E2SHB 2245 — Establishing co-response services and training as an essential component of the crisis care continuum.

What this bill does

Requires the University of Washington (UW) School of Social Work to establish a co-response training academy pilot program and a peer support program for co-responders. Requires the UW School of Social Work to explore the development of credentialing opportunities for co-responders. Requires the UW School of Social Work to provide an annual assessment to the Governor and the Legislature regarding the co-response workforce.

From the Washington State Legislature's nonpartisan staff bill analysis. Read the full analysis ↗

Floor votes

• House — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 12, 2024
  97 yea · 0 nay · 1 not voting

Track E2SHB 2245 on OlympiaTrack

A free account adds a plain-English AI summary, the full hearing and amendment record, who testified, and roll calls by member. Track the subject and get an alert if it comes back next session.

Other bills sponsored by Bronoske

• HB 1008 — Concerning participating in insurance plans and contracts by separated plan 2 members of certain retirement systems.
• SHB 1067 — Concerning wages for journeypersons in high-hazard facilities.
• SHB 1068 — Concerning injured workers' rights during compelled medical examinations.
• HB 1197 — Defining attending provider and clarifying other provider functions for workers' compensation claims, and adding psychologists as attending providers for mental health only claims.
• SHB 1323 — Requiring a training and certification program for individuals who apply fire-resistant materials.