:29

(I) A seniority system; a merit system; a system that measures30earnings by quantity or quality of production; a bona fide job-31related factor or factors; or a bona fide regional difference in32compensation levels.33

(II) A bona fide job-related factor or factors may include, but34not be limited to, education, training, or experience, that is:35Consistent with business necessity; not based on or derived from a36gender-based differential; and accounts for the entire differential.37


(III) A bona fide regional difference in compensation level must1be: Consistent with business necessity; not based on or derived from2a gender-based differential; and account for the entire differential.3

(ii) The provision must allow for the termination of the contract4if the department or department of enterprise services determines5that the vendor is not in compliance with this agreement or contract6term.7

(iii) The department must implement this provision with any new8contract and at the time of renewal of any existing contract.9

(c) $865,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal10year 2018 and $587,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for11fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for information technology12business solutions and are subject to the conditions, limitations,13and review provided in section 724 of this act.14

(d) The department, in collaboration with the health care15authority, shall work to ensure that a single platform provider16credentialing system is implemented. The authority and department17shall ensure that appropriate cost offsets and cost avoidance are18assumed for reduced staff time required for provider credentialing19activity and reductions in improper billing activity when20implementing provider credentialing systems.21

(2) CORRECTIONAL OPERATIONS22General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . $541,061,00023General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . $562,878,00024General Fund—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . $818,00025Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority Account—State26

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,608,00027TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,109,365,00028


(a) The department may contract for beds statewide to the extent31that it is at no net cost to the department. The department shall32calculate and report the average cost per offender per day, inclusive33of all services, on an annual basis for a facility that is34representative of average medium or lower offender costs. The35duration of the contracts may be for up to four years. The department36shall not pay a rate greater than $85 per day per offender for all37costs associated with the offender while in the local correctional38facility to include programming and health care costs, or the39Code Rev/LL:lel 143 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

equivalent of $85 per day per bed including programming and health1care costs for full units. The capacity provided at local2correctional facilities must be for offenders whom the department of3corrections defines as medium or lower security offenders.4Programming provided for inmates held in local jurisdictions is5included in the rate, and details regarding the type and amount of6programming, and any conditions regarding transferring offenders must7be negotiated with the department as part of any contract. Local8jurisdictions must provide health care to offenders that meet9standards set by the department. The local jail must provide all10medical care including unexpected emergent care. The department must11utilize a screening process to ensure that offenders with existing12extraordinary medical/mental health needs are not transferred to13local jail facilities. If extraordinary medical conditions develop14for an inmate while at a jail facility, the jail may transfer the15offender back to the department, subject to terms of the negotiated16agreement. Health care costs incurred prior to transfer are the17responsibility of the jail.18

(b) $501,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal19year 2018 and $501,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for20fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the department to maintain21the facility, property, and assets at the institution formerly known22as the maple lane school in Rochester.23

(c) $1,379,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal24year 2018, and $1,379,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for25fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the department to contract26for the use of inmate bed capacity in lieu of prison beds operated by27the state to meet prison capacity needs.28

(d) $250,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal29year 2018 and $250,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for30fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the department to enter into31an agreement to purchase electricity for the Monroe correctional32complex from a sawmill waste cogeneration system that is connected to33a lumber mill that employs at least 150 people. The agreement cannot34increase the total cost for the purchase of electricity for the35entire complex.36

(e) Within the amounts appropriated in this section, funding is37provided to implement chapter 335, Laws of 2017 (SB 5037) (DUI 4th38offense/felony).39


(f) The appropriations in this section include sufficient funding1for the implementation of chapter 226, Laws of 2017 (HB 1153)2(vulnerable persons/crimes).3

(g) The appropriations in this section include sufficient funding4for the implementation of Senate Bill No. 5934 (concerning convicted5persons).6

(i) Within the amounts appropriated in this section, the7department of corrections must review the use of full body scanners8at state correctional facilities for women to reduce the frequency of9strip and body cavity searches and report with recommendations to the10governor and the appropriate legislative committees by November 15,112017. The report must address the cost of technology, installation,12and maintenance; the benefits to personnel and inmates; information13regarding accumulated exposure to radiation; and general guidelines14for implementation at a pilot facility.15

(3) COMMUNITY SUPERVISION16General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . $181,670,00017General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . $187,807,00018General Fund—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,368,00019


following conditions and limitations:22(a) The department of corrections shall contract with local and23

tribal governments for the provision of jail capacity to house24offenders who violate the terms of their community supervision. A25contract shall not have a cost of incarceration in excess of $85 per26day per offender. A contract shall not have a year-to-year increase27in excess of three percent per year. The contracts may include rates28for the medical care of offenders which exceed the daily cost of29incarceration and the limitation on year-to-year increases, provided30that medical payments conform to the department's offender health31plan and pharmacy formulary, and all off-site medical expenses are32preapproved by department utilization management staff.33

(b) The department shall engage in ongoing mitigation strategies34to reduce the costs associated with community supervision violators,35including improvements in data collection and reporting and36alternatives to short-term confinement for low-level violators.37

(c) By January 1, 2018, the department of corrections shall38provide a report to the office of financial management and the39Code Rev/LL:lel 145 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

appropriate fiscal and policy committees of the legislature to1include a review of the department's policies and procedures related2to swift and certain sanctioning, and identification of legal3decisions that impact caseload and operations. The report shall4include recommendations for improving public and staff safety while5decreasing recidivism through improved alignment of the department's6policies and procedures with current best practices concerning swift7and certain sanctioning. The report shall include a review of8department practices, legal decisions that impact caseload and9operations, an analysis of current best practices in other10jurisdictions that have adopted swift and certain sanctioning, and11recommendations to improve the department's practices and procedures.12

(d) Within the amounts appropriated in this section, funding is13provided to implement chapter 335, Laws of 2017 (SB 5037) (DUI 4th14offense/felony).15

(e) The appropriations in this section include sufficient funding16for the implementation of Senate Bill No. 5934 (concerning convicted17persons).18

(4) CORRECTIONAL INDUSTRIES19General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . $5,985,00020General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . $6,085,00021

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,070,00022(5) INTERAGENCY PAYMENTS23


TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85,267,00026(6) OFFENDER CHANGE27



following conditions and limitations:32(a) The department of corrections shall use funds appropriated in33

this subsection (6) for offender programming. The department shall34develop and implement a written comprehensive plan for offender35programming that prioritizes programs which follow the risk-needs-36responsivity model, are evidence-based, and have measurable outcomes.37The department is authorized to discontinue ineffective programs and38


to repurpose underspent funds according to the priorities in the1written plan.2

(b) Within the amounts appropriated in this section, funding is3provided to implement chapter 335, Laws of 2017 (SB 5037) (DUI 4th4offense/felony).5

(7) HEALTH CARE SERVICES6General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . $128,680,0007General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . $127,782,0008


following conditions and limitations: The state prison medical11facilities may use funds appropriated in this subsection to purchase12goods and supplies through hospital or other group purchasing13organizations when it is cost effective to do so.14

NEW SECTION. Sec. 221. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SERVICES FOR THE15BLIND16General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . $2,478,00017General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . $2,525,00018General Fund—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,276,0019General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . $60,00020


NEW SECTION. Sec. 222. FOR THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY DEPARTMENT22General Fund—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . $216,993,00023General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation . . . . . . . . $35,426,00024Unemployment Compensation Administration Account—Federal25

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $270,643,00026Administrative Contingency Account—State Appropriation . $20,386,00027Employment Service Administrative Account—State28

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $53,555,00029Family and Medical Leave Insurance Account—State30




(1) The department is directed to maximize the use of federal1funds. The department must update its budget annually to align2expenditures with anticipated changes in projected revenues.3

(2) $4,152,000 of the unemployment compensation administration4account—federal appropriation is provided solely to the unemployment5tax and benefits systems and is subject to the conditions,6limitations, and review provided in section 724 of this act.7

(3) $82,000,000 of the family and medical leave insurance account8—state appropriation is provided solely for implementation of9Substitute House Bill No. 1116 (family and medical leave insurance),10Senate Bill No. 5975 (paid family and medical leave), or Senate Bill11No. 5032 (family and medical leave insurance). If none of the bills12are enacted by July 31, 2017, the amount provided in this subsection13shall lapse.14

(4) $240,000 of the administrative contingency account—state15appropriation is provided solely for the employment security16department to contract with a center for workers in King county. The17amount appropriated in this subsection shall be used by the18contracted center for workers to support initiatives that generate19high-skill, high-wage jobs; improve workforce and training systems;20improve service delivery for dislocated workers; and build alliances21with community and environmental organizations.22

NEW SECTION. Sec. 223. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH,23AND FAMILIES24

(1) CHILDREN AND FAMILIES SERVICES PROGRAM25General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . $366,467,00026General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . $236,770,00027General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . $1,477,00028Domestic Violence Prevention Account—State29



(a) $748,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal34year 2019 is provided solely to contract for the operation of one35pediatric interim care center. The center shall provide residential36care for up to thirteen children through two years of age. Seventy-37five percent of the children served by the center must be in need of38Code Rev/LL:lel 148 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

special care as a result of substance abuse by their mothers. The1center shall also provide on-site training to biological, adoptive,2or foster parents. The center shall provide at least three months of3consultation and support to the parents accepting placement of4children from the center. The center may recruit new and current5foster and adoptive parents for infants served by the center. The6department shall not require case management as a condition of the7contract.8

(b) $253,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal9year 2019 is provided solely for the costs of hub home foster10families that provide a foster care delivery model that includes a11licensed hub home. Use of the hub home model is intended to support12foster parent retention, improve child outcomes, and encourage the13least restrictive community placements for children in out-of-home14care.15

(c) $579,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal16year 2019 and $55,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation are17provided solely for a receiving care center east of the Cascade18mountains.19

(d) $990,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal20year 2019 is provided solely for services provided through children's21advocacy centers.22

(e) $1,351,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal23year 2019 is provided solely for implementation of performance-based24contracts for family support and related services pursuant to RCW2574.13B.020.26

(f) $7,173,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal27year 2019 and $6,022,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation28are provided solely for family assessment response.29

(g) $94,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal30year 2019 is provided solely for a contract with a child advocacy31center in Spokane to provide continuum of care services for children32who have experienced abuse or neglect and their families.33

(h) $2,933,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal34year 2019 and $876,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation are35provided solely for the department to reduce the caseload ratios of36social workers serving children in foster care to promote decreased37lengths of stay and to make progress towards achievement of the Braam38settlement caseload outcome.39


(i)(A) $540,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for1fiscal year 2019, $328,000 of the general fund private/local2appropriation, and $126,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation3are provided solely for a contract with an educational advocacy4provider with expertise in foster care educational outreach. The5amounts in this subsection are provided solely for contracted6education coordinators to assist foster children in succeeding in7K-12 and higher education systems and to assure a focus on education8during the department's transition to performance-based contracts.9Funding must be prioritized to regions with high numbers of foster10care youth, or regions where backlogs of youth that have formerly11requested educational outreach services exist. The department is12encouraged to use private matching funds to maintain educational13advocacy services.14

(B) The department shall contract with the office of the15superintendent of public instruction, which in turn shall contract16with a nongovernmental entity or entities to provide educational17advocacy services pursuant to RCW 28A.300.590.18

(j) The department shall continue to implement policies to reduce19the percentage of parents requiring supervised visitation, including20clarification of the threshold for transition from supervised to21unsupervised visitation prior to reunification.22

(k) $111,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal23year 2019 and $26,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation are24provided solely for a base rate increase for licensed family child25care providers. In addition, $45,000 of the general fund—state26appropriation for fiscal year 2019 and $11,000 of the general fund—27federal appropriation are provided solely for increasing paid28professional days from three days to five days for licensed family29child care providers. Amounts in this subsection are provided solely30for the 2017-2019 collective bargaining agreement covering family31child care providers as set forth in section 940 of this act. Amounts32provided in this subsection are contingent on the enactment of Senate33Bill No. 5969 (transparency in public employee collective34bargaining). If the bill is not enacted by July 31, 2017, the amounts35provided in this subsection (k) shall lapse.36

(l) $321,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal37year 2019 and $133,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation are38


provided solely to implement chapter 265, Laws of 2017 (SHB 1867)1(ext. foster care transitions).2

(m) $400,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal3year 2019 is provided solely for a contract with a national nonprofit4organization to, in partnership with private matching funds,5subcontract with a community organization for specialized, enhanced6adoption placement services for legally free children in state7custody. The contract must supplement, but not supplant, the work of8the department to secure permanent adoptive homes for children.9

(n) $375,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal10year 2019 and $56,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation are11provided solely for the department to develop, implement, and expand12strategies to improve the capacity, reliability, and effectiveness of13contracted visitation services for children in temporary out-of-home14care and their parents and siblings. Strategies may include, but are15not limited to, increasing mileage reimbursement for providers,16offering transportation-only contract options, and mechanisms to17reduce the level of parent-child supervision when doing so is in the18best interest of the child. The department must submit an analysis of19the strategies and associated outcomes no later than October 1, 2018.20

(o) $3,600,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal21year 2019 is provided solely for state supplemental payments for the22state maintenance of effort requirement to qualify for medicaid23federal financial participation.24

(p) $1,018,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal25year 2019 and $195,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation are26provided solely for a six percent base rate increase for child care27center providers, effective September 1, 2017.28

(q) $1,230,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal29year 2019 and $78,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation are30provided solely to increase the travel reimbursement for in-home31service providers.32

(r) The department is encouraged to control exceptional33reimbursement decisions so that the child's needs are met without34excessive costs.35

(s) $1,342,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal36year 2019 and $959,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation are37provided solely to implement Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No.385890 (foster care and adoption). Within the amounts provided in this39


section, $366,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal1year 2019 and $174,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation are2provided solely for short-term care for licensed foster families. If3the bill is not enacted by July 31, 2017, the amounts provided in4this subsection shall lapse.5

(t) $197,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal6year 2019 is provided solely for the department to conduct biennial7inspections and certifications of facilities, both overnight and day8shelters, that serve those who are under 18 years old and are9homeless.10

(2) EARLY LEARNING PROGRAM11General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . $126,721,00012General Fund—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . $148,179,00013Education Legacy Trust Account—State Appropriation . . . $14,192,00014Home Visiting Services Account—State Appropriation . . . . $3,191,00015Home Visiting Services Account—Federal Appropriation . . $11,708,00016WA Opportunity Pathways Account—State Appropriation . . . $40,000,00017


conditions and limitations:20(a) $67,938,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for21

fiscal year 2019, $12,125,000 of the education legacy trust account—22state appropriation, and $40,000,000 of the opportunity pathways23account appropriation are provided solely for the early childhood24education and assistance program. These amounts shall support at25least 13,491 slots in fiscal year 2019.26

(b) $200,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal27year 2019 is provided solely to develop and provide culturally28relevant supports for parents, family, and other caregivers.29

(c) The department is the lead agency for and recipient of the30federal child care and development fund grant. Amounts within this31grant shall be used to fund child care licensing, quality32initiatives, agency administration, and other costs associated with33child care subsidies. The department shall transfer a portion of this34grant to the department of social and health services to fund the35child care subsidies paid by the department of social and health36services on behalf of the department.37


(d)(i) $76,650,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation is1provided solely for the working connections child care program under2RCW 43.215.135. In order to not exceed the appropriated amount, the3department shall manage the program so that the average monthly4caseload does not exceed 33,000 households. The department shall give5prioritized access into the program according to the following order:6

(A) Families applying for or receiving temporary assistance for7needy families (TANF);8

(B) TANF families curing sanction;9(C) Foster children;10(D) Families that include a child with special needs;11(E) Families in which a parent of a child in care is a minor who12


(F) Families with a child residing with a biological parent or16guardian who have received child protective services, child welfare17services, or a family assessment response from the department in the18past six months, and has received a referral for child care as part19of the family's case management;20

(G) Families that received subsidies within the last thirty days21and:22

(I) Have reapplied for subsidies; and23(II) Have household income of two hundred percent federal poverty24

level or below; and25(H) All other eligible families.26(ii) The department, in collaboration with the department of27

social and health services, must submit a final report by December 1,282018, to the governor and the appropriate fiscal and policy29committees of the legislature on quality control measures for the30working connections child care program. The report must include:31

(A) A detailed narrative of the procurement and implementation of32an improved time and attendance system, including a detailed33accounting of the costs of procurement and implementation;34

(B) A comprehensive description of all processes, including35computer algorithms and additional rule development, that the36department and the department of social and health services plan to37establish prior to and after full implementation of the time and38attendance system. At a minimum, processes must be designed to:39


(I) Ensure the department's auditing efforts are informed by1regular and continuous alerts of the potential for overpayments;2

(II) Avoid overpayments to the maximum extent possible and3expediently recover overpayments that have occurred;4

(III) Withhold payment from providers when necessary to5incentivize receipt of the necessary documentation to complete an6audit;7

(IV) Establish methods for reducing future payments or8establishing repayment plans in order to recover any overpayments;9

(V) Sanction providers, including termination of eligibility, who10commit intentional program violations or fail to comply with program11requirements, including compliance with any established repayment12plans; and13

(VI) Consider pursuit of prosecution in cases with fraudulent14activity; and15

(C) A description of the process by which fraud is identified and16how fraud investigations are prioritized and expedited.17

(iii) Beginning July 1, 2018, and annually thereafter, the18department, in collaboration with the department of social and health19services, must report to the governor and the appropriate fiscal and20policy committees of the legislature on the status of overpayments in21the working connections child care program. The report must include22the following information for the previous fiscal year:23

(A) A summary of the number of overpayments that occurred;24(B) The reason for each overpayment;25(C) The total cost of overpayments;26(D) A comparison to overpayments that occurred in the past two27

preceding fiscal years; and28(E) Any planned modifications to internal processes that will29

take place in the coming fiscal year to further reduce the occurrence30of overpayments.31

(e) Within available amounts, the department in consultation with32the office of financial management and the department of social and33health services shall report enrollments and active caseload for the34working connections child care program to the legislative fiscal35committees and the legislative-executive WorkFirst oversight task36force on an agreed upon schedule. The report shall also identify the37number of cases participating in both temporary assistance for needy38families and working connections child care. The department must also39report on the number of children served through contracted slots.40Code Rev/LL:lel 154 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

(f) $1,560,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal1year 2019 and $6,712,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation2are provided solely for the seasonal child care program. If federal3sequestration cuts are realized, cuts to the seasonal child care4program must be proportional to other federal reductions made within5the department.6

(g) $2,522,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal7year 2019 is provided solely for the early childhood intervention8prevention services (ECLIPSE) program. The department shall contract9for ECLIPSE services to provide therapeutic child care and other10specialized treatment services to abused, neglected, at-risk, and/or11drug-affected children. Priority for services shall be given to12children referred from the department.13

(h) $45,359,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for14fiscal year 2019 and $13,954,000 of the general fund—federal15appropriation are provided solely to maintain the requirements set16forth in chapter 7, Laws of 2015, 3rd sp. sess. The department shall17place a ten percent administrative overhead cap on any contract18entered into with the University of Washington. In its annual report19to the governor and the legislature, the department shall report the20total amount of funds spent on the quality rating and improvements21system and the total amount of funds spent on degree incentives,22scholarships, and tuition reimbursements. Of the amounts provided in23this subsection (h), $577,000 of the general fund—state appropriation24for fiscal year 2019 is provided solely for a six percent base rate25increase for child care center providers.26

(i) $1,728,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal27year 2019 is provided solely for reducing barriers for low-income28providers to participate in the early achievers program.29

(j) $300,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal30year 2019 is provided solely for a contract with a nonprofit entity31experienced in the provision of promoting early literacy for children32through pediatric office visits.33

(k) $2,000,000 of the education legacy trust account—state34appropriation is provided solely for early intervention assessment35and services.36

(l) $3,445,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation for37fiscal year 2019 is provided solely for the department to procure a38


time and attendance system and are subject to the conditions,1limitations, and review provided in section 724 of this act.2

(m) Information technology projects or investments and proposed3projects or investments impacting time capture, payroll and payment4processes and systems, eligibility, case management and authorization5systems within the department are subject to technical oversight by6the office of the chief information officer. The department must7collaborate with the office of the chief information officer to8develop a strategic business and technology architecture plan for a9child care attendance and billing system that supports a statewide10architecture.11

(n)(i)(A) The department is required to provide to the education12research and data center, housed at the office of financial13management, data on all state-funded early childhood programs. These14programs include the early support for infants and toddlers, early15childhood education and assistance program (ECEAP), and the working16connections and seasonal subsidized childcare programs including17license exempt facilities or family, friend, and neighbor care. The18data provided by the department to the education research data center19must include information on children who participate in these20programs, including their name and date of birth, and dates the child21received services at a particular facility.22

(B) ECEAP early learning professionals must enter any new23qualifications into the department's professional development24registry starting in the 2015-16 school year, and every school year25thereafter. By October 2017, and every October thereafter, the26department must provide updated ECEAP early learning professional27data to the education research data center.28

(C) The department must request federally funded head start29programs to voluntarily provide data to the department and the30education research data center that is equivalent to what is being31provided for state-funded programs.32

(D) The education research and data center must provide an33updated report on early childhood program participation and K-1234outcomes to the house of representatives appropriations committee and35the senate ways and means committee using available data by March362018 for the school year ending in 2017.37

(ii) The department, in consultation with the department of38social and health services, must withhold payment for services to39early childhood programs that do not report on the name, date of40Code Rev/LL:lel 156 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

birth, and the dates a child received services at a particular1facility.2

(o) The department shall work with state and local law3enforcement, federally recognized tribal governments, and tribal law4enforcement to develop a process for expediting fingerprinting and5data collection necessary to conduct background checks for tribal6early learning and child care providers.7

(p) $2,651,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal8year 2019 is provided solely for the 2017-2019 collective bargaining9agreement covering family child care providers as set forth in10section 940 of this act. Amounts provided in this subsection (p) are11contingent upon the enactment of Senate Bill No. 5969 (transparency12in public employee collective bargaining). If the bill is not enacted13by July 31, 2017, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.14Of the amounts provided in this subsection:15

(i) $273,000 is for a base rate increase;16(ii) $55,000 is for increasing paid professional development days17

from three days to five days;18(iii) $1,708,000 is for the family child care providers 501(c)(3)19

organization for the substitute pool, training and quality20improvement support services, and administration;21

(iv) $114,000 is for increasing licensing incentive payments; and22(v) $500,000 is for needs based grants.23(q) $175,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal24

year 2019 is provided solely for the department to contract with a25nonprofit entity that provides quality improvement services to26participants in the early achievers program to implement a community-27based training module that supports licensed child care providers who28have been rated in early achievers and who are specifically29interested in serving children in the early childhood education and30assistance program. The module must be functionally translated into31Spanish and Somali. The module must prepare trainees to administer32all aspects of the early childhood education and assistance program33for eligible children in their licensed program and must be offered34to 105 child care providers to serve children eligible for the early35childhood education and assistance program by June 30, 2019.36

(r) $219,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal37year 2019 is provided solely for implementation of chapter 236, Laws38of 2017 (SHB 1445) (dual language in early learning & K-12).39


(s) $100,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal1year 2019 is provided solely for implementation of chapter 202, Laws2of 2017 (E2SHB 1713) (children's mental health).3

(t) $317,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal4year 2019 are provided solely for implementation of chapter 162, Laws5of 2017 (SSB 5357) (outdoor early learning programs).6

(3) PROGRAM SUPPORT7General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . $50,448,0008General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . $15,928,0009


following conditions and limitations:12(a) The appropriations provided in this subsection are provided13

solely for implementation of Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill14No. 1661 (child, youth, families department). If the bill is not15enacted by July 31, 2017, the amount provided in this subsection16shall lapse.17

(b)(i) During the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium, the department must18revise its agreements and contracts with vendors to include a19provision to require that each vendor agrees to equality among its20workers by ensuring similarly employed individuals are compensated as21equals as follows:22

(A) Employees are similarly employed if the individuals work for23the same employer, the performance of the job requires comparable24skill, effort, and responsibility, and the jobs are performed under25similar working conditions. Job titles alone are not determinative of26whether employees are similarly employed;27

(B) Vendors may allow differentials in compensation for its28workers based in good faith on any of the following:29

(I) A seniority system; a merit system; a system that measures30earnings by quantity or quality of production; a bona fide job-31related factor or factors; or a bona fide regional difference in32compensation levels.33

(II) A bona fide job-related factor or factors may include, but34not be limited to, education, training, or experience, that is:35Consistent with business necessity; not based on or derived from a36gender-based differential; and accounts for the entire differential.37


(III) A bona fide regional difference in compensation level must1be: Consistent with business necessity; not based on or derived from2a gender-based differential; and account for the entire differential.3

(ii) The provision must allow for the termination of the contract4if the department or department of enterprise services determines5that the vendor is not in compliance with this agreement or contract6term.7

(iii) The department must implement this provision with any new8contract and at the time of renewal of any existing contract.9

(End of part)


PART III1NATURAL RESOURCES2

NEW SECTION. Sec. 301. FOR THE COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE COMMISSION3General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . . $485,0004General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . . $507,0005General Fund—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32,0006General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . $960,0007


NEW SECTION. Sec. 302. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY9General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . $20,877,00010General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . $21,411,00011General Fund—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . $106,575,00012General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation . . . . . . . . $23,028,00013Reclamation Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . . $4,106,00014Flood Control Assistance Account—State Appropriation . . . $2,175,00015State Emergency Water Projects Revolving Account—State16

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40,00017Waste Reduction/Recycling/Litter Control—State18

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,736,00019State Drought Preparedness Account—State Appropriation . . . $204,00020State and Local Improvements Revolving Account (Water21

Supply Facilities)—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . . $164,00022Aquatic Algae Control Account—State Appropriation . . . . . $522,00023Water Rights Tracking System Account—State Appropriation . . $47,00024Site Closure Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . $582,00025Wood Stove Education and Enforcement Account—State26

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $560,00027Worker and Community Right-to-Know Account—State28

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,872,00029Water Rights Processing Account—State Appropriation . . . . . $39,00030State Toxics Control Account—State Appropriation . . . . $147,806,00031State Toxics Control Account—Private/Local32

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $499,00033Local Toxics Control Account—State Appropriation . . . . . $4,845,00034Water Quality Permit Account—State Appropriation . . . . $44,119,00035Underground Storage Tank Account—State Appropriation . . . $3,635,00036


Biosolids Permit Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . $2,207,0001Environmental Legacy Stewardship Account—State2

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $41,259,0003Hazardous Waste Assistance Account—State4

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,466,0005Radioactive Mixed Waste Account—State Appropriation . . . $18,170,0006Air Pollution Control Account—State Appropriation . . . . $3,437,0007Oil Spill Prevention Account—State Appropriation . . . . . $8,469,0008Air Operating Permit Account—State Appropriation . . . . . $3,787,0009Freshwater Aquatic Weeds Account—State Appropriation . . . $1,460,00010Oil Spill Response Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . $7,076,00011Water Pollution Control Revolving Administration12

Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,601,00013TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $492,774,00014


(1) $170,000 of the oil spill prevention account—state17appropriation is provided solely for a contract with the University18of Washington's sea grant program to continue an educational program19targeted to small spills from commercial fishing vessels, ferries,20cruise ships, ports, and marinas.21

(2)(a) The department must submit a report to the appropriate22committees of the legislature by October 1, 2017, regarding the23status of:24

(i) The development of a supplemental environmental impact25statement that builds upon the April, 2015 publication: Final26Environmental Impact Statement Control of Burrowing Shrimp Using27Imidacloprid on Commercial Oyster and Clam Beds in Willapa Bay and28Grays Harbor, Washington, published by the department; and29

(ii) The issuance of a general national pollutant discharge30elimination system waste discharge permit allowing the use of31Imidacloprid to control burrowing shrimp;32

(b) If the department of ecology has not completed the33supplemental environmental impact statement in (a)(i) of this34subsection, or issued the general permit under (a)(ii) of this35subsection, by August 1, 2017, the report to the legislature required36by (a) of this subsection must include a description of the status of37the supplemental environmental impact statement and general permit,38and a detailed description of steps to be undertaken by the39Code Rev/LL:lel 161 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

department to ensure that the supplemental environmental impact1statement has been completed and the general permit has been issued2in time to allow oyster growers to rely on the general permit during3the 2018 season, or of the steps to be undertaken by the department4to ensure that another equally viable and economically feasible5option for the control of burrowing shrimp is available to oyster6growers in Willapa Bay and Grays Harbor for use during the 20187growing season.8

(3) $15,000,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for9fiscal year 2018 and $15,000,000 of the general fund—state10appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for activities11within the water resources program.12

(4) $228,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal13year 2018 and $227,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for14fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the department to grant to15the northwest straits commission to distribute equally among the16seven Puget Sound marine resource committees.17

(5) Within existing resources, the department of ecology must18engage stakeholders in a revision of WSR 13-22-073, rule amendments19to chapter 173-350 WAC, to revise the proposed rule and submit a20report to the senate local government and energy, environment, and21telecommunications committees and the house of representatives local22government and environment committees by September 1, 2017. The23report must include a summary of areas of consensus and dispute,24proposed resolution of disputes, a list of engaged stakeholders, a25proposed timeline for potential rule adoption, and the most recent26draft of proposed amendment language, if any.27

NEW SECTION. Sec. 303. FOR THE STATE PARKS AND RECREATION28COMMISSION29General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . $9,645,00030General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . $9,945,00031General Fund—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,981,00032Winter Recreation Program Account—State Appropriation . . $3,293,00033ORV and Nonhighway Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . $232,00034Snowmobile Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . $5,633,00035Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account—State Appropriation . . . $367,00036Outdoor Education and Recreation Account—State37

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500,00038


Recreation Access Pass Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . $50,0001Parks Renewal and Stewardship Account—State2

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $124,759,0003Parks Renewal and Stewardship Account—Private/Local4



(1) $129,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal9year 2018 and $129,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for10fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for a grant for the operation of11the Northwest weather and avalanche center.12

(2) $100,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal13year 2018 and $100,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for14fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the commission to pay15assessments charged by local improvement districts.16

(3) $700,000 of the parks renewal and stewardship account—state17appropriation is provided solely for the commission to replace 3218existing automated pay stations and to install 38 additional19automated pay stations within state parks.20

(4) $500,000 of the outdoor education and recreation account—21state appropriation is provided solely for the commission to partner22with organizations that have at least one veteran on staff in23implementation of the no child left inside program.24

(5) $50,000 of the recreation access pass account—state25appropriation is provided solely for the commission, using its26authority under RCW 79A.05.055(3) and in partnership with the27department of fish and wildlife and the department of natural28resources, to coordinate a process to develop options and29recommendations to improve consistency, equity, and simplicity in30recreational access fee systems while accounting for the fiscal31health and stability of public land management. The process must be32collaborative and include other relevant agencies and appropriate33stakeholders. The commission must contract with the William D.34Ruckelshaus Center or another neutral third party to facilitate35meetings and discussions with parties involved in the process and36provide a report to the appropriate committees of the legislature by37December 1, 2017. The process must analyze and make recommendations38on:39Code Rev/LL:lel 163 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

(a) Opportunities for federal and state recreational permit fee1coordination, including the potential for developing a system that2allows a single pass to provide access to federal and state lands;3

(b) Opportunities to enhance consistency in the way state and4federal recreational access fees apply to various types of5recreational users, including those that travel to public lands by6motor vehicle, boat, bicycle, foot, or another method; and7

(c) Opportunities to develop a comprehensive and consistent8statewide approach to recreational fee discounts and exemptions to9social and other groups including, but not limited to, disabled10persons, seniors, disabled veterans, foster families, low-income11residents, and volunteers. This analysis must examine the cost of12such a program, and should consider how recreational fee discounts13fit into the broader set of benefits provided by the state to these14social groups. This includes a review of the efficacy, purpose, and15cost of existing recreational fee discounts and exemptions, as well16as opportunities for new or modified social group discounts and17exemptions. The department of veterans affairs and the department of18social and health services must be included in this portion of the19process.20

NEW SECTION. Sec. 304. FOR THE RECREATION AND CONSERVATION21FUNDING BOARD22General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . $1,441,00023General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . $1,398,00024General Fund—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,646,00025General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . $24,00026Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account—State Appropriation . . . $495,00027Firearms Range Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . . $37,00028Recreation Resources Account—State Appropriation . . . . . $3,615,00029NOVA Program Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . . $1,054,00030



year 2018 and $156,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for35fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the board to grant to the36Nisqually River Foundation for implementation of the Nisqually37watershed stewardship plan.38Code Rev/LL:lel 164 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

(2) $375,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal1year 2018 and $375,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for2fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the salmon recovery funding3board to grant to the Hood Canal coordinating council for the sole4purpose of conducting an ecosystem impact assessment on the Hood5Canal. The assessment is to study any causal relationship between the6Hood Canal bridge and migrating steelhead and salmon.7

NEW SECTION. Sec. 305. FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND LAND USE8HEARINGS OFFICE9General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . $2,318,00010General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . $2,375,00011


NEW SECTION. Sec. 306. FOR THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION13General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . $7,301,00014General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . $7,264,00015General Fund—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,301,00016Public Works Assistance Account—State Appropriation. . . . $7,620,00017State Toxics Control Account—State Appropriation . . . . . $1,000,00018


conditions and limitations:21(1) $7,602,000 of the public works assistance account—state22

appropriation is provided solely for implementation of the voluntary23stewardship program. This amount may not be used to fund agency24indirect and administrative expenses.25

(2)(a) $50,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal26year 2018 is provided solely for the commission to convene and27facilitate a food policy forum. The director of the commission is28responsible for appointing participating members of the food policy29forum in consultation with the director of the department of30agriculture. In making appointments, the director of the commission31must attempt to ensure a diversity of knowledge, experience, and32perspectives by building on the representation established by the33food system roundtable initiated by executive order No. 10-02.34

(b) In addition to members appointed by the director of the state35conservation commission, four legislators may serve on the food36


policy forum in an ex officio capacity. Legislative participants must1be appointed as follows:2

(i) The speaker of the house of representatives shall appoint one3member from each of the two largest caucuses of the house of4representatives; and5

(ii) The president of the senate shall appoint one member from6each of the two largest caucuses of the senate.7

(c) The commission shall coordinate with the office of farmland8preservation and the department of agriculture to avoid duplication9of effort. The commission must report to the appropriate committees10of the legislature, consistent with RCW 43.01.036, with the forum's11recommendations by October 31, 2018.12

(3) $375,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal13year 2018 and $375,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for14fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for grants and technical15assistance. Of the amounts provided in this subsection, $125,000 in16each fiscal year is provided solely for activities related to water17quality improvements and fecal coliform DNA speciation statewide.18

NEW SECTION. Sec. 307. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE19General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . $46,860,00020General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . $46,483,00021General Fund—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . $118,809,00022General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation . . . . . . . . $63,920,00023ORV and Nonhighway Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . $437,00024Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account—State25

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,460,00026Recreational Fisheries Enhancement—State27

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,084,00028Warm Water Game Fish Account—State Appropriation . . . . . $2,773,00029Eastern Washington Pheasant Enhancement Account—State30

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $675,00031State Wildlife Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . $118,033,00032Special Wildlife Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . $71,00033Special Wildlife Account—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . $505,00034Special Wildlife Account—Private/Local Appropriation . . . $3,576,00035Wildlife Rehabilitation Account—State Appropriation . . . . $361,00036Ballast Water Management Account—State Appropriation. . . . . $10,00037Hydraulic Project Approval Account—State Appropriation . . . $690,00038Code Rev/LL:lel 166 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

Environmental Legacy Stewardship Account—State1Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,765,0002

Regional Fisheries Enhancement Salmonid Recovery Account—3Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,001,0004

Oil Spill Prevention Account—State Appropriation . . . . . $1,122,0005Oyster Reserve Land Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . $527,0006Performance Audits of Government Account—State7

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $325,0008Aquatic Invasive Species Management Account—State9



(1) $467,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal14year 2018 and $467,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for15fiscal year 2019 are provided solely to pay for emergency fire16suppression costs. These amounts may not be used to fund agency17indirect and administrative expenses.18

(2) $1,098,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal19year 2018 and $1,098,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for20fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for payments in lieu of real21property taxes to counties that elect to receive the payments for22department-owned game lands within the county.23

(3) $415,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal24year 2018, $415,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for25fiscal year 2019, and $440,000 of the general fund—federal26appropriation are provided solely for county assessments.27

(4) Prior to submitting its 2019-2021 biennial operating and28capital budget requests related to state fish hatcheries to the29office of financial management, the department shall contract with30the hatchery scientific review group (HSRG) to review the proposed31requests. This review shall: (a) Determine if the proposed requests32are consistent with HSRG recommendations; (b) prioritize the33components of the requests based on their contributions to protecting34wild salmonid stocks and meeting the recommendations of the HSRG; and35(c) evaluate whether the proposed requests are being made in the most36cost-effective manner. The department shall provide a copy of the37HSRG review to the office of financial management with its agency38budget proposal.39Code Rev/LL:lel 167 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

(5) $400,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal1year 2018 and $400,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for2fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for a state match to support the3Puget Sound nearshore partnership between the department and the4United States army corps of engineers. Prior to implementation of any5Puget Sound nearshore ecosystem restoration projects in Whatcom6county, the department must consult with and seek, to the maximum7extent practicable, consensus on those projects among appropriate8landowners, federally recognized Indian tribes, agencies, and9community and interest groups.10

(6) Within the amounts appropriated in this section, the11department shall identify additional opportunities for partnerships12in order to keep fish hatcheries operational. Such partnerships shall13aim to maintain fish production and salmon recovery with less14reliance on state operating funds.15

(7) $525,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal16year 2018 and $425,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for17fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for training for a work unit to18engage and empower diverse stakeholders in decisions about fish and19wildlife, and the continued conflict transformation with the wolf20advisory group. The department shall cooperate with the department of21agriculture to shift the responsibility of implementing cost-sharing22contracts with livestock producers to use nonlethal actions to23minimize livestock loss from wolves and other carnivores to the24department of agriculture.25

(8) $1,259,000 of the state wildlife account—state appropriation26is provided solely for the fish program, including implementation of27Substitute House Bill No. 1597 (commercial fishing). If the bill is28not enacted by July 31, 2017, the amount provided in this subsection29shall lapse.30

(9) $1,630,000 of the aquatic invasive species management31account, $600,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation, $62,00032of the state wildlife account—state appropriation, and $10,000 of the33ballast water management account—state appropriation are provided34solely for activities related to aquatic invasive species, including35implementation of Substitute House Bill No. 1429 or Substitute Senate36Bill No. 5303 (aquatic invasive species). If neither bill is enacted37by July 31, 2017, the amounts provided in this subsection shall38lapse.39


(10) Within amounts provided in this section, the department must1consult with affected tribes and landowners in Skagit county to2develop and implement a plan designed to address elk-related3agricultural damage and vehicular collisions by using all available4and appropriate methods including, but not limited to, cooperative5fencing projects and harvest in order to minimize elk numbers on6private lands and maximize the number of elk located on state and7federal lands. The plan must be implemented by September 1, 2018.8

(11) Within the appropriations of this section, the department9shall initiate outreach with recreational fishing stakeholders so10that recreational fishing guide and non-guided angler data can be11collected and analyzed to evaluate changes in the structure of guide12licensing, with the objectives of: (a) Improving the fishing13experience and ensuring equitable opportunity for both guided and14non-guided river anglers, (b) managing fishing pressure to protect15wild steelhead and other species; and (c) ensuring that recreational16fish guiding remains a sustainable economic contributor to rural17economies. The department shall convene public meetings in the North18Olympic Peninsula and Klickitat River areas, and may include other19areas of the state, and shall provide the appropriate standing20committees of the legislature a summary of its findings, by December2131, 2017.22

(12) $450,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal23year 2018 and $450,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for24fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the department to grant to25the regional fisheries enhancement groups.26

(13)(a) $5,500,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for27fiscal year 2018, $5,500,000 of the general fund—state appropriation28for fiscal year 2019, and $325,000 of the performance audits of29government account—state appropriation are provided solely as one-30time funding to support the department in response to its budget31shortfall. In order to address this shortfall on a long-term basis,32the department must develop a plan for balancing projected revenue33and expenditures and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of34agency operations, including:35

(i) Expenditure reduction options that maximize administrative36and organizational efficiencies and savings, while avoiding hatchery37closures and minimizing impacts to fisheries and hunting38opportunities; and39


(ii) Additional revenue options and an associated outreach plan1designed to ensure that the public, stakeholders, the commission, and2legislators have the opportunity to understand and impact the design3of the revenue options.4

(iii) The range of options created under (a)(i) and (ii) of this5subsection must be prioritized by impact on achieving financial6stability, impact on the public and fisheries and hunting7opportunities, and on timeliness and ability to achieve intended8outcomes.9

(b) In consultation with the office of financial management, the10department must consult with an outside management consultant to11evaluate and implement efficiencies to the agency's operations and12management practices. Specific areas of evaluation must include:13

(i) Potential inconsistencies and increased costs associated with14the decentralized nature of organizational authority and operations;15

(ii) The department's budgeting and accounting processes,16including work done at the central, program, and region levels, with17specific focus on efficiencies to be gained by centralized budget18control;19

(iii) Executive management, program management, and regional20management structures, specifically addressing accountability.21

(c) In carrying out these planning requirements, the department22must provide quarterly updates to the commission, office of financial23management, and appropriate legislative committees. The department24must provide a final summary of its process and plan by May 1, 2018.25

(d) The department, in cooperation with the office of financial26management shall conduct a zero-based budget review of its operating27budget and activities to be submitted with the department's 2019-202128biennial budget submittal. Information and analysis submitted by the29department for the zero-based review under this subsection shall30include:31

(i) A statement of the statutory basis or other basis for the32creation of each program and the history of each program that is33being reviewed;34

(ii) A description of how each program fits within the strategic35plan and goals of the agency and an analysis of the quantified36objectives of each program within the agency;37

(iii) Any available performance measures indicating the38effectiveness and efficiency of each program;39


(iv) A description with supporting cost and staffing data of each1program and the populations served by each program, and the level of2funding and staff required to accomplish the goals of the program if3different than the actual maintenance level;4

(v) An analysis of the major costs and benefits of operating each5program and the rationale for specific expenditure and staffing6levels;7

(vi) An analysis estimating each program's administrative and8other overhead costs;9

(vii) An analysis of the levels of services provided; and10(viii) An analysis estimating the amount of funds or benefits11

that actually reach the intended recipients.12

NEW SECTION. Sec. 308. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES13General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . $48,463,00014General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . $48,264,00015General Fund—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . $27,329,00016General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation . . . . . . . . . $2,372,00017Forest Development Account—State Appropriation . . . . . $56,643,00018ORV and Nonhighway Vehicle Account—State19

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,449,00020Surveys and Maps Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . $3,462,00021Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account—State22

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,262,00023Resources Management Cost Account—State24

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $121,559,00025Surface Mining Reclamation Account—State26

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,130,00027Disaster Response Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . $23,076,00028Forest and Fish Support Account—State Appropriation. . . $12,790,00029Aquatic Land Dredged Material Disposal Site Account—State30

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $400,00031Natural Resources Conservation Areas Stewardship Account—State32

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $34,00033State Toxics Control Account—State Appropriation. . . . . $10,705,00034Forest Practices Application Account—State35

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,158,00036Air Pollution Control Account—State Appropriation . . . . . $872,00037NOVA Program Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . $734,00038Code Rev/LL:lel 171 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

Derelict Vessel Removal Account—State Appropriation. . . . $1,946,0001Community Forest Trust Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . $52,0002Agricultural College Trust Management Account—State3

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,056,0004TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $389,756,0005


(1) $1,420,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal8year 2018 and $1,352,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for9fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for deposit into the10agricultural college trust management account and are provided solely11to manage approximately 70,700 acres of Washington State University's12agricultural college trust lands.13

(2) $16,546,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for14fiscal year 2018, $16,546,000 of the general fund—state appropriation15for fiscal year 2019, and $16,050,000 of the disaster response16account—state appropriation are provided solely for emergency fire17suppression. The general fund—state appropriations provided in this18subsection may not be used to fund the department's indirect and19administrative expenses. The department's indirect and administrative20costs shall be allocated among its remaining accounts and21appropriations.22

(3) $5,000,000 of the forest and fish support account—state23appropriation is provided solely for outcome-based performance24contracts with tribes to participate in the implementation of the25forest practices program. Contracts awarded may only contain indirect26costs set at or below the rate in the contracting tribe's indirect27cost agreement with the federal government. If federal funding for28this purpose is reinstated, the amount provided in this subsection29shall lapse.30

(4) $1,640,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal31year 2018 and $1,640,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for32fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the department to carry out33the forest practices adaptive management program pursuant to RCW3476.09.370 and the May 24, 2012, settlement agreement entered into by35the department and the department of ecology. Scientific research36must be carried out according to the master project schedule and work37plan of cooperative monitoring, evaluation, and research priorities38adopted by the forest practices board. The forest practices board39Code Rev/LL:lel 172 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

shall submit a report to the legislature following review, approval,1and solicitation of public comment on the cooperative monitoring,2evaluation, and research master project schedule, to include:3Cooperative monitoring, evaluation, and research science and related4adaptive management expenditure details, accomplishments, the use of5cooperative monitoring, evaluation, and research science in decision-6making, and funding needs for the coming biennium. For new or amended7forest practices rules adopted or new or amended board manual8provisions approved under chapter 76.09 RCW, the forest practices9board shall also report on its evaluation of the scientific basis for10the rule or board manual provisions including a technical assessment11of the value-added benefits for aquatic resources and the12corresponding economic impact to the regulated community from the13rule or board manual. The report shall be provided to the appropriate14committees of the legislature by November 1, 2018.15

(5) $147,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal16year 2018 and $147,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for17fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for chapter 280, Laws of 201718(ESHB 2010) (homelessness/wildfire areas), including local capacity19for wildfire suppression in any county located east of the crest of20the Cascade mountain range that shares a common border with Canada21and has a population of one hundred thousand or fewer. The funding22provided in this subsection must be provided to these counties for23radio communication equipment, or to fire protection service24providers within these counties for residential wildfire risk25reduction activities, including education and outreach, technical26assistance, fuel mitigation, and other residential risk reduction27measures. For the purposes of this subsection, fire protection28service providers include fire departments, fire districts, emergency29management services, and regional fire protection service30authorities. The department must prioritize funding to counties31authorized in this subsection, and fire protection service providers32within those counties that serve a disproportionately higher33percentage of low-income residents as defined in RCW 84.36.042, that34are located in areas of higher wildfire risk, and whose fire35protection service providers have a shortage of reliable equipment36and resources. Of the amount provided in this subsection, $7,000 per37fiscal year is provided for department administration costs.38


(6) Sufficient funding is provided in this section and the1capital appropriations act to implement chapter 248, Laws of 20172(E2SHB 1711) (forest health treatments).3

(7) $211,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal4year 2018 is provided solely for implementation of chapter 319, Laws5of 2017 (ESSB 5198) (fire retardant use). The department shall study6and report on the types and efficacy of fire retardants used in fire7suppression activities, their potential impact on human health and8natural resources, and make recommendations to the legislature by9December 31, 2017.10

(8) $505,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal11year 2018 and $486,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for12fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for implementation of chapter1395, Laws of 2017 (2SSB 5546) (forest health treatment assessment).14The department shall establish a forest health assessment and15treatment framework that consists of biennial forest health16assessments, treatments, and progress review and reporting.17

(9) $150,000 of the aquatic lands enhancement account—state18appropriation is provided solely for continued facilitation and19support services for the marine resources advisory council.20

(10) $250,000 of the aquatic lands enhancement account—state21appropriation is provided solely for implementation of the state22marine management plan and ongoing costs of the Washington coastal23marine advisory council to serve as a forum and provide24recommendations on coastal management issues.25

(11) $406,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal26year 2018 and $350,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for27fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for Teanaway community forest28operations management costs, such as management plan oversight and29forest health.30

(12) $150,000 of the state toxics control account—state31appropriation is provided solely for the department to meet its32obligations as a potentially liable party under the Washington model33toxics control act at Whitmarsh landfill and the east waterway site.34

(13) $25,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal35year 2018 is provided solely for conducting an aerial survey of the36Washington coast forests to monitor the occurrence and spread of37Swiss needle cast disease.38


(14) $25,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal1year 2018 is provided solely for the department to grant to the2University of Washington, Olympic natural resources center to develop3a plan to mitigate the effects of Swiss needle cast disease on4douglas fir tree species.5

(15) Within existing resources, the department, in collaboration6with the emergency management division of the military department,7must develop agreements with other state agencies to recruit state8employees to voluntarily participate in the wildfire suppression9program. Other agency staff are eligible to receive training, fire10gear, and any other necessary items to be ready for deployment to11fight wildfires when called. The department shall cover agency staff12costs directly or through reimbursement and must submit a request for13an appropriation in the next legislative session to fulfill this14requirement. The department must provide a report detailing the15opportunities, challenges, and recommendations for increasing state16employee voluntary participation in the wildfire suppression program17to the appropriate committees of the legislature by December 1, 2017.18

NEW SECTION. Sec. 309. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE19General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . $17,281,00020General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . $17,525,00021General Fund—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . $31,424,00022General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . $193,00023Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account—State Appropriation . . $2,565,00024State Toxics Control Account—State Appropriation . . . . . $5,534,00025Water Quality Permit Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . $73,00026



year 2018 and $6,102,905 of the general fund—state appropriation for31fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for implementing the food32assistance program as defined in RCW 43.23.290.33

(2) Within amounts appropriated in this section, the department34shall provide to the department of health, where available, the35following data for all nutrition assistance programs that are funded36by the United States department of agriculture and administered by37the department. The department must provide the report for the38Code Rev/LL:lel 175 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

preceding federal fiscal year by February 1, 2018, and February 1,12019. The report must provide:2



(c) The average annual participation rate in the program;7(d) Participation rates by geographic distribution; and8(e) The annual federal funding of the program in Washington.9(3) $132,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal10

year 2019 is provided solely for the department to fund an11aquaculture coordinator. The aquaculture coordinator will work with12shellfish growers and federal, state, and local governments to13improve the efficiency and effectiveness of shellfish farm14permitting. Many of those improvements will come directly from the15shellfish interagency permitting team recommendations.16

NEW SECTION. Sec. 310. FOR THE WASHINGTON POLLUTION LIABILITY17INSURANCE PROGRAM18Underground Storage Tank Revolving Account—State19

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,00020Pollution Liability Insurance Program Trust Account—State21

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,338,00022TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,348,00023

NEW SECTION. Sec. 311. FOR THE PUGET SOUND PARTNERSHIP24General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . $2,922,00025General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . $2,668,00026General Fund—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,102,00027Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account—State28

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,420,00029State Toxics Control Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . $721,00030


conditions and limitations: By October 15, 2018, the Puget Sound33partnership shall provide the governor a single, prioritized list of34state agency 2019-2021 capital and operating budget requests related35to Puget Sound restoration.36


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PART IV1TRANSPORTATION2

NEW SECTION. Sec. 401. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING3General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . $1,460,0004General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . $1,530,0005Architects' License Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . $995,0006Professional Engineers' Account—State Appropriation . . . $3,922,0007Real Estate Commission Account—State Appropriation . . . $11,045,0008Uniform Commercial Code Account—State Appropriation . . . $3,448,0009Real Estate Education Program Account—State10

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $276,00011Real Estate Appraiser Commission Account—State12

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,870,00013Business and Professions Account—State Appropriation . . $19,302,00014Real Estate Research Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . $415,00015Geologists' Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . $53,00016Derelict Vessel Removal Account—State Appropriation. . . . . $33,00017CPL Renewal Notification Account—State Appropriation. . . . $183,00018Firearms Range Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $75,00019


conditions and limitations:22(1) $105,000 of the business and professions account23

appropriation is provided solely to implement chapter 46, Laws of242017 (SHB 1420) (theatrical wrestling).25

(2) $183,000 of the concealed pistol license renewal notification26account appropriation and $75,000 of the firearms range account27appropriation are provided solely to implement chapter 74, Laws of282017 (SHB 1100) (concealed pistol license) and chapter 282, Laws of292017 (SB 5268) (concealed pistol license notices).30

(3) $198,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal31year 2018 and $11,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for32fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for costs related to sending33notices to persons to encourage the renewal of vessel registrations.34

NEW SECTION. Sec. 402. FOR THE STATE PATROL35General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . $44,994,00036


General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . $45,986,0001General Fund—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . $16,260,0002General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation . . . . . . . . . $3,085,0003Death Investigations Account—State Appropriation . . . . . $7,087,0004County Criminal Justice Assistance Account—State5

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,755,0006Municipal Criminal Justice Assistance Account—State7

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,521,0008Fire Service Trust Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . $131,0009Vehicle License Fraud Account—State Appropriation . . . . . $110,00010Disaster Response Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . $8,000,00011Fire Service Training Account—State Appropriation . . . . $11,126,00012Aquatic Invasive Species Management Account—State13

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $54,00014State Toxics Control Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . $549,00015Fingerprint Identification Account—State Appropriation . $15,768,00016


conditions and limitations:19(1) $270,000 of the fire service training account—state20

appropriation is provided solely for two FTEs in the office of the21state director of fire protection to exclusively review K-1222construction documents for fire and life safety in accordance with23the state building code. It is the intent of this appropriation to24provide these services only to those districts that are located in25counties without qualified review capabilities.26

(2) $8,000,000 of the disaster response account—state27appropriation is provided solely for Washington state fire service28resource mobilization costs incurred in response to an emergency or29disaster authorized under RCW 43.43.960 through 43.43.964. The state30patrol shall submit a report quarterly to the office of financial31management and the legislative fiscal committees detailing32information on current and planned expenditures from this account.33This work shall be done in coordination with the military department.34

(3) $700,000 of the fire service training account—state35appropriation is provided solely for the firefighter apprenticeship36training program.37


(4) $41,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal1year 2018 and $41,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for2fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for implementation of chapter3272, Laws of 2017 (E2SHB 1163) (domestic violence).4

(5) $125,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal5year 2018 and $116,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for6fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for implementation of chapter7261, Laws of 2017 (SHB 1501) (attempts to obtain firearms).8

(6) $104,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal9year 2018 and $90,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for10fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for implementation of chapter11308, Laws of 2017 (SHB 1863) (fire incident reporting system).12

(7) $3,421,000 of the fingerprint identification account—state13appropriation is provided solely for the completion of the state14patrol's plan to upgrade the criminal history system, and is subject15to the conditions, limitations, and review provided in section 724 of16this act.17

(8) $1,039,000 of the fingerprint identification account—state18appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of a sexual19assault kit tracking database project and is subject to the20conditions, limitations, and review provided in section 724 of this21act.22

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PART V1EDUCATION2

NEW SECTION. Sec. 501. FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC3INSTRUCTION4General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . $49,844,0005General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . $47,888,0006General Fund—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . $68,460,0007General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation . . . . . . . . . $8,051,0008Washington Opportunity Pathways Account—State9

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $584,00010Dedicated Marijuana Account—State Appropriation11

(FY 2018) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $513,00012Dedicated Marijuana Account—State Appropriation13

(FY 2019) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $516,00014Performance Audits of Government Account—State15



(1) $10,437,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for20fiscal year 2018 and $11,112,000 of the general fund—state21appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the22operation and expenses of the office of the superintendent of public23instruction.24

(a) The superintendent shall recognize the extraordinary25accomplishments of four students who have demonstrated a strong26understanding of the civics essential learning requirements to27receive the Daniel J. Evans civic education award.28

(b) Districts shall report to the office of the superintendent of29public instruction daily student unexcused absence data by school,30using a uniform definition of unexcused absence as established by the31superintendent.32

(c) By September of each year, the office of the superintendent33of public instruction shall produce an annual status report on34implementation of the budget provisos in sections 501 and 513 of this35act. The status report of each proviso shall include, but not be36limited to, the following information: Purpose and objective, number37of state staff funded by the proviso, number of contractors, status38Code Rev/LL:lel 181 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

of proviso implementation, number of beneficiaries by year, list of1beneficiaries, a comparison of budgeted funding and actual2expenditures, other sources and amounts of funding, and proviso3outcomes and achievements.4

(d) The superintendent of public instruction, in consultation5with the secretary of state, shall update the program prepared and6distributed under RCW 28A.230.150 for the observation of temperance7and good citizenship day to include providing an opportunity for8eligible students to register to vote at school.9

(e) Districts shall annually report to the office of the10superintendent of public instruction on: (i) The annual number of11graduating high school seniors within the district earning the12Washington state seal of biliteracy provided in RCW 28A.300.575; and13(ii) the number of high school students earning competency-based high14school credits for world languages by demonstrating proficiency in a15language other than English. The office of the superintendent of16public instruction shall provide a summary report to the office of17the governor and the appropriate committees of the legislature by18December 1st of each year.19

(2) $3,857,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal20year 2018 and $3,857,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for21fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for activities associated with22the implementation of House Bill No. 2242 (fully funding the program23of basic education).24

(3)(a) $911,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for25fiscal year 2018 and $911,000 of the general fund—state appropriation26for fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the operation and27expenses of the state board of education, including basic education28assistance activities.29

(b) $322,000 of the Washington opportunity pathways account—state30appropriation is provided solely for the state board of education to31provide assistance to public schools other than common schools32authorized under chapter 28A.710 RCW.33

(4) $3,512,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal34year 2018 and $3,512,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for35fiscal year 2019 are provided solely to the professional educator36standards board for the following:37


(a) $1,115,000 in fiscal year 2018 and $1,115,000 in fiscal year12019 are for the operation and expenses of the Washington2professional educator standards board;3

(b) $2,372,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal4year 2018 and $2,372,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for5fiscal year 2019 are for grants to improve preservice teacher6training and for funding of alternate routes to certification7programs administered by the professional educator standards board.8Alternate routes programs include the pipeline for paraeducators9program, the retooling to teach conditional loan programs, and the10recruiting Washington teachers program. Priority shall be given to11programs that support bilingual teachers and English language12learners. Within this subsection (4)(b), up to $500,000 per fiscal13year is available for grants to public or private colleges of14education in Washington state to develop models and share best15practices for increasing the classroom teaching experience of16preservice training programs and $250,000 is provided solely for the17pipeline for paraeducators conditional scholarship program for18scholarships for paraeducators to complete their associate of arts19degrees in subject matter shortage areas;20

(c) $25,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal21year 2018 and $25,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for22fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the professional educator23standards board to develop educator interpreter standards and24identify interpreter assessments that are available to school25districts. Interpreter assessments should meet the following26criteria: (A) Include both written assessment and performance27assessment; (B) be offered by a national organization of professional28sign language interpreters and transliterators; and (C) be designed29to assess performance in more than one sign system or sign language.30The board shall establish a performance standard, defining what31constitutes a minimum assessment result, for each educational32interpreter assessment identified. The board shall publicize the33standards and assessments for school district use;34

(d) Within the amounts appropriated in this section, sufficient35funding is provided for implementation of chapter 172, Laws of 201736(SHB 1741) (educator prep. data/PESB).37



fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the implementation of1chapter 240, Laws of 2010, including staffing the office of equity2and civil rights.3

(6) $61,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal4year 2018 and $61,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for5fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the ongoing work of the6education opportunity gap oversight and accountability committee.7

(7) $61,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal8year 2018 and $61,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for9fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the implementation of10chapter 380, Laws of 2009 (enacting the interstate compact on11educational opportunity for military children).12

(8) $262,000 of the Washington opportunity pathways account—state13appropriation is provided solely for activities related to public14schools other than common schools authorized under chapter 28A.71015RCW.16

(9) $1,802,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal17year 2018 and $1,802,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for18fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for implementing a comprehensive19data system to include financial, student, and educator data,20including development and maintenance of the comprehensive education21data and research system (CEDARS).22

(10) $50,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal23year 2018 and $50,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for24fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for project citizen, a program25sponsored by the national conference of state legislatures and the26center for civic education to promote participation in government by27middle school students.28

(11) $1,500,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for29fiscal year 2018 is provided solely for collaborative schools for30innovation and success authorized under chapter 53, Laws of 2012. The31office of the superintendent of public instruction shall award32$500,000 for each collaborative school for innovation and success33selected for participation in the pilot program during 2012.34

(12) $123,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal35year 2018 and $123,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for36fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for implementation of chapter37163, Laws of 2012 (foster care outcomes). The office of the38superintendent of public instruction shall annually report each39


December on the implementation of the state's plan of cross-system1collaboration to promote educational stability and improve education2outcomes of foster youth.3

(13) $250,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal4year 2018 is provided solely for implementation of chapter 178, Laws5of 2012 (open K-12 education resources).6

(14) $50,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal7year 2018 and $50,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for8fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for school bullying and9harassment prevention activities.10

(15) $14,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal11year 2018 and $14,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for12fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for implementation of chapter13242, Laws of 2013 (state-tribal education compacts).14

(16) $62,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal15year 2018 and $62,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for16fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for competitive grants to school17districts to increase the capacity of high schools to offer AP18computer science courses. In making grant allocations, the office of19the superintendent of public instruction must give priority to20schools and districts in rural areas, with substantial enrollment of21low-income students, and that do not offer AP computer science.22School districts may apply to receive either or both of the following23grants:24

(a) A grant to establish partnerships to support computer science25professionals from private industry serving on a voluntary basis as26coinstructors along with a certificated teacher, including via27synchronous video, for AP computer science courses; or28

(b) A grant to purchase or upgrade technology and curriculum29needed for AP computer science, as well as provide opportunities for30professional development for classroom teachers to have the requisite31knowledge and skills to teach AP computer science.32

(17) $10,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal33year 2018 and $10,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for34fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the superintendent of public35instruction to convene a committee for the selection and recognition36of Washington innovative schools. The committee shall select and37recognize Washington innovative schools based on the selection38criteria established by the office of the superintendent of public39


instruction, in accordance with chapter 202, Laws of 2011 (innovation1schools—recognition) and chapter 260, Laws of 2011 (innovation2schools and zones).3

(18) $100,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal4year 2018 and $100,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for5fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the Mobius science center to6expand mobile outreach of science, technology, engineering, and7mathematics (STEM) education to students in rural, tribal, and low-8income communities.9

(19) $131,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal10year 2018, $131,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for11fiscal year 2019, and $211,000 of the performance audits of12government account—state appropriation are provided solely for the13office of the superintendent of public instruction to perform on-14going program reviews of alternative learning experience programs,15dropout reengagement programs, and other high risk programs. Findings16from the program reviews will be used to support and prioritize the17office of the superintendent of public instruction outreach and18education efforts that assist school districts in implementing the19programs in accordance with statute and legislative intent, as well20as to support financial and performance audit work conducted by the21office of the state auditor.22

(20) $150,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal23year 2018 and $150,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for24fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for youth suicide prevention25activities.26

(21) $31,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal27year 2018 and $55,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for28fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the office of the29superintendent of public instruction for statewide implementation of30career and technical education course equivalency frameworks31authorized under RCW 28A.700.070 for math and science. This may32include development of additional equivalency course frameworks,33course performance assessments, and professional development for34districts implementing the new frameworks.35

(22) $2,541,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for36fiscal year 2018 and $2,541,000 of the general fund—state37appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for a corps of38nurses located at educational service districts, as determined by the39


superintendent of public instruction, to be dispatched to the most1needy schools to provide direct care to students, health education,2and training for school staff.3

(23) $300,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal4year 2018 and $300,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for5fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for a nonviolence and ethical6leadership training and professional development program provided by7the institute for community leadership.8

(24) $1,221,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for9fiscal year 2018 and $1,221,000 of the general fund—state10appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for K-2011telecommunications network technical support in the K-12 sector to12prevent system failures and avoid interruptions in school utilization13of the data processing and video-conferencing capabilities of the14network. These funds may be used to purchase engineering and advanced15technical support for the network.16

(25) $3,940,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for17fiscal year 2018 and $3,940,000 of the general fund—state18appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the19Washington state achievers scholarship and Washington higher20education readiness program. The funds shall be used to: Support21community involvement officers that recruit, train, and match22community volunteer mentors with students selected as achievers23scholars; and to identify and reduce barriers to college for low-24income and underserved middle and high school students.25

(26) $1,354,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for26fiscal year 2018 and $1,354,000 of the general fund—state27appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for28contracting with a college scholarship organization with expertise in29conducting outreach to students concerning eligibility for the30Washington college bound scholarship consistent with chapter 405,31Laws of 2007.32

(27) $410,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal33year 2018, $280,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for34fiscal year 2019, and $1,029,000 of the dedicated marijuana account—35state appropriation are provided solely for dropout prevention,36intervention, and reengagement programs, including the jobs for37America's graduates (JAG) program, dropout prevention programs that38provide student mentoring, and the building bridges statewide39


program. Students in the foster care system or who are homeless shall1be given priority by districts offering the jobs for America's2graduates program. The office of the superintendent of public3instruction shall convene staff representatives from high schools to4meet and share best practices for dropout prevention. Of these5amounts, $513,000 of the dedicated marijuana account—state6appropriation for fiscal year 2018, and $516,000 of the dedicated7marijuana account—state appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are8provided solely for the building bridges statewide program.9

(28) $2,984,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for10fiscal year 2018 and $2,590,000 of the general fund—state11appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the12Washington kindergarten inventory of developing skills. State funding13shall support statewide administration and district implementation of14the inventory under RCW 28A.655.080.15

(29) $293,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal16year 2018 and $293,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for17fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the office of the18superintendent of public instruction to support district19implementation of comprehensive guidance and planning programs in20support of high-quality high school and beyond plans consistent with21RCW 28A.230.090.22

(30) $4,894,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for23fiscal year 2018 and $4,894,000 of the general fund—state24appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for grants for25implementation of dual credit programs and subsidized advance26placement exam fees and international baccalaureate class fees and27exam fees for low-income students. For expenditures related to28subsidized exam fees, the superintendent shall report: The number of29students served; the demographics of the students served; and how the30students perform on the exams.31

(31) $100,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal32year 2018 and $100,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for33fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the superintendent of public34instruction to convene a work group to build upon the work of the35social emotional learning work group established under section36501(34), chapter 4, Laws of 2015 3rd sp. sess. The members of the37work group must include representatives from the same organizations38that were represented on the 2015 work group, as well as five39


representatives of diverse communities and a statewide expanded1learning opportunities intermediary. The work group must identify and2articulate developmental indicators for each grade level for each of3the social emotional learning benchmarks, solicit feedback from4stakeholders, and develop a model of best practices or guidance for5schools on implementing the benchmarks and indicators. The work group6shall submit recommendations to the education committees of the7legislature and the office of the governor by June 30, 2019.8

(32) $117,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal9year 2018 and $117,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for10fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for implementation of chapter 311(SHB No. 1813), Laws of 2015 1st sp. sess. (computer science).12

(33) $450,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal13year 2018 and $450,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for14fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for implementation of chapter15236, Laws of 2017 (SHB 1445) (dual language/early learning & K-12).16In selecting recipients of the K-12 dual language grant, the17superintendent of public instruction must prioritize districts that18received grants under section 501(36), chapter 4, Laws of 2015 3rd19sp. sess.20

(34) $125,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal21year 2018 and $125,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for22fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the Kip Tokuda memorial23Washington civil liberties public education program. The24superintendent of public instruction shall award grants consistent25with RCW 28A.300.410.26

(35) $1,000,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for27fiscal year 2018 and $1,000,000 of the general fund—state28appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the29computer science and education grant program to support the following30three purposes: Train and credential teachers in computer sciences;31provide and upgrade technology needed to learn computer science; and,32for computer science frontiers grants to introduce students to and33engage them in computer science. The office of the superintendent of34public instruction must use the computer science learning standards35adopted pursuant to chapter 3, Laws of 2015 (computer science) in36implementing the grant, to the extent possible. Additionally, grants37provided for the purpose of introducing students to computer science38are intended to support innovative ways to introduce and engage39


students from historically underrepresented groups, including girls,1low-income students, and minority students, to computer science and2to inspire them to enter computer science careers. Grant funds for3the computer science and education grant program may be expended only4to the extent that they are equally matched by private sources for5the program, including gifts, grants, or endowments.6

(36) $2,145,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for7fiscal year 2018 and $2,145,000 of the general fund—state8appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for a contract9with a nongovernmental entity or entities for demonstration sites to10improve the educational outcomes of students who are dependent11pursuant to chapter 13.34 RCW pursuant to chapter 71, Laws of 201612(Fourth Substitute House Bill No. 1999, foster youth edu. outcomes).13

(a) Of the amount provided in this subsection, $446,000 of the14general fund—state appropriation for fiscal year 2018 and $446,000 of15the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are16provided solely for the demonstration site established pursuant to17the 2013-2015 omnibus appropriations act, section 202(10), chapter 4,18Laws of 2013, 2nd sp. sess.19

(b) Of the amount provided in this subsection, $1,015,000 of the20general fund—state appropriation for fiscal year 2018 and $1,015,00021of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are22provided solely for the demonstration site established pursuant to23the 2015-2017 omnibus appropriations act, section 501(43)(b), chapter244, Laws of 2015, 3rd sp. sess., as amended.25

(37) $1,000,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for26fiscal year 2018 and $1,000,000 of the general fund—state27appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for28implementation of chapter 157, Laws of 2016 (Third Substitute House29Bill No. 1682, homeless students).30

(38) $753,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal31year 2018 and $703,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for32fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for implementation of chapter3372, Laws of 2016 (Fourth Substitute House Bill No. 1541, educational34opportunity gap).35

(39) $57,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal36year 2018 and $15,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for37fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for implementation of chapter38240, Laws of 2016 (Engrossed Senate Bill No. 6620, school safety).39


(40) $186,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal1year 2018 and $178,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for2fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for implementation of chapter3291, Laws of 2017 (2SHB 1170) (truancy reduction efforts).4

(41) $984,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal5year 2018 and $912,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for6fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for implementation of chapter7237, Laws of 2017 (ESHB 1115) (paraeducators).8

(42) $204,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal9year 2018, $204,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for10fiscal year 2019, and $408,000 of the general fund—federal11appropriation are provided solely for implementation of chapter 202,12Laws of 2017 (E2SHB 1713) (children's mental health).13

(43) $300,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal14year 2018 and $300,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for15fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for grants to middle and high16schools to support international baccalaureate programs in high17poverty schools. Of these amounts:18

(a) $200,000 of the appropriation for fiscal year 2018 and19$200,000 of the appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are provided20solely for grants to high schools that have an existing international21baccalaureate program and enrollments of seventy percent or more22students eligible for free or reduced-price meals in the prior school23year to implement and sustain an international baccalaureate program;24and25

(b) $100,000 of the appropriation for fiscal year 2018 and26$100,000 of the appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are provided27solely for grants to middle schools with students that will attend a28qualifying high poverty high school that has received a grant under29(a) of this subsection to support implementation of a middle school30international baccalaureate program.31

(44) $240,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal32year 2018 is provided solely for a grant to the Pacific science33center to continue providing science on wheels activities in schools34and other community settings. Funding is provided to assist with35upgrading three planetarium computers and software and to assist with36purchasing and outfitting three vans with new traveling planetarium37exhibits.38


(45) $100,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal1year 2018 is provided solely for the office of the superintendent of2public instruction to contract for consulting services for a study of3the current state pupil transportation funding formula. The study4must evaluate the extent to which the formula corresponds to the5actual costs of providing pupil transportation to and from school for6the state's statutory program of basic education, including local7school district characteristics such as unique geographic8constraints, and transportation for students who are identified as9homeless under the McKinney-Vento act. Based on the results of this10evaluation, the superintendent must make recommendations for any11necessary revisions to the state's pupil transportation formula,12taking into account the statutory program of basic education,13promotion of the efficient use of state and local resources, and14continued local district control over the management of pupil15transportation systems. The superintendent must make recommendations16to clarify the sources of funding that districts can use to transport17homeless students to and from school.18

(46) $440,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal19year 2018 and $270,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for20fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the office of the21superintendent of public instruction for the procurement and22implementation of a reporting and data aggregation system that will23connect state- and district-level information to secure and protect24district, school and student information in order to close student25performance gaps by assisting school districts in data-driven26implementation of strategies and supports that are responsive of27student needs.28

(47) $150,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal29year 2018 and $450,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for30fiscal year 2019 are provided for the superintendent of public31instruction to develop and implement a statewide accountability32system to address absenteeism and to improve student graduation33rates. The system must use data to engage schools and districts in34identifying successful strategies and systems that are based on35federal and state accountability measures. Funding may also support36the effort to provide assistance about successful strategies and37systems to districts and schools that are underperforming in the38targeted student subgroups.39


(48) $178,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal1year 2018 and $179,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for2fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for implementation of chapter3180, Laws of 2017 (2SSB 5258) (Washington Aim program).4

NEW SECTION. Sec. 502. FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC5INSTRUCTION—FOR GENERAL APPORTIONMENT6General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . $7,183,886,0007General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . $7,412,055,0008Education Legacy Trust Account—State Appropriation . . . $345,730,0009

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,941,671,00010The appropriations in this section are subject to the following11

conditions and limitations:12(1)(a) Each general fund fiscal year appropriation includes such13

funds as are necessary to complete the school year ending in the14fiscal year and for prior fiscal year adjustments.15

(b) For the 2017-18 and 2018-19 school years, the superintendent16shall allocate general apportionment funding to school districts as17provided in the funding formulas and salary allocations in sections18502 and 503 of this act, excluding (c) of this subsection, and in19House Bill No. 2242 (fully funding the program of basic education).20

(c) From July 1, 2017, to August 31, 2017, the superintendent21shall allocate general apportionment funding to school districts22programs as provided in sections 502 and 503, chapter 4, Laws of 2015233rd sp. sess., as amended.24

(d) The enrollment of any district shall be the annual average25number of full-time equivalent students and part-time students as26provided in RCW 28A.150.350, enrolled on the fourth day of school in27September and on the first school day of each month October through28June, including students who are in attendance pursuant to RCW2928A.335.160 and 28A.225.250 who do not reside within the servicing30school district. Any school district concluding its basic education31program in May must report the enrollment of the last school day held32in May in lieu of a June enrollment.33

(e)(i) Funding provided in part V of this act is sufficient to34provide each full-time equivalent student with the minimum hours of35instruction required under RCW 28A.150.220.36

(ii) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall37align the agency rules defining a full-time equivalent student with38


the increase in the minimum instructional hours under RCW128A.150.220, as amended by the legislature in 2014.2

(f) The superintendent shall adopt rules requiring school3districts to report full-time equivalent student enrollment as4provided in RCW 28A.655.210.5

(g) For the 2017-18 and 2018-19 school years, school districts6must report to the office of the superintendent of public instruction7the monthly actual average district-wide class size across each grade8level of kindergarten, first grade, second grade, and third grade9classes. The superintendent of public instruction shall report this10information to the education and fiscal committees of the house of11representatives and the senate by September 30th of each year.12

(2) CERTIFICATED INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF ALLOCATIONS13Allocations for certificated instructional staff salaries for the14

2017-18 and 2018-19 school years are determined using formula-15generated staff units calculated pursuant to this subsection.16

(a) Certificated instructional staff units, as defined in RCW1728A.150.410, shall be allocated to reflect the minimum class size18allocations, requirements, and school prototypes assumptions as19provided in RCW 28A.150.260. The superintendent shall make20allocations to school districts based on the district's annual21average full-time equivalent student enrollment in each grade.22

(b) Additional certificated instructional staff units provided in23this subsection (2) that exceed the minimum requirements in RCW2428A.150.260 are enhancements outside the program of basic education,25except as otherwise provided in this section.26

(c)(i) The superintendent shall base allocations for each level27of prototypical school on the following regular education average28class size of full-time equivalent students per teacher, except as29provided in (c)(ii) of this subsection:30 31 General education class size:

32 33Grade RCW 28A.150.260 2017-18

School Year

2018-19

School Year

34 Grade K 17.00 17.00

35 Grade 1 17.00 17.00

36 Grade 2 17.00 17.00

37 Grade 3 17.00 17.00


1 Grade 4 27.00 27.00

2 Grades 5-6 27.00 27.00

3 Grades 7-8 28.53 28.53

4 Grades 9-12 28.74 28.74

The superintendent shall base allocations for: Laboratory science5average class size as provided in RCW 28A.150.260; career and6technical education (CTE) class size of 23.0; and skill center7program class size of 20.0.8

(ii) For each level of prototypical school at which more than9fifty percent of the students were eligible for free and reduced-10price meals in the prior school year, the superintendent shall11allocate funding based on the following average class size of full-12time equivalent students per teacher:13 14 General education class size in high poverty schools:

15 16Grade RCW 28A.150.260 2017-18

School Year

2018-19

School Year

17 Grade K 17.00 17.00

18 Grade 1 17.00 17.00

19 Grade 2 17.00 17.00

20 Grade 3 17.00 17.00

21 Grade 4 27.00 27.00

22 Grades 5-6 27.00 27.00

23 Grades 7-8 28.53 28.53

24 Grades 9-12 28.74 28.74

(iii) Pursuant to RCW 28A.150.260(4)(a), the assumed teacher25planning period, expressed as a percentage of a teacher work day, is2613.42 percent in grades K-6, and 16.67 percent in grades 7-12; and27

(iv) Advanced placement and international baccalaureate courses28are funded at the same class size assumptions as general education29schools in the same grade; and30

(d)(i) Funding for teacher librarians, school nurses, social31workers, school psychologists, and guidance counselors is allocated32based on the school prototypes as provided in RCW 28A.150.260 and is33considered certificated instructional staff, except as provided in34(d)(ii) of this subsection.35


(ii) Students in approved career and technical education and1skill center programs generate certificated instructional staff units2to provide for the services of teacher librarians, school nurses,3social workers, school psychologists, and guidance counselors at the4following combined rate per 1000 student full-time equivalent5enrollment:6 7 8 2017-18

School Year

2018-19

School Year

9 Career and Technical Education 3.07 3.07

10 Skill Center 3.41 3.41

(3) ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ALLOCATIONS11(a) Allocations for school building-level certificated12

administrative staff salaries for the 2017-18 and 2018-19 school13years for general education students are determined using the formula14generated staff units calculated pursuant to this subsection. The15superintendent shall make allocations to school districts based on16the district's annual average full-time equivalent enrollment in each17grade. The following prototypical school values shall determine the18allocation for principals, assistance principals, and other19certificated building level administrators:20 21 Prototypical School Building:

22 Elementary School 1.253

23 Middle School 1.353

24 High School 1.880

(b) Students in approved career and technical education and skill25center programs generate certificated school building-level26administrator staff units at per student rates that are a multiple of27the general education rate in (a) of this subsection by the following28factors: Career and Technical Education students. . . . . . . . 1.02529Skill Center students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.19830

(4) CLASSIFIED STAFF ALLOCATIONS31Allocations for classified staff units providing school building-32

level and district-wide support services for the 2017-18 and 2018-1933school years are determined using the formula-generated staff units34provided in RCW 28A.150.260 and pursuant to this subsection, and35


adjusted based on each district's annual average full-time equivalent1student enrollment in each grade.2

(5) CENTRAL OFFICE ALLOCATIONS3In addition to classified and administrative staff units4

allocated in subsections (3) and (4) of this section, classified and5administrative staff units are provided for the 2017-18 and 2018-196school years for the central office administrative costs of operating7a school district, at the following rates:8

(a) The total central office staff units provided in this9subsection (5) are calculated by first multiplying the total number10of eligible certificated instructional, certificated administrative,11and classified staff units providing school-based or district-wide12support services, as identified in RCW 28A.150.260(6)(b) and the13increased allocations provided pursuant to subsections (2) and (4) of14this section, by 5.3 percent.15

(b) Of the central office staff units calculated in (a) of this16subsection, 74.53 percent are allocated as classified staff units, as17generated in subsection (4) of this section, and 25.47 percent shall18be allocated as administrative staff units, as generated in19subsection (3) of this section.20

(c) Staff units generated as enhancements outside the program of21basic education to the minimum requirements of RCW 28A.150.260, and22staff units generated by skill center and career-technical students,23are excluded from the total central office staff units calculation in24(a) of this subsection.25

(d) For students in approved career-technical and skill center26programs, central office classified units are allocated at the same27staff unit per student rate as those generated for general education28students of the same grade in this subsection (5), and central office29administrative staff units are allocated at staff unit per student30rates that exceed the general education rate established for students31in the same grade in this subsection (5) by 12.29 percent in the322017-18 school year and 12.29 percent in the 2018-19 school year for33career and technical education students, and 17.61 percent in the342017-18 school year and 17.61 percent in the 2018-19 school year for35skill center students.36

(6) FRINGE BENEFIT ALLOCATIONS37Fringe benefit allocations shall be calculated at a rate of 23.4938

percent in the 2017-18 school year and 23.49 percent in the 2018-1939


school year for certificated salary allocations provided under1subsections (2), (3), and (5) of this section, and a rate of 24.602percent in the 2017-18 school year and 24.60 percent in the 2018-193school year for classified salary allocations provided under4subsections (4) and (5) of this section.5

(7) INSURANCE BENEFIT ALLOCATIONS6Insurance benefit allocations shall be calculated at the7

maintenance rate specified in section 504 of this act, based on the8number of benefit units determined as follows:9

(a) The number of certificated staff units determined in10subsections (2), (3), and (5) of this section; and11

(b) The number of classified staff units determined in12subsections (4) and (5) of this section multiplied by 1.152. This13factor is intended to adjust allocations so that, for the purpose of14distributing insurance benefits, full-time equivalent classified15employees may be calculated on the basis of 1,440 hours of work per16year, with no individual employee counted as more than one full-time17equivalent.18

(8) MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, AND OPERATING COSTS (MSOC) ALLOCATIONS19Funding is allocated per annual average full-time equivalent20

student for the materials, supplies, and operating costs (MSOC)21incurred by school districts, consistent with the requirements of RCW2228A.150.260.23

(a)(i) MSOC funding for general education students are allocated24at the following per student rates:25 26 MSOC RATES/STUDENT FTE

27

28 29MSOC Component 2017-18

School Year

2018-19

School Year

30

31 Technology $130.76 $132.85

32 Utilities and Insurance $355.30 $360.98

33 Curriculum and Textbooks $140.39 $142.64

34 Other Supplies and Library Materials $298.05 $302.82

35 36Instructional Professional Development for Certificated

and Classified Staff

$21.71 $22.06


1 Facilities Maintenance $176.01 $178.83

2 Security and Central Office $121.94 $123.89

3 TOTAL BASIC EDUCATION MSOC/STUDENT FTE $1,244.16 $1,264.07

(ii) For the 2017-18 school year and 2018-19 school year, as part4of the budget development, hearing, and review process required by5chapter 28A.505 RCW, each school district must disclose: (A) The6amount of state funding to be received by the district under (a) and7(d) of this subsection (8); (B) the amount the district proposes to8spend for materials, supplies, and operating costs; (C) the9difference between these two amounts; and (D) if (A) of this10subsection (8)(a)(ii) exceeds (B) of this subsection (8)(a)(ii), any11proposed use of this difference and how this use will improve student12achievement.13

(b) Students in approved skill center programs generate per14student FTE MSOC allocations of $1,472.01 for the 2017-18 school year15and $1,495.56 for the 2018-19 school year.16

(c) Students in approved exploratory and preparatory career and17technical education programs generate per student FTE MSOC18allocations of $1,472.01 for the 2017-18 school year and $1,495.5619for the 2018-19 school year.20

(d) Students in grades 9-12 generate per student FTE MSOC21allocations in addition to the allocations provided in (a) through22(c) of this subsection at the following rate:23 24 25MSOC Component 2017-18

School Year

2018-19

School Year

26 Technology $37.60 $38.20



29 30Instructional Professional Development for Certified


$6.83 $6.95

31 TOTAL GRADE 9-12 BASIC EDUCATION MSOC/STUDENT FTE $170.91 $173.64

(9) SUBSTITUTE TEACHER ALLOCATIONS32For the 2017-18 and 2018-19 school years, funding for substitute33

costs for classroom teachers is based on four (4) funded substitute34days per classroom teacher unit generated under subsection (2) of35this section, at a daily substitute rate of $151.86.36


(10) ALTERNATIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE PROGRAM FUNDING1(a) Amounts provided in this section from July 1, 2017, to August2

31, 2017, are adjusted to reflect provisions of chapter 4, Laws of32015 3rd sp. sess., as amended (allocation of funding for students4enrolled in alternative learning experiences).5

(b) The superintendent of public instruction shall require all6districts receiving general apportionment funding for alternative7learning experience (ALE) programs as defined in WAC 392-121-182 to8provide separate financial accounting of expenditures for the ALE9programs offered in district or with a provider, including but not10limited to private companies and multidistrict cooperatives, as well11as accurate, monthly headcount and FTE enrollment claimed for basic12education, including separate counts of resident and nonresident13students.14

(11) DROPOUT REENGAGEMENT PROGRAM15The superintendent shall adopt rules to require students claimed16

for general apportionment funding based on enrollment in dropout17reengagement programs authorized under RCW 28A.175.100 through1828A.175.115 to meet requirements for at least weekly minimum19instructional contact, academic counseling, career counseling, or20case management contact. Districts must also provide separate21financial accounting of expenditures for the programs offered by the22district or under contract with a provider, as well as accurate23monthly headcount and full-time equivalent enrollment claimed for24basic education, including separate enrollment counts of resident and25nonresident students.26

(12) ALL DAY KINDERGARTEN PROGRAMS27Funding in this section is sufficient to fund all day28

kindergarten programs in all schools in the 2017-18 school year and292018-19 school year, pursuant to RCW 28A.150.220 and 28A.150.315.30

(13) ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR SMALL SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND REMOTE AND31NECESSARY PLANTS32

For small school districts and remote and necessary school plants33within any district which have been judged to be remote and necessary34by the superintendent of public instruction, additional staff units35are provided to ensure a minimum level of staffing support.36Additional administrative and certificated instructional staff units37provided to districts in this subsection shall be reduced by the38


general education staff units, excluding career and technical1education and skills center enhancement units, otherwise provided in2subsections (2) through (5) of this section on a per district basis.3

(a) For districts enrolling not more than twenty-five average4annual full-time equivalent students in grades K-8, and for small5school plants within any school district which have been judged to be6remote and necessary by the superintendent of public instruction and7enroll not more than twenty-five average annual full-time equivalent8students in grades K-8:9

(i) For those enrolling no students in grades 7 and 8, 1.7610certificated instructional staff units and 0.24 certificated11administrative staff units for enrollment of not more than five12students, plus one-twentieth of a certificated instructional staff13unit for each additional student enrolled; and14

(ii) For those enrolling students in grades 7 or 8, 1.6815certificated instructional staff units and 0.32 certificated16administrative staff units for enrollment of not more than five17students, plus one-tenth of a certificated instructional staff unit18for each additional student enrolled;19

(b) For specified enrollments in districts enrolling more than20twenty-five but not more than one hundred average annual full-time21equivalent students in grades K-8, and for small school plants within22any school district which enroll more than twenty-five average annual23full-time equivalent students in grades K-8 and have been judged to24be remote and necessary by the superintendent of public instruction:25

(i) For enrollment of up to sixty annual average full-time26equivalent students in grades K-6, 2.76 certificated instructional27staff units and 0.24 certificated administrative staff units; and28

(ii) For enrollment of up to twenty annual average full-time29equivalent students in grades 7 and 8, 0.92 certificated30instructional staff units and 0.08 certificated administrative staff31units;32

(c) For districts operating no more than two high schools with33enrollments of less than three hundred average annual full-time34equivalent students, for enrollment in grades 9-12 in each such35school, other than alternative schools, except as noted in this36subsection:37

(i) For remote and necessary schools enrolling students in any38grades 9-12 but no more than twenty-five average annual full-time39equivalent students in grades K-12, four and one-half certificated40Code Rev/LL:lel 201 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

instructional staff units and one-quarter of a certificated1administrative staff unit;2

(ii) For all other small high schools under this subsection, nine3certificated instructional staff units and one-half of a certificated4administrative staff unit for the first sixty average annual full-5time equivalent students, and additional staff units based on a ratio6of 0.8732 certificated instructional staff units and 0.12687certificated administrative staff units per each additional forty-8three and one-half average annual full-time equivalent students;9

(iii) Districts receiving staff units under this subsection shall10add students enrolled in a district alternative high school and any11grades nine through twelve alternative learning experience programs12with the small high school enrollment for calculations under this13subsection;14

(d) For each nonhigh school district having an enrollment of more15than seventy annual average full-time equivalent students and less16than one hundred eighty students, operating a grades K-8 program or a17grades 1-8 program, an additional one-half of a certificated18instructional staff unit;19

(e) For each nonhigh school district having an enrollment of more20than fifty annual average full-time equivalent students and less than21one hundred eighty students, operating a grades K-6 program or a22grades 1-6 program, an additional one-half of a certificated23instructional staff unit;24

(f)(i) For enrollments generating certificated staff unit25allocations under (a) through (e) of this subsection, one classified26staff unit for each 2.94 certificated staff units allocated under27such subsections;28

(ii) For each nonhigh school district with an enrollment of more29than fifty annual average full-time equivalent students and less than30one hundred eighty students, an additional one-half of a classified31staff unit; and32

(g) School districts receiving additional staff units to support33small student enrollments and remote and necessary plants under this34subsection (12) shall generate additional MSOC allocations consistent35with the nonemployee related costs (NERC) allocation formula in place36for the 2010-11 school year as provided section 502, chapter 37, Laws37of 2010 1st sp. sess. (2010 supplemental budget), adjusted annually38for inflation.39


(14) Any school district board of directors may petition the1superintendent of public instruction by submission of a resolution2adopted in a public meeting to reduce or delay any portion of its3basic education allocation for any school year. The superintendent of4public instruction shall approve such reduction or delay if it does5not impair the district's financial condition. Any delay shall not be6for more than two school years. Any reduction or delay shall have no7impact on levy authority pursuant to RCW 84.52.0531 and local effort8assistance pursuant to chapter 28A.500 RCW.9

(15) The superintendent may distribute funding for the following10programs outside the basic education formula during fiscal years 201811and 2019 as follows:12

(a) $638,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal13year 2018 and $648,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for14fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for fire protection for school15districts located in a fire protection district as now or hereafter16established pursuant to chapter 52.04 RCW.17

(b) $436,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal18year 2018 and $436,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for19fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for programs providing skills20training for secondary students who are enrolled in extended day21school-to-work programs, as approved by the superintendent of public22instruction. The funds shall be allocated at a rate not to exceed23$500 per full-time equivalent student enrolled in those programs.24

(16) $225,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal25year 2018 and $229,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for26fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for school district emergencies27as certified by the superintendent of public instruction. Funding28provided must be conditioned upon the written commitment and plan of29the school district board of directors to repay the grant with any30insurance payments or other judgments that may be awarded, if31applicable. At the close of the fiscal year the superintendent of32public instruction shall report to the office of financial management33and the appropriate fiscal committees of the legislature on the34allocations provided to districts and the nature of the emergency.35

(17) Funding in this section is sufficient to fund a maximum of361.6 FTE enrollment for skills center students pursuant to chapter37463, Laws of 2007.38


(18) Students participating in running start programs may be1funded up to a combined maximum enrollment of 1.2 FTE including2school district and institution of higher education enrollment3consistent with the running start course requirements provided in4chapter 202, Laws of 2015 (dual credit education opportunities). In5calculating the combined 1.2 FTE, the office of the superintendent of6public instruction may average the participating student's September7through June enrollment to account for differences in the start and8end dates for courses provided by the high school and higher9education institution. Additionally, the office of the superintendent10of public instruction, in consultation with the state board for11community and technical colleges, the student achievement council,12and the education data center, shall annually track and report to the13fiscal committees of the legislature on the combined FTE experience14of students participating in the running start program, including15course load analyses at both the high school and community and16technical college system.17

(19) If two or more school districts consolidate and each18district was receiving additional basic education formula staff units19pursuant to subsection (12) of this section, the following apply:20

(a) For three school years following consolidation, the number of21basic education formula staff units shall not be less than the number22of basic education formula staff units received by the districts in23the school year prior to the consolidation; and24

