Description: Requires the department of human services to make provider lists available to foster parents. Authorizes the family court judge to approve involuntary hospitalizations or institutional care of foster children. Extends statute of limitations periods of tort claims against the State in certain cases of legal disability. Makes it a criminal offense to intentionally or knowingly cause bodily injury to a person working on behalf of Child Protective Services. Appropriates $800,000 for two neighborhood place pilot projects under the blueprint for change program. Appropriates funds for substance abuse treatment for abusing members of the child's family who are or have been substance abusers.
1-21-99 S Introduced and passed First Reading
1-22-99 S Referred to HHS/JDC, then to WAM