SHB 2230 — Promoting economic inclusion by creating the economic security for all grant program.

What this bill does

Codifies and makes permanent the Economic Security For All (EcSA) grant program, administered by the Employment Security Department (ESD) in consultation with other agencies and stakeholders. Requires the ESD to identify federal reforms that would benefit persons served by EcSA grants, and authorizes the ESD to apply for associated federal waivers and propose federal law changes. Requires the Department of Social and Health Services to develop measures of yearly progress toward poverty reduction, reducing income inequality, and achieving an equitable and inclusive economy, and apply those measures as needed.

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Floor votes

• House — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 13, 2024
  93 yea · 4 nay · 1 not voting
• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 29, 2024
  47 yea · 1 nay · 1 not voting

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