(b) For the fourth through eighth school years following25consolidation, the difference between the basic education formula26staff units received by the districts for the school year prior to27consolidation and the basic education formula staff units after28consolidation pursuant to subsection (12) of this section shall be29reduced in increments of twenty percent per year.30

(20)(a) Indirect cost charges by a school district to approved31career and technical education middle and secondary programs shall32not exceed 5 percent of the combined basic education and career and33technical education program enhancement allocations of state funds.34Middle and secondary career and technical education programs are35considered separate programs for funding and financial reporting36purposes under this section.37

(b) Career and technical education program full-time equivalent38enrollment shall be reported on the same monthly basis as the39enrollment for students eligible for basic support, and payments40Code Rev/LL:lel 204 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

shall be adjusted for reported career and technical education program1enrollments on the same monthly basis as those adjustments for2enrollment for students eligible for basic support.3

NEW SECTION. Sec. 503. FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC4INSTRUCTION—BASIC EDUCATION EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION5

(1) The following calculations determine the salaries used in the6state allocations for certificated instructional, certificated7administrative, and classified staff units as provided in House Bill8No. 2242 (fully funding the program of basic education), RCW928A.150.260, and under section 502 of this act:10

(a) For the 2017-18 school year, salary allocations for11certificated instructional staff units are determined for each12district by multiplying the district's certificated instructional13total base salary shown on LEAP Document 2 by the district's average14staff mix factor for certificated instructional staff in that school15year, computed using LEAP document 1.16

(b) For the 2017-18 school year, salary allocations for17certificated administrative staff units and classified staff units18for each district are determined based on the district's certificated19administrative and classified salary allocation amounts shown on LEAP20Document 2.21

(c) For the 2018-19 school year salary allocations for22certificated instructional staff, certificated administrative staff,23and classified staff units are determined for each school district by24multiplying the statewide minimum salary allocation for each staff25type by the school district's regionalization factor shown in LEAP26Document 3.27 28 29

Statewide Minimum Salary Allocation

For School Year 2018-19

30 Certificated Instructional Staff $59,333.55

31 Certificated Administrative Staff $79,127.50

32 Classified Staff $39,975.50

(2) For the purposes of this section:33(a) "LEAP Document 1" means the staff mix factors for34

certificated instructional staff according to education and years of35experience, as developed by the legislative evaluation and36accountability program committee on June 22, 2017, at 1:14 hours; and37


(b) "LEAP Document 2" means the school year salary allocations1for certificated administrative staff and classified staff and2derived and total base salaries for certificated instructional staff3as developed by the legislative evaluation and accountability program4committee on June 22, 2017, at 1:14 hours.5

(c) "LEAP Document 3" means the school district regionalization6factors for certificated instructional, certificated administrative,7and classified staff, as developed by the legislative evaluation and8accountability program committee on June 22, 2017, at 1:14 hours.9

(3) Incremental fringe benefit factors are applied to salary10adjustments at a rate of 22.85 percent for school year 2017-18 and1122.85 percent for school year 2018-19 for certificated instructional12and certificated administrative staff and 21.10 percent for school13year 2017-18 and 21.10 percent for the 2018-19 school year for14classified staff.15

(4)(a) Pursuant to RCW 28A.150.410, the following state-wide16salary allocation schedule for certificated instructional staff are17established for basic education salary allocations for the 2017-1818school year:19 20 21 22

Table Of Total Base Salaries For Certificated Instructional Staff

For School Year 2017-18

*** Education Experience ***

23 Years MA+90

24 of OR

25 Service BA BA+15 BA+30 BA+45 BA+90 BA+135 MA MA+45 Ph.D.

26 0 36,521 37,507 38,529 39,554 42,840 44,957 43,785 47,072 49,191

27 1 37,013 38,013 39,048 40,117 43,438 45,543 44,272 47,593 49,697

28 2 37,481 38,491 39,537 40,688 44,000 46,127 44,762 48,073 50,201

29 3 37,964 38,983 40,040 41,229 44,534 46,712 45,227 48,529 50,709

30 4 38,437 39,501 40,565 41,794 45,119 47,313 45,714 49,038 51,234

31 5 38,926 39,995 41,069 42,367 45,679 47,918 46,209 49,522 51,760

32 6 39,428 40,474 41,585 42,948 46,244 48,494 46,716 50,013 52,262

33 7 40,312 41,373 42,498 43,935 47,280 49,593 47,666 51,010 53,324

34 8 41,604 42,724 43,876 45,431 48,822 51,219 49,161 52,552 54,949

35 9 44,122 45,332 46,943 50,413 52,892 50,672 54,143 56,623

36 10 46,805 48,533 52,049 54,611 52,263 55,780 58,340


1 11 50,169 53,761 56,375 53,899 57,492 60,104

2 12 51,753 55,520 58,211 55,600 59,250 61,942

3 13 57,322 60,093 57,360 61,052 63,823

4 14 59,132 62,046 59,172 62,981 65,776

5 15 60,671 63,660 60,710 64,618 67,486

6 7

16 or

more

61,884 64,932 61,924 65,910 68,836

(b) As used in this subsection, the column headings "BA+(N)"8refer to the number of credits earned since receiving the9baccalaureate degree.10

(c) For credits earned after the baccalaureate degree but before11the masters degree, any credits in excess of forty-five credits may12be counted after the masters degree. Thus, as used in this13subsection, the column headings "MA+(N)" refer to the total of:14

(i) Credits earned since receiving the masters degree; and15(ii) Any credits in excess of forty-five credits that were earned16

after the baccalaureate degree but before the masters degree.17(5) For the purposes of this section:18(a) "BA" means a baccalaureate degree.19(b) "MA" means a masters degree.20(c) "PHD" means a doctorate degree.21(d) "Years of service" shall be calculated under the same rules22

adopted by the superintendent of public instruction.23(e) "Credits" means college quarter hour credits and equivalent24

in-service credits computed in accordance with RCW 28A.415.020 and2528A.415.023.26

(6) No more than ninety college quarter-hour credits received by27any employee after the baccalaureate degree may be used to determine28compensation allocations under the state salary allocation schedule29and LEAP documents referenced in this part V, or any replacement30schedules and documents, unless:31

(a) The employee has a masters degree; or32(b) The credits were used in generating state salary allocations33

before January 1, 1992.34(7) The salary allocations established in this section are for35

allocation purposes only except as provided in this subsection, and36do not entitle an individual staff position to a particular paid37


salary except as provided in RCW 28A.400.200, as amended by House1Bill No. 2242 (fully funding the program of basic education).2

(8) For school year 2018-19, the salary allocations for each3district shall be the greater of:4

(a) The derived school year 2018-19 salary allocations in5subsection (1) of this section; or6

(b) The derived salary allocations for school year 2017-187increased by 2.3 percent.8

NEW SECTION. Sec. 504. FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC9INSTRUCTION—FOR SCHOOL EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS10General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . $216,086,00011General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . $1,360,536,00012


conditions and limitations:15(1) The salary increases provided in this section are inclusive16

of and above the annual cost-of-living adjustments pursuant to RCW1728A.400.205.18

(2) In addition to salary allocations specified in this19subsection (1) funding in this subsection includes one day of20professional learning for each of the funded full-time equivalent21certificated instructional staff units in school year 2018-19.22Nothing in this section entitles an individual certificated23instructional staff to any particular number of professional learning24days.25

(3)(a) The appropriations in this section include associated26incremental fringe benefit allocations at 22.85 percent for the272017-18 school year and 22.85 percent for the 2018-19 school year for28certificated instructional and certificated administrative staff and2921.10 percent for the 2017-18 school year and 21.10 percent for the302018-19 school year for classified staff.31

(b) The appropriations in this section include the increased or32decreased portion of salaries and incremental fringe benefits for all33relevant state-funded school programs in part V of this act. Changes34for general apportionment (basic education) are based on the salary35allocations and methodology in sections 502 and 503 of this act.36Changes for special education result from changes in each district's37basic education allocation per student. Changes for educational38


service districts and institutional education programs are determined1by the superintendent of public instruction using the methodology for2general apportionment salaries and benefits in sections 502 and 5033of this act.4

(c) The appropriations in this section include no salary5adjustments for substitute teachers.6

(4) The maintenance rate for insurance benefit allocations is7$780.00 per month for the 2017-18 and 2018-19 school years. The8appropriations in this section reflect the incremental change in cost9of allocating rates of $820.00 per month for the 2017-18 school year10and $840.00 per month for the 2018-19 school year.11

(5) The rates specified in this section are subject to revision12each year by the legislature.13

NEW SECTION. Sec. 505. FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC14INSTRUCTION—FOR PUPIL TRANSPORTATION15General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . $502,599,00016General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . $497,940,00017


conditions and limitations:20(1) Each general fund fiscal year appropriation includes such21


(2)(a) For the 2017-18 and 2018-19 school years, the24superintendent shall allocate funding to school district programs for25the transportation of eligible students as provided in RCW2628A.160.192. Funding in this section constitutes full implementation27of RCW 28A.160.192, which enhancement is within the program of basic28education. Students are considered eligible only if meeting the29definitions provided in RCW 28A.160.160.30

(b) From July 1, 2017, to August 31, 2017, the superintendent31shall allocate funding to school districts programs for the32transportation of students as provided in section 505, chapter 4,33Laws of 2015 3rd sp. sess., as amended.34

(3) Within amounts appropriated in this section, up to35$10,000,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal year362018 and up to $10,000,000 of the general fund—state appropriation37for fiscal year 2019 are for a transportation alternate funding grant38


program based on the alternate funding process established in RCW128A.160.191. The superintendent of public instruction must include a2review of school district efficiency rating, key performance3indicators and local school district characteristics such as unique4geographic constraints in the grant award process.5

(4) A maximum of $913,000 of this fiscal year 2018 appropriation6and a maximum of $937,000 of the fiscal year 2019 appropriation may7be expended for regional transportation coordinators and related8activities. The transportation coordinators shall ensure that data9submitted by school districts for state transportation funding shall,10to the greatest extent practical, reflect the actual transportation11activity of each district.12

(5) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall13provide reimbursement funding to a school district for school bus14purchases only after the superintendent of public instruction15determines that the school bus was purchased from the list16established pursuant to RCW 28A.160.195(2) or a comparable17competitive bid process based on the lowest price quote based on18similar bus categories to those used to establish the list pursuant19to RCW 28A.160.195.20

(6) The superintendent of public instruction shall base21depreciation payments for school district buses on the presales tax22five-year average of lowest bids in the appropriate category of bus.23In the final year on the depreciation schedule, the depreciation24payment shall be based on the lowest bid in the appropriate bus25category for that school year.26

(7) Funding levels in this section reflect waivers granted by the27state board of education for four-day school weeks as allowed under28RCW 28A.305.141.29

(8) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall30annually disburse payments for bus depreciation in August.31

NEW SECTION. Sec. 506. FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC32INSTRUCTION—FOR SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE PROGRAMS33General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . $7,111,00034General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . $7,111,00035General Fund—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . $537,178,00036



The appropriations in this section are subject to the following1conditions and limitations: $7,111,000 of the general fund—state2appropriation for fiscal year 2018 and $7,111,000 of the general fund3—state appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for4state matching money for federal child nutrition programs, and may5support the meals for kids program through the following allowable6uses:7

(1) Elimination of breakfast copays for eligible public school8students and lunch copays for eligible public school students in9grades kindergarten through third grade who are eligible for reduced-10price lunch;11

(2) Assistance to school districts and authorized public and12private nonprofit organizations for supporting summer food service13programs, and initiating new summer food service programs in low-14income areas;15

(3) Reimbursements to school districts for school breakfasts16served to students eligible for free and reduced-price lunch,17pursuant to chapter 287, Laws of 2005; and18

(4) Assistance to school districts in initiating and expanding19school breakfast programs.20

The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall21report annually to the fiscal committees of the legislature on annual22expenditures in subsections (1), (2), and (3) of this section.23

The superintendent of public instruction shall provide the24department of health with the following data, where available, for25all nutrition assistance programs that are funded by the United26States department of agriculture and administered by the office of27the superintendent of public instruction. The superintendent must28provide the report for the preceding federal fiscal year by February291, 2018, and February 1, 2019. The report must provide:30



(c) The average annual participation rate in the program;35(d) Participation rates by geographic distribution; and36(e) The annual federal funding of the program in Washington.37


NEW SECTION. Sec. 507. FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC1INSTRUCTION—FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS2General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . $956,055,0003General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . $989,284,0004General Fund—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . $470,673,0005Education Legacy Trust Account—State Appropriation . . . $54,694,0006


conditions and limitations:9(1)(a) Funding for special education programs is provided on an10

excess cost basis, pursuant to RCW 28A.150.390. School districts11shall ensure that special education students as a class receive their12full share of the general apportionment allocation accruing through13sections 502 and 504 of this act. To the extent a school district14cannot provide an appropriate education for special education15students under chapter 28A.155 RCW through the general apportionment16allocation, it shall provide services through the special education17excess cost allocation funded in this section.18

(b) Funding provided within this section is sufficient for19districts to provide school principals and lead special education20teachers annual professional development on the best-practices for21special education instruction and strategies for implementation.22Districts shall annually provide a summary of professional23development activities to the office of the superintendent of public24instruction.25

(2)(a) The superintendent of public instruction shall ensure26that:27

(i) Special education students are basic education students28first;29

(ii) As a class, special education students are entitled to the30full basic education allocation; and31

(iii) Special education students are basic education students for32the entire school day.33

(b) The superintendent of public instruction shall continue to34implement the full cost method of excess cost accounting, as designed35by the committee and recommended by the superintendent, pursuant to36section 501(1)(k), chapter 372, Laws of 2006.37


(3) Each fiscal year appropriation includes such funds as are1necessary to complete the school year ending in the fiscal year and2for prior fiscal year adjustments.3

(4)(a) For the 2017-18 and 2018-19 school years, the4superintendent shall allocate funding to school district programs for5special education students as provided in RCW 28A.150.390, except6that the calculation of the base allocation also includes allocations7provided under section 502 (2) and (4) of this act, which enhancement8is within the program of basic education.9

(b) From July 1, 2017, to August 31, 2017, the superintendent10shall allocate funding to school district programs for special11education students as provided in section 507, chapter 4, Laws of122015 3rd sp. sess., as amended.13

(5) The following applies throughout this section: The14definitions for enrollment and enrollment percent are as specified in15RCW 28A.150.390(3). Each district's general fund—state funded special16education enrollment shall be the lesser of the district's actual17enrollment percent or 13.5 percent.18

(6) At the request of any interdistrict cooperative of at least1915 districts in which all excess cost services for special education20students of the districts are provided by the cooperative, the21maximum enrollment percent shall be calculated in accordance with RCW2228A.150.390(3) (c) and (d), and shall be calculated in the aggregate23rather than individual district units. For purposes of this24subsection, the average basic education allocation per full-time25equivalent student shall be calculated in the aggregate rather than26individual district units.27

(7) $31,087,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for28fiscal year 2018, $31,087,000 of the general fund—state appropriation29for fiscal year 2019, and $31,024,000 of the general fund—federal30appropriation are provided solely for safety net awards for districts31with demonstrated needs for special education funding beyond the32amounts provided in subsection (4) of this section. If the federal33safety net awards based on the federal eligibility threshold exceed34the federal appropriation in this subsection (7) in any fiscal year,35the superintendent shall expend all available federal discretionary36funds necessary to meet this need. At the conclusion of each school37year, the superintendent shall recover safety net funds that were38


distributed prospectively but for which districts were not1subsequently eligible.2

(a) For the 2017-18 and 2018-19 school years, safety net funds3shall be awarded by the state safety net oversight committee as4provided in section 109(1) chapter 548, Laws of 2009 (ESHB 2261).5

(b) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall6make award determinations for state safety net funding in August of7each school year, except that the superintendent of public8instruction shall make award determinations for state safety net9funding in July of each school year for the Washington state school10for the blind and for the center for childhood deafness and hearing11loss. Determinations on school district eligibility for state safety12net awards shall be based on analysis of actual expenditure data from13the current school year.14

(8) A maximum of $931,000 may be expended from the general fund—15state appropriations to fund 5.43 full-time equivalent teachers and162.1 full-time equivalent aides at children's orthopedic hospital and17medical center. This amount is in lieu of money provided through the18home and hospital allocation and the special education program.19

(9) The superintendent shall maintain the percentage of federal20flow-through to school districts at 85 percent. In addition to other21purposes, school districts may use increased federal funds for high-22cost students, for purchasing regional special education services23from educational service districts, and for staff development24activities particularly relating to inclusion issues.25

(10) A school district may carry over from one year to the next26year up to 10 percent of the general fund—state funds allocated under27this program; however, carryover funds shall be expended in the28special education program.29

(11) $256,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal30year 2018 and $256,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for31fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for two additional full-time32equivalent staff to support the work of the safety net committee and33to provide training and support to districts applying for safety net34awards.35



provided solely for a special education family liaison position1within the office of the superintendent of public instruction.2

NEW SECTION. Sec. 508. FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC3INSTRUCTION—FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICE DISTRICTS4General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . $8,534,0005General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . $8,558,0006


conditions and limitations:9(1) The educational service districts shall continue to furnish10

financial services required by the superintendent of public11instruction and RCW 28A.310.190 (3) and (4).12

(2) Funding within this section is provided for regional13professional development related to mathematics and science14curriculum and instructional strategies aligned with common core15state standards and next generation science standards. Funding shall16be distributed among the educational service districts in the same17proportion as distributions in the 2007-2009 biennium. Each18educational service district shall use this funding solely for salary19and benefits for a certificated instructional staff with expertise in20the appropriate subject matter and in professional development21delivery, and for travel, materials, and other expenditures related22to providing regional professional development support.23

(3) The educational service districts, at the request of the24state board of education pursuant to RCW 28A.310.010 and 28A.305.130,25may receive and screen applications for school accreditation, conduct26school accreditation site visits pursuant to state board of education27rules, and submit to the state board of education post-site visit28recommendations for school accreditation. The educational service29districts may assess a cooperative service fee to recover actual plus30reasonable indirect costs for the purposes of this subsection.31

NEW SECTION. Sec. 509. FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC32INSTRUCTION—FOR LOCAL EFFORT ASSISTANCE33General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . $449,808,00034General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . $454,876,00035



The appropriations in this section are subject to the following1conditions and limitations: For purposes of RCW 84.52.0531, the2increase per full-time equivalent student is 5.85 percent from the32016-17 school year to the 2017-18 school year.4

NEW SECTION. Sec. 510. FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC5INSTRUCTION—FOR INSTITUTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS6General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . $13,565,0007General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . $13,689,0008


conditions and limitations:11(1) Each general fund—state fiscal year appropriation includes12

such funds as are necessary to complete the school year ending in the13fiscal year and for prior fiscal year adjustments.14

(2) State funding provided under this section is based on15salaries and other expenditures for a 220-day school year. The16superintendent of public instruction shall monitor school district17expenditure plans for institutional education programs to ensure that18districts plan for a full-time summer program.19

(3) State funding for each institutional education program shall20be based on the institution's annual average full-time equivalent21student enrollment. Staffing ratios for each category of institution22shall remain the same as those funded in the 1995-97 biennium.23

(4) The funded staffing ratios for education programs for24juveniles age 18 or less in department of corrections facilities25shall be the same as those provided in the 1997-99 biennium.26

(5) $701,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal27year 2018 and $701,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for28fiscal year 2019 are provided solely to maintain at least one29certificated instructional staff and related support services at an30institution whenever the K-12 enrollment is not sufficient to support31one full-time equivalent certificated instructional staff to furnish32the educational program. The following types of institutions are33included: Residential programs under the department of social and34health services for developmentally disabled juveniles, programs for35juveniles under the department of corrections, programs for juveniles36under the juvenile rehabilitation administration, and programs for37juveniles operated by city and county jails.38Code Rev/LL:lel 216 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

(6) Ten percent of the funds allocated for each institution may1be carried over from one year to the next.2

NEW SECTION. Sec. 511. FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC3INSTRUCTION—FOR PROGRAMS FOR HIGHLY CAPABLE STUDENTS4General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . $21,265,0005General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . $24,306,0006




(2) For the 2017-18 and 2018-19 school years, the superintendent13shall allocate funding to school district programs for highly capable14students as provided in RCW 28A.150.260(10)(c) except that15allocations must be based on 5.0 percent of each school district's16full-time equivalent enrollment. In calculating the allocations, the17superintendent shall assume the following: (i) Additional instruction18of 2.1590 hours per week per funded highly capable program student;19(ii) fifteen highly capable program students per teacher; (iii) 3620instructional weeks per year; (iv) 900 instructional hours per21teacher; and (v) the compensation rates as provided in sections 50322and 504 of this act.23

(b) From July 1, 2017, to August 31, 2017, the superintendent24shall allocate funding to school districts programs for highly25capable students as provided in section 511, chapter 4, Laws of 2015263rd sp. sess., as amended.27

(3) $85,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal28year 2018 and $85,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for29fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the centrum program at Fort30Worden state park.31

NEW SECTION. Sec. 512. FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC32INSTRUCTION—FOR MISCELLANEOUS—EVERY STUDENT SUCCEEDS ACT33General Fund—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,802,00034

NEW SECTION. Sec. 513. FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC35INSTRUCTION—EDUCATION REFORM PROGRAMS36


General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . $134,741,0001General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . $155,464,0002General Fund—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . $93,320,0003General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation . . . . . . . . . $1,451,0004Education Legacy Trust Account—State Appropriation . . . . $1,619,0005


conditions and limitations:8(1) $30,421,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for9

fiscal year 2018, $26,975,000 of the general fund—state appropriation10for fiscal year 2019, $1,350,000 of the education legacy trust11account—state appropriation, and $15,868,000 of the general fund—12federal appropriation are provided solely for development and13implementation of the Washington state assessment system.14

(2) $356,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal15year 2018 and $356,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for16fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the Washington state17leadership and assistance for science education reform (LASER)18regional partnership activities coordinated at the Pacific science19center, including instructional material purchases, teacher and20principal professional development, and school and community21engagement events.22

(3) $3,935,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal23year 2018 and $3,935,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for24fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for implementation of a new25performance-based evaluation for certificated educators and other26activities as provided in chapter 235, Laws of 2010 (education27reform) and chapter 35, Laws of 2012 (certificated employee28evaluations).29

(4) $62,672,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for30fiscal year 2018 and $82,665,000 of the general fund—state31appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the32following bonuses for teachers who hold valid, unexpired33certification from the national board for professional teaching34standards and who are teaching in a Washington public school, subject35to the following conditions and limitations:36

(a) For national board certified teachers, a bonus of $5,296 per37teacher in the 2017-18 school year and a bonus of $5,381 per teacher38in the 2018-19 school year;39Code Rev/LL:lel 218 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

(b) An additional $5,000 annual bonus shall be paid to national1board certified teachers who teach in either: (A) High schools where2at least 50 percent of student headcount enrollment is eligible for3federal free or reduced-price lunch, (B) middle schools where at4least 60 percent of student headcount enrollment is eligible for5federal free or reduced-price lunch, or (C) elementary schools where6at least 70 percent of student headcount enrollment is eligible for7federal free or reduced-price lunch;8

(c) The superintendent of public instruction shall adopt rules to9ensure that national board certified teachers meet the qualifications10for bonuses under (b) of this subsection for less than one full11school year receive bonuses in a prorated manner. All bonuses in this12subsection will be paid in July of each school year. Bonuses in this13subsection shall be reduced by a factor of 40 percent for first year14NBPTS certified teachers, to reflect the portion of the instructional15school year they are certified; and16

(d) During the 2017-18 and 2018-19 school years, and within17available funds, certificated instructional staff who have met the18eligibility requirements and have applied for certification from the19national board for professional teaching standards may receive a20conditional loan of two thousand dollars or the amount set by the21office of the superintendent of public instruction to contribute22toward the current assessment fee, not including the initial up-front23candidacy payment. The fee shall be an advance on the first annual24bonus under RCW 28A.405.415. The conditional loan is provided in25addition to compensation received under a district's salary26allocation and shall not be included in calculations of a district's27average salary and associated salary limitation under RCW2828A.400.200. Recipients who fail to receive certification after three29years are required to repay the conditional loan. The office of the30superintendent of public instruction shall adopt rules to define the31terms for initial grant of the assessment fee and repayment,32including applicable fees. To the extent necessary, the33superintendent may use revenues from the repayment of conditional34loan scholarships to ensure payment of all national board bonus35payments required by this section in each school year.36

(5) $477,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal37year 2018 and $477,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for38fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the leadership internship39program for superintendents, principals, and program administrators.40Code Rev/LL:lel 219 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

(6) $950,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal1year 2018 and $950,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for2fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the Washington reading3corps. The superintendent shall allocate reading corps members to4schools identified for comprehensive or targeted support and school5districts that are implementing comprehensive, proven, research-based6reading programs. Two or more schools may combine their Washington7reading corps programs.8

(7) $810,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal9year 2018 and $810,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for10fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the development of a11leadership academy for school principals and administrators. The12superintendent of public instruction shall contract with an13independent organization to operate a state-of-the-art education14leadership academy that will be accessible throughout the state.15Semiannually the independent organization shall report on amounts16committed by foundations and others to support the development and17implementation of this program. Leadership academy partners shall18include the state level organizations for school administrators and19principals, the superintendent of public instruction, the20professional educator standards board, and others as the independent21organization shall identify.22

(8) $3,000,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal23year 2018 and $3,000,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for24fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for a statewide information25technology (IT) academy program. This public-private partnership will26provide educational software, as well as IT certification and27software training opportunities for students and staff in public28schools.29

(9) $1,802,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal30year 2018 and $1,802,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for31fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for secondary career and32technical education grants pursuant to chapter 170, Laws of 2008. If33equally matched by private donations, $825,000 of the 201834appropriation and $825,000 of the 2019 appropriation shall be used to35support FIRST robotics programs. Of the amounts in this subsection,36$100,000 of the fiscal year 2018 appropriation and $100,000 of the37fiscal year 2019 appropriation are provided solely for the purpose of38


statewide supervision activities for career and technical education1student leadership organizations.2

(10) $125,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal3year 2018 and $125,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for4fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for (a) staff at the office of5the superintendent of public instruction to coordinate and promote6efforts to develop integrated math, science, technology, and7engineering programs in schools and districts across the state; and8(b) grants of $2,500 to provide twenty middle and high school9teachers each year with professional development training for10implementing integrated math, science, technology, and engineering11programs in their schools.12

(11) $135,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal13year 2018 and $135,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for14fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for science, technology,15engineering and mathematics lighthouse projects, consistent with16chapter 238, Laws of 2010.17

(12) $10,500,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for18fiscal year 2018 and $10,500,000 of the general fund—state19appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for a20beginning educator support program. The program shall prioritize21first year teachers in the mentoring program. School districts and/or22regional consortia may apply for grant funding. The program provided23by a district and/or regional consortia shall include: A paid24orientation; assignment of a qualified mentor; development of a25professional growth plan for each beginning teacher aligned with26professional certification; release time for mentors and new teachers27to work together; and teacher observation time with accomplished28peers. Funding may be used to provide statewide professional29development opportunities for mentors and beginning educators.30

(13) $250,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal31year 2018 and $250,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for32fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for advanced project lead the33way courses at ten high schools. To be eligible for funding in 2018,34a high school must have offered a foundational project lead the way35course during the 2016-17 school year. The 2018 funding must be used36for one-time start-up course costs for an advanced project lead the37way course, to be offered to students beginning in the 2017-18 school38year. To be eligible for funding in 2019, a high school must have39


offered a foundational project lead the way course during the 2017-181school year. The 2018 funding must be used for one-time start-up2course costs for an advanced project lead the way course, to be3offered to students beginning in the 2018-19 school year. The office4of the superintendent of public instruction and the education5research and data center at the office of financial management shall6track student participation and long-term outcome data.7

(14) $9,352,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for8fiscal year 2018 and $14,352,000 of the general fund—state9appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for10implementation of chapter 159, Laws of 2013. By January 15, 2018, the11superintendent of public instruction shall submit a plan to the12fiscal committees of the legislature outlining the additional school13accountability supports that will be implemented as a result of the14increased appropriation provided in fiscal year 2019. Of the amount15provided in this subsection, $5,000,000 of the general fund—state16appropriation for fiscal year 2019 is provided solely for expenditure17contingent upon legislative approval of the superintendent's plan for18additional school accountability supports, and the superintendent may19not spend that amount until approval is received.20

(15) $450,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal21year 2018 and $450,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for22fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for annual start-up, expansion,23or maintenance of existing programs in aerospace and advanced24manufacturing programs. To be eligible for funding, the skills center25and high schools must agree to engage in developing local business26and industry partnerships for oversight and input regarding program27components. Program instructors must also agree to participate in28professional development leading to student employment, or29certification in aerospace or advanced manufacturing industries as30determined by the superintendent of public instruction. The office of31the superintendent of public instruction and the education research32and data center shall report annually student participation and long-33term outcome data.34

(16) $5,000,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for35fiscal year 2018 and $4,000,000 of the general fund—state36appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the37provision of training for teachers in the performance-based teacher38principal evaluation program.39


(17) $100,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal1year 2018 and $100,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for2fiscal year 2019 are provided solely to promote the financial3literacy of students. The effort will be coordinated through the4financial literacy public-private partnership.5

(18) $2,194,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for6fiscal year 2018 and $2,194,000 of the general fund—state7appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are provided solely to implement8chapter 18, Laws of 2013 2nd sp. sess. (Engrossed Substitute Senate9Bill No. 5946) (strengthening student educational outcomes).10

(19) $36,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal11year 2018 and $36,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for12fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for chapter 212, Laws of 201413(Substitute Senate Bill No. 6074) (homeless student educational14outcomes).15

(20) $80,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal16year 2018 and $40,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for17fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for chapter 219, Laws of 201418(Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 6163) (expanded learning).19

(21) $10,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal20year 2018 and $10,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for21fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for chapter 102, Laws of 201422(Senate Bill No. 6424) (biliteracy seal).23

(22) $500,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal24year 2018 and $500,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for25fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the office of the26superintendent of public instruction to contract with a nonprofit27organization to integrate the state learning standards in English28language arts, mathematics, and science with FieldSTEM outdoor field29studies and project-based and work-based learning opportunities30aligned with the environmental, natural resource, and agricultural31sectors.32

(23) Within the amounts provided in this section, the33superintendent of public instruction shall obtain an existing student34assessment inventory tool that is free and openly licensed and35distribute the tool to every school district. Each school district36shall use the student assessment inventory tool to identify all37state-level and district-level assessments that are required of38students. The state-required assessments should include: Reading39


proficiency assessments used for compliance with RCW 28A.320.202; the1required statewide assessments under chapter 28A.655 RCW in grades2three through eight and at the high school level in English language3arts, mathematics, and science, as well as the practice and training4tests used to prepare for them; and the high school end-of-course5exams in mathematics under RCW 28A.655.066. District-required6assessments should include: The second grade reading assessment used7to comply with RCW 28A.300.320; interim smarter balanced assessments,8if required; the measures of academic progress assessment, if9required; and other required interim, benchmark, or summative10standardized assessments, including assessments used in social11studies, the arts, health, and physical education in accordance with12RCW 28A.230.095, and for educational technology in accordance with13RCW 28A.655.075. The assessments identified should not include14assessments used to determine eligibility for any categorical program15including the transitional bilingual instruction program, learning16assistance program, highly capable program, special education17program, or any formative or diagnostic assessments used solely to18inform teacher instructional practices, other than those already19identified. By October 15th of each year, each district shall report20to the superintendent the amount of student time in the previous21school year that is spent taking each assessment identified. By22December 15th of each year, the superintendent shall summarize the23information reported by the school districts and report to the24education committees of the house of representatives and the senate.25

NEW SECTION. Sec. 514. FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC26INSTRUCTION—FOR TRANSITIONAL BILINGUAL PROGRAMS27General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . $147,948,00028General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . $157,744,00029General Fund—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . $92,244,00030




(2)(a) For the 2017-18 and 2018-19 school years, the37superintendent shall allocate funding to school districts for38


transitional bilingual programs under RCW 28A.180.010 through128A.180.080, including programs for exited students, as provided in2RCW 28A.150.260(10)(b) and the provisions of this section. In3calculating the allocations, the superintendent shall assume the4following averages: (i) Additional instruction of 4.7780 hours per5week per transitional bilingual program student in grades6kindergarten through six and 6.7780 hours per week per transitional7bilingual program student in grades seven through twelve in school8years 2017-18 and 2018-19; (ii) additional instruction of 3.00009hours per week in school years 2017-18 and 2018-19 for the head count10number of students who have exited the transitional bilingual11instruction program within the previous two years based on their12performance on the English proficiency assessment; (iii) fifteen13transitional bilingual program students per teacher; (iv) 3614instructional weeks per year; (v) 900 instructional hours per15teacher; and (vi) the compensation rates as provided in sections 50316and 504 of this act. Pursuant to RCW 28A.180.040(1)(g), the17instructional hours specified in (a)(ii) of this subsection (2) are18within the program of basic education.19

(b) From July 1, 2017, to August 31, 2017, the superintendent20shall allocate funding to school districts for transitional bilingual21instruction programs as provided in section 514, chapter 4, Laws of222015, 3rd sp. sess., as amended.23

(3) The superintendent may withhold allocations to school24districts in subsection (2) of this section solely for the central25provision of assessments as provided in RCW 28A.180.090 (1) and (2)26up to the following amounts: 2.55 percent for school year 2017-18 and272.57 percent for school year 2018-19.28

(4) The general fund—federal appropriation in this section is for29migrant education under Title I Part C and English language30acquisition, and language enhancement grants under Title III of the31elementary and secondary education act.32

(5) $35,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal33year 2018 and $35,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for34fiscal year 2019 are provided solely to track current and former35transitional bilingual program students.36

NEW SECTION. Sec. 515. FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC37INSTRUCTION—FOR THE LEARNING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM38


General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . $326,233,0001General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . $355,633,0002General Fund—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . $505,487,0003


conditions and limitations:6(1) The general fund—state appropriations in this section are7

subject to the following conditions and limitations:8(a) The appropriations include such funds as are necessary to9

complete the school year ending in the fiscal year and for prior10fiscal year adjustments.11

(b)(i) For the 2017-18 and 2018-19 school years, the12superintendent shall allocate funding to school districts for13learning assistance programs as provided in RCW 28A.150.260(10)(a),14except that the allocation for the additional instructional hours15shall be enhanced as provided in this section, which enhancements are16within the program of the basic education. In calculating the17allocations, the superintendent shall assume the following averages:18(A) Additional instruction of 2.3975 hours per week per funded19learning assistance program student for the 2017-18 and 2018-1920school years; (B) additional instruction of 1.1 hours per week per21funded learning assistance program student for the 2017-18 and222018-19 school years in qualifying high-poverty school building; (C)23fifteen learning assistance program students per teacher; (D) 3624instructional weeks per year; (E) 900 instructional hours per25teacher; and (F) the compensation rates as provided in sections 50326and 504 of this act.27

(ii) From July 1, 2017, to August 31, 2017, the superintendent28shall allocate funding to school districts for learning assistance29programs as provided in section 515, chapter 4, Laws of 2015, 3rd sp.30sess., as amended.31

(c) A school district's funded students for the learning32assistance program shall be the sum of the district's full-time33equivalent enrollment in grades K-12 for the prior school year34multiplied by the district's percentage of October headcount35enrollment in grades K-12 eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in36the prior school year. The prior school year's October headcount37enrollment for free and reduced-price lunch shall be as reported in38the comprehensive education data and research system.39


(2) Allocations made pursuant to subsection (1) of this section1shall be adjusted to reflect ineligible applications identified2through the annual income verification process required by the3national school lunch program, as recommended in the report of the4state auditor on the learning assistance program dated February,52010.6

(3) The general fund—federal appropriation in this section is7provided for Title I Part A allocations of the every student succeeds8act of 2016.9

(4) A school district may carry over from one year to the next up10to 10 percent of the general fund—state funds allocated under this11program; however, carryover funds shall be expended for the learning12assistance program.13

(5) Within existing resources, during the 2017-18 and 2018-1914school years, school districts are authorized to use funds allocated15for the learning assistance program to also provide assistance to16high school students who have not passed the state assessment in17science.18

NEW SECTION. Sec. 516. FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC19INSTRUCTION—PER PUPIL ALLOCATIONS20 21 22

Statewide Average Allocations

Per Annual Average Full-Time Equivalent Student

23 24 25

Basic Education Program 2017-18

School

Year

2018-19

School

Year

26 General Apportionment $7,038 $8,037

27 Pupil Transportation $422 $485

28 Special Education Programs $6,920 $7,875

29 Institutional Education Programs $13,476 $15,369

30 31

Programs for Highly Capable

Students

$455 $525

32 Transitional Bilingual Programs $1,024 $1,163

33 Learning Assistance Program $735 $849

NEW SECTION. Sec. 517. BILL CONTINGENCY. Of amounts34appropriated in sections 501 through 515 of this act, a total of35


$164,287,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal year12018 and $1,200,417,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for2fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for implementation of House Bill3No. 2242 (fully funding the program of basic education). Amounts4referenced in this subsection exclude amounts attributable to formula5enhancements in staffing ratios in the prototypical school model,6materials supplies and operating costs, the learning assistance7program, the transitional bilingual instruction program, if those8enhancements are newly codified in House Bill No. 2242 (fully funding9the program of basic education) but are funded in maintenance level10in the appropriations in this act. If section 301 of the bill is not11enacted by July 31, 2017, the amounts referenced in this section12shall lapse. In the event of such a lapse, the superintendent of13public instruction must certify to the office of financial management14the portions of the appropriations in each of sections 501 through15515 that lapse under the requirements of this section.16

NEW SECTION. Sec. 518. FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC17INSTRUCTION18

(1) Amounts distributed to districts by the superintendent19through part V of this act are for allocations purposes only, unless20specified by part V of this act, and do not entitle a particular21district, district employee, or student to a specific service, beyond22what has been expressly provided in statute. Part V of this act23restates the requirements of various sections of Title 28A RCW. If24any conflict exists, the provisions of Title 28A RCW control unless25this act explicitly states that it is providing an enhancement. Any26amounts provided in part V of this act in excess of the amounts27required by Title 28A RCW provided in statute, are not within the28program of basic education unless clearly stated by this act.29

(2) To the maximum extent practicable, when adopting new or30revised rules or policies relating to the administration of31allocations in part V of this act that result in fiscal impact, the32office of the superintendent of public instruction shall attempt to33seek legislative approval through the budget request process.34

(3) Appropriations made in this act to the office of the35superintendent of public instruction shall initially be allotted as36required by this act. Subsequent allotment modifications shall not37include transfers of moneys between sections of this act.38


(4) As required by RCW 28A.710.110, the office of the1superintendent of public instruction shall transmit the charter2school authorizer oversight fee for the charter school commission to3the charter school oversight account.4

NEW SECTION. Sec. 519. FOR THE OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF5PUBLIC INSTRUCTION—FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS6Washington Opportunity Pathways Account—State7


conditions and limitations: The superintendent shall distribute10funding appropriated in this section to charter schools under chapter1128A.710 RCW. Within amounts provided in this section the12superintendent may distribute funding for safety net awards for13charter schools with demonstrated needs for special education funding14beyond the amounts provided under chapter 28A.710 RCW.15

NEW SECTION. Sec. 520. FOR THE OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF16PUBLIC INSTRUCTION—FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION17Washington Opportunity Pathways Account—State18

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $477,00019Charter Schools Oversight Account—State Appropriation . . $1,958,00020


conditions and limitations: The entire Washington opportunity23pathways account—state appropriation in this section is provided to24the superintendent of public instruction solely for the operations of25the Washington state charter school commission under chapter 28A.71026RCW.27

(End of part)


PART VI1HIGHER EDUCATION2

NEW SECTION. Sec. 601. The appropriations in sections 6053through 611 of this act are subject to the following conditions and4limitations:5

(1) "Institutions" means the institutions of higher education6receiving appropriations under sections 605 through 611 of this act.7

(2) The legislature, the office of financial management, and8other state agencies need consistent and accurate personnel data from9institutions of higher education for policy planning purposes.10Institutions of higher education shall report personnel data to the11office of financial management for inclusion in the agency's data12warehouse. Uniform reporting procedures shall be established by the13office of financial management's office of the state human resources14director for use by the reporting institutions, including provisions15for common job classifications and common definitions of full-time16equivalent staff. Annual contract amounts, number of contract months,17and funding sources shall be consistently reported for employees18under contract.19

(3) In addition to waivers granted under the authority of RCW2028B.15.910, the governing boards and the state board may waive all or21a portion of operating fees for any student. State general fund22appropriations shall not be provided to replace tuition and fee23revenue foregone as a result of waivers granted under this24subsection.25

(4)(a) For institutions receiving appropriations in section 60526of this act, the only allowable salary increases provided are those27with normally occurring promotions and increases related to faculty28and staff retention, except as provided in Part IX of this act. In29fiscal year 2018 and fiscal year 2019, the state board for community30and technical colleges may use salary and benefit savings from31faculty turnover to provide salary increments and associated benefits32for faculty who qualify through professional development and33training.34

(b) For employees under the jurisdiction of chapter 41.56 RCW,35salary increases will be in accordance with the applicable collective36bargaining agreement. However, an increase shall not be provided to37any classified employee whose salary is above the approved salary38


range maximum for the class to which the employee's position is1allocated.2

(c) For each institution of higher education receiving3appropriations under sections 606 through 611 of this act:4

(i) The only allowable salary increases are those associated with5normally occurring promotions and increases related to faculty and6staff retention and as provided in Part IX of this act; and7

(ii) Institutions may provide salary increases from other sources8to instructional and research faculty at the universities and The9Evergreen State College, exempt professional staff, teaching and10research assistants, as classified by the office of financial11management, and all other nonclassified staff, but not including12employees under chapter 41.80 RCW. Any salary increase granted under13the authority of this subsection (4)(c)(ii) shall not be included in14an institution's salary base for future state funding. It is the15intent of the legislature that state general fund support for an16institution shall not increase during the current or any future17biennium as a result of any salary increases authorized under this18subsection (4)(c)(ii).19

(5) Within funds appropriated to institutions in sections 60520through 611 of this act, teacher preparation programs shall meet the21requirements of RCW 28B.10.710 to incorporate information on the22culture, history, and government of American Indian people in this23state by integrating the curriculum developed and made available free24of charge by the office of the superintendent of public instruction25into existing programs or courses and may modify that curriculum in26order to incorporate elements that have a regionally specific focus.27

NEW SECTION. Sec. 602. (1) Within the amounts appropriated in28this act, each institution of higher education shall seek to:29

(a) Maintain and to the extent possible increase enrollment30opportunities at branch campuses;31

(b) Maintain and to the extent possible increase enrollment32opportunities at university centers and other partnership programs33that enable students to earn baccalaureate degrees on community34college campuses; and35

(c) Eliminate and consolidate programs of study for which there36is limited student or employer demand, or that are not areas of core37academic strength for the institution, particularly when such38programs duplicate offerings by other in-state institutions.39Code Rev/LL:lel 231 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

(3) For purposes of monitoring and reporting statewide1enrollment, the University of Washington and Washington State2University shall notify the office of financial management of the3number of full-time student equivalent enrollments for each of their4campuses.5

NEW SECTION. Sec. 603. PUBLIC BACCALAUREATE INSTITUTIONS6(1) The state universities, the regional universities, and The7

Evergreen State College must accept the transfer of college-level8courses taken by students under RCW 28A.600.290 or 28A.600.300 if a9student seeking a transfer of the college-level courses has been10admitted to the state university, the regional university, or The11Evergreen State College, and if the college-level courses are12recognized as transferrable by the admitting institution of higher13education.14

(2) Appropriations in sections 606 through 611 of this act are15sufficient to implement 2017-19 collective bargaining agreements at16institutions of higher education negotiated under chapter 41.80 RCW.17The institutions may also use these funds for any other purpose18including increasing compensation and implementing other collective19bargaining agreements.20

(3) Within amounts appropriated to institutions in sections 60621through 611 of this act, institutions shall employ at least one full-22time mental health counselor licensed under chapter 18.225 RCW who23has experience working with active members of the military or24military veterans, to work with student, faculty, and staff veterans,25as well as their spouses and dependents, through the institution's26veteran resource center.27

NEW SECTION. Sec. 604. STATE BOARD FOR COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL28COLLEGES29

Appropriations in section 605 of this act are sufficient to30implement 2017-19 collective bargaining agreements at institutions of31higher education negotiated under chapter 41.80 RCW. The institutions32may also use these funds for any other purpose including increasing33compensation, and implementing other collective bargaining34agreements.35

NEW SECTION. Sec. 605. FOR THE STATE BOARD FOR COMMUNITY AND36TECHNICAL COLLEGES37Code Rev/LL:lel 232 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . $662,672,0001General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . $668,368,0002Community/Technical College Capital Projects3

Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,841,0004Education Legacy Trust Account—State Appropriation . . . $138,314,0005



fiscal year 2018 and $33,261,000 of the general fund—state10appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are provided solely as special11funds for training and related support services, including financial12aid, as specified in RCW 28C.04.390. Funding is provided to support13at least 7,170 full-time equivalent students in fiscal year 2018 and14at least 7,170 full-time equivalent students in fiscal year 2019.15

(2) $5,450,000 of the education legacy trust account—state16appropriation is provided solely for administration and customized17training contracts through the job skills program. The state board18shall make an annual report by January 1st of each year to the19governor and to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the20legislature regarding implementation of this section, listing the21scope of grant awards, the distribution of funds by educational22sector and region of the state, and the results of the partnerships23supported by these funds.24

(3) $425,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal25year 2018 and $425,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for26fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for Seattle central college's27expansion of allied health programs.28

(4) $5,250,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal29year 2018 and $5,250,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for30fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the student achievement31initiative.32

(5) $1,610,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal33year 2018, and $1,610,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for34fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the expansion of the35mathematics, engineering, and science achievement program. The state36board shall report back to the appropriate committees of the37legislature on the number of campuses and students served by December3831, 2018.39Code Rev/LL:lel 233 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

(6) $1,500,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal1year 2018 and $1,500,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for2fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for implementation of guided3pathways or similar programs designed to improve student success,4including, but not limited to, academic program redesign, student5advising, and other student supports.6

(7) $1,500,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal7year 2018 and $1,500,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for8fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for operating a fabrication9composite wing incumbent worker training program to be housed at the10Washington aerospace training and research center.11

(8) $100,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal12year 2018 and $100,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for13fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the aerospace center of14excellence currently hosted by Everett community college to:15

(a) Increase statewide communications and outreach between16industry sectors, industry organizations, businesses, K-12 schools,17colleges, and universities;18

(b) Enhance information technology to increase business and19student accessibility and use of the center's web site; and20

(c) Act as the information entry point for prospective students21and job seekers regarding education, training, and employment in the22industry.23

(9) $18,588,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for24fiscal year 2018 and $18,960,000 of the general fund—state25appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the26implementation of the college affordability program as set forth in27RCW 28B.15.066.28

(10) Community and technical colleges are not required to send29mass mailings of course catalogs to residents of their districts.30Community and technical colleges shall consider lower cost31alternatives, such as mailing postcards or brochures that direct32individuals to online information and other ways of acquiring print33catalogs.34

(11) The state board for community and technical colleges shall35not use funds appropriated in this section to support intercollegiate36athletics programs.37



fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the Wenatchee Valley college1wildfire prevention program.2

(13) $100,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal3year 2018 is provided solely for implementation of chapter 154, Laws4of 2017 (SSB 5022) (education loan information).5

(14) $185,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal6year 2018 and $185,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for7fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for implementation of chapter8177, Laws of 2017 (SSB 5100) (financial literacy seminars).9

(15) $41,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal10year 2018 and $42,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for11fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for implementation of chapter1298, Laws of 2017 (E2SHB 1375) (ctc course material costs).13

(16) $158,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal14year 2018 and $5,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for15fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for implementation of chapter16237, Laws of 2017 (ESHB 1115) (paraeducators).17

(17) $150,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal18year 2018 and $150,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for19fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for program delivery through20Green River College to the Covington area and southeast King county21in response to the education needs assessment conducted by the22student achievement council in the 2015-2017 fiscal biennium.23

(18) $60,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal24year 2018 and $60,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for25fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for a youth development program26operated by Everett community college in conjunction with a county27chapter of a national civil rights organization.28

(19) $750,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal29year 2018 and $750,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for30fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for increased enrollments in the31integrated basic education and skills training program. Funding will32support approximately 120 additional full-time equivalent enrollments33annually.34

(20)(a) The state board must provide quality assurance reports on35the ctcLink project at the frequency directed by the office of chief36information officer for review and for posting on its information37technology project dashboard.38


(b) The state board must develop a technology budget using a1method similar to the state capital budget, identifying project2costs, funding sources, and anticipated deliverables through each3stage of the investment and across fiscal periods and biennia from4project initiation to implementation. The budget must be updated at5the frequency directed by the office of chief information officer for6review and for posting on its information technology project7dashboard.8

(c) The office of the chief information officer may suspend the9ctcLink project at any time if the office of the chief information10officer determines that the project is not meeting or is not expected11to meet anticipated performance measures, implementation timelines,12or budget estimates. Once suspension or termination occurs, the state13board shall not make additional expenditures on the ctcLink project14without approval of the chief information officer. The ctcLink15project funded through the community and technical college innovation16account created in RCW 28B.50.515 is subject to the conditions,17limitations, and review provided in section 724 of this act.18

(21) $150,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal19year 2018 and $150,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for20fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the aerospace center of21excellence hosted by Everett Community College to develop an unmanned22aircraft system program in Sunnyside.23

NEW SECTION. Sec. 606. FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON24General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . $336,712,00025General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . $353,811,00026Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account—State Appropriation . . $1,350,00027UW Building Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $1,052,00028Education Legacy Trust Account—State Appropriation . . . $30,050,00029Economic Development Strategic Reserve Account—State30

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,035,00031Biotoxin Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . $597,00032Dedicated Marijuana Account—State Appropriation33

(FY 2018). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $247,00034Dedicated Marijuana Account—State Appropriation35

(FY 2019). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $247,00036Accident Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . $7,436,00037Medical Aid Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . . $7,042,00038




year 2018 and $52,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for5fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the center for international6trade in forest products in the college of forest resources.7


(3) $200,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal13year 2018 and $200,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for14fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for labor archives of15Washington. The university shall work in collaboration with the state16board for community and technical colleges.17

(4) $8,000,000 of the education legacy trust account—state18appropriation is provided solely for the family medicine residency19network at the university to expand the number of residency slots20available in Washington.21

(5) The university must continue work with the education research22and data center to demonstrate progress in computer science and23engineering enrollments. By September 1st of each year, the24university shall provide a report including but not limited to the25cost per student, student completion rates, and the number of low-26income students enrolled in each program, any process changes or27best-practices implemented by the university, and how many students28are enrolled in computer science and engineering programs above the29prior academic year.30

(6) $1,350,000 of the aquatic lands enhancement account—state is31provided solely for ocean acidification monitoring, forecasting, and32research and for operation of the Washington ocean acidification33center. By September 1, 2017, the center must provide a biennial work34plan and begin quarterly progress reports to the Washington marine35resources advisory council created under RCW 43.06.338.36

(7) $8,000,000 of the education legacy trust account—state37appropriation is provided solely for the expansion of degrees in the38department of computer science and engineering at the Seattle campus.39Code Rev/LL:lel 237 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

(8) $1,000,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal1year 2018 and $1,000,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for2fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the university to increase3resident undergraduate enrollments in science, technology,4engineering, and math majors. The university is expected to increase5full-time equivalent enrollment by approximately 60 additional6students.7

(9) $3,000,000 of the economic development strategic reserve8account appropriation is provided solely to support the joint center9for aerospace innovation technology.10

(10) The University of Washington shall not use funds11appropriated in this section to support intercollegiate athletics12programs.13

(11) $250,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal14year 2018 and $250,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for15fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the Latino health center.16

(12) $200,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal17year 2018 and $200,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for18fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the climate impacts group in19the college of the environment.20

(13) $8,400,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for21fiscal year 2018 and $7,400,000 of the general fund—state22appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the23continued operations and expansion of the Washington, Wyoming,24Alaska, Montana, Idaho medical school program.25

(14) $3,200,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for26fiscal year 2019 is provided solely for the university to host the27Special Olympics USA Games in July 2018.28

(15) $5,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal29year 2018 and $80,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for30fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for implementation of chapter31262, Laws of 2017 (E2SHB 1612) (lethal means, reduce access).32

(16) $400,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal33year 2018 and $400,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for34fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for a contract with the center35for sensorimotor neural engineering to advance research on spinal36cord injuries.37

(17) $2,250,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for38fiscal year 2018 and $2,250,000 of the general fund—state39


appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the1institute for stem cell and regenerative medicine. Funds appropriated2in this subsection must be dedicated to research utilizing3pluripotent stem cells and related research methods.4

(18) $500,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal5year 2018 and $500,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for6fiscal year 2019 are provided to the University of Washington to7support youth and young adults experiencing homelessness in the8university district of Seattle. Funding is provided for the9university to work with community service providers and university10colleges and departments to plan for and implement a comprehensive11one-stop center with navigation services for homeless youth; the12university may contract with the department of commerce to expand13services that serve homeless youth in the university district.14

(19) $125,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal15year 2018 and $125,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for16fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the University of Washington17school of public health to study the air quality implications of air18traffic at the international airport in the state that has the19highest total annual number of arrivals and departures. The study20must include an assessment of the concentrations of ultrafine21particulate matter in areas surrounding and directly impacted by air22traffic generated by the airport, including areas within ten miles of23the airport in the directions of aircraft flight paths and within ten24miles of the airport where public agencies operate an existing air25monitoring station. The study must attempt to distinguish between26aircraft and other sources of ultrafine particulate matter, and must27compare concentrations of ultrafine particulate matter in areas28impacted by high volumes of air traffic with concentrations of29ultrafine particulate matter in areas that are not impacted by high30volumes of air traffic. The university must coordinate with local31governments in areas addressed by the study to share results and32inclusively solicit feedback from community members. By December 1,332019, the university must report study findings, including any gaps34and uncertainties in health information associated with ultrafine35particulate matter, and recommend to the legislature whether36sufficient information is available to proceed with a second phase of37the study.38


(20) The appropriations in this section include sufficient1funding for the implementation of chapter 154, Laws of 2017 (SSB25022) (education loan information).3

(21) The appropriations in this section include sufficient4funding for the implementation of chapter 177, Laws of 2017 (SSB55100) (financial literacy seminars).6

(22) Within the funds appropriated in this section, the7University of Washington shall:8

(a) Review the scholarly literature on the short-term and long-9term effects of marijuana use to assess if other states or private10entities are conducting marijuana research in areas that may be11useful to the state.12

(b) Provide as part of its budget request for the 2019-202113biennium:14

(i) A list of intended state, federal, and privately funded15marijuana research, including cost, duration, and scope; and16

(ii) Plans for partnerships with other universities, state17agencies, or private entities, including entities outside the state,18for purposes related to researching short-term and long-term effects19of marijuana use.20

(23) General fund—state appropriations in this section are21reduced to reflect a reduction in state-supported tuition waivers for22graduate students. When reducing tuition waivers, the university will23not change its practices and procedures for providing eligible24veterans with tuition waivers.25

(24) $45,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal26year 2018 is provided solely for the university to conduct research27and analysis of military officers who are attending or have completed28the command and general staff college, intermediate level education,29or advanced operations course as part of their military education.30The purpose of the research and analysis is to examine possible31graduate level degree programs to be offered in partnership with the32university and the U.S. army's command and general staff college. The33research and analysis shall include stakeholder meetings with the34U.S. army's command and general staff college. The university shall35submit a report to the appropriate legislative higher education36committees and the joint committee on veterans and military affairs37by December 31, 2018. The report shall include the results of the38research and analysis and plans for possible next steps with other39service schools for field grade officers.40Code Rev/LL:lel 240 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

(25)(a) $140,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for1fiscal year 2018 is provided solely for the University of Washington2school of law to convene a study on the Washington state supreme3court decision Volk v. DeMeerleer, 386 P.3d 254 (Wash. 2016), and4whether or not it substantially changed the law on the duty of care5for mental health providers and whether it has had an impact on6access to mental health care services in the state. The study shall7include:8

(i) Comprehensive review of duty to warn and duty to protect case9law and laws in the United States, including a description of how10Washington state's law compares to other states and to what extent,11if any, the Volk decision changed the law in this state;12

(ii) Comprehensive review and assessment of the involuntary and13voluntary treatment capacity available in the state, including14information and data available from the select committee on quality15improvement in state hospitals, related contractors, and other16sources;17

(iii) An analysis of lawsuits brought in the state as a result of18the Volk decision, including the outcome of any such cases and any19harm alleged in each lawsuit;20

(iv) An analysis of lawsuits brought in the state prior to the21issuance of the Volk decision, and since the issuance of the decision22in Petersen v. State, against outpatient mental health providers23alleged to have breached either the duty to warn or the duty to take24reasonable precautions established in Petersen, including the outcome25of any such cases and the harm alleged in each lawsuit;26

(v) An analysis of insurance claims filed as a result of the Volk27decision, including the outcome of any such cases and any harm28alleged in each claim filed;29

(vi) Whether insurance policy provisions and rates have been30affected due to the Volk decision;31

(vii) Assessment of the number of mental health service providers32available to provide treatment to voluntary mental health patients in33the state, whether that capacity has changed, and whether any such34change is a result of the Volk decision, and a description of any35changes as a result of the Volk decision;36

(viii) Assessment of whether mental health service providers may37be changing practice to limit exposure to the potential risks created38by the Volk decision;39


(ix) Assessment of legal and practice implications state legal1standards regarding duty to warn and duty to protect in the voluntary2and involuntary treatment context; and3

(x) Comprehensive review of practices where the practice has been4consistently shown to have achieved the results it seeks to achieve5and that those results are superior to those achieved by other means.6

(b) When performing the study under this subsection, the7University of Washington school of law shall consult with subject-8matter experts including, but not limited to, individuals9representing the following organizations:10

(i) Attorneys with experience representing defendants in personal11injury cases or wrongful death cases related to the issues raised by12duty to warn cases;13

(ii) Washington state association for justice, representing14attorneys with experience representing plaintiffs in personal injury15cases or wrongful death cases related to the issues raised by duty to16warn cases;17

(iii) Department of social and health services;18(iv) Washington academy of family physicians;19(v) Washington association for mental health treatment20

protection;21(vi) Office of the insurance commissioner;22(vii) Washington council for behavioral health;23(viii) Washington state hospital association;24(ix) Washington state medical association;25(x) Washington state psychiatric association;26(xi) Washington state psychological association;27(xii) Washington state society for clinical social work;28(xiii) Washington association of police chiefs and sheriffs;29(xiv) Victim support services;30(xv) NW health law advocates;31(xvi) National alliance on mental illness;32(xvii) American civil liberties union; and33(xviii) A sample of families who testified or presented evidence34

of their cases to the legislature.35(c) The University of Washington school of law shall consult each36

listed organization separately. Following collection and analysis of37relevant data, they shall hold at least one meeting of all listed38organizations to discuss the data, analysis, and recommendations. The39


University of Washington school of law must submit the final report1to the appropriate committees of the legislature by December 1, 2017.2

NEW SECTION. Sec. 607. FOR WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY3General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . $215,329,0004General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . $227,266,0005WSU Building Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $792,0006Education Legacy Trust Account—State Appropriation . . . $33,995,0007Dedicated Marijuana Account—State Appropriation8

(FY 2018) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $138,0009Dedicated Marijuana Account—State Appropriation10

(FY 2019) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $138,00011TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $477,658,00012


(1) $90,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal15year 2018 and $90,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for16fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for a rural economic development17and outreach coordinator.18


(3) $500,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal28year 2018 and $500,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for29fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for state match requirements30related to the federal aviation administration grant.31

(4) Washington State University shall not use funds appropriated32in this section to support intercollegiate athletic programs.33

(5) The appropriations in this section include sufficient funding34for the implementation of chapter 154, Laws of 2017 (SSB 5022)35(education loan information).36


(6) The appropriations in this section include sufficient funding1for the implementation of chapter 177, Laws of 2017 (SSB 5100)2(financial literacy seminars).3

(7) $3,000,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal4year 2018 and $7,000,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for5fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the continued development6and operations of a medical school program in Spokane.7

(8) Within the funds appropriated in this section, Washington8State University is required to provide administrative support to the9sustainable aviation biofuels work group authorized under RCW1028B.30.904.11

(9) $135,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal12year 2018 and $135,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for13fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for a honey bee biology research14position.15


(11) $230,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal21year 2018 and $376,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for22fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for chapter 202, Laws of 201723(2SHB 1713) (children's mental health).24

(12) $300,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal25year 2018 and $300,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for26fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the William D. Ruckelshaus27center to collaborate with groups and organizations, including28associations of local governments, associations of the business, real29estate and building industries, state agencies, environmental30organizations, state universities, public health and planning31organizations, and tribal governments, to create a "Road Map to32Washington's Future." The road map shall identify areas of agreement33on ways to adapt Washington's growth management framework of34statutes, institutions, and policies to meet future challenges in35view of robust forecasted growth and the unique circumstances and36urgent priorities in the diverse regions of the state. The center37shall, in conjunction with state universities and other sponsors,38conduct regional workshops to:39


(a) Engage Washington residents in identifying a desired1statewide vision for Washington's future;2

(b) Partner with state universities on targeted research to3inform future alternatives;4

(c) Facilitate deep and candid interviews with representatives of5the above named groups and organizations; and6

(d) Convene parties for collaborative conversations and potential7agreement seeking.8The center must submit a final report to the appropriate committees9of the legislature by June 30, 2019.10

(13) $580,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal11year 2018 and $580,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for12fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the development of an13organic agriculture systems degree program located at the university14center in Everett.15

(14) Within the funds appropriated in this section, Washington16State University shall:17


(b) Provide as part of its budget request for the 2019-202122fiscal biennium:23

(i) A list of intended state, federal, and privately funded24marijuana research, including cost, duration, and scope;25


(15) $760,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal30year 2018 and $760,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for31fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for implementation of chapter32159, Laws of 2017 (2SSB 5474) (elk hoof disease).33

(16) $630,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal342018 and $630,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal35year 2019 are provided solely for the creation of an electrical36engineering program located in Bremerton. At full implementation, the37university is expected to increase degree production by 25 new38bachelor's degrees per year. The university must identify these39


students separately when providing data to the education research1data center as required in subsection (2) of this section.2

(17) $1,370,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for3fiscal year 2018 and $1,370,000 of the general fund—state4appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the5creation of software engineering and data analytic programs at the6university center in Everett. At full implementation, the university7is expected to enroll 50 students per academic year. The university8must identify these students separately when providing data to the9education research data center as required in subsection (2) of this10section.11

(18) General fund—state appropriations in this section are12reduced to reflect a reduction in state-supported tuition waivers for13graduate students. When reducing tuition waivers, the university will14not change its practices and procedures for providing eligible15veterans with tuition waivers.16

NEW SECTION. Sec. 608. FOR EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY17General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . $50,064,00018General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . $51,985,00019Education Legacy Trust Account—State Appropriation . . . $16,598,00020


conditions and limitations:23(1) At least $200,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for24

fiscal year 2018 and at least $200,000 of the general fund—state25appropriation for fiscal year 2019 must be expended on the Northwest26autism center.27



(3) Eastern Washington University shall not use funds1appropriated in this section to support intercollegiate athletics2programs.3

(4) $9,851,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal4year 2018 and $10,048,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for5fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the implementation of the6college affordability program as set forth in RCW 28B.15.066.7



(7) Within amounts appropriated in this section, the university14is encouraged to increase the number of tenure-track positions15created and hired.16

NEW SECTION. Sec. 609. FOR CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY17General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . $49,969,00018General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . $52,303,00019CWU Capital Projects Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . $76,00020Education Legacy Trust Account—State Appropriation . . . $19,076,00021


conditions and limitations:24(1) The university must continue work with the education research25

and data center to demonstrate progress in engineering enrollments.26By September 1st of each year, the university shall provide a report27including but not limited to the cost per student, student completion28rates, and the number of low-income students enrolled in each29program, any process changes or best-practices implemented by the30university, and how many students are enrolled in engineering31programs above the prior academic year.32

(2) Central Washington University shall not use funds33appropriated in this section to support intercollegiate athletics34programs.35

(3) $11,104,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for36fiscal year 2018 and $11,326,000 of the general fund—state37appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the38


implementation of the college affordability program as set forth in1RCW 28B.15.066.2




NEW SECTION. Sec. 610. FOR THE EVERGREEN STATE COLLEGE12General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . $26,543,00013General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . $27,146,00014TESC Capital Projects Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . $80,00015Education Legacy Trust Account—State Appropriation . . . . $5,450,00016Liquor Revolving Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . $250,00017



year 2018 and $3,445,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for22fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the implementation of the23college affordability program as set forth in RCW 28B.15.066.24

(2) Funding provided in this section is sufficient for The25Evergreen State College to continue operations of the Longhouse26Center and the Northwest Indian applied research institute.27

(3) Notwithstanding other provisions in this section, the board28of directors for the Washington state institute for public policy may29adjust due dates for projects included on the institute's 2017-1930work plan as necessary to efficiently manage workload.31

(4) The Evergreen State College shall not use funds appropriated32in this section to support intercollegiate athletics programs.33

(5) $33,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal34year 2018 and $65,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for35fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for implementation of chapter36265, Laws of 2017 (SHB 1867) (ext. foster care transitions).37


(6) $62,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal1year 2018 are provided solely for implementation of chapter 237, Laws2of 2017 (ESHB 1115) (paraeducators).3

(7) $17,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal4year 2018 and $34,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for5fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the Washington institute for6public policy to conduct a study regarding the implementation of7certain aspects of the involuntary treatment act, pursuant to chapter829, Laws of 2016, sp. sess. (E3SHB 1713).9



(10) $72,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal16year 2018 and $43,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for17fiscal year 2019 is provided solely for the Washington institute for18public policy to update its previous meta-analysis on the effect of19the national board for professional teaching standards certification20on student outcomes by December 15, 2018. The institute shall also21report on the following:22

(a) Does the certification improve teacher retention in23Washington state?;24

(b) Has the additional bonus provided under RCW 28A.405.415 to25certificated instructional staff who have attained national board26certification to work in high poverty schools acted as an incentive27for such teachers to actually work in high poverty schools?; and28

(c) Have other states provided similar incentives to achieve a29more equitable distribution of staff with national board30certification?31

(11) $122,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal32year 2018 and $40,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for33fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the implementation of34chapter 244, Laws of 2015 (college bound).35

(12) $1,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal36year 2018 and $1,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for37fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the implementation of38chapter 7, Laws of 2015, 3rd sp.s. (early start act).39


(13) $250,000 of the liquor revolving account—state appropriation1is provided solely for the Washington state institute for public2policy to study comparative constitutional and statutory obligations3and revenue capacity of local governments. The institute must provide4a report on its research and findings to the appropriate committees5of the legislature by December 30, 2017.6

(14) Within amounts appropriated in this section, the college is7encouraged to increase the number of tenure-track positions created8and hired.9

(15) $16,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal10year 2018 and $22,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for11fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for implementation of Engrossed12Substitute Senate Bill No. 5890 (foster care and adoption). If the13bill is not enacted by July 31, 2017, the amounts provided in this14subsection shall lapse.15

NEW SECTION. Sec. 611. FOR WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY16General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . $70,456,00017General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . $72,950,00018Education Legacy Trust Account—State Appropriation . . . $13,831,00019Western Washington University Capital Projects20

Account—State Appropriation (FY 2018). . . . . . . . . . $771,00021Western Washington University Capital Projects Account—State22

Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $712,00023TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $158,720,00024



(2) $630,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal36year 2018 and $630,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for37fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the computer and information38Code Rev/LL:lel 250 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

systems security program located at Olympic college - Poulsbo. The1university is expected to enroll 30 students each academic year2beginning in fiscal year 2017. The university must identify these3students separately when providing data to the educational data4centers as required in (1) of this section.5

(3) Western Washington University shall not use funds6appropriated in this section to support intercollegiate athletics7programs.8




(7) $500,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal20year 2018 and $500,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for21fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for programs or initiatives22designed to improve student academic success and increase degree23completion.24


NEW SECTION. Sec. 612. FOR THE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT COUNCIL—28POLICY COORDINATION AND ADMINISTRATION29General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . $5,640,00030General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . $5,791,00031General Fund—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,892,00032


conditions and limitations: $20,000 of the general fund—state35appropriation for fiscal year 2018 is provided solely for36administrative costs to implement the expansion of the college bound37scholarship program for foster youth, pursuant to Engrossed38Code Rev/LL:lel 251 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

Substitute Senate Bill No. 5890 (foster care and adoption). If the1bill is not enacted by July 31, 2017, the amount provided in this2subsection shall lapse.3

NEW SECTION. Sec. 613. FOR THE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT COUNCIL—4OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE5General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . $238,397,0006General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . $242,726,0007General Fund—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . $11,906,0008General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . $300,0009Education Legacy Trust Account—State Appropriation . . . $99,955,00010WA Opportunity Pathways Account—State Appropriation . . $117,389,00011Aerospace Training Student Loan Account—State12

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $208,00013Health Professionals Loan Repayment and Scholarship14

Program Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . . $4,720,00015TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $715,601,00016


(1) $229,157,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for19fiscal year 2018, $233,928,000 of the general fund—state20appropriation for fiscal year 2019, $69,376,000 of the education21legacy trust account—state appropriation, and $88,000,000 of the22Washington opportunity pathways account—state appropriation are23provided solely for student financial aid payments under the state24need grant and state work study programs, including up to four25percent administrative allowance for the state work study program.26

(2)(a) For the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium, state need grant awards27given to private for-profit institutions shall be the same amount as28the prior year.29

(b) For the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium, grant awards given to30private four-year not-for-profit institutions shall be set at the31same level as the average grant award for public research32universities. Increases in awards given to private four-year not-for-33profit institutions shall align with annual tuition increases for34public research institutions.35

(3) Changes made to the state work study program in the 2009-201136and 2011-2013 fiscal biennia are continued in the 2017-2019 fiscal37biennium including maintaining the increased required employer share38Code Rev/LL:lel 252 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

of wages; adjusted employer match rates; discontinuation of1nonresident student eligibility for the program; and revising2distribution methods to institutions by taking into consideration3other factors such as off-campus job development, historical4utilization trends, and student need.5

(4) Within the funds appropriated in this section, eligibility6for the state need grant includes students with family incomes at or7below 70 percent of the state median family income (MFI), adjusted8for family size, and shall include students enrolled in three to five9credit-bearing quarter credits, or the equivalent semester credits.10Awards for students with incomes between 51 and 70 percent of the11state median shall be prorated at the following percentages of the12award amount granted to those with incomes below 51 percent of the13MFI: 70 percent for students with family incomes between 51 and 5514percent MFI; 65 percent for students with family incomes between 5615and 60 percent MFI; 60 percent for students with family incomes16between 61 and 65 percent MFI; and 50 percent for students with17family incomes between 66 and 70 percent MFI.18

(5) Of the amounts provided in subsection (1) of this section,19$100,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal year 201820and $100,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal year212019 are provided for the council to process an alternative financial22aid application system pursuant to RCW 28B.92.010.23

(6) Students who are eligible for the college bound scholarship24shall be given priority for the state need grant program. These25eligible college bound students whose family incomes are in the 0-6526percent median family income ranges must be awarded the maximum state27need grant for which they are eligible under state policies and may28not be denied maximum state need grant funding due to institutional29policies or delayed awarding of college bound scholarship students.30The council shall provide directions to institutions to maximize the31number of college bound scholarship students receiving the maximum32state need grant for which they are eligible with a goal of 10033percent coordination. Institutions shall identify all college bound34scholarship students to receive state need grant priority. If an35institution is unable to identify all college bound scholarship36students at the time of initial state aid packaging, the institution37should reserve state need grant funding sufficient to cover the38projected enrollments of college bound scholarship students.39


(7) $15,849,000 of the education legacy trust account—state1appropriation and $29,389,000 of the Washington opportunity pathways2account—state appropriation are provided solely for the college bound3scholarship program and may support scholarships for summer session.4

(8) $2,236,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal5year 2018 and $2,236,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for6fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the passport to college7program. The maximum scholarship award is up to $5,000. The council8shall contract with a nonprofit organization to provide support9services to increase student completion in their postsecondary10program and shall, under this contract, provide a minimum of $500,00011in fiscal years 2018 and 2019 for this purpose.12

(9) $14,730,000 of the education legacy trust account—state13appropriation is provided solely to meet state match requirements14associated with the opportunity scholarship program. The legislature15will evaluate subsequent appropriations to the opportunity16scholarship program based on the extent that additional private17contributions are made, program spending patterns, and fund balance.18

(10) $2,325,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for19fiscal year 2018 and $2,325,000 of the general fund—state20appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for21expenditure into the health professionals loan repayment and22scholarship program account. These amounts and $4,720,00023appropriated from the health professionals loan repayment and24scholarship program account must be used to increase the number of25licensed primary care health professionals to serve in licensed26primary care health professional critical shortage areas. The office27of student financial assistance and the department of health shall28prioritize a portion of any nonfederal balances in the health29professional loan repayment and scholarship fund for conditional loan30repayment contracts with psychiatrists and with advanced registered31nurse practitioners for work at one of the state-operated psychiatric32hospitals. The office and department shall designate the state33hospitals as health professional shortage areas if necessary for this34purpose. The office shall coordinate with the department of social35and health services to effectively incorporate three conditional loan36repayments into the department's advanced psychiatric professional37recruitment and retention strategies. The office may use these38targeted amounts for other program participants should there be any39


remaining amounts after eligible psychiatrists and advanced1registered nurse practitioners have been served. The office shall2also work to prioritize loan repayments to professionals working at3health care delivery sites that demonstrate a commitment to serving4uninsured clients.5

(11) $42,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal6year 2018 and $42,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for7fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for the council to design and8implement a program that provides customized information to high-9achieving (as determined by local school districts), low-income, high10school students. "Low-income" means students who are from low-income11families as defined by the education data center in RCW 43.41.400.12For the purposes of designing, developing, and implementing the13program, the council shall partner with a national entity that offers14aptitude tests and shall consult with institutions of higher15education with a physical location in Washington. The council shall16implement the program no later than fall 2016, giving consideration17to spring mailings in order to capture early action decisions offered18by institutions of higher education and nonprofit baccalaureate19degree-granting institutions. The information packet for students20must include at a minimum:21

(a) Materials that help students to choose colleges;22(b) An application guidance booklet;23(c) Application fee waivers, if available, for four-year24

institutions of higher education and independent nonprofit25baccalaureate degree-granting institutions in the state that enable26students receiving a packet to apply without paying application fees;27

(d) Information on college affordability and financial aid that28includes information on the net cost of attendance for each four-year29institution of higher education and each nonprofit baccalaureate30degree-granting institution, and information on merit and need-based31aid from federal, state, and institutional sources; and32

(e) A personally addressed cover letter signed by the governor33and the president of each four-year institution of higher education34and nonprofit baccalaureate degree-granting institution in the state.35

NEW SECTION. Sec. 614. FOR THE WORKFORCE TRAINING AND EDUCATION36COORDINATING BOARD37General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . $1,881,00038


General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . $1,795,0001General Fund—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . $55,279,0002General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . $208,0003


conditions and limitations:6(1) For the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium the board shall not7

designate recipients of the Washington award for vocational8excellence or recognize them at award ceremonies as provided in RCW928C.04.535.10

(2) The health workforce council of the state workforce training11and education coordinating board, in partnership with work underway12with the office of the governor, shall, within resources available13for such purpose, but not to exceed $250,000, assess workforce14shortages across behavioral health disciplines. The board shall15create a recommended action plan to address behavioral health16workforce shortages and to meet the increased demand for services17now, and with the integration of behavioral health and primary care18in 2020. The analysis and recommended action plan shall align with19the recommendations of the adult behavioral health system task force20and related work of the healthier Washington initiative. The board21shall consider workforce data, gaps, distribution, pipeline,22development, and infrastructure, including innovative high school,23postsecondary, and postgraduate programs to evolve, align, and24respond accordingly to our state's behavioral health and related and25integrated primary care workforce needs. The board will continue its26work and submit final recommendations in calendar year 2017.27

(3) $22,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal28year 2018 is provided solely for implementation of chapter 154, Laws29of 2017 (SSB 5022) (education loan information).30

(4) $114,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal31year 2018 and $57,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for32fiscal year 2019 are provided solely for implementation of chapter33182, Laws of 2017 (2SSB 5285) (workforce employment sectors study).34

NEW SECTION. Sec. 615. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING35General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . $119,174,00036General Fund—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . $171,032,00037Education Legacy Trust Account—State Appropriation . . . $14,091,00038Code Rev/LL:lel 256 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

Home Visiting Services Account—State Appropriation . . . . $3,133,0001Home Visiting Services Account—Federal Appropriation . . $12,153,0002WA Opportunity Pathways Account—State Appropriation . . . $40,000,0003



fiscal year 2018, $12,125,000 of the education legacy trust account—8state appropriation, and $40,000,000 of the opportunity pathways9account appropriation are provided solely for the early childhood10education and assistance program. These amounts shall support at11least 12,491 slots in fiscal year 2018.12

(2) $200,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal13year 2018 is provided solely to develop and provide culturally14relevant supports for parents, family, and other caregivers.15

(3) The department is the lead agency for and recipient of the16federal child care and development fund grant. Amounts within this17grant shall be used to fund child care licensing, quality18initiatives, agency administration, and other costs associated with19child care subsidies. The department shall transfer a portion of this20grant to the department of social and health services to fund the21child care subsidies paid by the department of social and health22services on behalf of the department of early learning.23

(4)(a) $76,650,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation is24provided solely for the working connections child care program under25RCW 43.215.135. In order to not exceed the appropriated amount, the26department shall manage the program so that the average monthly27caseload does not exceed 33,000 households. The department shall give28prioritized access into the program according to the following order:29

(i) Families applying for or receiving temporary assistance for30needy families (TANF);31

(ii) TANF families curing sanction;32(iii) Foster children;33(iv) Families that include a child with special needs;34(v) Families in which a parent of a child in care is a minor who35



(vi) Families with a child residing with a biological parent or1guardian who have received child protective services, child welfare2services, or a family assessment response from the department of3social and health services in the past six months, and has received a4referral for child care as part of the family's case management; and5

(vii) Families that received subsidies within the last thirty6days and:7

(A) Have reapplied for subsidies; and8(B) Have household income of two hundred percent federal poverty9

level or below; and10(viii) All other eligible families.11(b) The department of early learning and the department of social12

and health services must take immediate action to reduce fraud and13overpayments in the working connections child care program. By14December 1, 2017, the department must adopt rules to:15

(i) Require verification of the applicant's household composition16in determining eligibility for the working connections child care17program. At a minimum, the department of social and health services18must consult agency records for the temporary assistance for needy19families program, food assistance, medical assistance, and child20support enforcement to verify the applicant's household composition21and other applicable eligibility criteria whenever possible. In cases22where only one parent's name appears on the application and the23department of social and health services cannot verify an open child24support case or verify household composition through internal agency25records, then the applicant must:26

(A) Provide the name and address of the other parent or indicate,27under penalty of perjury, that the other parent's identity or address28are unknown to the applicant; and29

(B) Document the presence or absence of the other parent through30acceptable documentation as defined by the department in rule.31

The department must exempt an applicant from providing32information about the other parent if the department of social and33health services determines the applicant has good cause not to34cooperate. For the purposes of this subsection, "good cause" must35include, at a minimum, consideration of the safety of domestic36violence victims;37

(ii) Authorize working connections child care payments to38licensed and certified providers and in-home relative child care39providers serving eligible consumers who participate in one hundred40Code Rev/LL:lel 258 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

ten hours or more of approved work or related activities per calendar1month within the following categories: (A) Full day care for a non-2school-age child, (B) half-day care for a school-age child during the3school year, and (C) full day care for a school-age child during4school holidays;5

(iii) Define the occurrence of fraud, an intentional program6violation, an unintentional program violation and an administrative7error;8

(iv) Outline the administrative process for determining fraud or9an intentional program violation; and10

(v) Define the progressive disqualification process for providers11who commit fraud or intentional program violation(s).12

(c) The department, in collaboration with the department of13social and health services, must submit a preliminary report by14December 1, 2017, and a final report by December 1, 2018, to the15governor and the appropriate fiscal and policy committees of the16legislature on quality control measures for the working connections17child care program. The reports must each include:18

(i) A detailed narrative of the procurement and implementation of19an improved time and attendance system, including a detailed20accounting of the costs of procurement and implementation;21

(ii) A comprehensive description of all processes, including22computer algorithms and additional rule development, that the23department and the department of social and health services plan to24establish prior to and after full implementation of the time and25attendance system. At a minimum, processes must be designed to:26

(A) Ensure the department's auditing efforts are informed by27regular and continuous alerts of the potential for overpayments;28

(B) Avoid overpayments to the maximum extent possible and29expediently recover overpayments that have occurred;30

(C) Withhold payment from providers when necessary to incentivize31receipt of the necessary documentation to complete an audit;32

(D) Establish methods for reducing future payments or33establishing repayment plans in order to recover any overpayments;34

(E) Sanction providers, including termination of eligibility, who35commit intentional program violations or fail to comply with program36requirements, including compliance with any established repayment37plans;38

(F) Consider pursuit of prosecution in cases with fraudulent39activity; and40Code Rev/LL:lel 259 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

(iii) A description of the process by which fraud is identified1and how fraud investigations are prioritized and expedited.2

(d) Beginning July 1, 2018, and annually thereafter, the3department, in collaboration with the department of social and health4services, must report to the governor and the appropriate fiscal and5policy committees of the legislature on the status of overpayments in6the working connections child care program. The report must include7the following information for the previous fiscal year:8

(i) A summary of the number of overpayments that occurred;9(ii) The reason for each overpayment;10(iii) The total cost of overpayments;11(iv) A comparison to overpayments that occurred in the past two12

preceding fiscal years; and13(v) Any planned modifications to internal processes that will14

take place in the coming fiscal year to further reduce the occurrence15of overpayments.16

(5) Within available amounts, the department in consultation with17the office of financial management and the department of social and18health services shall report enrollments and active caseload for the19working connections child care program to the legislative fiscal20committees and the legislative-executive WorkFirst oversight task21force on an agreed upon schedule. The report shall also identify the22number of cases participating in both temporary assistance for needy23families and working connections child care. The department must also24report on the number of children served through contracted slots.25

(6) $1,560,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal26year 2018 and $6,712,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation27are provided solely for the seasonal child care program. If federal28sequestration cuts are realized, cuts to the seasonal child care29program must be proportional to other federal reductions made within30the department.31

(7) $4,674,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal32year 2018 is provided solely for the early childhood intervention33prevention services (ECLIPSE) program. The department shall contract34for ECLIPSE services to provide therapeutic child care and other35specialized treatment services to abused, neglected, at-risk, and/or36drug-affected children. Priority for services shall be given to37children referred from the department of social and health services38children's administration.39


(8) $44,663,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for1fiscal year 2018 and $13,954,000 of the general fund—federal2appropriation are provided solely to maintain the requirements set3forth in chapter 7, Laws of 2015 3rd sp. sess. The department shall4place a ten percent administrative overhead cap on any contract5entered into with the University of Washington. In its annual report6to the governor and the legislature, the department shall report the7total amount of funds spent on the quality rating and improvements8system and the total amount of funds spent on degree incentives,9scholarships, and tuition reimbursements. Of the amounts provided in10this subsection, $386,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for11fiscal year 2018 is provided solely for a six percent base rate12increase for child care center providers.13

(9) $1,728,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal14year 2018 is provided solely for reducing barriers for low-income15providers to participate in the early achievers program.16

(10) $300,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal17year 2018 is provided solely for a contract with a nonprofit entity18experienced in the provision of promoting early literacy for children19through pediatric office visits.20

(11) $2,000,000 of the education legacy trust account—state21appropriation is provided solely for early intervention assessment22and services.23

(12) $7,979,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation for24fiscal year 2018 is provided solely for the department to procure a25time and attendance system and are subject to the conditions,26limitations, and review provided in section 724 of this act.27

(13) Information technology projects or investments and proposed28projects or investments impacting time capture, payroll and payment29processes and systems, eligibility, case management and authorization30systems within the department of early learning are subject to31technical oversight by the office of the chief information officer.32The department must collaborate with the office of the chief33information officer to develop a strategic business and technology34architecture plan for a child care attendance and billing system that35supports a statewide architecture.36

(14)(a)(i) The department of early learning is required to37provide to the education research and data center, housed at the38office of financial management, data on all state-funded early39


childhood programs. These programs include the early support for1infants and toddlers, early childhood education and assistance2program (ECEAP), and the working connections and seasonal subsidized3childcare programs including license exempt facilities or family,4friend, and neighbor care. The data provided by the department to the5education research data center must include information on children6who participate in these programs, including their name and date of7birth, and dates the child received services at a particular8facility.9

(ii) ECEAP early learning professionals must enter any new10qualifications into the department's professional development11registry starting in the 2015-16 school year, and every school year12thereafter. By October 2017, and every October thereafter, the13department must provide updated ECEAP early learning professional14data to the education research data center.15

(iii) The department must request federally funded head start16programs to voluntarily provide data to the department and the17education research data center that is equivalent to what is being18provided for state-funded programs.19

(iv) The education research and data center must provide an20updated report on early childhood program participation and K-1221outcomes to the house of representatives appropriations committee and22the senate ways and means committee using available data by November232017 for the school year ending in 2016 and again in March 2018 for24the school year ending in 2017.25

(b) The department, in consultation with the department of social26and health services, must withhold payment for services to early27childhood programs that do not report on the name, date of birth, and28the dates a child received services at a particular facility.29

(15) The department shall work with state and local law30enforcement, federally recognized tribal governments, and tribal law31enforcement to develop a process for expediting fingerprinting and32data collection necessary to conduct background checks for tribal33early learning and child care providers.34

(16) $2,651,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for35fiscal year 2018 is provided solely for the 2017-2019 collective36bargaining agreement covering family child care providers as set37forth in section 940 of this act. Funding is contingent upon38enactment of Senate Bill No. 5969 (transparency in public employee39collective bargaining). If the bill is not enacted by July 31, 2017,40Code Rev/LL:lel 262 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse. Of the amounts1provided in this subsection:2

(a) $273,000 is for a base rate increase;3(b) $55,000 is for increasing paid professional development days4

from three days to five days;5(c) $1,708,000 is for the family child care providers 501c36

organization for the substitute pool, training and quality7improvement support services, and administration;8

(d) $114,000 is for increasing licensing incentive payments; and9(e) $500,000 is for needs based grants.10(17) $175,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal11

year 2018 is provided solely for the department to contract with a12nonprofit entity that provides quality improvement services to13participants in the early achievers program to implement a community-14based training module that supports licensed child care providers who15have been rated in early achievers and who are specifically16interested in serving children in the early childhood education and17assistance program. The module must be functionally translated into18Spanish and Somali. The module must prepare trainees to administer19all aspects of the early childhood education and assistance program20for eligible children in their licensed program and must be offered21to 105 child care providers to serve children eligible for the early22childhood education and assistance program by June 30, 2019.23

(18) $750,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal24year 2018 is provided solely for the implementation of the early25achievers expanded learning opportunity quality initiative pursuant26to RCW 43.215.100(3)(d).27

(19) $267,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal28year 2018 is provided solely for implementation of chapter 236, Laws29of 2017 (SHB 1445) (dual language in early learning & K-12).30

(20) $100,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal31year 2018 is provided solely for implementation of chapter 202, Laws32of 2017 (E2SHB 1713) (children's mental health).33

(21) $5,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal34year 2018 is provided solely for a child care workforce development35technical work group to develop recommendations to support increased36child care workforce wages, reduce turnover, enable child care37providers to recruit more qualified educators, and maintain the38diversity of the current workforce.39


(a) The department shall convene and provide staff support for1the technical work group. The department shall consult with advocates2and stakeholders of the early learning workforce when selecting3members for the technical work group. Membership of the work group4must consist of representatives from the following organizations and5entities:6

(i) The statewide child care resource and referral network;7(ii) The department;8(iii) The department of commerce;9(iv) The economic opportunity institute;10(v) A coalition of organizations representing nonprofits,11

professional associations, businesses, and industries in early12learning;13

(vi) The state board for community and technical colleges;14(vii) A union representing child care workers;15(viii) The small business administration;16(ix) A member consisting of either an economist or a17

representative of the workforce development councils;18(x) A representative from an early childhood education and19

assistance program;20(xi) A representative from a nonprofit child care center;21(xii) A representative from a private child care center; and22(xiii) A representative from an organization that provides23

culturally responsive services for early learning programs in24communities with high numbers of families whose primary language is25not English.26

(b) Members of the work group may be reimbursed for travel27expenses as provided in RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060. Funding in this28subsection is provided solely for travel reimbursement of work group29members and other costs to conduct the meetings. Funding provided in30this subsection may not be used to contract for facilitation.31

(c) The work group shall issue a report with recommendations and32an implementation plan to the governor and appropriate committees of33the legislature by December 1, 2018.34

(22) $317,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal35year 2018 is provided solely for implementation of chapter 162, Laws36of 2017 (SSB 5357) (outdoor early learning programs).37

(23)(a) During the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium, the department must38revise its agreements and contracts with vendors to include a39provision to require that each vendor agrees to equality among its40Code Rev/LL:lel 264 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

workers by ensuring similarly employed individuals are compensated as1equals as follows:2






(b) The provision must allow for the termination of the contract21if the department or department of enterprise services determines22that the vendor is not in compliance with this agreement or contract23term.24


NEW SECTION. Sec. 616. FOR THE STATE SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND27General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . $6,976,00028General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . $7,427,00029General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . $34,00030


conditions and limitations: Funding provided in this section is33sufficient for the school to offer to students enrolled in grades34nine through twelve for full-time instructional services at the35Vancouver campus with the opportunity to participate in a minimum of36one thousand eighty hours of instruction and the opportunity to earn37twenty-four high school credits.38


NEW SECTION. Sec. 617. FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE CENTER FOR1CHILDHOOD DEAFNESS AND HEARING LOSS2General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . $10,646,0003General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . $11,679,0004


conditions and limitations: Funding provided in this section is7sufficient for the center to offer to students enrolled in grades8nine through twelve for full-time instructional services at the9Vancouver campus with the opportunity to participate in a minimum of10one thousand eighty hours of instruction and the opportunity to earn11twenty-four high school credits.12

NEW SECTION. Sec. 618. FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE ARTS COMMISSION13General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . $1,497,00014General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . $1,514,00015General Fund—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,124,00016General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . $16,00017


conditions and limitations: $78,000 of the general fund—state20appropriation for fiscal year 2018 and $78,000 of the general fund—21state appropriation for fiscal year 2019 are provided solely to22implement chapter 240, Laws of 2017 (creative districts).23

NEW SECTION. Sec. 619. FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE HISTORICAL24SOCIETY25General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . $2,505,00026General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . $2,603,00027


NEW SECTION. Sec. 620. FOR THE EASTERN WASHINGTON STATE29HISTORICAL SOCIETY30General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . $1,991,00031General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . $2,044,00032


(End of part)


PART VII1SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS2

NEW SECTION. Sec. 701. FOR THE STATE TREASURER—BOND RETIREMENT3AND INTEREST, AND ONGOING BOND REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER CHARGES: FOR4DEBT SUBJECT TO THE DEBT LIMIT5General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . $1,133,223,0006General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . $1,190,324,0007State Building Construction Account—State Appropriation . $6,456,0008Columbia River Basin Water Supply—State Appropriation . . . . $79,0009State Taxable Building Construction Account—State10

