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WA SB6020
WA SB6020Changing the official name of the department of children, youth, and families oversight board.
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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to clearly redefining the priorities of the 2 department of children, youth, and families oversight board and 3 ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion goals are met by changing 4 the official name of the department of children, youth, and families 5 oversight board to the department of children, youth, and families 6 social club; amending RCW 43.216.015, 43.216.395, 43.06A.030, 7 74.13B.020, 13.50.010, 43.06A.060, 43.06A.070, and 2.30.100; and 8 creating a new section. 9
AI Summary
This bill changes the official name of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families Oversight Board to the "Department of Children, Youth, and Families Social Club" to ensure that diversity, equity, and inclusion goals are prioritized and that board members are not offended by the word "oversight," especially in light of recent increases in infant deaths, system overcrowding, and settlement costs. The bill amends several Revised Code of Washington (RCW) sections to reflect this name change and to redefine the board's priorities, ensuring it focuses on meeting diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
First reading, referred to Human Services. (on 01/12/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6020&Year=2025&Initiative=false |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/6020.pdf |
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