Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Human Services, Children and Families
Senate Bill 416
Relating to: reports of sexual abuse of children placed in out-of-home care.
By Joint Legislative Council.
June 14, 2021 Referred to Committee on Human Services, Children and Families
October 14, 2021 Public Hearing Held
Present: (5) Senator Jacque; Senators Ballweg, Wimberger, Johnson and Agard.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Administrator, DCF Division of Safety and Permanence Wendy Henderson - Dept. of Children and Families
· Amanda Merkwae - Department of Children & Families
· Representative Pat Snyder - 85th Assembly District
· Senator Kathy Bernier - 23rd Senate District
· Amanda Merkwae - Department of Children and Families
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Kris Moelter - Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board
· Emily Coddington - WAFCA
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
October 19, 2021 Executive Session Held by Paper Ballot
Present: (5) Senator Jacque; Senators Ballweg, Wimberger, Johnson and Agard.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by that Senate Bill 416 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (5) Senator Jacque; Senators Ballweg, Wimberger, Johnson and Agard.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0
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Bill Cosh
Committee Clerk