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $376,00011Debt-Limit Reimbursable Bond Retire Account—State12

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $570,00013TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,331,028,00014

The appropriations in this section are subject to the following15conditions and limitations: The general fund appropriations are for16expenditure into the debt-limit general fund bond retirement account.17

NEW SECTION. Sec. 702. FOR THE STATE TREASURER—BOND RETIREMENT18AND INTEREST, AND ONGOING BOND REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER CHARGES: FOR19GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT TO BE REIMBURSED AS PRESCRIBED BY STATUTE20General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . $9,592,00021General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . $1,517,00022Nondebt-Limit Reimbursable Bond Retirement Account—State23

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $184,549,00024TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $195,658,00025

The appropriations in this section are subject to the following26conditions and limitations: The general fund appropriations are for27expenditure into the nondebt-limit general fund bond retirement28account.29

NEW SECTION. Sec. 703. FOR THE STATE TREASURER—BOND RETIREMENT30AND INTEREST, AND ONGOING BOND REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER CHARGES: FOR31BOND SALE EXPENSES32General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . $1,400,00033General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . $1,400,00034Hood Canal Aquatic Rehabilitation—State35


Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,0001State Building Construction Account—State2

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,191,0003Columbia River Basin Water Supply—State Appropriation . . . . $58,0004Columbia River Basin Taxable Bond Water5

Supply—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,0006State Taxable Building Construction Account—State7

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150,0008TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,214,0009

NEW SECTION. Sec. 704. FOR THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT—10EMERGENCY FUND11General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . . $850,00012General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . . $850,00013


conditions and limitations: The appropriations in this section are16for the governor's emergency fund for the critically necessary work17of any agency.18

NEW SECTION. Sec. 705. FOR THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT—19EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY REVOLVING ACCOUNT20General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . $8,000,00021General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . $8,000,00022


conditions and limitations: The appropriations in this section are25provided solely for expenditure into the education technology26revolving account for the purpose of covering ongoing operational and27equipment replacement costs incurred by the K-20 educational network28program in providing telecommunication services to network29participants.30

NEW SECTION. Sec. 706. FOR THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT—31O'BRIEN BUILDING IMPROVEMENT32General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . $2,797,00033General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . $2,798,00034



The appropriations in this section are subject to the following1conditions and limitations: The appropriations are provided solely2for expenditure into the enterprise services account for payment of3principal, interest, and financing expenses associated with the4certificate of participation for the O'Brien building improvement,5project number 20081007.6

NEW SECTION. Sec. 707. FOR THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT—7CHERBERG BUILDING REHABILITATION8General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . . $552,0009General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . . $554,00010


conditions and limitations: The appropriations are provided solely13for expenditure into the enterprise services account for payment for14the principal, interest, and financing expenses associated with the15certificate of participation for the Cherberg building improvements,16project number 2002-1-005.17

NEW SECTION. Sec. 708. FOR THE STATE TREASURER—COUNTY PUBLIC18HEALTH ASSISTANCE19General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . $36,386,00020General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . $36,386,00021


conditions and limitations: The state treasurer shall distribute the24appropriations to the following counties and health districts in the25amounts designated to support public health services, including26public health nursing:27 28 29Health District FY 2018 FY 2019 2017-2019

Biennium

30 Adams County Health District $121,213 $121,213 $242,426

31 Asotin County Health District $159,890 $159,890 $319,780

32 Benton-Franklin Health District $1,614,337 $1,614,337 $3,228,674

33 Chelan-Douglas Health District $399,634 $399,634 $799,268

34 Clallam County Health and Human Services Department $291,401 $291,401 $582,802

35 Clark County Health District $1,767,341 $1,767,341 $3,534,682


1 Skamania County Health Department $111,327 $111,327 $222,654

2 Columbia County Health District $119,991 $119,991 $239,982

3 Cowlitz County Health Department $477,981 $477,981 $955,962

4 Garfield County Health District $93,154 $93,154 $186,308

5 Grant County Health District $297,761 $297,761 $595,522

6 Grays Harbor Health Department $335,666 $335,666 $671,332

7 Island County Health Department $255,224 $255,224 $510,448

8 Jefferson County Health and Human Services $184,080 $184,080 $368,160

9 Seattle-King County Department of Public Health $12,685,521 $12,685,521 $25,371,042

10 Bremerton-Kitsap County Health District $997,476 $997,476 $1,994,952

11 Kittitas County Health Department $198,979 $198,979 $397,958

12 Klickitat County Health Department $153,784 $153,784 $307,568

13 Lewis County Health Department $263,134 $263,134 $526,268

14 Lincoln County Health Department $113,917 $113,917 $227,834

15 Mason County Department of Health Services $227,448 $227,448 $454,896

16 Okanogan County Health District $169,882 $169,882 $339,764

17 Pacific County Health Department $169,075 $169,075 $338,150

18 Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department $4,143,169 $4,143,169 $8,286,338

19 San Juan County Health and Community Services $126,569 $126,569 $253,138

20 Skagit County Health Department $449,745 $449,745 $899,490

21 Snohomish Health District $3,433,291 $3,433,291 $6,866,582

22 Spokane County Health District $2,877,318 $2,877,318 $5,754,636

23 Northeast Tri-County Health District $249,303 $249,303 $498,606

24 Thurston County Health Department $1,046,897 $1,046,897 $2,093,794

25 Wahkiakum County Health Department $93,181 $93,181 $186,362

26 Walla Walla County-City Health Department $302,173 $302,173 $604,346

27 Whatcom County Health Department $1,214,301 $1,214,301 $2,428,602

28 Whitman County Health Department $189,355 $189,355 $378,710

29 Yakima Health District $1,052,482 $1,052,482 $2,104,964

30 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS $36,386,000 $36,386,000 $72,772,000


NEW SECTION. Sec. 709. FOR THE STATE TREASURER—COUNTY CLERK1LEGAL FINANCIAL OBLIGATION GRANTS2General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . . $541,0003General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . . $441,0004


conditions and limitations: By October 1st of each fiscal year, the7state treasurer shall distribute the appropriations to the following8county clerk offices in the amounts designated as grants for the9collection of legal financial obligations pursuant to RCW 2.56.190:10 11 County Clerk FY 2018 FY 2019

12 Adams County Clerk $2,103 $1,714

13 Asotin County Clerk $2,935 $2,392

14 Benton County Clerk $18,231 $14,858

15 Chelan County Clerk $7,399 $6,030

16 Clallam County Clerk $5,832 $4,753

17 Clark County Clerk $32,635 $26,597

18 Columbia County Clerk $384 $313

19 Cowlitz County Clerk $16,923 $13,792

20 Douglas County Clerk $3,032 $2,471

21 Ferry County Clerk $422 $344

22 Franklin County Clerk $5,486 $4,471

23 Garfield County Clerk $243 $198

24 Grant County Clerk $10,107 $8,237

25 Grays Harbor County Clerk $8,659 $7,057

26 Island County Clerk $3,059 $2,493

27 Jefferson County Clerk $1,859 $1,515

28 King County Court Clerk $119,290 $97,266

29 Kitsap County Clerk $22,242 $18,127

30 Kittitas County Clerk $3,551 $2,894

31 Klickitat County Clerk $2,151 $1,753

32 Lewis County Clerk $10,340 $8,427

33 Lincoln County Clerk $724 $590

34 Mason County Clerk $5,146 $4,194


1 Okanogan County Clerk $3,978 $3,242

2 Pacific County Clerk $2,411 $1,965

3 Pend Oreille County Clerk $611 $498

4 Pierce County Clerk $77,102 $62,837

5 San Juan County Clerk $605 $493

6 Skagit County Clerk $11,059 $9,013

7 Skamania County Clerk $1,151 $938

8 Snohomish County Clerk $38,143 $31,086

9 Spokane County Clerk $44,825 $36,578

10 Stevens County Clerk $2,984 $2,432

11 Thurston County Clerk $22,204 $18,096

12 Wahkiakum County Clerk $400 $326

13 Walla Walla County Clerk $4,935 $4,022

14 Whatcom County Clerk $20,728 $16,893

15 Whitman County Clerk $2,048 $1,669

16 Yakima County Clerk $25,063 $20,426

17

18 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS $541,000 $441,000

NEW SECTION. Sec. 710. BELATED CLAIMS19The agencies and institutions of the state may expend moneys20

appropriated in this act, upon approval of the office of financial21management, for the payment of supplies and services furnished to the22agency or institution in prior fiscal biennia.23

NEW SECTION. Sec. 711. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RETIREMENT SYSTEMS24—CONTRIBUTIONS TO RETIREMENT SYSTEMS25

The appropriations in this section are subject to the following26conditions and limitations: The appropriations for the law27enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement system shall be28made on a monthly basis consistent with chapter 41.45 RCW, and the29appropriations for the judges and judicial retirement systems shall30be made on a quarterly basis consistent with chapters 2.10 and 2.1231RCW.32

(1) There is appropriated for state contributions to the law33enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement system:34Code Rev/LL:lel 272 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft


TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $143,400,0003(2) There is appropriated for contributions to the judicial4

retirement system:5General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . $8,700,0006General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . $8,400,0007

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,100,0008(3) There is appropriated for contributions to the judges'9

retirement system:10General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . . $500,00011General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . . $500,00012


NEW SECTION. Sec. 712. FOR THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT—14STATE EFFICIENCY AND RESTRUCTURING REPAYMENT15General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . $5,000,00016General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . $5,002,00017


conditions and limitations: The appropriations in this section are20provided solely for expenditure into the cleanup settlement account21on July 1, 2017, and July 1, 2018, as repayment of moneys that were22transferred to the state efficiency and restructuring account.23

NEW SECTION. Sec. 713. FOR THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT—24COMMON SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION ACCOUNT25General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . . $600,00026General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . . $600,00027


conditions and limitations: The appropriations in this section are30provided solely for expenditure into the common school construction31account—state on July 1, 2017, and July 1, 2018, for an interest32payment pursuant to RCW 90.38.130.33

NEW SECTION. Sec. 714. FOR THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT—34NATURAL RESOURCES REAL PROPERTY REPLACEMENT ACCOUNT35Code Rev/LL:lel 273 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . . $300,0001General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . . $300,0002


conditions and limitations: The appropriations in this section are5provided solely for expenditure into the natural resources real6property replacement account—state on July 1, 2017, and July 1, 2018,7for an interest payment pursuant to RCW 90.38.130.8

NEW SECTION. Sec. 715. FOR THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT—9COUNTY CRIMINAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE ACCOUNT10General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . . $227,00011General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . . $227,00012


conditions and limitations: The appropriations in this section, or so15much thereof as may be necessary, are provided solely for expenditure16into the county criminal justice assistance account—state. The17treasurer shall make quarterly distributions from the county criminal18justice assistance account of the amounts provided in this section in19accordance with RCW 82.14.310 for the purposes of reimbursing local20jurisdictions for increased costs incurred as a result of the21mandatory arrest of repeat offenders pursuant to chapter 35, Laws of222013 2nd sp. sess. The appropriations and distributions made under23this section constitute appropriate reimbursement for costs for any24new programs or increased level of services for the purposes of RCW2543.135.060.26

NEW SECTION. Sec. 716. FOR THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT—27MUNICIPAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE ACCOUNT28General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . . $133,00029General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . . $133,00030


conditions and limitations: The appropriations in this section, or so33much thereof as may be necessary, are appropriated for expenditure34into the municipal criminal justice assistance account. The treasurer35shall make quarterly distributions from the municipal criminal36


justice assistance account of the amounts provided in this section in1accordance with RCW 82.14.320 and 82.14.330, for the purposes of2reimbursing local jurisdictions for increased costs incurred as a3result of the mandatory arrest of repeat offenders pursuant to4chapter 35, Laws of 2013 2nd sp. sess. The appropriations and5distributions made under this section constitute appropriate6reimbursement for costs for any new programs or increased level of7services for the purposes of RCW 43.135.060.8

NEW SECTION. Sec. 717. FOR THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT—9COMMUNICATION SERVICES REFORM10General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . $5,000,00011General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . $5,000,00012


conditions and limitations: The appropriations in this section are15provided solely for expenditure into the universal communications16services fund to fund the temporary universal communications services17program.18

NEW SECTION. Sec. 718. FOR THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT—19OUTDOOR EDUCATION AND RECREATION ACCOUNT20General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . . $750,00021General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . . $750,00022


conditions and limitations: The appropriations are provided solely25for expenditure into the outdoor education and recreation account for26the state parks and recreation commission's outdoor education and27recreation program purposes identified in RCW 79A.05.351.28

NEW SECTION. Sec. 719. FOR THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT—29SUICIDE SAFER HOMES PROJECT ACCOUNT30General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . . . $50,00031

The appropriations in this section are subject to the following32conditions and limitations: The appropriations are provided solely33for expenditure into the suicide safer homes project account for the34


implementation of chapter 262, Laws of 2017 (partial veto) (E2SHB11612) (lethal means, reduce access).2

NEW SECTION. Sec. 720. FOR THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT—3CANCER RESEARCH ENDOWMENT FUND MATCH TRANSFER ACCOUNT4General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . $5,000,0005

The appropriation in this section is subject to the following6conditions and limitations: The appropriation in this section is7provided solely for expenditure into the cancer research endowment8fund match transfer account per RCW 43.348.080 to fund the cancer9research endowment program.10

NEW SECTION. Sec. 721. FOR THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT—11HOME VISITING SERVICES ACCOUNT12General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . . . $691,00013General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . . . $744,00014


conditions and limitations: The appropriations are provided solely17for expenditure into the home visiting services account for the home18visiting program.19

NEW SECTION. Sec. 722. FOR THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT—20HEALTH PROFESSIONS ACCOUNT21Dedicated Marijuana Account—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . $352,00022Dedicated Marijuana Account—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . $352,00023


conditions and limitations: The appropriations are provided solely26for expenditure into the health professions account to reimburse the27account for costs incurred by the department of health for the28development and administration of the marijuana authorization29database.30

NEW SECTION. Sec. 723. FOR THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT—31LEASE COST POOL32General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . . $9,712,00033General Fund—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,431,00034



conditions and limitations:3(1) The appropriations in this section are provided solely for4

expenditure into the state agency office relocation pool account5created in section 949 of this act for state agency office relocation6costs as shown in LEAP omnibus document LEAS-2017, dated March 14,72017, which is hereby incorporated by reference. To facilitate the8transfer of moneys from other funds and accounts that are associated9with office relocations contained in LEAP omnibus document LEAS-2017,10dated March 14, 2017, the state treasurer is directed to transfer11moneys from other funds and accounts in an amount not to exceed12$2,431,000 to the lease cost pool in accordance with schedules13provided by the office of financial management.14

(2) Agencies may apply to the office of financial management to15receive funds from the state agency office relocation pool account in16an amount not to exceed the actual costs for the office relocations.17

NEW SECTION. Sec. 724. FOR THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT—18INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT POOL19General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019). . . . . . . . $8,226,00020

(1) The appropriation in this section is provided solely for21expenditure into the information technology investment revolving22account created in section 950 of this act.23

(a) Amounts in the account are provided solely for the following24information technology projects:25

(i) Department of services for the blind - business management26system;27

(ii) Secretary of state - modernize elections system;28(iii) Office of the superintendent of public instruction - school29

financial system redesign.30(b) To facilitate the transfer of moneys from other funds and31

accounts that are associated with projects listed in (a)(i) through32(iii) of this subsection, the state treasurer must transfer moneys33from other funds and accounts to the information technology34investment revolving account in accordance with schedules provided by35the office of financial management.36


(2) Agencies may apply to the office of financial management to1receive funding from the information technology investment revolving2account.3

(3) Agencies must apply to the office of the state chief4information officer for approval before proceeding with each stage of5a project subject to this section. At each stage, the office of the6state chief information officer must certify that the project7complies with state information technology and security policy and8strategies. Allocations and allotments may be made only during9discrete stages of projects, which at a minimum must include a10planning stage, procurement stage, and implementation and integration11stage. Prior to an allocation or allotment of funds to an agency, the12office of financial management, jointly with the office of the chief13information officer, must deliver to the legislative fiscal14committees the following information for each project receiving an15allocation:16

(a) A technology budget using a method similar to the state17capital budget, identifying project costs, funding sources, and18anticipated deliverables through each stage of the investment and19across fiscal periods and biennia from project initiation to20implementation. If the project affects more than one agency, a21technology budget must be prepared for each agency;22

(b) The technology implementation plan that includes:23(i) An organizational chart of the project management team that24

identifies team members and their roles and responsibilities;25(ii) The office of the chief information officer staff assigned26

to the project;27(iii) An implementation schedule covering activities, critical28

milestones, and deliverables at each stage of the project for the29life of the project at each agency affected by the project; and30

(iv) Performance measures used to determine that the project is31on time, within budget, and meeting expectations for quality of work32product.33

(c) A letter from the office of the chief information officer34certifying that:35

(i) The project is consistent with the state's enterprise36architecture and other policies developed by the office of the chief37information officer;38

(ii) The agency has the organizational capacity, preparedness,39and leadership to implement the project successfully;40Code Rev/LL:lel 278 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

(iii) The agency has adequately assessed and minimized the risks1inherent with the project;2

(iv) The project has the management, staffing, and oversight3resources needed for the cost, complexity, and risks associated with4the project;5

(v) The project has implementation schedules and performance6measures for timeliness, deliverables, quality, and budget;7

(vi) The agency has an adequate risk management plan that also8enables the office of the chief information officer to assess,9intervene, and take necessary action when performance measures are10not being met; and11

(vii) For any investment that does not use commercial off-the-12shelf or software as a service technology solution, the proposed13project represents the best business solution and should not be14delayed.15

(4) For any project that exceeds two million dollars in total16funds to complete, requires more than one biennium to complete, or is17financed through financial contracts, bonds, or other indebtedness:18

(i) Quality assurance for the project must report independently19to the office of the chief information officer;20

(ii) The office of the chief information officer must review, and21if necessary, revise the proposed project to ensure it is flexible22and adaptable to advances in technology;23

(iii) The technology budget must specifically identify the uses24of any financing proceeds. No more than thirty percent of the25financing proceeds may be used for payroll-related costs for state26employees assigned to project management, installation, testing, or27training;28

(iv) The agency must consult with the office of the state29treasurer during the competitive procurement process to evaluate30early in the process whether products and services to be solicited31and the responsive bids from a solicitation may be financed; and32

(v) The agency must consult with the contracting division of the33department of enterprise services for a review of all contracts and34agreements related to the project's information technology35procurements.36

(5) The office of the chief information officer may suspend or37terminate a project at any time if the office of the chief38information officer determines that the project is not meeting or is39not expected to meet anticipated performance measures. Once40Code Rev/LL:lel 279 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

suspension or termination occurs, the agency shall not make1additional expenditures on the project without approval of the state2chief information officer. If a project is terminated, the office of3financial management must terminate the agency's allocation from the4information technology investment revolving account and the agency5shall return any remaining funds to the account to be reallocated to6other projects by the office of financial management.7

(6) Any cost to administer or implement this section for projects8listed in subsection (1) of this section, must be paid from the9information technology investment revolving account. For any other10information technology project made subject to the conditions,11limitations, and review of this section, the cost to implement this12section must be paid from the funds for that project.13

NEW SECTION. Sec. 725. TRANSPORTATION COMPENSATION142017 c 313 s 501 (ESB 5096) (uncodified) is repealed.15

NEW SECTION. Sec. 726. A new section is added to 2017 c 31316(ESB 5096) (uncodified) to read as follows:17TRANSPORTATION—WASHINGTON FEDERATION OF STATE EMPLOYEES18Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . $18,443,00019State Patrol Highway Account—State Appropriation . . . . . $1,199,00020State Patrol Highway Account—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . $22,00021Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account—State Appropriation. . . $73,00022Highway Safety Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . $2,613,00023Motorcycle Safety Education Account—State Appropriation. . . $37,00024State Wildlife Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $14,00025Ignition Interlock Device Revolving Account—State26

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,00027Department of Licensing Services Account—State28

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $102,00029Aeronautics Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . $3,00030Interstate 405 Express Toll Lanes Operations Account—State31

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,00032State Route Number 520 Corridor Account—State33

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $51,00034State Route Number 520 Civil Penalties Account—State35

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,00036Multimodal Transportation Account—State Appropriation. . . . $40,00037


Tacoma Narrows Toll Bridge Account—State Appropriation. . . . $22,0001TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22,667,0002


(1) An agreement has been reached between the governor and the5Washington federation of state employees general government under the6provisions of chapter 41.80 RCW for the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium.7Funding is provided for a two percent general wage increase effective8July 1, 2017, a two percent general wage increase effective July 1,92018, and a two percent general wage increase effective January 1,102019. The agreement also includes and funding is provided for salary11adjustments for targeted job classifications and increases to12vacation leave accruals. Funding is contingent upon the enactment of13Senate Bill No. 5969 (transparency in public employee collective14bargaining). If the bill is not enacted by July 31, 2017, the15appropriation in this section shall lapse.16

(2) Provisions of the collective bargaining agreement contained17in this section are described in general terms. Only major economic18terms are included in the descriptions. These descriptions do not19contain the complete contents of the agreement. The collective20bargaining agreement contained in this section may also be funded by21expenditures from nonappropriated accounts. If positions are funded22with lidded grants or dedicated fund sources with insufficient23revenue, additional funding from other sources is not provided.24Appropriations for state agencies are increased by the amounts25specified in LEAP Transportation Document 713 - 2017T to fund the26provisions of this agreement.27

NEW SECTION. Sec. 727. A new section is added to 2017 c 31328(ESB 5096) (uncodified) to read as follows:29TRANSPORTATION—WPEA GENERAL GOVERNMENT30Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . $60,00031State Patrol Highway Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . $862,00032State Patrol Highway Account—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . $36,00033


conditions and limitations:36(1) An agreement has been reached between the governor and the37

Washington public employees association general government under the38Code Rev/LL:lel 281 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

provisions of chapter 41.80 RCW for the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium.1Funding is provided for a two percent general wage increase effective2July 1, 2017, a two percent general wage increase effective July 1,32018, and a two percent general wage increase effective January 1,42019. The agreement also includes and funding is provided for salary5adjustments for targeted job classifications and increases to6vacation leave accruals. Funding is contingent upon the enactment of7Senate Bill No. 5969 (transparency in public employee collective8bargaining). If the bill is not enacted by July 31, 2017, the9appropriation in this section shall lapse.10


NEW SECTION. Sec. 728. A new section is added to 2017 c 31322(ESB 5096) (uncodified) to read as follows:23TRANSPORTATION—COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS—PTE LOCAL 1724State Patrol Highway Account—State Appropriation. . . . . $3,849,00025State Patrol Highway Account—Federal Appropriation. . . . . $399,00026State Patrol Highway Account—Private/Local Appropriation. . $129,00027Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . $2,659,00028Highway Safety Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . $2,462,00029Aeronautics Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . $12,00030Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account—State31

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26,00032State Route Number 520 Corridor Account—State33

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $86,00034State Route Number 520 Civil Penalties Account—State35

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,00036Multimodal Transportation Account—State Appropriation. . . . $43,00037Tacoma Narrows Toll Bridge Account—State Appropriation. . . . $62,00038


Motorcycle Safety Education Account—State Appropriation. . . $10,0001TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,741,0002


(1) An agreement has been reached between the governor and the5professional and technical employees local 17 under the provisions of6chapter 41.80 RCW for the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium. Funding is7provided for a two percent general wage increase effective July 1,82017, a two percent general wage increase effective July 1, 2018, and9a two percent general wage increase effective January 1, 2019. The10agreement also includes and funding is provided for salary11adjustments for targeted job classifications and increases to12vacation leave accruals. Funding is contingent upon the enactment of13Senate Bill No. 5969 (transparency in public employee collective14bargaining). If the bill is not enacted by July 31, 2017, the15appropriation in this section shall lapse.16


NEW SECTION. Sec. 729. A new section is added to 2017 c 31328(ESB 5096) (uncodified) to read as follows:29TRANSPORTATION—THE COALITION OF UNIONS AGREEMENT30State Patrol Highway Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . $309,00031State Patrol Highway Account—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . $44,00032

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $353,00033The appropriation in this section is subject to the following34

conditions and limitations:35(1) An agreement has been reached between the governor and the36

coalition of unions under the provisions of chapter 41.80 RCW for the372017-2019 fiscal biennium. Funding is provided for a two percent38Code Rev/LL:lel 283 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

general wage increase effective July 1, 2017, a two percent general1wage increase effective July 1, 2018, and a two percent general wage2increase effective January 1, 2019. The agreement also includes and3funding is provided for salary adjustments for targeted job4classifications and increases to vacation leave accruals. Funding is5contingent upon the enactment of Senate Bill No. 5969 (transparency6in public employee collective bargaining). If the bill is not enacted7by July 31, 2017, the appropriation in this section shall lapse.8


NEW SECTION. Sec. 730. A new section is added to 2017 c 31320(ESB 5096) (uncodified) to read as follows:21TRANSPORTATION—GENERAL WAGE INCREASE—STATE EMPLOYEES22Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . $5,163,00023State Patrol Highway Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . $812,00024State Patrol Highway Account—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . $8,00025State Patrol Highway Account—Private/Local Appropriation. . . $1,00026Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account—State Appropriation. . $460,00027Highway Safety Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . $655,00028Highway Safety Account—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . $119,00029Motorcycle Safety Education Account—State Appropriation. . . $12,00030State Wildlife Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $8,00031Department of Licensing Services Account—State32

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,00033Aeronautics Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . $53,00034State Route Number 520 Corridor Account—State35

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $102,00036Multimodal Transportation Account—State Appropriation. . . . $302,00037Rural Arterial Trust Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . $32,00038


County Arterial Preservation Account—State Appropriation. . . $33,0001Transportation Improvement Account—State Appropriation. . . . $84,0002


conditions and limitations:5(1) Funding is provided for state agency employee compensation6

for employees funded in the 2017-2019 omnibus transportation7appropriations act who are not represented or who bargain under8statutory authority other than chapter 41.80 or 47.64 RCW or RCW941.56.473 or 41.56.475. Funding is contingent upon the enactment of10Senate Bill No. 5969 (transparency in public employee collective11bargaining). If the bill is not enacted by July 31, 2017, the12appropriation in this section shall lapse.13

(2) Funding is provided for a two percent general wage increase14effective July 1, 2017, for all classified employees as specified in15subsection (1) of this section, employees in the Washington16management service, and exempt employees under the jurisdiction of17the office of financial management. The appropriations are also18sufficient to fund a two percent salary increase effective July 1,192017, for executive, legislative, and judicial branch employees20exempt from merit system rules whose maximum salaries are not set by21the commission on salaries for elected officials.22


(4) Funding is provided for a two percent general wage increase32effective January 1, 2019, for all classified employees as specified33in subsection (1) of this section, employees in the Washington34management service, and exempt employees under the jurisdiction of35the office of financial management. The appropriations are also36sufficient to fund a two percent salary increase effective January 1,372019, for executive, legislative, and judicial branch employees38


exempt from merit system rules whose maximum salaries are not set by1the commission on salaries for elected officials.2

(5) Appropriations for state agencies are increased by the3amounts specified in LEAP Transportation Document 713 - 2017T to fund4the provisions of this section.5

NEW SECTION. Sec. 731. A new section is added to 2017 c 3136(ESB 5096) (uncodified) to read as follows:7TRANSPORTATION—TARGETED COMPENSATION INCREASES—NONREPRESENTED JOB8CLASS SPECIFIC9Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . . $629,00010Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account—State Appropriation. . . $14,00011Transportation Improvement Account—State Appropriation. . . . $90,00012County Arterial Preservation Account—State Appropriation. . . $16,00013State Route Number 520 Corridor Account—State14

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,00015TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $765,00016


(1) Funding is provided for salary adjustments for targeted job19classifications for employees funded in the 2017-2019 omnibus20transportation appropriations act, as specified by the office of21financial management, of classified state employees, except those22represented by a collective bargaining unit under chapters 41.80 and2347.64 RCW and RCW 41.56.473 and 41.56.475. Funding is contingent upon24the enactment of Senate Bill No. 5969 (transparency in public25employee collective bargaining). If the bill is not enacted by July2631, 2017, the appropriation in this section shall lapse.27


NEW SECTION. Sec. 732. A new section is added to 2017 c 31331(ESB 5096) (uncodified) to read as follows:32TRANSPORTATION—ORCA TRANSIT PASSES—WASHINGTON FEDERATION OF STATE33EMPLOYEES34Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . . $410,00035State Patrol Highway Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . $32,00036Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account—State Appropriation. . . $8,00037Code Rev/LL:lel 286 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

Highway Safety Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $30,0001State Route Number 520 Corridor Account—State Appropriation. . $8,0002State Route Number 520 Civil Penalties Account—State3

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,0004Tacoma Narrows Toll Bridge Account—State Appropriation. . . . $2,0005Interstate 405 Express Toll Lanes Operations Account—State6

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,0007TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $498,0008


(1) Funding is provided for transit passes for state employees11outside of higher education who work in King County, who are12represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees. Funding13is contingent upon the enactment of Senate Bill No. 596914(transparency in public employee collective bargaining). If the bill15is not enacted by July 31, 2017, the appropriation in this section16shall lapse.17


NEW SECTION. Sec. 733. A new section is added to 2017 c 31321(ESB 5096) (uncodified) to read as follows:22TRANSPORTATION—ORCA TRANSIT PASSES23Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $142,00024State Patrol Highway Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . $252,00025State Patrol Highway Account—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . $6,00026State Patrol Highway Account—Local Appropriation. . . . . . . $8,00027Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account—State Appropriation. $1,548,00028Highway Safety Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $76,00029State Route Number 520 Corridor Account—State Appropriation. $16,00030Tacoma Narrows Toll Bridge Account—State Appropriation. . . . $4,00031Multimodal Transportation Account—State32

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,00033TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,062,00034



(1) Funding is provided for transit passes for state employees1outside of higher education who work in King County, and who are not2covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Funding is contingent3upon the enactment of Senate Bill No. 5969 (transparency in public4employee collective bargaining). If the bill is not enacted by July531, 2017, the appropriation in this section shall lapse.6


NEW SECTION. Sec. 734. A new section is added to 2017 c 31310(ESB 5096) (uncodified) to read as follows:11TRANSPORTATION—REDUCTIONS TO AGENCY MANAGEMENT12Aeronautics Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . ($12,000)13State Patrol Highway Account—State Appropriation. . . . . ($169,000)14State Patrol Highway Account—Federal Appropriation. . . . . ($4,000)15State Patrol Highway Account—Private/Local16

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ($1,000)17Motorcycle Safety Education Account—State Appropriation. . . ($9,000)18Rural Arterial Trust Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . ($14,000)19State Wildlife Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . ($5,000)20Highway Safety Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . ($481,000)21Highway Safety Account—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . ($53,000)22Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . ($2,409,000)23Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account—State Appropriation. ($262,000)24Transportation Improvement Account—State Appropriation. . . ($14,000)25State Route Number 520 Corridor Account—State26

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ($41,000)27County Arterial Preservation Account—State Appropriation. . ($8,000)28Department of Licensing Services Account—State29

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ($16,000)30Multimodal Transportation Account—State Appropriation. . . ($68,000)31

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ($3,566,000)32The appropriations in this section reflect adjustments in agency33

appropriations:34(1) Funding is adjusted for agency and institution appropriations35

to reflect a six percent reduction of Washington management service36and exempt management service employees.37


(2) Appropriations for state agencies are adjusted by the amounts1specified in LEAP Transportation Document 713 - 2017T.2

NEW SECTION. Sec. 735. A new section is added to 2017 c 3133(ESB 5096) (uncodified) to read as follows:4TRANSPORTATION—COMPENSATION—REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES—INSURANCE5BENEFITS6Aeronautics Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . $3,0007State Patrol Highway Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . $711,0008State Patrol Highway Account—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . $38,0009State Patrol Highway Account—Private/Local Appropriation. . . $15,00010Motorcycle Safety Education Account—State Appropriation. . . . $7,00011State Wildlife Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $4,00012Highway Safety Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . $821,00013Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . $2,955,00014Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account—State Appropriation. $1,872,00015Ignition Interlock Device Revolving Account—State16

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,00017State Route Number 520 Corridor Account—State Appropriation. $20,00018State Route Number 520 Civil Penalties Account—State19

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,00020Department of Licensing Services Account—State Appropriation. $18,00021Multimodal Transportation Account—State Appropriation. . . . $18,00022Tacoma Narrows Toll Bridge Account—State Appropriation. . . . $9,00023I-405 Express Toll Lanes Operations Account—State24

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,00025TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,504,00026


Collective bargaining agreements were reached for the 2017-201929fiscal biennium between the governor and the employee representatives30under the provisions of chapters 41.80 and 41.56 RCW. Appropriations31in this act for state agencies are sufficient to implement the32provisions of the 2017-2019 collective bargaining agreements and are33subject to the following conditions and limitations:34

(1)(a) The monthly employer funding rate for insurance benefit35premiums, public employees' benefits board administration, and the36uniform medical plan must not exceed $913 per eligible employee for37


fiscal year 2018. For fiscal year 2019, the monthly employer funding1rate must not exceed $957 per eligible employee.2

(b) Except as provided by the parties' health care agreement, in3order to achieve the level of funding provided for health benefits,4the public employees' benefits board must require any or all of the5following: Employee premium copayments, increases in point-of-service6cost sharing, the implementation of managed competition, or other7changes to benefits consistent with RCW 41.05.065. The board shall8collect a twenty-five dollar per month surcharge payment from members9who use tobacco products and a surcharge payment of not less than10fifty dollars per month from members who cover a spouse or domestic11partner where the spouse or domestic partner has chosen not to enroll12in another employer-based group health insurance that has benefits13and premiums with an actuarial value of not less than 95 percent of14the actuarial value of the public employees' benefits board plan with15the largest enrollment. The surcharge payments shall be collected in16addition to the member premium payment.17

(c) The health care authority must deposit any moneys received on18behalf of the uniform medical plan as a result of rebates on19prescription drugs, audits of hospitals, subrogation payments, or any20other moneys recovered as a result of prior uniform medical plan21claims payments into the public employees' and retirees' insurance22account to be used for insurance benefits. Such receipts must not be23used for administrative expenditures.24

(2) The health care authority, subject to the approval of the25public employees' benefits board, must provide subsidies for health26benefit premiums to eligible retired or disabled public employees and27school district employees who are eligible for medicare, pursuant to28RCW 41.05.085. For calendar years 2018 and 2019, the subsidy must be29up to $150.00 per month. The public employees' benefits board may not30authorize under RCW 41.05.085, and the health care authority may not31provide, a subsidy under this subsection of more than $150.00 per32month. Funds from reserves accumulated for future adverse claims33experience, from past favorable claims experience, or otherwise, may34not be used to increase this retiree subsidy beyond what is35authorized by the legislature in this subsection.36

(3) All savings resulting from reduced claim costs or other37factors identified after June 1, 2017, must be reserved for funding38employee health benefits in the 2019-2021 fiscal biennium.39


(4) Appropriations for state agencies are increased by the1amounts specified in LEAP Transportation Document 713 – 2017T to fund2the provisions of this agreement.3

NEW SECTION. Sec. 736. A new section is added to 2017 c 3134(ESB 5096) (uncodified) to read as follows:5TRANSPORTATION—COMPENSATION—NONREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES—INSURANCE6BENEFITS7Aeronautics Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . $9,0008State Patrol Highway Account—State Appropriation. . . . . $1,414,0009State Patrol Highway Account—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . $14,00010Motorcycle Safety Education Account—State Appropriation. . . . $2,00011Rural Arterial Trust Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . $4,00012State Wildlife Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $1,00013Highway Safety Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . $111,00014Highway Safety Account—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . $20,00015Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $781,00016Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account—State Appropriation. . . $68,00017Transportation Improvement Account—State Appropriation. . . . $12,00018State Route Number 520 Corridor Account—State Appropriation. $16,00019County Arterial Preservation Account—State Appropriation. . . $4,00020Department of Licensing Services Account—State Appropriation. $3,00021Multimodal Transportation Account—State Appropriation. . . . $45,00022


conditions and limitations:25(1) Appropriations for state agencies in this act are sufficient26

for nonrepresented state employee health benefits for state agencies,27including institutions of higher education, and are subject to the28following conditions and limitations:29

(a) The monthly employer funding rate for insurance benefit30premiums, public employees' benefits board administration, and the31uniform medical plan must not exceed $913 per eligible employee for32fiscal year 2018. For fiscal year 2019, the monthly employer funding33rate must not exceed $957 per eligible employee.34

(b) In order to achieve the level of funding provided for health35benefits, the public employees' benefits board must require any of36the following: Employee premium copayments, increases in point-of-37service cost sharing, the implementation of managed competition, or38Code Rev/LL:lel 291 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

other changes to benefits consistent with RCW 41.05.065. The board1shall collect a twenty-five dollar per month surcharge payment from2members who use tobacco products and a surcharge payment of not less3than fifty dollars per month from members who cover a spouse or4domestic partner where the spouse or domestic partner has chosen not5to enroll in another employer-based group health insurance that has6benefits and premiums with an actuarial value of not less than 957percent of the actuarial value of the public employees' benefits8board plan with the largest enrollment. The surcharge payments shall9be collected in addition to the member premium payment.10

(c) The health care authority must deposit any moneys received on11behalf of the uniform medical plan as a result of rebates on12prescription drugs, audits of hospitals, subrogation payments, or any13other moneys recovered as a result of prior uniform medical plan14claims payments into the public employees' and retirees' insurance15account to be used for insurance benefits. Such receipts must not be16used for administrative expenditures.17

(2) The health care authority, subject to the approval of the18public employees' benefits board, must provide subsidies for health19benefit premiums to eligible retired or disabled public employees and20school district employees who are eligible for medicare, pursuant to21RCW 41.05.085. For calendar years 2018 and 2019, the subsidy must be22up to $150.00 per month. The public employees' benefits board may not23authorize under RCW 41.05.085, and the health care authority may not24provide, a subsidy under this subsection of more than $150.00 per25month. Funds from reserves accumulated for future adverse claims26experience, from past favorable claims experience, or otherwise, may27not be used to increase this retiree subsidy beyond what is28authorized by the legislature in this subsection.29

(3) All savings resulting from reduced claim costs or other30factors identified after June 1, 2017, must be reserved for funding31employee health benefits in the 2019-2021 fiscal biennium.32

(4) Appropriations for state agencies are increased by the33amounts specified in LEAP Transportation Document 713 - 2017T to fund34the provisions of this agreement.35

NEW SECTION. Sec. 737. FOR THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT—36PENSION FUNDING STABILIZATION ACCOUNT ADJUSTMENTS37General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . ($231,292,000)38


General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . ($231,291,000)1Pension Funding Stabilization Account—State2

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $462,583,0003The appropriations in this section reflect adjustments in agency4

appropriations according to the following conditions and limitations:5For each state agency and institution of higher education, the office6of financial management must calculate the portion of general fund—7state appropriations attributed to employer contributions to the8state retirement systems, including the higher education retirement9plans. The office of financial management must ratably reduce the10general fund—state allotments for pension contributions in each11agency's budget to reflect the total reduction in general fund—state12appropriations for each fiscal year provided in this section. Each13agency shall be allocated an authority to expend from the pension14funding stabilization account an amount equal to the agency's general15fund—state allotment reduction. In the event that a balance in the16pension funding stabilization account remains at the end of the172017-2019 fiscal biennium, the legislature intends that this policy18be continued in the 2019-2021 fiscal biennium. Nothing in this19section reduces employer pension contribution amounts nor does this20section impact employee or employer pension contribution rates.21

NEW SECTION. Sec. 738. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE—22NORTHEAST WASHINGTON WOLF-LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT ACCOUNT23General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2018) . . . . . . . . . $100,00024General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2019) . . . . . . . . . $200,00025


conditions and limitations: The appropriations are provided solely28for expenditure into the northeast Washington wolf-livestock29management account for the deployment of nonlethal wolf deterrence30resources as provided in chapter 257, Laws of 2017 (ESHB 2126)31(wolves/livestock depredation).32

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PART VIII1OTHER TRANSFERS AND APPROPRIATIONS2

NEW SECTION. Sec. 801. FOR THE STATE TREASURER—STATE REVENUES3FOR DISTRIBUTION4General Fund Appropriation for fire insurance5

premium distributions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,731,0006General Fund Appropriation for prosecuting attorney7

distributions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,786,0008General Fund Appropriation for boating safety and9

education distributions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,000,00010General Fund Appropriation for public11

utility district excise tax distributions. . . . . . $60,611,00012Death Investigations Account Appropriation for13

distribution to counties for publicly funded14autopsies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,556,00015

Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account Appropriation for16harbor improvement revenue distribution. . . . . . . . . $140,00017

Timber Tax Distribution Account Appropriation for18distribution to "timber" counties. . . . . . . . . . $77,367,00019

County Criminal Justice Assistance Appropriation. . . . . $96,145,00020Municipal Criminal Justice Assistance Appropriation. . . $38,126,00021City-County Assistance Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . $27,160,00022Liquor Excise Tax Account Appropriation for liquor23

excise tax distribution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $56,058,00024Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Mitigation Account25

Appropriation for distribution to local taxing26jurisdictions to mitigate the unintended revenue27redistributions effect of sourcing law changes. . . . $20,012,00028

Columbia River Water Delivery Account Appropriation29for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville30Reservation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,074,00031

Columbia River Water Delivery Account Appropriation32for the Spokane Tribe of Indians. . . . . . . . . . . $5,402,00033

Liquor Revolving Account Appropriation for liquor34profits distribution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $98,876,00035

General Fund Appropriation for other tax36distributions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $80,00037

General Fund Appropriation for Marijuana Excise38Tax distributions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,000,00039


General Fund Appropriation for Habitat Conservation1Program distributions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,347,0002

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $529,471,0003The total expenditures from the state treasury under the4

appropriations in this section shall not exceed the funds available5under statutory distributions for the stated purposes.6

NEW SECTION. Sec. 802. FOR THE STATE TREASURER—FOR THE COUNTY7CRIMINAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE ACCOUNT8Impaired Driving Safety Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . $2,110,0009

The appropriation in this section is subject to the following10conditions and limitations: The amount appropriated in this section11shall be distributed quarterly during the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium12in accordance with RCW 82.14.310. This funding is provided to13counties for the costs of implementing criminal justice legislation14including, but not limited to: Chapter 206, Laws of 1998 (drunk15driving penalties); chapter 207, Laws of 1998 (DUI penalties);16chapter 208, Laws of 1998 (deferred prosecution); chapter 209, Laws17of 1998 (DUI/license suspension); chapter 210, Laws of 1998 (ignition18interlock violations); chapter 211, Laws of 1998 (DUI penalties);19chapter 212, Laws of 1998 (DUI penalties); chapter 213, Laws of 199820(intoxication levels lowered); chapter 214, Laws of 1998 (DUI21penalties); and chapter 215, Laws of 1998 (DUI provisions).22

NEW SECTION. Sec. 803. FOR THE STATE TREASURER—MUNICIPAL23CRIMINAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE ACCOUNT24Impaired Driver Safety Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . $1,407,00025

The appropriation in this section is subject to the following26conditions and limitations: The amount appropriated in this section27shall be distributed quarterly during the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium28to all cities ratably based on population as last determined by the29office of financial management. The distributions to any city that30substantially decriminalizes or repeals its criminal code after July311, 1990, and that does not reimburse the county for costs associated32with criminal cases under RCW 3.50.800 or 3.50.805(2), shall be made33to the county in which the city is located. This funding is provided34to cities for the costs of implementing criminal justice legislation35including, but not limited to: Chapter 206, Laws of 1998 (drunk36driving penalties); chapter 207, Laws of 1998 (DUI penalties);37Code Rev/LL:lel 295 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

chapter 208, Laws of 1998 (deferred prosecution); chapter 209, Laws1of 1998 (DUI/license suspension); chapter 210, Laws of 1998 (ignition2interlock violations); chapter 211, Laws of 1998 (DUI penalties);3chapter 212, Laws of 1998 (DUI penalties); chapter 213, Laws of 19984(intoxication levels lowered); chapter 214, Laws of 1998 (DUI5penalties); and chapter 215, Laws of 1998 (DUI provisions).6

NEW SECTION. Sec. 804. FOR THE STATE TREASURER—FEDERAL REVENUES7FOR DISTRIBUTION8General Fund Appropriation for federal flood control9

funds distribution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50,00010General Fund Appropriation for federal grazing11

fees distribution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $43,00012General Fund Appropriation for federal military13

fees distribution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $601,00014Forest Reserve Fund Appropriation for federal15

forest reserve fund distribution. . . . . . . . . . . $4,610,00016The total expenditures from the state treasury under the17

appropriations in this section shall not exceed the funds available18under statutory distributions for the stated purposes.19

NEW SECTION. Sec. 805. FOR THE STATE TREASURER—TRANSFERS20Criminal Justice Treatment Account: For transfer to21

the state general fund, $4,450,000 for fiscal22year 2018 and $4,450,000 for fiscal year 2019. . . . . $8,900,00023

Dedicated Marijuana Account: For transfer to24the basic health plan trust account, the lesser25of the amount determined pursuant to RCW 69.50.54026or this amount for fiscal year 2018, $170,000,000 and27this amount for fiscal year 2019, $180,000,000. . . $350,000,00028

Dedicated Marijuana Account: For transfer to29the state general fund, the lesser of the amount30determined pursuant to RCW 69.50.540 or this amount31for fiscal year 2018, $120,000,000 and this amount32for fiscal year 2019, $130,000,000. . . . . . . . . $239,239,00033

Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account: For transfer to34the clean up settlement account as repayment of35the loan provided in section 3022(2) chapter 2,36Laws of 2012, 2nd sp. sess. (ESB 6074 201237


supplemental capital budget), $620,000 for fiscal1year 2018 and $620,000 for fiscal year 2019. . . . . . $1,240,0002

Tobacco Settlement Account: For transfer to the3state general fund, in an amount not to exceed the4actual amount of the annual base payment to the5tobacco settlement account for fiscal year 2018. . . $101,639,0006

Tobacco Settlement Account: For transfer to the7state general fund, in an amount not to exceed the8actual amount of the annual base payment to the9tobacco settlement account for fiscal year 2019. . . $101,639,00010

State Toxics Control Account: For transfer to the11cleanup settlement account as repayment of the12loan provided in section 3022(2) chapter 2,13Laws of 2012, 2nd sp. sess. (ESB 6074, 201214supplemental capital budget), $620,000 for15fiscal year 2018 and $620,000 for fiscal16year 2019. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,240,00017

General Fund: For transfer to the streamlined sales18and use tax account, $11,171,000 for fiscal19year 2018 and $8,641,000 for fiscal year 2019. . . . $20,012,00020

Aerospace Training and Student Loan Account: For21transfer to the state general fund, $750,00022for fiscal year 2018 and $750,000 for fiscal23year 2019. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500,00024

Disaster Response Account: For transfer to the state25general fund, $42,000,000 for fiscal year 2018. . . . $42,000,00026

State Treasurer's Service Account: For transfer to the state27general fund, $6,000,000 for fiscal year 2018 and28$6,000,000 for fiscal year 2019. . . . . . . . . . . $12,000,00029

Statewide Information Tech System Maintenance and30Operations Revolving Account: For transfer to the31consolidated technology services revolving account,32$5,500,000 for fiscal year 2018. . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500,00033

General Fund: For transfer to the family and medical34leave insurance account as start-up costs for35the family and medical leave insurance program36pursuant to enactment of Substitute House Bill37No. 1116 (family and medical leave insurance),38Senate Bill No. 5975 (paid family and medical39leave insurance), or Senate Bill No. 503240


(family and medical leave insurance),1$82,000,000 for fiscal year 2018. . . . . . . . . . . $82,000,0002

Family and Medical Leave Insurance Account: For3transfer to the General Fund as repayment for4start-up costs for the family and medical leave5insurance program pursuant to implementation of6Substitute House Bill No. 1116 (family and7medical leave insurance), Senate Bill No. 59758(paid family and medical leave insurance),9or Senate Bill No. 5032 (family and medical10leave insurance), the lesser of the amount11determined by the treasurer for full repayment12of the $82,000,000 transferred from the general13fund in fiscal year 2018 for start-up costs14with any related interest or this amount for15fiscal year 2019, $90,000,000. . . . . . . . . . . . $90,000,00016

Public Works Assistance Account: For transfer to the17education legacy trust account, $136,998,000 for18fiscal year 2018 and $117,017,000 for fiscal19year 2019. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $254,015,00020

General Fund: For transfer to the firearms range21account for fiscal year 2018. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75,00022

Death Investigations Account: For transfer to23the state general fund, $1,186,000 for24fiscal year 2018. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,186,00025

New Motor Vehicle Arbitration Account: For transfer26to the state general fund, $2,000,000 for fiscal27year 2018. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,000,00028

Local Toxics Control Account: For transfer to the29state toxics control account, $9,000,000 for30fiscal year 2018 and $12,000,000 for fiscal31year 2019. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,000,00032

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PART IX1MISCELLANEOUS2

NEW SECTION. Sec. 901. EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATIONS3The appropriations contained in this act are maximum expenditure4

authorizations. Pursuant to RCW 43.88.037, moneys disbursed from the5treasury on the basis of a formal loan agreement shall be recorded as6loans receivable and not as expenditures for accounting purposes. To7the extent that moneys are disbursed on a loan basis, the8corresponding appropriation shall be reduced by the amount of loan9moneys disbursed from the treasury during the 2015-2017 fiscal10biennium.11

NEW SECTION. Sec. 902. EMERGENCY FUND ALLOCATIONS12Whenever allocations are made from the governor's emergency fund13

appropriation to an agency that is financed in whole or in part by14other than general fund moneys, the director of financial management15may direct the repayment of such allocated amount to the general fund16from any balance in the fund or funds which finance the agency. An17appropriation is not necessary to effect such repayment.18

NEW SECTION. Sec. 903. STATUTORY APPROPRIATIONS19In addition to the amounts appropriated in this act for revenues20

for distribution, state contributions to the law enforcement21officers' and firefighters' retirement system plan 2 and bond22retirement and interest, including ongoing bond registration and23transfer charges, transfers, interest on registered warrants, and24certificates of indebtedness, there is also appropriated such further25amounts as may be required or available for these purposes under any26statutory formula or under chapters 39.94, 39.96, and 39.98 RCW or27any proper bond covenant made under law.28

NEW SECTION. Sec. 904. BOND EXPENSES29In addition to such other appropriations as are made by this act,30

there is hereby appropriated to the state finance committee from31legally available bond proceeds in the applicable construction or32building funds and accounts such amounts as are necessary to pay the33expenses incurred in the issuance and sale of the subject bonds.34

NEW SECTION. Sec. 905. VOLUNTARY RETIREMENT AND SEPARATION35Code Rev/LL:lel 299 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

(1) As a management tool to reduce costs and make more effective1use of resources, while improving employee productivity and morale,2agencies may implement either a voluntary retirement or separation3program, or both, that is cost neutral or results in cost savings,4including costs to the state pension systems, over a two-year period5following the commencement of the program, provided that such a6program is approved by the director of financial management. Agencies7participating in this authorization may offer voluntary retirement8and/or separation incentives and options according to procedures and9guidelines established by the office of financial management in10consultation with the department of retirement systems. The options11may include, but are not limited to, financial incentives for12voluntary separation or retirement. An employee does not have a13contractual right to a financial incentive offered under this14section. Offers shall be reviewed and monitored jointly by the office15of financial management and the department of retirement systems.16Agencies are required to submit a report by the date established by17the office of financial management in the guidelines required in this18section to the legislature and the office of financial management on19the outcome of their approved incentive program. The report should20include information on the details of the program, including the21incentive payment amount for each participant, the total cost to the22state, and the projected or actual net dollar savings over the two-23year period.24

(2) The department of retirement systems may collect from25employers the actuarial cost of any incentive provided under this26program, or any other incentive to retire provided by employers to27members of the state's pension systems, for deposit in the28appropriate pension account.29

NEW SECTION. Sec. 906. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS NOT30IMPAIRED31

Nothing in this act prohibits the expenditure of any funds by an32agency or institution of the state for benefits guaranteed by any33collective bargaining agreement in effect on the effective date of34this section.35

NEW SECTION. Sec. 907. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS36The following sections represent the results of the 2017-201937

collective bargaining process required under the provisions of38Code Rev/LL:lel 300 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

chapters 41.80, 41.56, and 74.39A RCW. Provisions of the collective1bargaining agreements contained in sections 908 through 941 of this2act are described in general terms. Only major economic terms are3included in the descriptions. These descriptions do not contain the4complete contents of the agreements. The collective bargaining5agreements contained in Part IX of this act may also be funded by6expenditures from nonappropriated accounts. If positions are funded7with lidded grants or dedicated fund sources with insufficient8revenue, additional funding from other sources is not provided.9

NEW SECTION. Sec. 908. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT—WFSE10An agreement has been reached between the governor and the11

Washington federation of state employees general government under the12provisions of chapter 41.80 RCW for the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium.13Funding is provided for a two percent general wage increase effective14July 1, 2017, a two percent general wage increase effective July 1,152018, and a two percent general wage increase effective January 1,162019. The agreement also includes and funding is provided for salary17adjustments for targeted job classifications and increases to18vacation leave accruals. Approval of this agreement is contingent19upon the enactment of Senate Bill No. 5969 (transparency in public20employee collective bargaining).21

NEW SECTION. Sec. 909. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT—WFSE22DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION UNIQUE CLASSIFICATIONS23

An agreement has been reached between the governor and the24Washington federation of state employees general government for25department of corrections unique classifications through an interest26arbitration award as provided in a memorandum of understanding27between the parties and under the provisions of chapter 41.80 RCW for28the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium. In addition to the economic provisions29applicable to all employees covered by the agreement in section 90830of this act, funding is provided for the awarded increases for31targeted job classifications ranging from one and three-tenths32percent to sixteen and three-tenths percent. Approval of this33agreement is contingent upon the enactment of Senate Bill No. 596934(transparency in public employee collective bargaining).35

NEW SECTION. Sec. 910. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT—WPEA36


An agreement has been reached between the governor and the1Washington public employees association general government under the2provisions of chapter 41.80 RCW for the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium.3Funding is provided for a two percent general wage increase effective4July 1, 2017, a two percent general wage increase effective July 1,52018, and a two percent general wage increase effective January 1,62019. The agreement also includes and funding is provided for salary7adjustments for targeted job classifications and increases to8vacation leave accruals. Approval of this agreement is contingent9upon the enactment of Senate Bill No. 5969 (transparency in public10employee collective bargaining).11

NEW SECTION. Sec. 911. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT—12COALITION OF UNIONS13

An agreement has been reached between the governor and the14coalition of unions under the provisions of chapter 41.80 RCW for the152017-2019 fiscal biennium. Funding is provided for a two percent16general wage increase effective July 1, 2017, a two percent general17wage increase effective July 1, 2018, and a two percent general wage18increase effective January 1, 2019. The agreement also includes and19funding is provided for salary adjustments for targeted job20classifications and increases to vacation leave accruals. Approval of21this agreement is contingent upon the enactment of Senate Bill No.225969 (transparency in public employee collective bargaining).23

NEW SECTION. Sec. 912. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT—WAFWP24An agreement has been reached between the governor and the25

Washington association of fish and wildlife professionals under the26provisions of chapter 41.80 RCW for the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium.27Funding is provided for a two percent general wage increase effective28July 1, 2017, a two percent general wage increase effective July 1,292018, and a two percent general wage increase effective January 1,302019. The agreement also includes and funding is provided for salary31adjustments for targeted job classifications. Approval of this32agreement is contingent upon the enactment of Senate Bill No. 596933(transparency in public employee collective bargaining).34

NEW SECTION. Sec. 913. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT—PTE35LOCAL 1736


An agreement has been reached between the governor and the1professional and technical employees local 17 under the provisions of2chapter 41.80 RCW for the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium. Funding is3provided for a two percent general wage increase effective July 1,42017, a two percent general wage increase effective July 1, 2018, and5a two percent general wage increase effective January 1, 2019. The6agreement also includes and funding is provided for salary7adjustments for targeted job classifications and increases to8vacation leave accruals. Approval of this agreement is contingent9upon the enactment of Senate Bill No. 5969 (transparency in public10employee collective bargaining).11

NEW SECTION. Sec. 914. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT—SEIU12HEALTHCARE 1199NW13

An agreement has been reached between the governor and the14service employees international union healthcare 1199nw under the15provisions of chapter 41.80 RCW for the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium.16Funding is provided for registered nurses targeted job classification17salary adjustments in lieu of a general wage increase. The salary18adjustments funded in this act vary depending on classification and19location. The agreement also includes and funding is provided for20continuing education and increases to vacation leave accruals.21Approval of this agreement is contingent upon the enactment of Senate22Bill No. 5969 (transparency in public employee collective23bargaining).24

NEW SECTION. Sec. 915. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT—25TEAMSTERS LOCAL 117 DEPARTMENT OF ENTERPRISE SERVICES26

An agreement has been reached between the governor and the27international brotherhood of teamsters local 117 for the department28of enterprise services under the provisions of chapter 41.80 RCW for29the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium. Funding is provided for a two percent30general wage increase effective July 1, 2017, a two percent general31wage increase effective July 1, 2018, and a two percent general wage32increase effective January 1, 2019. Approval of this agreement is33contingent upon the enactment of Senate Bill No. 5969 (transparency34in public employee collective bargaining).35


NEW SECTION. Sec. 916. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT—1TEAMSTERS LOCAL 117 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS2

An agreement has been reached between the governor and the3international brotherhood of teamsters local 117 for the department4of corrections through an interest arbitration award as provided in a5memorandum of understanding between the parties and under the6provisions of chapter 41.80 RCW for the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium.7Funding is provided for the awarded four and one-half percent general8wage increase effective July 1, 2017, a three percent general wage9increase effective July 1, 2018, and a three percent general wage10increase effective January 1, 2019. Funding is also provided for11targeted job classification specific increases and increases to12vacation leave accruals. Approval of this agreement is contingent13upon the enactment of Senate Bill No. 5969 (transparency in public14employee collective bargaining).15

NEW SECTION. Sec. 917. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT—WFSE16HIGHER EDUCATION COMMUNITY COLLEGE COALITION17

An agreement has been reached between the governor and the18Washington federation of state employees community college coalition19under the provisions of chapter 41.80 RCW for the 2017-2019 fiscal20biennium. Funding is provided for a two percent general wage increase21effective July 1, 2017, a two percent general wage increase effective22July 1, 2018, and a two percent general wage increase effective23January 1, 2019. The agreement also includes and funding is provided24for salary adjustments for targeted job classifications. Approval of25this agreement is contingent upon the enactment of Senate Bill No.265969 (transparency in public employee collective bargaining).27

NEW SECTION. Sec. 918. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT—WPEA28HIGHER EDUCATION COMMUNITY COLLEGE COALITION29

An agreement has been reached between the governor and the30Washington public employees association community college coalition31under the provisions of chapter 41.80 RCW for the 2017-2019 fiscal32biennium. Funding is provided for a two percent general wage increase33effective July 1, 2017, a two percent general wage increase effective34July 1, 2018, and a two percent general wage increase effective35January 1, 2019. The agreement also includes and funding is provided36for salary adjustments for targeted job classifications. Approval of37


this agreement is contingent upon the enactment of Senate Bill No.15969 (transparency in public employee collective bargaining).2

NEW SECTION. Sec. 919. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT—WSP3TROOPERS ASSOCIATION4

An agreement has been reached between the governor and the5Washington state patrol troopers association under the provisions of6chapter 41.56 RCW for the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium. Funding is7provided for a sixteen percent general wage increase for troopers8effective July 1, 2017, and a three percent general wage increase for9troopers effective July 1, 2018. Funding is also provided for a10twenty percent general wage increase for sergeants effective July 1,112017, and a three percent general wage increase for sergeants12effective July 1, 2018. The agreement also includes and funding is13provided for increases to longevity pay, changes to specialty pay,14and an increase to vacation leave accruals.15

NEW SECTION. Sec. 920. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT—WSP16LIEUTENANTS ASSOCIATION17

An agreement has been reached between the governor and the18Washington state patrol lieutenants association under the provisions19of chapter 41.56 RCW for the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium. Funding is20provided for a twenty percent general wage increase effective July 1,212017, and a three percent general wage increase effective July 1,222018. The agreement also includes and funding is provided for23increases to longevity pay.24

NEW SECTION. Sec. 921. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT—25UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON—WFSE26

(1) An agreement has been reached between the University of27Washington and the Washington federation of state employees under the28provisions of chapter 41.80 RCW for the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium.29For bargaining units 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, and 06, the agreement30includes and funding is provided for a two percent general wage31increase effective July 1, 2017, a two percent general wage increase32effective July 1, 2018, and a two percent general wage increase33effective January 1, 2019. The agreement also includes and funding is34provided for an increase of one dollar per hour in certification pay35for certain job classifications, salary adjustments for targeted job36


classifications, and increases to vacation leave accruals. For1bargaining unit 05, police management, the agreement includes and2funding is provided for an eight percent general wage increase3effective July 1, 2017, an eight percent general wage increase4effective July 1, 2018, adjustments to maintain a sixteen and one-5half percent differential over employees supervised, an adjustment to6longevity pay, and a five hundred dollar annual clothing allowance7for "plain clothes" positions.8

(2) Effective September 1, 2017, $100,000 is to be split between9SEIU 925 and WFSE represented employees at Harborview Medical Center10and UW Medical Center for obtaining degree or certification required11for employment in a health care field within the hospital. Step12values were synchronized between select WFSE and SEIU 925 pay tables.13Approval of this agreement is contingent upon the enactment of Senate14Bill No. 5969 (transparency in public employee collective15bargaining).16

NEW SECTION. Sec. 922. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT—17UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON—SEIU 92518

(1) An agreement has been reached between the University of19Washington and the service employees international union local 92520under the provisions of chapter 41.80 RCW for the 2017-2019 fiscal21biennium. Funding is provided for a two percent general wage increase22effective July 1, 2017, a two percent general wage increase effective23July 1, 2018, and a two percent general wage increase effective24January 1, 2019. The agreement also includes and funding is provided25for an increase of one dollar per hour in certification pay for26certain job classifications, salary adjustments for targeted job27classifications, and increases to vacation leave accruals.28

(2) Effective September 1, 2017, $100,000 is to be split between29SEIU 925 and WFSE represented employees at Harborview Medical Center30and UW Medical Center for obtaining degree or certification required31for employment in a health care field within the hospital. Step32values were synchronized between select WFSE and SEIU 925 pay tables.33Approval of this agreement is contingent upon the enactment of Senate34Bill No. 5969 (transparency in public employee collective35bargaining).36


NEW SECTION. Sec. 923. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT—1UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON—TEAMSTERS LOCAL 1172

An agreement has been reached between the University of3Washington and teamster local 117 under the provisions of chapter441.80 RCW for the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium. Funding is provided for5a five percent general wage increase effective July 1, 2017, to6maintain increases that were not funded in the 2015-2017 budget due7to missing the submission deadline, an additional ten percent general8wage increase effective July 1, 2017, and a ten percent general wage9increase effective July 1, 2018. The agreement also includes and10funding is provided for educational incentive pay and longevity pay.11Approval of this agreement is contingent upon the enactment of Senate12Bill No. 5969 (transparency in public employee collective13bargaining).14

NEW SECTION. Sec. 924. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT—15WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY—WFSE16

An agreement has been reached between the Washington State17University and the Washington federation of state employees under the18provisions of chapter 41.80 RCW for the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium.19For bargaining units 2, 12, 13, and 15, the agreement includes and20funding is provided for a two percent general wage increase effective21July 1, 2017, and a one percent general wage increase effective July221, 2018. If the schedule for non-represented employees yields a23higher overall salary schedule or general wage increase in 2017-201924fiscal biennium, salary schedules of job classifications for non-25represented employees are increased, or higher leave accruals are26implemented, the contract must implement the provision most27beneficial to the employee. Approval of this agreement is contingent28upon the enactment of Senate Bill No. 5969 (transparency in public29employee collective bargaining).30

NEW SECTION. Sec. 925. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT—31WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY—PSE32

An agreement has been reached between the Washington State33University and the public school employees under the provisions of34chapter 41.80 RCW for the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium. For bargaining35units 16 and 18, the agreement includes and funding is provided for a36two percent general wage increase effective July 1, 2017, and a one37


percent general wage increase effective July 1, 2018. If the schedule1for non-represented employees yields a higher overall salary schedule2or general wage increase in 2017-2019 fiscal biennium, salary3schedules of job classifications for non-represented employees are4increased, or higher leave accruals are implemented, the contract5must implement the provision most beneficial to the employee.6Approval of this agreement is contingent upon the enactment of Senate7Bill No. 5969 (transparency in public employee collective8bargaining).9

NEW SECTION. Sec. 926. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT—10WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY—WSU POLICE GUILD BARGAINING UNIT 411

An agreement has been reached between the Washington State12University and the WSU Police Guild bargaining unit 4 under the13provisions of chapter 41.80 RCW for the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium.14The agreement includes and funding is provided for the following: The15university will follow the general service salary schedules for16nonrepresented employees in effect July 1, 2017, through June 30,172019, and, effective July 1, 2017, targeted job classifications will18be assigned special pay range assignment on the general services19salary schedule. Additionally, the agreement includes and funding is20provided for wage increases equal to the general services salary21schedule and higher leave accruals applicable to civil service22employees. Approval of this agreement is contingent upon the23enactment of Senate Bill No. 5969 (transparency in public employee24collective bargaining).25

NEW SECTION. Sec. 927. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT—CENTRAL26WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY—WFSE27

An agreement has been reached between Central Washington28University and the Washington federation of state employees under the29provisions of chapter 41.80 RCW for the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium.30Funding is provided for a two percent general wage increase effective31July 1, 2017, a two percent general wage increase effective July 1,322018, and a two percent general wage increase effective January 1,332019. The agreement also includes and funding is provided for34additional leave accruals and a one-time payment of $100 on July 25,352017. Approval of this agreement is contingent upon the enactment of36


Senate Bill No. 5969 (transparency in public employee collective1bargaining).2

NEW SECTION. Sec. 928. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT—CENTRAL3WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY—PSE4

An agreement has been reached between Central Washington5University and the public school employees under the provisions of6chapter 41.80 RCW for the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium. Funding is7provided for a two percent general wage increase effective July 1,82017, a two percent general wage increase effective July 1, 2018, and9a two percent general wage increase effective January 1, 2019. The10agreement also includes and funding is provided for a sixty cents per11hour shift premium increase. Approval of this agreement is contingent12upon the enactment of Senate Bill No. 5969 (transparency in public13employee collective bargaining).14

NEW SECTION. Sec. 929. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT—THE15EVERGREEN STATE COLLEGE—WFSE16

An agreement has been reached between The Evergreen State College17and the Washington federation of state employees under the provisions18of chapter 41.80 RCW for the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium. Funding is19provided for a two percent general wage increase effective July 1,202017, a two percent general wage increase effective July 1, 2018, and21a two percent general wage increase effective January 1, 2019. The22agreement also includes and funding is provided for salary range23adjustments for police classifications and other targeted job24classifications, a shift differential increase, salary increase for25law enforcement officers while engaged in training activities, and a26$100 signing incentive. Approval of this agreement is contingent upon27the enactment of Senate Bill No. 5969 (transparency in public28employee collective bargaining).29

NEW SECTION. Sec. 930. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT—WESTERN30WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY—WFSE31

An agreement has been reached between Western Washington32University and the Washington federation of state employees33bargaining units A, B, and E under the provisions of chapter 41.8034RCW for the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium. Funding is provided for a two35percent general wage increase effective July 1, 2017, a two percent36


general wage increase effective July 1, 2018, and a two percent1general wage increase effective January 1, 2019. The agreement also2includes and funding is provided for salary range adjustments for3targeted job classifications, clothing and footwear allowances for4specific job classification, increase in vacation leave accruals, and5a $250 signing incentive. Approval of this agreement is contingent6upon the enactment of Senate Bill No. 5969 (transparency in public7employee collective bargaining).8

NEW SECTION. Sec. 931. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT—WESTERN9WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY—PSE10

An agreement has been reached between Western Washington11University and the public school employees bargaining units D and PT12under the provisions of chapter 41.80 RCW for the 2017-2019 fiscal13biennium. Funding is provided for a two percent general wage increase14effective July 1, 2017, a two percent general wage increase effective15July 1, 2018, and a two percent general wage increase effective16January 1, 2019. The agreement also includes and funding is provided17for increase in vacation leave accruals and incentive pay for18specified employees. Approval of this agreement is contingent upon19the enactment of Senate Bill No. 5969 (transparency in public20employee collective bargaining).21

NEW SECTION. Sec. 932. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT—EASTERN22WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY—WFSE23

An agreement has been reached between Eastern Washington24University and the Washington federation of state employees under the25provisions of chapter 41.80 RCW for the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium.26Funding is provided for a two percent general wage increase effective27July 1, 2017, a two percent general wage increase effective July 1,282018, and a two percent general wage increase effective January 1,292019. The agreement also includes and funding is provided for salary30range adjustments for police officers, increase in leave accruals,31and a one-time payment of $100. Approval of this agreement is32contingent upon the enactment of Senate Bill No. 5969 (transparency33in public employee collective bargaining).34

NEW SECTION. Sec. 933. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT—EASTERN35WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY—PSE36


An agreement has been reached between Eastern Washington1University and the public school employees under the provisions of2chapter 41.80 RCW for the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium. Funding is3provided for a one and three-quarters percent general wage increase4effective July 1, 2017. Approval of this agreement is contingent upon5the enactment of Senate Bill No. 5969 (transparency in public6employee collective bargaining).7

NEW SECTION. Sec. 934. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT—YAKIMA8VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE—WPEA9

An agreement has been reached between Yakima Valley Community10College and the Washington public employees association under the11provisions of chapter 41.80 RCW for the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium.12Funding is provided for a two percent general wage increase effective13July 1, 2017, a two percent general wage increase effective July 1,142018, and a two percent general wage increase effective January 1,152019. The agreement also includes and funding is provided for a one16dollar shift differential. Approval of this agreement is contingent17upon the enactment of Senate Bill No. 5969 (transparency in public18employee collective bargaining).19

NEW SECTION. Sec. 935. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT—HIGHLINE20COMMUNITY COLLEGE—WPEA21

An agreement has been reached between Highline Community College22and the Washington public employees association under the provisions23of chapter 41.80 RCW for the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium. Funding is24provided for a two percent general wage increase effective July 1,252017, a two percent general wage increase effective July 1, 2018, and26a two percent general wage increase effective January 1, 2019. The27agreement also includes and funding is provided for a one-time28signing incentive of $400 to be paid in fiscal year 2018. Approval of29this agreement is contingent upon the enactment of Senate Bill No.305969 (transparency in public employee collective bargaining).31

NEW SECTION. Sec. 936. COMPENSATION—REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES—32SUPER COALITION—INSURANCE BENEFITS33

An agreement was reached for the 2017-2019 biennium between the34governor and the health care super coalition under the provisions of35chapter 41.80 RCW. Appropriations in this act for state agencies,36


including institutions of higher education, are sufficient to1implement the provisions of the 2017-2019 collective bargaining2agreement, and are subject to the following conditions and3limitations:4

(1) The monthly employer funding rate for insurance benefit5premiums, public employees' benefits board administration, and the6uniform medical plan, shall not exceed $913 per eligible employee for7fiscal year 2018. For fiscal year 2019, the monthly employer funding8rate shall not exceed $957 per eligible employee.9

(2) Except as provided by the parties' health care agreement, in10order to achieve the level of funding provided for health benefits,11the public employees' benefits board shall require any or all of the12following: Employee premium copayments, increases in point-of-service13cost sharing, the implementation of managed competition, or other14changes to benefits consistent with RCW 41.05.065. The board shall15collect a twenty-five dollar per month surcharge payment from members16who use tobacco products and a surcharge payment of not less than17fifty dollars per month from members who cover a spouse or domestic18partner where the spouse or domestic partner has chosen not to enroll19in another employer-based group health insurance that has benefits20and premiums with an actuarial value of not less than 95 percent of21the actuarial value of the public employees' benefits board plan with22the largest enrollment. The surcharge payments shall be collected in23addition to the member premium payment.24

(3) The health care authority shall deposit any moneys received25on behalf of the uniform medical plan as a result of rebates on26prescription drugs, audits of hospitals, subrogation payments, or any27other moneys recovered as a result of prior uniform medical plan28claims payments, into the public employees' and retirees' insurance29account to be used for insurance benefits. Such receipts may not be30used for administrative expenditures.31

NEW SECTION. Sec. 937. COMPENSATION—REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES32OUTSIDE SUPER COALITION—INSURANCE BENEFITS33

Appropriations for state agencies in this act are sufficient for34represented employees outside the super coalition for health35benefits, and are subject to the following conditions and36limitations:37

(1) The monthly employer funding rate for insurance benefit38premiums, public employees' benefits board administration, and the39Code Rev/LL:lel 312 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

uniform medical plan, may not exceed $913 per eligible employee for1fiscal year 2018. For fiscal year 2019, the monthly employer funding2rate may not exceed $957 per eligible employee.3

(2) In order to achieve the level of funding provided for health4benefits, the public employees' benefits board shall require any or5all of the following: Employee premium copayments, increases in6point-of-service cost sharing, the implementation of managed7competition, or other changes to benefits consistent with RCW841.05.065. The board shall collect a twenty-five dollar per month9surcharge payment from members who use tobacco products and a10surcharge payment of not less than fifty dollars per month from11members who cover a spouse or domestic partner where the spouse or12domestic partner has chosen not to enroll in another employer-based13group health insurance that has benefits and premiums with an14actuarial value of not less than 95 percent of the actuarial value of15the public employees' benefits board plan with the largest16enrollment. The surcharge payments shall be collected in addition to17the member premium payment.18

(3) The health care authority shall deposit any moneys received19on behalf of the uniform medical plan as a result of rebates on20prescription drugs, audits of hospitals, subrogation payments, or any21other moneys recovered as a result of prior uniform medical plan22claims payments, into the public employees' and retirees' insurance23account to be used for insurance benefits. Such receipts may not be24used for administrative expenditures.25

NEW SECTION. Sec. 938. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT FOR26NONSTATE EMPLOYEES—WFSE LANGUAGE ACCESS PROVIDERS27

An agreement has been reached between the governor and the28Washington federation of state employees for the language access29providers under the provisions of chapter 41.56 RCW for the 2017-201930fiscal biennium. Funding is provided for a rate increase of fifty31cents an hour for fiscal year 2018 and a rate increase of one dollar32twenty-six cents an hour for fiscal year 2019. The agreement also33includes and funding is provided for DSHS minimum appointment times,34DSHS travel premium pilot program, increased cancellation fees, and35reimbursements for parking, ferries, and tolls.36

NEW SECTION. Sec. 939. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT FOR37NONSTATE EMPLOYEES—SEIU LOCAL 775 HOME CARE WORKERS38Code Rev/LL:lel 313 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

An agreement has been reached between the governor and the1service employees international union local 775 under the provisions2of chapters 74.39A and 41.56 RCW for the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium.3Funding is provided for increases to hourly wages through the term of4the agreement and an additional wage step for those at the top of the5wage scale. The agreement also includes and funding is provided for6establishment of a health and safety benefit study and increased7contributions to the retirement, health care, and training trusts.8

NEW SECTION. Sec. 940. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT FOR9NONSTATE EMPLOYEES—SEIU LOCAL 925 CHILDCARE WORKERS10

An agreement has been reached between the governor and the11service employees international union local 925 under the provisions12of chapter 41.56 RCW for the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium. Funding is13provided for a two percent rate increase for licensed providers and a14three to six cent an hour per child increase for licensed-exempt15providers. The agreement also includes and funding is provided for16increased funding for health insurance for licensed providers,17increases in training funding, professional development days,18licensing incentives and need-based grants, and establishment of a19family child care career development fund.20

NEW SECTION. Sec. 941. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT FOR21NONSTATE EMPLOYEES—AFHC ADULT FAMILY HOMES22

An agreement has been reached between the governor and the adult23family home council under the provisions of chapter 41.56 RCW for the242017-2019 fiscal biennium. Funding is provided for increases in the25daily rates, payments to providers for providing meaningful home-26based activities, payment to providers supporting clients in27accessing and participating in the community integration program, and28mileage reimbursement under certain circumstances.29

NEW SECTION. Sec. 942. COMPENSATION—NONREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES—30INSURANCE BENEFITS31

Appropriations for state agencies in this act are sufficient for32nonrepresented state employee health benefits for state agencies,33including institutions of higher education, and are subject to the34following conditions and limitations:35


(1)(a) The monthly employer funding rate for insurance benefit1premiums, public employees' benefits board administration, and the2uniform medical plan, may not exceed $913 per eligible employee for3fiscal year 2018. For fiscal year 2019, the monthly employer funding4rate may not exceed $957 per eligible employee.5

(b) In order to achieve the level of funding provided for health6benefits, the public employees' benefits board shall require any or7all of the following: Employee premium copayments, increases in8point-of-service cost sharing, the implementation of managed9competition, or make other changes to benefits consistent with RCW1041.05.065. The board shall collect a twenty-five dollar per month11surcharge payment from members who use tobacco products and a12surcharge payment of not less than fifty dollars per month from13members who cover a spouse or domestic partner where the spouse or14domestic partner has chosen not to enroll in another employer-based15group health insurance that has benefits and premiums with an16actuarial value of not less than 95 percent of the actuarial value of17the public employees' benefits board plan with the largest18enrollment. The surcharge payments shall be collected in addition to19the member premium payment. All savings resulting from reduced claim20costs or other factors identified after December 31, 2016, must be21reserved for funding employee health benefits in the 2019-2021 fiscal22biennium.23

(c) The health care authority shall deposit any moneys received24on behalf of the uniform medical plan as a result of rebates on25prescription drugs, audits of hospitals, subrogation payments, or any26other moneys recovered as a result of prior uniform medical plan27claims payments, into the public employees' and retirees' insurance28account to be used for insurance benefits. Such receipts may not be29used for administrative expenditures.30

(2) The health care authority, subject to the approval of the31public employees' benefits board, shall provide subsidies for health32benefit premiums to eligible retired or disabled public employees and33school district employees who are eligible for medicare, pursuant to34RCW 41.05.085. For calendar years 2018 and 2019, the subsidy shall be35up to $150 per month. The public employees' benefits board may not36authorize under RCW 41.05.085, and the health care authority may not37provide, a subsidy under this subsection of more than $150 per month.38Funds from reserves accumulated for future adverse claims experience,39from past favorable claims experience, or otherwise, may not be used40Code Rev/LL:lel 315 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

to increase this retiree subsidy beyond what is authorized by the1legislature in this subsection.2

(3) Technical colleges, school districts, and educational service3districts shall remit to the health care authority for deposit into4the public employees' and retirees' insurance account established in5RCW 41.05.120 the following amounts:6

(a) For each full-time employee, $64.07 per month beginning7September 1, 2017, and $68.67 beginning September 1, 2018;8

(b) For each part-time employee, who at the time of the9remittance is employed in an eligible position as defined in RCW1041.32.010 or 41.40.010 and is eligible for employer fringe benefit11contributions for basic benefits, $64.07 each month beginning12September 1, 2017, and $68.67 beginning September 1, 2018, prorated13by the proportion of employer fringe benefit contributions for a14full-time employee that the part-time employee receives. The15remittance requirements specified in this subsection do not apply to16employees of a technical college, school district, or educational17service district who purchase insurance benefits through contracts18with the health care authority.19

NEW SECTION. Sec. 943. GENERAL WAGE INCREASES20(1) Appropriations for state agency employee compensation in this21

act are sufficient to provide general wage increases to state agency22employees who are not represented or who bargain under statutory23authority other than chapter 41.80 or 47.64 RCW or RCW 41.56.473 or2441.56.475. Funding for general wage increases is contingent upon25enactment of Senate Bill No. 5969 (transparency in public employee26collective bargaining).27


(3) Funding is provided for a two percent general wage increase37effective July 1, 2018, for all classified employees as specified in38subsection (1) of this section, employees in the Washington39Code Rev/LL:lel 316 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

management service, and exempt employees under the jurisdiction of1the office of financial management. The appropriations are also2sufficient to fund a two percent salary increase effective July 1,32018, for executive, legislative, and judicial branch employees4exempt from merit system rules whose maximum salaries are not set by5the commission on salaries for elected officials.6

(4) Funding is provided for a two percent general wage increase7effective January 1, 2019, for all classified employees as specified8in subsection (1) of this section, employees in the Washington9management service, and exempt employees under the jurisdiction of10the office of financial management, except for employees who receive11cost-of-living adjustments under Initiative Measure No. 732. The12appropriations are also sufficient to fund a two percent salary13increase effective January 1, 2019, for executive, legislative, and14judicial branch employees exempt from merit system rules whose15maximum salaries are not set by the commission on salaries for16elected officials.17

NEW SECTION. Sec. 944. INITIATIVE 732 COST-OF-LIVING INCREASES18Part IX of this act authorizes general wage increases for state19

employees covered by Initiative Measure No. 732. The general wage20increases on July 1, 2017, and July 1, 2018, provide a portion of the21annual cost-of-living adjustments required under Initiative Measure22No. 732. Funding is also provided for additional increases of three-23tenths of a percent on July 1, 2017, and seven-tenths of a percent on24July 1, 2018, for cost-of-living adjustments under the initiative.25Funding is provided for a salary increase on January 1, 2019, of one26percent for these employees, for a nominal total of a six percent27increase during the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium.28

NEW SECTION. Sec. 945. TARGETED COMPENSATION INCREASES29Funding is provided for salary adjustments for targeted job30

classifications as specified by the office of financial management31for classified state employees, except those represented by a32collective bargaining unit under chapters 41.80 and 47.64 RCW and RCW3341.56.473 and 41.56.475. Funding for targeted salary adjustments is34contingent upon enactment of Senate Bill No. 5969 (transparency in35public employee collective bargaining).36

NEW SECTION. Sec. 946. MINIMUM STARTING WAGE37Code Rev/LL:lel 317 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

Funding is also provided for a minimum starting wage of twelve1dollars an hour, effective July 1, 2017, and for increases in wages2of job classes that are aligned with affected job classes, except3those represented by a collective bargaining unit under chapters441.80 and 47.64 RCW and RCW 41.56.473 and 41.56.475. This funding is5sufficient for general government agencies and higher education6institutions to comply with the provisions of Initiative Measure No.71433 with respect to state employees. Funding for minimum starting8wages is contingent upon enactment of Senate Bill No. 59699(transparency in public employee collective bargaining).10

NEW SECTION. Sec. 947. VACATION LEAVE SCHEDULE11Funding is provided for the cost of additional staff hours12

required by modification of the vacation leave accrual schedule as13specified by the office of financial management for general14government state employees, except those represented by a collective15bargaining unit under chapters 41.80 and 47.64 RCW and RCW 41.56.47316and 41.56.475. Funding for additional vacation leave is contingent17upon enactment of Senate Bill No. 5969 (transparency in public18employee collective bargaining).19

NEW SECTION. Sec. 948. COMPENSATION—REVISE PENSION CONTRIBUTION20RATES21

The appropriations in this act for school districts and state22agencies, including institutions of higher education, are subject to23the following conditions and limitations: Appropriations are adjusted24to reflect changes to agency appropriations to reflect pension25contribution rates adopted by the pension funding council and the law26enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement system plan 227board.28

NEW SECTION. Sec. 949. A new section is added to chapter 43.3129RCW to read as follows:30

The state agency office relocation pool account is created in the31custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from legislative32appropriations and transfers must be deposited in the account.33Expenditures from the account may be used only for state agency costs34related to relocation of state agency offices. Authorized35expenditures include lease payments and costs of relocation,36equipment, furniture, and tenant improvements. Only the director of37Code Rev/LL:lel 318 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

the office of financial management or the director's designee may1authorize expenditures from the account. The account is subject to2allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but an appropriation is3not required for expenditures.4

NEW SECTION. Sec. 950. A new section is added to chapter 43.415RCW to read as follows:6

(1) The information technology investment account is created in7the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from legislative8appropriations and transfers must be deposited into the account. Only9the director of financial management or the director's designee may10authorize expenditures from the account. The account is subject to11allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but an appropriation is12not required for expenditures.13

(2) Any residual balance of funds remaining in the information14technology investment revolving account created in section 705,15chapter 4, Laws of 2015 3rd sp. sess. and reenacted in subsection (1)16of this section shall be transferred to the information technology17investment account created in subsection (1) of this section after18June 30, 2017.19

Sec. 951. RCW 19.118.110 and 2008 c 93 s 1 are each amended to20read as follows:21

If the new motor vehicle will be registered in the state of22Washington, a three-dollar arbitration fee shall be collected by23either the new motor vehicle dealer or vehicle lessor from the24consumer upon execution of a retail sale or lease agreement. The fee25shall be forwarded to the department of licensing at the time of26title application for deposit in the new motor vehicle arbitration27account hereby created in the state treasury. Moneys in the account28shall be used for the purposes of this chapter, subject to29appropriation. During the 1995-97 fiscal biennium, the legislature30may transfer moneys from the account to the extent that the moneys31are not necessary for the purposes of this chapter.32

At the end of each fiscal year, the attorney general shall33prepare a report listing the annual revenue generated and the34expenses incurred in implementing and operating the arbitration35program under this chapter.36


During the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium, the legislature may direct1the state treasurer to make transfers of moneys in the new motor2vehicle arbitration account to the state general fund.3

Sec. 952. RCW 28B.15.210 and 2015 3rd sp.s. c 3 s 7027 are each4amended to read as follows:5

Within thirty-five days from the date of collection thereof, all6building fees at the University of Washington, including building7fees to be charged students registering in the schools of medicine8and dentistry, shall be paid into the state treasury and credited as9follows:10

One-half or such larger portion as may be necessary to prevent a11default in the payments required to be made out of the bond12retirement fund to the "University of Washington bond retirement13fund" and the remainder thereof to the "University of Washington14building account." The sum so credited to the University of15Washington building account shall be used exclusively for the purpose16of erecting, altering, maintaining, equipping, or furnishing17buildings, and for certificates of participation under chapter 39.9418RCW, except for any sums transferred as authorized in RCW1928B.20.725(3). The sum so credited to the University of Washington20bond retirement fund shall be used for the payment of principal of21and interest on bonds outstanding as provided by chapter 28B.20 RCW22except for any sums transferred as authorized in RCW 28B.20.725(5).23((During the 2013-2015 biennium, sums credited to the University of24Washington building account shall also be used for routine facility25maintenance, utility costs, and facility condition assessments.))26During the 2015-2017 biennium, sums credited to the University of27Washington building account shall also be used for routine facility28maintenance, utility costs, and facility condition assessments.29During the 2017-2019 biennium, sums credited to the University of30Washington building account shall also be used for routine facility31maintenance, utility costs, and facility condition assessments.32


Within thirty-five days from the date of collection thereof, all35building fees shall be paid and credited as follows: To the36Washington State University bond retirement fund, one-half or such37larger portion as may be necessary to prevent a default in the38Code Rev/LL:lel 320 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

payments required to be made out of such bond retirement fund; and1the remainder thereof to the Washington State University building2account.3

The sum so credited to the Washington State University building4account shall be expended by the board of regents for buildings,5equipment, or maintenance on the campus of Washington State6University as may be deemed most advisable and for the best interests7of the university, and for certificates of participation under8chapter 39.94 RCW, except for any sums transferred as authorized by9law. ((During the 2013-2015 biennium, sums credited to the Washington10State University building account shall also be used for routine11facility maintenance, utility costs, and facility condition12assessments.)) During the 2015-2017 biennium, sums credited to the13Washington State University building account shall also be used for14routine facility maintenance, utility costs, and facility condition15assessments. During the 2017-2019 biennium, sums credited to the16Washington State University building account shall also be used for17routine facility maintenance, utility costs, and facility condition18assessments. Expenditures so made shall be accounted for in19accordance with existing law and shall not be expended until20appropriated by the legislature.21

The sum so credited to the Washington State University bond22retirement fund shall be used to pay and secure the payment of the23principal of and interest on building bonds issued by the university,24except for any sums which may be transferred out of such fund as25authorized by law.26


Within thirty-five days from the date of collection thereof all29building fees of each regional university and The Evergreen State30College shall be paid into the state treasury and these together with31such normal school fund revenues as provided in RCW 28B.35.751 as are32received by the state treasury shall be credited as follows:33

(1) On or before June 30th of each year the board of trustees of34each regional university and The Evergreen State College, if issuing35bonds payable out of its building fees and above described normal36school fund revenues, shall certify to the state treasurer the37amounts required in the ensuing twelve months to pay and secure the38payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds. The amounts39Code Rev/LL:lel 321 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

so certified by each regional university and The Evergreen State1College shall be a prior lien and charge against all building fees2and above described normal school fund revenues of such institution.3The state treasurer shall thereupon deposit the amounts so certified4in the Eastern Washington University capital projects account, the5Central Washington University capital projects account, the Western6Washington University capital projects account, or The Evergreen7State College capital projects account respectively, which accounts8are hereby created in the state treasury. The amounts deposited in9the respective capital projects accounts shall be used to pay and10secure the payment of the principal of and interest on the building11bonds issued by such regional universities and The Evergreen State12College as authorized by law. If in any twelve month period it shall13appear that the amount certified by any such board of trustees is14insufficient to pay and secure the payment of the principal of and15interest on the outstanding building and above described normal16school fund revenue bonds of its institution, the state treasurer17shall notify the board of trustees and such board shall adjust its18certificate so that all requirements of moneys to pay and secure the19payment of the principal of and interest on all such bonds then20outstanding shall be fully met at all times.21

(2) All normal school fund revenue pursuant to RCW 28B.35.75122shall be deposited in the Eastern Washington University capital23projects account, the Central Washington University capital projects24account, the Western Washington University capital projects account,25or The Evergreen State College capital projects account respectively,26which accounts are hereby created in the state treasury. The sums27deposited in the respective capital projects accounts shall be28appropriated and expended to pay and secure the payment of the29principal of and interest on bonds payable out of the building fees30and normal school revenue and for the construction, reconstruction,31erection, equipping, maintenance, demolition and major alteration of32buildings and other capital assets, and the acquisition of sites,33rights-of-way, easements, improvements or appurtenances in relation34thereto except for any sums transferred therefrom as authorized by35law. ((However, during the 2013-2015 biennium, sums in the respective36capital accounts shall also be used for routine facility maintenance,37utility costs, and facility condition assessments.)) However, during38the 2015-2017 biennium, sums in the respective capital accounts shall39also be used for routine facility maintenance, utility costs, and40Code Rev/LL:lel 322 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

facility condition assessments. However, during the 2017-20191biennium, sums in the respective capital accounts shall also be used2for routine facility maintenance, utility costs, and facility3condition assessments.4

(3) Funds available in the respective capital projects accounts5may also be used for certificates of participation under chapter639.94 RCW.7


Within thirty-five days from the date of start of each quarter10all collected building fees of each such community and technical11college shall be paid into the state treasury, and shall be credited12as follows:13

(1) On or before June 30th of each year the college board, if14issuing bonds payable out of building fees, shall certify to the15state treasurer the amounts required in the ensuing twelve-month16period to pay and secure the payment of the principal of and interest17on such bonds. The state treasurer shall thereupon deposit the18amounts so certified in the community and technical college capital19projects account. Such amounts of the funds deposited in the20community and technical college capital projects account as are21necessary to pay and secure the payment of the principal of and22interest on the building bonds issued by the college board as23authorized by this chapter shall be devoted to that purpose. If in24any twelve-month period it shall appear that the amount certified by25the college board is insufficient to pay and secure the payment of26the principal of and interest on the outstanding building bonds, the27state treasurer shall notify the college board and such board shall28adjust its certificate so that all requirements of moneys to pay and29secure the payment of the principal and interest on all such bonds30then outstanding shall be fully met at all times.31

