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WA SB6196

WA SB6196
Creating the evergreen basic income pilot program.


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Introduced
01/12/2024
In Committee
01/12/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to creating the evergreen basic income pilot 2 program; amending RCW 74.04.005, 43.216.1368, 43.185C.220, 74.04.805, 3 26.19.071, and 70.170.060; reenacting and amending RCW 10.101.010; 4 adding a new section to chapter 43.216 RCW; adding a new chapter to 5 Title 74 RCW; and creating a new section. 6

AI Summary

This bill establishes the evergreen basic income pilot program within the Department of Social and Health Services. The program will provide 24 monthly payments to eligible Washington residents with incomes up to 200% of the federal poverty level who are experiencing certain major life transitions or conditions associated with high economic instability, such as pregnancy, homelessness, or disability. The payments will be equal to 100% of the fair market rent in the participant's county. The program will be overseen by a board of directors and must prioritize reaching marginalized populations. The bill also requires state agencies to minimize the impact of the basic income payments on participants' eligibility for other public assistance programs.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (14)

Last Action

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 10:30 AM. (on 01/30/2024)

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