Relating to records of investigations of child abuse occurring in state programs; declaring an emergency.
Summary
Requires disclosure, in response to public records request, of reports of investigations of child abuse occurring at specified state-authorized programs. Exempts specified information and documents. ] Directs Department of Human Services to prepare completed abuse investigation report at conclusion of specified child abuse investigations. Exempts completed abuse investigation reports from disclosure in response to public records requests. Creates exceptions. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Jun 2023
Senate Passage
Apr 2023
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 31, 2023
Last action Jun 25, 2023
Floor votes · Senate Apr 18, 2023
How they voted
21–6
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 29
Apr 18, 2023
D
Democratic17
94% Yea
I
Independent1
100% Nay
R
Republican11
45% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Jun 25, 2023
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Apr 20, 2023
Committee
Referred to Early Childhood and Human Services.
lower
Apr 18, 2023
Introduced
Vote explanation(s) filed by Boquist.
upper
Apr 18, 2023
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
Apr 18, 2023
Upper · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Gelser Blouin. Passed.
upper
Apr 11, 2023
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
upper
Feb 1, 2023
Committee
Referred to Human Services.
upper
Jan 31, 2023
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Sara Gelser Blouin
DDemocratic
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