(2) The community and technical college capital projects account32is hereby created in the state treasury. The sums deposited in the33capital projects account shall be appropriated and expended to pay34and secure the payment of the principal of and interest on bonds35payable out of the building fees and for the construction,36reconstruction, erection, equipping, maintenance, demolition and37major alteration of buildings and other capital assets owned by the38state board for community and technical colleges in the name of the39Code Rev/LL:lel 323 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

state of Washington, and the acquisition of sites, rights-of-way,1easements, improvements or appurtenances in relation thereto,2engineering and architectural services provided by the department of3enterprise services, and for the payment of principal of and interest4on any bonds issued for such purposes. ((However, during the52013-2015 biennium, sums in the capital projects account shall also6be used for routine facility maintenance and utility costs.))7However, during the 2015-2017 biennium, sums in the capital projects8account shall also be used for routine facility maintenance and9utility costs. However, during the 2017-2019 biennium, sums in the10capital projects account shall also be used for routine facility11maintenance and utility costs.12

(3) Funds available in the community and technical college13capital projects account may also be used for certificates of14participation under chapter 39.94 RCW.15

NEW SECTION. Sec. 956. A new section is added to chapter 28B.7616RCW to read as follows:17

The highway worker memorial scholarship account is created in the18custody of the state treasurer. Moneys received from legislative19appropriations and transfers, private donations, public or private20gifts and grants, conveyances, and other sources may be deposited21into the account. Expenditures from the account may be made only for22the purposes of providing scholarships to children and surviving23spouses of highway workers who lost his or her life or became totally24disabled while employed by a general contractor or subcontractor on a25state transportation project. Children and surviving spouses must26apply to the office of student financial assistance, and if found to27be eligible, may receive a scholarship in an amount of the annual28cost of tuition at the enrolled individual's institution of higher29education or the cost of undergraduate tuition and state-mandated30fees at the most expensive Washington state public university,31whichever is less. Eligible individuals may receive up to four annual32scholarships. Scholarships will be provided on a first-come, first-33served basis subject to the availability of moneys in the account.34Disbursements from the account may be authorized only by the office35of student financial assistance or the Washington student achievement36council. An appropriation is not required for expenditures, but the37account is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW.38


Sec. 957. RCW 28B.95.092 and 2016 c 69 s 11 are each amended to1read as follows:2

The governing body shall begin and continue to accept3applications for new tuition unit contracts and authorize the sale of4new tuition units by July 1, ((2017)) 2018. Upon reopening the5advanced college tuition payment program, in any year in which the6total annual sale of tuition units is below five hundred thousand,7the governing body shall determine how to reinvigorate the advanced8college tuition payment program to incentivize Washingtonians to9enter into tuition unit contracts and purchase tuition units.10


(1) After June 1, 1992, the department, in consultation with the13office and the department of social and health services, shall:14

(((1))) (a) Determine eligible credentialed health care15professions for the purposes of the loan repayment and scholarship16program authorized by this chapter. Eligibility shall be based upon17an assessment that determines that there is a shortage or18insufficient availability of a credentialed profession so as to19jeopardize patient care and pose a threat to the public health and20safety. The department shall consider the relative degree of21shortages among professions when determining eligibility. The22department may add or remove professions from eligibility based upon23the determination that a profession is no longer in shortage. Should24a profession no longer be eligible, participants or eligible students25who have received scholarships shall be eligible to continue to26receive scholarships or loan repayments until they are no longer27eligible or until their service obligation has been completed;28

(((2))) (b) Determine health professional shortage areas for each29of the eligible credentialed health care professions.30

(((3))) (2) For the ((2015-2017)) 2017-2019 fiscal biennium,31consideration for eligibility shall also be given to registered32nursing students who have been accepted into an eligible nursing33education program and have declared an intention to teach nursing34upon completion of the nursing education program.35

Sec. 959. RCW 28B.122.050 and 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 917 are each36amended to read as follows:37


(1) The aerospace training student loan account is created in the1custody of the state treasurer. No appropriation is required for2expenditures of funds from the account for student loans. An3appropriation is required for expenditures of funds from the account4for costs associated with program administration by the office. The5account is not subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.886RCW.7

(2) The office shall deposit into the account all moneys received8for the program. The account shall be self-sustaining and consist of9moneys received for the program by the office, and receipts from10participant repayments, including principal and interest.11

(3) Expenditures from the account may be used solely for student12loans to participants in the program established by this chapter and13costs associated with program administration by the office.14

(4) Disbursements from the account may be made only on the15authorization of the office.16

(5) During the 2015-2017 and 2017-2019 fiscal ((biennium))17biennia, the legislature may transfer from the aerospace training18student loan account to the state general fund such amounts as19reflect the excess fund balance of the account.20

Sec. 960. RCW 28C.04.535 and 2015 3rd sp.s. c 4 s 948 are each21amended to read as follows:22

Except for the ((2015-16 and 2016-17)) 2017-18 and 2018-19 school23years, the Washington award for vocational excellence shall be24granted annually. It is the intent of the legislature to continue the25policy of not granting the Washington award for vocational excellence26in the 2019-20 and 2020-21 school years. The workforce training and27education coordinating board shall notify the students receiving the28award, their vocational instructors, local chambers of commerce, the29legislators of their respective districts, and the governor, after30final selections have been made. The workforce training and education31coordinating board, in conjunction with the governor's office, shall32prepare appropriate certificates to be presented to the selected33students. Awards shall be presented in public ceremonies at times and34places determined by the workforce training and education35coordinating board in cooperation with the office of the governor.36

Sec. 961. RCW 36.70A.725 and 2011 c 360 s 7 are each amended to37read as follows:38Code Rev/LL:lel 326 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

(1) Upon receipt of a work plan submitted to the director under1RCW 36.70A.720(2)(a), the director must submit the work plan to the2technical panel for review.3

(2) The technical panel shall review the work plan and report to4the director within ((forty-five)) ninety days after the director5receives the work plan. The technical panel shall assess whether at6the end of ten years after receipt of funding, the work plan, in7conjunction with other existing plans and regulations, will protect8critical areas while maintaining and enhancing the viability of9agriculture in the watershed.10

(3)(a) If the technical panel determines the proposed work plan11will protect critical areas while maintaining and enhancing the12viability of agriculture in the watershed:13

(i) It must recommend approval of the work plan; and14(ii) The director must approve the work plan.15(b) If the technical panel determines the proposed work plan will16

not protect critical areas while maintaining and enhancing the17viability of agriculture in the watershed:18

(i) It must identify the reasons for its determination; and19(ii) The director must advise the watershed group of the reasons20

for disapproval.21(4) The watershed group may modify and resubmit its work plan for22

review and approval consistent with this section.23(5) If the director does not approve a work plan submitted under24

this section within two years and nine months after receipt of25funding, the director shall submit the work plan to the statewide26advisory committee for resolution. If the statewide advisory27committee recommends approval, the director must approve the work28plan.29

(6) If the director does not approve a work plan for a watershed30within three years after receipt of funding, the provisions of RCW3136.70A.735(2) apply to the watershed.32

Sec. 962. RCW 38.52.105 and 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 918 are each33amended to read as follows:34

The disaster response account is created in the state treasury.35Moneys may be placed in the account from legislative appropriations36and transfers, federal appropriations, or any other lawful source.37Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation.38Expenditures from the account may be used only for support of state39Code Rev/LL:lel 327 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

agency and local government disaster response and recovery efforts1and to reimburse the workers' compensation funds and self-insured2employers under RCW 51.16.220. During the 2009-2011 fiscal biennium,3the legislature may transfer from the disaster response account to4the state drought preparedness account such amounts as reflect the5excess fund balance of the account to support expenditures related to6a state drought declaration. During the 2009-2011 fiscal biennium,7the legislature may transfer from the disaster response account to8the state general fund such amounts as reflect the excess fund9balance of the account. During the 2015-2017 and 2017-2019 fiscal10((biennium)) biennia, expenditures from the disaster response account11may be used for military department operations and to support12wildland fire suppression preparedness, prevention, and restoration13activities by state agencies and local governments. ((The legislature14intends to transfer in)) During the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium ((from15the disaster response account to the state general fund amounts as16reflect the excess fund balance of the disaster response account from17federal grants and other revenues directed into the account)), the18legislature may direct the treasurer to make transfers of moneys in19the disaster response account to the state general fund.20


(1) Port districts established under Title 53 RCW and23institutions of higher education as defined in RCW 28B.10.016 shall24contribute both the employer and state shares of the cost of the25retirement system for any of their employees who are law enforcement26officers.27

(2) Institutions of higher education shall contribute both the28employer and the state shares of the cost of the retirement system29for any of their employees who are firefighters.30

(3) During fiscal years 2018 and 2019:31When an employer charges a fee or recovers costs for work32

performed by a plan member where:33(a) The member receives compensation that is includable as basic34

salary under RCW 41.26.030(4)(b); and35(b) The service is provided, whether directly or indirectly, to36

an entity that is not an "employer" under RCW 41.26.030(14)(b);37the employer shall contribute both the employer and state shares of38the cost of the retirement system contributions for that39Code Rev/LL:lel 328 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

compensation. Nothing in this subsection prevents an employer from1recovering the cost of the contribution from the entity receiving2services from the member.3

Sec. 964. RCW 41.26.802 and 2015 3rd sp.s. c 4 s 950 are each4amended to read as follows:5

(1) By September 30, 2011, if the prior fiscal biennium's general6state revenues exceed the previous fiscal biennium's revenues by more7than five percent, subject to appropriation by the legislature, the8state treasurer shall transfer five million dollars to the local9public safety enhancement account.10

(2) By September 30, ((2017)) 2019, and by September 30 of each11odd-numbered year thereafter, if the prior fiscal biennium's general12state revenues exceed the previous fiscal biennium's revenues by more13than five percent, subject to appropriation by the legislature, the14state treasurer shall transfer the lesser of one-third of the15increase, or fifty million dollars, to the local public safety16enhancement account.17

(3) It is the intent of the legislature to fund any distribution18in 2019 and 2021 dedicated to the local law enforcement officers' and19firefighters' retirement system benefits improvement account through20alternate means, which may include transfers from the law enforcement21officers' and firefighters' plan 2 retirement fund.22


The legislature shall appropriate from the personnel service fund25for the payment of administrative costs of the productivity board.26However, during the ((2013-2015 and)) 2015-2017 and 2017-2019 fiscal27biennia, the operations of the productivity board shall be suspended.28


There is hereby created a fund within the state treasury to be31known as the "state treasurer's service fund." Such fund shall be32used solely for the payment of costs and expenses incurred in the33operation and administration of the state treasurer's office.34

Moneys shall be allocated monthly and placed in the state35treasurer's service fund equivalent to a maximum of one percent of36the trust and treasury average daily cash balances from the earnings37Code Rev/LL:lel 329 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

generated under the authority of RCW 43.79A.040 and 43.84.080 other1than earnings generated from investment of balances in funds and2accounts specified in RCW 43.79A.040(4)(c). The allocation shall3precede the distribution of the remaining earnings as prescribed4under RCW 43.79A.040 and 43.84.092. The state treasurer shall5establish a uniform allocation rate for all funds and accounts;6except that the state treasurer may negotiate a different allocation7rate with any state agency that has independent authority over funds8not statutorily required to be held in the state treasury or in the9custody of the state treasurer. In no event shall the rate be less10than the actual costs incurred by the state treasurer's office. If no11rate is separately negotiated, the default rate for any funds held12shall be the rate set for funds held pursuant to statute.13

During the 2013-2015 and 2015-2017 fiscal biennia, the14legislature may transfer from the state treasurer's service fund to15the state general fund such amounts as reflect the excess fund16balance of the fund. During the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium, the17legislature may direct the state treasurer to make transfers of money18in the state treasurer's service fund to the state general fund. It19is the intent of the legislature that this policy will be continued20in subsequent biennia.21


The performance audits of government account is hereby created in24the custody of the state treasurer. Revenue identified in RCW2582.08.020(5) and 82.12.0201 shall be deposited in the account. Money26in the account shall be used to fund the performance audits and27follow-up performance audits under RCW 43.09.470 and shall be28expended by the state auditor in accordance with chapter 1, Laws of292006. Only the state auditor or the state auditor's designee may30authorize expenditures from the account. The account is subject to31allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but an appropriation is32not required for expenditures. During the 2013-2015 ((and)),332015-2017, and 2017-2019 fiscal biennia, the performance audits of34government account may be appropriated for the joint legislative35audit and review committee, the legislative evaluation and36accountability program committee, the office of financial management,37the superintendent of public instruction, the department of fish and38wildlife, and audits of school districts. In addition, during the39Code Rev/LL:lel 330 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

2013-2015 ((and)), 2015-2017, and 2017-2019 fiscal biennia the1account may be used to fund the office of financial management's2contract for the compliance audit of the state auditor and audit3activities at the department of revenue. In addition, during the42015-2017 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer from the5performance audits of government account to the state general fund6such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance of the fund.7


The office of financial management central service account is10created in the state treasury. The account is to be used by the11office as a revolving fund for the payment of salaries, wages, and12other costs required for the operation and maintenance of statewide13budgeting, accounting, forecasting, and functions and activities in14the office. All receipts from agency fees and charges for services15collected from public agencies must be deposited into the account.16The director shall fix the terms and charges to agencies based on17each agency's share of the office statewide cost allocation plan for18federal funds. Moneys in the account may be spent only after19appropriation. During the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium, the account may20be used as a revolving fund for the payment of salaries, wages, and21other costs related to policy activities in the office. The22legislature intends to continue the use of the revolving fund for23policy activities during the 2019-2021 biennium.24


The fingerprint identification account is created in the custody27of the state treasurer. All receipts from incremental charges of28fingerprint checks requested for noncriminal justice purposes and29electronic background requests shall be deposited in the account.30Receipts for fingerprint checks by the federal bureau of31investigation may also be deposited in the account. Expenditures from32the account may be used only for the cost of record checks. Only the33chief of the state patrol or the chief's designee may authorize34expenditures from the account. The account is subject to allotment35procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW. No appropriation is required for36expenditures prior to July 1, 1997. After June 30, 1997, the account37shall be subject to appropriation. ((During the 2009-2011 fiscal38Code Rev/LL:lel 331 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

biennium, the legislature may transfer from the fingerprint1identification account to the state general fund such amounts as2reflect the excess fund balance of the account. During the 2013-20153fiscal biennium, funds in the account may be used for expenditures4that support the criminal records management division of the state5patrol.)) During the 2015-2017 and 2017-2019 fiscal ((biennium))6biennia, funds in the account may be used for expenditures related to7the upgrade of the state patrol's criminal history system. During the82015-2017 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer from the9fingerprint identification account to the sexual assault kit account10and the account may be used for building the sexual assault kit11tracking system in such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance of12the account. During the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium, the account may be13used for building the sexual assault kit tracking system.14


There is established an account in the state treasury referred to17as the "death investigations account" which shall exist for the18purpose of receiving, holding, investing, and disbursing funds19appropriated or provided in RCW 70.58.107 and any moneys appropriated20or otherwise provided thereafter.21

Moneys in the death investigations account shall be disbursed by22the state treasurer once every year on December 31 and at any other23time determined by the treasurer. The treasurer shall make24disbursements to: The state toxicology laboratory, counties for the25cost of autopsies, the state patrol for providing partial funding for26the state dental identification system, the criminal justice training27commission for training county coroners, medical examiners and their28staff, and the state forensic investigations council. Funds from the29death investigations account may be appropriated during the 2013-201530fiscal biennium for the activities of the state crime laboratory31within the Washington state patrol. ((During the 2015-2017 fiscal32biennium, the legislature may transfer from the death investigations33account to the sexual assault kit account such amounts as reflect the34excess fund balance of the account.)) In addition, during the352017-2019 fiscal biennium, the legislature may direct the state36treasurer to make transfers of moneys in the death investigations37account to the state general fund.38



(1) The savings incentive account is created in the custody of3the state treasurer. The account shall consist of all moneys4appropriated to the account by the legislature. The account is5subject to the allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but no6appropriation is required for expenditures from the account.7

(2) Within the savings incentive account, the state treasurer may8create subaccounts to be credited with incentive savings attributable9to individual state agencies, as determined by the office of10financial management in consultation with the legislative fiscal11committees. Moneys deposited in the subaccounts may be expended only12on the authorization of the agency's executive head or designee and13only for the purpose of one-time expenditures to improve the quality,14efficiency, and effectiveness of services to customers of the state,15such as one-time expenditures for employee training, employee16incentives, technology improvements, new work processes, or17performance measurement. Funds may not be expended from the account18to establish new programs or services, expand existing programs or19services, or incur ongoing costs that would require future20expenditures.21

(3) For purposes of this section, "incentive savings" means state22general fund appropriations that are unspent as of June 30th of a23fiscal year, excluding any amounts included in across-the-board24reductions under RCW 43.88.110 and excluding unspent appropriations25for:26

(a) Caseload and enrollment in entitlement programs, except to27the extent that an agency has clearly demonstrated that efficiencies28have been achieved in the administration of the entitlement program.29"Entitlement program," as used in this section, includes programs for30which specific sums of money are appropriated for pass-through to31third parties or other entities;32

(b) Enrollments in state institutions of higher education;33(c) Except for fiscal year 2011, a specific amount contained in a34

condition or limitation to an appropriation in the biennial35appropriations act, if the agency did not achieve the specific36purpose or objective of the condition or limitation;37

(d) Debt service on state obligations; and38(e) State retirement system obligations.39


(4) The office of financial management, after consulting with the1legislative fiscal committees, shall report the amount of savings2incentives achieved.3

(5) For fiscal year 2010, the legislature may transfer from the4savings incentive account to the state general fund such amounts as5reflect the fund balance of the account attributable to unspent state6general fund appropriations for fiscal year 2009. For fiscal year72011, the legislature may transfer from the savings incentive account8to the state general fund such amounts as reflect the fund balance of9the account attributable to unspent state general fund appropriations10for fiscal year 2010. For fiscal year 2011, the legislature may11transfer from the savings incentive account to the state general fund12eight million dollars or as much as reflects the fund balance of the13account attributable to unspent agency credits prior to fiscal year142009. Credits for legislative and judicial agencies are not included15in this action, with the exception and upon consent of the supreme16court, court of appeals, office of public defense, and office of17civil legal aid.18

(6) For fiscal years 2012 and 2013, the legislature may transfer19from the savings incentive account to the state general fund such20amounts as reflect the fund balance of the account attributable to21unspent general fund appropriations for fiscal years 2011 and 2012.22

(7) For fiscal year 2016, the legislature may transfer from the23savings incentive account to the state general fund such amounts as24reflect the fund balance of the account attributable to unspent25agency credit. Credits for legislative and judicial agencies are not26included in this action.27

(8) For the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium, the joint legislative28audit and review committee and the legislative evaluation and29accountability program committee may use moneys deposited in their30subaccounts for one-time costs related to their office relocation to31the 1063 building.32


(1) The corrections personnel of the state and all counties and35municipal corporations initially employed on or after January 1,361982, shall engage in basic corrections training which complies with37standards adopted by the commission. The training shall be38successfully completed during the first six months of employment of39Code Rev/LL:lel 334 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

the personnel, unless otherwise extended or waived by the commission,1and shall be requisite to the continuation of employment.2

(2) The commission shall provide the training required in this3section, together with facilities, supplies, materials, and the room4and board for noncommuting attendees, except during the ((2013-20155and)) 2015-2017 and 2017-2019 fiscal biennia, when the employing6county, municipal corporation, or state agency shall reimburse the7commission for twenty-five percent of the cost of training its8personnel.9

(3)(a) Subsections (1) and (2) of this section do not apply to10the Washington state department of corrections prisons division. The11Washington state department of corrections is responsible for12identifying training standards, designing curricula and programs, and13providing the training for those corrections personnel employed by14it. In doing so, the secretary of the department of corrections shall15consult with staff development experts and correctional professionals16both inside and outside of the agency, to include soliciting input17from labor organizations.18

(b) The commission and the department of corrections share the19responsibility of developing and defining training standards and20providing training for community corrections officers employed within21the community corrections division of the department of corrections.22


(1) All law enforcement personnel, except volunteers, and reserve25officers whether paid or unpaid, initially employed on or after26January 1, 1978, shall engage in basic law enforcement training which27complies with standards adopted by the commission pursuant to RCW2843.101.080. For personnel initially employed before January 1, 1990,29such training shall be successfully completed during the first30fifteen months of employment of such personnel unless otherwise31extended or waived by the commission and shall be requisite to the32continuation of such employment. Personnel initially employed on or33after January 1, 1990, shall commence basic training during the first34six months of employment unless the basic training requirement is35otherwise waived or extended by the commission. Successful completion36of basic training is requisite to the continuation of employment of37such personnel initially employed on or after January 1, 1990.38


(2) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the commission1shall provide the aforementioned training together with necessary2facilities, supplies, materials, and the board and room of3noncommuting attendees for seven days per week, except during the4((2013-2015 and)) 2015-2017 and 2017-2019 fiscal biennia when the5employing, county, city, or state law enforcement agency shall6reimburse the commission for twenty-five percent of the cost of7training its personnel. Additionally, to the extent funds are8provided for this purpose, the commission shall reimburse to9participating law enforcement agencies with ten or less full-time10commissioned patrol officers the cost of temporary replacement of11each officer who is enrolled in basic law enforcement training:12PROVIDED, That such reimbursement shall include only the actual cost13of temporary replacement not to exceed the total amount of salary and14benefits received by the replaced officer during his or her training15period.16

Sec. 974. RCW 43.155.050 and 2015 3rd sp.s. c 4 s 959 and 2015173rd sp.s. c 3 s 7032 are each reenacted and amended to read as18follows:19

The public works assistance account is hereby established in the20state treasury. Money may be placed in the public works assistance21account from the proceeds of bonds when authorized by the legislature22or from any other lawful source. Money in the public works assistance23account shall be used to make loans and to give financial guarantees24to local governments for public works projects. Moneys in the account25may also be appropriated to provide for state match requirements26under federal law for projects and activities conducted and financed27by the board under the drinking water assistance account. Not more28than fifteen percent of the biennial capital budget appropriation to29the public works board from this account may be expended or obligated30for preconstruction loans, emergency loans, or loans for capital31facility planning under this chapter; of this amount, not more than32ten percent of the biennial capital budget appropriation may be33expended for emergency loans and not more than one percent of the34biennial capital budget appropriation may be expended for capital35facility planning loans. During the 2015-2017 fiscal biennium, the36legislature may transfer from the public works assistance account to37the general fund, the water pollution control revolving account, and38the drinking water assistance account such amounts as reflect the39Code Rev/LL:lel 336 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

excess fund balance of the account. ((During the 2013-2015 fiscal1biennium, the legislature may transfer from the public works2assistance account to the education legacy trust account such amounts3as specified by the legislature.)) During the 2015-2017 and 2017-20194fiscal ((biennium)) biennia, the legislature may appropriate moneys5from the account for activities related to rural economic6development, the growth management act, and the voluntary stewardship7program. During the 2015-2017 fiscal biennium, the legislature may8transfer from the public works assistance account to the state9general fund such amounts as specified by the legislature. ((In the102017-2019 fiscal biennium the legislature intends to allocate11seventy-three million dollars of future loan repayments paid into the12public works assistance account to support basic education.)) During13the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium, the legislature may direct the state14treasurer to make transfers of moneys in the public works assistance15account to the education legacy trust account. It is the intent of16the legislature that this policy will be continued in subsequent17fiscal biennia.18


(1) The economic development strategic reserve account is created21in the state treasury to be used only for the purposes of this22section.23

(2) Only the governor, with the recommendation of the director of24the department of commerce, may authorize expenditures from the25account.26

(3) During the 2009-2011 and 2011-2013 fiscal biennia, moneys in27the account may also be transferred into the state general fund.28

(4) Expenditures from the account may be made to prevent closure29of a business or facility, to prevent relocation of a business or30facility in the state to a location outside the state, or to recruit31a business or facility to the state. Expenditures may be authorized32for:33

(a) Workforce development;34(b) Public infrastructure needed to support or sustain the35

operations of the business or facility;36(c) Other lawfully provided assistance((,)) including, but not37

limited to, technical assistance, environmental analysis, relocation38assistance, and planning assistance. Funding may be provided for such39Code Rev/LL:lel 337 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

assistance only when it is in the public interest and may only be1provided under a contractual arrangement ensuring that the state will2receive appropriate consideration, such as an assurance of job3creation or retention; and4

(d) The joint center for aerospace technology innovation.5(5) The funds shall not be expended from the account unless:6(a) The circumstances are such that time does not permit the7

director of the department of commerce or the business or facility to8secure funding from other state sources;9

(b) The business or facility produces or will produce significant10long-term economic benefits to the state, a region of the state, or a11particular community in the state;12

(c) The business or facility does not require continuing state13support;14

(d) The expenditure will result in new jobs, job retention, or15higher incomes for citizens of the state;16

(e) The expenditure will not supplant private investment; and17(f) The expenditure is accompanied by private investment.18(6) No more than three million dollars per year may be expended19

from the account for the purpose of assisting an individual business20or facility pursuant to the authority specified in this section.21

(7) If the account balance in the strategic reserve account22exceeds fifteen million dollars at any time, the amount in excess of23fifteen million dollars shall be transferred to the education24construction account.25

(8) During the 2015-2017 and 2017-2019 fiscal ((biennium))26biennia, the legislature may appropriate moneys from the account to27fund ((economic development)) programs and grants at the department28of commerce. It is the intent of the legislature that this policy29will be continued in subsequent fiscal biennia.30


There is created a local fund known as the "financial services33regulation fund" which shall consist of all moneys received by the34divisions of the department of financial institutions, except for the35division of securities which shall deposit thirteen percent of all36moneys received, except as provided in RCW 43.320.115, and which37shall be used for the purchase of supplies and necessary equipment;38the payment of salaries, wages, and utilities; the establishment of39Code Rev/LL:lel 338 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

reserves; and other incidental costs required for the proper1regulation of individuals and entities subject to regulation by the2department. The state treasurer shall be the custodian of the fund.3Disbursements from the fund shall be on authorization of the director4of financial institutions or the director's designee. In order to5maintain an effective expenditure and revenue control, the fund shall6be subject in all respects to chapter 43.88 RCW, but no appropriation7is required to permit expenditures and payment of obligations from8the fund.9

During the 2015-2017 fiscal biennium, the legislature may10transfer from the financial services regulation fund to the state11general fund such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance of the12fund. During the 2015-2017 and 2017-2019 fiscal ((biennium)) biennia,13moneys from the financial services regulation fund may be14appropriated for the family prosperity account program at the15department of commerce and for the operations of the department of16revenue.17


(1) There shall be maintained as special funds, separate and20apart from all public moneys or funds of this state an unemployment21compensation fund and an administrative contingency fund, which shall22be administered by the commissioner exclusively for the purposes of23this title, and to which RCW 43.01.050 shall not be applicable.24

(2)(a) The unemployment compensation fund shall consist of:25(i) All contributions collected under RCW 50.24.010 and payments26

in lieu of contributions collected pursuant to the provisions of this27title;28

(ii) Any property or securities acquired through the use of29moneys belonging to the fund;30

(iii) All earnings of such property or securities;31(iv) Any moneys received from the federal unemployment account in32

the unemployment trust fund in accordance with Title XII of the33social security act, as amended;34

(v) All money recovered on official bonds for losses sustained by35the fund;36

(vi) All money credited to this state's account in the37unemployment trust fund pursuant to section 903 of the social38security act, as amended;39Code Rev/LL:lel 339 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

(vii) All money received from the federal government as1reimbursement pursuant to section 204 of the federal-state extended2compensation act of 1970 (84 Stat. 708-712; 26 U.S.C. Sec. 3304);3

(viii) The portion of the additional penalties as provided in RCW450.20.070(2) that is fifteen percent of the amount of benefits5overpaid or deemed overpaid; and6

(ix) All moneys received for the fund from any other source.7(b) All moneys in the unemployment compensation fund shall be8

commingled and undivided.9(3)(a) Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, the10

administrative contingency fund shall consist of:11(i) All interest on delinquent contributions collected pursuant12

to this title;13(ii) All fines and penalties collected pursuant to the provisions14

of this title, except the portion of the additional penalties as15provided in RCW 50.20.070(2) that is fifteen percent of the amount of16benefits overpaid or deemed overpaid;17

(iii) All sums recovered on official bonds for losses sustained18by the fund; and19

(iv) Revenue received under RCW 50.24.014.20(b) All fees, fines, forfeitures, and penalties collected or21

assessed by a district court because of the violation of this title22or rules adopted under this title shall be remitted as provided in23chapter 3.62 RCW.24

(c) Except as provided in (d) of this subsection, moneys25available in the administrative contingency fund, other than money in26the special account created under RCW 50.24.014, shall be expended27upon the direction of the commissioner, with the approval of the28governor, whenever it appears to him or her that such expenditure is29necessary solely for:30

(i) The proper administration of this title and that insufficient31federal funds are available for the specific purpose to which such32expenditure is to be made, provided, the moneys are not substituted33for appropriations from federal funds which, in the absence of such34moneys, would be made available.35

(ii) The proper administration of this title for which purpose36appropriations from federal funds have been requested but not yet37received, provided, the administrative contingency fund will be38reimbursed upon receipt of the requested federal appropriation.39


(iii) The proper administration of this title for which1compliance and audit issues have been identified that establish2federal claims requiring the expenditure of state resources in3resolution. Claims must be resolved in the following priority: First4priority is to provide services to eligible participants within the5state; second priority is to provide substitute services or program6support; and last priority is the direct payment of funds to the7federal government.8

(d)(i) During the 2007-2009 fiscal biennium, moneys available in9the administrative contingency fund, other than money in the special10account created under RCW 50.24.014(1)(a), shall be expended as11appropriated by the legislature for: (A) The cost of the job skills12or worker retraining programs at the community and technical colleges13and administrative costs at the state board for community and14technical colleges; and (B) reemployment services such as business15and project development assistance, local economic development16capacity building, and local economic development financial17assistance at the department of commerce. The remaining appropriation18may be expended as specified in (c) of this subsection.19

(ii) During the ((2013-2015 and)) 2015-2017 and 2017-2019 fiscal20((biennium [biennia])) biennia, moneys available in the21administrative contingency fund, other than money in the special22account created under RCW 50.24.014(1)(a), shall be expended as23appropriated by the legislature: (A) For the department of social and24health services for employment and training services and programs in25the WorkFirst program; (B) for the administrative costs of state26agencies participating in the WorkFirst program; and (C) by the27commissioner for the work group on agricultural and agricultural-28related issues as provided in the 2013-2015 omnibus operating29appropriations act. The remaining appropriation may be expended as30specified in (c) of this subsection.31

(4) Money in the special account created under RCW3250.24.014(1)(a) may only be expended, after appropriation, for the33purposes specified in this section and RCW 50.62.010, 50.62.020,3450.62.030, 50.24.014, 50.44.053, and 50.22.010.35


There shall be a fund, known as the "liquor revolving fund,"38which shall consist of all license fees, permit fees, penalties,39Code Rev/LL:lel 341 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

forfeitures, and all other moneys, income, or revenue received by the1board. The state treasurer shall be custodian of the fund. All moneys2received by the board or any employee thereof, except for change3funds and an amount of petty cash as fixed by the board within the4authority of law shall be deposited each day in a depository approved5by the state treasurer and transferred to the state treasurer to be6credited to the liquor revolving fund. During the 2009-2011 fiscal7biennium, the legislature may transfer funds from the liquor8revolving account [fund] to the state general fund and may direct an9additional amount of liquor profits to be distributed to local10governments. Neither the transfer of funds nor the additional11distribution of liquor profits to local governments during the122009-2011 fiscal biennium may reduce the excess fund distributions13that otherwise would occur under RCW 66.08.190. During the 2011-201314fiscal biennium, the state treasurer shall transfer from the liquor15revolving fund to the state general fund forty-two million five16hundred thousand dollars for fiscal year 2012 and forty-two million17five hundred thousand dollars for fiscal year 2013. The transfer18during the 2011-2013 fiscal biennium may not reduce the excess fund19distributions that otherwise would occur under RCW 66.08.190. Sales20to licensees are exempt from any liquor price increases that may21result from the transfer of funds from the liquor revolving fund to22the state general fund during the 2011-2013 fiscal biennium.23Disbursements from the revolving fund shall be on authorization of24the board or a duly authorized representative thereof. During the252017-2019 fiscal biennium, the legislature may also appropriate from26the account for local government studies. In order to maintain an27effective expenditure and revenue control the liquor revolving fund28shall be subject in all respects to chapter 43.88 RCW but no29appropriation shall be required to permit expenditures and payment of30obligations from such fund. During the 2013-2015 and 2015-2017 fiscal31biennia, the legislature may transfer from the liquor revolving fund32to the state general fund such amounts as reflect the excess fund33balance of the account.34


The legislature must annually appropriate moneys in the dedicated37marijuana account created in RCW 69.50.530 as follows:38


(1) For the purposes listed in this subsection (1), the1legislature must appropriate to the respective agencies amounts2sufficient to make the following expenditures on a quarterly basis:3

(a) Beginning July 1, 2015, one hundred twenty-five thousand4dollars to the department of social and health services to design and5administer the Washington state healthy youth survey, analyze the6collected data, and produce reports, in collaboration with the office7of the superintendent of public instruction, department of health,8department of commerce, family policy council, and state liquor and9cannabis board. The survey must be conducted at least every two years10and include questions regarding, but not necessarily limited to,11academic achievement, age at time of substance use initiation,12antisocial behavior of friends, attitudes toward antisocial behavior,13attitudes toward substance use, laws and community norms regarding14antisocial behavior, family conflict, family management, parental15attitudes toward substance use, peer rewarding of antisocial16behavior, perceived risk of substance use, and rebelliousness. Funds17disbursed under this subsection may be used to expand administration18of the healthy youth survey to student populations attending19institutions of higher education in Washington;20

(b) Beginning July 1, 2015, fifty thousand dollars to the21department of social and health services for the purpose of22contracting with the Washington state institute for public policy to23conduct the cost-benefit evaluation and produce the reports described24in RCW 69.50.550. This appropriation ends after production of the25final report required by RCW 69.50.550;26

(c) Beginning July 1, 2015, five thousand dollars to the27University of Washington alcohol and drug abuse institute for the28creation, maintenance, and timely updating of web-based public29education materials providing medically and scientifically accurate30information about the health and safety risks posed by marijuana use;31

(d)(i) An amount not less than one million two hundred fifty32thousand dollars to the state liquor and cannabis board for33administration of this chapter as appropriated in the omnibus34appropriations act; and35

(ii) Three hundred fifty-one thousand seven hundred fifty dollars36for fiscal year 2018 and three hundred fifty-one thousand seven37hundred fifty dollars for fiscal year 2019 to the health professions38account established under RCW 43.70.320 for the development and39administration of the marijuana authorization database by the40Code Rev/LL:lel 343 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

department of health. It is the intent of the legislature that this1policy will be continued in the 2019-2021 fiscal biennium;2

(e) Twenty-three thousand seven hundred fifty dollars to the3department of enterprise services provided solely for the state4building code council established under RCW 19.27.070, to develop and5adopt fire and building code provisions related to marijuana6processing and extraction facilities. The distribution under this7subsection (1)(e) is for fiscal year 2016 only;8

(2) From the amounts in the dedicated marijuana account after9appropriation of the amounts identified in subsection (1) of this10section, the legislature must appropriate for the purposes listed in11this subsection (2) as follows:12

(a)(i) Up to fifteen percent to the department of social and13health services division of behavioral health and recovery for the14development, implementation, maintenance, and evaluation of programs15and practices aimed at the prevention or reduction of maladaptive16substance use, substance use disorder, substance abuse or substance17dependence, as these terms are defined in the Diagnostic and18Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, among middle school and high19school-age students, whether as an explicit goal of a given program20or practice or as a consistently corresponding effect of its21implementation, mental health services for children and youth, and22services for pregnant and parenting women; PROVIDED, That:23

(A) Of the funds appropriated under (a)(i) of this subsection for24new programs and new services, at least eighty-five percent must be25directed to evidence-based or research-based programs and practices26that produce objectively measurable results and, by September 1,272020, are cost-beneficial; and28

(B) Up to fifteen percent of the funds appropriated under (a)(i)29of this subsection for new programs and new services may be directed30to proven and tested practices, emerging best practices, or promising31practices.32

(ii) In deciding which programs and practices to fund, the33secretary of the department of social and health services must34consult, at least annually, with the University of Washington's35social development research group and the University of Washington's36alcohol and drug abuse institute.37

(iii) For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016, the legislature38must appropriate a minimum of twenty-seven million seven hundred39eighty-six thousand dollars, and for each subsequent fiscal year40Code Rev/LL:lel 344 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

thereafter, the legislature must appropriate a minimum of twenty-five1million five hundred thirty-six thousand dollars under this2subsection (2)(a);3

(b)(i) Up to ten percent to the department of health for the4following, subject to (b)(ii) of this subsection (2):5

(A) Creation, implementation, operation, and management of a6marijuana education and public health program that contains the7following:8

(I) A marijuana use public health hotline that provides referrals9to substance abuse treatment providers, utilizes evidence-based or10research-based public health approaches to minimizing the harms11associated with marijuana use, and does not solely advocate an12abstinence-only approach;13

(II) A grants program for local health departments or other local14community agencies that supports development and implementation of15coordinated intervention strategies for the prevention and reduction16of marijuana use by youth; and17

(III) Media-based education campaigns across television,18internet, radio, print, and out-of-home advertising, separately19targeting youth and adults, that provide medically and scientifically20accurate information about the health and safety risks posed by21marijuana use;22

(B) The Washington poison control center; and23(C) During the 2015-2017 fiscal biennium, the funds appropriated24

under this subsection (2)(b) may be used for prevention activities25that target youth and populations with a high incidence of tobacco26use.27

(ii) For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016, the legislature28must appropriate a minimum of seven million five hundred thousand29dollars and for each subsequent fiscal year thereafter, the30legislature must appropriate a minimum of nine million seven hundred31fifty thousand dollars under this subsection (2)(b);32

(c)(i) Up to six-tenths of one percent to the University of33Washington and four-tenths of one percent to Washington State34University for research on the short and long-term effects of35marijuana use, to include but not be limited to formal and informal36methods for estimating and measuring intoxication and impairment, and37for the dissemination of such research.38

(ii) For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016, the legislature39must appropriate a minimum of two hundred seven thousand dollars and40Code Rev/LL:lel 345 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

for each subsequent fiscal year, except for the 2017-2019 fiscal1biennium, the legislature must appropriate a minimum of one million2twenty-one thousand dollars to the University of Washington. For the3fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016, the legislature must appropriate4a minimum of one hundred thirty-eight thousand dollars and for each5subsequent fiscal year thereafter, except for the 2017-2019 fiscal6biennium, a minimum of six hundred eighty-one thousand dollars to7Washington State University under this subsection (2)(c). It is the8intent of the legislature that this policy will be continued in the92019-2021 fiscal biennium;10

(d) Fifty percent to the state basic health plan trust account to11be administered by the Washington basic health plan administrator and12used as provided under chapter 70.47 RCW;13

(e) Five percent to the Washington state health care authority to14be expended exclusively through contracts with community health15centers to provide primary health and dental care services, migrant16health services, and maternity health care services as provided under17RCW 41.05.220;18

(f)(i) Up to three-tenths of one percent to the office of the19superintendent of public instruction to fund grants to building20bridges programs under chapter 28A.175 RCW.21

(ii) For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016, and each22subsequent fiscal year, the legislature must appropriate a minimum of23five hundred eleven thousand dollars to the office of the24superintendent of public instruction under this subsection (2)(f);25and26

(g) At the end of each fiscal year, the treasurer must transfer27any amounts in the dedicated marijuana account that are not28appropriated pursuant to subsection (1) of this section and this29subsection (2) into the general fund, except as provided in (g)(i) of30this subsection (2).31

(i) Beginning in fiscal year 2018, if marijuana excise tax32collections deposited into the general fund in the prior fiscal year33exceed twenty-five million dollars, then each fiscal year the34legislature must appropriate an amount equal to thirty percent of all35marijuana excise taxes deposited into the general fund the prior36fiscal year to the treasurer for distribution to counties, cities,37and towns as follows:38

(A) Thirty percent must be distributed to counties, cities, and39towns where licensed marijuana retailers are physically located. Each40Code Rev/LL:lel 346 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

jurisdiction must receive a share of the revenue distribution under1this subsection (2)(g)(i)(A) based on the proportional share of the2total revenues generated in the individual jurisdiction from the3taxes collected under RCW 69.50.535, from licensed marijuana4retailers physically located in each jurisdiction. For purposes of5this subsection (2)(g)(i)(A), one hundred percent of the proportional6amount attributed to a retailer physically located in a city or town7must be distributed to the city or town.8

(B) Seventy percent must be distributed to counties, cities, and9towns ratably on a per capita basis. Counties must receive sixty10percent of the distribution, which must be disbursed based on each11county's total proportional population. Funds may only be distributed12to jurisdictions that do not prohibit the siting of any state13licensed marijuana producer, processor, or retailer.14

(ii) Distribution amounts allocated to each county, city, and15town must be distributed in four installments by the last day of each16fiscal quarter.17

(iii) By September 15th of each year, the state liquor and18cannabis board must provide the state treasurer the annual19distribution amount, if any, for each county and city as determined20in (g)(i) of this subsection (2).21

(iv) The total share of marijuana excise tax revenues distributed22to counties and cities in (g)(i) of this subsection (2) may not23exceed ((fifteen)) six million dollars in fiscal years 2018 and 201924and twenty million dollars per fiscal year thereafter. However, if25the February 2018 forecast of state revenues for the general fund in26the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium exceeds the amount estimated in the27June 2017 revenue forecast by over eighteen million dollars after28adjusting for changes directly related to legislation adopted in the292017 legislative session, the total share of marijuana excise tax30revenue distributed to counties and cities in (g)(i) of this31subsection (2) may not exceed fifteen million dollars in fiscal years322018 and 2019. It is the intent of the legislature that the policy33for the maximum distributions in the subsequent fiscal biennia will34be no more than $6 million per fiscal year.35

For the purposes of this section, "marijuana products" means36"useable marijuana," "marijuana concentrates," and "marijuana-infused37products" as those terms are defined in RCW 69.50.101.38


Sec. 980. RCW 70.105D.070 and 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 943 are each1amended to read as follows:2

(1) The state toxics control account and the local toxics control3account are hereby created in the state treasury.4

(2)(a) Moneys collected under RCW 82.21.030 must be deposited as5follows: Fifty-six percent to the state toxics control account under6subsection (3) of this section and forty-four percent to the local7toxics control account under subsection (4) of this section. When the8cumulative amount of deposits made to the state and local toxics9control accounts under this section reaches the limit during a fiscal10year as established in (b) of this subsection, the remainder of the11moneys collected under RCW 82.21.030 during that fiscal year must be12deposited into the environmental legacy stewardship account created13in RCW 70.105D.170.14

(b) The limit on distributions of moneys collected under RCW1582.21.030 to the state and local toxics control accounts for the16fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013, is one hundred forty million17dollars.18

(c) In addition to the funds required under (a) of this19subsection, the following moneys must be deposited into the state20toxics control account: (i) The costs of remedial actions recovered21under this chapter or chapter 70.105A RCW; (ii) penalties collected22or recovered under this chapter; and (iii) any other money23appropriated or transferred to the account by the legislature.24

(3) Moneys in the state toxics control account must be used only25to carry out the purposes of this chapter, including but not limited26to the following activities:27

(a) The state's responsibility for hazardous waste planning,28management, regulation, enforcement, technical assistance, and public29education required under chapter 70.105 RCW;30

(b) The state's responsibility for solid waste planning,31management, regulation, enforcement, technical assistance, and public32education required under chapter 70.95 RCW;33

(c) The hazardous waste clean-up program required under this34chapter;35

(d) State matching funds required under federal cleanup law;36(e) Financial assistance for local programs in accordance with37

chapters 70.95, 70.95C, 70.95I, and 70.105 RCW;38


(f) State government programs for the safe reduction, recycling,1or disposal of paint and hazardous wastes from households, small2businesses, and agriculture;3

(g) Oil and hazardous materials spill prevention, preparedness,4training, and response activities;5

(h) Water and environmental health protection and monitoring6programs;7

(i) Programs authorized under chapter 70.146 RCW;8(j) A public participation program;9(k) Public funding to assist potentially liable persons to pay10

for the costs of remedial action in compliance with clean-up11standards under RCW 70.105D.030(2)(e) but only when the amount and12terms of such funding are established under a settlement agreement13under RCW 70.105D.040(4) and when the director has found that the14funding will achieve both: (i) A substantially more expeditious or15enhanced cleanup than would otherwise occur; and (ii) the prevention16or mitigation of unfair economic hardship;17

(l) Development and demonstration of alternative management18technologies designed to carry out the hazardous waste management19priorities of RCW 70.105.150;20

(m) State agriculture and health programs for the safe use,21reduction, recycling, or disposal of pesticides;22

(n) Storm water pollution control projects and activities that23protect or preserve existing remedial actions or prevent hazardous24clean-up sites;25

(o) Funding requirements to maintain receipt of federal funds26under the federal solid waste disposal act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 6901 et27seq.);28

(p) Air quality programs and actions for reducing public exposure29to toxic air pollution;30

(q) Public funding to assist prospective purchasers to pay for31the costs of remedial action in compliance with clean-up standards32under RCW 70.105D.030(2)(e) if:33

(i) The facility is located within a redevelopment opportunity34zone designated under RCW 70.105D.150;35

(ii) The amount and terms of the funding are established under a36settlement agreement under RCW 70.105D.040(5); and37

(iii) The director has found the funding meets any additional38criteria established in rule by the department, will achieve a39substantially more expeditious or enhanced cleanup than would40Code Rev/LL:lel 349 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

otherwise occur, and will provide a public benefit in addition to1cleanup commensurate with the scope of the public funding;2

(r) Petroleum-based plastic or expanded polystyrene foam debris3cleanup activities in fresh or marine waters;4

(s) Appropriations to the local toxics control account or the5environmental legacy stewardship account created in RCW 70.105D.170,6if the legislature determines that priorities for spending exceed7available funds in those accounts;8

(t) During the ((2013-2015 and)) 2015-2017 and 2017-2019 fiscal9biennia, the department of ecology's water quality, shorelands,10environmental assessment, administration, and air quality programs;11

(u) During the 2013-2015 fiscal biennium, actions at the state12conservation commission to improve water quality for shellfish;13

(v) During the 2013-2015 and 2015-2017 fiscal biennia, actions at14the University of Washington for reducing ocean acidification;15

(w) During the 2015-2017 and 2017-2019 fiscal ((biennium))16biennia, for the University of Washington Tacoma soil remediation17project;18

(x) For the 2013-2015 fiscal biennium, moneys in the state toxics19control account may be spent on projects in section 3160, chapter 19,20Laws of 2013 2nd sp. sess. and for transfer to the local toxics21control account;22

(y) For the 2013-2015 fiscal biennium, moneys in the state toxics23control account may be transferred to the radioactive mixed waste24account; and25

(z) For the 2015-2017 and 2017-2019 fiscal ((biennium)) biennia,26forest practices regulation at the department of natural resources.27

(4)(a) The department shall use moneys deposited in the local28toxics control account for grants or loans to local governments for29the following purposes in descending order of priority:30

(i) Extended grant agreements entered into under (e)(i) of this31subsection;32

(ii) Remedial actions, including planning for adaptive reuse of33properties as provided for under (e)(iv) of this subsection. The34department must prioritize funding of remedial actions at:35

(A) Facilities on the department's hazardous sites list with a36high hazard ranking for which there is an approved remedial action37work plan or an equivalent document under federal cleanup law;38

(B) Brownfield properties within a redevelopment opportunity zone39if the local government is a prospective purchaser of the property40Code Rev/LL:lel 350 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

and there is a department-approved remedial action work plan or1equivalent document under the federal cleanup law;2

(iii) Storm water pollution source projects that: (A) Work in3conjunction with a remedial action; (B) protect completed remedial4actions against recontamination; or (C) prevent hazardous clean-up5sites;6

(iv) Hazardous waste plans and programs under chapter 70.105 RCW;7(v) Solid waste plans and programs under chapters 70.95, 70.95C,8

70.95I, and 70.105 RCW;9(vi) Petroleum-based plastic or expanded polystyrene foam debris10

cleanup activities in fresh or marine waters; and11(vii) Appropriations to the state toxics control account or the12

environmental legacy stewardship account created in RCW 70.105D.170,13if the legislature determines that priorities for spending exceed14available funds in those accounts.15

(b) Funds for plans and programs must be allocated consistent16with the priorities and matching requirements established in chapters1770.105, 70.95C, 70.95I, and 70.95 RCW.18

(c) During the 2013-2015 fiscal biennium, the local toxics19control account may also be used for local government storm water20planning and implementation activities.21

(d) During the 2013-2015 fiscal biennium, the legislature may22transfer from the local toxics control account to the state general23fund, such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance in the account.24

(e) To expedite cleanups throughout the state, the department may25use the following strategies when providing grants to local26governments under this subsection:27

(i) Enter into an extended grant agreement with a local28government conducting remedial actions at a facility where those29actions extend over multiple biennia and the total eligible cost of30those actions exceeds twenty million dollars. The agreement is31subject to the following limitations:32

(A) The initial duration of such an agreement may not exceed ten33years. The department may extend the duration of such an agreement34upon finding substantial progress has been made on remedial actions35at the facility;36

(B) Extended grant agreements may not exceed fifty percent of the37total eligible remedial action costs at the facility; and38

(C) The department may not allocate future funding to an extended39grant agreement unless the local government has demonstrated to the40Code Rev/LL:lel 351 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

department that funds awarded under the agreement during the previous1biennium have been substantially expended or contracts have been2entered into to substantially expend the funds;3

(ii) Enter into a grant agreement with a local government4conducting a remedial action that provides for periodic reimbursement5of remedial action costs as they are incurred as established in the6agreement;7

(iii) Enter into a grant agreement with a local government prior8to it acquiring a property or obtaining necessary access to conduct9remedial actions, provided the agreement is conditioned upon the10local government acquiring the property or obtaining the access in11accordance with a schedule specified in the agreement;12

(iv) Provide integrated planning grants to local governments to13fund studies necessary to facilitate remedial actions at brownfield14properties and adaptive reuse of properties following remediation.15Eligible activities include, but are not limited to: Environmental16site assessments; remedial investigations; health assessments;17feasibility studies; site planning; community involvement; land use18and regulatory analyses; building and infrastructure assessments;19economic and fiscal analyses; and any environmental analyses under20chapter 43.21C RCW;21

(v) Provide grants to local governments for remedial actions22related to area-wide groundwater contamination. To receive the23funding, the local government does not need to be a potentially24liable person or be required to seek reimbursement of grant funds25from a potentially liable person;26

(vi) The director may alter grant matching requirements to create27incentives for local governments to expedite cleanups when one of the28following conditions exists:29

(A) Funding would prevent or mitigate unfair economic hardship30imposed by the clean-up liability;31

(B) Funding would create new substantial economic development,32public recreational opportunities, or habitat restoration33opportunities that would not otherwise occur; or34

(C) Funding would create an opportunity for acquisition and35redevelopment of brownfield property under RCW 70.105D.040(5) that36would not otherwise occur;37

(vii) When pending grant applications under (e)(iv) and (v) of38this subsection (4) exceed the amount of funds available, designated39


redevelopment opportunity zones must receive priority for1distribution of available funds.2

(f) To expedite multiparty clean-up efforts, the department may3purchase remedial action cost-cap insurance. For the 2013-2015 fiscal4biennium, moneys in the local toxics control account may be spent on5projects in sections 3024, 3035, 3036, and 3059, chapter 19, Laws of62013 2nd sp. sess.7

(5) Except for unanticipated receipts under RCW 43.79.260 through843.79.282, moneys in the state and local toxics control accounts may9be spent only after appropriation by statute.10

(6) No moneys deposited into either the state or local toxics11control account may be used for: Natural disasters where there is no12hazardous substance contamination; high performance buildings; solid13waste incinerator facility feasibility studies, construction,14maintenance, or operation; or after January 1, 2010, for projects15designed to address the restoration of Puget Sound, funded in a16competitive grant process, that are in conflict with the action17agenda developed by the Puget Sound partnership under RCW 90.71.310.18However, this subsection does not prevent an appropriation from the19state toxics control account to the department of revenue to enforce20compliance with the hazardous substance tax imposed in chapter 82.2121RCW.22

(7) Except during the 2011-2013 and the 2015-2017 fiscal biennia,23one percent of the moneys collected under RCW 82.21.030 shall be24allocated only for public participation grants to persons who may be25adversely affected by a release or threatened release of a hazardous26substance and to not-for-profit public interest organizations. The27primary purpose of these grants is to facilitate the participation by28persons and organizations in the investigation and remedying of29releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances and to30implement the state's solid and hazardous waste management31priorities. No grant may exceed sixty thousand dollars. Grants may be32renewed annually. Moneys appropriated for public participation that33are not expended at the close of any biennium revert to the state34toxics control account.35

(8) The department shall adopt rules for grant or loan issuance36and performance. To accelerate both remedial action and economic37recovery, the department may expedite the adoption of rules necessary38to implement chapter 1, Laws of 2013 2nd sp. sess. using the39expedited procedures in RCW 34.05.353. The department shall initiate40Code Rev/LL:lel 353 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

the award of financial assistance by August 1, 2013. To ensure the1adoption of rules will not delay financial assistance, the department2may administer the award of financial assistance through interpretive3guidance pending the adoption of rules through July 1, 2014.4

(9) Except as provided under subsection (3)(k) and (q) of this5section, nothing in chapter 1, Laws of 2013 2nd sp. sess. affects the6ability of a potentially liable person to receive public funding.7

(10) During the 2015-2017 fiscal biennium the local toxics8control account may also be used for the centennial clean water9program and for the storm water financial assistance program10administered by the department of ecology.11

(11) During the 2017-2019 biennium the state toxics control12account, the local toxics control account, and the environmental13legacy stewardship account may be used for interchangeable purposes14and funds may be transferred between accounts to accomplish those15purposes.16


(1) The criminal justice treatment account is created in the19state treasury. Moneys in the account may be expended solely for: (a)20Substance use disorder treatment and treatment support services for21offenders with a substance use disorder that, if not treated, would22result in addiction, against whom charges are filed by a prosecuting23attorney in Washington state; (b) the provision of substance use24disorder treatment services and treatment support services for25nonviolent offenders within a drug court program; and (c) the26administrative and overhead costs associated with the operation of a27drug court. During the 2015-2017 fiscal biennium, the legislature may28transfer from the criminal justice treatment account to the state29general fund amounts as reflect the state savings associated with the30implementation of the medicaid expansion of the federal affordable31care act and the excess fund balance of the account. During the322017-2019 fiscal biennium, the legislature may direct the state33treasurer to make transfers of moneys in the criminal justice34treatment account to the state general fund. It is the intent of the35legislature to continue, in future biennia, the policy of36transferring to the state general fund such amounts as reflect the37excess fund balance of the account. Moneys in the account may be38spent only after appropriation.39Code Rev/LL:lel 354 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

(2) For purposes of this section:1(a) "Treatment" means services that are critical to a2

participant's successful completion of his or her substance use3disorder treatment program, but does not include the following4services: Housing other than that provided as part of an inpatient5substance use disorder treatment program, vocational training, and6mental health counseling; and7

(b) "Treatment support" means transportation to or from inpatient8or outpatient treatment services when no viable alternative exists,9and child care services that are necessary to ensure a participant's10ability to attend outpatient treatment sessions.11

(3) Revenues to the criminal justice treatment account consist12of: (a) Funds transferred to the account pursuant to this section;13and (b) any other revenues appropriated to or deposited in the14account.15

(4)(a) For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2006, and each16subsequent fiscal year, the amount transferred shall be increased on17an annual basis by the implicit price deflator as published by the18federal bureau of labor statistics.19

(b) In each odd-numbered year, the legislature shall appropriate20the amount transferred to the criminal justice treatment account in21(a) of this subsection to the department for the purposes of22subsection (5) of this section.23

(5) Moneys appropriated to the department from the criminal24justice treatment account shall be distributed as specified in this25subsection. The department may retain up to three percent of the26amount appropriated under subsection (4)(b) of this section for its27administrative costs.28

(a) Seventy percent of amounts appropriated to the department29from the account shall be distributed to counties pursuant to the30distribution formula adopted under this section. The division of31alcohol and substance abuse, in consultation with the department of32corrections, the Washington state association of counties, the33Washington state association of drug court professionals, the34superior court judges' association, the Washington association of35prosecuting attorneys, representatives of the criminal defense bar,36representatives of substance use disorder treatment providers, and37any other person deemed by the department to be necessary, shall38establish a fair and reasonable methodology for distribution to39counties of moneys in the criminal justice treatment account. County40Code Rev/LL:lel 355 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

or regional plans submitted for the expenditure of formula funds must1be approved by the panel established in (b) of this subsection.2

(b) Thirty percent of the amounts appropriated to the department3from the account shall be distributed as grants for purposes of4treating offenders against whom charges are filed by a county5prosecuting attorney. The department shall appoint a panel of6representatives from the Washington association of prosecuting7attorneys, the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs,8the superior court judges' association, the Washington state9association of counties, the Washington defender's association or the10Washington association of criminal defense lawyers, the department of11corrections, the Washington state association of drug court12professionals, substance use disorder treatment providers, and the13division. The panel shall review county or regional plans for funding14under (a) of this subsection and grants approved under this15subsection. The panel shall attempt to ensure that treatment as16funded by the grants is available to offenders statewide.17

(6) The county alcohol and drug coordinator, county prosecutor,18county sheriff, county superior court, a substance abuse treatment19provider appointed by the county legislative authority, a member of20the criminal defense bar appointed by the county legislative21authority, and, in counties with a drug court, a representative of22the drug court shall jointly submit a plan, approved by the county23legislative authority or authorities, to the panel established in24subsection (5)(b) of this section, for disposition of all the funds25provided from the criminal justice treatment account within that26county. The funds shall be used solely to provide approved alcohol27and substance abuse treatment pursuant to RCW 71.24.560, treatment28support services, and for the administrative and overhead costs29associated with the operation of a drug court.30

(a) No more than ten percent of the total moneys received under31subsections (4) and (5) of this section by a county or group of32counties participating in a regional agreement shall be spent on the33administrative and overhead costs associated with the operation of a34drug court.35

(b) No more than ten percent of the total moneys received under36subsections (4) and (5) of this section by a county or group of37counties participating in a regional agreement shall be spent for38treatment support services.39


(7) Counties are encouraged to consider regional agreements and1submit regional plans for the efficient delivery of treatment under2this section.3

(8) Moneys allocated under this section shall be used to4supplement, not supplant, other federal, state, and local funds used5for substance abuse treatment.6

(9) Counties must meet the criteria established in RCW72.30.030(3).8

(10) The authority under this section to use funds from the9criminal justice treatment account for the administrative and10overhead costs associated with the operation of a drug court expires11June 30, 2015.12


(1) Within existing resources, the department shall establish an15oversight committee to monitor, guide, and report on kinship care16recommendations and implementation activities. The committee shall:17

(a) Draft a kinship care definition that is restricted to persons18related by blood, marriage, or adoption, including marriages that19have been dissolved, or for a minor defined as an "Indian child"20under the federal Indian child welfare act (25 U.S.C. Sec. 1901 et21seq.), the definition of "extended family member" under the federal22Indian child welfare act, and a set of principles. If the committee23concludes that one or more programs or services would be more24efficiently and effectively delivered under a different definition of25kin, it shall state what definition is needed, and identify the26program or service in the report. It shall also provide evidence of27how the program or service will be more efficiently and effectively28delivered under the different definition. The department shall not29adopt rules or policies changing the definition of kin without30authorizing legislation;31

(b) Monitor and provide consultation on the implementation of32recommendations contained in the 2002 kinship care report, including33but not limited to the recommendations relating to legal and respite34care services and resources;35

(c) Partner with nonprofit organizations and private sector36businesses to guide a public education awareness campaign; and37

(d) Assist with developing future recommendations on kinship care38issues.39Code Rev/LL:lel 357 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

(2) The department shall consult with the oversight committee on1its efforts to better collaborate and coordinate services to benefit2kinship care families.3

(3) The oversight committee must consist of a minimum of thirty4percent kinship caregivers, who shall represent a diversity of5kinship families. Statewide representation with geographic, ethnic,6and gender diversity is required. Other members shall include7representatives of the department, representatives of relevant state8agencies, representatives of the private nonprofit and business9sectors, child advocates, representatives of Washington state Indian10tribes as defined under the federal Indian welfare act (25 U.S.C.11Sec. 1901 et seq.), and representatives of the legal or judicial12field. Birth parents, foster parents, and others who have an interest13in these issues may also be included.14

(4) To the extent funding is available, the department may15reimburse nondepartmental members of the oversight committee for16costs incurred in participating in the meetings of the oversight17committee.18

(5) The kinship care oversight committee shall update the19legislature and governor annually on committee activities, with the20first update due by January 1, 2006.21

(6) This section expires June 30, ((2017)) 2019.22


The legislative authority of a county may elect, by giving25written notice to the director and the treasurer prior to January 1st26of any year, to obtain for the following year an amount in lieu of27real property taxes on game lands as provided in RCW 77.12.203. Upon28the election, the county shall keep a record of all fines,29forfeitures, reimbursements, and costs assessed and collected, in30whole or in part, under this title for violations of law or rules31adopted pursuant to this title, with the exception of the32((2011-2013, 2013-2015[,] and)) 2015-2017 and 2017-2019 fiscal33biennia, and shall monthly remit an amount equal to the amount34collected to the state treasurer for deposit in the state general35fund. The election shall continue until the department is notified36differently prior to January 1st of any year.37



(1) Except as provided in subsection (5) of this section and3notwithstanding RCW 84.36.010 or other statutes to the contrary, the4director must pay by April 30th of each year on game lands,5regardless of acreage, in each county, if requested by an election6under RCW 77.12.201, an amount in lieu of real property taxes equal7to that amount paid on similar parcels of open space land taxable8under chapter 84.34 RCW or the greater of seventy cents per acre per9year or the amount paid in 1984 plus an additional amount for control10of noxious weeds equal to that which would be paid if such lands were11privately owned. This amount may not be assessed or paid on12department buildings, structures, facilities, game farms, fish13hatcheries, water access sites, tidelands, or public fishing areas.14

(2) "Game lands," as used in this section and RCW 77.12.201,15means those tracts, regardless of acreage, owned in fee by the16department and used for wildlife habitat and public recreational17purposes. All lands purchased for wildlife habitat, public access, or18recreation purposes with federal funds in the Snake River drainage19basin are considered game lands regardless of acreage.20

(3) This section does not apply to lands transferred after April2123, 1990, to the department from other state agencies.22

(4) The county must distribute the amount received under this23section in lieu of real property taxes to all property taxing24districts except the state in appropriate tax code areas the same way25it would distribute local property taxes from private property. The26county must distribute the amount received under this section for27weed control to the appropriate weed district.28

(5) For the 2013-2015 and 2015-2017 fiscal biennia, the director29must pay by April 30th of each year on game lands in each county, if30requested by an election under RCW 77.12.201, an amount in lieu of31real property taxes and must be distributed as follows:32 33 County

34 Adams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,909

35 Asotin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36,123

36 Chelan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24,757

37 Columbia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,795

38 Ferry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,781


1 Garfield. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,840

2 Grant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37,443

3 Kittitas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143,974

4 Klickitat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21,906

5 Lincoln. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,535

6 Okanogan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151,402

7 Pend Oreille. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,309

8 Yakima. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126,225

These amounts may not be assessed or paid on department buildings,9structures, facilities, game farms, fish hatcheries, water access10sites, tidelands, or public fishing areas.11

(6) For the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium, the director must pay by12April 30th of each year on game lands in each county, if requested by13an election under RCW 77.12.201, an amount in lieu of real property14taxes and must be distributed as follows:15 16 County

17 Adams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,235

18 Asotin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26,425

19 Chelan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39,858

20 Columbia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20,713

21 Ferry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22,798

22 Garfield. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,744

23 Grant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71,930

24 Kittitas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382,638

25 Klickitat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51,019

26 Lincoln. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,000

27 Okanogan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264,036

28 Pend Oreille. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,546

29 Yakima. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186,056

These amounts may not be assessed or paid on department buildings,30structures, facilities, game farms, fish hatcheries, water access31sites, tidelands, or public fishing areas.32



(1) The board shall determine the amount deemed necessary in3order to achieve the purposes of this chapter and shall provide by4rule for the deduction of this amount from the moneys received from5all leases, sales, contracts, licenses, permits, easements, and6rights-of-way issued by the department and affecting state lands and7aquatic lands, provided that no deduction shall be made from the8proceeds from agricultural college lands.9

(2) Moneys received as deposits from successful bidders, advance10payments, and security under RCW 79.15.100, 79.15.080, and 79.11.15011prior to December 1, 1981, which have not been subjected to deduction12under this section are not subject to deduction under this section.13

(3) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (5) of this14section, the deductions authorized under this section shall not15exceed twenty-five percent of the moneys received by the department16in connection with any one transaction pertaining to state lands and17aquatic lands other than second-class tide and shore lands and the18beds of navigable waters, and fifty percent of the moneys received by19the department pertaining to second-class tide and shore lands and20the beds of navigable waters.21

(4) In the event that the department sells logs using the22contract harvesting process described in RCW 79.15.500 through2379.15.530, the moneys received subject to this section are the net24proceeds from the contract harvesting sale.25

(5) ((During the 2013-2015 fiscal biennium, the twenty-five26percent limitation on deductions set in subsection (3) of this27section may be increased up to thirty percent by the board.)) During28the 2015-2017 and 2017-2019 fiscal ((biennium)) biennia, the board29may increase the twenty-five percent limitation up to thirty-two30percent.31


(1) Any moneys derived from the lease of state forestlands or34from the sale of valuable materials, oils, gases, coal, minerals, or35fossils from those lands, or the appraised value of these resources36when transferred to a public agency under RCW 79.22.060, except as37provided in RCW 79.22.060(4), must be distributed as follows:38


(a) For state forestlands acquired through RCW 79.22.040 or by1exchange for lands acquired through RCW 79.22.040:2

(i) The expense incurred by the state for administration,3reforestation, and protection, not to exceed twenty-five percent,4which rate of percentage shall be determined by the board, must be5returned to the forest development account created in RCW 79.64.100.6During the 2015-2017 and 2017-2019 fiscal ((biennium)) biennia, the7board may increase the twenty-five percent limitation up to twenty-8seven percent.9

(ii) Any balance remaining must be paid to the county in which10the land is located or, for counties participating in a land pool11created under RCW 79.22.140, to each participating county12proportionate to its contribution of asset value to the land pool as13determined by the board. Payments made under this subsection are to14be paid, distributed, and prorated, except as otherwise provided in15this section, to the various funds in the same manner as general16taxes are paid and distributed during the year of payment.17

(iii) Any balance remaining, paid to a county with a population18of less than sixteen thousand, must first be applied to the reduction19of any indebtedness existing in the current expense fund of the20county during the year of payment.21

(iv) With regard to moneys remaining under this subsection22(1)(a), within seven working days of receipt of these moneys, the23department shall certify to the state treasurer the amounts to be24distributed to the counties. The state treasurer shall distribute25funds to the counties four times per month, with no more than ten26days between each payment date.27

(b) For state forestlands acquired through RCW 79.22.010 or by28exchange for lands acquired through RCW 79.22.010, except as provided29in RCW 79.64.120:30

(i) Fifty percent shall be placed in the forest development31account.32

(ii) Fifty percent shall be prorated and distributed to the state33general fund, to be dedicated for the benefit of the public schools,34to the county in which the land is located or, for counties35participating in a land pool created under RCW 79.22.140, to each36participating county proportionate to its contribution of asset value37to the land pool as determined by the board, and according to the38relative proportions of tax levies of all taxing districts in the39county. The portion to be distributed to the state general fund shall40Code Rev/LL:lel 362 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

be based on the regular school levy rate under RCW 84.52.065 and the1levy rate for any maintenance and operation special school levies.2With regard to the portion to be distributed to the counties, the3department shall certify to the state treasurer the amounts to be4distributed within seven working days of receipt of the money. The5state treasurer shall distribute funds to the counties four times per6month, with no more than ten days between each payment date. The7money distributed to the county must be paid, distributed, and8prorated to the various other funds in the same manner as general9taxes are paid and distributed during the year of payment.10

(2) A school district may transfer amounts deposited in its debt11service fund pursuant to this section into its capital projects fund12as authorized in RCW 28A.320.330.13


(1) After deduction for management costs as provided in RCW1679.64.040 and payments to towns under RCW 79.115.150(2), all moneys17received by the state from the sale or lease of state-owned aquatic18lands and from the sale of valuable material from state-owned aquatic19lands shall be deposited in the aquatic lands enhancement account20which is hereby created in the state treasury. After appropriation,21these funds shall be used solely for aquatic lands enhancement22projects; for the purchase, improvement, or protection of aquatic23lands for public purposes; for providing and improving access to the24lands; and for volunteer cooperative fish and game projects. During25the 2013-2015 ((and)), 2015-2017, and 2017-2019 fiscal biennia, the26aquatic lands enhancement account may be used to support the27shellfish program, the ballast water program, hatcheries, the Puget28Sound toxic sampling program and steelhead mortality research at the29department of fish and wildlife, the knotweed program at the30department of agriculture, actions at the University of Washington31for reducing ocean acidification, which may include the creation of a32center on ocean acidification, ((and)) the Puget SoundCorps program,33and support of the marine resource advisory council and the34Washington coastal marine advisory council. During the 2013-201535fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer from the aquatic lands36enhancement account to the geoduck aquaculture research account for37research related to shellfish aquaculture. During the 2015-201738fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer moneys from the aquatic39Code Rev/LL:lel 363 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

lands enhancement account to the marine resources stewardship trust1account.2

(2) In providing grants for aquatic lands enhancement projects,3the recreation and conservation funding board shall:4

(a) Require grant recipients to incorporate the environmental5benefits of the project into their grant applications;6

(b) Utilize the statement of environmental benefits,7consideration, except as provided in RCW 79.105.610, of whether the8applicant is a Puget Sound partner, as defined in RCW 90.71.010,9whether a project is referenced in the action agenda developed by the10Puget Sound partnership under RCW 90.71.310, and except as otherwise11provided in RCW 79.105.630, and effective one calendar year following12the development and statewide availability of model evergreen13community management plans and ordinances under RCW 35.105.050,14whether the applicant is an entity that has been recognized, and what15gradation of recognition was received, in the evergreen community16recognition program created in RCW 35.105.030 in its prioritization17and selection process; and18

(c) Develop appropriate outcome-focused performance measures to19be used both for management and performance assessment of the grants.20

(3) To the extent possible, the department should coordinate its21performance measure system with other natural resource-related22agencies as defined in RCW 43.41.270.23

(4) The department shall consult with affected interest groups in24implementing this section.25

(5) After January 1, 2010, any project designed to address the26restoration of Puget Sound may be funded under this chapter only if27the project is not in conflict with the action agenda developed by28the Puget Sound partnership under RCW 90.71.310.29

Sec. 988. RCW 79A.80.090 and 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 948 are each30amended to read as follows:31

(1) The recreation access pass account is created in the state32treasury. All moneys received from the sale of discover passes and33day-use permits must be deposited into the account.34

(2) Each fiscal biennium, the first seventy-one million dollars35in revenue must be distributed to the agencies in the following36manner:37

(a) Eight percent to the department of fish and wildlife and38deposited into the state wildlife account created in RCW 77.12.170;39Code Rev/LL:lel 364 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

(b) Eight percent to the department of natural resources and1deposited into the parkland trust revolving fund created in RCW243.30.385;3

(c) Eighty-four percent to the state parks and recreation4commission and deposited into the state parks renewal and stewardship5account created in RCW 79A.05.215;6

(d) During the 2015-2017 fiscal biennium, expenditures from the7recreation access pass account may be used for Skamania county court8costs ((and)). During the 2015-2017 and 2017-2019 fiscal biennia,9expenditures from the recreation access pass account may be used for10the state parks and recreation commission, in partnership with the11departments of fish and wildlife and natural resources, to develop12options and recommendations to improve recreational access fee13systems.14

(3) Each fiscal biennium, revenues in excess of seventy-one15million dollars must be distributed equally among the agencies to the16accounts identified in subsection (2) of this section.17


(1) To the extent applicable, all of the definitions of chapter2082.04 RCW and all of the provisions of chapter 82.32 RCW apply to the21tax imposed in this chapter.22

(2) Until June 30, ((2017)) 2019, taxes collected under this23chapter shall be distributed as follows: (a) Five million dollars per24fiscal year must be deposited in equal monthly amounts to the state25parks renewal and stewardship account under RCW 79A.05.215; and (b)26the remainder to the waste reduction, recycling, and litter control27account under RCW 70.93.180.28


(1) To the extent applicable, all of the definitions of chapter3182.04 RCW and all of the provisions of chapter 82.32 RCW apply to the32tax imposed in this chapter.33

(2) Beginning June 30, ((2017)) 2019, taxes collected under this34chapter shall be deposited in the waste reduction, recycling, and35litter control account under RCW 70.93.180.36



The education legacy trust account is created in the state3treasury. Money in the account may be spent only after appropriation.4Expenditures from the account may be used only for support of the5common schools, and for expanding access to higher education through6funding for new enrollments and financial aid, and other educational7improvement efforts. During the 2015-2017 ((biennium)) and 2017-20198fiscal biennia appropriations from the account may be made for9support of early learning programs. It is the intent of the10legislature that this policy will be continued in subsequent fiscal11biennia.12

Sec. 992. 2013 2nd sp.s. c 15 s 8 (uncodified) is amended to13read as follows:14

Sections 5 ((through)) and 6 of this act expire June 30, 2019.15Section 7 of this act expires June 30, 2017.16

Sec. 993. 2015 c 15 s 8 (uncodified) is amended to read as17follows:18

Sections 2 and 5 of this act expire June 30, ((2017)) 2019.19

Sec. 994. 2015 c 15 s 9 (uncodified) is amended to read as20follows:21

Sections 3 and 6 of this act take effect June 30, ((2017)) 2019.22

Sec. 995. 2017 c 313 s 201 (uncodified) is amended to read as23follows:24FOR THE WASHINGTON TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION25Highway Safety Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . $4,266,00026Highway Safety Account—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . $22,048,00027Highway Safety Account—Private/Local Appropriation . . . . . $118,00028School Zone Safety Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . $850,00029


conditions and limitations:32(1) $100,000 of the highway safety account—state appropriation is33

provided solely for the implementation of chapter 324, Laws of 201734(Substitute Senate Bill No. 5402)((, Laws of 2017)) (bicyclist safety35


advisory council). ((If chapter . . . (Substitute Senate Bill No.15402), Laws of 2017 is not enacted by June 30, 2017, the amount2provided in this subsection lapses.))3

(2) $1,000,000 of the highway safety account—state appropriation4is provided solely for the implementation of section 13(4), chapter5(((Senate Bill No. 5037), Laws of 2017 (DUI fourth offense). If6chapter (Senate Bill No. 5037), Laws of 2017 is not enacted by June730, 2017, the amount in this subsection lapses)) 336, Laws of 20178(Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 1614)(impaired driving).9The funding is provided for grants to organizations that seek to10reduce driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol and for11administering the program. $108,806 of the amount provided in this12subsection is for the commission to cover the costs associated with13administering the grant program. The funding provided in this14subsection is contingent on the availability of funds raised by the15((blood alcohol content test)) fee, described in section 13(4),16chapter 336, Laws of 2017 (Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No.171614)(impaired driving), sufficient to cover the costs of18administering the program((, as provided in section 705 of this19act)).20


(1)(a) The director shall provide notice to the contractor of the23director's intent to either fine or debar with the specific reason24for either the fine or debarment. The department must establish the25debarment and fining processes by rule.26

(b) After reasonable notice to the contractor and reasonable27opportunity for that contractor to be heard, the director has the28authority to debar a contractor for cause from consideration for29award of contracts. The debarment must be for a period of not more30than three years.31

(2) The director may either fine or debar a contractor based on a32finding of one or more of the following causes:33

(a) Conviction for commission of a criminal offense as an34incident to obtaining or attempting to obtain a public or private35contract or subcontract, or in the performance of such contract or36subcontract;37

(b) Conviction or a final determination in a civil action under38state or federal statutes of fraud, embezzlement, theft, forgery,39Code Rev/LL:lel 367 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

bribery, falsification or destruction of records, receiving stolen1property, violation of the federal false claims act, 31 U.S.C. Sec.23729 et seq., or the state medicaid fraud false claims act, chapter374.66 RCW, or any other offense indicating a lack of business4integrity or business honesty that currently, seriously, and directly5affects responsibility as a state contractor;6

(c) Conviction under state or federal antitrust statutes arising7out of the submission of bids or proposals;8

(d) Two or more violations within the previous five years of the9federal labor relations act as determined by the national labor10relations board or court of competent jurisdiction;11

(e) Violation of contract provisions, as set forth in this12subsection, of a character that is regarded by the director to be so13serious as to justify debarment action:14

(i) Deliberate failure without good cause to perform in15accordance with the specifications or within the time limit provided16in the contract; or17

(ii) A recent record of failure to perform or of unsatisfactory18performance in accordance with the terms of one or more contracts,19however the failure to perform or unsatisfactory performance caused20by acts beyond the control of the contractor may not be considered to21be a basis for debarment;22

(f) Violation of ethical standards set forth in RCW 39.26.020;23((and))24

(g) Any other cause the director determines to be so serious and25compelling as to affect responsibility as a state contractor,26including debarment by another governmental entity for any cause27listed in regulations; and28

(h) During the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium, the failure to comply29with a provision in a state master contract or other agreement with a30state agency that requires equality among its workers by ensuring31similarly employed individuals are compensated as equals.32

(3) The director must issue a written decision to debar. The33decision must:34

(a) State the reasons for the action taken; and35(b) Inform the debarred contractor of the contractor's rights to36

judicial or administrative review.37

Sec. 997. RCW 79A.25.210 and 2007 c 241 s 54 are each amended to38read as follows:39Code Rev/LL:lel 368 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

The firearms range account is hereby created in the state general1fund. Moneys in the account shall be subject to legislative2appropriation and shall be used for purchase and development of land,3construction or improvement of range facilities, including fixed4structure construction or remodeling, equipment purchase, safety or5environmental improvements, noise abatement, and liability protection6for public and nonprofit firearm range training and practice7facilities.8

Grant funds shall not be used for expendable shooting supplies,9or normal operating expenses. In making grants, the board shall give10priority to projects for noise abatement or safety improvement. Grant11funds shall not supplant funds for other organization programs.12

The funds will be available to nonprofit shooting organizations,13school districts, and state, county, or local governments on a match14basis. All entities receiving matching funds must be open on a15regular basis and usable by law enforcement personnel or the general16public who possess Washington concealed pistol licenses or Washington17hunting licenses or who are enrolled in a firearm safety class.18

Applicants for a grant from the firearms range account shall19provide matching funds in either cash or in-kind contributions. The20match must represent one dollar in value for each one dollar of the21grant except that in the case of a grant for noise abatement or22safety improvements the match must represent one dollar in value for23each two dollars of the grant. In-kind contributions include but are24not limited to labor, materials, and new property. Existing assets25and existing development may not apply to the match.26

Applicants other than school districts or local or state27government must be registered as a nonprofit or not-for-profit28organization with the Washington secretary of state. The29organization's articles of incorporation must contain provisions for30the organization's structure, officers, legal address, and registered31agent.32

Organizations requesting grants must provide the hours of range33availability for public and law enforcement use. The fee structure34will be submitted with the grant application.35

Any nonprofit organization or agency accepting a grant under this36program will be required to pay back the entire grant amount to the37firearms range account if the use of the range facility is38discontinued less than ten years after the grant is accepted.39


Entities receiving grants must make the facilities for which1grant funding is received open for hunter safety education classes2and firearm safety classes on a regular basis for no fee.3

Government units or school districts applying for grants must4open their range facility on a regular basis for hunter safety5education classes and firearm safety classes.6

The board shall adopt rules to implement chapter 195, Laws of71990, pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW. During the 2017-2019 fiscal8biennium, expenditures from the firearms range account may be used to9implement chapter 74, Laws of 2017 (SHB 1100) (concealed pistol10licenses) and chapter 282, Laws of 2017 (SB 5268) (concealed pistol11license notices).12

NEW SECTION. Sec. 998. Section 990 (RCW 82.19.040) of this act13takes effect June 30, 2019.14

NEW SECTION. Sec. 999. Section 989 (RCW 82.19.040) of this act15expires June 30, 2019.16

(End of part)


PART XI1GENERAL GOVERNMENT2

Sec. 1101. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 112 (uncodified) is amended to read3as follows: 4FOR THE COURT OF APPEALS5General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . $17,000,0006General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . (($17,311,000))7 $17,353,0008

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . (($34,311,000))9 $34,353,00010

Sec. 1102. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 113 (uncodified) is amended to read11as follows: 12FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE COURTS13General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . $56,244,00014General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . (($56,764,000))15 $56,840,00016General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . $2,154,00017General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $667,00018Judicial Information Systems Account—State19

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $56,772,00020Judicial Stabilization Trust Account—State21

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,691,00022TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . (($178,708,000))23

$179,368,00024The appropriations in this section are subject to the following25


year 2016, $878,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for28fiscal year 2017, and $6,784,000 of the judicial information systems29account—state appropriation are provided solely for the information30network hub project.31

(2) $516,000 of the judicial information systems account—state32appropriation is provided solely for replacement of computer33equipment, including servers, routers, and storage system upgrades.34

(3) The distributions made under this subsection and35distributions from the county criminal justice assistance account36made pursuant to section 801 of this act constitute appropriate37Code Rev/LL:lel 371 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

reimbursement for costs for any new programs or increased level of1service for purposes of RCW 43.135.060.2

(4) $1,849,000 of the judicial information systems account—state3appropriation is provided solely for replacing computer equipment at4state courts and state judicial agencies.5

(5) $1,399,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal6year 2016 and $1,399,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for7fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for school districts for8petitions to juvenile court for truant students as provided in RCW928A.225.030 and 28A.225.035. The administrator for the courts shall10develop an interagency agreement with the superintendent of public11instruction to allocate the funding provided in this subsection.12Allocation of this money to school districts shall be based on the13number of petitions filed. This funding includes amounts school14districts may expend on the cost of serving petitions filed under RCW1528A.225.030 by certified mail or by personal service or for the16performance of service of process for any hearing associated with RCW1728A.225.030.18

(6)(a) $7,313,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for19fiscal year 2016 and $7,313,000 of the general fund—state20appropriation for fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for21distribution to county juvenile court administrators to fund the22costs of processing truancy, children in need of services, and at-23risk youth petitions. The administrator for the courts, in24conjunction with the juvenile court administrators, shall develop an25equitable funding distribution formula. The formula shall neither26reward counties with higher than average per-petition processing27costs nor shall it penalize counties with lower than average per-28petition processing costs.29

(b) Each fiscal year during the 2015-2017 fiscal biennium, each30county shall report the number of petitions processed and the total31actual costs of processing truancy, children in need of services, and32at-risk youth petitions. Counties shall submit the reports to the33administrator for the courts no later than 45 days after the end of34the fiscal year. The administrator for the courts shall35electronically transmit this information to the chairs and ranking36minority members of the house of representatives and senate fiscal37committees no later than 60 days after a fiscal year ends. These38


reports are deemed informational in nature and are not for the1purpose of distributing funds.2

(7) $584,000 of the judicial information systems account—state3appropriation is provided solely for the content management system4for the appellate courts.5

(8) $200,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal6year 2016 is provided solely for the office of public guardianship7for the purpose of providing guardianship services to low income and8indigent alleged or actual incapacitated persons who were receiving9services on July 10, 2013.10

(9) $118,000 of the judicial information systems account—state11appropriation for fiscal year 2016 is provided solely for12implementation of chapter 287, Laws of 2015 (Engrossed House Bill No.131943).14

(10) $75,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal15year 2016 is provided solely for the planning and design of a16dependency court improvement demonstration program. The plan must be17developed jointly with the one family one team public private18partnership, with a private cash match of $75,000. If the cash match19is not available by August 1, 2015, the administrative office of the20courts will not be required to complete the planning and design of a21dependency court improvement demonstration program. By January 1,222016, the public private partnership shall provide to the appropriate23committees of the legislature the program design, including ongoing24administrative funding, and a statement of the public and private25funding required in order to provide demonstration grants to up to26four counties.27

(11) $6,080,000 of the judicial information systems account—state28appropriation for fiscal year 2016 is provided solely for continued29implementation of the superior court case management system project.30

(12) $7,010,000 of the judicial information systems account—state31appropriation for fiscal year 2017 is provided solely for continued32implementation of the superior court case management system. The33steering committee for the superior court case management system, the34office of administrator of the courts, and county clerks shall work35with the case management system vendor to develop cost estimates for36modifications to the superior court case management system to address37security and document management concerns raised by county clerks. If38the cost estimates are not provided to the fiscal committees of the39


legislature by January 1, 2016, the amounts provided in this1subsection shall lapse. Furthermore, the amounts provided in this2subsection shall lapse if the superior court case management system3is not live and fully functional in Franklin, Thurston, and Yakima4counties by February 1, 2016.5

(13) The existing steering committee for the superior court case6management system shall continue oversight responsibilities7throughout the various phases of the project to include, but not be8limited to, vendor management, contract and deliverable management,9assuring reasonable satisfaction of the business and technical needs10at the local level, receipt of stakeholder feedback, and11communication between the various stakeholder groups and the judicial12information systems committee. Issues of significant scope, schedule13or budget changes, and risk mitigation strategies must be escalated14to the judicial information systems committee for consideration. In15the event that a majority of the steering committee members cannot16reach a decision, the issue must be escalated to the judicial17information systems committee for consideration. The superior court18case management system project steering committee may solicit input19from user groups as deemed appropriate.20

(14) The courts of limited jurisdiction case management system21(CLJ-CMS) replacement project shall be guided by a project steering22committee to provide project oversight throughout the various phases23of the project to include, but not be limited to, vendor management,24contract and deliverable management, assuring reasonable satisfaction25of the business and technical needs at the local level, receipt of26stakeholder feedback, and communication between the various27stakeholder groups and the judicial information systems committee.28The project steering committee shall be comprised of three members29from the administrative office of the courts, two members from the30district and municipal court judges association, three members from31the district and municipal court management association, and two32members from the misdemeanant corrections association. Issues of33significant scope, schedule or budget changes, and risk mitigation34strategies must be escalated to the judicial information systems35committee for consideration. In the event that a majority of the36project steering committee members cannot reach a decision, the issue37must be escalated to the judicial information systems committee for38consideration. The courts of limited jurisdiction case management39


system replacement project steering committee may solicit input from1user groups as deemed appropriate.2

(15) $3,789,000 of the judicial information systems account—state3appropriation is provided solely for preparation and procurement4activities related to the courts of limited jurisdiction case5management system (CLJ-CMS) replacement project. The appropriations6are further conditioned that the CLJ-CMS replacement project be7funded entirely from judicial information system account funds in8future biennia. The amounts provided in this subsection for the CLJ-9CMS replacement project shall not be expended prior to January 1,102016. In addition, if the following activities are not complete by11the dates provided, no further funds appropriated in this subsection12shall be expended on the CLJ-CMS replacement project.13

(a) Beginning April 1, 2016, and each calendar quarter14thereafter, quality assurance reports for the CLJ-CMS replacement15project shall be provided to the office of chief information officer16for review and for posting on its information technology project17dashboard.18

(b) No later than July 1, 2016, the CLJ-CMS replacement project19steering committee shall provide a report to the legislature on the20status of the procurement process for a CLJ-CMS replacement project,21including an affirmation that the project is designed to meet the22business processes and requirements of all thirty-nine counties. In23addition, the report shall include a statement from each court of24limited jurisdiction of its intended use of the new CLJ-CMS.25

(c) No later than January 1, 2017, the judicial information26system committee must approve the publication of a request for27proposal for the CLJ-CMS replacement project.28

(d) Prior to any CLJ-CMS replacement project steering committee29recommendation to the judicial information system committee of a30preferred vendor and prior to the selection of an apparently31successful vendor, the office of chief information officer must be32allowed to review vendor submittals in response to the request for33proposal. To better inform its selection, the office of chief34information officer must provide to the CLJ-CMS replacement project35steering committee an evaluation each vendor's proposed technology36solution assessing its architecture, security, vendor experience and37qualifications, project risks and risk management, and whether the38technology solution represents the best value.39


Sec. 1103. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 114 (uncodified) is amended to read1as follows: 2FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC DEFENSE3General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . $37,558,0004General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . (($37,809,000))5 $38,290,0006Judicial Stabilization Trust Account—State7



conditions and limitations:12(1) The amounts provided include funding for expert and13

investigative services in death penalty personal restraint petitions.14(2) $924,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal15

year 2016 and $462,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for16fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for parents representation17program costs related to increased parental rights termination18filings from the department of social and health services permanency19initiative.20

(3) $451,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal21year 2016 and $915,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for22fiscal year 2017 are provided solely to increase payments for23attorneys who contract with the office for indigent defense24representation.25

(4) $900,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal26year 2016 and $900,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for27fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the purpose of improving the28quality of trial court public defense services.29

(5) $245,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal30year 2016 and $320,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for31fiscal year 2017 are provided solely to implement chapter 117, Laws32of 2015 (Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5486). Funds must be used33to maintain the current programs in Grays Harbor/Pacific, King,34Kitsap, Pierce, Snohomish, Spokane, and Thurston/Mason counties;35expand services in three of these locations; provide for program36administration; and to fund the first stage of an evaluation of the37program to determine if the parents for parents program can be38considered evidence-based.39Code Rev/LL:lel 376 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

Sec. 1104. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 117 (uncodified) is amended to read1as follows: 2FOR THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR3General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . . $636,0004General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . . (($656,000))5 $721,0006General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . $90,0007

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($1,382,000))8 $1,447,0009

Sec. 1105. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 119 (uncodified) is amended to read10as follows: 11FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE12General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . $25,956,00013General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . (($12,956,000))14 $13,206,00015General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . $7,576,00016Public Records Efficiency, Preservation, and Access17

Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,807,00018Charitable Organization Education Account—State19

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $671,00020Local Government Archives Account—State21

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,147,00022Election Account—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $4,387,00023Washington State Heritage Center Account—State24




year 2016 is provided solely to reimburse counties for the state's31share of primary and general election costs and the costs of32conducting mandatory recounts on state measures. Counties shall be33reimbursed only for those odd-year election costs that the secretary34of state validates as eligible for reimbursement.35

(2)(a) $2,682,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for36fiscal year 2016 and $2,761,000 of the general fund—state37appropriation for fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for38Code Rev/LL:lel 377 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

contracting with a nonprofit organization to produce gavel-to-gavel1television coverage of state government deliberations and other2events of statewide significance during the 2015-2017 fiscal3biennium. The funding level for each year of the contract shall be4based on the amount provided in this subsection. The nonprofit5organization shall be required to raise contributions or commitments6to make contributions, in cash or in kind, in an amount equal to7forty percent of the state contribution. The office of the secretary8of state may make full or partial payment once all criteria in this9subsection have been satisfactorily documented.10

(b) The legislature finds that the commitment of on-going funding11is necessary to ensure continuous, autonomous, and independent12coverage of public affairs. For that purpose, the secretary of state13shall enter into a contract with the nonprofit organization to14provide public affairs coverage.15

