Concerning payment standards for cash assistance programs.

 H-0878.2

HOUSE BILL 1845

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2025 Regular Session

By Representatives Scott, Reed, Parshley, Doglio, Obras, Thai, and Macri

Read first time 02/05/25. Referred to Committee on Early Learning & Human Services.

AN ACT Relating to payment standards for cash assistance programs; and amending RCW 74.04.770 .

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

Sec. 1. RCW 74.04.770 and 2021 c 9 s 3 are each amended to read as follows:

(1) The department shall establish consolidated standards of need each fiscal year which may vary by geographical areas, program, and family size, for temporary assistance for needy families, refugee assistance, (( supplemental security income, )) and benefits under RCW 74.62.030 .