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WA SB5276

WA SB5276
Modifying the reimbursement rates for services related to institutions.


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Introduced
01/15/2025
In Committee
01/15/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to modifying the reimbursement rates for services 2 related to institutions; amending RCW 72.72.030 and 72.72.040; and 3 creating a new section. 4

AI Summary

This bill modifies the reimbursement process for criminal justice costs incurred by political subdivisions when offenders commit crimes while residing in state institutions under the jurisdiction of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) or the Department of Corrections (DOC). The bill changes the language from "may" to "shall" for reimbursement, indicating that these agencies are now required to reimburse local jurisdictions for law enforcement, prosecutorial, judicial, and jail facility costs directly related to offenders' criminal activities. Additionally, the bill introduces a new requirement for the Office of Financial Management (OFM) to establish specific reimbursement rates for each county where institutions are located. These rates will be based on the average hourly costs for law enforcement, prosecutorial, and judicial expenses from the most recently closed state fiscal year, and the average daily bed rate for jail facilities costs. The bill also mandates that both DCYF and DOC update their rules to comply with these new provisions, ensuring a more standardized and transparent reimbursement process for local governments dealing with institutionalized offenders.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

First reading, referred to Human Services. (on 01/15/2025)

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