(c) The nonprofit organization shall prepare an annual16independent audit, an annual financial statement, and an annual17report, including benchmarks that measure the success of the18nonprofit organization in meeting the intent of the program.19

(d) No portion of any amounts disbursed pursuant to this20subsection may be used, directly or indirectly, for any of the21following purposes:22

(i) Attempting to influence the passage or defeat of any23legislation by the legislature of the state of Washington, by any24county, city, town, or other political subdivision of the state of25Washington, or by the congress, or the adoption or rejection of any26rule, standard, rate, or other legislative enactment of any state27agency;28

(ii) Making contributions reportable under chapter 42.17 RCW; or29(iii) Providing any: (A) Gift; (B) honoraria; or (C) travel,30

lodging, meals, or entertainment to a public officer or employee.31(3) Any reductions to funding for the Washington talking book and32

Braille library may not exceed in proportion any reductions taken to33the funding for the library as a whole.34

(4) $11,497,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for35fiscal year 2016 is provided solely for the 2016 presidential primary36election.37

(5) $3,000,000 of the Washington state heritage center account—38state appropriation is provided solely for state library programs. If39House Bill No. 2195 (auditor's fees) is not enacted by July 10, 2015,40Code Rev/LL:lel 378 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

the amounts provided in this subsection shall lapse. If the increase1in auditor's fees generates less revenue than provided in this2subsection, the secretary of state shall reduce expenditures so that3amounts provided in this subsection do not exceed revenue generated4from the increase in auditor's fees.5

(6) $771,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal6year 2016 and $772,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for7fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the state library to8purchase statewide online access to the information technology9academy to allow public access to online courses and learning10resources through public libraries.11

Sec. 1106. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 118 (uncodified) is amended to read12as follows: 13FOR THE PUBLIC DISCLOSURE COMMISSION14General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . $2,416,00015General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . (($2,437,000))16 $2,819,00017


Sec. 1107. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 120 (uncodified) is amended to read20as follows: 21FOR THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF INDIAN AFFAIRS22General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . . $266,00023General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . . (($274,000))24 $275,00025

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($540,000))26 $541,00027

The appropriations in this section are subject to the following28conditions and limitations: The office shall assist the department of29enterprise services on providing the government-to-government30training sessions for federal, state, local, and tribal government31employees. The training sessions shall cover tribal historical32perspectives, legal issues, tribal sovereignty, and tribal33governments. Costs of the training sessions shall be recouped through34a fee charged to the participants of each session. The department of35enterprise services shall be responsible for all of the36


administrative aspects of the training, including the billing and1collection of the fees for the training.2

Sec. 1108. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 121 (uncodified) is amended to read3as follows: 4FOR THE COMMISSION ON ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN AFFAIRS5General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . . $235,0006General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . . (($231,000))7 $232,0008


Sec. 1109. 2015 3rd sp.s. c 4 s 125 (uncodified) is amended to11read as follows:12FOR THE CITIZENS' COMMISSION ON SALARIES FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS13General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . . $146,00014General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . . (($185,000))15 $186,00016


Sec. 1110. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 124 (uncodified) is amended to read19as follows: 20FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL21General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . $11,420,00022General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . (($8,417,000))23 $8,826,00024General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . $6,930,00025New Motor Vehicle Arbitration Account—State26

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,041,00027Legal Services Revolving Account—State28

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($227,558,000))29 $230,756,00030Tobacco Prevention and Control Account—State31

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $273,00032Medicaid Fraud Penalty Account—State Appropriation. . . . $3,065,00033Public Service Revolving Account—State34

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,220,00035Child Rescue Fund—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . $500,00036




(1) The attorney general shall report each fiscal year on actual5legal services expenditures and actual attorney staffing levels for6each agency receiving legal services. The report shall be submitted7to the office of financial management and the fiscal committees of8the senate and house of representatives no later than ninety days9after the end of each fiscal year. As part of its by agency report to10the legislative fiscal committees and the office of financial11management, the office of the attorney general shall include12information detailing the agency's expenditures for its agency-wide13overhead and a breakdown by division of division administration14expenses.15

(2) Prior to entering into any negotiated settlement of a claim16against the state that exceeds five million dollars, the attorney17general shall notify the director of financial management and the18chairs of the senate committee on ways and means and the house of19representatives committee on appropriations.20

(3) The attorney general shall annually report to the fiscal21committees of the legislature all new cy pres awards and settlements22and all new accounts, disclosing their intended uses, balances, the23nature of the claim or account, proposals, and intended timeframes24for the expenditure of each amount. The report shall be distributed25electronically and posted on the attorney general's web site. The26report shall not be printed on paper or distributed physically.27

(4) $2,218,000 of the public service revolving account—state28appropriation is provided solely for the work of the public counsel29section of the office of the attorney general.30

(5) $353,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal31year 2016 and $353,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for32fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for a grant to the Washington33coalition of crime victim advocates to provide training,34certification, and technical assistance for crime victim service35center advocates.36

(6) $1,196,000 of the legal services revolving fund—state37appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapter38


70, Laws of 2015 (Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5052) (cannabis1patient protection).2

(7) $14,000 of the legal services revolving account—state3appropriation is provided solely for implementation of chapter 240,4Laws of 2015 (Substitute Senate Bill No. 5740) (extended foster5care).6

(8) $182,000 of the legal services revolving account—state7appropriation is provided solely for implementation of chapter 274,8Laws of 2015 (Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1449) (oil9transportation safety).10

(9) $71,000 of the legal services revolving account—state11appropriation is provided solely for implementation of Engrossed12Second Substitute House Bill No. 1472 (chemical action plans), Second13Substitute Senate Bill No. 5056 (safer chemicals/action plans),14Substitute Senate Bill No. 6131 (safer chemicals), or any of these.15If none of these bills are enacted by July 10, 2015, the amount16provided in this subsection shall lapse.17

(10) Pursuant to chapter 247, Laws of 2015 (Second Substitute18House Bill No. 1281) (sexual exploitation of a minor), the office of19the attorney general may expend $500,000 from the child rescue fund—20state appropriation, or an amount not to exceed actual revenues into21the account.22

(11) $37,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal23year 2017 is provided solely for implementation of Second Substitute24House Bill No. 2726 (retirement communities). If the bill is not25enacted by June 30, 2016, the amount provided in this subsection26shall lapse.27

(12) Appropriations in this section include specific funds for28the implementation of Substitute Senate Bill No. 6160 (regulating29motor vehicle airbags).30

(13) $55,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal31year 2017 is provided solely for implementation of Substitute Senate32Bill No. 6360 (traffic fines consolidation). If the bill is not33enacted by June 30, 2016, the amount provided in this subsection34shall lapse.35

Sec. 1111. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 125 (uncodified) is amended to read36as follows: 37FOR THE CASELOAD FORECAST COUNCIL38


General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . $1,397,0001General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . (($1,460,000))2 $1,508,0003



(1) $55,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal8year 2016 and $55,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for9fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for Substitute Senate Bill No.105999 (caseload forecast council). ((If the bill is not enacted by11July 10, 2015, the amounts provided in this subsection shall lapse.))12

(2)(a) The caseload forecast council, in cooperation with the13appropriate legislative committees and legislative staff, the office14of financial management, the department of corrections, the15department of social and health services, the administrative office16of the courts, the minority and justice commission, the Washington17state institute for public policy, the department of early learning,18the student achievement council, the state board of education, the19sentencing guidelines commission, and a person from communities at20large deemed appropriate must develop recommendations for procedures21and tools which will enable them to provide cost-effective racial and22ethnic impact statements to legislative bills affecting criminal23justice, human services, and education caseloads forecasted by the24caseload forecast council. The recommendations for the racial and25ethnic impact statements must be able to identify the positive and26negative impacts on communities as a result of proposed or adopted27legislation.28

(b) The caseload forecast council shall submit a report to the29governor and appropriate committees of the legislature on or before30December 31, 2016, outlining recommendations for procedures and tools31necessary to provide racial and ethnic impact statements to criminal32justice, human services, and education caseloads, as well as33outlining implementation cost estimates and potential funding34sources.35

(3) In addition to caseload forecasts for common schools as36defined in RCW 43.88C.010(7), during the remainder of the 2015-201737fiscal biennium the council must provide a separate forecast of38enrollment for charter schools authorized by chapter 28A.710 RCW as39


amended by Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 6194 (public1schools other than common schools).2

Sec. 1112. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 127 (uncodified) is amended to read3as follows: 4FOR THE ECONOMIC AND REVENUE FORECAST COUNCIL5General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . . $805,0006General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . . (($888,000))7 $892,0008Lottery Administrative Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . $50,0009


Sec. 1113. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 128 (uncodified) is amended to read12as follows: 13FOR THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT14General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . $19,280,00015General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . (($19,623,000))16 $20,130,00017General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . $38,822,00018General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $498,00019Economic Development Strategic Reserve Account—State20

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $310,00021Personnel Service Fund—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . $8,696,00022Higher Education Personnel Services Account—State23

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,497,00024Performance Audits of Government Account—State25

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $534,00026Statewide Information Technology System Development27

Revolving Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . $15,799,00028Office of Financial Management Central29

Service Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . $14,610,00030 TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . (($106,237,000))31


conditions and limitations:34(1) The appropriations in this section represent a transfer of35

expenditure authority of $2,333,000 of the general fund—federal36appropriation for fiscal year 2016 and $1,782,000 of the general fund37Code Rev/LL:lel 384 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

—federal appropriation for fiscal year 2017 to the office of1financial management to implement Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill2No. 5084 (all payer claims database).3

(2) $13,799,000 of the statewide information technology system4development revolving account—state appropriation is provided solely5for prepayment of the debt service for the time, leave, and6attendance system. The enterprise time, leave, and attendance project7shall be discontinued, but the office and other state agencies may8utilize acquired project assets for other purposes to the extent9practicable.10

(3) $50,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal11year 2016 is provided solely for implementation of Engrossed Second12Substitute House Bill No. 1491 (early care and education system). If13the bill is not enacted by July 10, 2015, the amount provided in this14subsection shall lapse.15

(4) $33,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal16year 2017 is provided one time solely to implement chapter 244, Laws17of 2015 (college bound scholarship).18

(5) $168,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal19year 2016 and $163,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for20fiscal year 2017 are provided solely to implement chapter 245, Laws21of 2015 (outdoor recreation).22

(6)(a) Within funds appropriated in this section, the education23data center created in RCW 43.41.400 shall complete an evaluation of24the state need grant and submit a report to the appropriate25committees of the legislature by December 1, 2016. To the extent it26is not duplicative of other studies, the report shall evaluate27educational outcomes emphasizing degree completion rates at the28postsecondary levels. The report shall study certain aspects of the29state need grant program, including but not limited to:30

(i) State need grant recipient grade point average and its31relationship to positive outcomes, including but not limited to:32

(A) Variance between community and technical colleges and the33four-year institutions of higher education;34

(B) Variance between state need grant recipients and students on35the state need grant unserved waiting list; and36

(C) Differentials between quarter or semester grade point37averages and cumulative grade point averages.38


(ii) Possible outcomes of requiring a minimum grade point1average, per semester or quarter or cumulatively, for state need2grant renewal.3

(b) Beginning July 1, 2016, the student achievement council and4all institutions of higher education eligible to participate in the5state need grant shall ensure that data needed to analyze and6evaluate the effectiveness of the state need grant program are7promptly transmitted to the education data center so that it is8available and easily accessible. The data to be reported must include9but not be limited to:10

(i) The number of state need grant recipients;11(ii) The number of students on the unserved waiting list of the12

state need grant;13(iii) Persistence and completion rates of state need grant14

recipients and students on the state need grant unserved waiting15list, disaggregated by institutions of higher education;16

(iv) State need grant recipients and students on state need grant17unserved waiting list grade point averages; and18

(v) State need grant program costs.19(c) The student achievement council shall submit student unit20

record data for the state need grant program applicants and21recipients to the education data center.22

(7) $250,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal23year 2017 is provided solely for a contract with a consultant to24examine the current configuration and financing of the state hospital25system pursuant to Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 245326(state hospital oversight) or Substitute Senate Bill No. 6656 (state27hospital practices).28

(((9))) (8) $150,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for29fiscal year 2016 and $150,000 of the general fund—state appropriation30for fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the cost to support the31blue ribbon commission on delivery of services to children and32families established by the governor's executive order 16-03. The33commission shall develop recommendations on whether to create a34separate state department of children and families, including a35mission and vision for the new department, new organization36structures, estimated costs, transition plans, and benchmarks for37assessing the improvements in outcomes for children and families38expected to result from the reorganization, including the metrics to39


measure those short and long-term expected outcomes, and the expected1impact on total administrative costs among the involved state2agencies. The commission shall produce recommendations no later than3November 1, 2016.4

Sec. 1114. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 130 (uncodified) is amended to read5as follows: 6FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE LOTTERY7Lottery Administrative Account—State8

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($28,797,000))9 $29,018,00010

The appropriation in this section is subject to the following11conditions and limitations:12

(1) $690,000 of the lottery administrative account—state13appropriation is provided solely for the replacement of the lottery's14gaming systems vendor contract.15

(2) No portion of this appropriation may be used for acquisition16of gaming system capabilities that violates state law.17

(3) Pursuant to RCW 67.70.040, the commission shall take such18action necessary to reduce by $6,000,000 each fiscal year the total19amount of compensation paid to licensed lottery sales agents. It is20anticipated that the result of this action will reduce retail21commissions to an average of 5.1 percent of sales.22

Sec. 1115. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 131 (uncodified) is amended to read23as follows: 24FOR THE COMMISSION ON HISPANIC AFFAIRS25General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . . $260,00026General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . . (($259,000))27 $260,00028


Sec. 1116. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 132 (uncodified) is amended to read31as follows: 32FOR THE COMMISSION ON AFRICAN-AMERICAN AFFAIRS33General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . . $254,00034General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . . (($260,000))35 $261,00036



Sec. 1117. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 134 (uncodified) is amended to read3as follows: 4FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE5General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . (($119,358,000))6 $119,348,0007General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . (($120,551,000))8 $121,623,0009Financial Services Regulation Account—State10

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,000,00011Timber Tax Distribution Account—State12

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,604,00013Waste Reduction/Recycling/Litter Control—State14

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $141,00015State Toxics Control Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . $101,00016Business License Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . $24,590,00017



(1) $5,628,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal22year 2017, and $7,890,000 of the business license account—state23appropriation are provided solely for the taxpayer legacy system24replacement project.25

(2) $487,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal26year 2016 and $582,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for27fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for implementation of Substitute28Senate Bill No. 5186 (disabled veterans and seniors). If the bill is29not enacted by July 10, 2015, the amounts provided in this subsection30shall lapse.31

(3) $60,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal32year 2017 is provided solely for the implementation of Substitute33Senate Bill No. 6211 (nonprofit homeownership development). If the34bill is not enacted by June 30, 2016, the amount in this subsection35shall lapse.36

(((5))) (4) $21,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for37fiscal year 2017 is provided solely for the implementation of38Code Rev/LL:lel 388 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 6328 (vapor products). If the1bill is not enacted by June 30, 2016, the amount provided in this2subsection shall lapse.3

Sec. 1118. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 135 (uncodified) is amended to read4as follows: 5FOR THE BOARD OF TAX APPEALS6General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . $1,321,0007General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . (($1,303,000))8 $1,360,0009


Sec. 1119. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 136 (uncodified) is amended to read12as follows: 13FOR THE OFFICE OF MINORITY AND WOMEN'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISES14OMWBE Enterprises Account—State Appropriation. . . . . (($4,889,000))15 $4,906,00016

Sec. 1120. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 137 (uncodified) is amended to read17as follows: 18FOR THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER19General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . . $300,00020General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . . . . $227,00021General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . $4,571,00022Insurance Commissioners Regulatory Account—State23



(1) $168,000 of the insurance commissioners regulatory account—28state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of29chapter 17, Laws of 2015 (HB 1172).30

(2) $129,000 of the insurance commissioners regulatory account—31state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of32chapter 63, Laws of 2015 (HB 1077).33

(3) $272,000 of the insurance commissioners regulatory account—34state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of35chapter 122, Laws of 2015 (SB 5717).36Code Rev/LL:lel 389 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

(4) $25,000 of the insurance commissioners regulatory account—1state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of2chapter 19, Laws of 2015 (SSB 5023).3

(5) $283,000 of the insurance commissioners regulatory account—4state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of5House Bill No. 2326 (independent review organizations). ((If the bill6is not enacted by June 30, 2016, the amount provided in this7subsection shall lapse.))8

(6) $143,000 of the insurance commissioners regulatory account—9state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of10Senate Bill No. 5180 (life insurance reserves). ((If the bill is not11enacted by June 30, 2016, the amount provided in this subsection12shall lapse.))13

(7) $797,000 of the insurance commissioners regulatory account—14state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of15Fifth Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5857 (pharmacy benefit16managers). ((If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2016, the amount17provided in this subsection shall lapse.))18

Sec. 1121. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 139 (uncodified) is amended to read19as follows: 20FOR THE LIQUOR AND CANNABIS BOARD21Dedicated Marijuana Fund—State22

Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,736,00023Dedicated Marijuana Fund—State24

Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,481,00025Liquor Revolving Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . $66,830,00026General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . $2,821,00027General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . . . . $260,00028General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . $25,00029


conditions and limitations:32(1) $2,183,000 of the dedicated marijuana account—state33

appropriation for fiscal year 2016 and $2,818,000 of the dedicated34marijuana account—state appropriation for fiscal year 2017 are35provided solely for implementation of Substitute House Bill No. 213636(marijuana market reforms) and Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 505237


(cannabis patient protection). ((If either bill is not enacted by1July 10, 2015, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.))2

(2) $376,000 of the liquor revolving fund—state appropriation is3provided solely for the implementation of Substitute Senate Bill No.45280 (beer and cider sales). ((If the bill is not enacted by July 10,52015, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.))6

(3) $2,641,000 of the liquor revolving account—state7appropriation is provided solely for additional cigarette and tobacco8enforcement. The liquor control board must provide additional9cigarette and tobacco enforcement officers and pursue strategies to10reduce the amount of smuggled, contraband, and otherwise untaxed11cigarette and tobacco products in the state. The liquor control board12must report the amount of untaxed cigarette and tobacco taxes13recovered in comparison to past years to the appropriate committees14of the legislature by January 1, 2016, and January 1, 2017.15

(4) $366,000 of the liquor revolving account—state appropriation16is provided solely for the implementation of Substitute House Bill17No. 2831 (small business liquor sales). ((If the bill is not enacted18by June 30, 2016, the amount provided in this subsection shall19lapse.))20

(5) The appropriations in this section include sufficient funding21for the implementation of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 647022(wineries).23

(6) $260,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal24year 2017 is provided solely for the implementation of Engrossed25Substitute Senate Bill No. ((6238)) 6328 (vapor products). ((If the26bill is not enacted by June 30, 2016, the amount provided in this27subsection shall lapse.))28

(7) The liquor and cannabis board may require electronic payment29of the marijuana excise tax levied by RCW 69.50.535. The liquor and30cannabis board may allow a waiver to the electronic payment31requirement for good cause as provided by rule.32

Sec. 1122. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 141 (uncodified) is amended to read33as follows: 34FOR THE MILITARY DEPARTMENT35General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . $3,386,00036General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . . . $3,654,00037General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . $136,380,00038


Enhanced 911 Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . $56,594,0001Disaster Response Account—State Appropriation. . . . (($41,383,000))2 $40,131,0003Disaster Response Account—Federal Appropriation. . . (($107,317,000))4 $110,862,0005Military Department Rent and Lease Account—State6

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $615,0007Worker and Community Right-to-Know Account—State8

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,888,0009Oil Spill Prevention Account—State Appropriation. . . . . $1,000,00010



(1) The military department shall submit a report to the office15of financial management and the legislative fiscal committees on16October 1st and February 1st of each year detailing information on17the disaster response account, including: (a) The amount and type of18deposits into the account; (b) the current available fund balance as19of the reporting date; and (c) the projected fund balance at the end20of the 2015-2017 biennium based on current revenue and expenditure21patterns.22

(2) $60,000,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation is23provided solely for homeland security, subject to the following24conditions: Any communications equipment purchased by local25jurisdictions or state agencies shall be consistent with standards26set by the Washington state interoperability executive committee.27

(3) $1,000,000 of the oil spill prevention account—state28appropriation is provided solely for implementation of chapter 274,29Laws of 2015 (Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1449) (oil30transportation safety).31

(4) $100,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal32year 2016 and $100,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for33fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the conditional scholarship34program pursuant to chapter 28B.103 RCW.35

(5) $5,000,000 of the enhanced 911 account—state appropriation is36provided solely for financial assistance to counties to replace37analog 911 telephone and network equipment with next generation 91138capable technology.39Code Rev/LL:lel 392 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

(6) $1,850,000 of the disaster response account—state1appropriation is provided solely to Okanogan and Ferry counties to2address deficiencies within their communications infrastructure for3911 dispatch. Funds will be used to replace failing radio dispatching4hardware within 911 dispatch centers; build interoperable5communications between each county's dispatch center such that each6can serve as a back-up to the other; and build upon the existing7wireless microwave network for 911 calls, dispatch centers, and first8responder radio operations. Prior to releasing any state funds, the9department will consult with the counties to determine if federal10funds are available for any proposed expenditure and assist the11counties with any application for such funds.12

(7) $130,000 of the enhanced 911 account—state appropriation is13provided solely for the department to conduct a pilot program within14King county to implement a mobile phone application that notifies15persons trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation of persons nearby16who are having a cardiac emergency. The department may partner with17the county, a city, a fire district, or a search and rescue18organization for purposes of implementing the application and19software-as-a-service in an existing computer-aided dispatch system.20The department will report the results of the pilot program to the21legislature by December 1, 2016.22

(8) $5,679,000 of the enhanced 911 account—state appropriation is23provided solely for transitioning to an internet protocol based next24generation 911 network and increased network costs during the25transition and hardware required for the new system. The department's26activities and procurement is a major information technology project27subject to oversight and review by the office of the chief28information officer.29

(9) $392,000 of the disaster response account—state appropriation30is provided solely for fire suppression training and equipment to31national guard soldiers and airmen.32

Sec. 1123. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 143 (uncodified) is amended to read33as follows: 34FOR THE BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY35Certified Public Accountants' Account—State36

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($6,117,000))37 $6,125,00038


The appropriation in this section is subject to the following1conditions and limitations: $3,300,000 of the certified public2accountants' account—state appropriation is provided solely for3deposit into the certified public accounting transfer account to fund4Washington-based colleges and universities for students pursuing5degrees in accounting or taxation as provided in chapter 215, Laws of62015 (Substitute Senate Bill No. 5534).7

Sec. 1124. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 147 (uncodified) is amended to read8as follows: 9FOR THE BOARD FOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS10Volunteer Firefighters' and Reserve Officers'11

Administrative Account—State Appropriation. . . . (($1,011,000))12 $1,014,00013

Sec. 1125. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 148 (uncodified) is amended to read14as follows: 15FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION16General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . $1,369,00017General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . (($1,395,000))18 $1,409,00019General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . $2,122,00020General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . $14,00021


The appropriations in this section are subject to the following24conditions and limitations: $121,000 of the general fund—state25appropriation for fiscal year 2016 and $121,000 of the general fund—26state appropriation for fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the27Washington main street program.28

Sec. 1126. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 149 (uncodified) is amended to read29as follows: 30FOR THE CONSOLIDATED TECHNOLOGY SERVICES AGENCY31General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . $1,000,00032General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . . (($428,000))33 $778,00034Consolidated Technology Services Revolving35


Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,366,0001TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($8,794,000))2


conditions and limitations:5(1) In conjunction with the office of the chief information6

officer's prioritization of proposed information technology7expenditures, agency budget requests for proposed information8technology expenditures shall include the following: The agency's9priority ranking of each information technology request; the10estimated cost for the current biennium; the estimated total cost of11the request over all biennia; and the expected timeline to complete12the request. The office of the chief information officer and the13office of financial management may request agencies to include14additional information on proposed information technology expenditure15requests.16

(2) $550,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal17year 2016 is provided solely for the office of the chief information18officer to develop a statewide strategic business and technology19architecture plan for time capture, payroll and payment processes,20and eligibility and authorization processes for the department of21early learning. In collaboration with the department of early22learning the plan will identify and recommend whether existing23systems, or planned systems, can and should be used to meet the24department of early learning's business needs. A child care25attendance and billing solution must be designed or modified to align26with the statewide enterprise strategy once the strategic27architecture is established. The plan shall be completed and28delivered to the appropriate committees of the legislature by29December 1, 2015.30

(3) $450,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal31year 2016 and $428,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for32fiscal year 2017 are provided solely to the office of the chief33information officer for statewide technical oversight of information34technology projects or investments and proposed projects or35investments impacting time capture, payroll and payment processes and36systems, and eligibility, case management and authorization systems37within the department of social and health services, the department38of health, the department of early learning, and the health care39


authority. As part of the technical oversight, the office of the1chief information officer shall identify where existing or proposed2technology investments should be consolidated, reused, or otherwise3leveraged to meet multiagency needs or increase interoperability,4increase alignment with statewide policies, standards, strategies,5architectures, and reduce redundant investments over time.6

(4) $7,366,000 of the consolidated technology services revolving7account—state appropriation is provided solely for implementation of8Second Substitute House Bill No. 1391 or Second Substitute Senate9Bill No. 5315 (aligning information technology functions). If neither10bill is enacted by July 10, 2015, the amount provided in this11subsection shall lapse.12

(End of part)


PART XII1HUMAN SERVICES2

Sec. 1201. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 201 (uncodified) is amended to read3as follows: 4FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES5

(1) The appropriations to the department of social and health6services in this act shall be expended for the programs and in the7amounts specified in this act. Appropriations made in this act to the8department of social and health services shall initially be allotted9as required by this act. Subsequent allotment modifications shall not10include transfers of moneys between sections of this act except as11expressly provided in this act, nor shall allotment modifications12permit moneys that are provided solely for a specified purpose to be13used for other than that purpose.14

(2) The department of social and health services shall not15initiate any services that require expenditure of state general fund16moneys unless expressly authorized in this act or other law. The17department may seek, receive, and spend, under RCW 43.79.260 through1843.79.282, federal moneys not anticipated in this act as long as the19federal funding does not require expenditure of state moneys for the20program in excess of amounts anticipated in this act. If the21department receives unanticipated unrestricted federal moneys, those22moneys shall be spent for services authorized in this act or in any23other legislation providing appropriation authority, and an equal24amount of appropriated state general fund moneys shall lapse. Upon25the lapsing of any moneys under this subsection, the office of26financial management shall notify the legislative fiscal committees.27As used in this subsection, "unrestricted federal moneys" includes28block grants and other funds that federal law does not require to be29spent on specifically defined projects or matched on a formula basis30by state funds.31

(3) The legislature finds that medicaid payment rates, as32calculated by the department pursuant to the appropriations in this33act, bear a reasonable relationship to the costs incurred by34efficiently and economically operated facilities for providing35quality services and will be sufficient to enlist enough providers so36that care and services are available to the extent that such care and37services are available to the general population in the geographic38area. The legislature finds that cost reports, payment data from the39Code Rev/LL:lel 397 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

federal government, historical utilization, economic data, and1clinical input constitute reliable data upon which to determine the2payment rates.3

(4) The department shall to the maximum extent practicable use4the same system for delivery of spoken-language interpreter services5for social services appointments as the one established for medical6appointments in the health care authority. When contracting directly7with an individual to deliver spoken language interpreter services,8the department shall only contract with language access providers who9are working at a location in the state and who are state-certified or10state-authorized, except that when such a provider is not available,11the department may use a language access provider who meets other12certifications or standards deemed to meet state standards, including13interpreters in other states.14

(5) Information technology projects or investments and proposed15projects or investments impacting time capture, payroll and payment16processes and systems, eligibility, case management, and17authorization systems within the department of social and health18services are subject to technical oversight by the office of the19chief information officer.20

(6)(a) The department shall facilitate enrollment under the21medicaid expansion for clients applying for or receiving state funded22services from the department and its contractors. Prior to open23enrollment, the department shall coordinate with the health care24authority to provide referrals to the Washington health benefit25exchange for clients that will be ineligible for medicaid.26

(b) To facilitate a single point of entry across public and27medical assistance programs, and to maximize the use of federal28funding, the health care authority, the department of social and29health services, and the health benefit exchange will coordinate30efforts to expand HealthPlanfinder access to public assistance and31medical eligibility staff. No later than October 1, 2015, the32department shall complete medicaid applications in the33HealthPlanfinder for households receiving or applying for public34assistance benefits.35

(c) The department, in coordination with the health care36authority, shall pursue a federal waiver to use supplemental37nutrition assistance program eligibility, aged, blind, or disabled38program eligibility, or temporary assistance for needy families39eligibility, to enroll eligible persons into medicaid.40Code Rev/LL:lel 398 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

(7) In accordance with RCW 71.24.380, the health care authority1and the department are authorized to purchase medical and behavioral2health services through integrated contracts upon request of all of3the county authorities in a regional service area to become an early4adopter of fully integrated purchasing of medical and behavioral5health services. The department may combine and transfer such amounts6appropriated under sections 204, 208, and 213 of this act as may be7necessary to fund early adopter contracts. The amount of medicaid8funding transferred from each program may not exceed the average per9capita cost assumed in this act for individuals covered by that10program, actuarially adjusted for the health condition of persons11enrolled, times the number of clients enrolled. The amount of non-12medicaid funding transferred from sections 204 and 208 may not exceed13the amount that would have been contracted with a behavioral health14organization if the county authorities had not requested to become an15early adopter of fully integrated purchasing. These limits do not16apply to the amounts provided in section 204(1)(s) of this act. If17any funding that this act provides solely for a specific purpose is18transferred under this subsection, that funding must be used19consistently with the provisions and conditions for which it was20provided.21

(8) In accordance with RCW 71.24.380, the department is22authorized to purchase mental health and substance use disorder23services through integrated contracts with behavioral health24organizations. The department may combine and transfer such amounts25appropriated under sections 204 and 208 of this act as may be26necessary to finance these behavioral health organization contracts.27If any funding that this act provides solely for a specific purpose28is transferred under this subsection, that funding must be used29consistently with the provisions and conditions for which it was30provided.31

(9)(a) The appropriations to the department of social and health32services in this act shall be expended for the programs and in the33amounts specified in this act. However, after May 1, ((2016)) 2017,34unless prohibited by this act, the department may transfer up to35$40,000,000 in general fund—state appropriations for fiscal year36((2016)) 2017 among programs after approval by the director of37financial management solely for costs incurred at the state38psychiatric hospitals.39


(b) Except for within its mental health programs, after May 1,12017, the department may transfer appropriations as necessary between2budget categories or subprograms within individual department3programs as needed to fund actual expenditures through the end of4fiscal year 2017.5

(c) Within the mental health programs, the department may6transfer appropriations as necessary between budget categories or7subprograms and provisos.8

(d) The department shall not transfer appropriations, and the9director of financial management shall not approve the transfer,10unless the transfer is consistent with the objective of conserving,11to the maximum extent possible, the expenditure of state moneys. The12director of financial management shall notify the appropriate fiscal13committees of the senate and house of representatives in writing14seven days prior to approving any allotment modifications or15transfers under this subsection. The written notification shall16include a narrative explanation and justification of the changes,17along with expenditures and allotments by budget unit and18appropriation, both before and after any allotment modifications or19transfers.20

(10) To facilitate the authority provided in subsection (7) and21(8) of this section, and to ensure a new accounting structure is in22place as of July 1, 2017, the department is authorized to create a23new program for accounting purposes only that combines the mental24health program and alcohol and substance abuse program allotments and25expenditures.26

Sec. 1202. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 202 (uncodified) is amended to read27as follows: 28FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES—CHILDREN AND FAMILY29SERVICES PROGRAM30General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . $324,746,00031General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . (($337,124,000))32 $347,453,00033General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . (($511,676,000))34 $517,808,00035General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . (($1,354,000))36 $1,854,00037Domestic Violence Prevention Account—State38


Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,908,0001Child and Family Reinvestment Account—State2

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,529,0003TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . (($1,183,337,000))4

$1,200,298,0005The appropriations in this section are subject to the following6

conditions and limitations:7(1) Amounts appropriated in this section include funding for the8

department to establish basic foster care rates consistent with the9settlement agreement in FPAWS v. Quigley.10

(2) $668,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal11year 2016 and $668,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for12fiscal year 2017 are provided solely to contract for the operation of13one pediatric interim care center. The center shall provide14residential care for up to thirteen children through two years of15age. Seventy-five percent of the children served by the center must16be in need of special care as a result of substance abuse by their17mothers. The center shall also provide on-site training to18biological, adoptive, or foster parents. The center shall provide at19least three months of consultation and support to the parents20accepting placement of children from the center. The center may21recruit new and current foster and adoptive parents for infants22served by the center. The department shall not require case23management as a condition of the contract.24

(3) $253,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal25year 2016 and $253,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for26fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the costs of the eight27existing hub home foster families that provide a foster care delivery28model that includes a licensed hub home. Use of the hub home model is29intended to support foster parent retention, improve child outcomes,30and encourage the least restrictive community placements for children31in out-of-home care.32

(4) $579,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal33year 2016, $579,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for34fiscal year 2017, and $109,000 of the general fund—federal35appropriation are provided solely for a receiving care center east of36the Cascade mountains.37


fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for services provided through1children's advocacy centers.2

(6) $1,250,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal3year 2016 and $1,351,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for4fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for implementation of5performance-based contracts for family support and related services6pursuant to RCW 74.13B.020.7

(7) $4,865,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal8year 2016, $3,564,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for9fiscal year 2017, $6,529,000 of the child and family reinvestment10account—state appropriation, and $15,958,000 of the general fund—11federal appropriation, are provided solely for family assessment12response.13

(8) $94,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal14year 2016 and $94,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for15fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for a contract with a child16advocacy center in Spokane to provide continuum of care services for17children who have experienced abuse or neglect and their families.18

(9) $668,000 of the domestic violence prevention account—state19appropriation is provided solely for implementation of chapter 275,20Laws of 2015 (SSB 5631) (domestic violence victims).21

(10) $1,996,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for22fiscal year 2016, $3,434,000 of the general fund—state appropriation23for 2017, and $844,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation are24provided solely for the children's administration to:25

(a) Reduce the caseload ratios of social workers serving children26in foster care to promote decreased lengths of stay and to make27progress towards achievement of the Braam settlement caseload28outcome;29

(b) Support the closure of child protective services30investigations within ninety days of intake, where appropriate; and31

(c) Progress towards statewide expansion and support of the child32protective services family assessment response pathway.33

The children's administration must, in the manner it determines34appropriate, balance expenditure of amounts provided in this35subsection in a way that makes substantial investments in each of the36three purposes in (a) through (c) of this subsection. Of the amounts37provided in this subsection, no more than $1,600,000 may be used for38the purpose of (b) of this subsection.39


(11) $819,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal1year 2017 and $373,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation are2provided solely for implementation of chapter 240, Laws of 2015 (SSB35740) (extended foster care).4

(12) $784,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal5year 2017 is provided solely for early achievers tiered reimbursement6for family home and center child care providers consistent with7Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 1491 (early care &8education system).9

(13)(a) $539,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for10fiscal year 2016, $540,000 of the general fund—state appropriation11for fiscal year 2017, $656,000 of the general fund private/local12appropriation, and $253,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation13are provided solely for a contract with an educational advocacy14provider with expertise in foster care educational outreach. The15amounts in this subsection are provided solely for contracted16education coordinators to assist foster children in succeeding in17K-12 and higher education systems and to assure a focus on education18during the department's transition to performance-based contracts.19Funding must be prioritized to regions with high numbers of foster20care youth, or regions where backlogs of youth that have formerly21requested educational outreach services exist. The children's22administration is encouraged to use private matching funds to23maintain educational advocacy services.24

(b) Beginning in fiscal year 2017, the children's administration25shall contract with the office of the superintendent of public26instruction, which in turn shall contract with a nongovernmental27entity or entities to provide educational advocacy services pursuant28to Fourth Substitute House Bill No. 1999 (foster youth edu.29outcomes). ((If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2016, language in30this subsection shall lapse.))31

(14) The children's administration shall adopt policies to reduce32the percentage of parents requiring supervised visitation, including33clarification of the threshold for transition from supervised to34unsupervised visitation prior to reunification. The children's35administration shall submit the revised visitation policy to the36appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the legislature by37December 1, 2015.38


(15) $446,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal1year 2016 is provided solely for a contract with a nongovernmental2entity or entities for the demonstration site to improve the3educational outcomes of students who are dependent pursuant to4chapter 13.34 RCW that was established pursuant to the 2013-20155omnibus appropriations act, section 202(10), chapter 4, Laws of 2013,62nd sp. sess.7

(a) The demonstration site in this subsection must facilitate the8educational progress and graduation of dependent youth by providing9individualized education services and monitoring and supporting10dependent youths' remediation needs, special education needs, and11completion of education milestones. The contract must be performance-12based with a stated goal of improving the graduation rates of foster13youth by two percent per year over five school year periods. The14baseline for measurement for the existing site was established in the152013-14 school year and remains applicable through the 2017-18 school16year.17

(b) The demonstration site must develop and provide services18aimed at improving the educational outcomes of foster youth. These19services must include:20

(i) Direct advocacy for foster youth to eliminate barriers to21educational access and success;22

(ii) Consultation with children's administration case workers to23develop educational plans for and with participating youth;24

(iii) Monitoring educational progress of participating youth;25(iv) Providing participating youth with school and local26

resources that may assist in educational access and success; and27(v) Coaching youth, caregivers, and social workers to advocate28

for dependent youth in the educational system.29(c) The contractor must report demonstration site outcomes to the30

department of social and health services and the office of the31superintendent of public instruction by September 30, 2015, for the322014-15 school year and by September 30, 2016, for the 2015-16 school33year.34

(d) The children's administration shall proactively refer all35eligible students thirteen years or older within the demonstration36site area to the contractor for educational services.37

(e) The contractor shall report to the legislature by September3830, 2015, for the 2014-15 school year and by September 30, 2016, for39the 2015-16 school year on the number of eligible youth referred by40Code Rev/LL:lel 404 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

the children's administration, the number of youth served, and the1effectiveness of the demonstration site in increasing graduation2rates for dependent youth.3

(16) The children's administration, office of the superintendent4of public instruction, and student achievement council shall5collaborate with the office of the attorney general, other6governmental agencies, advocacy organizations, and others as needed7to report to the legislature by December 1, 2015, on strategies to8permit supplemental education transition planning for dependent youth9to be administered by the student achievement council and the10demonstration sites to be administered by the office of the11superintendent of public instruction no later than June 30, 2016. The12report shall assess the feasibility of transitioning the programs and13recommend strategies to resolve data and information sharing barriers14through legislative policy and professional practice.15

(17) $334,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal16year 2016, $548,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for17fiscal year 2017, and $249,000 of the general fund—federal18appropriation are provided solely for extended foster care services19for eligible youth engaged in employment for eighty hours or more per20month, pursuant to chapter 122, Laws of 2014.21

(18) The children's administration is encouraged to control22exceptional reimbursement decisions so that the child's needs are met23without excessive costs.24

(19) $841,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal25year 2017 is provided solely for a base rate increase and an increase26in tiered reimbursement rates, levels three through five, for27licensed family child care providers. This funding is for the28supplemental agreement to the 2015-2017 collective bargaining29agreement covering family child care providers as set forth in30section 905 of this act.31

(20)(a) The children's administration shall develop a plan, in32consultation with providers, to improve placement stability and33promote a continuum of care for children and youth who have34experienced abuse and neglect and require long-term placement with35behavioral supports. The plan shall include the following in regards36to these children and youth:37

(i) Analysis of the cost-effectiveness and outcomes of existing38placement options;39


(ii) Development of common and consistent assessment criteria for1determining the necessary level of care;2

(iii) Delineation of a continuity of care continuum;3(iv) Identification of gaps in services with recommended4

strategies and costs for addressing those gaps, and;5(v) Development of models for stabilizing funding, including6

forecasting models, for all components of the service continuum.7(b) The children's administration shall submit the plan to the8

appropriate legislative committees by December 1, 2016.9(21) $10,653,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for10

fiscal year 2017 is provided solely for the purpose of settling all11claims and meeting the terms of the settlement agreement in the12lawsuit Perez v. Department of Social and Health Services, United13States District Court Western District of Washington at Tacoma, Cause14No. 3:08-cv-05479-BHS, covering the payment of overtime for eligible15class members and related employer taxes, retirement contributions,16and other mandatory withholdings. Of the amount appropriated in this17subsection, $9,750,000 is to pay to eligible class members back wages18and statutory damages. The expenditure of this appropriation is19contingent on the release of all claims in the case, and the total20settlement costs paid to class members shall not exceed the21designated amount provided in this subsection.22

Sec. 1203. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 203 (uncodified) is amended to read23as follows: 24FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES—JUVENILE25REHABILITATION PROGRAM26General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . $92,347,00027General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . (($90,892,000))28 $92,319,00029General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . $3,464,00030General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . $1,985,00031Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority Account—32

State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $196,00033Juvenile Accountability Incentive Account—Federal34

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($2,801,000))35 $1,400,00036

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . (($191,685,000))37$191,711,00038



(1) $331,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal3year 2016 and $331,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for4fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for deposit in the county5criminal justice assistance account for costs to the criminal justice6system associated with the implementation of chapter 338, Laws of71997 (juvenile code revisions). The amounts provided in this8subsection are intended to provide funding for county adult court9costs associated with the implementation of chapter 338, Laws of 199710and shall be distributed in accordance with RCW 82.14.310.11

(2) $6,198,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal12year 2016 and $6,198,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for13fiscal year 2017 are provided solely to implement community juvenile14accountability grants pursuant to chapter 338, Laws of 1997 (juvenile15code revisions). Funds provided in this subsection may be used solely16for community juvenile accountability grants, administration of the17grants, and evaluations of programs funded by the grants.18

(3) $1,130,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal19year 2016 is provided solely to implement alcohol and substance abuse20treatment programs for locally committed offenders. Funding for this21purpose in fiscal year 2017 is provided through a memorandum of22understanding with the department of social and health services23alcohol and substance abuse program. The juvenile rehabilitation24administration shall award these moneys on a competitive basis to25counties that submitted a plan for the provision of services approved26by the division of alcohol and substance abuse. The juvenile27rehabilitation administration shall develop criteria for evaluation28of plans submitted and a timeline for awarding funding and shall29assist counties in creating and submitting plans for evaluation.30

(4) $3,123,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal31year 2016 and $2,841,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for32fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for grants to county juvenile33courts for the following juvenile justice programs identified by the34Washington state institute for public policy (institute) in its35report: "Inventory of Evidence-based, Research-based, and Promising36Practices for Prevention and Intervention Services for Children and37Juveniles in the Child Welfare, Juvenile Justice, and Mental Health38Systems." Additional funding for this purpose in fiscal year 2017 is39


provided through a memorandum of understanding with the department of1social and health services alcohol and substance abuse program.2County juvenile courts shall apply to the juvenile rehabilitation3administration for funding for program-specific participation and the4administration shall provide grants to the courts consistent with the5per-participant treatment costs identified by the institute.6

(5) $1,537,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal7year 2016 and $1,537,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for8fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for expansion of the following9juvenile justice treatments and therapies in juvenile rehabilitation10administration programs identified by the Washington state institute11for public policy in its report: "Inventory of Evidence-based,12Research-based, and Promising Practices for Prevention and13Intervention Services for Children and Juveniles in the Child14Welfare, Juvenile Justice, and Mental Health Systems." The15administration may concentrate delivery of these treatments and16therapies at a limited number of programs to deliver the treatments17in a cost-effective manner.18

(6)(a) The juvenile rehabilitation administration shall19administer a block grant to county juvenile courts for the purpose of20serving youth adjudicated in the county juvenile justice system.21Funds dedicated to the block grant include: Consolidated juvenile22service (CJS) funds, community juvenile accountability act (CJAA)23grants, chemical dependency/mental health disposition alternative24(CDDA), and suspended disposition alternative (SDA). The juvenile25rehabilitation administration shall follow the following formula and26will prioritize evidence-based programs and disposition alternatives27and take into account juvenile courts program-eligible youth in28conjunction with the number of youth served in each approved29evidence-based program or disposition alternative: (i) Thirty-seven30and one-half percent for the at-risk population of youth ten to31seventeen years old; (ii) fifteen percent for moderate and high-risk32youth; (iii) twenty-five percent for evidence-based program33participation; (iv) seventeen and one-half percent for minority34populations; (v) three percent for the chemical dependency35disposition alternative; and (vi) two percent for the mental health36and sentencing dispositional alternatives. Funding for the special37sex offender disposition alternative (SSODA) shall not be included in38the block grant, but allocated on the average daily population in39juvenile courts. Funding for the evidence-based expansion grants40Code Rev/LL:lel 408 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

shall be excluded from the block grant formula. Funds may be used for1promising practices when approved by the juvenile rehabilitation2administration and juvenile courts, through the community juvenile3accountability act committee, based on the criteria established in4consultation with Washington state institute for public policy and5the juvenile courts.6

(b) The juvenile rehabilitation administration and the juvenile7courts shall establish a block grant funding formula oversight8committee with equal representation from the juvenile rehabilitation9administration and the juvenile courts. The purpose of this committee10is to assess the ongoing implementation of the block grant funding11formula, utilizing data-driven decision making and the most current12available information. The committee will be cochaired by the13juvenile rehabilitation administration and the juvenile courts, who14will also have the ability to change members of the committee as15needed to achieve its purpose. Initial members will include one16juvenile court representative from the finance committee, the17community juvenile accountability act committee, the risk assessment18quality assurance committee, the executive board of the Washington19association of juvenile court administrators, the Washington state20center for court research, and a representative of the superior court21judges association; two representatives from the juvenile22rehabilitation administration headquarters program oversight staff,23two representatives of the juvenile rehabilitation administration24regional office staff, one representative of the juvenile25rehabilitation administration fiscal staff and a juvenile26rehabilitation administration division director. The committee may27make changes to the formula categories other than the evidence-based28program and disposition alternative categories if it is determined29the changes will increase statewide service delivery or effectiveness30of evidence-based program or disposition alternative resulting in31increased cost benefit savings to the state. Long-term cost benefit32must be considered. Percentage changes may occur in the evidence-33based program or disposition alternative categories of the formula34should it be determined the changes will increase evidence-based35program or disposition alternative delivery and increase the cost36benefit to the state. These outcomes will also be considered in37determining when evidence-based expansion or special sex offender38disposition alternative funds should be included in the block grant39or left separate.40Code Rev/LL:lel 409 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

(c) The juvenile courts and administrative office of the courts1shall be responsible for collecting and distributing information and2providing access to the data systems to the juvenile rehabilitation3administration and the Washington state institute for public policy4related to program and outcome data. The juvenile rehabilitation5administration and the juvenile courts will work collaboratively to6develop program outcomes that reinforce the greatest cost benefit to7the state in the implementation of evidence-based practices and8disposition alternatives.9

(7) The juvenile courts and administrative office of the courts10shall collect and distribute information related to program outcome11and provide access to these data systems to the juvenile12rehabilitation administration and Washington state institute for13public policy. The agreements between administrative office of the14courts, the juvenile courts, and the juvenile rehabilitation15administration shall be executed to ensure that the juvenile16rehabilitation administration receives the data that the juvenile17rehabilitation administration identifies as needed to comply with18this subsection. This includes, but is not limited to, information by19program at the statewide aggregate level, individual court level, and20individual client level for the purpose of the juvenile21rehabilitation administration providing quality assurance and22oversight for the locally committed youth block grant and associated23funds and at times as specified by the juvenile rehabilitation24administration as necessary to carry out these functions. The data25shall be provided in a manner that reflects the collaborative work26the juvenile rehabilitation administration and juvenile courts have27developed regarding program outcomes that reinforce the greatest cost28benefit to the state in the implementation of evidence-based29practices and disposition alternatives.30

(8) $445,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal31year 2016 and $445,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for32fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for funding of the teamchild33project.34

(9) $178,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal35year 2016 and $178,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for36fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the juvenile detention37alternatives initiative.38


(10) $500,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal1year 2016 and $500,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for2fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for a grant program focused on3criminal street gang prevention and intervention. The juvenile4rehabilitation administration may award grants under this subsection.5The juvenile rehabilitation administration shall give priority to6applicants who have demonstrated the greatest problems with criminal7street gangs. Applicants composed of, at a minimum, one or more local8governmental entities and one or more nonprofit, nongovernmental9organizations that have a documented history of creating and10administering effective criminal street gang prevention and11intervention programs may apply for funding under this subsection.12Each entity receiving funds must report to the juvenile13rehabilitation administration on the number and types of youth14served, the services provided, and the impact of those services on15the youth and the community.16

(11) The juvenile rehabilitation institutions may use funds17appropriated in this subsection to purchase goods and supplies18through hospital group purchasing organizations when it is cost-19effective to do so.20

(12) $250,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal21year 2017 is provided solely for implementation of Engrossed22Substitute House Bill No. 2746 (juvenile offender treatment). ((If23the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2016, the amount provided in this24subsection shall lapse.))25

Sec. 1204. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 204 (uncodified) is amended to read26as follows: 27FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES—MENTAL HEALTH28PROGRAM29

(1) COMMUNITY SERVICES/REGIONAL SUPPORT NETWORKS30General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . $310,977,00031General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . (($355,262,000))32 $343,067,00033General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . (($1,011,270,000))34 $986,307,00035General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . $17,864,00036Dedicated Marijuana Account—State Appropriation37

(FY 2016). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,778,00038


Dedicated Marijuana Account—State Appropriation1(FY 2017). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,684,0002

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . (($1,701,835,000))3$1,664,677,0004


(a) For the purposes of this subsection, the term "regional7support networks," includes, effective April 1, 2016, behavioral8health organizations which assume the duties of regional support9networks pursuant to chapter 225, Laws of 2014 (2SSB 6312).10

(b) $12,204,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for11fiscal year 2016, (($13,761,000)) $8,921,000 of the general fund—12state appropriation for fiscal year 2017, and (($17,918,000))13$15,312,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation are provided14solely to reimburse regional support networks for increased15utilization costs, as compared to utilization costs in fiscal year162014, that are incurred in order to meet statutory obligations to17provide individualized mental health treatment in appropriate18settings to individuals who are detained or committed under the19involuntary treatment act. Prior to distributing funds to a regional20support network requesting reimbursement for costs relative to21increased utilization, the department must receive adequate22documentation of such increased utilization and costs. Regional23support networks receiving funds for community hospitals or24evaluation and treatment center beds under (p) of this subsection are25only eligible for reimbursement that exceeds the total of their26utilization costs in fiscal year 2014 and the costs of services27provided with additional funds received under (p) of this subsection.28

(c) $2,452,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal29year 2016, $2,264,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for30fiscal year 2017, and $2,653,000 of the general fund—federal31appropriation are provided solely for implementation of chapter 258,32Laws of 2015 (E2SSB 5269) (involuntary treatment act). Regional33support networks must use these amounts for involuntary treatment34costs associated with implementation of this bill.35

(d) $3,776,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal36year 2016, $5,780,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for37fiscal year 2017, and $6,054,000 of the general fund—federal38appropriation are provided solely for implementation of chapter 250,39Code Rev/LL:lel 412 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

Laws of 2015 (E2SHB 1450) (involuntary outpatient treatment).1Regional support networks must use these amounts for increases in2community mental health treatment associated with implementation of3this bill.4

(e) $81,180,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for5fiscal year 2016 and $81,180,000 of the general fund—state6appropriation for fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for persons7and services not covered by the medicaid program. To the extent8possible, levels of regional support network spending shall be9maintained in the following priority order: Crisis and commitment10services; community inpatient services; and residential care11services, including personal care and emergency housing assistance.12These amounts includes a reduction of $4,715,000 for fiscal year 201613and $4,715,000 for fiscal year 2017 associated with a funding shift14that allows for increased federal participation for community15inpatient stays that were previously ineligible for federal matching16funds. This reduction will be distributed to regional support17networks based on the same proportions that were added to regional18support network capitation ranges specific to the waiver that allowed19for federal funds to be used for community inpatient stays that were20previously ineligible for federal matching funds. The department must21allow regional support networks to use medicaid capitation payments22to provide services to medicaid enrollees that are in addition to23those covered under the state plan in accordance with the conditions24established under federal regulations governing medicaid managed care25contracts and subject to federal approval by the center for medicaid26and medicare services.27

(f) $6,590,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal28year 2016, $6,590,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for29fiscal year 2017, and $7,620,000 of the general fund—federal30appropriation are provided solely for the department and regional31support networks to continue to contract for implementation of high-32intensity programs for assertive community treatment (PACT) teams. In33determining the proportion of medicaid and nonmedicaid funding34provided to regional support networks with PACT teams, the department35shall consider the differences between regional support networks in36the percentages of services and other costs associated with the teams37that are not reimbursable under medicaid. The department may allow38regional support networks which have nonmedicaid reimbursable costs39


that are higher than the nonmedicaid allocation they receive under1this section to supplement these funds with local dollars or funds2received under section 204(1)(e) of this act. The department and3regional support networks shall maintain consistency with all4essential elements of the PACT evidence-based practice model in5programs funded under this section.6

(g) The number of nonforensic beds allocated for use by regional7support networks at eastern state hospital shall be 192 per day. The8number of nonforensic beds allocated for use by regional support9networks at western state hospital shall be 587 per day in fiscal10year 2016. Pursuant to Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No.112453 (state hospital oversight) or Substitute Senate Bill No. 665612(state hospital practices), the department must transition and divert13enough patients with long term care needs from western state hospital14by January 1, 2017, to reduce the capacity needed for this population15by 30 beds and the department must reduce the number of nonforensic16beds allocated for use by regional support networks at western state17hospital to 557. The department may contract through a regional18support network for up to 30 local community hospital beds to provide19treatment to individuals on a 90 day involuntary commitment order and20must lower that regional support network's allocation of beds by the21number of contracted beds.22

(h) From the general fund—state appropriations in this23subsection, the secretary of social and health services shall assure24that regional support networks reimburse the aging and disability25services administration for the general fund—state cost of medicaid26personal care services that enrolled regional support network27consumers use because of their psychiatric disability.28

(i) The department is authorized to continue to contract29directly, rather than through contracts with regional support30networks, for children's long-term inpatient facility services.31

(j) $750,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal32year 2016 and $750,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for33fiscal year 2017 are provided solely to continue performance-based34incentive contracts to provide appropriate community support services35for individuals with severe mental illness who were discharged from36the state hospitals as part of the expanding community services37initiative. These funds will be used to enhance community residential38


and support services provided by regional support networks through1other state and federal funding.2

(k) $1,125,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal3year 2016 and $1,125,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for4fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the Spokane regional support5network to implement services to reduce utilization and the census at6eastern state hospital. Such services shall include:7

(i) High intensity treatment team for persons who are high8utilizers of psychiatric inpatient services, including those with co-9occurring disorders and other special needs;10

(ii) Crisis outreach and diversion services to stabilize in the11community individuals in crisis who are at risk of requiring12inpatient care or jail services;13

(iii) Mental health services provided in nursing facilities to14individuals with dementia, and consultation to facility staff15treating those individuals; and16

(iv) Services at the sixteen-bed evaluation and treatment17facility.18

At least annually, the Spokane regional support network shall19assess the effectiveness of these services in reducing utilization at20eastern state hospital, identify services that are not optimally21effective, and modify those services to improve their effectiveness.22

(l) $1,204,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal23year 2016 and $1,204,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for24fiscal year 2017 are provided solely to reimburse Pierce and Spokane25counties for the cost of conducting 180-day commitment hearings at26the state psychiatric hospitals.27

(m) Regional support networks may use local funds to earn28additional federal medicaid match, provided the locally matched rate29does not exceed the upper-bound of their federally allowable rate30range, and provided that the enhanced funding is used only to provide31medicaid state plan or waiver services to medicaid clients.32Additionally, regional support networks may use a portion of the33state funds allocated in accordance with (e) of this subsection to34earn additional medicaid match, but only to the extent that the35application of such funds to medicaid services does not diminish the36level of crisis and commitment, community inpatient, residential37care, and outpatient services presently available to persons not38eligible for medicaid.39


(n) $2,291,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal1year 2016 and $2,291,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for2fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for mental health services for3mentally ill offenders while confined in a county or city jail and4for facilitating access to programs that offer mental health services5upon release from confinement.6

(o) Within the amounts appropriated in this section, funding is7provided for the department to develop and phase in intensive mental8health services for high needs youth consistent with the settlement9agreement in T.R. v. Dreyfus and Porter.10

(p) $9,184,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal11year 2016, $11,405,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for12fiscal year 2017, and $17,680,000 of the general fund—federal13appropriation are provided solely for enhancement of community mental14health services. The department must contract these funds for the15operation of community programs in which the department determines16there is a need for capacity that allows individuals to be diverted17or transitioned from the state hospitals including but not limited18to: (i) Community hospital or free standing evaluation and treatment19services providing short-term detention and commitment services under20the involuntary treatment act to be located in the geographic areas21of the King regional support network, the Spokane regional support22network outside of Spokane county, and the Thurston Mason regional23support network; (ii) one new full program of an assertive community24treatment team in the King regional support network and two new half25programs of assertive community treatment teams in the Spokane26regional support network and the Pierce regional support network; and27(iii) three new recovery support services programs in the Grays28Harbor regional support network, the greater Columbia regional29support network, and the north sound regional support network. In30contracting for community evaluation and treatment services, the31department may not use these resources in facilities that meet the32criteria to be classified under federal law as institutions for33mental diseases. If the department is unable to come to a contract34agreement with a designated regional support network for any of the35services identified above, it may consider contracting for that36service in another regional support network that has the need for37such service.38


(q) The appropriations in this section include a reduction of1$16,462,000 in general fund—state and $16,468,000 of general fund—2federal expenditure authority. This reduction must be achieved by3reducing regional support network medicaid rates for disabled adults,4nondisabled adults, disabled children, and nondisabled children. No5regional support network rate may be lowered below the low end of the6rate range that is certified as actuarially sound. The department7must work to develop updated minimum and maximum reserve levels that8reflect the changes in the number of medicaid eligible individuals9since reserve levels were originally set as well as the integration10of substance use disorder services into managed care contracts funded11within the amounts appropriated in this section. The department must12submit a report to the office of financial management and the13appropriate fiscal committees of the legislature by December 1, 2015,14that includes the revised minimum and maximum reserve levels for15medicaid and nonmedicaid behavioral health organization contracts.16

(r) $300,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal17year 2016, $1,394,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for18fiscal year 2017, and $2,020,000 of the general fund—federal19appropriation are provided solely for implementation of chapter 7,20Laws of 2015 1st sp. sess. (2E2SSB 5177) (timeliness of competency21evaluation and restoration services). Regional support networks must22use the amounts for outpatient mental health treatment costs23associated with implementation of the bill.24

(s) $1,500,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal25year 2017 is provided solely to support the southwest Washington26region in transitioning to become an early adopter for full27integration of physical and behavioral health care. These amounts28must be used to provide a reserve for nonmedicaid services in the29region and to stabilize the new crisis services system. The30department and the health care authority must develop a memorandum of31understanding on the use of these funds.32

(t) By April 1, 2016, the department must establish minimum and33maximum funding levels for all reserves allowed under behavioral34health organization contracts and insert contract language that35clearly states the requirements and limitations. The department must36monitor and ensure that behavioral health organization reserves do37not exceed maximum levels. The department must monitor behavioral38health organization revenue and expenditure reports and must require39


a behavioral health organization to submit a corrective action plan1on how it will spend its excess reserves within a reasonable period2of time, when its reported reserves exceed maximum levels established3under the contract. The department must review and approve such plans4and monitor to ensure compliance. If the department determines that a5behavioral health organization has failed to provide an adequate6excess reserve corrective action plan or is not complying with an7approved plan, the department must reduce payments to the behavioral8health organization in accordance with remedial actions provisions9included in the contract. These reductions in payments must continue10until the department determines that the behavioral health11organization has come into substantial compliance with an approved12excess reserve corrective action plan.13

(u) $2,000,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal14year 2017 and $762,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation for15fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for four housing support and16step down services teams.17

(v) $1,760,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation is18provided solely for a pilot project to put peer bridging staff into19each regional support network as part of the state psychiatric20liaison teams to promote continuity of service as individuals return21to their communities. The department must collect and make available22data on the impact of peer staff on state hospital discharges and23community placements.24

(w) $417,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal25year 2017 and $179,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation are26provided solely for implementation of Second Substitute House Bill27No. 1448 (suicide threat response). ((If the bill is not enacted by28June 30, 2016, the amounts provided in this subsection shall lapse.))29

(2) INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES30General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . $178,731,00031General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . (($196,851,000))32 $241,822,00033General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . (($165,365,000))34 $167,693,00035General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . (($49,742,000))36 $51,180,00037Governor's Behavioral Health Innovation Fund—State38

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,777,00039Code Rev/LL:lel 418 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft



(a) The state psychiatric hospitals may use funds appropriated in5this subsection to purchase goods and supplies through hospital group6purchasing organizations when it is cost-effective to do so.7

(b) $231,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal8year 2016 and $231,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for9fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for a community partnership10between western state hospital and the city of Lakewood to support11community policing efforts in the Lakewood community surrounding12western state hospital. The amounts provided in this subsection13(2)(b) are for the salaries, benefits, supplies, and equipment for14one full-time investigator, one full-time police officer, and one15full-time community service officer at the city of Lakewood.16

(c) $45,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal17year 2016 and $45,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for18fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for payment to the city of19Lakewood for police services provided by the city at western state20hospital and adjacent areas.21

(d) $9,571,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal22year 2016 and $17,287,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for23fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for implementation of efforts to24improve the timeliness of competency restoration services pursuant to25chapter 5, Laws of 2015 (SSB 5889) (timeliness of competency26treatment and evaluation services). This funding must be used to27increase the number of forensic beds at western state hospital to28three hundred thirty and the number of forensic beds at eastern state29hospital to one hundred twenty-five by June 30, 2017. Pursuant to30chapter 7, Laws of 2015 1st sp. sess. (2E2SSB 5177) (timeliness of31competency treatment and evaluation services), the department may32contract some of these amounts for services at alternative locations33if the secretary determines that there is a need.34

(e) $2,349,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal35year 2016 and $2,318,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for36fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for implementation of efforts to37improve the timeliness of competency evaluation services for38individuals who are in local jails pursuant to chapter 5, Laws of39


2015 (SSB 5889) (timeliness of competency treatment and evaluation1services). This funding must be used solely to increase the number of2staff providing competency evaluation services.3

(f) $135,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal4year 2017 is provided solely for the department to hire an on-site5safety compliance officer, stationed at Western State Hospital, to6provide oversight and accountability of the hospital's response to7safety concerns regarding the hospital's work environment.8

(g) $600,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal9year 2017 is provided solely for the department to contract with the10University of Washington department of psychiatry and behavioral11sciences. The University of Washington shall conduct an analysis and12develop a plan to create a high quality forensic teaching unit in13collaboration with Western State Hospital. The plan shall include an14appraisal of risks, barriers, and benefits to implementation as well15as an implementation timeline. The University of Washington shall16report to the department, the office of financial management, and17relevant policy and fiscal committees of the legislature on findings18and recommendations by November 1, 2017.19

(h) $6,777,000 of the governor's behavioral health innovation20fund appropriation is provided solely to improve the quality of care,21patient and staff safety, and the efficiency of operations at the22state hospitals pursuant to Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill23No. 2453 (state hospital oversight) or Substitute Senate Bill No.246656 (state hospital practices). In accordance with Engrossed Second25Substitute House Bill No. 2453 or Substitute Senate Bill No. 6656,26the department must apply to and receive approval from the office of27financial management prior to expending appropriations from this28account. If neither bill is enacted by June 30, 2016, the amounts29provided in this subsection shall lapse. It is the intent of the30legislature that the ongoing costs of services that are implemented31through these amounts be considered as maintenance level in the32fiscal year 2017-2019 operating budget.33

(i) $510,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal34year 2016 and $6,256,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for35fiscal year 2017 are provided solely to increase the number of funded36registered nurses at western state hospital by 51 positions by July371, 2016. If the department is unable to fill these positions by July381, 2016, the department may develop an alternative plan for spending39


the amount proportional to the positions that are not filled. This1plan must be submitted to the office of financial management2following the same process established in Engrossed Second Substitute3House Bill No. 2453 (state hospital oversight) or Substitute Senate4Bill No. 6656 (state hospital practices) for applying for funds in5the Governor's behavioral health innovation fund. The office of6financial management may, after receiving input from the select7committee created in Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 24538or Substitute Senate Bill No. 6656, approve that an amount9proportional to the positions that are not filled be spent on the10department's alternative plan.11

(j) $791,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal12year 2016, $1,456,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for13fiscal year 2017, and $199,000 of the general fund—federal14appropriation are provided solely for the unilateral implementation15of targeted job classification compensation increases as set forth in16section 903 of this act, effective December 1, 2015, at eastern and17western state hospitals. The legislature recognizes that the18compensation increases were necessitated by an emergency and an19imminent jeopardy determination by the centers for medicare and20medicaid services that relates to the safety and health of clients21and employees.22

(k) $611,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal23year 2016, $2,264,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for24fiscal year 2017, and $250,000 of the general fund—federal25appropriation are provided solely for the implementation of a26memorandum of understanding between the governor and the service27employees international union healthcare 1199nw amending the28collective bargaining agreement under chapter 41.80 RCW for the292015-2017 fiscal biennium as set forth in section 902 of this act,30effective December 1, 2015, at eastern and western state hospitals31and the child study treatment center. The legislature recognizes that32the memorandum of understanding was necessitated by an emergency and33an imminent jeopardy determination by the center for medicare and34medicaid services that relates to the safety and health of clients35and employees.36

(l) (($3,789,000)) $2,425,000 of the general fund—state37appropriation for fiscal year 2017 is provided solely to improve38


western state hospital patient and employee safety by opening a civil1ward in order to reduce the patients per ward.2

(m) $224,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal3year 2017 is provided solely for the department to hire two staff for4western state hospital dedicated to discharge planning and5coordination efforts between other parts of the department and with6the regional support networks to more efficiently and properly7discharge patients determined ready to go back to their communities.8

(n) $1,900,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal9year 2017 is provided solely for the fifteen percent assignment pay10increase for psychiatrist classifications at eastern and western11state hospital granted during fiscal year 2015.12

(o) $891,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal13year 2016, $1,600,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for14fiscal year 2017, and $211,000 of the general fund—federal15appropriation are provided solely for implementation of a new16memorandum of understanding between the state and the union of17physicians of Washington to increase compensation for physician and18psychiatrist classifications under chapter 41.80 RCW for the192015-2017 fiscal biennium pursuant to section 901 of this act. The20memorandum of understanding reached between the state and the union21of physicians of Washington effective December 1, 2015, is not22approved. The amounts provided in this subsection are contingent on23the state and the union of physicians of Washington reaching an24agreement by June 30, 2016, that allows psychiatric advanced25registered nurse practitioners and physician assistants to perform26work and tasks that are currently or have been historically performed27by physicians and psychiatrists at the state hospitals.28

(p) $19,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal29year 2017 and $1,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation are30provided solely for nonrepresented state employees in targeted state31employee job classifications as set forth in section 906 of this act.32

(3) SPECIAL PROJECTS33General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . . $477,00034General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . . . . $490,00035General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . (($7,391,000))36 $8,274,00037

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($8,358,000))38$9,241,00039



(a) $446,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal3year 2016, $446,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for4fiscal year 2017, and $178,000 of the general fund—federal5appropriation are provided solely for the University of Washington's6evidence-based practice institute which supports the identification,7evaluation, and implementation of evidence-based or promising8practices. The institute must work with the department to develop a9plan to seek private, federal, or other grant funding in order to10reduce the need for state general funds.11

(b) No more than $883,000 of the general fund—federal12appropriation may be expended for supportive housing and supportive13employment services described in initiative 3 of the medicaid14transformation demonstration waiver currently being sought under15healthier Washington. The authority shall not increase general fund—16state expenditures on this initiative. The authority shall report to17the fiscal committees of the legislature all expenditures under this18subsection and shall provide such fiscal data in the manner, form,19and time requested by the legislative fiscal committees.20

(4) PROGRAM SUPPORT21General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . $9,779,00022General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . (($9,120,000))23 $9,874,00024General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . (($12,025,000))25 $12,396,00026General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $502,00027



(a) In accordance with RCW 43.20B.110, 43.135.055, and 71.24.035,32the department is authorized to adopt license and certification fees33in fiscal years 2016 and 2017 to support the costs of the regulatory34program. The department's fee schedule shall have differential rates35for providers with proof of accreditation from organizations that the36department has determined to have substantially equivalent standards37to those of the department, including but not limited to the joint38


commission on accreditation of health care organizations, the1commission on accreditation of rehabilitation facilities, and the2council on accreditation. To reflect the reduced costs associated3with regulation of accredited programs, the department's fees for4organizations with such proof of accreditation must reflect the lower5costs of licensing for these programs than for other organizations6which are not accredited.7

(b) In developing the new medicaid managed care rates under which8the public mental health managed care system will operate, the9department must seek to estimate the reasonable and necessary cost of10efficiently and effectively providing a comparable set of medically11necessary mental health benefits to persons of different acuity12levels regardless of where in the state they live. The department13must report to the office of financial management and to the relevant14fiscal and policy committees of the legislature on its proposed new15mental health managed care rate-setting approach by August 1, 2015,16and again at least sixty days prior to implementation of new17capitation rates.18

(c) Within the amounts appropriated in this section, funding is19provided for the department to continue to develop the child20adolescent needs and strengths assessment tool and build workforce21capacity to provide evidence based wraparound services for children,22consistent with the settlement agreement in T.R. v. Dreyfus and23Porter.24

(d) Pursuant to Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 245325(state hospital oversight) or Substitute Senate Bill No. 6656 (state26hospital practices), $260,000 of the general fund—state appropriation27for fiscal year 2017 is provided solely for the department to28contract with an external consultant to examine the clinical role of29staffing at the state hospitals. The consultant shall report to the30department, the office of financial management, and relevant31legislative policy and fiscal committees on the consultant's findings32and recommendations in accordance with the timelines established in33Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 2453 or Substitute Senate34Bill No. 6656.35

Sec. 1205. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 205 (uncodified) is amended to read36as follows: 37FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES—DEVELOPMENTAL38DISABILITIES PROGRAM39Code Rev/LL:lel 424 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

(1) COMMUNITY SERVICES1General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . $515,567,0002General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . (($575,185,000))3 $562,770,0004General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . (($1,098,035,000))5 $1,085,125,0006General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $534,0007



(a) Individuals receiving services as supplemental security12income (SSI) state supplemental payments shall not become eligible13for medical assistance under RCW 74.09.510 due solely to the receipt14of SSI state supplemental payments.15

(b) In accordance with RCW 18.51.050, 18.20.050, 70.128.060, and1643.135.055, the department is authorized to increase nursing17facility, assisted living facility, and adult family home fees as18necessary to fully support the actual costs of conducting the19licensure, inspection, and regulatory programs. The license fees may20not exceed the department's annual licensing and oversight activity21costs and shall include the department's cost of paying providers for22the amount of the license fee attributed to medicaid clients.23

(i) The current annual renewal license fee for adult family homes24shall be $225 per bed beginning in fiscal year 2016 and $225 per bed25beginning in fiscal year 2017. A processing fee of $2,750 shall be26charged to each adult family home when the home is initially27licensed. This fee is nonrefundable.28

(ii) The current annual renewal license fee for assisted living29facilities shall be $106 per bed beginning in fiscal year 2016 and30$106 per bed beginning in fiscal year 2017.31

(iii) The current annual renewal license fee for nursing32facilities shall be $359 per bed beginning in fiscal year 2016 and33$359 per bed beginning in fiscal year 2017.34

(c) $8,571,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal35year 2016, $18,181,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for36fiscal year 2017, and $33,427,000 of the general fund—federal37appropriation are provided solely for the implementation of the38agreement reached between the governor and the service employees39


international union healthcare 775nw under the provisions of chapters174.39A and 41.56 RCW for the 2015-2017 fiscal biennium.2

(d) The department shall reimburse with the exceptional care rate3adult family homes that provided care solely to clients with HIV/AIDS4on or before January 1, 2000, and continue to provide care solely to5clients with HIV/AIDS. The department shall not reduce the6exceptional care rate from the rate paid on October 1, 2013.7

(e) $774,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal8year 2016, $1,547,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for9fiscal year 2017, and $7,185,000 of the general fund—federal10appropriation are provided solely for a payment system that satisfies11medicaid requirements regarding time reporting for W-2 providers. The12amounts provided in this subsection are conditioned on the department13satisfying the requirements of the project management oversight14standards and policies established by the office of the chief15information officer.16

(f) $1,184,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal17year 2016, $2,483,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for18fiscal year 2017, and $4,638,000 of the general fund—federal19appropriation are provided solely for the homecare agency parity20impacts of the agreement between the governor and the service21employees international union healthcare 775nw.22

(g) The department is authorized to establish limited exemption23criteria in rule to address RCW 74.39A.325 when a landline phone is24not available to the employee.25

(h) The department may authorize a one-time waiver of all or any26portion of the licensing and processing fees required under RCW2770.128.060 in any case in which the department determines that an28adult family home is being relicensed because of exceptional29circumstances, such as death or incapacity of a provider, and that to30require the full payment of the licensing and processing fees would31present a hardship to the applicant. In these situations the32department is also granted the authority to waive the required33residential administrator training for a period of 120 days if34necessary to ensure continuity of care during the relicensing35process.36

(i) The department of social and health services shall increase37the benchmark rates for community residential service businesses38providing supported living, group home, and licensed staff39


residential services for people with developmental disabilities by1sixty cents starting July 1, 2015, and by an additional sixty cents2starting July 1, 2016.3

(j) The department of social and health services shall4standardize the administrative rate for community residential service5businesses providing supported living, group home, and licensed staff6residential services for people with developmental disabilities7starting July 1, 2015.8

(k) Community residential cost reports that are submitted by or9on behalf of contracted agency providers are required to include10information about agency staffing including health insurance, wages,11number of positions, and turnover.12

(l) Within the amounts provided in this subsection, the13developmental disabilities administration must prepare a report that14describes options for modifying the current system of pre-vocational15services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The16developmental disabilities administration must not transition clients17receiving pre-vocational services into integrated settings until the18conclusion of the 2016 legislative session, unless there is a group19supported employment, individual employment, or community access20opportunity that is supported by the client and his or her legal21representative. If a client transitions out of a congregate setting22prior to December 1, 2016, then for each client, during the period23before and after leaving the congregate setting, the report must24describe the hours of service, hours worked, hourly wage, monthly25earnings, authorized waiver services, and per capita expenditures.26The report must be submitted to the appropriate fiscal and policy27committees of the legislature by January 1, 2016. At a minimum, the28report must describe the following options:29

(i) Modify the current system to ensure compliance with rules30established by the centers for medicare and medicaid services;31

(ii) Continue the current system without federal matching funds;32and33

(iii) Transition clients out of congregate settings and into34integrated settings. Under this option, the report must describe an35anticipated phase-out schedule and medicaid waiver services that36could be authorized to mitigate the impact for transitioning clients.37

(m) The department shall establish new rules and standards to38ensure that adult family homes are monitored and licensed to meet the39needs of young adults with a developmental disability. These adult40Code Rev/LL:lel 427 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

family homes may require a package of services including specialized1care assessment and planning, personal care, specialized2environmental features, and accommodations.3

(n) $650,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal4year 2016, $650,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for5fiscal year 2017, and $800,000 of the general fund—federal6appropriation are provided solely for the development and7implementation of eight enhanced respite beds across the state for8children. These services are intended to provide families and9caregivers with a break in caregiving, the opportunity for behavioral10stabilization of the child, and the ability to partner with the state11in the development of an individualized service plan that allows the12child to remain in his or her family home. The department must13provide the legislature with a respite utilization report by January142, 2016, and each year thereafter that provides information about the15number of children who have used enhanced respite in the preceding16year, as well as the location and number of days per month that each17respite bed was occupied.18

(o) $550,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal19year 2016, $550,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for20fiscal year 2017, and $700,000 of the general fund—federal21appropriation are provided solely for the development and22implementation of eight community respite beds across the state for23adults. These services are intended to provide families and24caregivers with a break in caregiving and the opportunity for25stabilization of the individual in a community-based setting as an26alternative to using a residential habilitation center to provide27planned or emergent respite. The department must provide the28legislature with a respite utilization report by January 2, 2016, and29each year thereafter that provides information about the number of30individuals who have used community respite in the preceding year, as31well as the location and number of days per month that each respite32bed was occupied.33

(p) $46,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal34year 2017 is provided solely for the implementation of either35Substitute Senate Bill No. 6329 (parent-to-parent) or House Bill No.362394 (parent-to-parent program). ((If neither bill is enacted by June3730, 2016, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.))38


(q) $901,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal1year 2017 and $601,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation are2provided solely for the implementation of Engrossed Second Substitute3Senate Bill No. 6564 (providing protections for persons with4developmental disabilities). ((If this bill is not enacted by June530, 2016, the amounts provided in this subsection shall lapse.))6

(2) INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES7General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . $94,973,0008General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . (($98,257,000))9 $97,713,00010General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . (($180,543,000))11 $180,170,00012General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . $23,041,00013



(a) Individuals receiving services as supplemental security18income (SSI) state supplemental payments shall not become eligible19for medical assistance under RCW 74.09.510 due solely to the receipt20of SSI state supplemental payments.21

(b) $721,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal22year 2016 and $721,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for23fiscal year 2017 are for the department to fulfill its contracts with24the school districts under chapter 28A.190 RCW to provide25transportation, building space, and other support services as are26reasonably necessary to support the educational programs of students27living in residential habilitation centers.28

(c) $558,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal29year 2016, $558,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for30fiscal year 2017, and $1,074,000 of the general fund—federal31appropriation are for specialized services required by the centers32for medicare and medicaid services as a result of preadmission33screening and resident review assessments.34

(d) $2,978,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal35year 2016, $2,978,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for36fiscal year 2017, and $5,956,000 of the general fund—federal37appropriation are for additional staff to ensure compliance with38


centers for medicare and medicaid services requirements for1habilitation, nursing care, staff safety, and client safety at the2residential habilitation centers.3

(e) The residential habilitation centers may use funds4appropriated in this subsection to purchase goods and supplies5through hospital group purchasing organizations when it is cost-6effective to do so.7

(f) $100,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal8year 2016, $100,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for9fiscal year 2017, and $200,000 of the general fund—federal10appropriation are provided solely for respite services in an existing11eight-bed cottage at Yakima valley school for individuals who are12developmentally disabled and in need of crisis stabilization support.13

(g) $834,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal14year 2017 and $833,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation are15provided solely for an additional eight planned respite beds at16Yakima valley school.17

(3) PROGRAM SUPPORT18General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . $2,604,00019General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . (($2,422,000))20 $2,348,00021General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . (($3,164,000))22 $3,148,00023


(4) SPECIAL PROJECTS26General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . . . $92,00027General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . . . (($55,000))28 $201,00029General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . (($1,103,000))30 $1,250,00031


Sec. 1206. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 206 (uncodified) is amended to read34as follows: 35FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES—AGING AND ADULT36SERVICES PROGRAM37


General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . $909,817,0001General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . (($1,030,159,000))2 $986,200,0003General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . (($2,385,151,000))4 $2,344,719,0005General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . $33,797,0006Traumatic Brain Injury Account—State Appropriation. . . . $3,968,0007Skilled Nursing Facility Safety Net Trust Account—8

State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $133,360,0009TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . (($4,497,252,000))10


conditions and limitations:13(1) For purposes of implementing chapter 74.46 RCW, the weighted14

average nursing facility payment rate shall not exceed $178.87 for15fiscal year 2016 and shall not exceed (($197.33)) $196.41 for fiscal16year 2017. There will be no adjustments for economic trends and17conditions in fiscal years 2016 and 2017. The economic trends and18conditions factor or factors defined in the biennial appropriations19act shall not be compounded with the economic trends and conditions20factor or factors defined in any other biennial appropriations acts21before applying it to the component rate allocations established in22accordance with chapter 74.46 RCW. When no economic trends and23conditions factor for either fiscal year is defined in a biennial24appropriations act, no economic trends and conditions factor or25factors defined in any earlier biennial appropriations act shall be26applied solely or compounded to the component rate allocations27established in accordance with chapter 74.46 RCW.28

(a) For fiscal year 2016 within the funds provided, the29department shall continue to provide an add-on per medicaid resident30day per facility not to exceed $1.57. The add-on shall be used to31increase wages, benefits, and/or staffing levels for certified nurse32aides; or to increase wages and/or benefits for dietary aides,33housekeepers, laundry aides, or any other category of worker whose34statewide average dollars-per-hour wage was less than $15 in calendar35year 2008, according to cost report data. The add-on may also be used36to address resulting wage compression for related job classes37immediately affected by wage increases to low-wage workers. For38fiscal year 2016 within funds provided, the department shall provide39


an additional add-on per medicaid resident day per facility not to1exceed the industry weighted average rate of $2.44. The add-on shall2be used to increase wages, benefits, and/or staffing levels for3certified nurse aides; or to increase wages and/or benefits for4dietary aides, housekeepers, laundry aides, or any other category of5worker whose statewide average dollars-per-hour wage was less than6$17 in calendar year 2012, according to cost report data. The7department shall continue reporting requirements and a settlement8process to ensure that the funds are spent according to this9subsection.10

(b) The department shall do a comparative analysis of the11facility-based payment rates calculated on July 1, 2015, using the12payment methodology defined in chapter 74.46 RCW and as funded in the13omnibus appropriations act, excluding the low wage worker add-on14found in (a) of this subsection, the rate add-ons for direct care,15support services, and therapy care found in (g) of this subsection,16the comparative add-on, acuity add-on, and safety net reimbursement,17to the facility-based payment rates in effect June 30, 2010. For18fiscal year 2016, if the facility-based payment rate calculated on19July 1, 2015, is smaller than the facility-based payment rate on June2030, 2010, then the difference shall be provided to the individual21nursing facilities as an add-on payment per medicaid resident day.22

(c) During the comparative analysis performed in subsection (b)23of this section, for fiscal year 2016, if it is found that the direct24care rate for any facility calculated using the payment methodology25defined in chapter 74.46 RCW and as funded in the omnibus26appropriations act, excluding the low wage worker add-on found in (a)27of this subsection, the rate add-ons for direct care, support28services, and therapy care found in (g) of this subsection, the29comparative add-on, acuity add-on, and safety net reimbursement, is30greater than the direct care rate in effect on June 30, 2010, then31the facility shall receive a ten percent direct care rate add-on to32compensate that facility for taking on more acute clients than they33have in the past.34

(d) The department shall provide a medicaid rate add-on to35reimburse the medicaid share of the skilled nursing facility safety36net assessment as a medicaid allowable cost. The nursing facility37safety net rate add-on may not be included in the calculation of the38annual statewide weighted average nursing facility payment rate.39


(e) The rate add-on provided in (c) of this subsection is subject1to the reconciliation and settlement process provided in RCW274.46.022(6).3

(f) If the waiver requested from the federal centers for medicare4and medicaid services in relation to the safety net assessment is for5any reason disapproved, (b), (c), (d), (g), and the fiscal year 20166additional add-on in (a) of this subsection do not apply.7

(g) For fiscal year 2016, the department shall provide the8following rate add-ons per medicaid resident day:9

(i) A direct care rate add-on of $3.63 per medicaid resident day;10(ii) A support services rate add-on of $1.12 per medicaid11

resident day; and12(iii) A therapy care rate add-on of $0.05 per patient day.13This subsection (1)(g) is subject to the reconciliation and14

settlement process provided in RCW 74.46.022(6).15(h) Beginning July 1, 2016, a nursing home provider's direct care16

rate shall be set so that it does not exceed one hundred and eighteen17percent of its base year's direct care allowable costs except if the18provider is below the minimum staffing standard established in RCW1974.42.360(2).20

(2) In accordance with chapter 74.46 RCW, the department shall21issue no additional certificates of capital authorization for fiscal22year 2016 and no new certificates of capital authorization for fiscal23year 2017 and shall grant no rate add-ons to payment rates for24capital improvements not requiring a certificate of need and a25certificate of capital authorization for fiscal years 2016 and 2017.26

(3) In accordance with RCW 18.51.050, 18.20.050, 70.128.060, and2743.135.055, the department is authorized to increase nursing28facility, assisted living facility, and adult family home fees as29necessary to fully support the actual costs of conducting the30licensure, inspection, and regulatory programs. The license fees may31not exceed the department's annual licensing and oversight activity32costs and shall include the department's cost of paying providers for33the amount of the license fee attributed to medicaid clients.34

(a) The current annual renewal license fee for adult family homes35shall be $225 per bed beginning in fiscal year 2016 and $225 per bed36beginning in fiscal year 2017. A processing fee of $2,750 shall be37charged to each adult family home when the home is initially38licensed. This fee is nonrefundable.39


(b) $193,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal1year 2017 is provided solely to the department to implement a new2processing fee of $700 when adult family home providers file a change3of ownership application.4

(c) The current annual renewal license fee for assisted living5facilities shall be $106 per bed beginning in fiscal year 2016 and6$106 per bed beginning in fiscal year 2017.7

(d) The current annual renewal license fee for nursing facilities8shall be $359 per bed beginning in fiscal year 2016 and $359 per bed9beginning in fiscal year 2017.10

(4) The department is authorized to place long-term care clients11residing in nursing homes and paid for with state only funds into12less restrictive community care settings while continuing to meet the13client's care needs.14

(5) $3,095,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal15year 2017 and $3,095,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation16are provided within existing appropriations solely to exempt the five17highest acuity resource utilization group categories (beginning with18PC2 through PE2) from the adjustment to case mix index per RCW1974.46.485. Nursing homes shall be required to notify the department's20identified home and community services division contact within 3021days of a medicaid resident being identified in one of the five22lowest resource utilization group categories (beginning with PA123through PC1). The department shall complete an assessment of those24residents who desire to transition into a community setting. The25department shall identify within 30 days whether an alternate setting26of the client's choosing is available to meet the resident's needs.27Nursing homes shall work collaboratively with the department to28transition into the community at least ninety-six residents, assessed29in the five lowest acuity resource utilization group categories (PA130through PC1). For the first two quarters of fiscal year 2017, the31downward adjustment shall be no greater than thirteen percent. If,32after the first two quarters of fiscal year 2017, the department33determines the nursing homes are not making sufficient progress34towards moving ninety-six residents from the five lowest resource35utilization group categories (PA1 through PC1) into the community,36the department is authorized to increase the downward adjustment to37no greater than twenty percent for the lowest four resource38utilization group categories (PA1 through PB2).39


(6) $19,747,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for1fiscal year 2016, $41,807,000 of the general fund—state appropriation2for fiscal year 2017, and $76,770,000 of the general fund—federal3appropriation are provided solely for the implementation of the4agreement reached between the governor and the service employees5international union healthcare 775nw under the provisions of chapters674.39A and 41.56 RCW for the 2015-2017 fiscal biennium.7

(7) $1,840,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal8year 2016 and $1,877,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for9fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for operation of the volunteer10services program. Funding shall be prioritized towards serving11populations traditionally served by long-term care services to12include senior citizens and persons with disabilities.13

(8) $2,447,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal14year 2016, $4,894,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for15fiscal year 2017, and $22,725,000 of the general fund—federal16appropriation are provided solely for a payment system that satisfies17medicaid requirements regarding time reporting for W-2 providers. The18amounts provided in this subsection are conditioned on the department19satisfying the requirements of the project management oversight20standards and policies established by the office of the chief21information officer.22

(9) The department is authorized to establish limited exemption23criteria in rule to address RCW 74.39A.325 when a landline phone is24not available to the employee.25

(10) $7,552,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for26fiscal year 2016, $15,974,000 of the general fund—state appropriation27for fiscal year 2017, and $29,742,000 of the general fund—federal28appropriation are provided solely for the homecare agency parity29impacts of the agreement between the governor and the service30employees international union healthcare 775nw.31

(11) Within the amounts appropriated in this section of the32general fund—state appropriation for fiscal years 2016 and 2017, the33department shall assist the legislature to continue the work of the34joint legislative executive committee on planning for aging and35disability issues that is established by this subsection.36

(a) A joint legislative executive committee on aging and37disability is continued, with members as provided in this subsection.38


(i) Four members of the senate, with the leaders of the two1largest caucuses each appointing two members. Four members of the2house of representatives, with the leaders of the two largest3caucuses each appointing two members;4

(ii) A member from the office of the governor, appointed by the5governor;6

(iii) The secretary of the department of social and health7services or his or her designee;8

(iv) The director of the health care authority or his or her9designee;10

(v) A member from disability rights Washington and a member from11the long-term care ombuds;12

(vi) The insurance commissioner or his or her designee, who shall13serve as an ex officio member; and14

(vii) Other agency directors or designees as necessary.15(b) The committee must make recommendations and continue to16

identify key strategic actions to prepare for the aging of the17population in Washington, including state budget and policy options,18by conducting at least, but not limited to, the following tasks:19

(i) Identify strategies to better serve the health care needs of20an aging population and people with disabilities to promote healthy21living and palliative care planning;22

(ii) Identify policy options to create financing mechanisms for23long-term service and supports that allow individuals and families to24meet their needs for service;25

(iii) Identify policies to promote financial security in26retirement, support people who wish to stay in the workplace longer,27and expand the availability of workplace retirement savings plans;28

(iv) Identify implementation strategies for the Bree29collaborative palliative care and related guidelines;30

(v) Review the regulation of continuing care retirement31communities and ways to protect those who reside in them, including32the consideration of effective disclosures to residents;33

(vi) Identify the needs of older people and people with34disabilities for high quality public and private guardianship35services and information about assisted decision-making options;36

(vii) Identify options for promoting client safety through37residential care services and consider methods of protecting older38people and people with disabilities from physical abuse and financial39exploitation; and40Code Rev/LL:lel 436 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

(viii) Identify other policy options and recommendations to help1communities adapt to the aging demographic in planning for housing,2land use, and transportation.3

(c) Staff support for the committee shall be provided by the4office of program research, senate committee services, the office of5financial management, and the department of social and health6services.7

(d) Within existing appropriations, the cost of meetings must be8paid jointly by the senate, house of representatives, and the office9of financial management. Joint committee expenditures are subject to10approval by the senate facilities and operations committee and the11house of representatives executive rules committee, or their12successor committees. The joint committee members may be reimbursed13for travel expenses as authorized under RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060,14and chapter 44.04 RCW as appropriate. Advisory committee members may15not receive compensation or reimbursement for travel and expenses.16

(e) At least one committee meeting must be devoted to a17discussion of strategies to improve the quality of care, client18safety and well-being, and staff safety within all community and19institutional settings. During the meeting, committee members must20receive a comprehensive review of findings since fiscal year 2010 by21the centers for medicare and medicaid services, and residential care22services, in community settings, nursing homes, and each of the23residential habilitation centers, with an emphasis on medical errors,24inconsistencies between service plans and services provided, the use25of restraints, and existence of hazardous environmental conditions.26

(f) The committee shall issue an addendum report to the27legislature by December 10, 2015, and issue final recommendations to28the governor and relevant standing committees of the legislature by29December 10, 2016. The addendum report to the legislature must30include the following:31

(i) A description of the oversight role for residential care32services, the long-term care ombuds, the centers for medicare and33medicaid services, and disability rights Washington;34

(ii) From the provider perspective, and the perspective of a35state agency, an overview of the process for reviewing and responding36to findings by residential care services and the centers for medicare37and medicaid services;38

(iii) A description of the process for notifying the office of39the governor and the legislature when problems with quality of care,40Code Rev/LL:lel 437 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

client safety and well-being, or staff safety arise within community1or institutional settings;2

(iv) A compilation of findings since fiscal year 2010 by the3centers for medicare and medicaid services, and residential care4services, at the residential habilitation centers, nursing5facilities, supported living, assisted living, group homes, companion6homes, adult family homes, and all other community based providers;7

(v) An annotated and detailed list of all responses to findings8by the centers for medicare and medicaid services, and residential9care services, specific to audits of the nursing facility at lakeland10village since fiscal year 2010;11

(vi) Review the regulation of continuing care retirement12communities and ways to protect those who reside in them, including13the consideration of effective disclosures to residents;14

(vii) Identify the needs of older people and people with15disabilities for high quality public and private guardianship16services and information about assisted decision-making options;17

(viii) Identify options for promoting client safety through18residential care services and consider methods of protecting older19people and people with disabilities from physical abuse and financial20exploitation; and21

(ix) A description of the method in place to ascertain the22outcome of responses to findings.23

(12) $5,094,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for24fiscal year 2016 and $5,094,000 of the general fund—state25appropriation for fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for services26and support to individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-27blind.28

(13) The department may authorize a one-time waiver of all or any29portion of the licensing and processing fees required under RCW3070.128.060 in any case in which the department determines that an31adult family home is being relicensed because of exceptional32circumstances, such as death or incapacity of a provider, and that to33require the full payment of the licensing and processing fees would34present a hardship to the applicant. In these situations the35department is also granted the authority to waive the required36residential administrator training for a period of 120 days if37necessary to ensure continuity of care during the relicensing38process.39


(14) The department shall reimburse with the exceptional care1rate adult family homes that provided care solely to clients with2HIV/AIDS on or before January 1, 2000, and continue to provide care3solely to clients with HIV/AIDS. The department shall not reduce the4exceptional care rate from the rate paid on October 1, 2013.5

(15)(a) $100,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for6fiscal year 2016, $100,000 of the general fund—private/local7appropriation, and $200,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation8are provided solely for the department of social and health services9to contract for an independent feasibility study and actuarial10modeling of public and private options for leveraging private11resources to help individuals prepare for long-term services and12supports needs. The study must model two options: (i) A public long-13term care benefit for workers, funded through a payroll deduction14that would provide a time-limited long-term care insurance benefit;15and (ii) a public-private reinsurance or risk-sharing model, with the16purpose of providing a stable and ongoing source of reimbursement to17insurers for a portion of their catastrophic long-term services and18supports losses in order to provide additional insurance capacity for19the state.20

(b) The report must include input from the joint committee on21aging and disability and other interested stakeholders. The report22must also include an analysis of each option based on: (i) The23expected costs and benefits for participants; (ii) the total24anticipated number of participants; (iii) the projected savings to25the state medicaid program, if any; and (iv) legal and financial26risks to the state.27

(c) The department must provide status updates to the joint28legislative executive committee on aging and disability. The29feasibility study and actuarial analysis shall be completed and30submitted to the department of social and health services by December3120, 2016. The department shall submit a report, including the32director's findings and recommendations based on the feasibility33study and actuarial analysis, to the governor and the legislature by34January 1, 2017.35

(16) $6,195,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for36fiscal year 2016, $13,195,000 of the general fund—state appropriation37for fiscal year 2017, and $20,288,000 of the general fund—federal38


appropriation are provided solely to implement House Bill No. 12741(nursing home payment rates).2

(17) Within available funds, the aging and long term support3administration must create a unit within adult protective services4that specializes in the investigation of financial abuse allegations5and self-neglect allegations.6

(18) $58,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal7year 2016, $58,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal8year 2017, and $114,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation are9provided solely to implement Substitute Senate Bill No. 5877 (due10process for adult family homes).11

(19) $468,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal12year 2017 is provided solely to expand the kinship navigator program13to the Colville Indian reservation, Yakama Nation, and other tribal14areas currently without kinship navigator services.15

(20) $37,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal16year 2017 is provided solely to implement Second Substitute House17Bill No. 2726 (retirement communities). ((If the bill is not enacted18by June 30, 2016, the amount provided in this subsection shall19lapse.))20

(21) The department shall provide the legislature an analysis of21expenditures for medicaid clients served in adult family homes and22assisted living facilities by acuity level. The analysis shall23include all services provided to medicaid clients in each care24setting, including all services covered by the daily rate, and25services provided in addition to the daily rate. The department shall26submit the report to the legislature by November 15, 2016.27

(22) $308,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal28year 2017 and $77,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation are29provided solely for the implementation of Engrossed Second Substitute30Senate Bill No. 6564 (providing protections for persons with31developmental disabilities). ((If this bill is not enacted by June3230, 2016, the amounts provided in this subsection shall lapse.))33

(23) $537,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal34year 2017 and $538,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation are35provided solely for implementation of Substitute Senate Bill No. 665636(state hospital practices) ((or Engrossed Second Substitute House37Bill No. 2453 (state hospital oversight))). The department shall38contract with a nursing home facility with an enhanced staffing model39


able to care for patients coming out of western state hospital. The1department must identify and must discharge at least thirty patients2from a geriatric ward at western state hospital to alternative3settings by January 1, 2017, by utilizing enhanced services4facilities and enhanced community services plus nursing home beds.5((If neither bill is enacted by June 30, 2016, the amounts provided6in this subsection shall lapse.))7

(24) No more than $1,221,000 of the general fund—federal8appropriation may be expended for supportive housing and employment9services described in initiative 3 of the medicaid transformation10demonstration waiver currently being sought under healthier11Washington.12

(25) No more than $3,680,000 of the general fund—federal13appropriation may be expended for tailored support for older adults14and medical alternative care described in initiative 2 of the15medicaid transformation demonstration waiver currently being sought16under healthier Washington.17

Sec. 1207. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 207 (uncodified) is amended to read18as follows: 19FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES—ECONOMIC SERVICES20PROGRAM21General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . $396,066,00022General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . (($418,020,000))23 $391,314,00024General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . (($1,301,431,000))25 $1,310,773,00026General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . $1,950,00027Administrative Contingency Account—State Appropriation. . $17,000,00028



(1)(a) $152,953,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for33fiscal year 2016, (($171,299,000)) $149,163,000 of the general fund—34state appropriation for fiscal year 2017, (($779,366,000))35$781,778,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation, and36$17,000,000 of the administrative contingency account—state37appropriation are provided solely for all components of the WorkFirst38Code Rev/LL:lel 441 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

program. Within the amounts provided for the WorkFirst program, the1department may provide assistance using state-only funds for families2eligible for temporary assistance for needy families. The department3must create a WorkFirst budget structure that allows for transparent4tracking of budget units and subunits of expenditures where these5units and subunits are mutually exclusive from other department6budget units. The budget structure must include budget units for the7following: Cash assistance, child care, WorkFirst activities, and8administration of the program. Within these budget units, the9department must develop program index codes for specific activities10and develop allotments and track expenditures using these codes. The11department shall report to the office of financial management and the12relevant fiscal and policy committees of the legislature prior to13adopting the new structure and no later than December 2015.14

(b) (($316,460,000)) $302,276,000 of the amounts in (a) of this15subsection are provided solely for assistance to clients, including16grants, diversion cash assistance, and additional diversion emergency17assistance including but not limited to assistance authorized under18RCW 74.08A.210. The department may use state funds to provide support19to working families that are eligible for temporary assistance for20needy families but otherwise not receiving cash assistance.21

(c) (($163,200,000)) $162,276,000 of the amounts in (a) of this22subsection are provided solely for WorkFirst job search, education23and training activities, barrier removal services, limited English24proficiency services, and tribal assistance under RCW 74.08A.040. The25department must allocate this funding based on client outcomes and26cost effectiveness measures.27

(d) (($477,029,000)) $462,401,000 of the amounts in (a) of this28subsection are provided solely for the working connections child care29program under RCW 43.215.135. Of the amounts provided in this30subsection (1)(d), $22,040,000 of the appropriation for fiscal year312017 is provided solely for implementation of chapter 7, Laws of 2015323rd sp. sess. (early care and education system). Of the amounts33provided in this subsection (1)(d), $8,048,000 of the appropriation34for fiscal year 2017 is provided solely for a base rate increase.35This funding is for the supplemental agreement to the 2015-201736collective bargaining agreement covering family child care providers37as set forth in section 905 of this act. The amounts provided in this38subsection (d) are provided conditioned on the department of social39and health services and the department of early learning taking40Code Rev/LL:lel 442 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

additional actions to identify and reduce the backlog of overpayment1cases related to public assistance programs, including the working2connections child care program. The departments shall collaborate and3create a plan to triage overpayment cases in a manner that identifies4and prioritizes cases with large overpayments and likelihood of5fraudulent activity. The departments shall provide a quarterly report6to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the legislature7detailing the specific actions taken as a result of this subsection8(d).9

(e) (($163,928,000)) $173,940,000 of the amounts in (a) of this10subsection are provided solely for WorkFirst and working connections11child care administration and overhead. Of amounts provided in this12subsection (1)(e), $41,000 of the appropriation for fiscal year 201613is provided solely for implementation of chapter 7, Laws of 2015 3rd14sp. sess. (early care and education system).15

(f) The amounts in (b) through (((d))) (e) of this subsection16shall be expended for the programs and in the amounts specified.17However, the department may transfer up to 10 percent of funding18between (b) through (((d))) (e) of this subsection. The department19shall provide notification prior to any transfer to the office of20financial management and to the appropriate legislative committees21and the legislative-executive WorkFirst oversight task force. The22approval of the director of financial management is required prior to23any transfer under this subsection.24

(g) Beginning July 1, 2016, and each calendar quarter thereafter,25the department shall provide a maintenance of effort and26participation rate tracking report for temporary assistance for needy27families to the office of financial management, the appropriate28policy and fiscal committees of the legislature, and the legislative-29executive WorkFirst oversight task force. The report must detail the30following information for temporary assistance for needy families:31

(i) An overview of federal rules related to maintenance of32effort, excess maintenance of effort, participation rates for33temporary assistance for needy families, and the child care34development fund as it pertains to maintenance of effort and35participation rates;36

(ii) Countable maintenance of effort and excess maintenance of37effort, by source, provided for the previous federal fiscal year;38


(iii) Countable maintenance of effort and excess maintenance of1effort, by source, for the current fiscal year, including changes in2countable maintenance of effort from the previous year;3

(iv) The status of reportable federal participation rate4requirements, including any impact of excess maintenance of effort on5participation targets;6

(v) Potential new sources of maintenance of effort and progress7to obtain additional maintenance of effort; and8

(vi) A two-year projection for meeting federal block grant and9contingency fund maintenance of effort, participation targets, and10future reportable federal participation rate requirements.11

(h) In the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium, it is the intent of the12legislature to provide appropriations from the state general fund for13the purposes of (b) through (e) of this subsection if the department14does not receive additional federal temporary assistance for needy15families contingency funds in each fiscal year as assumed in the16budget outlook.17

(2) $1,657,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal18year 2016 and $1,657,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for19fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for naturalization services.20

(3) $2,366,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal21year 2016 is provided solely for employment services for refugees and22immigrants, of which $1,774,000 is provided solely for the department23to pass through to statewide refugee and immigrant assistance24organizations for limited English proficiency pathway services; and25$2,366,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal year262017 is provided solely for employment services for refugees and27immigrants, of which $1,774,000 is provided solely for the department28to pass through to statewide refugee and immigrant assistance29organizations for limited English proficiency pathway services.30

(4) On December 1, 2015, and annually thereafter, the department31must report to the legislature on all sources of funding available32for both refugee and immigrant services and naturalization services33during the current fiscal year and the amounts expended to date by34service type and funding source. The report must also include the35number of clients served and outcome data for the clients.36

(5) To ensure expenditures remain within available funds37appropriated in this section, the legislature establishes the benefit38under the state food assistance program, pursuant to RCW 74.08A.120,39


to be one hundred percent of the federal supplemental nutrition1assistance program benefit amount.2

(6) The department shall review clients receiving services3through the aged, blind, or disabled assistance program, to determine4whether they would benefit from assistance in becoming naturalized5citizens, and thus be eligible to receive federal supplemental6security income benefits. Those cases shall be given high priority7for naturalization funding through the department.8

(7) The department shall continue the interagency agreement with9the department of veterans' affairs to establish a process for10referral of veterans who may be eligible for veterans' services. This11agreement must include out-stationing department of veterans' affairs12staff in selected community service office locations in King and13Pierce counties to facilitate applications for veterans' services.14

(8) $300,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation is15provided solely for implementation of Second Substitute House Bill16No. 2877 (SNAP benefit distribution dates), provided that the17department confirms receipt of SNAP Bonus payments sufficient for the18cost of implementing the bill. ((If the bill is not enacted by June1930, 2016, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.))20

Sec. 1208. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 208 (uncodified) is amended to read21as follows: 22FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES—ALCOHOL AND23SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM24General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . $64,261,00025General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . (($66,185,000))26 $60,811,00027General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . (($519,951,000))28 $523,815,00029General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . $20,211,00030Criminal Justice Treatment Account—State31

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,478,00032Problem Gambling Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . $1,453,00033Dedicated Marijuana Account—State Appropriation34


(FY 2017). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,802,00037TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . (($720,077,000))38



conditions and limitations:3(1) Within the amounts appropriated in this section, the4

department may contract with the University of Washington and5community-based providers for the provision of the parent-child6assistance program or other specialized chemical dependency case7management providers for pregnant, post-partum, and parenting women.8For all contractors: (a) Service and other outcome data must be9provided to the department by request; and (b) indirect charges for10administering the program shall not exceed ten percent of the total11contract amount.12

(2) In accordance with RCW 70.96A.090 and 43.135.055, the13department is authorized to adopt fees for the review and approval of14treatment programs in fiscal years 2016 and 2017 as necessary to15support the costs of the regulatory program. The department's fee16schedule shall have differential rates for providers with proof of17accreditation from organizations that the department has determined18to have substantially equivalent standards to those of the19department, including but not limited to the joint commission on20accreditation of health care organizations, the commission on21accreditation of rehabilitation facilities, and the council on22accreditation. To reflect the reduced costs associated with23regulation of accredited programs, the department's fees for24organizations with such proof of accreditation must reflect the lower25cost of licensing for these programs than for other organizations26which are not accredited.27

(3) $3,500,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation (from28the substance abuse prevention and treatment federal block grant) is29provided solely for the continued funding of existing county drug and30alcohol use prevention programs.31

(4) $421,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal32year 2016, $873,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for33fiscal year 2017, and $1,787,000 of the general fund—federal34appropriation are provided solely for implementation of chapter 50,35Laws of 2015 (E2SHB 1450) (involuntary outpatient treatment). The36department must use these amounts for increases in alcohol and37substance abuse treatment associated with implementation of the bill.38


(5) $200,000 of the dedicated marijuana account—state1appropriation for fiscal year 2016 and $200,000 of the dedicated2marijuana account—state appropriation for fiscal year 2017 are3provided solely for a contract with the Washington state institute4for public policy to conduct cost-benefit evaluations of the5implementation of chapter 3, Laws of 2013 (Initiative Measure No.6502).7

(6) $500,000 of the dedicated marijuana account—state8appropriation for fiscal year 2016 and $500,000 of the dedicated9marijuana account—state appropriation for fiscal year 2017 are10provided solely to design and administer the Washington state healthy11youth survey and the Washington state young adult behavioral health12survey.13

(7) $395,000 of the dedicated marijuana account—state14appropriation for fiscal year 2016 and $396,000 of the dedicated15marijuana account—state appropriation for fiscal year 2017 are16provided solely for increasing services to pregnant and parenting17women provided through the parent child assistance program.18

(8) $250,000 of the dedicated marijuana account—state19appropriation for fiscal year 2016 and $250,000 of the dedicated20marijuana account—state appropriation for fiscal year 2017 are21provided solely for a grant to the office of superintendent of public22instruction to provide life skills training to children and youth in23schools that are in high needs communities.24

(9) $386,000 of the dedicated marijuana account—state25appropriation for fiscal year 2016 and $386,000 of the dedicated26marijuana account—state appropriation for fiscal year 2017 are27provided solely to increase prevention and treatment services28provided by tribes to children and youth.29

(10) $683,000 of the dedicated marijuana account—state30appropriation for fiscal year 2016, $2,684,000 of the dedicated31marijuana account—state appropriation for fiscal year 2017, and32$1,900,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation are provided33solely to increase residential treatment services for children and34youth.35

(11) $250,000 of the dedicated marijuana account—state36appropriation for fiscal year 2016 and $250,000 of the dedicated37marijuana account—state appropriation for fiscal year 2017 are38provided solely for training and technical assistance for the39


implementation of evidence based, research based, and promising1programs which prevent or reduce substance use disorders.2

(12) $1,000,000 of the dedicated marijuana account—state3appropriation for fiscal year 2016 and $2,434,000 of the dedicated4marijuana account—state appropriation for fiscal year 2017 are5provided solely for expenditure into the home visiting services6account.7

(13) $3,278,000 of the dedicated marijuana account—state8appropriation for fiscal year 2017 is provided solely for a9memorandum of understanding with the department of social and health10services juvenile rehabilitation administration to provide substance11abuse treatment programs for juvenile offenders. Of the amounts12provided in this subsection:13

(a) $1,130,000 of the dedicated marijuana account—state14appropriation for fiscal year 2017 is provided solely for alcohol and15substance abuse treatment programs for locally-committed offenders.16The juvenile rehabilitation administration shall award these funds as17described in section 203(3) of this act.18

(b) $282,000 of the dedicated marijuana account—state19appropriation for fiscal year 2017 is provided solely for the20expansion of evidence-based treatments and therapies as described in21section 203(4) of this act.22

(14) $2,500,000 of the dedicated marijuana account—state23appropriation for fiscal year 2016 and $2,500,000 of the dedicated24marijuana account—state appropriation for fiscal year 2017 are25provided solely for grants to community-based programs that provide26prevention services or activities to youth, including programs for27school-based resource officers. These funds must be utilized in28accordance with RCW 69.50.540.29

(15) Within the amounts provided in this section, regional30support networks must provide outpatient chemical dependency31treatment for offenders enrolled in the medicaid program who are32supervised by the department of corrections pursuant to a term of33community supervision beginning in April 2016. Effective April 1,342016, contracts with regional support networks must require that35regional support networks include in their provider network36specialized expertise in the provision of manualized, evidence-based37chemical dependency treatment services for offenders. The department38of corrections and the department of social and health services must39


develop a memorandum of understanding for department of corrections1offenders on active supervision who are medicaid eligible and meet2medical necessity for outpatient substance use disorder treatment.3The agreement will ensure that treatment services provided are4coordinated, do not result in duplication of services, and maintain5access and quality of care for the individuals being served. The6department of social and health services must provide all necessary7data, access, and reports to the department of corrections for all8department of corrections offenders that receive medicaid paid9services.10

(16) During the 2015-2017 fiscal biennium, any amounts provided11in this section that are used for case management services for12pregnant and parenting women must be contracted directly between the13department and providers rather than through contracts with14behavioral health organizations. By December 1, 2016, the department15must provide a report to the office of financial management and the16appropriate committees of the legislature on the readiness for17behavioral health organizations to assume the contracts for case18management services for pregnant and parenting women.19

(17) $100,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal20year 2016 and $100,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for21fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for parenting education services22focused on pregnant and parenting women.23

(18) Within existing appropriations, the department shall24prioritize the prevention and treatment of intravenous opiate-based25drug use.26

(19) $250,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal27year 2017 is provided solely for a contract with the Washington State28University for the research and development of a marijuana29breathalyzer.30

(20) $438,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal31year 2017 and $185,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation are32provided solely for implementation of Third Substitute House Bill No.331713 (mental health, chemical dependency). ((If the bill is not34enacted by June 30, 2016, the amounts provided in this subsection35shall lapse.))36

(21) Within the amounts appropriated in this section, the37department of social and health services and the health care38authority must provide quarterly reports to the chairs of the house39


of representatives health care and wellness committee, the house of1representatives early learning and human services committee, the2senate health care committee, and the senate human services, mental3health, and housing committee on the integration of mental health and4chemical dependency treatment purchasing through behavioral health5organizations and the southwest Washington early adopter model. These6reports must include, but are not limited to, an update on7reimbursement rates and contracts for providing residential chemical8dependency treatment; the numbers of referrals and length of stay for9patients referred to chemical dependency treatment; the timing of10authorization and payment to providers; the compatibility of patient11electronic medical record data between behavioral health12organizations, managed care organizations in the southwest Washington13regional service area, and providers; and the status of contracted14providers. Behavioral health organizations and managed care15organizations in the southwest Washington regional service area must16be required to immediately report when notified that a provider is in17jeopardy of closure. The department and the health care authority18must immediately assess whether and take actions to ensure that the19behavioral health organization or managed care plans impacted by the20provider closure have an adequate transition plan to maintain an21adequate network and provide access to medically necessary treatment22services for enrollees. These reports shall begin April 1, 2016, and23end on October 31, 2016.24

(22) Within existing appropriations for fiscal year 2017, the25department shall conduct a two-part study of substance use provider26capacity and substance use provider outcomes in the state. The27provider capacity report must provide information about publicly28funded providers, including their number, geographical location,29populations served, and treatment methodologies employed. The30provider outcome report must examine variation in client outcome for31these providers using statistical models to mitigate the impact of32case mix. Where possible, outcomes must be aligned with33specifications developed as directed by Second Substitute Senate Bill34No. 5732, (chapter 338, Laws of 2013) and Engrossed Substitute House35Bill No. 1519 (chapter 320, Laws of 2013). The two reports shall be36submitted to the governor and appropriate committees of the37legislature by June 1, 2017.38

(23) $500,000 of the criminal justice treatment account—state39appropriation is provided solely to increase funding for substance40Code Rev/LL:lel 450 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

abuse treatment and support services for offenders and to support1drug courts.2

Sec. 1209. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 209 (uncodified) is amended to read3as follows: 4FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES—VOCATIONAL5REHABILITATION PROGRAM6General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . $12,866,0007General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . (($13,353,000))8 $13,414,0009General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . (($98,491,000))10 $109,988,00011


The appropriations in this section are subject to the following14conditions and limitations: $11,510,000 of the general fund—federal15appropriation is provided solely for the department to spend existing16federal grant dollars to meet new program demands pursuant to the17WorkForce innovation and opportunity act.18

Sec. 1210. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 210 (uncodified) is amended to read19as follows: 20FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES—SPECIAL COMMITMENT21PROGRAM22General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . $39,490,00023General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . (($40,823,000))24 $42,488,00025



(1) $78,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal30year 2016 and $78,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for31fiscal year 2017 are provided solely to implement House Bill No. 105932(sexually violent predators).33

(2) The department shall review its current food services for the34special commitment center for opportunities to consolidate and35centralize, emphasizing opportunities for increased efficiency. The36


department shall consider consolidating and centralizing the1department's institutional food service by examining: (a) Consistent2daily meals across institutions; (b) off-site meal preparation and3cook-chill meals; and (c) increased use of the department of4correction's correctional industries institutional food service. Any5food service improvements must account for special diets and6consistency with established dietary intakes of the food and7nutrition board of the national research council.8

(3) Within the amounts provided in this section, the special9commitment center must explore entering into an interagency agreement10with the University of Washington. The interagency agreement would11allow the department to receive drug pricing under 340B of the public12health services act for drug purchases associated with treating13patients with hepatitis C or other diseases, whereby the university14is acting as the covered entity or safety-net provider. In15cooperation with the University of Washington, the special commitment16center must provide an estimate of the fiscal impact of a successful17agreement of this nature, to be included in the report provided to18the legislature under section 606 of this act.19

(4) The special commitment center may use funds appropriated in20this subsection to purchase goods and supplies through hospital group21purchasing organizations when it is cost-effective to do so.22

(5) $15,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal23year 2017 is provided solely for the implementation of a memorandum24of understanding between the governor and the service employees25international union healthcare 1199nw amending the collective26bargaining under chapter 41.80 RCW for the 2015-2017 fiscal biennium27as set forth in section 902 of this act. The legislature recognizes28that the memorandum of understanding was necessitated by an emergency29and an imminent jeopardy determination by the center for medicare and30medicaid services that relates to the safety and health of clients31and employees.32

Sec. 1211. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 211 (uncodified) is amended to read33as follows: 34FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES—ADMINISTRATION AND35SUPPORTING SERVICES PROGRAM36General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . $34,207,00037General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . (($34,533,000))38


$34,943,0001General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . (($41,153,000))2 $41,312,0003General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $654,0004


The appropriations in this section are subject to the following7conditions and limitations: $300,000 of the general fund—state8appropriation for fiscal year 2016 and $300,000 of the general fund—9state appropriation for fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for a10Washington state mentoring organization to continue its public-11private partnerships to provide technical assistance and training to12mentoring programs that serve at-risk youth.13

Sec. 1212. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 212 (uncodified) is amended to read14as follows: 15FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES—PAYMENTS TO OTHER16AGENCIES PROGRAM17General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . $72,717,00018General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . (($76,957,000))19 $77,640,00020General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . (($58,973,000))21 $59,216,00022


The appropriations in this section are subject to the following25conditions and limitations: $8,000 of the general fund—state26appropriation for fiscal year 2017 is provided solely to implement27chapter 240, Laws of 2015 (extended foster care).28

Sec. 1213. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 213 (uncodified) is amended to read29as follows: 30FOR THE STATE HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY31

During the 2015-2017 fiscal biennium, the health care authority32shall provide support and data as required by the office of the state33actuary in providing the legislature with health care actuarial34analysis, including providing any information in the possession of35the health care authority or available to the health care authority36


through contracts with providers, plans, insurers, consultants, or1any other entities contracting with the health care authority.2

Information technology projects or investments and proposed3projects or investments impacting time capture, payroll and payment4processes and systems, eligibility, case management, and5authorization systems within the health care authority are subject to6technical oversight by the office of the chief information officer.7

The health care authority shall not initiate any services that8require expenditure of state general fund moneys unless expressly9authorized in this act or other law. The health care authority may10seek, receive, and spend, under RCW 43.79.260 through 43.79.282,11federal moneys not anticipated in this act as long as the federal12funding does not require expenditure of state moneys for the program13in excess of amounts anticipated in this act. If the health care14authority receives unanticipated unrestricted federal moneys, those15moneys shall be spent for services authorized in this act or in any16other legislation providing appropriation authority, and an equal17amount of appropriated state general fund moneys shall lapse. Upon18the lapsing of any moneys under this subsection, the office of19financial management shall notify the legislative fiscal committees.20As used in this subsection, "unrestricted federal moneys" includes21block grants and other funds that federal law does not require to be22spent on specifically defined projects or matched on a formula basis23by state funds.24

The appropriations to the health care authority in this act shall25be expended for the programs and in the amounts specified in this26act. To the extent that appropriations in this section are27insufficient to fund actual expenditures in excess of caseload28forecasts and utilization assumptions, the authority, after May 1,29((2016)) 2017, may transfer general fund—state appropriations for30fiscal year ((2016)) 2017 that are provided solely for a specified31purpose. The authority shall not transfer funds, and the director of32financial management shall not approve the transfer, unless the33transfer is consistent with the objective of conserving, to the34maximum extent possible, the expenditure of state funds. The director35of financial management shall notify the appropriate fiscal36committees of the senate and house of representatives in writing37seven days prior to approving any allotment modifications or38transfers under this subsection. The written notification shall39include a narrative explanation and justification of the changes,40Code Rev/LL:lel 454 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

along with expenditures and allotments by budget unit and1appropriation, both before and after any allotment modifications or2transfers.3

(1) MEDICAL ASSISTANCE4General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016) . . . . . . $1,950,827,0005General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . (($2,054,119,000))6 $1,991,767,0007General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . (($11,217,550,000))8 $11,148,042,0009General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . (($70,787,000))10 $82,590,00011Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Care Systems12

Trust Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $15,086,00013Hospital Safety Net Assessment Account—State14

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($689,942,000))15 $686,952,00016Medicaid Fraud Penalty Account—State Appropriation. . . . $18,491,00017Medical Aid Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . $528,00018Dedicated Marijuana Account—State Appropriation19

(FY 2016). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,791,00020Dedicated Marijuana Account—State Appropriation21

(FY 2017). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($12,979,000))22 $14,572,00023State Health Care Authority Administration Account—State24

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($106,000))25 $68,00026

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . (($16,038,206,000))27$15,916,714,00028


(a) $35,794,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for31fiscal year 2016 is provided solely for medicaid services based on32the February caseload and medicaid forecasts contingent upon: (i)33Transfer of the medicaid forecast function to the office of financial34management, by July 1, 2016; (ii) the authority executing necessary,35timely data sharing agreements with the office of the state actuary;36(iii) the authority providing support and data as required by the37office of the state actuary necessary in providing the legislature38


with health care actuarial analysis, including providing any1information in the possession of the health care authority or2available to the health care authority through contracts with3providers, plans, insurers, consultants, or any other entities4contracting with the health care authority; (iv) transfer of the5administration of the managed care actuarial rate setting contract6from the authority to the office of financial management; and (v) the7authority consulting with the medical assistance forecast work group8prior to accepting the actuarial contractor's managed care rate9recommendations.10

(b) (($121,599,000)) $134,286,000 of the general fund—state11appropriation for fiscal year 2017 is provided solely for holding12medicaid managed care capitation rates flat at calendar year ((2016))132017 levels in state fiscal year and calendar year 2017. To achieve14this target, the authority shall engage with a group composed of the15office of financial management, the medicaid forecast work group, and16the managed care plans on a range of strategies developed both by the17authority and the group. The authority shall obtain actuarial18analysis, support, and recommendations during this process, and the19state actuary shall obtain independent actuarial analysis. By August201, 2016, the authority shall present the progress made on the21initiative to the joint select committee on health care, identifying22any possible changes in statute needed to achieve the goal and the23possible impacts on clients. The authority shall complete the plan24and report to the appropriate committees of the legislature by25October 1, 2016.26

(c) $1,894,672,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for27fiscal year 2016 and (($1,915,233,000)) $1,845,026,000 of the general28fund—state appropriation for fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for29medicaid services and the medicaid program. However, the authority30shall not accept or expend any federal funds received under a31medicaid transformation demonstration waiver currently being sought32under healthier Washington, except as described in (d) through33(((g))) (e) of this subsection, until specifically approved and34appropriated by the legislature.35

(d) No more than (($127,336,000)) $121,050,000 of the general36fund—federal appropriation and $12,226,000 of the general fund—local37appropriation may be expended for transformation through accountable38communities of health described in initiative 1 of the medicaid39


transformation demonstration waiver currently being sought under1healthier Washington, including preventing youth drug use. The2authority shall not increase general fund—state expenditures on this3initiative. The authority shall report to the fiscal committees of4the legislature all expenditures under this subsection and shall5provide such fiscal data in the manner, form, and time requested by6the legislative fiscal committees.7

(e) ((No more than $5,223,000 of the general fund—federal8appropriation may be expended for tailored support for older adults9and medicaid alternative care described in initiative 2 of the10medicaid transformation demonstration waiver currently being sought11under healthier Washington. The authority shall not increase general12fund—state expenditures on this initiative. The authority shall13report to the fiscal committees of the legislature all expenditures14under this subsection and shall provide such fiscal data in the15manner, form, and time requested by the legislative fiscal16committees.17

(f))) No more than (($9,425,000)) $5,392,000 of the general fund—18federal appropriation may be expended for supportive housing and19supportive employment services described in initiative 3(((a))) of20the medicaid transformation demonstration waiver currently being21sought under healthier Washington. The authority shall not increase22general fund—state expenditures on this initiative. The authority23shall report to the fiscal committees of the legislature all24expenditures under this subsection and shall provide such fiscal data25in the manner, form, and time requested by the legislative fiscal26committees.27

(((g) No more than $5,567,000 of the general fund—federal28appropriation may be expended for supportive employment services29described in initiative 3(b) of the medicaid transformation30demonstration waiver currently being sought under healthier31Washington. The authority shall not increase general fund—state32expenditures on this initiative. The authority shall report to the33fiscal committees of the legislature all expenditures under this34subsection and shall provide such fiscal data in the manner, form,35and time requested by the legislative fiscal committees.36

(h))) (f) Sufficient amounts are appropriated in this subsection37to implement the medicaid expansion as defined in the social security38act, section 1902(a)(10)(A)(i)(VIII).39


(((i))) (g) The legislature finds that medicaid payment rates, as1calculated by the health care authority pursuant to the2appropriations in this act, bear a reasonable relationship to the3costs incurred by efficiently and economically operated facilities4for providing quality services and will be sufficient to enlist5enough providers so that care and services are available to the6extent that such care and services are available to the general7population in the geographic area. The legislature finds that the8cost reports, payment data from the federal government, historical9utilization, economic data, and clinical input constitute reliable10data upon which to determine the payment rates.11

(((j))) (h) Based on quarterly expenditure reports and caseload12forecasts, if the health care authority estimates that expenditures13for the medical assistance program will exceed the appropriations,14the health care authority shall take steps including but not limited15to reduction of rates or elimination of optional services to reduce16expenditures so that total program costs do not exceed the annual17appropriation authority.18

(((k))) (i) In determining financial eligibility for medicaid-19funded services, the health care authority is authorized to disregard20recoveries by Holocaust survivors of insurance proceeds or other21assets, as defined in RCW 48.104.030.22

(((l))) (j) The legislature affirms that it is in the state's23interest for Harborview medical center to remain an economically24viable component of the state's health care system.25

(((m))) (k) When a person is ineligible for medicaid solely by26reason of residence in an institution for mental diseases, the health27care authority shall provide the person with the same benefits as he28or she would receive if eligible for medicaid, using state-only funds29to the extent necessary.30

(((n))) (l) $4,261,000 of the general fund—state appropriation31for fiscal year 2016, $4,261,000 of the general fund—state32appropriation for fiscal year 2017, and $8,522,000 of the general33fund—federal appropriation are provided solely for low-income34disproportionate share hospital payments.35

(((o))) (m) Within the amounts appropriated in this section, the36health care authority shall provide disproportionate share hospital37payments to hospitals that provide services to children in the38children's health program who are not eligible for services under39


Title XIX or XXI of the federal social security act due to their1citizenship status.2

(((p))) (n) $6,000,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation3is provided solely for supplemental payments to nursing homes4operated by public hospital districts. The public hospital district5shall be responsible for providing the required nonfederal match for6the supplemental payment, and the payments shall not exceed the7maximum allowable under federal rules. It is the legislature's intent8that the payments shall be supplemental to and shall not in any way9offset or reduce the payments calculated and provided in accordance10with part E of chapter 74.46 RCW. It is the legislature's further11intent that costs otherwise allowable for rate-setting and settlement12against payments under chapter 74.46 RCW shall not be disallowed13solely because such costs have been paid by revenues retained by the14nursing home from these supplemental payments. The supplemental15payments are subject to retrospective interim and final cost16settlements based on the nursing homes' as-filed and final medicare17cost reports. The timing of the interim and final cost settlements18shall be at the health care authority's discretion. During either the19interim cost settlement or the final cost settlement, the health care20authority shall recoup from the public hospital districts the21supplemental payments that exceed the medicaid cost limit and/or the22medicare upper payment limit. The health care authority shall apply23federal rules for identifying the eligible incurred medicaid costs24and the medicare upper payment limit.25

(((q))) (o) The health care authority shall continue the26inpatient hospital certified public expenditures program for the272015-2017 fiscal biennium. The program shall apply to all public28hospitals, including those owned or operated by the state, except29those classified as critical access hospitals or state psychiatric30institutions. The health care authority shall submit reports to the31governor and legislature by November 1, 2015, and by November 1,322016, that evaluate whether savings continue to exceed costs for this33program. If the certified public expenditures (CPE) program in its34current form is no longer cost-effective to maintain, the health care35authority shall submit a report to the governor and legislature36detailing cost-effective alternative uses of local, state, and37federal resources as a replacement for this program. During fiscal38year 2016 and fiscal year 2017, hospitals in the program shall be39paid and shall retain one hundred percent of the federal portion of40Code Rev/LL:lel 459 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

the allowable hospital cost for each medicaid inpatient fee-for-1service claim payable by medical assistance and one hundred percent2of the federal portion of the maximum disproportionate share hospital3payment allowable under federal regulations. Inpatient medicaid4payments shall be established using an allowable methodology that5approximates the cost of claims submitted by the hospitals. Payments6made to each hospital in the program in each fiscal year of the7biennium shall be compared to a baseline amount. The baseline amount8will be determined by the total of (a) the inpatient claim payment9amounts that would have been paid during the fiscal year had the10hospital not been in the CPE program based on the reimbursement rates11developed, implemented, and consistent with policies approved in the122015-2017 biennial operating appropriations act and in effect on July131, 2015, (b) one-half of the indigent assistance disproportionate14share hospital payment amounts paid to and retained by each hospital15during fiscal year 2005, and (c) all of the other disproportionate16share hospital payment amounts paid to and retained by each hospital17during fiscal year 2005 to the extent the same disproportionate share18hospital programs exist in the 2015-2017 fiscal biennium. If payments19during the fiscal year exceed the hospital's baseline amount, no20additional payments will be made to the hospital except the federal21portion of allowable disproportionate share hospital payments for22which the hospital can certify allowable match. If payments during23the fiscal year are less than the baseline amount, the hospital will24be paid a state grant equal to the difference between payments during25the fiscal year and the applicable baseline amount. Payment of the26state grant shall be made in the applicable fiscal year and27distributed in monthly payments. The grants will be recalculated and28redistributed as the baseline is updated during the fiscal year. The29grant payments are subject to an interim settlement within eleven30months after the end of the fiscal year. A final settlement shall be31performed. To the extent that either settlement determines that a32hospital has received funds in excess of what it would have received33as described in this subsection, the hospital must repay the excess34amounts to the state when requested. $14,014,000 of the general fund—35state appropriation for fiscal year 2016 and (($9,700,000))36$4,901,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal year372017 are provided solely for state grants for the participating38hospitals.39


(((r))) (p) The health care authority shall seek public-private1partnerships and federal funds that are or may become available to2provide on-going support for outreach and education efforts under the3federal children's health insurance program reauthorization act of42009.5

(((s))) (q) The health care authority shall target funding for6maternity support services towards pregnant women with factors that7lead to higher rates of poor birth outcomes, including hypertension,8a preterm or low birth weight birth in the most recent previous9birth, a cognitive deficit or developmental disability, substance10abuse, severe mental illness, unhealthy weight or failure to gain11weight, tobacco use, or African American or Native American race. The12health care authority shall prioritize evidence-based practices for13delivery of maternity support services. To the extent practicable,14the health care authority shall develop a mechanism to increase15federal funding for maternity support services by leveraging local16public funding for those services.17

(((t))) (r) Within the amounts appropriated in this section, the18authority shall identify strategies to improve patient adherence to19treatment plans for diabetes and implement these strategies as a20pilot through one health home program to be identified by the21authority. The authority shall report to the governor and legislature22in December 2015 on patient outcomes and cost savings derived from23new adherence strategies in the health home model and make24recommendations for improving the strategies.25

(((u))) (s) Managed care contracts must incorporate26accountability measures that monitor patient health and improved27health outcomes, and shall include an expectation that each patient28receive a wellness examination that documents the baseline health29status and allows for monitoring of health improvements and outcome30measures.31

(((v))) (t) $88,000 of the medicaid fraud penalty account—state32appropriation and $567,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation33are provided solely to implement the conversion to the tenth version34of the world health organization's international classification of35diseases.36

(((w))) (u) Sufficient amounts are appropriated in this section37for the authority to provide an adult dental benefit.38

(((x))) (v) The health care authority shall coordinate with the39department of social and health services to provide referrals to the40Code Rev/LL:lel 461 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

Washington health benefit exchange for clients that will be1ineligible for medicaid.2

(((y))) (w) To facilitate a single point of entry across public3and medical assistance programs, and to maximize the use of federal4funding, the health care authority, the department of social and5health services, and the health benefit exchange will coordinate6efforts to expand HealthPlanfinder access to public assistance and7medical eligibility staff. No later than October 1, 2015, the health8care authority shall complete medicaid applications in the9HealthPlanfinder for households receiving or applying for medical10assistance benefits.11

(((z))) (x) $90,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for12fiscal year 2016, $90,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for13fiscal year 2017, and $180,000 of the general fund—federal14appropriation are provided solely to continue operation by a15nonprofit organization of a toll-free hotline that assists families16to learn about and enroll in the apple health for kids program.17

(((aa))) (y) The appropriations in this section reflect savings18and efficiencies by transferring children receiving medical care19provided through fee-for-service to medical care provided through20managed care.21

(((bb))) (z) Within the amounts appropriated in this section, the22authority shall reimburse for primary care services provided by23naturopathic physicians.24

(((cc))) (aa) Within the amounts appropriated in this section,25the authority shall continue to provide coverage for pregnant teens26that qualify under existing pregnancy medical programs, but whose27eligibility for pregnancy related services would otherwise end due to28the application of the new modified adjusted gross income eligibility29standard.30

(((dd))) (bb) Sufficient amounts are appropriated in this section31to remove the mental health visit limit and to provide the shingles32vaccine and screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment33benefits that are available in the medicaid alternative benefit plan34in the classic medicaid benefit plan.35

(((ee))) (cc) $227,000 of the general fund—state appropriation36for fiscal year 2016, $461,000 of the general fund—state37appropriation for fiscal year 2017, and $734,000 of the general fund—38


federal appropriation are provided solely to implement Substitute1Senate Bill No. 5317 (enhanced autism screening - bright futures).2

(((ff))) (dd) $4,278,000 of the general fund—private/local3appropriation and $9,835,000 of the general fund—federal4appropriation are provided solely to implement House Bill No. 20075(emergency medical transportation).6

(((gg))) (ee) Within amounts appropriated in this section, the7health care authority shall conduct a review of its adult dental8program in cooperation with and utilizing resources from Washington9dental services foundation. The authority shall develop a plan to10implement an expanded oral health care program for adults with11diabetes and pregnant women. A report summarizing the authority's12implementation plan and an estimation of cost savings must be13submitted to the governor and the appropriate committees of the14legislature by December 1, 2015.15

(((hh))) (ff) No more than $452,000 of the general fund—state16appropriation for fiscal year 2016 and no more than $723,000 of the17general fund—state appropriation for fiscal year 2017 may be expended18for reimbursement for nonhospital based rural health clinics auditing19costs to complete annual payment reconciliations for calendar years202011-2013 as required under 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1396a (bb)(5)(A). The21department shall use the agreed-upon procedures to complete the22reconciliations. Nonhospital-based clinics shall be reimbursed for23the cost of auditing using the agreed-upon procedures for payment24reconciliation for this time period only.25

(((ii))) (gg) The appropriations in this section represent a26transfer of expenditure authority of $2,333,000 of the general fund—27federal appropriation for fiscal year 2016 and $1,782,000 of the28general fund—federal appropriation for fiscal year 2017 to the office29of financial management to implement Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill30No. 5084 (all payer claims database).31

(((jj))) (hh) Pursuant to RCW 41.06.142(3), the authority shall32implement a pilot program within existing resources to understand the33nature and depth of potential fraud, waste, and abuse and the34creation of operational efficiencies within the provider and35beneficiary system. The pilot program shall examine streamlining36provider enrollment and compliance within the current affordable care37act screening requirements and include a post-enrollment review of38those currently enrolled in medicaid to determine if there have been39


changes in demographics, including but not limited to becoming1deceased, incarcerated, or residing out of state. The pilot program2shall be conducted by the authority in partnership with a third-party3vendor that uses national public records data as well as provider-4specific data. The authority shall prepare a report to the governor5and legislative fiscal committees by December 15, 2015.6

(((kk))) (ii) Within amounts appropriated in this section, the7health care authority shall conduct a review of its federally8qualified health center encounter rates and rural health center9encounter rates in comparison to current uniform medical plan rates10for the same or similar services. The authority shall consult with11the centers for medicare and medicaid services to determine whether12federally qualified encounter rates may be adjusted to uniform13medical plan rates as a reasonable proxy to cost. The authority must14submit a report to the governor and the appropriate committees of the15legislature that includes which encounter rates exceed uniform16medical rates, the amount by which the rates are exceeded, and the17annual cost of paying above uniform medical rates. The report shall18also include the steps the authority has taken with the centers for19medicare and medicaid services to ensure that rates bear a reasonable20relationship to costs incurred by efficiently and economically21operated facilities, including whether uniform medical plan or22commercial rates may be considered a reasonable proxy to cost. The23report must be submitted by January 1, 2016. By September 15, 2016,24the authority is directed to directly consult with the centers for25medicaid and medicare services to determine whether federally26qualified encounter rates may be adjusted to uniform medical plan27rates as a reasonable proxy to cost and resubmit the report to28include the results of this consultation.29

(((ll))) (jj) $1,035,000 of the general fund—state appropriation30for fiscal year 2016, $965,000 of the general fund—state31appropriation for fiscal year 2017, and $1,846,000 of the general32fund—federal appropriation are provided solely for customer service33staff to reduce call wait times and improve the number of calls34answered by the authority.35

(((mm))) (kk) $386,000 of the general fund—state appropriation36for fiscal year 2016, $361,000 of the general fund—state37appropriation for fiscal year 2017, and $2,018,000 of the general38fund—federal appropriation are provided solely for additional staff39


to support timely resolution of eligibility-related issues for1medicaid clients.2

(((nn))) (ll)(i) $123,000 of the general fund—state appropriation3for fiscal year 2016, (($118,000)) $85,000 of the general fund—state4appropriation for fiscal year 2017, (($48,000)) $41,000 of the state5health care authority administrative account—state appropriation, and6(($312,000)) $270,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation are7provided solely to establish the bleeding disorder collaborative for8care.9

(ii) The collaborative must consist of three representatives from10the authority, three representatives from the largest organization in11Washington representing patients with bleeding disorders, two12representatives from state designated bleeding disorder centers of13excellence, and two representatives of federally funded hemophilia14treatment centers based in Washington. The collaborative may invite15the participation of other persons with expertise that may assist the16collaborative in its responsibilities. The collaborative shall adopt17a transparent process that allows for public comment prior to the18final adoption of any evidence-based practice.19

(iii) The collaborative shall:20(A) Identify and develop evidence-based practices to improve care21

to patients with bleeding disorders with specific attention to health22care cost reduction. To the extent that evidence-based practices are23unavailable, the collaborative shall research and create the24practices or compile the necessary information. In the event that25research on evidence is incomplete, the collaborative may consider26research-based practices or emerging best practices;27

(B) Make recommendations regarding the dissemination of the28evidence-based practices to relevant health care professionals and29support service providers and propose options for incorporating30evidence-based practices into their treatment regimens; and31

(C) Assist the authority in the development of a cost-benefit32analysis regarding the use of evidence-based practices for specific33populations in state-purchased health care programs.34

(iv) The authority shall report to the governor and the35legislature by September 1, 2016, regarding the evidence-based36practices that have been developed, the clinical and fiscal37implications of their implementation, and a strategy for38


disseminating the practices and incorporating their use among health1care professionals in various state-financed health care programs.2

(((oo))) (mm) The authority shall use revenue appropriated from3the dedicated marijuana fund for contracts with community health4centers under RCW 69.50.540 in lieu of general fund—state payments to5community health centers for services provided to medical assistance6clients, and it is the intent of the legislature that this policy7will be continued in subsequent fiscal biennia.8

(((pp))) (nn) In collaboration with the state hospital9association, the authority shall develop and implement a process to10review hospital cost report information for new, in-state hospital11psychiatric inpatient services that have not had provider specific12costs and determine the hospital-specific per diem rate as currently13defined for existing providers of psychiatric inpatient services. As14a result of this action, the authority shall not incur expenditures15in the current biennium. The authority shall report to the office of16financial management and appropriate committees of the legislature17the following information no later than October 1, 2017:18

(i) The number of potential new psychiatric beds;19(ii) The number of potential new psychiatric beds that were20

previously designated as acute beds;21(iii) The total estimated costs for all new potential psychiatric22

beds;23(iv) The potential savings or expenditures derived from change in24

bed type usage; and25(v) The state fiscal years in which potential costs and savings26

are likely to incur.27(((qq))) (oo) To further the goals of better care, better health28

outcomes, and reduced per capita costs of health care, the authority29shall review its reimbursement methods and rates for births performed30at birth centers. The authority shall report to the governor and31appropriate committees of the legislature by October 15, 2016, with32recommendations for adjusting reimbursement methods and levels,33improving access to care, improving the cesarean section rate, and34savings options for utilizing birth centers as an alternative to35hospitals.36

(((rr))) (pp) The authority shall submit reports to the governor37and the legislature by September 15, 2016, and by September 15, 2017,38that delineate the number of individuals in medicaid managed care, by39carrier, age, gender, and eligibility category, receiving40Code Rev/LL:lel 466 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

preventative services and vaccinations. The reports should include1baseline and benchmark information from the previous two fiscal years2and should be inclusive of, but not limited to, services recommended3under the United States preventative services task force, advisory4committee on immunization practices, early and periodic screening,5diagnostic, and treatment (EPSDT) guidelines, and other relevant6preventative and vaccination medicaid guidelines and requirements.7

(((ss))) (qq) Within amounts appropriated in this section, the8authority shall implement Substitute Senate Bill No. 6430 (continuity9of care) to update the ProviderOne and HealthPlanFinder systems to10allow suspension rather than termination of medical assistance11benefits for persons who are incarcerated or committed to a state12hospital subject to the same conditions, limitations, and review13provided in section 705 (3) through (6), chapter 4, Laws of 2015 3rd14sp. sess. (Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 6052).15

(((tt))) (rr) Within amounts appropriated within this section,16the authority is directed to increase reimbursement rates for17licensed practical nurses and registered nurses providing skilled18nursing services in a home setting by $10.00 per hour. This increase19shall be offset by decreases in inpatient hospitalization. The20authority is directed to work in collaboration with the home health21association and the Washington state hospital association to develop22a plan to show how improved access to home health nursing reduces23potentially preventable readmissions, increases access to care,24reduces hospital length of stay, and prevents overall hospital25admissions for clients receiving private-duty nursing, medically26intensive care, or home health benefits. The authority shall submit a27report to the governor and appropriate committees of the legislature28by December 15, 2016, with details of this plan.29

(((uu))) (ss) The appropriations in this section include specific30funds for the purpose of implementing Engrossed Second Substitute31House Bill No. 2439 (youth mental health).32

(((vv))) (tt) Within the amounts appropriated in this section,33the health care authority in cooperation with the Washington dental34services foundation, the Washington state dental association, and35other interested stakeholders shall develop a plan to increase access36to care by expanding the medicaid dental network through contracting37out the administration of the medicaid dental program. This plan38shall include but not be limited to engaging dental expertise in the39administration, improving the provider and patient experience,40Code Rev/LL:lel 467 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

aligning the benefit package with evidence-based care, and beginning1to test innovative models of delivery consistent with the goals of2the healthier Washington initiative. The authority shall also review3options to include contracting with one or more medicaid managed care4plans or a third-party administrator. The report summarizing the5authority's implementation plan and an estimate of the cost to6execute this plan must be submitted to the governor and the7appropriate committees of the legislature by December 1, 2016. The8plan shall not be implemented until specifically authorized by the9legislature.10

(((ww))) (uu) $608,000 of the general fund—state appropriation11for fiscal year 2017 is provided solely to implement the provider12access line (PAL) plus pilot program. For purposes of the PAL plus13pilot program, the authority shall work in collaboration with faculty14from the University of Washington working on the integration of15mental health and medical care.16

(i) The PAL plus service is targeted to help children and17families with medicaid coverage who have mental health concerns not18already being served by the regional support network system or other19local specialty care providers, and who instead receive treatment20from their primary care providers. Services must be offered by21regionally based and multipractice shared mental health service22providers who deliver in person and over the telephone the following23services upon primary care request:24

(A) Evaluation and diagnostic support;25(B) Individual patient care progress tracking;26(C) Behavior management coaching; and27(D) Other evidence supported psychosocial care supports which are28

delivered as an early and easily accessed intervention for families.29(ii) The PAL team of child psychiatrists and psychologists shall30

provide mental health service providers with training and support,31weekly care plan reviews and support on their caseloads, and direct32patient evaluations for selected enhanced assessments, and must33utilize a shared electronic reporting and tracking system to ensure34that children not improving are identified as such and helped to35receive additional services. The PAL team shall promote the36appropriate use of cognitive behavioral therapies and other37treatments which are empirically supported or evidence-based and38encourage providers to use psychotropic medications as a last resort.39


(iii) The authority shall monitor PAL plus service outcomes,1including, but not limited to:2

(A) Characteristics of the population being served;3(B) Process measures of service utilization;4(C) Behavioral health symptom rating scale outcomes of5

individuals and aggregate rating scale outcomes of populations of6children served;7

(D) Claims data comparison of implementation versus non-8implementation regions;9

(E) Service referral patterns to local specialty mental health10care providers; and11

(F) Family and provider feedback.12(iv) By December 31, 2017, the authority shall make a preliminary13

evaluation of the viability of a statewide PAL plus service program14and report to the appropriate committees of the legislature, with a15final evaluation report due by December 31, 2018. The final report16must include recommendations on sustainability and leveraging funds17through behavioral health and managed care organizations.18

(2) PUBLIC EMPLOYEES BENEFITS BOARD AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS19PROGRAMS20State Health Care Authority Administration Account—21

State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($38,732,000))22 $35,671,00023

The appropriation in this subsection is subject to the following24conditions and limitations:25

(a) $162,000 of the state health care authority administration26account—state appropriation is for the health care authority to work27with participating employers to minimize employer penalties that may28be incurred by employers not providing health benefit coverage for29part-time employees that are defined as full-time employees under the30employer shared responsibility provisions of the federal affordable31care act.32

(b)(i) The state employer contribution for state employee33insurance benefits is reduced for fiscal year 2017 from $894 per34month to $888 per month. Reductions are achieved while maintaining35fully funded reserves through the use of accumulated surplus funds36due to reduced claims costs, and reduced litigation costs due to the37settlement of the litigation in the four Moore, et al. v. Health Care38Authority and the state of Washington cases. The authority is39Code Rev/LL:lel 469 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

required to review the effectiveness of the wellness program known as1smarthealth, and report to the appropriate committees of the2legislature on the effectiveness of the wellness program on a3quarterly basis beginning no later than June 30, 2016. The4effectiveness report shall include information on the contractors'5communication strategies, rates of employee engagement, and the6identification and quarterly measurement of employee wellness outcome7criteria, such as the rates of sick leave use and of improvements in8chronic medical conditions among wellness plan participants. Prior to9procuring contracts for health insurance and services for the 201710calendar year, the authority shall also present the findings on the11effectiveness of the wellness plan, including per plan member and per12wellness plan-participant costs of the wellness program at a public13meeting of the public employees' benefits board.14

(ii) The authority and the public employees' benefits board shall15consult with the Washington state institute for public policy on the16cost-effectiveness of the wellness plan and any changes to the plan17that can be made to increase the health care efficiency of the18wellness plan.19

(iii) The authority and the public employees' benefits board20shall ensure that procurement for employee health benefits during the212017-2019 fiscal biennium is consistent with the funding limitations22provided in sections 908 through 910 of this act.23

(3) HEALTH BENEFIT EXCHANGE24General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . $5,942,00025General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . . . $5,184,00026General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . (($49,410,000))27 $47,986,00028Health Benefit Exchange Account—State Appropriation. (($50,503,000))29 $52,736,00030



(a) The receipt and use of medicaid funds provided to the health35benefit exchange from the health care authority are subject to36compliance with state and federal regulations and policies governing37the Washington apple health programs, including timely and proper38application, eligibility, and enrollment procedures.39Code Rev/LL:lel 470 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

(b) $4,755,000 of the health benefit exchange account—state1appropriation and $5,069,000 of the general fund—federal2appropriation are provided solely for the customer service call3center.4

(c) $577,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal5year 2016, $810,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for6fiscal year 2017, $3,606,000 of the health benefit exchange account—7state appropriation, and $1,389,000 of the general fund—federal8appropriation are provided solely for in-person assisters and9outreach to help individuals and families complete applications for10health coverage.11

(d) $1,417,000 of the health benefit exchange account—state12appropriation and $8,218,000 of the general fund—federal13appropriation are provided solely to fund the design, development,14implementation, operation, and maintenance of the health benefit15exchange's information technology systems.16

(e) The authority shall require the exchange to submit to the17authority and the appropriate committees of the legislature by18September 30, 2015, and September 30, 2016, a detailed report19including:20

(i) Salaries of all current employees of the exchange, including21starting salary, any increases received, and the basis for any22increases; and23

(ii) Salary, overtime, and compensation policies for staff of the24exchange.25

(f) The authority shall require the exchange to submit to the26authority and the appropriate committees of the legislature on a27monthly basis:28

(i) A report of all expenses; and29(ii) Beginning and ending fund balances, by fund source; and30(iii) Any contracts or contract amendments signed by the31

exchange; and32(iv) An accounting of staff required to operate the exchange33

broken out by full time equivalent positions, contracted employees,34temporary staff, and any other relevant designation that indicates35the staffing level of the exchange.36

(g)(i) By July 31, 2016, the authority shall make a payment of37half the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal year 2017 and38half the health benefit exchange account—state appropriation to the39


health benefit exchange. By January 31, 2017, the authority shall1make a payment of the remaining half of the general fund—state2appropriation for fiscal year 2017 and the remaining half of the3health benefit exchange account—state appropriation to the health4benefit exchange.5

(ii) The exchange shall monitor actual to projected revenues and6make necessary adjustments in expenditures or carrier assessments to7ensure expenditures do not exceed actual revenues.8

(iii) Payments made from general fund—state appropriation and9health benefit exchange account—state appropriation shall be10available for expenditure for no longer than the period of the11appropriation from which it was made. When the actual cost of12materials and services have been fully determined, and in no event13later than the lapsing of the appropriation, any unexpended balance14of the payment shall be returned to the authority for credit to the15fund or account from which it was made, and under no condition shall16expenditures exceed actual revenue.17

(iv) As the state designated medicaid agency, the authority is18responsible for maximizing the recovery of federal medicaid dollars19and the timely application and follow-up for obtaining federal20approval of advanced planning documents (APD). The authority shall21work with the exchange to submit an APD that maximizes the recovery22of medicaid costs incurred by the exchange, including indirect23administrative and operational costs, no later than sixty days after24the enactment of the omnibus appropriations act each year.25

(h) $70,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal26year 2016, $38,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal27year 2017, $204,000 of the health benefit exchange account—state28appropriation, and $110,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation29are provided solely for improvements to the health benefit exchange30financial system.31

Sec. 1214. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 214 (uncodified) is amended to read32as follows: 33FOR THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION34General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . $2,091,00035General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . (($2,092,000))36 $2,279,00037General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . $2,307,00038



Sec. 1215. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 216 (uncodified) is amended to read3as follows: 4FOR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING COMMISSION5General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . $18,996,0006General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . (($17,543,000))7 $19,467,0008General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . (($4,745,000))9 $5,715,00010Death Investigations Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . $148,0001124/7 Sobriety Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $30,00012Municipal Criminal Justice Assistance Account—13

State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $460,00014Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority Account—15

State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($7,668,000))16 $7,632,00017



(1) $5,000,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal22year 2016 and $5,000,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for23fiscal year 2017, are provided to the Washington association of24sheriffs and police chiefs solely to verify the address and residency25of registered sex offenders and kidnapping offenders under RCW269A.44.130. The association may use no more than $50,000 per fiscal27year of the amounts provided on program management activities.28

(2) $605,280 of the general fund—local appropriation is provided29solely to purchase ammunition for the basic law enforcement academy.30Jurisdictions shall reimburse to the criminal justice training31commission the costs of ammunition, based on the average cost of32ammunition per cadet, for cadets that they enroll in the basic law33enforcement academy.34

(3) The criminal justice training commission may not run a basic35law enforcement academy class of fewer than 30 students.36


fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for a school safety program. The1commission, in collaboration with the school safety center advisory2committee, shall provide the school safety training for all school3administrators and school safety personnel hired after the effective4date of this section.5

(5) $96,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal6year 2016 and $96,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for7fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the school safety center8within the commission. The safety center shall act as an information9dissemination and resource center when an incident occurs in a school10district in Washington or in another state, coordinate activities11relating to school safety, and review and approve manuals and12curricula used for school safety models and training. Through an13interagency agreement, the commission shall provide funding for the14office of the superintendent of public instruction to continue to15develop and maintain a school safety information web site. The school16safety center advisory committee shall develop and revise the17training program, using the best practices in school safety, for all18school safety personnel. The commission shall provide research-19related programs in school safety and security issues beneficial to20both law enforcement and schools.21

(6) $123,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal22year 2016 and $123,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for23fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the costs of providing24statewide advanced driving training with the use of a driving25simulator.26

(7) $644,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal27year 2016 and $595,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for28fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for implementation of Second29Substitute Senate Bill No. 5311 (crisis intervention training).30

(8) $250,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal31year 2016 and $250,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for32fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the criminal justice33training commission to develop and deliver research-based programs to34instruct, guide, and support local law enforcement agencies in35fostering the "guardian philosophy" of policing, which emphasizes de-36escalating conflicts and reducing the use of force.37



fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for deposit into the1nonappropriated Washington internet crimes against children account2for the implementation of Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 52153(internet crimes against children).4

(10) $300,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal5year 2017 is provided solely to the Washington association of6sheriffs and police chiefs to fund pilot projects for law enforcement7agencies in Spokane, Spokane Valley, and Spokane County to set up8auto theft task forces in high risk locations and increase the use of9teams devoted to combating residential burglary.10

(11) $5,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal11year 2017 is provided solely for the purpose of implementing House12Bill No. 1448 (suicide threat response).13

Sec. 1216. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 217 (uncodified) is amended to read14as follows: 15FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES16General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . $16,307,00017General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . . . $17,611,00018General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . $11,876,00019Asbestos Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . $1,177,00020Electrical License Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . $48,157,00021Farm Labor Contractor Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . $28,00022Worker and Community Right-to-Know Account—23

State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $972,00024Public Works Administration Account—State25

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,629,00026Manufactured Home Installation Training Account—27

State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $355,00028Accident Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . (($281,472,000))29 $282,767,00030Accident Account—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . (($13,626,000))31 $14,501,00032Medical Aid Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . (($296,297,000))33 $297,066,00034Medical Aid Account—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . (($3,186,000))35 $3,341,00036Plumbing Certificate Account—State Appropriation. . . . . $1,783,00037Pressure Systems Safety Account—State38Code Rev/LL:lel 475 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft




year 2016 and $250,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for7fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for implementation of chapter8100, Laws of 2015 (Substitute Senate Bill No. 5897).9

(2) $2,300,000 of the medical aid account—state appropriation is10provided solely for implementation of chapter 137, Laws of 201511(Substitute House Bill No. 1496).12

(3) $494,000 of the medical aid account—state appropriation and13$1,580,000 of the accident fund—state appropriation are provided14solely for continuation of the logger safety initiative.15

(4) $4,923,000 of the medical aid account—state appropriation and16$4,924,000 of the accident fund—state appropriation are provided17solely for the first phase of the department's plan to replace its18labor and industries industrial insurance information technology19system subject to the same conditions, limitations, and review20provided in section 705 (3) through (6) of this act.21

(5) $3,548,000 of the electrical license account—state22appropriation is provided solely for the department to develop a23modern and mobile information technology system for its electrical24inspection program subject to the same conditions, limitations, and25review provided in section 705 (3) through (6) of this act.26

(6) The department is directed under RCW 39.12.070 to adjust its27fee schedule for statements of intent to pay prevailing wages and28certification of affidavits of wages paid to remove or lower fees for29contractors and subcontractors whose contract amounts are less than30seven hundred fifty dollars beginning on January 1, 2016.31

(7) $140,000 of the public works administration account—state32appropriation is provided solely for implementation of chapter 40,33Laws of 2015 3rd sp. sess. to create an electronic option for34employers to submit prevailing wage surveys.35

(8) $640,000 of the medical aid account—state appropriation is36provided solely for a pilot program under which the department37partners with an experienced firm or firms to manage care involving38catastrophically injured workers.39Code Rev/LL:lel 476 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

(a) For each injured worker referred by the department the firm1must propose a contract identifying a case outcome, the treatment2needed to achieve it, and a fixed price for doing so.3

(b) If the department agrees to the contract: (i) The firm must4assume responsibility at the fixed price for the medical management5and may include all medical costs until the outcome is achieved; (ii)6the department retains the authority to approve or deny particular7treatments; and (iii) the department retains the responsibility to8accept and pay providers' actual bills, and the firm's compensation9will be the difference between the fixed price and actual medical10costs, if the firm chooses to propose a contract that includes11medical costs.12

(c) The department must contract with the firm or firms to manage13at least twelve catastrophic cases each fiscal year, starting in14fiscal year 2017, provided there is at least that many cases where:15(i) An injured worker elects to be served by the firm; and (ii) the16fixed price proposed by the firm is lower than the amount the17department would pay to achieve the identified outcome if it did not18contract with the firm.19

(d) The department must provide a written report on the pilot20program to the appropriate committees of the legislature in December212016 and annually through December 2019 or the last December22following termination of the contacts by the firm or firms or23department.24

(9) $1,130,000 of the public works administration account—state25appropriation is provided solely for the department's prevailing wage26technology project subject to the same conditions, limitations, and27review provided in section 705 (3) through (6), chapter 4, Laws of282015 3rd sp. sess. (Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 6052).29

(10) $738,000 of the medical aid account—state appropriation is30provided solely to expand the use of evidence-based best practices to31reduce the risk of long-term disabilities among injured workers. By32December 1, 2016, the department must report to the appropriate33committees of the legislature with performance measures and metrics34to be used to evaluate whether the funded activities are improving35care and outcomes for injured workers.36

Sec. 1217. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 218 (uncodified) is amended to read37as follows: 38FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS39Code Rev/LL:lel 477 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

(1) HEADQUARTERS1General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . $1,810,0002General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . . . $2,662,0003Charitable, Educational, Penal, and Reformatory4

Institutions Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . $10,0005TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,482,0006

(2) FIELD SERVICES7General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . $5,465,0008General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . . . $5,526,0009General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . $3,628,00010General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . $4,622,00011Veteran Estate Management Account—Private/Local12

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $623,00013TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,864,00014


(a) $300,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal17year 2016 and $300,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for18fiscal year 2017 are provided solely to provide crisis and emergency19relief and education, training, and employment assistance to veterans20and their families in their communities through the veterans21innovation program.22

(b) The creation of an automated exchange of information between23the federal department of defense, federal veterans administration,24and the Washington department of veterans affairs is the sole project25for the Washington department of veterans affairs in the information26technology pool. Ongoing funding may be provided for staffing,27training, and subscription costs associated with a web-based software28tool that has been configured to meet the business requirements of29the Washington department of veterans affairs. Additional information30technology projects, such as the complete automation of the31Washington department of veterans affairs business processes through32an enterprise case management system, are subject to future funding33decisions by the legislature. The conditions and limitations in this34subsection apply only if the specified project is funded from the35information technology pool.36

(3) INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES37General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . . $697,00038Code Rev/LL:lel 478 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . . (($796,000))1 $3,265,0002General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . $80,104,0003General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . $29,781,0004


The appropriations in this subsection are subject to the7following conditions and limitation: (($924,000)) $1,852,000 of the8general fund—state appropriation for fiscal year 2017 is provided9solely for the initial months of operation of the Walla Walla10veterans home.11

Sec. 1218. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 219 (uncodified) is amended to read12as follows: 13FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH14General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . $57,958,00015General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . . . $60,149,00016General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . (($564,025,000))17 $540,675,00018General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . (($151,242,000))19 $179,242,00020Hospital Data Collection Account—State Appropriation. . . . $331,00021Health Professions Account—State Appropriation. . . (($120,788,000))22 $124,188,00023Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account—State Appropriation. . . . $615,00024Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Care Systems25

Trust Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . $9,226,00026Safe Drinking Water Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . $6,934,00027Drinking Water Assistance Account—Federal28

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,364,00029Waterworks Operator Certification—State30

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,606,00031Drinking Water Assistance Administrative Account—32

State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($357,000))33 $610,00034Site Closure Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $162,00035Biotoxin Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . $1,894,00036State Toxics Control Account—State Appropriation. . . . . $4,037,00037


Medical Test Site Licensure Account—State1Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,516,0002

Youth Tobacco Prevention Account—State Appropriation. . . $2,962,0003Public Health Supplemental Account—Private/Local4

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,244,0005Accident Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . $324,0006Medical Aid Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . $53,0007Medicaid Fraud Penalty Account—State8

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $994,0009Dedicated Marijuana Account—State10

Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500,00011Dedicated Marijuana Account—State12

Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500,00013TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . (($1,021,781,000))14


conditions and limitations:17(1) The department of health shall not initiate any services that18

will require expenditure of state general fund moneys unless19expressly authorized in this act or other law. The department of20health and the state board of health shall not implement any new or21amended rules pertaining to primary and secondary school facilities22until the rules and a final cost estimate have been presented to the23legislature, and the legislature has formally funded implementation24of the rules through the omnibus appropriations act or by statute.25The department may seek, receive, and spend, under RCW 43.79.26026through 43.79.282, federal moneys not anticipated in this act as long27as the federal funding does not require expenditure of state moneys28for the program in excess of amounts anticipated in this act. If the29department receives unanticipated unrestricted federal moneys, those30moneys shall be spent for services authorized in this act or in any31other legislation that provides appropriation authority, and an equal32amount of appropriated state moneys shall lapse. Upon the lapsing of33any moneys under this subsection, the office of financial management34shall notify the legislative fiscal committees. As used in this35subsection, "unrestricted federal moneys" includes block grants and36other funds that federal law does not require to be spent on37specifically defined projects or matched on a formula basis by state38funds.39


(2) $130,000 of the health professions state account—state1appropriation is provided solely for implementation of chapter 118,2Laws of 2015 (applied behavior analysis).3

(3) $38,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal4year 2016 and $38,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for5fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the department of health,6the department of social and health services, and the health care7authority to continue to collaborate to submit a coordinated report8on diabetes to the governor and appropriate committees of the9legislature by June 30, 2017. The report on diabetes must include the10following:11

(a) An analysis of the financial impact and reach that diabetes12of all types is having on programs administered by each agency and13individuals enrolled in those programs, including:14

(i) The number of individuals with diabetes that are impacted or15covered by these programs;16

(ii) The number of family members of individuals with diabetes17that are impacted by these programs;18

(iii) The financial toll or impact that diabetes and its19complications places on these programs, and how the financial toll or20impact compares to that of other chronic diseases and conditions;21

(b) An assessment of the benefits of programs and activities22implemented by the agencies to control and prevent diabetes,23including documentation of the amount and source of the agencies'24funding for these programs and activities;25

(c) A description of the level of coordination existing between26the agencies on activities, programmatic activities, and messaging on27managing, treating, or preventing all forms of diabetes and its28complications;29

(d) The development of or revision to each agency's action plan30for addressing the impact of diabetes together with a range of31actionable items for either each agency or consideration by the32legislature, or both. The plans must, at a minimum:33

(i) Identify proposed action steps to reduce the impact of34diabetes, prediabetes, and related diabetes complications, especially35for medicaid populations;36

(ii) Identify expected outcomes in subsequent biennia; and37(iii) Establish benchmarks for controlling and preventing38

relevant forms of diabetes and appropriate measures for success;39


(e) An estimate of the costs, return on investment, and resources1required to implement the plans identified in subsection (d) of this2section.3

(4) $30,000 of the medicaid fraud penalty account—state4appropriation is provided solely for implementation of chapter 259,5Laws of 2015 (prescription drug monitoring).6

(5) $4,015,000 of the health professions account—state7appropriation is provided solely for implementation of chapter 70,8Laws of 2015 (cannabis patient protection).9

(6) $7,250,000 of the dedicated marijuana account—state10appropriation for fiscal year 2016 and $7,250,000 of the dedicated11marijuana account—state appropriation for fiscal year 2017 are12provided solely for a marijuana education and public health program13and for tobacco prevention activities that target youth and14populations with a high incidence of tobacco use.15

(7) $250,000 of the dedicated marijuana account—state16appropriation for fiscal year 2016 and $250,000 of the dedicated17marijuana account—state appropriation for fiscal year 2017 are18provided solely for a contract with the Washington poison center to19help maintain national accreditation standards.20

(8) $65,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal21year 2016 and $65,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for22fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the midwifery licensure and23regulatory program to supplement revenue from fees. The department24shall charge no more than five hundred twenty-five dollars annually25for new or renewed licenses for the midwifery program.26

(9) During the 2015-2017 fiscal biennium, each person subject to27RCW 43.70.110(3)(c) is required to pay only one surcharge of up to28twenty-five dollars annually for the purposes of RCW 43.70.112,29regardless of how many professional licenses the person holds.30

(10)(a) Within existing resources, the department of health shall31compile a report on ambulatory surgical facilities to be submitted to32the appropriate committees of the legislature by January 1, 2016. The33report shall determine:34

(i) How many ambulatory centers are currently functioning in the35state;36

(ii) How many cases these centers receive annually;37(iii) How many of these centers are medicare certified;38(iv) How many of these centers are not medicare certified; and39


(v) How many are also certified by an accrediting organization.1(b) The department shall not increase current annual fees for new2

or renewed licenses for ambulatory surgical facilities during the32015-2017 fiscal biennium.4

(11)(a) The pharmacy quality assurance commission shall engage in5a stakeholder process to develop statutory standards and protocols6specific to long-term care pharmacies and shall submit the proposed7statute to the senate health care committee and house health care and8wellness committee no later than November 15, 2015.9

(b) When inspecting and reviewing long-term care pharmacies, the10pharmacy quality assurance commission and the department of health11shall recognize the applicability of medication orders in long-term12care facilities and recognize the essential relationship between the13practitioner, the long-term care facility registered nurse, and the14pharmacist in conveying chart orders to the long-term care pharmacy.15

(12) $52,000 of the health professions account—state16appropriation is provided solely for implementation of chapter 159,17Laws of 2015 (victim interviews training).18

(13) Information technology projects or investments and proposed19projects or investments impacting time capture, payroll and payment20processes and systems, eligibility, case management, and21authorization systems within the department of health are subject to22technical oversight by the office of the chief information officer.23

(14) (($1,923,000 of the state toxics control account—state24appropriation is provided solely for implementation of Engrossed25Second Substitute House Bill No. 1472 (chemical action plans), Second26Substitute Senate Bill No. 5056 (safer chemicals/action plans),27Substitute Senate Bill No. 6131 (safer chemicals), or any of these.28Within the amount provided in this subsection, $1,554,000 is provided29solely for the department to conduct biomonitoring studies. If none30of these bills is enacted by July 10, 2015, the amount provided in31this subsection shall lapse.32

(15))) $123,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for33fiscal year 2016 and $123,000 of the general fund—state appropriation34for fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the department of health35to support Washington's healthiest next generation efforts by36partnering with the office of the superintendent of public37instruction, department of early learning, and other public and38private partners as appropriate.39


(((16))) (15) $230,000 of the general fund—state appropriation1for fiscal year 2017 is provided solely for the implementation of2Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 6534 (maternal mortality3review). ((If this bill is not enacted by June 30, 2016, the amount4provided in this subsection shall lapse.5

(17))) (16) Within the amounts appropriated from the health6professions account—state appropriation, the department must manage7its pending rule-making process related to the educational and8training requirements for chemical dependency professionals to9complete the rule-making by June 30, 2016.10

(((18))) (17) Within the amounts appropriated in this section,11the department must implement the 2014 Washington state hepatitis12strategic plan, including but not limited to the implementation of13the centers for disease control and prevention hepatitis C screening14guidelines for persons born between 1945-1965 and other high risk15groups, hepatitis C prevention, and hepatitis C case management.16

(((19))) (18) The appropriations in this section include17sufficient funding for the implementation of Substitute Senate Bill18No. 5778 (ambulatory surgical centers).19

(((20))) (19) The appropriations in this section include20sufficient funding for the implementation of Senate Bill No. 568921(diabetes epidemic).22

(((21))) (20) $26,000 of the medicaid fraud penalty account—state23appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of Substitute24House Bill No. 2730 (prescription monitoring program). ((If the bill25is not enacted by June 30, 2016, the amount provided in this26subsection shall lapse.27

(22))) (21) $21,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for28fiscal year 2017 is provided solely for the implementation of29Substitute Senate Bill No. 6421 (epinephrine autoinjectors). ((If the30bill is not enacted by June 30, 2016, the amount in this subsection31shall lapse.32

(23))) (22) $49,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for33fiscal year 2017 is provided solely for the department to convene a34task force on patient out-of-pocket costs.35

(a) By July 1, 2016, the department shall convene the task force,36and the department shall coordinate the task force meetings. The task37force shall include representatives from all participants with a role38in determining prescription drug costs and out-of-pocket costs for39


patients, such as, but not limited to the following: Patient groups;1insurance carriers operating in the state; pharmaceutical companies;2prescribers; pharmacists; pharmacy benefit managers; hospitals; the3office of the insurance commissioner; the health care authority and4other purchasers; the office of financial management; unions; Taft-5Hartley trusts; a business association; and biotechnology.6

(b) Letters of interest from potential participants shall be7submitted to the department, and the secretary, or his or her8designee, shall invite representatives of interested groups to9participate in the task force.10

(c) The task force shall evaluate factors contributing to the11out-of-pocket costs for patients, particularly in the first quarter12of each year, including but not limited to prescription drug cost13trends and plan benefit design.14

(d) The task force shall consider patient treatment adherence and15the impacts on chronic illness and acute disease, with consideration16of the long-term outcomes and costs for the patient. The discussion17must also consider the impact when patients cannot maintain access to18their prescription drugs and the implications of adverse health19impacts including the potential need for more expensive medical20interventions or hospitalizations and the impact on the workforce21regarding the loss of productivity. The discussion must also consider22the impact of the factors on the affordability of health care23coverage.24

(e) The task force recommendations, or a summary of the25discussions, must be provided to the appropriate committees of the26legislature by December 1, 2016.27

(((24))) (23) Recognizing the financial challenges faced by the28public health system, which comprises state and local entities, and29the impact that those financial challenges have had on the system's30ability to deliver essential public health services throughout the31state, the legislature directs the department and local public health32jurisdictions, within amounts appropriated in this section, to33provide a proposal outlining a plan for implementing foundational34public health services statewide to modernize, streamline, and fund a35twenty-first century public health system in Washington state.36Current fees that support the work of public health should be37reviewed, and the proposal should identify those fees that are not38currently supplying adequate revenue to maintain compliance or39enforcement. The first report regarding the proposal is due to the40Code Rev/LL:lel 485 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

appropriate committees of the legislature no later than December 1,12016, and subsequent reports shall be submitted biennially,2thereafter.3

(((25))) (24) $1,681,000 of the youth tobacco prevention account—4state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of5Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 6328 (vapor products). ((If the6bill is not enacted by June 30, 2016, the amount provided in this7subsection shall lapse.8

(26))) (25) $160,000 of the health professions state account—9state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of10Substitute Senate Bill No. 6558 (hospital pharmacy license). ((If the11bill is not enacted by June 30, 2016, the amount provided in this12subsection shall lapse.13

(27))) (26) $100,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for14fiscal year 2017 is provided solely for the implementation of15Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 2793 (suicide education).16((If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2016, the amount provided in17this subsection shall lapse.))18

Sec. 1219. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 220 (uncodified) is amended to read19as follows: 20FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS21

The appropriations to the department of corrections in this act22shall be expended for the programs and in the amounts specified in23this act. However, after May 1, ((2016)) 2017, after approval by the24director of financial management and unless specifically prohibited25by this act, the department may transfer general fund—state26appropriations for fiscal year ((2016)) 2017 between programs. The27department may not transfer funds, and the director of financial28management may not approve the transfer, unless the transfer is29consistent with the objective of conserving, to the maximum extent30possible, the expenditure of state funds. The director of financial31management shall notify the appropriate fiscal committees of the32senate and house of representatives in writing seven days prior to33approving any deviations from appropriation levels. The written34notification must include a narrative explanation and justification35of the changes, along with expenditures and allotments by budget unit36and appropriation, both before and after any allotment modifications37or transfers.38


(1) ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES1General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . $59,179,0002General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . (($59,907,000))3 $59,842,0004


The appropriations in this subsection are subject to the7following conditions and limitations: $35,000 of the general fund—8state appropriation for fiscal year 2016 and $35,000 of the general9fund—state appropriation for fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for10the support of a statewide council on mentally ill offenders that11includes as its members representatives of community-based mental12health treatment programs, current or former judicial officers, and13directors and commanders of city and county jails and state prison14facilities. The council will investigate and promote cost-effective15approaches to meeting the long-term needs of adults and juveniles16with mental disorders who have a history of offending or who are at-17risk of offending, including their mental health, physiological,18housing, employment, and job training needs.19

(2) CORRECTIONAL OPERATIONS20General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . $607,084,00021General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . (($630,422,000))22 $630,061,00023General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . $1,892,00024Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority Account—25

State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($6,812,000))26 $4,612,00027State Toxics Control Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . $400,00028



(a) During the 2015-2017 fiscal biennium, when contracts are33established or renewed for offender pay phone and other telephone34services provided to inmates, the department shall select the35contractor or contractors primarily based on the following factors:36(i) The lowest rate charged to both the inmate and the person paying37for the telephone call; and (ii) the lowest commission rates paid to38Code Rev/LL:lel 487 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

the department, while providing reasonable compensation to cover the1costs of the department to provide the telephone services to inmates2and provide sufficient revenues for the activities funded from the3institutional welfare betterment account.4

(b) The department may contract for up to 300 beds statewide to5the extent that it is at no net cost to the department. The6department shall calculate and report the average cost per offender7per day, inclusive of all services, on an annual basis for a facility8that is representative of average medium or lower offender costs. The9duration of the contracts may be for up to four years. The department10shall not pay a rate greater than $65 per day per offender for all11costs associated with the offender while in the local correctional12facility to include programming and health care costs, or the13equivalent of $65 per day per bed including programming and health14care costs for full units. The capacity provided at local15correctional facilities must be for offenders whom the department of16corrections defines as medium or lower security offenders.17Programming provided for inmates held in local jurisdictions is18included in the rate, and details regarding the type and amount of19programming, and any conditions regarding transferring offenders must20be negotiated with the department as part of any contract. Local21jurisdictions must provide health care to offenders that meet22standards set by the department. The local jail must provide all23medical care including unexpected emergent care. The department must24utilize a screening process to ensure that offenders with existing25extraordinary medical/mental health needs are not transferred to26local jail facilities. If extraordinary medical conditions develop27for an inmate while at a jail facility, the jail may transfer the28offender back to the department, subject to terms of the negotiated29agreement. Health care costs incurred prior to transfer are the30responsibility of the jail.31

(c) $501,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal32year 2016 and $501,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for33fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the department to maintain34the facility, property, and assets at the institution formerly known35as the maple lane school in Rochester. ((The department may not house36incarcerated offenders at the maple lane site until specifically37directed to do so by the legislature.))38


(d) $479,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal1year 2016, and (($1,379,000)) $758,000 of the general fund—state2appropriation for fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the3department to contract ((with Yakima county)) for the use of inmate4bed capacity in lieu of prison beds operated by the state to meet5prison capacity needs.6

(e) The department shall review its policies and procedures for7overtime usage throughout its prison custody system to identify8efficiencies and best practices that will control costs. The9department shall provide to the appropriate committees of the10legislature by November 15, 2015, a report that makes recommendations11to reduce the department's overtime usage and reduces overall costs12for prison personnel.13

(f) In an effort to reduce its need for medium security beds, the14department shall review options to meet capacity needs in the most15cost-efficient manner without compromising safety. The department16shall at a minimum review its policies that determine custody levels,17including examining other states' policies and determine costs to18convert any empty prison beds to medium security and possibilities to19utilize local jail beds for this purpose. The department must20evaluate the options on both a short-term and long-term basis against21the cost and timing of any proposal to build a new prison facility.22The department shall report its findings and recommendations to the23appropriate committees of the legislature by December 1, 2015.24

(g) Within the amounts provided in this section, the department25of corrections shall explore entering into an interagency agreement26with the University of Washington. The interagency agreement would27allow the department to receive drug pricing under 340B of the public28health services act for drug purchases associated with treating29patients with hepatitis C or other diseases, whereby the university30is acting as the covered entity or safety-net provider. In31cooperation with the University of Washington, the department must32provide an estimate of the fiscal impact of a successful agreement of33this nature, to be included in the report provided to the legislature34under section 606 of this act.35

(((i))) (h) $454,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for36fiscal year 2017 is provided solely for nonrepresented state37employees in targeted state employee job classifications38


psychiatrist, psychiatric social worker, and psychologist as set1forth in section 906 of this act.2

(((j))) (i) $736,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for3fiscal year 2017 is provided solely for the implementation of a4memorandum of understanding between the governor and the teamsters5union local 117, amending the collective bargaining agreement under6chapter 41.80 RCW for the 2015-2017 fiscal biennium as set forth in7section 904 of this act, effective July 1, 2017. The legislature8recognizes that the memorandum of understanding was necessitated by9an emergency and an imminent jeopardy determination by the center for10medicare and medicaid services that relates to the safety and health11of clients and employees, which impacts the state employee job12classifications of psychiatrist, psychiatric social worker, and13psychologist at prison facilities.14

(3) COMMUNITY SUPERVISION15General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . $157,176,00016General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . (($155,532,000))17 $167,878,00018General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . $995,00019



(a) The department of corrections shall contract with local and24tribal governments for the provision of jail capacity to house25offenders who violate the terms of their community supervision. A26contract shall not have a cost of incarceration in excess of $85 per27day per offender. A contract shall not have a year-to-year increase28in excess of three percent per year. The contracts may include rates29for the medical care of offenders which exceed the daily cost of30incarceration and the limitation on year-to-year increases, provided31that medical payments conform to the department's offender health32plan and pharmacy formulary, and all off-site medical expenses are33preapproved by department utilization management staff.34

(b) Within the amounts provided in this subsection, specific35funding is provided to implement Senate Bill No. 5070 (supervision of36domestic violence offenders).37

(c) The department shall engage in ongoing mitigation strategies38to reduce the costs associated with community supervision violators,39Code Rev/LL:lel 490 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

including improvements in data collection and reporting and1alternatives to short-term confinement for low-level violators.2

(4) CORRECTIONAL INDUSTRIES3General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . $6,600,0004General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . (($6,465,000))5 $7,263,0006


(5) INTERAGENCY PAYMENTS9General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . $44,828,00010General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . . . $42,246,00011


following conditions and limitations: The state prison medical14facilities may use funds appropriated in this subsection to purchase15goods and supplies through hospital or other group purchasing16organizations when it is cost effective to do so.17

(6) OFFENDER CHANGE18General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . $54,480,00019General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . (($53,428,000))20 $53,218,00021



(a) The department of corrections shall use funds appropriated in26this subsection (6) for offender programming. The department shall27develop and implement a written comprehensive plan for offender28programming that prioritizes programs which follow the risk-needs-29responsivity model, are evidence-based, and have measurable outcomes.30The department is authorized to discontinue ineffective programs and31to repurpose underspent funds according to the priorities in the32written plan.33

(b) Effective April 1, 2016, the regional support networks must34subcontract with providers that have specialized expertise in the35provision of outpatient chemical dependency treatment services to36offenders who have been sentenced by a superior court to a term of37community supervision by the department of corrections. The38


department of corrections and the department of social and health1services must develop a memorandum of understanding for offenders on2active supervision by the department who are eligible for chemical3dependency programming and to ensure that manualized evidence-based4treatment services funded by these agencies are coordinated, do not5result in duplication of services, and maintain access and quality of6care for the individuals being served.7

(c) The department of corrections shall implement and make8necessary changes to policies and practices to assist eligible needs-9assessed offenders within the community with access to outpatient10chemical dependency treatment services through the behavioral health11organizations and early adopters.12

Sec. 1220. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 221 (uncodified) is amended to read13as follows: 14FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SERVICES FOR THE BLIND15General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . $2,294,00016General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . (($2,728,000))17 $2,739,00018General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . (($23,163,000))19 $23,206,00020General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . $60,00021


(End of part)


PART XIII1NATURAL RESOURCES2

Sec. 1301. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 301 (uncodified) is amended to read3as follows: 4FOR THE COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE COMMISSION5General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016) . . . . . . . . $464,0006General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017) . . . . . . (($476,000))7 $479,0008General Fund—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32,0009General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation . . . . . . . . (($906,000))10 $909,00011


Sec. 1302. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 302 (uncodified) is amended to read14as follows: 15FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY16General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016) . . . . . . . $24,537,00017General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017) . . . . . (($24,623,000))18 $24,552,00019General Fund—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . $103,782,00020General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation . . . . . . . . $22,396,00021Reclamation Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . . $4,703,00022Flood Control Assistance Account—State Appropriation . (($2,069,000))23 $1,989,00024State Emergency Water Projects Revolving Account—State25

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40,00026Waste Reduction/Recycling/Litter Control—State27

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($13,290,000))28 $13,284,00029State Drought Preparedness Account—State Appropriation . . . $872,00030State and Local Improvements Revolving Account (Water31

Supply Facilities)—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . . $150,00032Aquatic Algae Control Account—State Appropriation . . . . . $518,00033Water Rights Tracking System Account—State Appropriation . . $446,00034Site Closure Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . $578,00035Wood Stove Education and Enforcement Account—State36

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $547,00037Code Rev/LL:lel 493 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

Worker and Community Right-to-Know Account—State1Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,792,0002

Water Rights Processing Account—State Appropriation . . . . . $39,0003State Toxics Control Account—State Appropriation . . (($123,470,000))4 $123,818,0005State Toxics Control Account—Private/Local6

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $499,0007Local Toxics Control Account—State Appropriation . . . (($4,527,000))8 $4,523,0009Water Quality Permit Account—State Appropriation . . (($44,673,000))10 $44,614,00011Underground Storage Tank Account—State Appropriation . (($3,546,000))12 $3,493,00013Biosolids Permit Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . $2,108,00014Environmental Legacy Stewardship Account—State15

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($36,091,000))16 $36,052,00017Hazardous Waste Assistance Account—State18

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($6,149,000))19 $6,138,00020Radioactive Mixed Waste Account—State Appropriation . (($15,968,000))21 $15,944,00022Air Pollution Control Account—State Appropriation . . (($3,985,000))23 $3,605,00024Oil Spill Prevention Account—State Appropriation . . . (($8,716,000))25 $8,705,00026Air Operating Permit Account—State Appropriation . . . (($3,233,000))27 $3,192,00028Freshwater Aquatic Weeds Account—State Appropriation . . . $1,439,00029Oil Spill Response Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . $7,076,00030Water Pollution Control Revolving Administration31

Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $579,00032Water Pollution Control Revolving Account—State33

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $493,00034Water Pollution Control Revolving Account—Federal35

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,336,00036TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . (($465,270,000))37

$464,839,00038



(1) $170,000 of the oil spill prevention account—state3appropriation is provided solely for a contract with the University4of Washington's sea grant program to continue an educational program5targeted to small spills from commercial fishing vessels, ferries,6cruise ships, ports, and marinas.7

(2) $495,000 of the state toxics control account—state8appropriation and $625,000 of the local toxics control account—state9appropriation is provided solely for the expansion of the local10source control program by adding additional capacity in the Columbia11River basin and Clark county.12

(3) $310,000 of the state toxics control account—state13appropriation is provided solely for the Spokane river regional14toxics task force to address elevated levels of polychlorinated15biphenyls in the Spokane river.16

(4) Within the amounts appropriated in this section, the17department shall conduct a stakeholder process with the department of18fish and wildlife to develop recommendations to restructure the fees19under RCW 90.16.050 and report to the appropriate committees of the20legislature by December 1, 2015.21

(5) $1,044,000 of the oil spill prevention account—state22appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapter23274, Laws of 2015 (ESHB 1449).24

(6) $3,883,000 of the state toxics control account—state25appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of Engrossed26Second Substitute House Bill No. 1472 (chemical action plans), Second27Substitute Senate Bill No. 5056 (safer chemicals/action plans),28Substitute Senate Bill No. 6131 (safer chemicals), or any of these.29If none of these bills are enacted by July 10, 2015, the amount30provided in this subsection shall lapse.31

(7) $134,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal32year 2016 is provided solely for implementation of chapter 144, Laws33of 2015 (SHB 1851).34

(8) $135,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal35year 2016 and $135,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for36fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the Walla Walla watershed37management partnership to address water resource and management38issues in the Walla Walla watershed.39Code Rev/LL:lel 495 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

(9)(a) $14,000,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for1fiscal year 2016 and $14,000,000 of the general fund—state2appropriation for fiscal year 2017 are for activities within the3water resources program.4

(b) Of the amounts provided in (a) of this subsection, $500,0005of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal year 2017 is6provided solely for processing water right permit applications only7if the department of ecology issues at least five hundred water right8decisions in fiscal year 2016. If the department of ecology does not9issue at least five hundred water right decisions in fiscal year102016, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse and remain11unexpended. Permit decisions for the Columbia river basin count12toward the five hundred water rights decisions under this subsection.13The department of ecology shall submit a report to the office of14financial management and the state treasurer by June 30, 2016, that15documents whether five hundred water right decisions were issued in16fiscal year 2016. For the purposes of this subsection, applications17that are voluntarily withdrawn by an applicant do not count towards18the five hundred water right decision requirement. For the purposes19of water budget-neutral requests under chapter 173-539A WAC, multiple20domestic connections authorized within a single water budget-neutral21decision are considered one decision for the purposes of this22subsection.23

(10) Within the amounts appropriated in this section, the24department must evaluate mitigation options for domestic water use in25areas of the Yakima basin for which mitigation water is unavailable26and access to water from water banks is unsuitable. The department27must recommend solutions for providing mitigation water for domestic28use in such areas. A report of the department's findings must be29provided to the legislature by December 1, 2015.30

(11) $319,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal31year 2017, $56,000 of the waste reduction, recycling, and litter32control account—state appropriation, $806,000 of the state toxics33control account—state appropriation, $281,000 of the water quality34permit account—state appropriation, $188,000 of the environmental35legacy stewardship account—state appropriation, $56,000 of the36hazardous waste assistance account—state appropriation, $113,000 of37the radioactive mixed waste account—state appropriation, and $56,00038of the oil spill prevention account—state appropriation are provided39


solely for the attendance tracking replacement system project, and1are subject to the same conditions, limitations and review provided2in section 705 (4) through (6), chapter 4, Laws of 2015 3rd sp. sess.3(Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 6052).4

(12) Within the amounts appropriated in this section, the5director of the department, working with the commissioner of public6lands, shall conduct a management review of the joint federal and7state dredged material management program and recommend and, as8appropriate, implement actions designed to ensure that the program is9functioning to facilitate the disposal of dredged material at open10water disposal sites using methods that are protective of human11health and in compliance with applicable federal and state12environmental laws, regulations, and permit requirements. The13director and commissioner shall report findings and proposed actions14to the relevant committees of the legislature no later than November151, 2016. The director and commissioner shall consider input and16perspectives from tribal governments and agencies that issue permits17for open water disposal of dredged material in Puget Sound, including18the department of natural resources, the department of ecology, the19United States environmental protection agency, and the United States20army corps of engineers. This review shall include, but is not21limited to: (a) The extent to which current operations, policies, and22decisions of the dredged material management program provide for23dredging actions necessary to maintain navigation and commerce; (b)24determining what regulatory flexibility exists to allow open water25disposal of dredged materials in a manner that will protect human26health and the environment; and (c) an evaluation of the dredged27material management program's decision-making process and policies to28ensure that existing regulatory flexibility is appropriately used and29that appropriate management and oversight is incorporated.30

(13) $25,000 of the reclamation account—state appropriation is31provided solely for implementation of Substitute House Bill No. 113032(water power license fees). If the bill is not enacted by June 30,332016, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.34

(((15))) (14) During the 2015-2017 fiscal biennium, the35department shall not retain fees in excess of the estimated amount36necessary to cover the agency's administrative costs related to the37mercury light stewardship program under chapter 70.275 RCW. The38department shall refund any fees collected in excess of those39


administrative costs to any approved stewardship organization under1chapter 70.275 RCW.2

(((16))) (15) For the purposes of evaluating the requirements of3RCW 70.95.290, the department, in consultation with the Washington4materials management and financing authority, shall, within existing5resources, report to the appropriate committees of the legislature on6whether the department and the Washington materials management and7financing authority have utilized existing infrastructure for the8collection of electronics. In its report, the department, in9consultation with the Washington materials management and financing10authority, must report on the location and number of new programs11created and depot systems developed since 2006 for the purpose of12collecting electronics, how many existing collections sites have been13utilized, as well as how many curbside collection companies were14contracted with for collection of electronics. The department must15submit the report to the appropriate committees of the legislature no16later than September 1, 2016.17

(((17))) (16) $22,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for18fiscal year 2016 and $50,000 of the general fund—state appropriation19for fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the implementation of20Engrossed Senate Bill No. 6589 (water storage/exempt wells). If the21bill is not enacted by June 30, 2016, the amounts provided in this22subsection shall lapse.23

(((18))) (17) $300,000 of the state toxics control account—state24appropriation is provided solely for the hazardous waste and toxics25reduction program and is contingent on the implementation of section263 of Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2545 (flame retardant27chemicals). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2016, the amount28provided in this subsection shall lapse.29

Sec. 1303. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 303 (uncodified) is amended to read30as follows: 31FOR THE STATE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION32General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016) . . . . . . . $10,558,00033General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017) . . . . . . . $11,109,00034General Fund—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,920,00035Winter Recreation Program Account—State Appropriation . . $3,309,00036ORV and Nonhighway Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . $231,00037Snowmobile Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . (($5,824,000))38


$5,594,0001Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account—State Appropriation . . . $369,0002Recreation Access Pass Account—State3

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($250,000))4 $200,0005Parks Renewal and Stewardship Account—State6

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($131,357,000))7 $129,082,0008Parks Renewal and Stewardship Account—Private/Local9

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $318,00010TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . (($170,245,000))11



year 2016, $79,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal16year 2017, $25,000 of the snowmobile account—state appropriation, and17$25,000 of the winter recreation program account—state appropriation18are provided solely for a grant for the operation of the Northwest19weather and avalanche center.20

(2) $100,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal21year 2016 and $100,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for22fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the commission to pay23assessments charged by local improvement districts.24

(3) (($250,000)) $200,000 of the recreation access pass account—25state appropriation is provided solely for the commission, using its26authority under RCW 79A.05.055(3) and in partnership with the27department of fish and wildlife and the department of natural28resources, to coordinate a process to develop options and29recommendations to improve consistency, equity, and simplicity in30recreational access fee systems while accounting for the fiscal31health and stability of public land management. The process must be32collaborative and include other relevant agencies and appropriate33stakeholders. The commission must contract with the William D.34Ruckelshaus Center or another neutral third party to facilitate35meetings and discussions with parties involved in the process and36provide a report to the appropriate committees of the legislature by37December 1, 2017. The process must analyze and make recommendations38on:39Code Rev/LL:lel 499 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

(a) Opportunities for federal and state recreational permit fee1coordination, including the potential for developing a system that2allows a single pass to provide access to federal and state lands;3

(b) Opportunities to enhance consistency in the way state and4federal recreational access fees apply to various types of5recreational users, including those that travel to public lands by6motor vehicle, boat, bicycle, foot, or another method; and7

(c) Opportunities to develop a comprehensive and consistent8statewide approach to recreational fee discounts and exemptions to9social and other groups including, but not limited to, disabled10persons, seniors, disabled veterans, foster families, low-income11residents, and volunteers. This analysis must examine the cost of12such a program, and should consider how recreational fee discounts13fit into the broader set of benefits provided by the state to these14social groups. This includes a review of the efficacy, purpose, and15cost of existing recreational fee discounts and exemptions, as well16as opportunities for new or modified social group discounts and17exemptions. The department of veterans affairs and the department of18social and health services must be included in this portion of the19process.20

(4) $100,000 of the parks renewal and stewardship account—state21appropriation is provided solely for conducting noxious weed22treatment and vegetation management on the John Wayne pioneer trail23to protect adjacent land owners from noxious weeds with priority in24areas where there is adjacent agricultural use. Control of noxious25weeds must follow an integrated pest management approach including26the use of biological, chemical, and mechanical control prescriptions27in accordance with chapter 17.15 RCW and consistent with state and28county weed board requirements. The commission must report on its29progress in meeting this requirement to the appropriate committees of30the legislature by September 30, 2016.31

(5) $14,185,000 of the parks renewal and stewardship account—32state appropriation is provided solely for expenditures related to33state parks. Of this amount, $11,614,000 is provided for maintenance34and preservation activities, $1,971,000 is provided for radio35equipment and installation, $300,000 is provided for firefighting36vehicles, equipment, and supplies, and $300,000 is provided for37marketing activities.38


Sec. 1304. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 304 (uncodified) is amended to read1as follows: 2FOR THE RECREATION AND CONSERVATION FUNDING BOARD3General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016) . . . . . . . . $842,0004General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017) . . . . . . (($818,000))5 $916,0006General Fund—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,536,0007General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . $24,0008Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account—State Appropriation . . . $488,0009Firearms Range Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . . $37,00010Recreation Resources Account—State Appropriation . . . (($3,263,000))11 $3,414,00012NOVA Program Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . . $1,014,00013


Sec. 1305. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 305 (uncodified) is amended to read16as follows: 17FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND LAND USE HEARINGS OFFICE18General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016) . . . . . . . $2,149,00019General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017) . . . . . (($2,175,000))20 $2,186,00021


Sec. 1306. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 306 (uncodified) is amended to read24as follows: 25FOR THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION26General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016) . . . . . . . $6,778,00027General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017) . . . . . (($6,848,000))28 $6,865,00029General Fund—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,301,00030Public Works Assistance Account—State Appropriation. . . . $7,600,00031Disaster Response Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . $7,800,00032State Toxics Control Account—State Appropriation . . . . . $1,000,00033


The appropriations in this section are subject to the following36conditions and limitations:37Code Rev/LL:lel 501 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

(1) $7,600,000 of the public works assistance account—state1appropriation is provided solely for implementation of the voluntary2stewardship program. This amount may not be used to fund agency3indirect and administrative expenses.4

(2) $6,800,000 of the disaster response account—state5appropriation is provided solely to protect water quality, stabilize6soil, prevent crop damage, replace fencing and help landowners7recover from losses sustained from wildfires. $300,000 of this amount8shall be provided to the Okanogan county noxious weed control board9to control weeds and revegetate lands damaged by wildfires.10

(3) $1,000,000 of the disaster response account—state11appropriation is provided solely for the commission to provide to12conservation districts for the firewise program.13

(4)(a) $50,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal14year 2017 is provided solely for the commission to convene and15facilitate a food policy forum. The director of the commission is16responsible for appointing participating members of the food policy17forum in consultation with the director of the department of18agriculture. In making appointments, the director of the commission19must attempt to ensure a diversity of knowledge, experience, and20perspectives by building on the representation established by the21food system roundtable initiated by executive order No. 10-02.22

(b) In addition to members appointed by the director of the state23conservation commission, four legislators may serve on the food24policy forum in an ex officio capacity. Legislative participants must25be appointed as follows:26

(i) The speaker of the house of representatives shall appoint one27member from each of the two largest caucuses of the house of28representatives; and29

(ii) The president of the senate shall appoint one member from30each of the two largest caucuses of the senate.31

(c) The commission shall coordinate with the office of farmland32preservation and the department of agriculture to avoid duplication33of effort. The commission must report to the appropriate committees34of the legislature, consistent with RCW 43.01.036, with the forum's35recommendations by October 31, 2017.36

Sec. 1307. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 307 (uncodified) is amended to read37as follows: 38


FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE1General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016) . . . . . . . $37,599,0002General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017) . . . . . (($39,435,000))3 $39,598,0004General Fund—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . . (($113,956,000))5 $114,877,0006General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation . . . . . . . . $61,739,0007ORV and Nonhighway Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . $425,0008Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account—State9

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($11,627,000))10 $11,327,00011Recreational Fisheries Enhancement—State12

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,997,00013Disaster Response Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . $642,00014Warm Water Game Fish Account—State Appropriation . . . (($2,738,000))15 $2,538,00016Eastern Washington Pheasant Enhancement Account—State17

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $850,00018Aquatic Invasive Species Enforcement Account—State19

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $219,00020Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Account—State21

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $778,00022State Wildlife Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . $117,456,00023Special Wildlife Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . (($313,000))24 $1,801,00025Special Wildlife Account—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . $500,00026Special Wildlife Account—Private/Local Appropriation . . . $3,517,00027Wildlife Rehabilitation Account—State Appropriation . . . . $359,00028Hydraulic Project Approval Account—State Appropriation . . . $669,00029Environmental Legacy Stewardship Account—State30

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,814,00031Regional Fisheries Enhancement Salmonid Recovery Account—32

Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,001,00033Oil Spill Prevention Account—State Appropriation . . . . . $1,075,00034Oyster Reserve Land Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . $779,00035




(1) $344,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal3year 2017 is provided solely to pay for emergency fire suppression4costs. This amount may not be used to fund agency indirect and5administrative expenses.6

(2) $596,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal7year 2016 and $596,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for8fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for weed assessments and for9payments in lieu of real property taxes to counties that elect to10receive the payments for department owned game lands within the11county.12

(3) $300,000 of the aquatic lands enhancement account—state13appropriation is provided solely for the aquatic invasive species and14ballast water programs to address voluntary compliance and watercraft15check stations and develop recommendations for future funding and the16transition to new federal ballast water regulations. These17recommendations shall be provided to the governor and legislature by18June 1, 2016.19

(4) Prior to submitting its 2017-2019 biennial operating and20capital budget requests related to state fish hatcheries to the21office of financial management, the department shall contract with22the hatchery scientific review group (HSRG) to review the proposed23requests. This review shall: (a) Determine if the proposed requests24are consistent with HSRG recommendations; (b) prioritize the25components of the requests based on their contributions to protecting26wild salmonid stocks and meeting the recommendations of the HSRG; and27(c) evaluate whether the proposed requests are being made in the most28cost effective manner. The department shall provide a copy of the29HSRG review to the office of financial management with its agency30budget proposal.31

(5) $400,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal32year 2016 and $400,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for33fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for a state match to support the34Puget Sound nearshore partnership between the department and the35United States army corps of engineers. Prior to implementation of any36Puget Sound nearshore ecosystem restoration projects in Whatcom37county, the department must consult with and seek, to the maximum38extent practicable, consensus on those projects among appropriate39


landowners, federally recognized Indian tribes, agencies, and1community and interest groups.2

(6) Within the amounts appropriated in this section, the3department shall identify additional opportunities for partnerships4in order to keep fish hatcheries operational. Such partnerships shall5aim to maintain fish production and salmon recovery with less6reliance on state operating funds.7

(7) Within the amounts appropriated in this section, the8department shall conduct a stakeholder process with the department of9ecology to develop recommendations to restructure the fees under RCW1090.16.050 and report to the appropriate committees of the legislature11by December 1, 2015.12

(8) The department shall maintain a working capital reserve in13the nonrestricted portion of the state wildlife account of no more14than five percent of projected expenses in the nonrestricted portion15of the account.16

(9) $72,000 of the oil spill prevention account—state17appropriation is provided solely for implementation of chapter 274,18Laws of 2015 (ESHB 1449).19

(10) $352,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal20year 2016 and $351,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for21fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the implementation of22chapter 191, Laws of 2015 (SSB 5166).23

(11) $642,000 of the disaster response account—state24appropriation is provided solely for wildland fire restoration25activities on state wildlife areas.26

(12) $100,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal27year 2016 and $375,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for28fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the department to establish29a work unit to engage and empower diverse stakeholders in decisions30about fish and wildlife.31

(13) $300,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal32year 2017 is provided solely to fund cost share partnerships between33the department and landowners via livestock damage prevention34cooperative agreements. The agreements are part of the department's35efforts to help landowners implement measures to reduce the potential36for wolf-livestock conflict.37


(14) $25,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal1year 2017 is provided solely to pay claims for confirmed cougar2depredations on livestock.3

(15) $225,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal4year 2017 is provided solely for operations at Naselle Hatchery. Any5increase in hatchery fish production is contingent upon hatchery6reform broodstock standards being met and state fisheries being7managed to conserve wild fish populations.8

(16) $25,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal9year 2016 and $25,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for10fiscal year 2017 are provided solely to the Northwest straits11commission for assistance in conducting and evaluating the forage12fish surveys in Puget Sound.13

(17) $100,000 of the state wildlife account—state appropriation14is provided solely for ongoing department efforts to address elk hoof15disease including monitoring prevalence in affected areas, evaluating16survival of affected elk, and assessing management options in17affected areas.18

(18) The governor shall convene a government-to-government19meeting between the department and federally recognized Indian tribes20to discuss and develop a protocol regarding enforcement actions21related to hunting activities by tribal members on lands where the22member's tribe has a treaty or other federally recognized right to23hunt.24

Sec. 1308. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 308 (uncodified) is amended to read25as follows: 26FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES27General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016) . . . . . . . $30,402,00028General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017) . . . . . (($49,478,000))29 $53,699,00030General Fund—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . . (($30,079,000))31 $32,531,00032General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation . . . . . . . . . $2,372,00033Forest Development Account—State Appropriation . . . . . $53,786,00034ORV and Nonhighway Vehicle Account—State35

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,655,00036Surveys and Maps Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . $4,502,00037Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account—State38


Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,743,0001Resources Management Cost Account—State2

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $119,872,0003Surface Mining Reclamation Account—State4

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,960,0005Disaster Response Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . $16,601,0006Forest and Fish Support Account—State Appropriation. . . $10,129,0007Aquatic Land Dredged Material Disposal Site Account—State8

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $401,0009Natural Resources Conservation Areas Stewardship Account—State10

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $34,00011Marine Resources Stewardship Trust Account—State12

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $925,00013State Toxics Control Account—State Appropriation. . . . . $5,438,00014Forest Practices Application Account—State15

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($1,971,000))16 $1,524,00017Environmental Legacy Stewardship Account—State18

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,004,00019Air Pollution Control Account—State Appropriation . . . (($817,000))20 $717,00021NOVA Program Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . $696,00022Derelict Vessel Removal Account—State Appropriation . . . $1,931,00023Community Forest Trust Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . $26,00024Agricultural College Trust Management Account—State25

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,879,00026TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . (($352,701,000))27



year 2016 and $1,352,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for32fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for deposit into the33agricultural college trust management account and are provided solely34to manage approximately 70,700 acres of Washington State University's35agricultural college trust lands.36

(2) (($15,530,000)) $19,751,000 of the general fund—state37appropriation for fiscal year 2017 and $10,525,000 of the disaster38


response account—state appropriation are provided solely for1emergency fire suppression. The general fund—state appropriation and2disaster response account—state appropriation provided in this3subsection may not be used to fund agency indirect and administrative4expenses. Agency indirect and administrative costs shall be allocated5among the agency's remaining accounts and appropriations. The6department of natural resources shall submit a quarterly report to7the office of financial management and the legislative fiscal8committees detailing information on current and planned expenditures9from the disaster response account. This work shall be done in10coordination with the military department.11

(3) $5,000,000 of the forest and fish support account—state12appropriation is provided solely for outcome-based, performance13contracts with tribes to participate in the implementation of the14forest practices program. Contracts awarded may only contain indirect15costs set at or below the rate in the contracting tribe's indirect16cost agreement with the federal government. If federal funding for17this purpose is reinstated, the amount provided in this subsection18shall lapse.19

(4) $925,000 of the marine resources stewardship trust account—20state appropriation is provided solely for implementation of priority21marine management planning efforts including mapping activities,22ecological assessment, data tools, and stakeholder engagement.23

(5) $440,000 of the state general fund—state appropriation for24fiscal year 2016 and $440,000 of the state general fund—state25appropriation for fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for forest26work crews that support correctional camps and are contingent upon27continuing operations of the Naselle youth camp.28

(6) $2,390,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal29year 2016 and $2,390,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for30fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the department to carry out31the forest practices adaptive management program pursuant to RCW3276.09.370 and the May 24, 2012, settlement agreement entered into by33the department and the department of ecology. Scientific research34must be carried out according to the master project schedule and work35plan of cooperative monitoring, evaluation, and research priorities36adopted by the forest practices board. The forest practices board37shall submit a report to the legislature following review, approval,38and solicitation of public comment on the cooperative monitoring,39


evaluation, and research master project schedule, to include:1Cooperative monitoring, evaluation, and research science and related2adaptive management expenditure details, accomplishments, the use of3cooperative monitoring, evaluation, and research science in decision-4making, and funding needs for the coming biennium. The report shall5be provided to the appropriate committees of the legislature by6October 1, 2016.7

(7) $155,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal8year 2016 and $127,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for9fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for ongoing law enforcement,10which the department may contract with local law enforcement11agencies, and for noxious weed control, forest fire protection12assessment, and other management costs for the Teanaway community13forest as provided in the Teanaway community forest management plan.14

(8) The department shall maintain working capital reserves in the15resource management cost account and the forest development account16of no more than five percent of the amounts appropriated in each17account.18

(9) $337,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal19year 2016 and $311,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for20fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for implementation of chapter21182, Laws of 2015 (ESHB 2093).22

(10) $1,200,000 of the disaster response account—state23appropriation is provided solely for joint wildland fire training of24department of natural resources, Washington national guard, local25fire agency, and tribal firefighters. Of this amount, $200,000 is26provided solely to train local fire agencies on the use of27firefighting equipment.28

(11) $215,000 of the disaster response account—state29appropriation is provided solely for the department to develop a30twenty-year strategic plan to treat areas of state forest land that31have been identified by the department as being in poor health.32

(12) $629,000 of the disaster response account—state33appropriation is provided solely for the department to update the34smoke management plan in consultation with the department of ecology,35other relevant state and federal agencies, and relevant stakeholders.36

(13) $696,000 of the disaster response account—state37appropriation is provided solely to enhance the department's capacity38to respond to large wildfires using in-state resources.39


(14) $443,000 of the disaster response account—state1appropriation is provided solely to enhance capacity for aerial2attack of wildfires. Within this amount, the department must develop3a pre-certified list of aerial contractors that may be available for4fire suppression in fire-prone areas and report the list to the5appropriate committees of the legislature by December 1, 2016.6

(15) $1,000,000 of the disaster response account—state7appropriation is provided solely to provide firefighting equipment to8local fire agencies.9

(16) $417,000 of the disaster response account—state10appropriation is provided solely for wildfire prevention education,11community outreach programs, technical assistance to landowners; and12to ensure landowner compliance with grant and contract requirements,13burn permit conditions, and industrial fire precaution levels.14

(17) $569,000 of the disaster response account—state15appropriation is provided solely for portable and mobile radios.16

(18) $700,000 of the resources management cost account—state17appropriation is provided solely for fuel reduction and forest health18activities on state lands.19

(19) $800,000 of the disaster response account—state20appropriation is provided solely for implementation of Engrossed21Substitute House Bill No. 2928 (outdoor burning). Of this amount, two22percent is provided solely for the department's administrative costs,23five percent is provided solely for the department to provide forest24health collaboratives for burn technician costs, and ninety-three25percent is provided solely for the department to provide forest26health collaboratives for implementation of forest resiliency27burning. The department shall direct the forest health collaboratives28to complete the forest resiliency burning under this subsection by29January 1, 2017. If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2016, the30amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.31

(20) $100,000 of the disaster response account—state32appropriation is provided solely for fuel reduction and creating33firebreaks in and around the city of Walla Walla's mill creek34watershed.35

(21) $5,057 of the disaster response account—state appropriation36is provided solely for the Asotin county sheriff's office for the37grizzly bear complex fire.38


Sec. 1309. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 310 (uncodified) is amended to read1as follows: 2FOR THE WASHINGTON POLLUTION LIABILITY INSURANCE PROGRAM3Pollution Liability Insurance Program Trust Account—State4

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($1,421,000))5 $1,425,0006Underground Storage Tank Revolving Account—State7

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,0008TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($1,426,000))9


conditions and limitations: $5,000 of the underground storage tank12revolving account—state appropriation is provided solely for13implementation of Substitute House Bill No. 2357 (pollution insurance14agency). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2016, the amount15provided in this subsection shall lapse.16

Sec. 1310. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 311 (uncodified) is amended to read17as follows: 18FOR THE PUGET SOUND PARTNERSHIP19General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016) . . . . . . . $2,333,00020General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017) . . . . . (($2,349,000))21 $2,366,00022General Fund—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . (($9,955,000))23 $8,964,00024Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account—State25

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($2,119,000))26 $2,122,00027State Toxics Control Account—State Appropriation . . . . (($705,000))28 $707,00029


The appropriations in this section are subject to the following32conditions and limitations: By October 15, 2016, the Puget Sound33partnership shall provide the governor a single, prioritized list of34state agency 2017-2019 capital and operating budget requests related35to Puget Sound restoration.36

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PART XIV1TRANSPORTATION2

Sec. 1401. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 402 (uncodified) is amended to read3as follows: 4FOR THE STATE PATROL5General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016) . . . . . . . $41,105,0006General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017) . . . . . (($39,566,000))7 $39,586,0008General Fund—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . $16,073,0009General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation . . . . . . . . . $3,083,00010Death Investigations Account—State Appropriation . . . . . $6,439,00011Enhanced 911 Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . (($3,230,000))12 $3,009,00013County Criminal Justice Assistance Account—State14

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,532,00015Municipal Criminal Justice Assistance Account—State16

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,443,00017Fire Service Trust Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . $131,00018Vehicle License Fraud Account—State Appropriation . . . (($264,000))19 $221,00020Disaster Response Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . $8,000,00021Fire Service Training Account—State Appropriation . . . . $9,997,00022Aquatic Invasive Species Enforcement Account—State23

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $54,00024State Toxics Control Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . $532,00025Fingerprint Identification Account—State26

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($14,801,000))27 $11,601,00028



(1) $200,000 of the fire service training account—state33appropriation is provided solely for two FTEs in the office of the34state director of fire protection to exclusively review K-1235construction documents for fire and life safety in accordance with36the state building code. It is the intent of this appropriation to37


provide these services only to those districts that are located in1counties without qualified review capabilities.2

(2) $8,000,000 of the disaster response account—state3appropriation is provided solely for Washington state fire service4resource mobilization costs incurred in response to an emergency or5disaster authorized under RCW 43.43.960 through 43.43.964. The state6patrol shall submit a report quarterly to the office of financial7management and the legislative fiscal committees detailing8information on current and planned expenditures from this account.9This work shall be done in coordination with the military department.10

(3) $700,000 of the fire service training account—state11appropriation is provided solely for the firefighter apprenticeship12training program.13

(4) (($3,230,000)) $3,009,000 of the enhanced 911 account—state14appropriation is provided solely for the first phase of the state15patrol's plan to upgrade the criminal history system, and is subject16to the same conditions, limitations and review provided in section17705 (4) through (6) of this act.18

(5) $1,375,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal19year 2016 and $1,375,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for20fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for implementation of chapter21247, Laws of 2015 (Substitute House Bill No. 1068).22

(6) (($3,200,000 of the fingerprint investigation account—state23appropriation is provided solely for the second phase of the state24patrol's plan to upgrade the criminal history system, and is subject25to the same conditions, limitations and review provided in section26705 (4) through (6) of this act.27

(7))) Within amounts provided in this section, the Washington28state patrol shall work with the consolidated technology services29agency to explore the feasibility and appropriateness of using vacant30data halls in the state data center as storage facilities for31evidence collected by law enforcement agencies, including but not32limited to the state patrol. The state patrol and the consolidated33technology services agency shall develop a cost estimate for34modifying the data center halls in order to fit this purpose. The35state patrol shall submit a report on its findings to the governor36and the appropriate committees of the legislature by December 1,372015.38


(((8))) (7) $50,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for1fiscal year 2016 and $50,000 of the general fund—state appropriation2for fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the state patrol to pay3assessments charged by local improvement districts.4

(((9))) (8) $388,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for5fiscal year 2017, $9,000 of the vehicle license fraud account—state6appropriation, and $13,000 of the general fund—local appropriation7are provided solely for implementation of Engrossed Second Substitute8House Bill No. 2872 (WSP recruitment and retention). If the bill is9not enacted by June 30, 2016, the amounts provided in this subsection10shall lapse.11

(((10))) (9) The appropriations in this section include specific12funds for the purpose of implementing Second Substitute House Bill13No. 2530 (protecting victims of sex crimes).14

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PART XV1EDUCATION2

Sec. 1501. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 501 (uncodified) is amended to read3as follows: 4FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION5General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016) . . . . . . . $38,284,0006General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017) . . . . . . . $46,199,0007General Fund—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . . (($67,169,000))8 $70,169,0009General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation . . . . . . . . . $9,623,00010Washington Opportunity Pathways Account—State11

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $292,00012Dedicated Marijuana Account—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . $251,00013Dedicated Marijuana Account—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . $511,00014Performance Audits of Government Account—State15

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $208,00016TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . (($162,537,000))17



fiscal year 2016 and $10,410,000 of the general fund—state22appropriation for fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the23operation and expenses of the office of the superintendent of public24instruction.25

(a) The superintendent shall recognize the extraordinary26accomplishments of four students who have demonstrated a strong27understanding of the civics essential learning requirements to28receive the Daniel J. Evans civic education award.29

(b) Districts shall report to the office of the superintendent of30public instruction daily student unexcused absence data by school,31using a uniform definition of unexcused absence as established by the32superintendent.33

(c) By September of each year, the office of the superintendent34of public instruction shall produce an annual status report on35implementation of the budget provisos in sections 501 and 513 of this36act. The status report of each proviso shall include, but not be37limited to, the following information: Purpose and objective, number38Code Rev/LL:lel 515 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

of state staff funded by the proviso, number of contractors, status1of proviso implementation, number of beneficiaries by year, list of2beneficiaries, a comparison of budgeted funding and actual3expenditures, other sources and amounts of funding, and proviso4outcomes and achievements.5

(d) The superintendent of public instruction, in consultation6with the secretary of state, shall update the program prepared and7distributed under RCW 28A.230.150 for the observation of temperance8and good citizenship day to include providing an opportunity for9eligible students to register to vote at school.10

(e) Districts shall annually report to the office of the11superintendent of public instruction on: (i) The annual number of12graduating high school seniors within the district earning the13Washington state seal of biliteracy provided in RCW 28A.300.575; and14(ii) the number of high school students earning competency-based high15school credits for world languages by demonstrating proficiency in a16language other than English. The office of the superintendent of17public instruction shall provide a summary report to the office of18the governor and the appropriate committees of the legislature by19December 1st of each year.20

(2) $1,017,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal21year 2016 and $857,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for22fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for activities associated with23the implementation of new school finance systems required by chapter24236, Laws of 2010 (K-12 education funding) and chapter 548, Laws of252009 (state's education system), including technical staff, systems26reprogramming, and workgroup deliberations, including the quality27education council and the data governance working group.28

(3) $1,012,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal29year 2016, $851,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for30fiscal year 2017, and $161,000 of the Washington opportunity pathways31account—state appropriation are provided solely for the operation and32expenses of the state board of education, including basic education33assistance activities. Of these amounts, $161,000 of the general fund34—state appropriation for fiscal year 2016 and $161,000 of the35Washington opportunity pathways account—state appropriation are36provided solely for implementation of RCW 28A.710 as amended by37Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 6194 (public schools38other than common schools).39


(4) $3,571,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal1year 2016 and $3,447,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for2fiscal year 2017 are provided solely to the professional educator3standards board for the following:4

(a) $1,050,000 in fiscal year 2016 and $1,050,000 in fiscal year52017 are for the operation and expenses of the Washington6professional educator standards board;7

(b) $2,372,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal8year 2016 and $2,372,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for9fiscal year 2017 are for grants to improve preservice teacher10training and for funding of alternative routes to certification11programs administered by the professional educator standards board.12Alternative routes programs include the pipeline for paraeducators13program, the retooling to teach conditional loan programs, and the14recruiting Washington teachers program. Within this subsection15(4)(b), up to $500,000 per fiscal year is available for grants to16public or private colleges of education in Washington state to17develop models and share best practices for increasing the classroom18teaching experience of preservice training programs;19

(c) $25,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal20year 2016 and $25,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for21fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the professional educator22standards board to develop educator interpreter standards and23identify interpreter assessments that are available to school24districts. Interpreter assessments should meet the following25criteria: (A) Include both written assessment and performance26assessment; (B) be offered by a national organization of professional27sign language interpreters and transliterators; and (C) be designed28to assess performance in more than one sign system or sign language.29The board shall establish a performance standard, defining what30constitutes a minimum assessment result, for each educational31interpreter assessment identified. The board shall publicize the32standards and assessments for school district use;33

(d) $124,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal34year 2016 is provided solely for implementation of chapter 136, Laws35of 2014 (paraeducator development).36

(5) $266,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal37year 2016 and $266,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for38fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the implementation of39


chapter 240, Laws of 2010, including staffing the office of equity1and civil rights.2

(a) $5,000 of the amounts provided in this subsection shall be3provided to the Washington state school directors association for the4creation of a model policy and procedures for language access by5limited-English proficient parents. In developing the model policy6and procedures, the school directors association shall consider any7guidance materials created by the United States department of8justice, the United States department of education, and the office of9the superintendent of public instruction, regarding how school10districts can effectively assess their language access needs and how11to develop appropriately tailored language access plans. The model12policy and procedures must at a minimum address:13

(i) Guidance and procedures for timely and accurate14identification of limited-English proficient parents and guardians15and their language access needs;16

(ii) A recommended process and procedures for when and how to17access an interpreter;18

(iii) A prohibition on the use of students or children as19interpreters for school-related communications;20

(iv) Procedures to ensure appropriate staff are aware of parents'21or guardians' need for language assistance, including guidance for22all school administrators, teachers, and other appropriate staff23regarding when and how to access an interpreter or translation24services in a timely manner; and25

(v) A process for communicating with parents and guardians about26their rights under federal and state law to be provided with27accessible information that allows them to make informed choices28regarding their child's education and how to access the resources and29services available to them.30

(b) Within the amounts provided in this subsection, the office of31the superintendent of public instruction shall:32

(i) Convene an advisory committee with representatives of33parents, school administrators, school principals, classified and34certificated staff, and other appropriate parties with interest in35language access for limited-English parents to develop sample36materials for school districts to disseminate to both school37employees and parents regarding parents' rights under the model38policy developed by the Washington state school directors'39association and the resources available to assist parents and40Code Rev/LL:lel 518 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

guardians in accessing the services available to them. The sample1materials must be developed by July 1, 2016;2

(ii) Maintain and have available upon request a list of school3districts that have and have not adopted the Washington state school4directors' association's model policy;5

(iii) Adopt rules regarding school districts' communication of6the language access policy and procedure to parents, students,7employees, and volunteers; and8

(iv) Publish to the agency web site a listing of language access9services providers available to school districts, including but not10limited to, the telephonic, in-person, or video-remote interpreter11services vendors on contract with the state of Washington, including12contact information and training programs that are available to13support school districts in preparing employees for how to access and14effectively use an interpreter.15

(6) $50,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal16year 2016 and $50,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for17fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the ongoing work of the18education opportunity gap oversight and accountability committee.19

(7) $61,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal20year 2016 and $61,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for21fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the implementation of22chapter 380, Laws of 2009 (enacting the interstate compact on23educational opportunity for military children).24

(8) $131,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal25year 2016 and $131,000 of the Washington opportunity pathways account26—state appropriation are provided solely for the implementation of27RCW 28A.710 as amended by Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill No.286194 (public schools other than common schools).29

(9) $1,802,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal30year 2016 and $1,802,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for31fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for implementing a comprehensive32data system to include financial, student, and educator data,33including development and maintenance of the comprehensive education34data and research system (CEDARS).35

(10) $25,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal36year 2016 and $25,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for37fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for project citizen, a program38sponsored by the national conference of state legislatures and the39


center for civic education to promote participation in government by1middle school students.2

(11) $1,500,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for3fiscal year 2016 and $1,500,000 of the general fund—state4appropriation for fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for5collaborative schools for innovation and success authorized under6chapter 53, Laws of 2012. The office of the superintendent of public7instruction shall award $500,000 per year in funding for each8collaborative school for innovation and success selected for9participation in the pilot program during 2012.10

(12) $123,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal11year 2016 and $123,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for12fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for implementation of chapter13163, Laws of 2012 (foster care outcomes). The office of the14superintendent of public instruction shall annually report each15December on the implementation of the state's plan of cross-system16collaboration to promote educational stability and improve education17outcomes of foster youth.18

(13) $250,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal19year 2016 and $250,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for20fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for implementation of chapter21178, Laws of 2012 (open K-12 education resources).22

(14) $93,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal23year 2016 and $93,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for24fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for chapter 185, Laws of 201125(bullying prevention), which requires the office of the26superintendent of public instruction to convene an ongoing workgroup27on school bullying and harassment prevention. Within the amounts28provided, $140,000 is for youth suicide prevention activities.29

(15) $14,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal30year 2016 and $14,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for31fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for implementation of chapter32242, Laws of 2013 (state-tribal education compacts).33

(16) $62,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal34year 2016 and $62,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for35fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for competitive grants to school36districts to increase the capacity of high schools to offer AP37computer science courses. In making grant allocations, the office of38the superintendent of public instruction must give priority to39


schools and districts in rural areas, with substantial enrollment of1low-income students, and that do not offer AP computer science.2School districts may apply to receive either or both of the following3grants:4

(a) A grant to establish partnerships to support computer science5professionals from private industry serving on a voluntary basis as6coinstructors along with a certificated teacher, including via7synchronous video, for AP computer science courses; or8

(b) A grant to purchase or upgrade technology and curriculum9needed for AP computer science, as well as provide opportunities for10professional development for classroom teachers to have the requisite11knowledge and skills to teach AP computer science.12

(17) $10,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal13year 2016 and $10,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for14fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the superintendent of public15instruction to convene a committee for the selection and recognition16of Washington innovative schools. The committee shall select and17recognize Washington innovative schools based on the selection18criteria established by the office of the superintendent of public19instruction, in accordance with chapter 202, Laws of 2011 (innovation20schools—recognition) and chapter 260, Laws of 2011 (innovation21schools and zones).22

(18) $100,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal23year 2016 and $100,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for24fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the Mobius science center to25expand mobile outreach of science, technology, engineering, and26mathematics (STEM) education to students in rural, tribal, and low-27income communities.28

(19) $59,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal29year 2016 is provided solely for the office of the superintendent of30public instruction to convene a task force to design a performance-31based assistance and accountability system for the transitional32bilingual instruction program. The office must submit a report with33recommendations from the task force to the education and fiscal34committees of the legislature by January 15, 2016.35

(20) $131,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal36year 2016 and $131,000 of general fund—state appropriation for fiscal37year 2017 are provided solely for the office of the superintendent of38public instruction to perform on-going program reviews of alternative39


learning experience programs and dropout reengagement programs. The1amounts provided in this subsection are sufficient for the office of2the superintendent of public instruction to conduct ongoing3consolidated program reviews of alternative learning experience4programs and dropout reengagement programs established under chapter520, Laws of 2010. The office of the superintendent of public6instruction shall include alternative learning education and dropout7reengagement programs in its ongoing consolidated program reviews, as8well as provide outreach and training to school districts regarding9implementation of the programs. Findings from the program reviews10will be used to support and prioritize the office of the11superintendent of public instruction outreach and education efforts12that assist school districts in implementing the programs in13accordance with statute and legislative intent, as well as to support14financial and performance audit work conducted by the office of the15state auditor.16

(21) $31,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal17year 2016 and $55,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for18fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the office of the19superintendent of public instruction for statewide implementation of20career and technical education course equivalency frameworks21authorized under RCW 28A.700.070 for math and science. This may22include development of additional equivalency course frameworks,23course performance assessments, and professional development for24districts implementing the new frameworks. At least two of the25science course frameworks must be in environmental science.26

(22) $142,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal27year 2016 and $142,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for28fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for implementation of chapter29103, Laws of 2014 (Substitute Senate Bill No. 6431) (youth suicide30prevention).31

(23) $208,000 of the performance audits of government account—32state appropriation is provided solely to address additional audit33resolutions and appeals in the alternative learning experience34programs.35

(24) $2,541,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for36fiscal year 2016 and $2,541,000 of the general fund—state37appropriation for fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for a corps of38nurses located at educational service districts, as determined by the39


superintendent of public instruction, to be dispatched to the most1needy schools to provide direct care to students, health education,2and training for school staff.3

(25) $210,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal4year 2016 and $210,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for5fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for a nonviolence and leadership6training program provided by the institute for community leadership.7

(26) $1,221,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for8fiscal year 2016 and $1,221,000 of the general fund—state9appropriation for fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for K-2010telecommunications network technical support in the K-12 sector to11prevent system failures and avoid interruptions in school utilization12of the data processing and video-conferencing capabilities of the13network. These funds may be used to purchase engineering and advanced14technical support for the network.15

(27) $2,549,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for16fiscal year 2016 and $3,940,000 of the general fund—state17appropriation for fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the18Washington state achievers scholarship and Washington higher19education readiness program. The funds shall be used to: Support20community involvement officers that recruit, train, and match21community volunteer mentors with students selected as achievers22scholars; and to identify and reduce barriers to college for low-23income and underserved middle and high school students.24

(28) $1,354,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for25fiscal year 2016 and $1,354,000 of the general fund—state26appropriation for fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for27contracting with a college scholarship organization with expertise in28conducting outreach to students concerning eligibility for the29Washington college bound scholarship consistent with chapter 405,30Laws of 2007.31

(29) $1,000,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for32fiscal year 2016, $1,000,000 of the general fund—state appropriation33for fiscal year 2017, and $762,000 of the dedicated marijuana account34—state appropriation are provided solely for dropout prevention,35intervention, and reengagement programs, including the jobs for36America's graduates (JAG) program, dropout prevention programs that37provide student mentoring, and the building bridges statewide38program. Starting in school year 2014-15, students in the foster care39


system or who are homeless shall be given priority by districts1offering the jobs for America's graduates program. The office of the2superintendent of public instruction shall convene staff3representatives from high schools to meet and share best practices4for dropout prevention. Of these amounts, $251,000 of the dedicated5marijuana account—state appropriation for fiscal year 2016, and6$511,000 of the dedicated marijuana account—state appropriation for7fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the building bridges8statewide program.9

(30) $2,654,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for10fiscal year 2016 and $2,984,000 of the general fund—state11appropriation for fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the12Washington kindergarten inventory of developing skills. State funding13shall support the statewide administration of the inventory under RCW1428A.655.080(1) and the one-time implementation and training grants15under RCW 28A.655.080(3) for schools implementing the inventory for16the first time in the 2015-2017 fiscal biennium.17

(31) $75,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal18year 2016 and $75,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for19fiscal year 2017 are provided solely to subsidize advanced placement20exam fees and international baccalaureate class fees and exam fees21for low-income students. To be eligible for the subsidy, a student22must be either enrolled or eligible to participate in the federal23free or reduced-price lunch program, and the student must have24maximized the allowable federal contribution. The office of the25superintendent of public instruction shall set the subsidy in an26amount so that the advanced placement exam fee does not exceed $15.0027and the combined class and exam fee for the international28baccalaureate does not exceed $14.50.29

(32) $293,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal30year 2016 and $293,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for31fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the office of the32superintendent of public instruction to support district33implementation of comprehensive guidance and planning programs34consistent with RCW 28A.600.045.35

(33) $2,864,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for36fiscal year 2016 and $3,758,000 of the general fund—state37appropriation for fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for38


implementation of Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 15461(dual credit education opportunities).2

(34) $161,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal3year 2016 and $54,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for4fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the superintendent of public5instruction to convene a workgroup to recommend comprehensive6benchmarks for developmentally appropriate interpersonal and7decision-making knowledge and skills of social and emotional learning8for grades kindergarten through high school that build upon what is9being done in early learning. The workgroup shall submit10recommendations to the education committees of the legislature, and11the office of the governor by October 1, 2016.12

(35) $122,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal13year 2016 and $117,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for14fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for implementation of chapter 315(SHB No. 1813), Laws of 2015 1st sp. sess. (computer science).16

(36)(a) $250,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for17fiscal year 2016 and $250,000 of the general fund—state appropriation18for fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the office of the19superintendent of public instruction to implement a K-12 dual20language expansion grant program to build and expand well-21implemented, sustainable dual language programs and create state-22level infrastructure dedicated to dual language instruction.23

(b) The superintendent shall award grants to pairs of school24districts for periods of two years. Each awarded pair must have one25district with an established dual language program with a plan for26expansion, and another district with the desire to implement a new27dual language program.28

(c) Grant funds may be used for professional development,29supplemental materials, training, administrative staffing of the30program, site visits, recruiting bilingual teachers and instructional31aides, program evaluation, and coaching.32

(37) $400,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal33year 2016 and $200,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for34fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the urban school turnaround35initiative as follows:36

(a) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall37provide grants of equal amounts to two schools that have previously38received urban school turnaround initiative grants. The purpose of39


these grants is to assist the schools in maintaining gains made as a1result of work completed under the original program, while also2phasing out state funding support of the program.3

(b) The office shall allocate the funds under this subsection4(((36))) (37) to the school district to be used exclusively in the5selected schools. The district may not charge an overhead or indirect6fee for the allocated funds or supplant other state, federal, or7local funds in the selected schools. The school district shall use8the funds for intensive supplemental instruction, services, and9materials in the selected schools, including but not limited to10professional development for school staff; updated curriculum,11materials, and technology; extended learning opportunities for12students; reduced class size; summer enrichment activities; school-13based health clinics; and other research-based initiatives to14dramatically turn around the performance and close the achievement15gap in the schools. The office shall enter into an expenditure16agreement with the school district under which any funds under this17subsection (((41))) (37) remaining unspent on ((August 31)) June 30,182017, shall be returned to the state. Priorities for the expenditure19of the funds shall be determined by the leadership and staff of each20school.21

(38) $125,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal22year 2016 and $125,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for23fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the Kip Tokuda memorial24Washington civil liberties public education program. The25superintendent of public instruction shall award grants consistent26with RCW 28A.300.410.27

(39) $652,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal28year 2016 is provided solely for the administration of the29preliminary scholastic aptitude test to ninth and tenth grade30participants in the college bound program. The superintendent of31public instruction shall partner with a national nonprofit32organization that offers the aptitude test and that will provide: (i)33Early and annual feedback on student progress; (ii) detailed34performance feedback connected to Washington's standards,35instruction, and assessments; (iii) access to state-of-the-art36learning tools including free, personalized practice; (iv) access to37college and career planning tools; (v) personalized information38packets to high-achieving, low-income students to increase the number39


of applications from this group of students to public four-year1institutions of higher education and independent, nonprofit2baccalaureate degree-granting institutions in Washington; and (vi)3for income eligible students, the opportunity to take the preliminary4scholastic aptitude test in eleventh grade at no cost, to take the5scholastic aptitude test twice at no cost, and access to additional6tools and score reports at no cost.7

(40)(a) $125,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for8fiscal year 2016 and $125,000 of the general fund—state appropriation9for fiscal year 2017 is provided solely for a grant to an entity that10is exempt from taxation under Title 26 U.S.C. Sec. 501(c)(3) of the11federal internal revenue code of 1986, as amended, as of the12effective date of this section, that is affiliated and in good13standing with a national congressionally chartered organization's14standards under 36 U.S.C., subtitle II, part B, and that:15

(i) Is facility-based and provides proven and tested16recreational, educational, and character-building programs for17children ages six to eighteen years of age;18

(ii) Provides after school and summer programs in a minimum of19fifty communities statewide, with youth development services20available at least twenty hours weekly during the school year and for21thirty hours weekly during summer programming;22

(iii) Has adopted standards for care that at a minimum include23staff ratios, staff training, health and safety standards, and24mechanisms for assessing and enforcing the program's compliance with25the standards;26

(iv) Provides a process to receive and resolve parental27complaints; and28

(v) Conducts national criminal background checks for all29employees and volunteers who work with children.30

(b) The grant shall be used to pilot a program of academic,31innovation, and mentoring. The purpose of the program is to enable32eligible neighborhood youth development entities to provide out-of-33school time programs for youth six to eighteen years of age that34include educational services, mentoring, and linkages to positive,35pro-social leisure and recreational activities. The programs must be36designed for mentoring and academic enrichment that include at least37two of the following three activity areas:38

(i) Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM);39(ii) Homework support and high-yield learning opportunities; and40


(iii) Career exploration.1(c) The entity receiving the grant shall conduct the pilot in at2

least five communities statewide. The office of the superintendent of3public instruction shall submit a report to the appropriate education4and fiscal committees of the legislature by December 31, 2015, and a5final report by December 31, 2016. The report shall outline the6programs established, target populations, and pre- and post-testing7results.8

(41) $25,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal9year 2016 and $25,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for10fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the office of the11superintendent of public instruction to partner with a nonprofit12organization providing music curriculum for kindergarten and first13grade students and establish a grant program that provides start-up14costs and materials for integrated music curriculum that links15together other core curriculum. Preference shall be given to Title 116schools, head start programs, early childhood education and17assistance program sites, high poverty schools, schools with high18mobility, and schools with low student achievement.19

(42) $1,000,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for20fiscal year 2016 and $1,000,000 of the general fund—state21appropriation for fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the22computer science and education grant program to support the following23three purposes: Train and credential teachers in computer sciences;24provide and upgrade technology needed to learn computer science; and,25for computer science frontiers grants to introduce students to and26engage them in computer science. The office of the superintendent of27public instruction must use the computer science learning standards28adopted pursuant to Substitute House Bill No. 1813 (computer science)29in implementing the grant, to the extent possible. Additionally,30grants provided for the purpose of introducing students to computer31science are intended to support innovative ways to introduce and32engage students from historically underrepresented groups, including33girls, low-income students, and minority students, to computer34science and to inspire them to enter computer science careers. Grant35funds for the computer science and education grant program may be36expended only to the extent that they are equally matched by private37sources for the program, including gifts, grants, or endowments.38


(43) $1,461,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for1fiscal year 2017 is provided solely for a contract with a2nongovernmental entity or entities for demonstration sites to improve3the educational outcomes of students who are dependent pursuant to4chapter 13.34 RCW pursuant to Fourth Substitute House Bill No. 19995(foster youth edu. outcomes).6

(a) Of the amount provided in this subsection, $446,000 of the7general fund—state appropriation for fiscal year 2017 is provided8solely for the demonstration site established pursuant to the92013-2015 omnibus appropriations act, section 202(10), chapter 4,10Laws of 2013, 2nd sp. sess.11

(b) Of the amount provided in this subsection, $1,015,000 of the12general fund—state appropriation for fiscal year 2017 is provided13solely for a second demonstration site that includes a school14district or school district with a significant number of dependent15students. The office of the superintendent of public instruction, in16collaboration with the department of social and health services17children's administration and the contracted nongovernmental entity18or entities, shall select a second demonstration site for19implementation after July 1, 2016.20

(44) $1,000,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for21fiscal year 2017 is provided solely for implementation of Third22Substitute House Bill No. 1682 (homeless students). If the bill is23not enacted by June 30, 2016, the amount provided in this subsection24shall lapse.25

(45) $1,242,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for26fiscal year 2017 is provided solely for implementation of Fourth27Substitute House Bill No. 1541 (educational opportunity gap). If the28bill is not enacted by June 30, 2016, the amount provided in this29subsection shall lapse.30

(46) $350,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal31year 2017 is provided solely for implementation of Second Substitute32House Bill No. 2449 (truancy reduction). If the bill is not enacted33by June 30, 2016, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.34

(47) $50,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal35year 2016 and $50,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for36fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for a skilled workforce37development high school summer internship pilot project. The office38of the superintendent of public instruction shall select two high39


schools from the largest urban school district in the state who will1in turn select 10 students each, who have completed their junior2year, to participate in a 5 1/2 week summer internship. The selected3high schools must partner with the port of Seattle and manufacturing4and maritime employers, who are committed to fostering the5development of local youth into a skilled workforce, to provide6internships for the selected students. The office of the7superintendent of public instruction must submit a report to the8legislature by December 1, 2016, summarizing the successes and9failures of the pilot project and provide recommendations for any10future actions. Expenditure of the amounts in this section is11contingent on receipt by the school district of a fifty percent match12in funding from nonstate sources.13

(48) $1,750,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for14fiscal year 2017 is provided solely for professional development for15state-funded classroom paraeducators. Training must be provided in16the 2016-17 school year.17

(49) $41,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal18year 2017 is provided solely for the office of the superintendent of19public instruction to implement the since time immemorial program,20including web site updates to accommodate video content and online21teaching tools, and training for classroom certificated instructional22staff.23

(50) $11,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal24year 2016 and $8,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for25fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for implementation of chapter 3,26Laws of 2016 (basic education obligations).27

(51) $276,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal28year 2017 is provided solely for implementation of Engrossed Senate29Bill No. 6620 (school safety). If the bill is not enacted by June 30,302016, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.31

(52) $500,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal32year 2017 is provided solely for implementation of section 1 of33Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 6455 (professional34educator workforce). If section 1 of the bill is not enacted by June3530, 2016, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.36



FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION—FOR GENERAL1APPORTIONMENT2General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016) . . . . . $6,375,707,0003General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017) . . . (($6,734,241,000))4 $6,751,047,0005Education Legacy Trust Account—State Appropriation . . . $95,730,0006

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . (($13,205,678,000))7 $13,222,484,0008


(1)(a) Each general fund fiscal year appropriation includes such11funds as are necessary to complete the school year ending in the12fiscal year and for prior fiscal year adjustments.13

(b) For the 2015-16 and 2016-17 school years, the superintendent14shall allocate general apportionment funding to school districts as15provided in the funding formulas and salary schedules in sections 50216and 503 of this act, excluding (c) of this subsection.17

(c) From July 1, 2015, to August 31, 2015, the superintendent18shall allocate general apportionment funding to school districts19programs as provided in sections 502 and 503, chapter 4, Laws of 2013202nd sp. sess., as amended.21

(d) The enrollment of any district shall be the annual average22number of full-time equivalent students and part-time students as23provided in RCW 28A.150.350, enrolled on the fourth day of school in24September and on the first school day of each month October through25June, including students who are in attendance pursuant to RCW2628A.335.160 and 28A.225.250 who do not reside within the servicing27school district. Any school district concluding its basic education28program in May must report the enrollment of the last school day held29in May in lieu of a June enrollment.30

(e)(i) Funding provided in this part V of this act is sufficient31to provide each full-time equivalent student with the minimum hours32of instruction required under RCW 28A.150.220.33

(ii) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall34align the agency rules defining a full-time equivalent student with35the increase in the minimum instructional hours under RCW3628A.150.220, as amended by the legislature in 2014.37

(f) The superintendent shall adopt rules requiring school38districts to report full-time equivalent student enrollment as39


provided in RCW 28A.655.210 and to carry out the requirement1specified in subsections 2(c)(i)(B) and 2(c)(ii)(B) of this section.2

(g) For the 2015-16 and 2016-17 school years, school districts3must report to the office of the superintendent of public instruction4the monthly actual average district-wide class size across each grade5level of kindergarten, first grade, second grade, and third grade6classes. The superintendent of public instruction shall report this7information to the education and fiscal committees of the house of8representatives and the senate by September 30th of each year.9

(2) CERTIFICATED INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF ALLOCATIONS10Allocations for certificated instructional staff salaries for the11

2015-16 and 2016-17 school years are determined using formula-12generated staff units calculated pursuant to this subsection.13

(a) Certificated instructional staff units, as defined in RCW1428A.150.410, shall be allocated to reflect the minimum class size15allocations, requirements, and school prototypes assumptions as16provided in RCW 28A.150.260, except that the allocation for guidance17counselors in a middle school shall be 1.216 for the 2015-16 and182016-17 school years, this enhancement is within the program of basic19education. The superintendent shall make allocations to school20districts based on the district's annual average full-time equivalent21student enrollment in each grade.22

(b) Additional certificated instructional staff units provided in23this subsection (2) that exceed the minimum requirements in RCW2428A.150.260 are enhancements outside the program of basic education,25except as otherwise provided in this section.26

(c)(i)(A) The superintendent shall base allocations for each27level of prototypical school on the following regular education28average class size of full-time equivalent students per teacher,29except as provided in (c)(ii) of this subsection:30 31 General education class size:

32 33Grade RCW 28A.150.260 2015-16

School Year

2016-17

School Year

34 Grade K 22.00 19.00

35 Grade 1 23.00 21.00

36 Grade 2 24.00 22.00

37 Grade 3 25.00 22.00


1 Grade 4 27.00 27.00

2 Grades 5-6 27.00 27.00

3 Grades 7-8 28.53 28.53

4 Grades 9-12 28.74 28.74

The superintendent shall base allocations for laboratory science,5career and technical education (CTE) and skill center programs6average class size as provided in RCW 28A.150.260.7

(B) For grades kindergarten through three, the superintendent8shall allocate funding for class size reductions to the extent of,9and in proportion to, the school district's demonstrated actual10weighted average class size for grades kindergarten through three,11down to the weighted average class size specified in subsection122(c)(i)(A) of this section. At a minimum, the superintendent must13allocate funding sufficient to fund a weighted average class size not14to exceed 25.23 full-time equivalent students per teacher in these15grades.16

(ii)(A) For each level of prototypical school at which more than17fifty percent of the students were eligible for free and reduced-18price meals in the prior school year, the superintendent shall19allocate funding based on the following average class size of full-20time equivalent students per teacher:21 22 General education class size in high poverty schools:

23 24Grade RCW 28A.150.260 2015-16

School Year

2016-17

School Year

25 Grade K 18.00 17.00

26 Grade 1 19.00 17.00

27 Grade 2 22.00 18.00

28 Grade 3 24.00 21.00

29 Grade 4 27.00 27.00

30 Grades 5-6 27.00 27.00

31 Grades 7-8 28.53 28.53

32 Grades 9-12 28.74 28.74

(B) For grades kindergarten through three, the superintendent33shall allocate funding for class size reductions to the extent of,34and in proportion to, the school district's demonstrated actual35


weighted average class size for grades kindergarten through three,1down to the weighted average class size specified in subsection22(c)(ii)(A) of this section. At a minimum, the superintendent must3allocate funding sufficient to fund a weighted average class size not4to exceed 25.23 full-time equivalent students per teacher in these5grades.6

(iii) The enhancements in this subsection (2)(c) are within the7program of basic education.8

(iv) Pursuant to RCW 28A.150.260(4)(a), the assumed teacher9planning period, expressed as a percentage of a teacher work day, is1013.42 percent in grades K-6, and 16.67 percent in grades 7-12; and11

(v) Advanced placement and international baccalaureate courses12are funded at the same class size assumptions as general education13schools in the same grade; and14

(d)(i) Funding for teacher librarians, school nurses, social15workers, school psychologists, and guidance counselors is allocated16based on the school prototypes as provided in RCW 28A.150.260 and (a)17of this subsection and is considered certificated instructional18staff, except as provided in (d)(ii) of this subsection.19

(ii) Students in approved career and technical education and20skill center programs generate certificated instructional staff units21to provide for the services of teacher librarians, school nurses,22social workers, school psychologists, and guidance counselors at the23following combined rate per 1000 student full-time equivalent24enrollment:25 26 27

2015-16 School

Year

2016-17 School

Year

28 29 30

Career and

Technical

Education

3.07 3.07

31 Skill Center 3.41 3.41

(3) ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ALLOCATIONS32(a) Allocations for school building-level certificated33

administrative staff salaries for the 2015-16 and 2016-17 school34years for general education students are determined using the formula35generated staff units calculated pursuant to this subsection. The36superintendent shall make allocations to school districts based on37the district's annual average full-time equivalent enrollment in each38


grade. The following prototypical school values shall determine the1allocation for principals, assistance principals, and other2certificated building level administrators:3 4 Prototypical School Building:

5 Elementary School 1.253

6 Middle School 1.353

7 High School 1.880

(b) Students in approved career and technical education and skill8center programs generate certificated school building-level9administrator staff units at per student rates that are a multiple of10the general education rate in (a) of this subsection by the following11factors: Career and Technical Education students 1.02512Skill Center students 1.19813

(4) CLASSIFIED STAFF ALLOCATIONS14Allocations for classified staff units providing school building-15

level and district-wide support services for the 2015-16 and 2016-1716school years are determined using the formula-generated staff units17provided in RCW 28A.150.260, and adjusted based on each district's18annual average full-time equivalent student enrollment in each grade,19except that the allocation for parent involvement coordinators in an20elementary school shall be 0.0825 for the 2015-16 and 2016-17 school21years, which enhancement is within the program of basic education.22

(5) CENTRAL OFFICE ALLOCATIONS23In addition to classified and administrative staff units24

allocated in subsections (3) and (4) of this section, classified and25administrative staff units are provided for the 2015-16 and 2016-1726school year for the central office administrative costs of operating27a school district, at the following rates:28

(a) The total central office staff units provided in this29subsection (5) are calculated by first multiplying the total number30of eligible certificated instructional, certificated administrative,31and classified staff units providing school-based or district-wide32support services, as identified in RCW 28A.150.260(6)(b), by 5.333percent.34

(b) Of the central office staff units calculated in (a) of this35subsection, 74.53 percent are allocated as classified staff units, as36generated in subsection (4) of this section, and 25.47 percent shall37


be allocated as administrative staff units, as generated in1subsection (3) of this section.2

(c) Staff units generated as enhancements outside the program of3basic education to the minimum requirements of RCW 28A.150.260, and4staff units generated by skill center and career-technical students,5are excluded from the total central office staff units calculation in6(a) of this subsection.7

(d) For students in approved career-technical and skill center8programs, central office classified units are allocated at the same9staff unit per student rate as those generated for general education10students of the same grade in this subsection (5), and central office11administrative staff units are allocated at staff unit per student12rates that exceed the general education rate established for students13in the same grade in this subsection (5) by 1.46 percent in the142015-16 school year and 1.45 percent in the 2016-17 school year for15career and technical education students, and 17.33 percent in the162015-16 school year and 17.31 percent in the 2016-17 school year for17skill center students.18

(6) FRINGE BENEFIT ALLOCATIONS19Fringe benefit allocations shall be calculated at a rate of 21.4220

percent in the 2015-16 school year and 21.42 percent in the 2016-1721school year for certificated salary allocations provided under22subsections (2), (3), and (5) of this section, and a rate of 22.7223percent in the 2015-16 school year and 22.72 percent in the 2016-1724school year for classified salary allocations provided under25subsections (4) and (5) of this section.26

(7) INSURANCE BENEFIT ALLOCATIONS27Insurance benefit allocations shall be calculated at the28

maintenance rate specified in section 504 of this act, based on the29number of benefit units determined as follows:30

(a) The number of certificated staff units determined in31subsections (2), (3), and (5) of this section; and32

(b) The number of classified staff units determined in33subsections (4) and (5) of this section multiplied by 1.152. This34factor is intended to adjust allocations so that, for the purpose of35distributing insurance benefits, full-time equivalent classified36employees may be calculated on the basis of 1,440 hours of work per37year, with no individual employee counted as more than one full-time38equivalent.39


(8) MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, AND OPERATING COSTS (MSOC) ALLOCATIONS1Funding is allocated per annual average full-time equivalent2

student for the materials, supplies, and operating costs (MSOC)3incurred by school districts, consistent with the requirements of RCW428A.150.260.5

(a)(i) MSOC funding for general education students are allocated6at the following per student rates:7 8 MSOC RATES/STUDENT FTE

9

10 11MSOC Component 2015-16

SCHOOL YEAR

2016-17

SCHOOL YEAR

12

13 Technology $127.17 $128.58

14 Utilities and Insurance $345.55 $349.35



17 18Instructional Professional Development for Certificated


$21.12 $21.35

19 Facilities Maintenance $171.19 $173.07

20 Security and Central Office $118.60 $119.90

21 TOTAL BASIC EDUCATION MSOC/STUDENT FTE $1,210.05 $1,223.36

(ii) For the 2016-17 school year, as part of the budget22development, hearing, and review process required by chapter 28A.50523RCW, each school district must disclose: (A) The amount of state24funding to be received by the district under (a) and (d) of this25subsection (8); (B) the amount the district proposes to spend for26materials, supplies, and operating costs; (C) the difference between27these two amounts; and (D) if (A) of this subsection (8)(a)(ii)28exceeds (B) of this subsection (8)(a)(ii), any proposed use of this29difference and how this use will improve student achievement.30

(b) Students in approved skill center programs generate per31student FTE MSOC allocations of $1,272.99 for the 2015-16 school year32and $1,286.99 for the 2016-17 school year.33

(c) Students in approved exploratory and preparatory career and34technical education programs generate a per student MSOC allocation35


of $1,431.65 for the 2015-16 school year and $1,447.40 for the12016-17 school year.2

(d) Students in grades 9-12 generate per student FTE MSOC3allocations in addition to the allocation provided in (a) through (c)4of this subsection at the following rate:5 6 7MSOC Component 2015-16

SCHOOL YEAR

2016-17

SCHOOL YEAR

8 Technology $36.57 $36.98



11 12Instructional Professional Development for Certified


$6.65 $6.72

13 TOTAL GRADE 9-12 BASIC EDUCATION MSOC/STUDENT FTE $166.22 $168.05

(9) SUBSTITUTE TEACHER ALLOCATIONS14For the 2015-16 and 2016-17 school years, funding for substitute15

costs for classroom teachers is based on four (4) funded substitute16days per classroom teacher unit generated under subsection (2) of17this section, at a daily substitute rate of $151.86.18

(10) ALTERNATIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE PROGRAM FUNDING19(a) Amounts provided in this section from July 1, 2015, to August20

31, 2015, are adjusted to reflect provisions of chapter 4, Laws of212013 2nd sp. sess., as amended (allocation of funding for students22enrolled in alternative learning experiences).23

(b) The superintendent of public instruction shall require all24districts receiving general apportionment funding for alternative25learning experience (ALE) programs as defined in WAC 392-121-182 to26provide separate financial accounting of expenditures for the ALE27programs offered in district or with a provider, including but not28limited to private companies and multidistrict cooperatives, as well29as accurate, monthly headcount and FTE enrollment claimed for basic30education, including separate counts of resident and nonresident31students.32

(11) DROPOUT REENGAGEMENT PROGRAM33The superintendent shall adopt rules to require students claimed34

for general apportionment funding based on enrollment in dropout35reengagement programs authorized under RCW 28A.175.100 through3628A.175.115 to meet requirements for at least weekly minimum37Code Rev/LL:lel 538 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

instructional contact, academic counseling, career counseling, or1case management contact. Districts must also provide separate2financial accounting of expenditures for the programs offered by the3district or under contract with a provider, as well as accurate4monthly headcount and full-time equivalent enrollment claimed for5basic education, including separate enrollment counts of resident and6nonresident students.7

(12) VOLUNTARY ALL DAY KINDERGARTEN PROGRAMS8Funding in this section is sufficient to fund voluntary all day9

kindergarten programs in qualifying schools in the 2015-16 school10year and all schools in the 2016-17 school year, pursuant to RCW1128A.150.220 and 28A.150.315. Each kindergarten student who enrolls12for the voluntary all-day program in a qualifying school shall count13as one-half of one full-time equivalent student for purpose of making14allocations under this section. Funding in this section provides all-15day kindergarten programs for 71.88 percent of kindergarten16enrollment in the 2015-16 school year and full funding in the 2016-1717school year, which enhancement is within the program of basic18education.19

(13) ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR SMALL SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND REMOTE AND20NECESSARY PLANTS21

For small school districts and remote and necessary school plants22within any district which have been judged to be remote and necessary23by the superintendent of public instruction, additional staff units24are provided to ensure a minimum level of staffing support.25Additional administrative and certificated instructional staff units26provided to districts in this subsection shall be reduced by the27general education staff units, excluding career and technical28education and skills center enhancement units, otherwise provided in29subsections (2) through (5) of this section on a per district basis.30

(a) For districts enrolling not more than twenty-five average31annual full-time equivalent students in grades K-8, and for small32school plants within any school district which have been judged to be33remote and necessary by the superintendent of public instruction and34enroll not more than twenty-five average annual full-time equivalent35students in grades K-8:36

(i) For those enrolling no students in grades 7 and 8, 1.7637certificated instructional staff units and 0.24 certificated38administrative staff units for enrollment of not more than five39


students, plus one-twentieth of a certificated instructional staff1unit for each additional student enrolled; and2

(ii) For those enrolling students in grades 7 or 8, 1.683certificated instructional staff units and 0.32 certificated4administrative staff units for enrollment of not more than five5students, plus one-tenth of a certificated instructional staff unit6for each additional student enrolled;7

(b) For specified enrollments in districts enrolling more than8twenty-five but not more than one hundred average annual full-time9equivalent students in grades K-8, and for small school plants within10any school district which enroll more than twenty-five average annual11full-time equivalent students in grades K-8 and have been judged to12be remote and necessary by the superintendent of public instruction:13

(i) For enrollment of up to sixty annual average full-time14equivalent students in grades K-6, 2.76 certificated instructional15staff units and 0.24 certificated administrative staff units; and16

(ii) For enrollment of up to twenty annual average full-time17equivalent students in grades 7 and 8, 0.92 certificated18instructional staff units and 0.08 certificated administrative staff19units;20

(c) For districts operating no more than two high schools with21enrollments of less than three hundred average annual full-time22equivalent students, for enrollment in grades 9-12 in each such23school, other than alternative schools, except as noted in this24subsection:25

(i) For remote and necessary schools enrolling students in any26grades 9-12 but no more than twenty-five average annual full-time27equivalent students in grades K-12, four and one-half certificated28instructional staff units and one-quarter of a certificated29administrative staff unit;30

(ii) For all other small high schools under this subsection, nine31certificated instructional staff units and one-half of a certificated32administrative staff unit for the first sixty average annual full-33time equivalent students, and additional staff units based on a ratio34of 0.8732 certificated instructional staff units and 0.126835certificated administrative staff units per each additional forty-36three and one-half average annual full-time equivalent students;37

(iii) Districts receiving staff units under this subsection shall38add students enrolled in a district alternative high school and any39grades nine through twelve alternative learning experience programs40Code Rev/LL:lel 540 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

with the small high school enrollment for calculations under this1subsection;2

(d) For each nonhigh school district having an enrollment of more3than seventy annual average full-time equivalent students and less4than one hundred eighty students, operating a grades K-8 program or a5grades 1-8 program, an additional one-half of a certificated6instructional staff unit;7

(e) For each nonhigh school district having an enrollment of more8than fifty annual average full-time equivalent students and less than9one hundred eighty students, operating a grades K-6 program or a10grades 1-6 program, an additional one-half of a certificated11instructional staff unit;12

(f)(i) For enrollments generating certificated staff unit13allocations under (a) through (e) of this subsection, one classified14staff unit for each 2.94 certificated staff units allocated under15such subsections;16

(ii) For each nonhigh school district with an enrollment of more17than fifty annual average full-time equivalent students and less than18one hundred eighty students, an additional one-half of a classified19staff unit; and20

(g) School districts receiving additional staff units to support21small student enrollments and remote and necessary plants under this22subsection (12) shall generate additional MSOC allocations consistent23with the nonemployee related costs (NERC) allocation formula in place24for the 2010-11 school year as provided section 502, chapter 37, Laws25of 2010 1st sp. sess. (2010 supplemental budget), adjusted annually26for inflation.27

(14) Any school district board of directors may petition the28superintendent of public instruction by submission of a resolution29adopted in a public meeting to reduce or delay any portion of its30basic education allocation for any school year. The superintendent of31public instruction shall approve such reduction or delay if it does32not impair the district's financial condition. Any delay shall not be33for more than two school years. Any reduction or delay shall have no34impact on levy authority pursuant to RCW 84.52.0531 and local effort35assistance pursuant to chapter 28A.500 RCW.36

(15) The superintendent may distribute funding for the following37programs outside the basic education formula during fiscal years 201638and 2017 as follows:39


(a) $620,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal1year 2016 and $627,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for2fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for fire protection for school3districts located in a fire protection district as now or hereafter4established pursuant to chapter 52.04 RCW.5

(b) $436,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal6year 2016 and $436,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for7fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for programs providing skills8training for secondary students who are enrolled in extended day9school-to-work programs, as approved by the superintendent of public10instruction. The funds shall be allocated at a rate not to exceed11$500 per full-time equivalent student enrolled in those programs.12

(16) $219,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal13year 2016 and $221,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for14fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for school district emergencies15as certified by the superintendent of public instruction. Funding16provided must be conditioned upon the written commitment and plan of17the school district board of directors to repay the grant with any18insurance payments or other judgments that may be awarded, if19applicable. At the close of the fiscal year the superintendent of20public instruction shall report to the office of financial management21and the appropriate fiscal committees of the legislature on the22allocations provided to districts and the nature of the emergency.23

(17) Funding in this section is sufficient to fund a maximum of241.6 FTE enrollment for skills center students pursuant to chapter25463, Laws of 2007.26

(18) Students participating in running start programs may be27funded up to a combined maximum enrollment of 1.2 FTE including28school district and institution of higher education enrollment29consistent with the running start course requirements provided in30Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 1546 (dual credit31education opportunities). In calculating the combined 1.2 FTE, the32office of the superintendent of public instruction may average the33participating student's September through June enrollment to account34for differences in the start and end dates for courses provided by35the high school and higher education institution. Additionally, the36office of the superintendent of public instruction, in consultation37with the state board for community and technical colleges, the38student achievement council, and the education data center, shall39


annually track and report to the fiscal committees of the legislature1on the combined FTE experience of students participating in the2running start program, including course load analyses at both the3high school and community and technical college system.4

(19) If two or more school districts consolidate and each5district was receiving additional basic education formula staff units6pursuant to subsection (12) of this section, the following apply:7

(a) For three school years following consolidation, the number of8basic education formula staff units shall not be less than the number9of basic education formula staff units received by the districts in10the school year prior to the consolidation; and11

(b) For the fourth through eighth school years following12consolidation, the difference between the basic education formula13staff units received by the districts for the school year prior to14consolidation and the basic education formula staff units after15consolidation pursuant to subsection (12) of this section shall be16reduced in increments of twenty percent per year.17

(20)(a) Indirect cost charges by a school district to approved18career and technical education middle and secondary programs shall19not exceed 15 percent of the combined basic education and career and20technical education program enhancement allocations of state funds.21Middle and secondary career and technical education programs are22considered separate programs for funding and financial reporting23purposes under this section.24

(b) Career and technical education program full-time equivalent25enrollment shall be reported on the same monthly basis as the26enrollment for students eligible for basic support, and payments27shall be adjusted for reported career and technical education program28enrollments on the same monthly basis as those adjustments for29enrollment for students eligible for basic support.30

(21) Funding in this section is sufficient to provide full31general apportionment payments to school districts eligible for32federal forest revenues as provided in RCW 28A.520.020. School33districts receiving federal forest revenues shall not have their34general apportionment reduced during the 2015-2017 biennium only.35

Sec. 1503. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 503 (uncodified) is amended to read36as follows: 37FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION—FOR SCHOOL EMPLOYEE38COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS39Code Rev/LL:lel 543 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016) . . . . . . $137,930,0001General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017) . . . . (($265,361,000))2 $262,174,0003



(1) Funding in this section is sufficient to provide a salary8increase of 3.0 percent effective September 1, 2015, and 1.8 percent9effective September 1, 2016. Of the salary increases provided in this10section, the increases of 1.8 percent effective September 1, 2015,11and of 1.2 percent effective September 1, 2016, are provided as12annual cost-of-living adjustments pursuant to Initiative Measure No.13732. The remaining portions of the salary increases are provided as a14one-biennium salary increase for the 2015-16 and 2016-17 school years15as the state continues to review and revise state-funded salary16allocations, and the increase expires August 31, 2017.17

(2)(a) Additional salary adjustments as necessary to fund the18base salaries for certificated instructional staff as listed for each19district in LEAP Document 2, defined in section 503(2)(b) of this20act.21

(b) Additional salary adjustments to certain districts as22necessary to fund the per full-time-equivalent salary allocations for23certificated administrative staff as listed for each district in LEAP24Document 2, defined in section 503(2)(b) of this act.25

(c) Additional salary adjustments to certain districts as26necessary to fund the per full-time-equivalent salary allocations for27classified staff as listed for each district in LEAP Document 2,28defined in section 503(2)(b) of this act.29

(d) The appropriations in this subsection (1) include associated30incremental fringe benefit allocations at 20.78 percent for the312015-16 school year and 20.78 percent for the 2016-17 school year for32certificated instructional and certificated administrative staff and3319.22 percent for the 2015-16 school year and 19.22 percent for the342016-17 school year for classified staff.35

(e) The appropriations in this section include the increased or36decreased portion of salaries and incremental fringe benefits for all37relevant state-funded school programs in part V of this act. Changes38for general apportionment (basic education) are based on the salary39


allocation schedules and methodology in sections 502 and 503 of this1act. Changes for special education result from changes in each2district's basic education allocation per student. Changes for3educational service districts and institutional education programs4are determined by the superintendent of public instruction using the5methodology for general apportionment salaries and benefits in6sections 502 and 503 of this act.7

(f) The appropriations in this section include no salary8adjustments for substitute teachers.9

(3) The maintenance rate for insurance benefit allocations is10$768.00 per month for the 2015-16 and 2016-17 school years. The11appropriations in this section reflect the incremental change in cost12of allocating rates of $780.00 per month for the 2015-16 school year13and $780.00 per month for the 2016-17 school year.14

(4) The rates specified in this section are subject to revision15each year by the legislature.16

Sec. 1504. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 504 (uncodified) is amended to read17as follows: 18FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION—FOR PUPIL TRANSPORTATION19General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016) . . . . . . $496,456,00020General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017) . . . . (($488,624,000))21 $492,503,00022



(1) Each general fund fiscal year appropriation includes such27funds as are necessary to complete the school year ending in the28fiscal year and for prior fiscal year adjustments.29

(2)(a) For the 2015-16 and 2016-17 school years, the30superintendent shall allocate funding to school district programs for31the transportation of eligible students as provided in RCW3228A.160.192. Funding in this section constitutes full implementation33of RCW 28A.160.192, which enhancement is within the program of basic34education. Students are considered eligible only if meeting the35definitions provided in RCW 28A.160.160.36

(b) For the 2015-16 school year, the superintendent shall37allocate funding for approved and operating charter schools as38


provided in RCW 28A.710.220(3) for September through November 2015.1Per-student allocations for pupil transportation must be calculated2using the allocation for the previous school year to the school3district in which the charter school is located and the number of4eligible students in the district, and must be distributed to the5charter school based on the number of eligible students.6

(c) From July 1, 2015 to August 31, 2015, the superintendent7shall allocate funding to school districts programs for the8transportation of students as provided in section 505, chapter 4,9Laws of 2013 2nd sp. sess., as amended.10

(3) A maximum of $892,000 of this fiscal year 2016 appropriation11and a maximum of $892,000 of the fiscal year 2017 appropriation may12be expended for regional transportation coordinators and related13activities. The transportation coordinators shall ensure that data14submitted by school districts for state transportation funding shall,15to the greatest extent practical, reflect the actual transportation16activity of each district.17

(4) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall18provide reimbursement funding to a school district for school bus19purchases only after the superintendent of public instruction20determines that the school bus was purchased from the list21established pursuant to RCW 28A.160.195(2) or a comparable22competitive bid process based on the lowest price quote based on23similar bus categories to those used to establish the list pursuant24to RCW 28A.160.195.25

(5) The superintendent of public instruction shall base26depreciation payments for school district buses on the presales tax27five-year average of lowest bids in the appropriate category of bus.28In the final year on the depreciation schedule, the depreciation29payment shall be based on the lowest bid in the appropriate bus30category for that school year.31

(6) Funding levels in this section reflect waivers granted by the32state board of education for four-day school weeks as allowed under33RCW 28A.305.141.34

(7) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall35annually disburse payments for bus depreciation in August.36

Sec. 1505. 2015 3rd sp.s. c 4 s 506 (uncodified) is amended to37read as follows:38


FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION—FOR SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE1PROGRAMS2General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016) . . . . . . . $7,111,0003General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017) . . . . . . . $7,111,0004General Fund—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . . (($526,332,000))5 $536,332,0006


The appropriations in this section are subject to the following9conditions and limitations: $7,111,000 of the general fund—state10appropriation for fiscal year 2016 and $7,111,000 of the general fund11—state appropriation for fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for12state matching money for federal child nutrition programs, and may13support the meals for kids program through the following allowable14uses:15

(1) Elimination of breakfast copays for eligible public school16students and lunch copays for eligible public school students in17grades kindergarten through third grade who are eligible for reduced-18price lunch;19

(2) Assistance to school districts and authorized public and20private nonprofit organizations for supporting summer food service21programs, and initiating new summer food service programs in low-22income areas;23

(3) Reimbursements to school districts for school breakfasts24served to students eligible for free and reduced-price lunch,25pursuant to chapter 287, Laws of 2005; and26

(4) Assistance to school districts in initiating and expanding27school breakfast programs.28

The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall29report annually to the fiscal committees of the legislature on annual30expenditures in subsections (1), (2), and (3) of this section.31

Sec. 1506. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 505 (uncodified) is amended to read32as follows: 33FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION—FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION34PROGRAMS35General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016) . . . . . . $805,866,00036General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017) . . . . (($853,389,000))37 $871,708,00038Code Rev/LL:lel 547 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

General Fund—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . . (($483,538,000))1 $487,338,0002Education Legacy Trust Account—State Appropriation . . . $54,694,0003

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . (($2,197,487,000))4 $2,219,606,0005


(1)(a) Funding for special education programs is provided on an8excess cost basis, pursuant to RCW 28A.150.390. School districts9shall ensure that special education students as a class receive their10full share of the general apportionment allocation accruing through11sections 502 and 504 of this act. To the extent a school district12cannot provide an appropriate education for special education13students under chapter 28A.155 RCW through the general apportionment14allocation, it shall provide services through the special education15excess cost allocation funded in this section.16

(b) Funding provided within this section is sufficient for17districts to provide school principals and lead special education18teachers annual professional development on the best-practices for19special education instruction and strategies for implementation.20Districts shall annually provide a summary of professional21development activities to the office of the superintendent of public22instruction.23

(2)(a) The superintendent of public instruction shall ensure24that:25

(i) Special education students are basic education students26first;27

(ii) As a class, special education students are entitled to the28full basic education allocation; and29

(iii) Special education students are basic education students for30the entire school day.31

(b) The superintendent of public instruction shall continue to32implement the full cost method of excess cost accounting, as designed33by the committee and recommended by the superintendent, pursuant to34section 501(1)(k), chapter 372, Laws of 2006.35

(3) Each fiscal year appropriation includes such funds as are36necessary to complete the school year ending in the fiscal year and37for prior fiscal year adjustments.38


(4)(a) For the 2015-16 and 2016-17 school years, the1superintendent shall allocate funding to school district programs for2special education students as provided in RCW 28A.150.390, except3that the calculation of the base allocation also includes allocations4provided under section 502(4) for parent involvement coordinators in5prototypical elementary schools and guidance counselors in6prototypical middle schools as provided under section 502(2), which7enhancement is within the program of basic education.8

(b) From July 1, 2015 to August 31, 2015, the superintendent9shall allocate funding to school district programs for special10education students as provided in section 507, chapter 4, Laws of112013 2nd sp. sess., as amended.12

(5) The following applies throughout this section: The13definitions for enrollment and enrollment percent are as specified in14RCW 28A.150.390(3). Each district's general fund—state funded special15education enrollment shall be the lesser of the district's actual16enrollment percent or 12.7 percent.17

(6) At the request of any interdistrict cooperative of at least1815 districts in which all excess cost services for special education19students of the districts are provided by the cooperative, the20maximum enrollment percent shall be calculated in accordance with RCW2128A.150.390(3) (c) and (d), and shall be calculated in the aggregate22rather than individual district units. For purposes of this23subsection, the average basic education allocation per full-time24equivalent student shall be calculated in the aggregate rather than25individual district units.26

(7) $20,691,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for27fiscal year 2016, (($24,473,000)) $30,999,000 of the general fund—28state appropriation for fiscal year 2017, and (($27,350,000))29$31,350,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation are provided30solely for safety net awards for districts with demonstrated needs31for special education funding beyond the amounts provided in32subsection (4) of this section. If the federal safety net awards33based on the federal eligibility threshold exceed the federal34appropriation in this subsection (7) in any fiscal year, the35superintendent shall expend all available federal discretionary funds36necessary to meet this need. At the conclusion of each school year,37the superintendent shall recover safety net funds that were38


distributed prospectively but for which districts were not1subsequently eligible.2

(a) For the 2015-16 and 2016-17 school years, safety net funds3shall be awarded by the state safety net oversight committee as4provided in section 109(1) chapter 548, Laws of 2009 (ESHB 2261).5

(b) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall6make award determinations for state safety net funding in August of7each school year, except that the superintendent of public8instruction shall make award determinations for state safety net9funding in July of each school year for the Washington state school10for the blind and for the center for childhood deafness and hearing11loss. Determinations on school district eligibility for state safety12net awards shall be based on analysis of actual expenditure data from13the current school year.14

(8) A maximum of $931,000 may be expended from the general fund—15state appropriations to fund 5.43 full-time equivalent teachers and162.1 full-time equivalent aides at children's orthopedic hospital and17medical center. This amount is in lieu of money provided through the18home and hospital allocation and the special education program.19

(9) The superintendent shall maintain the percentage of federal20flow-through to school districts at 85 percent. In addition to other21purposes, school districts may use increased federal funds for high-22cost students, for purchasing regional special education services23from educational service districts, and for staff development24activities particularly relating to inclusion issues.25

(10) A school district may carry over from one year to the next26year up to 10 percent of the general fund—state funds allocated under27this program; however, carryover funds shall be expended in the28special education program.29

(11) $255,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal30year 2016 and $256,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for31fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for two additional full-time32equivalent staff to support the work of the safety net committee and33to provide training and support to districts applying for safety net34awards.35



provided solely for a special education family liaison position1within the office of the superintendent of public instruction.2

Sec. 1507. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 506 (uncodified) is amended to read3as follows: 4FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION—FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICE5DISTRICTS6General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016) . . . . . . . $8,208,0007General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017) . . . . . (($8,200,000))8 $8,197,0009



(1) The educational service districts shall continue to furnish14financial services required by the superintendent of public15instruction and RCW 28A.310.190 (3) and (4).16

(2) Funding within this section is provided for regional17professional development related to mathematics and science18curriculum and instructional strategies aligned with common core19state standards and next generation science standards. Funding shall20be distributed among the educational service districts in the same21proportion as distributions in the 2007-2009 biennium. Each22educational service district shall use this funding solely for salary23and benefits for a certificated instructional staff with expertise in24the appropriate subject matter and in professional development25delivery, and for travel, materials, and other expenditures related26to providing regional professional development support.27

(3) The educational service districts, at the request of the28state board of education pursuant to RCW 28A.310.010 and 28A.305.130,29may receive and screen applications for school accreditation, conduct30school accreditation site visits pursuant to state board of education31rules, and submit to the state board of education post-site visit32recommendations for school accreditation. The educational service33districts may assess a cooperative service fee to recover actual plus34reasonable indirect costs for the purposes of this subsection.35



FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION—FOR LOCAL EFFORT1ASSISTANCE2General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016) . . . . . . $375,622,0003General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017) . . . . (($390,801,000))4 $404,742,0005


The appropriations in this section are subject to the following8conditions and limitations: For purposes of RCW 84.52.0531, the9increase per full-time equivalent student is 4.27 percent from the102014-15 school year to the 2015-16 school year and 1.09 percent from11the 2015-16 school year to the 2016-17 school year.12

Sec. 1509. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 508 (uncodified) is amended to read13as follows: 14FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION—FOR INSTITUTIONAL15EDUCATION PROGRAMS16General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016) . . . . . . . $13,239,00017General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017) . . . . . (($13,271,000))18 $13,341,00019



(1) Each general fund—state fiscal year appropriation includes24such funds as are necessary to complete the school year ending in the25fiscal year and for prior fiscal year adjustments.26

(2) State funding provided under this section is based on27salaries and other expenditures for a 220-day school year. The28superintendent of public instruction shall monitor school district29expenditure plans for institutional education programs to ensure that30districts plan for a full-time summer program.31

(3) State funding for each institutional education program shall32be based on the institution's annual average full-time equivalent33student enrollment. Staffing ratios for each category of institution34shall remain the same as those funded in the 1995-97 biennium.35

(4) The funded staffing ratios for education programs for36juveniles age 18 or less in department of corrections facilities37shall be the same as those provided in the 1997-99 biennium.38Code Rev/LL:lel 552 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

(5) $757,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal1year 2016 and (($757,000)) $701,000 of the general fund—state2appropriation for fiscal year 2017 are provided solely to maintain at3least one certificated instructional staff and related support4services at an institution whenever the K-12 enrollment is not5sufficient to support one full-time equivalent certificated6instructional staff to furnish the educational program. The following7types of institutions are included: Residential programs under the8department of social and health services for developmentally disabled9juveniles, programs for juveniles under the department of10corrections, programs for juveniles under the juvenile rehabilitation11administration, and programs for juveniles operated by city and12county jails.13

(6) Ten percent of the funds allocated for each institution may14be carried over from one year to the next.15

Sec. 1510. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 509 (uncodified) is amended to read16as follows: 17FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION—FOR PROGRAMS FOR HIGHLY18CAPABLE STUDENTS19General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016) . . . . . . . $10,012,00020General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017) . . . . . (($10,162,000))21 $10,185,00022




(2)(a) For the 2015-16 and 2016-17 school years, the30superintendent shall allocate funding to school district programs for31highly capable students as provided in RCW 28A.150.260(10)(c). In32calculating the allocations, the superintendent shall assume the33following: (i) Additional instruction of 2.1590 hours per week per34funded highly capable program student; (ii) fifteen highly capable35program students per teacher; (iii) 36 instructional weeks per year;36(iv) 900 instructional hours per teacher; and (v) the district's37


average staff mix and compensation rates as provided in sections 5031and 504 of this act.2

(b) From July 1, 2015, to August 31, 2015, the superintendent3shall allocate funding to school districts programs for highly4capable students as provided in section 511, chapter 4, Laws of 201352nd sp. sess., as amended.6

(3) $85,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal7year 2016 and $85,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for8fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the centrum program at Fort9Worden state park.10

Sec. 1511. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 511 (uncodified) is amended to read11as follows: 12FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION—EDUCATION REFORM13PROGRAMS14General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016) . . . . . . $116,893,00015General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017) . . . . (($134,641,000))16 $136,063,00017General Fund—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . $99,278,00018General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation . . . . . . . . . $2,721,00019Education Legacy Trust Account—State Appropriation . . . . $1,613,00020



(1) $29,137,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for25fiscal year 2016, $36,648,000 of the general fund—state appropriation26for fiscal year 2017, $1,350,000 of the education legacy trust27account—state appropriation, and $16,268,000 of the general fund—28federal appropriation are provided solely for development and29implementation of the Washington state assessment system, including:30(a) Development and implementation of retake assessments for high31school students who are not successful in one or more content areas;32and (b) development and implementation of alternative assessments or33appeals procedures to implement the certificate of academic34achievement. The superintendent of public instruction shall report35quarterly on the progress on development and implementation of36alternative assessments or appeals procedures. Within these amounts,37the superintendent of public instruction shall contract for the early38Code Rev/LL:lel 554 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

return of 10th grade student assessment results, on or around June110th of each year. State funding to districts shall be limited to one2collection of evidence payment per student, per content-area3assessment. Within the amounts provided in this section, the4superintendent of public instruction shall administer the biology5collection of evidence. The alternative assessment method that6consists of an evaluation of a collection of student work samples7under RCW 28A.655.065 (5) and (6) is intended to provide an8alternative way for students to meet the state standards for high9school graduation purposes. To ensure that students are learning the10state standards, prior to the collection of work samples being11submitted to the state for evaluation, a classroom teacher or other12educator must review the collection of work to determine whether the13sample is likely to meet the minimum required score to meet the state14standard.15

(2) $356,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal16year 2016 and $356,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for17fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the Washington state18leadership and assistance for science education reform (LASER)19regional partnership activities coordinated at the Pacific science20center, including instructional material purchases, teacher and21principal professional development, and school and community22engagement events.23

(3) $3,935,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal24year 2016 and $3,935,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for25fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for implementation of a new26performance-based evaluation for certificated educators and other27activities as provided in chapter 235, Laws of 2010 (education28reform) and chapter 35, Laws of 2012 (certificated employee29evaluations).30

(4) $51,337,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for31fiscal year 2016 and (($56,939,000)) $58,361,000 of the general fund—32state appropriation for fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the33following bonuses for teachers who hold valid, unexpired34certification from the national board for professional teaching35standards and who are teaching in a Washington public school, subject36to the following conditions and limitations:37


(a) For national board certified teachers, a bonus of $5,151 per1teacher in the 2015-16 school year and a bonus of $5,208 per teacher2in the 2016-17 school year;3

(b) An additional $5,000 annual bonus shall be paid to national4board certified teachers who teach in either: (A) High schools where5at least 50 percent of student headcount enrollment is eligible for6federal free or reduced-price lunch, (B) middle schools where at7least 60 percent of student headcount enrollment is eligible for8federal free or reduced-price lunch, or (C) elementary schools where9at least 70 percent of student headcount enrollment is eligible for10federal free or reduced-price lunch;11

(c) The superintendent of public instruction shall adopt rules to12ensure that national board certified teachers meet the qualifications13for bonuses under (b) of this subsection for less than one full14school year receive bonuses in a prorated manner. All bonuses in this15subsection will be paid in July of each school year. Bonuses in this16subsection shall be reduced by a factor of 40 percent for first year17NBPTS certified teachers, to reflect the portion of the instructional18school year they are certified; and19

(d) During the 2015-16 and 2016-17 school years, and within20available funds, certificated instructional staff who have met the21eligibility requirements and have applied for certification from the22national board for professional teaching standards may receive a23conditional loan of two thousand dollars or the amount set by the24office of the superintendent of public instruction to contribute25toward the current assessment fee, not including the initial up-front26candidacy payment. The fee shall be an advance on the first annual27bonus under RCW 28A.405.415. The conditional loan is provided in28addition to compensation received under a district's salary schedule29and shall not be included in calculations of a district's average30salary and associated salary limitation under RCW 28A.400.200.31Recipients who fail to receive certification after three years are32required to repay the conditional loan. The office of the33superintendent of public instruction shall adopt rules to define the34terms for initial grant of the assessment fee and repayment,35including applicable fees. To the extent necessary, the36superintendent may use revenues from the repayment of conditional37loan scholarships to ensure payment of all national board bonus38payments required by this section in each school year.39


(5) $477,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal1year 2016 and $477,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for2fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the leadership internship3program for superintendents, principals, and program administrators.4

(6) $950,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal5year 2016 and $950,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for6fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the Washington reading7corps. The superintendent shall allocate reading corps members to8low-performing schools and school districts that are implementing9comprehensive, proven, research-based reading programs. Two or more10schools may combine their Washington reading corps programs.11

(7) $810,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal12year 2016 and $810,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for13fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the development of a14leadership academy for school principals and administrators. The15superintendent of public instruction shall contract with an16independent organization to operate a state-of-the-art education17leadership academy that will be accessible throughout the state.18Semiannually the independent organization shall report on amounts19committed by foundations and others to support the development and20implementation of this program. Leadership academy partners shall21include the state level organizations for school administrators and22principals, the superintendent of public instruction, the23professional educator standards board, and others as the independent24organization shall identify.25

(8) $3,000,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal26year 2016 and $3,000,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for27fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for a statewide information28technology (IT) academy program. This public-private partnership will29provide educational software, as well as IT certification and30software training opportunities for students and staff in public31schools.32

(9) $1,677,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal33year 2016 and $1,677,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for34fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for secondary career and35technical education grants pursuant to chapter 170, Laws of 2008. If36equally matched by private donations, $700,000 of the 201637appropriation and $700,000 of the 2017 appropriation shall be used to38support FIRST robotics programs. Of the amounts in this subsection,39


$100,000 of the fiscal year 2016 appropriation and $100,000 of the1fiscal year 2017 appropriation are provided solely for the purpose of2statewide supervision activities for career and technical education3student leadership organizations.4

(10) $125,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal5year 2016 and $125,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for6fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for (a) staff at the office of7the superintendent of public instruction to coordinate and promote8efforts to develop integrated math, science, technology, and9engineering programs in schools and districts across the state; and10(b) grants of $2,500 to provide twenty middle and high school11teachers each year with professional development training for12implementing integrated math, science, technology, and engineering13programs in their schools.14

(11) $135,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal15year 2016 and $135,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for16fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for science, technology,17engineering and mathematics lighthouse projects, consistent with18chapter 238, Laws of 2010.19

(12) $5,500,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for20fiscal year 2016 and $9,000,000 of the general fund—state21appropriation for fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for a22beginning educator support program. The program shall prioritize23first year teachers in the mentoring program. School districts and/or24regional consortia may apply for grant funding. The program provided25by a district and/or regional consortia shall include: A paid26orientation; assignment of a qualified mentor; development of a27professional growth plan for each beginning teacher aligned with28professional certification; release time for mentors and new teachers29to work together; and teacher observation time with accomplished30peers. Funding may be used to provide statewide professional31development opportunities for mentors and beginning educators.32

(13) $250,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal33year 2016 and $250,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for34fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for advanced project lead the35way courses at ten high schools. To be eligible for funding in 2016,36a high school must have offered a foundational project lead the way37course during the 2014-15 school year. The 2016 funding must be used38for one-time start-up course costs for an advanced project lead the39


way course, to be offered to students beginning in the 2015-16 school1year. To be eligible for funding in 2016, a high school must have2offered a foundational project lead the way course during the 2015-163school year. The 2017 funding must be used for one-time start-up4course costs for an advanced project lead the way course, to be5offered to students beginning in the 2016-17 school year. The office6of the superintendent of public instruction and the education7research and data center at the office of financial management shall8track student participation and long-term outcome data.9

(14) $300,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal10year 2016 and $300,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for11fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for annual start-up or expansion12grants for aerospace and manufacturing technical programs housed at13skill centers. The grants are provided for equipment, professional14development, and curriculum purchases. To be eligible for funding,15the skill center must agree to provide regional high schools with16access to a technology laboratory, expand manufacturing certificate17and course offerings at the skill center, and provide a laboratory18space for local high school teachers to engage in professional19development in the instruction of courses leading to student20employment certification in the aerospace, manufacturing industries,21or other high-skill programs as determined by the superintendent of22public instruction or for professional development of such programs.23The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall24administer the grants in consultation with the center for excellence25for aerospace and advanced materials manufacturing.26

(15) $150,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal27year 2016 and $150,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for28fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for annual start-up or expansion29grants to high schools to implement or expand aerospace manufacturing30programs, or other high-skill programs as determined by the31superintendent of public instruction or for professional development32of such programs. The office of the superintendent of public33instruction and the education research and data center at the office34of financial management shall track student participation and long-35term outcome data.36

(16) $5,000,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for37fiscal year 2016 and $5,000,000 of the general fund—state38appropriation for fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the39


provision of training for teachers in the performance-based teacher1principal evaluation program.2

(17) $7,235,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for3fiscal year 2016 and $9,352,000 of the general fund—state4appropriation for fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the5implementation of chapter 159, Laws of 2013 (Engrossed Second6Substitute Senate Bill No. 5329) (persistently failing schools).7

(18) $100,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal8year 2016 and $100,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for9fiscal year 2017 are provided solely to promote the financial10literacy of students. The effort will be coordinated through the11financial literacy public-private partnership.12

(19) $99,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal13year 2016 is provided solely for the office of the superintendent of14public instruction to implement a youth dropout prevention program15that incorporates partnerships between community-based organizations,16schools, food banks and farms or gardens. The office of the17superintendent of public instruction shall select one school district18that must partner with an organization that is operating an existing19similar program and that also has the ability to serve at least 4020students. Of the amount appropriated in this subsection, up to21$10,000 may be used by the office of the superintendent of public22instruction for administration of the program.23

(20) $2,194,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for24fiscal year 2016 and $2,194,000 of the general fund—state25appropriation for fiscal year 2017 are provided solely to implement26chapter 18, Laws of 2013 2nd sp. sess. (Engrossed Substitute Senate27Bill No. 5946) (strengthening student educational outcomes).28

(21) $856,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal29year 2016 and $1,061,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for30fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for chapter 184, Laws of 201331(Second Substitute House Bill No. 1642) (academic acceleration) and32other activities proven to increase K-12 student enrollment in33rigorous courses.34

(22) $36,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal35year 2016 and $36,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for36fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for chapter 212, Laws of 201437(Substitute Senate Bill No. 6074) (homeless student educational38outcomes).39


(23) $80,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal1year 2016 and $80,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for2fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for chapter 219, Laws of 20143(Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 6163) (expanded learning).4

(24) $15,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal5year 2016 and $10,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for6fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for chapter 102, Laws of 20147(Senate Bill No. 6424) (biliteracy seal).8

(25) $500,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal9year 2016 and $500,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for10fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the office of the11superintendent of public instruction to contract with a nonprofit12organization to integrate the state learning standards in English13language arts, mathematics, and science with outdoor field studies14and project-based and work-based learning opportunities aligned with15the environmental, natural resource, and agricultural sectors.16

(26) $1,392,000 of general fund—state appropriation for fiscal17year 2016 is provided solely for professional development and18coaching for state-funded high school mathematics and science19teachers. Training shall be provided in the 2015-16 school year by20the science and mathematics coordinators at each educational service21district. The professional development shall include instructional22strategies and curriculum-specific training to improve outcomes for23the statewide high school mathematics assessment or the high school24biology assessment. The professional development provided may be25broken up into shorter timeframes over the course of more than one26day, but the aggregate amount of professional development provided27shall be one full work day.28

(27) $205,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal29year 2017 is provided solely for grants to high schools that have an30existing international baccalaureate program and enrollments of31seventy percent or more students eligible for free or reduced-price32meals in the prior school year to implement and sustain an33international baccalaureate program.34

(28) Within the amounts provided in this section, the35superintendent of public instruction shall obtain an existing student36assessment inventory tool that is free and openly licensed and37distribute the tool to every school district. Each school district38shall use the student assessment inventory tool to identify all39


state-level and district-level assessments that are required of1students. The state-required assessments should include: Reading2proficiency assessments used for compliance with RCW 28A.320.202; the3required statewide assessments under chapter 28A.655 RCW in grades4three through eight and at the high school level in English language5arts, mathematics, and science, as well as the practice and training6tests used to prepare for them; and the high school end-of-course7exams in mathematics under RCW 28A.655.066. District-required8assessments should include: The second grade reading assessment used9to comply with RCW 28A.300.320; interim smarter balanced assessments,10if required; the measures of academic progress assessment, if11required; and other required interim, benchmark, or summative12standardized assessments, including assessments used in social13studies, the arts, health, and physical education in accordance with14RCW 28A.230.095, and for educational technology in accordance with15RCW 28A.655.075. The assessments identified should not include16assessments used to determine eligibility for any categorical program17including the transitional bilingual instruction program, learning18assistance program, highly capable program, special education19program, or any formative or diagnostic assessments used solely to20inform teacher instructional practices, other than those already21identified. By October 15, 2016, each district shall report to the22superintendent the amount of student time that is spent taking each23assessment identified. By December 15, 2016, the superintendent shall24summarize the information reported by the school districts and report25to the education committees of the house of representatives and the26senate.27

Sec. 1512. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 512 (uncodified) is amended to read28as follows: 29FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION—FOR TRANSITIONAL30BILINGUAL PROGRAMS31General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016) . . . . . . $118,648,00032General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017) . . . . (($124,751,000))33 $129,666,00034General Fund—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . $72,207,00035





(2)(a) For the 2015-16 and 2016-17 school years, the6superintendent shall allocate funding to school districts for7transitional bilingual programs under RCW 28A.180.010 through828A.180.080, including programs for exited students, as provided in9RCW 28A.150.260(10)(b) and the provisions of this section. In10calculating the allocations, the superintendent shall assume the11following averages: (i) Additional instruction of 4.7780 hours per12week per transitional bilingual program student in grades13kindergarten through twelve in school years 2015-16 and 2016-17; (ii)14additional instruction of 3.0000 hours per week in school years152015-16 and 2016-17 for the head count number of students who have16exited the transitional bilingual instruction program within the17previous two years based on their performance on the English18proficiency assessment; (iii) fifteen transitional bilingual program19students per teacher; (iv) 36 instructional weeks per year; (v) 90020instructional hours per teacher; and (vi) the district's average21staff mix and compensation rates as provided in sections 503 and 50422of this act. Pursuant to RCW 28A.180.040(1)(g), the instructional23hours specified in (a)(ii) of this subsection (2) are within the24program of basic education.25

(b) From July 1, 2015, to August 31, 2015, the superintendent26shall allocate funding to school districts for transitional bilingual27instruction programs as provided in section 514, chapter 4, Laws of282013, 2nd sp. sess., as amended.29

(3) The superintendent may withhold allocations to school30districts in subsection (2) of this section solely for the central31provision of assessments as provided in RCW 28A.180.090 (1) and (2)32up to the following amounts: 2.40 percent for school year 2015-16 and331.97 percent for school year 2016-17.34

(4) The general fund—federal appropriation in this section is for35migrant education under Title I Part C and English language36acquisition, and language enhancement grants under Title III of the37elementary and secondary education act.38


(5) $35,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal1year 2016 and $35,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for2fiscal year 2017 are provided solely to track current and former3transitional bilingual program students.4

(6) $1,456,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal5year 2017 is provided solely for the central provision of assessments6pursuant to RCW 28A.180.090.7

Sec. 1513. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 513 (uncodified) is amended to read8as follows: 9FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION—FOR THE LEARNING10ASSISTANCE PROGRAM11General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016) . . . . . . $224,311,00012General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017) . . . . (($228,865,000))13 $225,808,00014General Fund—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . $494,468,00015



(1) The general fund—state appropriations in this section are20subject to the following conditions and limitations:21

(a) The appropriations include such funds as are necessary to22complete the school year ending in the fiscal year and for prior23fiscal year adjustments.24

(b)(i) For the 2015-16 and 2016-17 school years, the25superintendent shall allocate funding to school districts for26learning assistance programs as provided in RCW 28A.150.260(10)(a),27except that the allocation for the additional instructional hours28shall be enhanced as provided in this section, which enhancements are29within the program of the basic education. In calculating the30allocations, the superintendent shall assume the following averages:31(A) Additional instruction of 2.3975 hours per week per funded32learning assistance program student for the 2015-16 school year and33the 2016-17 school year; (B) fifteen learning assistance program34students per teacher; (C) 36 instructional weeks per year; (D) 90035instructional hours per teacher; and (E) the district's average staff36mix and compensation rates as provided in sections 503 and 504 of37this act.38


(ii) From July 1, 2015, to August 31, 2015, the superintendent1shall allocate funding to school districts for learning assistance2programs as provided in section 515, chapter 4, Laws of 2013, 2nd sp.3sess., as amended.4

(c) A school district's funded students for the learning5assistance program shall be the sum of the district's full-time6equivalent enrollment in grades K-12 for the prior school year7multiplied by the district's percentage of October headcount8enrollment in grades K-12 eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in9the prior school year. The prior school year's October headcount10enrollment for free and reduced-price lunch shall be as reported in11the comprehensive education data and research system.12

(2) Allocations made pursuant to subsection (1) of this section13shall be adjusted to reflect ineligible applications identified14through the annual income verification process required by the15national school lunch program, as recommended in the report of the16state auditor on the learning assistance program dated February,172010.18

(3) The general fund—federal appropriation in this section is19provided for Title I Part A allocations of the no child left behind20act of 2001.21

(4) A school district may carry over from one year to the next up22to 10 percent of the general fund—state funds allocated under this23program; however, carryover funds shall be expended for the learning24assistance program.25

(5) Within existing resources, during the 2015-16 and 2016-1726school years, school districts are authorized to use funds allocated27for the learning assistance program to also provide assistance to28high school students who have not passed the state assessment in29science.30

Sec. 1514. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 514 (uncodified) is amended to read31as follows: 32FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION33

(1) Amounts distributed to districts by the superintendent34through part V of this act are for allocations purposes only, unless35specified by part V of this act, and do not entitle a particular36district, district employee, or student to a specific service, beyond37what has been expressly provided in statute. Part V of this act38restates the requirements of various sections of Title 28A RCW. If39Code Rev/LL:lel 565 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

any conflict exists, the provisions of Title 28A RCW control unless1this act explicitly states that it is providing an enhancement. Any2amounts provided in part V of this act in excess of the amounts3required by Title 28A RCW provided in statute, are not within the4program of basic education unless clearly stated by this act.5

(2) To the maximum extent practicable, when adopting new or6revised rules or policies relating to the administration of7allocations in part V of this act that result in fiscal impact, the8office of the superintendent of public instruction shall attempt to9seek legislative approval through the budget request process.10

(3) Appropriations made in this act to the office of the11superintendent of public instruction shall initially be allotted as12required by this act. Subsequent allotment modifications shall not13include transfers of moneys between sections of this act, except as14expressly provided in subsection (4) of this section.15

(4) The appropriations to the office of the superintendent of16public instruction in this act shall be expended for the programs and17amounts specified in this act. However, after May 1, ((2016)) 2017,18unless specifically prohibited by this act and after approval by the19director of financial management, the superintendent of public20instruction may transfer state general fund appropriations for fiscal21year ((2016)) 2017 among the following programs to meet the22apportionment schedule for a specified formula in another of these23programs: General apportionment; employee compensation adjustments;24pupil transportation; special education programs; institutional25education programs; transitional bilingual programs; highly capable;26and learning assistance programs.27

(5) The director of financial management shall notify the28appropriate legislative fiscal committees in writing prior to29approving any allotment modifications or transfers under this30section.31

(6) As required by RCW 28A.710.110 as amended by Engrossed Second32Substitute Senate Bill No. 6194 (public schools other than common33schools), the office of the superintendent of public instruction34shall transmit the charter school authorizer oversight fee for the35charter school commission to the charter school oversight account.36

(7) State general fund appropriations distributed through Part V37of this act for the operation and administration of charter schools38as provided in chapter 28A.710 RCW shall not include state common39school levy revenues collected under RCW 84.52.065.40Code Rev/LL:lel 566 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

Sec. 1515. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 516 (uncodified) is amended to read1as follows:2FOR THE OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION—FOR3CHARTER SCHOOLS4Washington Opportunity Pathways Account—State5

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($10,159,000))6 $11,344,0007

The appropriation in this section is subject to the following8conditions and limitations:9

(1) The superintendent shall distribute funding appropriated in10this section to charter schools under chapter 28A.710 RCW as amended11by Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 6194 (public schools12other than common schools).13

(2) Within amounts provided in this section the superintendent14may distribute funding for safety net awards for charter schools with15demonstrated needs for special education funding beyond the amounts16provided under chapter 28A.710 RCW.17

Sec. 1516. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 517 (uncodified) is amended to read18as follows: 19FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION20General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016) . . . . . . . . $497,00021Washington Opportunity Pathways Account—State22

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $546,00023Charter Schools Oversight Account—State Appropriation . . . $400,00024


conditions and limitations: The entire Washington opportunity27pathways account—state appropriation in this section is provided ((to28the superintendent of public instruction)) solely for the operations29of the Washington state charter school commission under chapter3028A.710 RCW as amended by Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill No.316194 (public schools other than common schools).32

(End of part)


PART XVI1HIGHER EDUCATION2

Sec. 1601. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 602 (uncodified) is amended to read3as follows: 4FOR THE STATE BOARD FOR COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES5General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . $625,251,0006General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . (($666,835,000))7 $667,884,0008Community/Technical College Capital Projects9

Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,548,00010Education Construction Account—State Appropriation. . . . $7,109,00011Education Legacy Trust Account—State12

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $96,422,00013TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . (($1,413,165,000))14



fiscal year 2016 and $33,261,000 of the general fund—state19appropriation for fiscal year 2017 are provided solely as special20funds for training and related support services, including financial21aid, as specified in RCW 28C.04.390. Funding is provided to support22at least 7,170 full-time equivalent students in fiscal year 2016 and23at least 7,170 full-time equivalent students in fiscal year 2017.24

(2) $5,450,000 of the education legacy trust account—state25appropriation is provided solely for administration and customized26training contracts through the job skills program. The state board27shall make an annual report by January 1st of each year to the28governor and to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the29legislature regarding implementation of this section, listing the30scope of grant awards, the distribution of funds by educational31sector and region of the state, and the results of the partnerships32supported by these funds.33

(3) $425,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal34year 2016 and $425,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for35fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for Seattle central college's36expansion of allied health programs.37


(4)(a) $17,058,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for1fiscal year 2016 and (($17,506,000)) $18,135,000 of the general fund—2state appropriation for fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the3implementation of Second Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 59544(college affordability program). If the bill is not enacted by July510, 2015, the amounts provided in this subsection shall lapse. For6the 2016-17 academic year, if the total full-time equivalent annual7average resident undergraduate enrollment for all community and8technical colleges, excluding applied baccalaureate degrees as9defined in RCW 28B.50.030, increases by more than one percent from10the 2015-16 academic year, for purposes of calculating state funding11for the tuition reduction backfill, only a one percent growth rate or12all community and technical colleges' total preceding five-year13average percentage full-time equivalent enrollment change, excluding14applied baccalaureate degrees as defined in RCW 28B.50.030, whichever15is greater, may be used in calculating the backfill.16

(b) For the 2016-17 academic year, if the total full-time17equivalent annual average resident undergraduate enrollment for18applied baccalaureate degrees as defined in RCW 28B.50.030 for all19community and technical colleges increases by more than one percent20from the 2015-16 academic year, for purposes of calculating state21funding for the tuition reduction backfill, only a one percent growth22rate or all community and technical colleges' total preceding five-23year average percentage full-time equivalent enrollment change for24applied baccalaureate degrees as defined in RCW 28B.50.030, whichever25is greater, may be used in calculating the backfill.26

(5) $5,250,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal27year 2016 and $5,250,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for28fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the student achievement29initiative.30

(6) $410,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal31year 2016, and $860,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for32fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the expansion of the33mathematics, engineering, and science achievement program. The state34board shall report back to the appropriate committees of the35legislature on the number of campuses and students served by December3631, 2018.37

(7) $750,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal38year 2016 is provided solely for Bellevue college to develop a39


baccalaureate of science degree in computer science. Subject to1approval by the state board for community and technical colleges, in2fiscal year 2016 Bellevue college shall develop a baccalaureate of3science degree in computer science. This degree must be directed at4high school graduates who may enroll directly as freshmen and5transfer-oriented degree and professional and technical degree6holders. Bellevue college will develop a plan for offering this new7degree by no later than fall quarter 2016. With the exception of the8amounts provided in this subsection, the plan must assume funding for9this new degree will come through redistribution of the college's10current per full-time enrollment funding. The plan shall be delivered11to the state board by June 30, 2016.12

(8) Pursuant to aerospace industry appropriations (chapter 1,13Laws of 2013 3rd sp. sess.), $1,080,000 of the general fund—state14appropriation for fiscal year 2016 and $1,500,000 of the general fund15—state appropriation for fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for16operating a fabrication composite wing incumbent worker training17program to be housed at the Washington aerospace training and18research center.19

(9) $150,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal20year 2016 and $150,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for21fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the state board to conduct a22feasibility study for a potential new community and technical college23in and for program delivery through Pierce college in conjunction24with the Bethel school district for the Graham, Washington area.25

(10) $100,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal26year 2016 and $100,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for27fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the aerospace center of28excellence currently hosted by Everett community college to:29

(a) Increase statewide communications and outreach between30industry sectors, industry organizations, businesses, K-12 schools,31colleges, and universities;32

(b) Enhance information technology to increase business and33student accessibility and use of the center's web site; and34

(c) Act as the information entry point for prospective students35and job seekers regarding education, training, and employment in the36industry.37

(11) Community and technical colleges are not required to send38mass mailings of course catalogs to residents of their districts.39


Community and technical colleges shall consider lower cost1alternatives, such as mailing postcards or brochures that direct2individuals to online information and other ways of acquiring print3catalogs.4

(12) The state board for community and technical colleges shall5not use funds appropriated in this section to support intercollegiate6athletics programs.7

(13)(a) The state board must provide quality assurance reports on8the ctcLink project at the frequency directed by the office of chief9information officer for review and for posting on its information10technology project dashboard.11

(b) The state board must develop a technology budget using a12method similar to the state capital budget, identifying project13costs, funding sources, and anticipated deliverables through each14stage of the investment and across fiscal periods and biennia from15project initiation to implementation. The budget must be updated at16the frequency directed by the office of chief information officer for17review and for posting on its information technology project18dashboard.19

(c) The state board must contract with an independent20verification and validation consultant to review the software that21currently exists to determine if configuration and integrations are22complete and to evaluate readiness to move forward with the ctcLink23project. The state board must define the consultant's scope of work24in conjunction with the office of chief information officer and allow25for independent reporting by the consultant to the office of chief26information officer.27

(d) The office of the chief information officer may suspend the28ctcLink project at any time if the office of the chief information29officer determines that the project is not meeting or is not expected30to meet anticipated performance measures, implementation timelines,31or budget estimates. Once suspension or termination occurs, the state32board shall not make additional expenditures on the ctcLink project33without approval of the chief information officer.34

(14) $750,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal35year 2016 and $2,250,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for36fiscal year 2017 is provided solely for Bellingham Technical College37to administer on-site worker training and skill enhancement training38for employees of trade-impacted industrial facilities pursuant to39trade adjustment assistance decision 64764.40Code Rev/LL:lel 571 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

(15) $157,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal1year 2017 is provided solely for Wenatchee Valley college to develop2a wildfire prevention program.3

Sec. 1602. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 603 (uncodified) is amended to read4as follows: 5FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON6General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . $279,934,0007General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . (($317,254,000))8 $317,739,0009Education Legacy Trust Account—State Appropriation. . . . $28,088,00010Economic Development Strategic Reserve Account—11

State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,011,00012Biotoxin Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . $492,00013Accident Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . $7,129,00014Medical Aid Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $6,749,00015Aquatic Land Enhancement Account—State Appropriation. . . $1,550,00016Dedicated Marijuana Account—State Appropriation17

(FY 2016). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $227,00018Dedicated Marijuana Account—State Appropriation19

(FY 2017). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $227,00020TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . (($644,661,000))21



year 2016 and $52,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for26fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the center for international27trade in forest products in the college of forest resources.28

(2) $200,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal29year 2016 and $200,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for30fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for labor archives of31Washington. The university shall work in collaboration with the state32board for community and technical colleges.33

(3) $8,000,000 of the education legacy trust account—state34appropriation is provided solely for the family medicine residency35network at the university to expand the number of residency slots36available in Washington.37



(5) $1,550,000 of the aquatic lands enhancement account—state is10provided solely for ocean acidification monitoring, forecasting, and11research and for operation of the Washington ocean acidification12center. By September 1, 2015, the center must provide a biennial work13plan and begin quarterly progress reports to the Washington marine14resources advisory council created under RCW 43.06.338.15

(6) $6,000,000 of the education legacy trust account—state16appropriation is provided solely for the expansion of degrees in the17department of computer science and engineering at the Seattle campus.18

(7) $10,429,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for19fiscal year 2016 and (($37,155,000)) $37,640,000 of the general fund—20state appropriation for fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the21implementation of Second Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 595422(college affordability program). If the bill is not enacted by July2310, 2015, the amounts provided in this subsection shall lapse. For24the 2016-17 academic year, if the university's full-time equivalent25annual average resident undergraduate enrollment increases by more26than one percent from the 2015-16 academic year, for purposes of27calculating state funding for the tuition reduction backfill, only a28one percent growth rate or the university's preceding five-year29average percentage full-time equivalent enrollment change, whichever30is greater, may be used in calculating the backfill.31

(8) $3,000,000 of the economic development strategic reserve32account appropriation is provided solely to support the joint center33for aerospace innovation technology.34

(9) The University of Washington shall not use funds appropriated35in this section to support intercollegiate athletics programs.36

(10) $250,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal37year 2016 and $250,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for38fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the latino health center.39


(11) $200,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal1year 2016 and $200,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for2fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the climate impacts group in3the college of the environment.4

(12) To the extent federal or private funding is available for5this purpose, the center for education data and research at the6University of Washington shall examine the relationship between7participation in pension systems and teacher quality and mobility8patterns in the state, including changes in the patterns that have9occurred since the 2009-2011 fiscal biennium. The department of10retirement systems shall facilitate University of Washington11researchers' access to necessary individual-level data necessary to12effectively conduct the study. The University of Washington shall13ensure that no individually identifiable information will be14disclosed at any time. An interim report on project findings must be15completed by November 15, 2015, and a final report must be submitted16to the governor and to the relevant committees of the legislature by17October 15, 2016.18

(13) $3,600,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for19fiscal year 2016 and $5,400,000 of the general fund—state20appropriation for fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the21continued operations of the Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana,22Idaho medical school program.23

(14) Within the amounts provided in this section, the university24must determine the feasibility of establishing inter-agency25agreements with the department of corrections and the special26commitment center within the department of social and health services27to provide each entity with discount pricing on prescription28hepatitis C medications or other prescription medications as allowed29under section 340B of the public health services act. By January 1,302016, the university must submit a report to the relevant policy and31fiscal committees of the legislature that includes the following:32

(a) Description of the steps required to achieve institutional33cooperation on 340B pricing;34

(b) Identification of barriers to achieving such an agreement;35(c) Where possible, possible solutions to overcoming these36

barriers;37(d) Estimates of the fiscal impact of this agreement in the38

2015-2017 and 2017-2019 fiscal biennia; and39


(e) Timeline for implementation of such an agreement.1The inter-agency agreements must be in place prior to July 1,2

2016, and the agreements must not jeopardize the University of3Washington's current compliance status with 340B program rules and4regulations.5

(15) Within the funds appropriated in this section, the6University of Washington shall:7





(16) $18,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal20year 2016 and $18,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for21fiscal year 2017 are provided solely to implement Substitute Senate22Bill No. 6519 (telemedicine). If the bill is not enacted by June 30,232016, the amounts provided in this subsection shall lapse.24

(17) $25,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal25year 2016 and $25,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for26fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the implementation of House27Bill No. 1138 (higher education mental health).28

Sec. 1603. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 604 (uncodified) is amended to read29as follows: 30FOR WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY31General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . $181,494,00032General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . (($207,738,000))33 $207,514,00034Education Legacy Trust Account—State Appropriation. . . . $33,995,00035Dedicated Marijuana Account—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . $138,00036Dedicated Marijuana Account—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . $138,00037

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . (($423,503,000))38




year 2016 and $90,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for5fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for a rural economic development6and outreach coordinator.7


(3) $1,000,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal172016 and $630,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal18year 2017 are provided solely for the creation of an electrical19engineering program located in Bremerton. At full implementation, the20university is expected to increase degree production by 25 new21bachelor's degrees per year. The university must identify these22students separately when providing data to the education research23data center as required in subsection (2) of this section.24

(4) $1,000,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal25year 2016 and $1,370,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for26fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the creation of software27engineering and data analytic programs at the university center in28Everett. At full implementation, the university is expected to enroll2950 students per academic year. The university must identify these30students separately when providing data to the education research31data center as required in subsection (2) of this section.32

(5) $500,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal33year 2016 and $500,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for34fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for state match requirements35related to the federal aviation administration grant.36

(6) Washington State University shall not use funds appropriated37in this section to support intercollegiate athletic programs.38


(7) $8,980,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal1year 2016 and (($27,068,000)) $26,756,000 of the general fund—state2appropriation for fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the3implementation of Second Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 59544(college affordability program). If the bill is not enacted by July510, 2015, the amounts provided in this subsection shall lapse. For6the 2016-17 academic year, if the university's full-time equivalent7annual average resident undergraduate enrollment increases by more8than one percent from the 2015-16 academic year, for purposes of9calculating state funding for the tuition reduction backfill, only a10one percent growth rate or the university's preceding five-year11average percentage full-time equivalent enrollment change, whichever12is greater, may be used in calculating the backfill.13

(8) $1,098,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal14year 2016 and $1,402,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for15fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for development of a medical16school in Spokane. Funding must support the development of the17curriculum, the courses, the faculty, and the administrative18structure required by the liaison committee on medical education.19

(9) Within the funds appropriated in this section, Washington20State University is required to provide administrative support to the21sustainable aviation biofuels work group authorized under RCW2228B.30.904.23

(10) Within the funds appropriated in this section, Washington24State University shall:25






(11) $135,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal1year 2017 is provided solely for a honey bee biology research2position.3

(12) $580,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal4year 2017 is provided solely for the development of an organic5agriculture systems degree program located at the university center6in Everett.7

Sec. 1604. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 605 (uncodified) is amended to read8as follows: 9FOR EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY10General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . $38,689,00011General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . (($48,098,000))12 $48,158,00013Education Legacy Trust Account—State14

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,718,00015TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . (($103,505,000))16


conditions and limitations:19(1) At least $200,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for20

fiscal year 2016 and at least $200,000 of the general fund—state21appropriation for fiscal year 2017 must be expended on the Northwest22autism center.23


(3) Eastern Washington University shall not use funds33appropriated in this section to support intercollegiate athletics34programs.35

(4) $750,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal36year 2016 and $750,000 of the general fund—state appropriation are37


provided solely for student success and advising programs that lead1to increased degree completion.2


Sec. 1605. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 606 (uncodified) is amended to read16as follows: 17FOR CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY18General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . $36,958,00019General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . (($47,578,000))20 $47,778,00021Education Legacy Trust Account—State Appropriation. . . . $19,140,00022



(1) The university must continue work with the education research27and data center to demonstrate progress in engineering enrollments.28By September 1st of each year, the university shall provide a report29including but not limited to the cost per student, student completion30rates, and the number of low-income students enrolled in each31program, any process changes or best-practices implemented by the32university, and how many students are enrolled in engineering33programs above the prior academic year.34

(2) Central Washington University shall not use funds35appropriated in this section to support intercollegiate athletics36programs.37


(3) $750,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal1year 2016 and $750,000 of the general fund—state appropriation are2provided solely for student success and advising programs that lead3to increased degree completion.4


Sec. 1606. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 607 (uncodified) is amended to read18as follows: 19FOR THE EVERGREEN STATE COLLEGE20General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . $22,068,00021General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . (($25,441,000))22 $25,494,00023Education Legacy Trust Account—State Appropriation. . . . $5,493,00024



(1) $39,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal29year 2016 and $55,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for30fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the implementation of31chapter 244, Laws of 2015 (college bound).32

(2) $39,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal33year 2016 and $32,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for34fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for implementation of Engrossed35Second Substitute House Bill No. 1491 (early care & education36system). If the bill is not enacted by July 10, 2015, the amounts37provided in this subsection shall lapse.38Code Rev/LL:lel 580 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

(3) $837,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal1year 2016 and (($3,327,000)) $3,295,000 of the general fund—state2appropriation for fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the3implementation of Second Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 59544(college affordability program). If the bill is not enacted by July510, 2015, the amounts provided in this subsection shall lapse. For6the 2016-17 academic year, if the college's full-time equivalent7annual average resident undergraduate enrollment increases by more8than one percent from the 2015-16 academic year, for purposes of9calculating state funding for the tuition reduction backfill, only a10one percent growth rate or the college's preceding five-year average11percentage full-time equivalent enrollment change, whichever is12greater, may be used in calculating the backfill.13

(4) $40,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal14year 2016 is provided solely for the tuition metric study in Second15Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5954 (college affordability16program). If the bill is not enacted by July 10, 2015, the amounts17provided in this subsection shall lapse.18

(5) $121,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal19year 2016 is provided solely for implementation of section 15 of20chapter 269, Laws of 2015 (mental health/involuntary outpatient). If21the bill is not enacted by July 10, 2015, the amount provided in this22subsection shall lapse.23

(6) $295,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal24year 2016 and $295,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for25fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the Washington state26institute of public policy to contract with an objective, non-27partisan, nationally known organization to examine policy options for28increasing the availability of primary care services in rural29Washington.30

(7) $750,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal31year 2016 and $750,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for32fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for student success and advising33programs that lead to increased degree completion.34

(8) Funding provided in this section is sufficient for The35Evergreen State College to continue operations of the Longhouse36Center and the Northwest Indian applied research institute.37



fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the Washington state1institute for public policy to review existing research literature2and begin a four-year study to evaluate outcomes regarding the cost3effectiveness of FDA approved long-acting injectable medications that4are indicated for the treatment of alcohol and opiate dependence. Any5outcome evaluation will be focused on potential benefits to prison6offenders being released into the community and the effects on7recidivism. The institute shall submit a report summarizing cost-8effectiveness findings from the existing research literature to the9appropriate committees of the legislature by December 31, 2016.10

(10) Notwithstanding other provisions in this section, the board11of directors for the Washington state institute for public policy may12adjust due dates for projects included on the institute's 2015-201713work plan as necessary to efficiently manage workload.14

(11) The Evergreen State College shall not use funds appropriated15in this section to support intercollegiate athletics programs.16

(12) $48,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal17year 2017 is provided solely for the implementation of Second18Substitute House Bill No. 2449 (truancy reduction). If the bill is19not enacted by June 30, 2016, the amount provided in this subsection20shall lapse.21

(13) $32,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal22year 2017 is provided solely for the implementation of Second23Substitute House Bill No. 2791 (Washington statewide reentry24council). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2016, the amount25provided in this subsection shall lapse.26

(14) $16,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal27year 2017 is provided solely for the implementation of Engrossed28Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 6455 (professional educator29workforce). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2016, the amount30provided in this subsection shall lapse.31

(15) $26,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal32year 2017 is provided solely for the implementation of Engrossed33Senate Bill No. 6620 (school safety). If the bill is not enacted by34June 30, 2016, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.35

(16) $30,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal36year 2016 and $120,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for37fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the Washington state38institute for public policy to evaluate and report to the appropriate39


legislative committees on the impact and cost effectiveness of the1hub home model, a model for foster care delivery. The institute shall2use the most appropriate available methods to evaluate the model's3impact on child safety, permanency, placement stability and, if4possible, sibling connections, culturally relevant care, and5caregiver retention. The report shall include an analysis of whether6the model yields long-term cost savings in comparison with7traditional foster care. The department of social and health services8children's administration shall facilitate provision of the data9necessary to conduct the evaluation. The institute shall submit an10interim report by January 15, 2017, and a final report by June 30,112017. The institute may receive additional funds from a private12organization for the purpose of the evaluation.13

(17) $16,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal14year 2017 is provided solely for the Washington institute for public15policy to conduct a study regarding the implementation of certain16aspects of the involuntary treatment act, pursuant to chapter 29,17Laws of 2016 sp. sess. (E3SHB 1713).18

Sec. 1607. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 608 (uncodified) is amended to read19as follows: 20FOR WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY21General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . $53,447,00022General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . (($67,091,000))23 $67,234,00024Education Legacy Trust Account—State25

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,737,00026TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . (($134,275,000))27


conditions and limitations:30(1) The university must continue work with the education research31

and data center to demonstrate progress in computer science and32engineering enrollments. By September 1st of each year, the33university shall provide a report including but not limited to the34cost per student, student completion rates, and the number of low-35income students enrolled in each program, any process changes or36best-practices implemented by the university, and how many students37


are enrolled in computer science and engineering programs above the1prior academic year.2

(2) $910,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal3year 2016 and $630,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for4fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the creation of a computer5and information systems security program located at Olympic college -6Poulsbo. The university is expected to enroll 30 students each7academic year beginning in fiscal year 2017. The university must8identify these students separately when providing data to the9educational data centers as required in (1) of this section.10

(3) Western Washington University shall not use funds11appropriated in this section to support intercollegiate athletics12programs.13


(5) $250,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal27year 2017 is provided solely for the endowment of the Jaffee28professorship in Jewish history and holocaust studies.29

Sec. 1608. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 609 (uncodified) is amended to read30as follows: 31FOR THE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT COUNCIL—POLICY COORDINATION AND32ADMINISTRATION33General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . $5,515,00034General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . (($6,217,000))35 $6,289,00036General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . $4,859,00037

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . (($16,591,000))38




year 2017 is provided solely for the student achievement council, the5workforce training and education coordinating board, and the6department of licensing to work together to design and oversee a7study, to be administered by the council, that objectively analyzes8and makes recommendations about systemic overlaps and gaps in9jurisdiction regarding for-profit degree-granting institutions and10private vocational schools in the state. The council may contract11with a neutral third-party research organization to conduct the12study. The study must be conducted in two phases, starting with an13assessment of perspectives and relevant studies. A second phase, if14deemed appropriate by the council, the workforce training and15education coordinating board, and other stakeholders, may consist of16facilitated discussions amongst agencies, regulated entities, and17stakeholders to reach agreed-upon recommendations.18

(a) The study must include recommendations to improve oversight19and accountability of these institutions and schools and a review of20whether, and how, different standards are applied to the institutions21and schools by different agencies. Specifically, the study must:22

(i) Examine the data collection and reporting practices of for-23profit degree-granting institutions and private vocational schools24compared to the data collection and reporting of the community and25technical colleges. The study must determine if there are26inconsistencies and discrepancies in the practices of the for-profit27degree-granting institutions and private vocational schools. The28study must also make recommendations on the methods of collecting,29analyzing, and reporting data, including what measurements to use, to30ensure that data from for-profit degree-granting institutions and31private vocational schools can be accurately compared to data from32the community and technical colleges;33

(ii) Study the current regulations governing these institutions34and schools and recommend necessary changes to achieve consistent35regulatory oversight of the entire system;36

(iii) Recommend ways to implement a cohesive method for guiding37and assisting current and prospective students who have questions and38concerns; and39


(iv) Review whether an ombuds position serving students of for-1profit degree-granting institutions and private vocational schools2should be created. If the recommendation is to create an ombuds3position, the study must make a recommendation on which state entity4should house the position.5

(b) The assessment phase of the study may begin July 1, 2016. The6council must issue a final report, including the result of any7facilitated agreed-upon recommendations, to the appropriate8committees of the legislature by January 1, 2017.9

(2) $25,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal10year 2017 is provided solely to implement Second Engrossed Substitute11Senate Bill No. 6601 (Washington college savings program). If the12bill is not enacted by June 30, 2016, the amount provided in this13subsection shall lapse.14

(3) $250,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal15year 2017 is provided solely for the council to complete a higher16education needs assessment for southeast King county, and to prepare17a program and operating plan to meet the higher education needs18identified in the assessment. The needs assessment shall consider19population changes, higher education participation rates, economic20demand and work force needs, commute times for study area residents21to existing higher education institutions, and any other items22identified by the council. In completing the needs assessment and23plan, the council shall consider the factors outlined in RCW2428B.77.080, enrollment trends in the study area, employer needs,25existing and needed postsecondary programs, recommended strategies26for promoting program participation, an estimated cost to meet the27assessed need, and potential location sites. In preparing a program28and operating plan, the council shall consider a variety of higher29education options including, but not limited to, a branch campus, a30university center, a private university, and an online learning31center. The needs assessment and plan must be developed in32consultation with an advisory committee of civic, business, and33education leaders from southeast King county. The council shall34provide a preliminary report to the appropriate committees of the35legislature and the governor by November 1, 2016, and a final report36by January 1, 2017. The council may contract with a consultant to37complete this study.38


Sec. 1609. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 610 (uncodified) is amended to read1as follows: 2FOR THE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT COUNCIL—OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCIAL3ASSISTANCE4General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . $265,978,0005General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . . $234,444,0006General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . $11,801,0007General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $300,0008Aerospace Training Student Loan Account—State9

Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $104,00010Washington Opportunity Expansion Account—State11

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,000,00012Education Legacy Trust Account—State Appropriation. . . . $40,671,00013Health Professional Loan Repayment Scholarship14

Program Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $1,720,00015Washington Opportunity Pathways Account—State16

Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $95,061,00017Washington Opportunity Pathways Account—State18

Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . . . . . . . . (($78,469,000))19 $77,260,00020



(1) $235,217,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for25fiscal year 2016, $201,760,000 of the general fund—state26appropriation for fiscal year 2017, $26,000,000 of the education27legacy trust account—state appropriation, $77,500,000 of the28Washington opportunity pathways account—state appropriation for29fiscal year 2016, and $67,500,000 of the Washington opportunity30pathways account—state appropriation for fiscal year 2017 are31provided solely for student financial aid payments under the state32need grant, implementation of Second Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill33No. 5954 (college affordability program), and state work study34programs including up to four percent administrative allowance for35the state work study program.36

(2) Changes made to the state need grant program in the 2011-201337fiscal biennium are continued in the 2015-2017 fiscal biennium. For38


the 2015-2017 fiscal biennium, awards given to private institutions1shall be the same amount as the prior year.2

(3) Changes made to the state work study program in the 2009-20113and 2011-2013 fiscal biennia are continued in the 2015-2017 fiscal4biennium including maintaining the increased required employer share5of wages; adjusted employer match rates; discontinuation of6nonresident student eligibility for the program; and revising7distribution methods to institutions by taking into consideration8other factors such as off-campus job development, historical9utilization trends, and student need.10

(4) Within the funds appropriated in this section, eligibility11for the state need grant includes students with family incomes at or12below 70 percent of the state median family income (MFI), adjusted13for family size, and shall include students enrolled in three to five14credit-bearing quarter credits, or the equivalent semester credits.15Awards for students with incomes between 51 and 70 percent of the16state median shall be prorated at the following percentages of the17award amount granted to those with incomes below 51 percent of the18MFI: 70 percent for students with family incomes between 51 and 5519percent MFI; 65 percent for students with family incomes between 5620and 60 percent MFI; 60 percent for students with family incomes21between 61 and 65 percent MFI; and 50 percent for students with22family incomes between 66 and 70 percent MFI.23

(5) Of the amounts provided in subsection (1) of this section,24$100,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal year 201625and $100,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal year262017 are provided for the council to process an alternative financial27aid application system pursuant to RCW 28B.92.010.28

(6)(a) Students who are eligible for the college bound29scholarship shall be given priority for the state need grant program.30These eligible college bound students whose family incomes are in the310-65 percent median family income ranges must be awarded the maximum32state need grant for which they are eligible under state policies and33may not be denied maximum state need grant funding due to34institutional policies or delayed awarding of college bound35scholarship students. The council shall provide directions to36institutions to maximize the number of college bound scholarship37students receiving the maximum state need grant for which they are38eligible with a goal of 100 percent coordination. Institutions shall39identify all college bound scholarship students to receive state need40Code Rev/LL:lel 588 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

grant priority. If an institution is unable to identify all college1bound scholarship students at the time of initial state aid2packaging, the institution should reserve state need grant funding3sufficient to cover the projected enrollments of college bound4scholarship students.5

(b) In calculating the college bound award, public institutions6of higher education are subject to the conditions and limitations in7RCW 28B.15.102 and shall not utilize college bound funds to offset8tuition costs from rate increases in excess of levels authorized in9section 603, chapter 50, Laws of 2011.10

(7) $14,670,000 of the education legacy trust account—state11appropriation, $17,561,000 of the Washington opportunity pathways12account—state appropriation for fiscal year 2016, and (($10,969,000))13$9,760,000 of the Washington opportunity pathways account—state14appropriation for fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the15college bound scholarship program, implementation of Second Engrossed16Substitute Senate Bill No. 5954 (college affordability program), and17may support scholarships for summer session.18

(8) $2,236,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal19year 2016 and $2,236,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for20fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the passport to college21program. The maximum scholarship award is up to $5,000. The board22shall contract with a nonprofit organization to provide support23services to increase student completion in their postsecondary24program and shall, under this contract, provide a minimum of $500,00025in fiscal years 2016 and 2017 for this purpose.26

(9) $20,000,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for27fiscal year 2016 and $21,000,000 of the general fund—state28appropriation for fiscal year 2017 are provided solely to meet state29match requirements associated with the opportunity scholarship30program. The legislature will evaluate subsequent appropriations to31the opportunity scholarship program based on the extent that32additional private contributions are made, program spending patterns,33and fund balance.34

(10) $3,825,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for35fiscal year 2016 and $3,825,000 of the general fund—state36appropriation for fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for37expenditure into the health professionals loan repayment and38scholarship program account. These amounts and $1,720,00039


appropriated from the health professionals loan repayment and1scholarship program account must be used to increase the number of2licensed primary care health professionals to serve in licensed3primary care health professional critical shortage areas. The office4of student financial assistance and the department of health shall5prioritize a portion of any nonfederal balances in the health6professional loan repayment and scholarship fund for conditional loan7repayment contracts with psychiatrists and with advanced registered8nurse practitioners for work at one of the state-operated psychiatric9hospitals. The office and department shall designate the state10hospitals as health professional shortage areas if necessary for this11purpose. The office shall coordinate with the department of social12and health services to effectively incorporate three conditional loan13repayments into the department's advanced psychiatric professional14recruitment and retention strategies. The office may use these15targeted amounts for other program participants should there be any16remaining amounts after eligible psychiatrists and advanced17registered nurse practitioners have been served. The office shall18also work to prioritize loan repayments to professionals working at19health care delivery sites that demonstrate a commitment to serving20uninsured clients.21

(11) $56,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal22year 2016 and $42,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for23fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the council to design and24implement a program that provides customized information to high-25achieving (as determined by local school districts), low-income, high26school students. "Low-income" means students who are from low-income27families as defined by the education data center in RCW 43.41.400.28For the purposes of designing, developing, and implementing the29program, the council shall partner with a national entity that offers30aptitude tests and shall consult with institutions of higher31education with a physical location in Washington. The council shall32implement the program no later than fall 2016, giving consideration33to spring mailings in order to capture early action decisions offered34by institutions of higher education and nonprofit baccalaureate35degree-granting institutions. The information packet for students36must include at a minimum:37

(a) Materials that help students to choose colleges;38(b) An application guidance booklet;39


(c) Application fee waivers, if available, for four-year1institutions of higher education and independent nonprofit2baccalaureate degree-granting institutions in the state that enable3students receiving a packet to apply without paying application fees;4

(d) Information on college affordability and financial aid that5includes information on the net cost of attendance for each four-year6institution of higher education and each nonprofit baccalaureate7degree-granting institution, and information on merit and need-based8aid from federal, state, and institutional sources; and9

(e) A personally addressed cover letter signed by the governor10and the president of each four-year institution of higher education11and nonprofit baccalaureate degree-granting institution in the state.12

(12) $6,000,000 of the opportunity expansion account—state13appropriation is provided solely for the opportunity expansion14program in RCW 28B.145.060. At the direction of the opportunity15scholarship board, the council must distribute the funding provided16in this subsection to institutions of higher education to increase17the number of baccalaureate degrees produced in high employer demand18and other programs of study.19

(13) $1,144,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for20fiscal year 2017 is provided solely for the implementation of21Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 6455 (professional22educator workforce). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2016, the23amount provided in this subsection shall lapse. Of the amount24provided in this subsection:25

(a) $468,000 is for the teacher shortage conditional grant26program;27

(b) $468,000 is for the student teaching residency grant program;28and29

(c) $208,000 is for the development and implementation of the30teacher shortage conditional grant program and the student teaching31residency grant program.32

(14) The council shall examine issues related to college bound33scholarship students who become income ineligible for the college34bound scholarship program but maintain eligibility for the state need35grant and shall report to the governor and appropriate committees of36the legislature by December 1, 2016, with any recommendations.37

Sec. 1610. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 611 (uncodified) is amended to read38as follows: 39Code Rev/LL:lel 591 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

FOR THE WORKFORCE TRAINING AND EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD1General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . $1,648,0002General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . (($1,744,000))3 $1,752,0004General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . $55,143,0005General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . $72,0006



(1) For the 2015-2017 fiscal biennium the board shall not11designate recipients of the Washington award for vocational12excellence or recognize them at award ceremonies as provided in RCW1328C.04.535.14

(2) The health workforce council of the state workforce training15and education coordinating board, in partnership with work underway16with the office of the governor, shall, within resources available17for such purpose, but not to exceed $250,000, assess workforce18shortages across behavioral health disciplines. The board shall19create a recommended action plan to address behavioral health20workforce shortages and to meet the increased demand for services21now, and with the integration of behavioral health and primary care22in 2020. The analysis and recommended action plan shall align with23the recommendations of the adult behavioral health system task force24and related work of the healthier Washington initiative. The board25shall consider workforce data, gaps, distribution, pipeline,26development, and infrastructure, including innovative high school,27postsecondary, and postgraduate programs to evolve, align, and28respond accordingly to our state's behavioral health and related and29integrated primary care workforce needs. The board will submit30preliminary recommendations to the governor and appropriate31committees of the legislature by October 15, 2016. The board will32continue its work and submit final recommendations in 2017.33

(3) $75,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal34year 2017 is provided solely for the workforce training and education35coordinating board to develop a plan for a career and college ready36lighthouse program that is representative of the different37geographies and industries throughout the state. The plan must38provide students the opportunity to: Explore and understand career39


opportunities through applied learning; engage with industry mentors;1and, plan for career and college success. Additionally, the plan must2include: Work-integrated and career-related strategies that increase3college and career readiness of the students statewide; specify where4and how the board will utilize mentor school districts; and identify5the needs of districts to provide career and college ready6opportunities. The board must convene an advisory committee to7provide assistance with the development of the plan. The advisory8committee must comprise: Individuals from the public and private9sector with expertise in career and technical education and work-10integrated training; school counselors; representatives of labor11unions; representatives from professional technical organizations;12representatives from career and technical colleges; and individuals13from business and industry. The board shall submit its plan to the14education committees of the legislature by January 1, 2017.15

Sec. 1611. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 612 (uncodified) is amended to read16as follows: 17FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING18General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . $89,572,00019General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . (($103,823,000))20 $101,494,00021General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . $299,956,00022Opportunity Pathways Account—State Appropriation. . . . . $80,000,00023Education Legacy Trust Account—State Appropriation. . . . $28,250,00024Home Visiting Services Account—State Appropriation. . . . $4,868,00025Home Visiting Services Account—Federal Appropriation. . . $25,250,00026



(1) $44,800,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for31fiscal year 2016, $44,800,000 of the general fund—state appropriation32for fiscal year 2017, $24,250,000 of the education legacy trust33account—state appropriation, and $80,000,000 of the opportunity34pathways account appropriation are provided solely for the early35childhood education and assistance program. These amounts shall36support at least 11,691 slots in fiscal year 2016 and 11,691 slots in37fiscal year 2017. Of these amounts, $10,284,000 is a portion of the38Code Rev/LL:lel 593 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

biennial amount of state maintenance of effort dollars required to1receive federal child care and development fund grant dollars.2

(2) $200,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal3year 2016 and $200,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for4fiscal year 2017 are provided solely to develop and provide5culturally relevant supports for parents, family, and other6caregivers.7

(3) The department is the lead agency for and recipient of the8federal child care and development fund grant. Amounts within this9grant shall be used to fund child care licensing, quality10initiatives, agency administration, and other costs associated with11child care subsidies. The department shall transfer a portion of this12grant to the department of social and health services to fund the13child care subsidies paid by the department of social and health14services on behalf of the department of early learning.15

(4) $1,434,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal16year 2016 is provided solely for expenditure into the home visiting17services account. This funding is intended to meet federal18maintenance of effort requirements and to secure private matching19funds. Additional amounts are provided separately in part II of this20act. The division of behavioral health and recovery must transfer21these amounts into the home visiting services account.22

(5)(a) $153,244,000 of the general fund—federal appropriation is23provided solely for the working connections child care program under24RCW 43.215.135.25

(b) In addition to groups that were given prioritized access to26the working connections child care program effective March 1, 2011,27the department shall also give prioritized access into the program to28families in which a parent of a child in care is a minor who is not29living with a parent or guardian and who is a full-time student in a30high school that has a school-sponsored on-site child care center.31

(6) Within available amounts, the department in consultation with32the office of financial management and the department of social and33health services shall report enrollments and active caseload for the34working connections child care program to the legislative fiscal35committees and the legislative-executive WorkFirst oversight task36force on an agreed upon schedule. The report shall also identify the37number of cases participating in both temporary assistance for needy38


families and working connections child care. The department must also1report on the number of children served through contracted slots.2

(7) $1,194,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal3year 2016, $1,926,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for4fiscal year 2017, and $13,424,000 of the general fund—federal5appropriation are provided solely for the seasonal child care6program. If federal sequestration cuts are realized, cuts to the7seasonal child care program must be proportional to other federal8reductions made within the department.9

(8) $4,674,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal10year 2016 and $4,674,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for11fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the early childhood12intervention prevention services (ECLIPSE) program. The department13shall contract for ECLIPSE services to provide therapeutic child care14and other specialized treatment services to abused, neglected, at-15risk, and/or drug-affected children. Priority for services shall be16given to children referred from the department of social and health17services children's administration. Of the amounts appropriated in18this subsection, $60,000 per fiscal year may be used by the19department for administering the ECLIPSE program, if needed.20

(9) $47,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal21year 2016 and $46,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for22fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for implementation of Engrossed23Substitute House Bill No. 1126 (fatality review).24

(10) $23,529,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for25fiscal year 2016, (($41,087,000)) $39,294,000 of the general fund—26state appropriation for fiscal year 2017, and $36,006,000 of the27general fund—federal appropriation are provided solely for the28implementation of Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 149129(early care and education system). Of the amounts provided in this30subsection:31

(a) $60,817,000 is for quality rating and improvement system32activities, including but not limited to: Level two activities,33technical assistance, coaching, rating, and quality improvement34awards. The department shall place a 10 percent administrative35overhead cap on any contract entered into with the University of36Washington.37

(b) $10,895,000 is for degree and retention incentives and38scholarship and tuition reimbursements.39


(c) (($12,828,000)) $11,035,000 is for level 2 payments and tiers13, 4, and 5 payments for child care licensed family home and center2providers. Additional amounts for licensed family home providers are3provided separately in fiscal year 2016 as part of a collective4bargaining agreement part IX of this act.5

(11) $1,808,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for6fiscal year 2016 and $1,728,000 of the general fund—state7appropriation for fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for reducing8barriers for low-income providers to participate in the early9achievers program consistent with Engrossed Second Substitute House10Bill No. 1491 (early care and education system). Of the amounts11provided in this subsection:12

(a) $2,000,000 is for need-based grants. Additional amounts for13child care licensed family home providers are provided separately as14part of a collective bargaining agreement part IX of this act.15

(b) $1,336,000 is for the creation of a substitute pool.16(c) $200,000 is for the development of materials and assessments17

in provider and family home languages.18(12) $300,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal19

year 2016 and $300,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for20fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for a contract with a nonprofit21entity experienced in the provision of promoting early literacy for22children through pediatric office visits.23

(13) $4,000,000 of the education legacy trust account—state24appropriation is provided solely for early intervention assessment25and services.26

(14) Information technology projects or investments and proposed27projects or investments impacting time capture, payroll and payment28processes and systems, eligibility, case management and authorization29systems within the department of early learning are subject to30technical oversight by the office of the chief information officer.31The department must collaborate with the office of the chief32information officer to develop a strategic business and technology33architecture plan for a child care attendance and billing system that34supports a statewide architecture.35

(15)(a)(i) The department of early learning is required to36provide to the education research and data center, housed at the37office of financial management, data on all state-funded early38childhood programs. These programs include the early support for39


infants and toddlers, early childhood education and assistance1program (ECEAP), and the working connections and seasonal subsidized2childcare programs including license exempt facilities or family,3friend, and neighbor care. The data provided by the department to the4education research data center must include information on children5who participate in these programs, including their name and date of6birth, and dates the child received services at a particular7facility.8

(ii) ECEAP early learning professionals must enter any new9qualifications into the department's professional development10registry during the 2015-16 school year. By October 2017, the11department must provide updated ECEAP early learning professional12data to the education research data center.13

(iii) The department must request federally funded head start14programs to voluntarily provide data to the department and the15education research data center that is equivalent to what is being16provided for state-funded programs.17

(iv) The education research and data center must provide an18updated report on early childhood program participation and K-1219outcomes to the house of representatives appropriations committee and20the senate ways and means committee using available data by November212015 for the school year ending in 2014 and again in March 2016 for22the school year ending in 2015.23

(b) The department, in consultation with the department of social24and health services, must withhold payment for services to early25childhood programs that do not report on the name, date of birth, and26the dates a child received services at a particular facility.27

(16) The department shall work with state and local law28enforcement, federally recognized tribal governments, and tribal law29enforcement to develop a process for expediting fingerprinting and30data collection necessary to conduct background checks for tribal31early learning and child care providers.32

(17) $3,777,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for33fiscal year 2017 is provided solely for the supplemental agreement to34the 2015-2017 collective bargaining agreement covering family child35care providers as set forth in section 905 of this act. Of the36amounts provided in this subsection:37

(a) $638,000 is for a base rate increase;38(b) $956,000 is for an increase in tiered reimbursement rates for39

levels three through five;40Code Rev/LL:lel 597 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

(c) $1,315,000 is for an increase in quality improvement awards;1(d) $478,000 is provided for training and quality improvement2

support services to family child care providers provided by the3501(c)(3) organization created for this purpose;4

(e) $190,000 is provided for the administration of the family5child care training and quality improvement fund and participation in6the joint committee on family child care providers training and7quality improvement; and8

(f) $200,000 is provided for a slot-based pilot.9

Sec. 1612. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 613 (uncodified) is amended to read10as follows: 11FOR THE STATE SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND12General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . $6,419,00013General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . (($6,579,000))14 $6,812,00015General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . $34,00016


The appropriations in this section are subject to the following19conditions and limitations: Funding provided in this section is20sufficient for the school to offer to students enrolled in grades21nine through twelve for full-time instructional services at the22Vancouver campus with the opportunity to participate in a minimum of23one thousand eighty hours of instruction and the opportunity to earn24twenty-four high school credits.25

Sec. 1613. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 615 (uncodified) is amended to read26as follows: 27FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE ARTS COMMISSION28General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . $1,143,00029General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . (($1,166,000))30 $1,204,00031General Fund—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . $2,100,00032General Fund—Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . $18,00033



Sec. 1614. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 617 (uncodified) is amended to read1as follows: 2FOR THE EASTERN WASHINGTON STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY3General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016). . . . . . . . $1,789,0004General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . (($1,833,000))5 $1,923,0006


The appropriations in this section are subject to the following9conditions and limitations: The eastern Washington state historical10society shall develop a plan for creating a performance-based11partnership agreement between the state of Washington and the not-12for-profit Northwest museum of arts and culture for implementation in13the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium. The plan at minimum shall include14strategies to increase nonstate revenues for the operation of the15museum and estimate the minimum amount of state funding necessary to16preserve, maintain, and protect state-owned facilities and assets.17The plan shall be submitted to the office of financial management and18the fiscal committees of the legislature by October 1, 2016.19

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PART XVII1SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS2

Sec. 1701. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 701 (uncodified) is amended to read3as follows: 4FOR THE STATE TREASURER—BOND RETIREMENT AND INTEREST, AND ONGOING5BOND REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER CHARGES: FOR DEBT SUBJECT TO THE DEBT6LIMIT7General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016) . . . . . $1,059,582,0008General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017) . . . (($1,108,296,000))9 $1,102,296,00010State Building Construction Account—State11

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($10,011,000))12 $8,011,00013Debt-Limit Reimbursable Bond Retirement Account—State14

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,430,00015Columbia River Basin Water Supply Development16

Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $62,00017Columbia River Basin Taxable Bond Water Supply Development18

Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $82,00019State Taxable Building Construction20

Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $846,00021TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . (($2,180,309,000))22


conditions and limitations: The general fund appropriations are for25expenditure into the debt-limit general fund bond retirement account.26

Sec. 1702. 2015 3rd sp.s. c 4 s 703 (uncodified) is amended to27read as follows:28FOR THE STATE TREASURER—BOND RETIREMENT AND INTEREST, AND ONGOING29BOND REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER CHARGES: FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT30TO BE REIMBURSED AS PRESCRIBED BY STATUTE31General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2016) . . . . . . . $16,129,00032General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017) . . . . . . . $13,847,00033Nondebt-Limit Reimbursable Bond Retirement Account—State34

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($180,685,000))35 $179,685,00036

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . (($210,661,000))37Code Rev/LL:lel 600 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft


conditions and limitations: The general fund appropriations are for3expenditure into the nondebt-limit general fund bond retirement4account.5

Sec. 1703. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 706 (uncodified) is amended to read6as follows:7FOR SUNDRY CLAIMS8

The following sums, or so much thereof as may be necessary, are9appropriated from the general fund for fiscal year 2016 or fiscal10year 2017, unless otherwise indicated, for relief of various11individuals, firms, and corporations for sundry claims.12

(1) These appropriations are to be disbursed on vouchers approved13by the director of the department of enterprise services, except as14otherwise provided, for reimbursement of criminal defendants15acquitted on the basis of self-defense, pursuant to RCW 9A.16.110, as16follows:17

(a) David Wozny, claim number 99970105. . . . . . . . . . $9,83218(b) Hugo Garibay, claim number 99970106. . . . . . . . . $10,24619(c) Emery Christianson, claim number 99970107. . . . . . . $7,44520(d) Anton Ehinger, claim number 99970108. . . . . . . . . $6,72621(e) Alan Graham, claim number 99970109. . . . . . . . . . $5,49522(f) Joseph Compher, claim number 99970110. . . . . . . . $32,23523(g) Alex Hallowell, claim number 99970111. . . . . . . . $22,40324(h) James Clark, claim number 99970112. . . . . . . . . . $8,25025(i) David Hill, claim number 99970114. . . . . . . . . . . $3,05626(j) David Maulen, claim number 99970113. . . . . . . . . $19,72627(k) Stephen White, claim number 99970115. . . . . . . . . $25,09728(l) Richard Brunhaver, claim number 99970116. . . . . . . $14,07929(m) James Barnett, claim number 99970117. . . . . . . . . $39,60830(n) Justin Carter, claim number 99970118. . . . . . . . . $35,17931(o) Derrick Moore, claim number 99970119. . . . . . . . . $23,47432(p) Joshua Bessey, claim number 99970120. . . . . . . . . $66,60033(q) Jason Swanberg, claim number 99970121. . . . . . . . . $7,90534(r) Max Willis, claim number 99970123. . . . . . . . . . $26,20535(s) Jesica Bush, claim number 99970124. . . . . . . . . . $22,99036(t) Rolondo Cavazos, claim number 99970125. . . . . . . . $32,43837(u) Jared Ha, claim number 99970127. . . . . . . . . . . $45,10438


(v) Eric Thompson, claim number 99970128. . . . . . . . . $15,1271(w) Meghan Altringer, claim number 99970129. . . . . . . . $5,4842(x) James Wenzel, claim number 99970130. . . . . . . . . . $5,2403(y) Arturo Rodriguez Ramos, claim number 99970131. . . . $12,0004(z) Joel Gentleman, claim number 99970132. . . . . . . . $16,1735(aa) Richard Cooper, claim number 99970133. . . . . . . . $17,8106(bb) Michelle Trafford, claim number 99970136. . . . . . $10,5827(cc) Linda Gipson, claim number 99970137. . . . . . . . $316,5318(dd) Patrick Kelly, claim number 99970126. . . . . . . . . $8,4839(ee) Joseph Miller, claim number 99970137. . . . . . . . . $9,81810(ff) Brian Ashley, claim number 99970140. . . . . . . . . $10,58611(gg) Crispin Ramirez, claim number 99970141. . . . . . . . $6,00012(hh) Billy Falla, claim number 99970143. . . . . . . . . . $3,67813(2) These appropriations are to be disbursed on vouchers approved14

by the director of the department of enterprise services, except as15otherwise provided, for payment of compensation for wrongful16convictions pursuant to RCW 4.100.060, as follows:17

Michael Wheeler, claim number 99970122. . . . . . . . . $466,71118

NEW SECTION. Sec. 1704. A new section is added to 2015 3rd19sp.s. c 4 (uncodified) to read as follows:20FOR THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT—REPAYMENT TO FEDERAL21GOVERNMENT22General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017) . . . . . . . . . $425,00023

The appropriation in this section is subject to the following24conditions and limitations: The appropriation is provided solely to25repay the federal government a percentage of the federal funds paid26into certain revolving accounts that were transferred to the general27fund in fiscal years 2016 and 2017 as required by Appendix V of 228C.F.R. Part 200(G)(4)(2013).29

NEW SECTION. Sec. 1705. A new section is added to 2015 3rd30sp.s. c 4 (uncodified) to read as follows:31FOR THE CONSOLIDATED TECHNOLOGY SERVICES AGENCY32Forest Development Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . $64,00033Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account—State Appropriation . . . . $8,00034Resources Management Cost Account—State Appropriation . . . $136,00035Surface Mining Reclamation Account—State Appropriation . . . . $3,00036Forest Fire Protection Assessment Account—State37


Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39,0001State Forest Nursery Revolving Account—State Appropriation . . $6,0002Access Road Revolving Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . $32,0003Park Land Trust Revolving Account—State Appropriation . . . . $4,0004Contract Harvesting Revolving Account—State Appropriation . . $4,0005Forest Practices Application Account—State6

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,0007Agricultural College Trust Management Account—State8

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,0009TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $302,00010

The appropriations in this section are subject to the following11conditions and limitations: The appropriations in this section are12provided solely for expenditure into the consolidated technology13services revolving account for payment of the department of natural14resources' share of the debt service allocation for the state data15center for the programs funded by the accounts in this section.16

NEW SECTION. Sec. 1706. A new section is added to 2015 3rd17sp.s. c 4 (uncodified) to read as follows:18FOR THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT—JUDICIAL STABILIZATION TRUST19ACCOUNT20General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017) . . . . . . . . $1,029,00021

The appropriation in this section is subject to the following22conditions and limitations: The appropriation is provided solely for23expenditure into the judicial stabilization trust account in RCW2443.79.505 in an amount not to exceed the amount necessary to prevent25a deficit in the account.26

NEW SECTION. Sec. 1707. A new section is added to 2015 3rd27sp.s. c 4 (uncodified) to read as follows:28FOR THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT—SKELETAL HUMAN REMAINS29ASSISTANCE ACCOUNT30General Fund—State Appropriation (FY 2017). . . . . . . . . $140,00031

The appropriation in this section is subject to the following32conditions and limitations: The appropriation is provided solely for33expenditure into the skeletal human remains assistance account.34

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PART XVIII1OTHER TRANSFERS AND APPROPRIATIONS2

Sec. 1801. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 801 (uncodified) is amended to read3as follows: 4FOR THE STATE TREASURER—STATE REVENUES FOR DISTRIBUTION5General Fund Appropriation for fire insurance6

premium distributions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($9,286,000))7 $9,176,0008General Fund Appropriation for public utility9

district excise tax distributions. . . . . . . . (($57,861,000))10 $57,833,00011General Fund Appropriation for prosecuting12

attorney distributions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($6,375,000))13 $6,396,00014General Fund Appropriation for boating safety15

and education distributions. . . . . . . . . . . . (($4,000,000))16 $3,682,00017General Fund Appropriation for other tax18

distributions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($86,000))19 $82,00020General Fund Appropriation for habitat conservation21

program distributions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,848,00022Death Investigations Account Appropriation for23

distribution to counties for publicly funded24autopsies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,135,00025

Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account Appropriation for26harbor improvement revenue distribution. . . . . . . . . $140,00027

Timber Tax Distribution Account Appropriation for28distribution to "timber" counties. . . . . . . . (($76,600,000))29

$68,914,00030County Criminal Justice Assistance Appropriation31

When making the fiscal year 2016 and 201732distributions to Grant county, the state33treasurer shall reduce the amount by $140,00034each year and distribute the remainder to the35county. This is the second and third of three36reductions that have been made to reimburse the37state for a nonqualifying extraordinary criminal38justice act payment made to Grant county in39


fiscal year 2013. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($86,178,000))1 $87,877,0002Municipal Criminal Justice Assistance3

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($33,493,000))4 $34,476,0005City-County Assistance Account Appropriation for6

local government financial assistance7distribution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($24,899,000))8

$24,499,0009Liquor Excise Tax Account Appropriation for liquor10

excise tax distribution. . . . . . . . . . . . . (($50,680,000))11 $48,785,00012Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Mitigation Account13

Appropriation for distribution to local taxing14jurisdictions to mitigate the unintended revenue15redistribution effect of the sourcing law16changes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($46,762,000))17

$45,816,00018Columbia River Water Delivery Account Appropriation19

for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville20Reservation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,907,00021

Columbia River Water Delivery Account Appropriation22for the Spokane Tribe of Indians. . . . . . . . . . . $5,167,00023

Liquor Revolving Account Appropriation for liquor24profits distribution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $98,876,00025


The total expenditures from the state treasury under the28appropriations in this section shall not exceed the funds available29under statutory distributions for the stated purposes.30

Sec. 1802. 2016 sp.s. c 36 s 804 (uncodified) is amended to read31as follows: 32FOR THE STATE TREASURER—TRANSFERS33State Treasurer's Service Account: For transfer to34

the state general fund, $10,000,000 for fiscal35year 2016 and $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2017. . . . $20,000,00036

General Fund: For transfer to the streamlined sales37and use tax account, (($23,398,000)) $23,478,00038


for fiscal year 2016 and (($23,364,000))1$22,338,000 for fiscal year 2017. . . . . . . . . (($46,762,000))2

$45,816,0003Dedicated Marijuana Account: For transfer to the4

state general fund in an amount not to exceed5the amount determined pursuant to RCW 69.50.540,6$70,000,000 for fiscal year 2016. . . . . . . . . . . $70,000,0007

Dedicated Marijuana Account: For transfer to the8state general fund ((in an amount not to exceed)),9the lesser of the amount determined pursuant10to RCW 69.50.540((, $100,000,000)) or this amount11for fiscal year 2017. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100,000,00012

Dedicated Marijuana Fund Account for distribution to13the basic health plan trust account in an amount14not to exceed the amount determined pursuant to15RCW 69.50.540 plus $14,000,000, $125,000,000 for16fiscal year 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125,000,00017

Dedicated Marijuana Account: For transfer to the18basic health plan trust account ((in an amount not19to exceed)), the lesser of the amount determined20pursuant to RCW 69.50.540((, $150,000,000))21or this amount for fiscal year 2017. . . . . . . . . $150,000,00022

Tobacco Settlement Account: For transfer to the state23general fund, in an amount not to exceed the24actual amount of the annual base payment to the25tobacco settlement account for fiscal year262016. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90,000,00027

Tobacco Settlement Account: For transfer to the28state general fund, in an amount not to exceed29the actual amount of the 2017 annual base payment30to the tobacco settlement account. . . . . . . . . . $90,000,00031

Tobacco Settlement Account: For transfer to the state32general fund, in an amount not to exceed the33annual strategic contribution payment to the34tobacco settlement account for fiscal year 2016. (($26,000,000))35

$26,950,00036Tobacco Settlement Account: For transfer to the37

state general fund, in an amount not to exceed38the annual strategic contribution payment to39the tobacco settlement account for fiscal year40


2017. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($25,400,000))1 $26,822,0002Life Sciences Discovery Fund: For transfer to the3

state general fund for fiscal year 2016. . . . . . . $11,000,0004Energy Freedom Account: For transfer to the state5

general fund for fiscal year 2016, an amount6not to exceed the actual ending cash balance7of the fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,300,0008

State Toxics Control Account: For transfer to the9clean up settlement account as repayment of the10loan provided in section 3022(2) chapter 2,11Laws of 2012, 2nd sp. sess. (ESB 6074 201212supplemental capital budget), $643,000 for13fiscal year 2016 and $643,000 for fiscal14year 2017. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,286,00015

Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account: For transfer16to the clean up settlement account as repayment17of the loan provided in section 3022(2) chapter182, Laws of 2012, 2nd sp. sess. (ESB 6074 201219supplemental capital budget), $643,000 for20fiscal year 2016 and $643,000 for fiscal21year 2017. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,286,00022

Home Security Fund Account: For transfer to the23transitional housing operating and rent account,24$7,500,000 for fiscal year 2016. . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500,00025

Public Works Assistance Account: For transfer to the26state general fund, $36,500,000 for fiscal27year 2016 and $52,500,000 for fiscal28year 2017. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $89,000,00029

Criminal Justice Treatment Account: For transfer to30the state general fund $5,652,000 for fiscal31year 2016 and $5,651,000 for fiscal year 2017. . . . $11,303,00032

Liquor Revolving Account: For transfer to the state33general fund, $3,000,000 for fiscal year 201634and $3,000,000 for fiscal year 2017. . . . . . . . . . $6,000,00035

Flood Control Assistance Account: For transfer36to the state general fund, $1,350,00037for fiscal year 2016 and $1,000,000 for fiscal year382017. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,350,00039

Law Enforcement Officers' and Firefighters' Plan 240Code Rev/LL:lel 607 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

Retirement Fund: For transfer to the local law1enforcement officers' and firefighters'2retirement system benefits improvement account3for fiscal year 2016. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,779,0004

Aerospace Training Student Loan Account: For5transfer to the state general fund, $1,000,0006for FY 2016 and $1,000,000 for FY 2017. . . . . . . . $2,000,0007

Water Rights Processing Account: For transfer8to the state drought preparedness account,9$332,000 for fiscal year 2016. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $332,00010

((Death Investigations Account: For transfer to11the sexual assault kit account,12$1,732,000 for fiscal year 2017. . . . . . . . . . . $1,732,000))13

Fingerprint Identification Account: For14transfer to the sexual assault kit account,15(($1,179,000)) $2,911,000 for fiscal year 2017. . (($1,179,000))16

$2,911,00017Charitable, Educational, Penal, and Reformatory18

Institutions Account: For transfer to the state19general fund, $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2016. . . . . $1,000,00020

Marine Resources Stewardship Trust Account: For21transfer to the aquatic lands enhancement account,22$975,000 for fiscal year 2016. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $975,00023

Vessel Response Account: For transfer to the24environmental legacy stewardship account,25$250,000 for fiscal year 2016. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250,00026

Savings Incentive Account: For transfer to the state27general fund for fiscal year 2016, an amount attributable28to unspent agency credits excluding those29associated with legislative and judicial agencies. . . $1,071,00030

Employment Services Administrative Account: For transfer31to the state general fund, $750,000 for fiscal year 201632and $2,250,000 for fiscal year 2017. . . . . . . . . . $3,000,00033

Washington Housing Trust Account: For transfer34to the home security fund account. . . . . . . . . . . $7,000,00035

Washington Housing Trust Account: For transfer to36the state general fund for fiscal year 2017. . . . . . $3,000,00037

Employment Services Administrative Account: For38transfer to the administrative contingency39fund account for fiscal year 2017. . . . . . . . . . . $8,500,00040


OFM Labor Relations Service Account: For transfer1to the state general fund for fiscal year 2017. . . . $1,000,0002

Personnel Service Fund: For transfer to the state3general fund for fiscal year 2017. . . . . . . . . . . . $500,0004

Washington Real Estate Research Account: For5transfer to the state general fund for6fiscal year 2017. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500,0007

Professional Engineers' Account: For transfer8to the state general fund for fiscal year 2017. . . . . $500,0009

Real Estate Commission Account: For transfer10to the state general fund for fiscal year 2017. . . . . $500,00011

General Fund: For transfer to the disaster12response account for fiscal year 2017. . . . . . . . $42,000,00013It is the intent of the legislature to continue to transfer the14

excess balance from the criminal justice treatment account to the15state general fund in the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium, consistent with16policy in this omnibus appropriations act and in an amount not to17exceed the projected fund balance.18

It is the intent of the legislature to continue to transfer the19excess balance from the state treasurer's service account to the20state general fund in the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium, consistent with21policy in this omnibus appropriations act and in an amount not to22exceed the projected fund balance.23

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PART XIX1MISCELLANEOUS2

NEW SECTION. Sec. 1901. A new section is added to 2015 3rd3sp.s. c 4 (uncodified) to read as follows:4

(1) By June 30, 2017, the committee on advanced tuition payment5defined in RCW 28B.95.020 shall review and report to the legislative6fiscal and higher education committees on:7

(a) The impact of decreasing tuition rates on the funded status8and future unit price of the Washington advanced college tuition9payment program;10

(b) The feasibility and different options of establishing a11college savings program as described in RCW 28B.95.150;12

(c) A list of potential alternatives and impacts for changing the13advanced college tuition payment distribution policy from tuition and14fees to a cost of attendance metric; and15

(d) A list of potential alternatives and impacts for whether the16state penalty for withdrawal should be changed.17

(2) This section expires June 30, 2017.18

NEW SECTION. Sec. 1902. If any provision of this act or its19application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the20remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other21persons or circumstances is not affected.22

NEW SECTION. Sec. 1903. Except for section 990 of this act,23this act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public24peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its25existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately.26

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INDEX PAGE #ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE COURTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 371ATTORNEY GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 380BELATED CLAIMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272BILL CONTINGENCY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227BOARD FOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45, 394BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42, 393BOARD OF INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE APPEALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126BOARD OF TAX APPEALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38, 389BOND EXPENSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299CASELOAD FORECAST COUNCIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 382CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247, 579CITIZENS' COMMISSION ON SALARIES FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS . . . 17, 380COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT FOR NONSTATE EMPLOYEES

AFHC ADULT FAMILY HOMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314SEIU LOCAL 775 HOME CARE WORKERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313SEIU LOCAL 925 CHILDCARE WORKERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314WFSE LANGUAGE ACCESS PROVIDERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTCENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY—PSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY—WFSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308COALITION OF UNIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY—PSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY—WFSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310HIGHLINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE—WPEA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311PTE LOCAL 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302SEIU HEALTH CARE 1199NW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303TEAMSTERS LOCAL 117 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS . . . . . . . . 304TEAMSTERS LOCAL 117 DEPARTMENT OF ENTERPRISE SERVICES . . . . 303THE EVERGREEN STATE COLLEGE—WFSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON—SEIU 925 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON—TEAMSTERS LOCAL 117 . . . . . . . . 307UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON—WFSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305WAFWP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY—PSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY—WFSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY—WSU POLICE GUILD BARGAINING UNIT 4 308WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY—PSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY—WFSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309WFSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301


WFSE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION UNIQUE CLASSIFICATIONS . . . . 301WFSE HIGHER EDUCATION COMMUNITY COLLEGE COALITION . . . . . . 304WPEA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301WPEA HIGHER EDUCATION COMMUNITY COLLEGE COALITION . . . . . . 304WSP LIEUTENANTS ASSOCIATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305WSP TROOPERS ASSOCIATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305YAKIMA VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE—WPEA . . . . . . . . . . . . 311

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS NOT IMPAIRED . . . . . . . . . . 300COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE COMMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160, 493COMMISSION ON AFRICAN-AMERICAN AFFAIRS . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 387COMMISSION ON ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN AFFAIRS . . . . . . . . 15, 380COMMISSION ON HISPANIC AFFAIRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 387COMMISSION ON JUDICIAL CONDUCT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7COMPENSATION

NONREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES—INSURANCE BENEFITS . . . . . . . . . 314REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES OUTSIDE SUPER COALITION—INSURANCE BENEFITS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312

REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES—SUPER COALITION—INSURANCE BENEFITS . . 311REVISE PENSION CONTRIBUTION RATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318

CONSERVATION COMMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165, 501CONSOLIDATED TECHNOLOGY SERVICES AGENCY . . . . . . . . 46, 394, 602COURT OF APPEALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 371CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING COMMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . 127, 473DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

NORTHEAST WASHINGTON WOLF-LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT ACCOUNT . . . 293DEPARTMENT OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION . . . . . 45, 394DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES . . . . . . . . . . . 148DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141, 486DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256, 593DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160, 493DEPARTMENT OF ENTERPRISE SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166, 502DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133, 479DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130, 475DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171, 506DEPARTMENT OF RETIREMENT SYSTEMS

CONTRIBUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272Code Rev/LL:lel 612 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37, 388DEPARTMENT OF SERVICES FOR THE BLIND . . . . . . . . . . . . 147, 492DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . 49, 397

ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORTING SERVICES PROGRAM . . . . . 105, 452AGING/ADULT SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80, 430ALCOHOL/SUBSTANCE ABUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99, 445CHILDREN AND FAMILIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51, 400DEVELOP DISABILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73, 424ECONOMIC SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91, 441JUVENILE REHABILITATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55, 406MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60, 411PAYMENTS OTHER AGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106, 453SPECIAL COMMITMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104, 451VOCATIONAL REHAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104, 451

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132, 477EASTERN WASHINGTON STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY . . . . . . . . 266, 599EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246, 578ECONOMIC AND REVENUE FORECAST COUNCIL . . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 384EMERGENCY FUND ALLOCATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299EMPLOYMENT SECURITY DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147ENVIRONMENTAL AND LAND USE HEARINGS OFFICE . . . . . . . . . 165, 501EVERGREEN STATE COLLEGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248, 580EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299FOR THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT—LEASE COST POOL . . . . . 276FORENSIC INVESTIGATION COUNCIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42GENERAL WAGE INCREASES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF INDIAN AFFAIRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 379HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126, 472INITIATIVE 732 COST-OF-LIVING INCREASES . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317INSURANCE COMMISSIONER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38, 389JOINT LEGISLATIVE AUDIT AND REVIEW COMMITTEE . . . . . . . . . . . 3JOINT LEGISLATIVE SYSTEMS COMMITTEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6LAW LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7LEGISLATIVE AGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6LEGISLATIVE EVALUATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM COMMITTEE . . . . 6LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 377LIQUOR AND CANNABIS BOARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39, 390MILITARY DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40, 391Code Rev/LL:lel 613 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

MINIMUM STARTING WAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36OFFICE OF CIVIL LEGAL AID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 384

20HOME VISITING SERVICES ACCOUNT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275CHERBERG BUILDING REHABILITATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269COMMON SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273COMMUNICATION SERVICES REFORM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275COUNTY CRIMINAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE ACCOUNT . . . . . . . . . 274EDUCATION TECH REVOLVING ACCOUNT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268EMERGENCY FUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268HEALTH PROFESSIONS ACCOUNT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276HOME VISITING SERVICES ACCOUNT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT POOL . . . . . . . . . . . 277MUNICIPAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE ACCOUNT . . . . . . . . 274NATURAL RESOURCES REAL PROPERTY REPLACEMENT ACCOUNT . . . . . 273O'BRIEN BUILDING IMPROVEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268OUTDOOR EDUCATION AND RECREATION ACCOUNT . . . . . . . . . . 275PENSION FUNDING STABILIZATION ACCOUNT ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . 292REPAYMENT TO FEDERAL GOVERNMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 602SKELETAL HUMAN REMAINS ASSISTANCE ACCOUNT . . . . . . . . . . 603STATE EFFICIENCY AND RESTRUCTURING REPAYMENT . . . . . . . . 273

OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT—CANCER RESEARCH ENDOWMENT FUND MATCHTRANSFER ACCOUNT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276

OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT—JUDICIAL STABILIZATION TRUST ACCOUNT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603

OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6OFFICE OF MINORITY AND WOMEN'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISES . . . . . 38, 389OFFICE OF PUBLIC DEFENSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 376OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11OFFICE OF THE STATE ACTUARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6PUBLIC BACCALAUREATE INSTITUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232PUBLIC DISCLOSURE COMMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 379PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS COMMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42PUGET SOUND PARTNERSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176, 511RECREATION AND CONSERVATION FUNDING BOARD . . . . . . . . . 164, 501SECRETARY OF STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 377SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3STATE AUDITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16STATE BOARD FOR COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES . . . 232, 232, 568Code Rev/LL:lel 614 S-3018.2/17 2nd draft

STATE HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106, 453STATE INVESTMENT BOARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39STATE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . 162, 498STATE PATROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178, 512STATE SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265, 598STATE TREASURER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

BOND RETIREMENT AND INTEREST, AND ONGOING BOND REGISTRATION ANDTRANSFER CHARGES: FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT REIMBURSED ASPRESCRIBED BY STATUTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267, 600

BOND RETIREMENT INTEREST, AND ONGOING BOND REGISTRATION ANDTRANSFER CHARGES: FOR BOND SALE EXPENSES . . . . . . . . . 267

BOND RETIREMENT INTEREST, AND ONGOING BOND REGISTRATION ANDTRANSFER CHARGES: FOR DEBT SUBJECT TO THE DEBT LIMIT . 267, 600

COUNTY CLERK LEGAL FINANCIAL OBLIGATION GRANTS . . . . . . . 271COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269FEDERAL REVENUES FOR DISTRIBUTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296FOR COUNTY CRIMINAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE ACCOUNT . . . . . . . 295MUNICIPAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE ACCOUNT . . . . . . . . 295STATE REVENUES FOR DISTRIBUTION . . . . . . . . . . . . 294, 604TRANSFERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296, 605

STATUTE LAW COMMITTEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6STATUTORY APPROPRIATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT COUNCIL

POLICY COORDINATION AND ADMIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251, 584STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252, 587

SUNDRY CLAIMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 601SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION . . . . . . . 181, 228, 515, 565

BASIC EDUCATION EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION . . . . . . . . . . . . 205EDUCATION REFORM PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217, 554FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229, 567FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICE DISTRICTS . . . . . . . . . . . 215, 551FOR GENERAL APPORTIONMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193, 530FOR INSTITUTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . 216, 552FOR LOCAL EFFORT ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215, 551FOR MISCELLANEOUS—NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT . . . . . . . . . 217FOR PROGRAMS FOR HIGHLY CAPABLE STUDENTS . . . . . . . . 217, 553FOR PUPIL TRANSPORTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209, 545FOR SCHOOL EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . 208, 543FOR SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210, 546FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212, 547


FOR THE LEARNING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . 225, 564FOR TRANSITIONAL BILINGUAL PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . 224, 562

SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION—PER PUPIL ALLOCATIONS . . . 227SUPREME COURT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7TARGETED COMPENSATION INCREASES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317TRANSPORTATION COMPENSATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280TRANSPORTATION

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS—PTE LOCAL 17 . . . . . . . . 282GENERAL WAGE INCREASE—STATE EMPLOYEES . . . . . . . . . . . . 284ORCA TRANSIT PASSES—WASHINGTON FEDERATION OF STATE EMPLOYEES 286TARGETED COMPENSATION INCREASES—NONREPRESENTED JOB CLASS SPECIFIC

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286THE COALITION OF UNIONS AGREEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283WASHINGTON FEDERATION OF STATE EMPLOYEES . . . . . . . . . . 280WPEA GENERAL GOVERNMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281

TRANSPORTATION—COMPENSATIONINSURANCE BENEFITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291INSURANCE BENEFITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289

TRANSPORTATION—ORCA TRANSIT PASSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287TRANSPORTATION—REDUCTIONS TO AGENCY MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . 288UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236, 572UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40VACATION LEAVE SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318VOLUNTARY RETIREMENT AND SEPARATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299WASHINGTON POLLUTION LIABILITY INSURANCE PROGRAM . . . . . . 176, 511WASHINGTON STATE ARTS COMMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266, 598WASHINGTON STATE CENTER FOR CHILDHOOD DEAFNESS AND HEARING LOSS . 266WASHINGTON STATE CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION . . . . . . . . . 229, 567WASHINGTON STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266WASHINGTON STATE LOTTERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 387WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243, 575WASHINGTON TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250, 583WORKFORCE TRAINING AND EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD . . . . 255, 591

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