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WA Rev Code § 74.04.290 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration.|74.04.290 - Subpoena of witnesses, books, records, etc.

RCW 74.04.290 Subpoena of witnesses, books, records, etc.In carrying out any of the provisions of this title, the secretary, the director, county administrators, hearing examiners, or other duly authorized officers of the department or authority shall have power to subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, take testimony and compel the production of such papers, books, records and documents as they may deem relevant to the performance of their duties. Subpoenas issued under this power shall be under RCW 43.20A.605.[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 15 § 68; 1983 1st ex.s. c 41 § 22; 1979 ex.s. c 171 § 2; 1979 c 141 § 305; 1969 ex.s. c 173 § 2; 1959 c 26 § 74.04.290. Prior: 1939 c 216 § 26; RRS § 10007-126a.]NOTES:Effective date—Findings—Intent—Report—Agency transfer—References to head of health care authority—Draft legislation—2011 1st sp.s. c 15: See notes following RCW 74.09.010.Severability—1983 1st ex.s. c 41: See note following RCW 26.09.060.Severability—1979 ex.s. c 171: See note following RCW 74.20.300.
WA Rev Code § 74.04.300 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration.|74.04.300 - Recovery of payments improperly received—Lien—Recipient reporting requirements.

RCW 74.04.300 Recovery of payments improperly received—Lien—Recipient reporting requirements.If a recipient receives public assistance and/or food stamps or food stamp benefits transferred electronically for which the recipient is not eligible, or receives public assistance and/or food stamps or food stamp benefits transferred electronically in an amount greater than that for which the recipient is eligible, the portion of the payment to which the recipient is not entitled shall be a debt due the state recoverable under RCW 43.20B.030 and 43.20B.620 through 43.20B.645. It shall be the duty of recipients of cash benefits to notify the department of changes to earned income as defined in *RCW 74.04.005(11). It shall be the duty of recipients of cash benefits to notify the department of changes to liquid resources as defined in *RCW 74.04.005(10) that would result in ineligibility for cash benefits. It shall be the duty of recipients of food benefits to report changes in income that result in ineligibility for food benefits. All recipients shall report changes required in this section by the tenth of the month following the month in which the change occurs. The department shall make a determination of eligibility within ten days from the date it receives the reported change from the recipient. The department shall adopt rules consistent with federal law and regulations for additional reporting requirements. The department shall advise applicants for assistance that failure to report as required, failure to reveal resources or income, and false statements will result in recovery by the state of any overpayment and may result in criminal prosecution.[ 2003 c 208 § 1; 1998 c 79 § 7; 1987 c 75 § 32; 1982 c 201 § 16; 1980 c 84 § 2; 1979 c 141 § 306; 1973 1st ex.s. c 49 § 1; 1969 ex.s. c 173 § 18; 1959 c 26 § 74.04.300. Prior: 1957 c 63 § 3; 1953 c 174 § 35; 1939 c 216 § 27; RRS § 10007-127a.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 74.04.005 was amended by 2010 1st sp.s. c 8 § 4, changing subsections (11) and (10) to subsections (12) and (11), respectively. RCW 74.04.005 was subsequently alphabetized pursuant to RCW 1.08.015(2)(k), changing subsections (12) and (11) to subsections (9) and (13), respectively.Savings—1987 c 75: See RCW 43.20B.900.
WA Rev Code § 74.04.310 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration.|74.04.310 - Authority to accept contributions.

RCW 74.04.310 Authority to accept contributions.In furthering the purposes of this title, the secretary or any county administrator may accept contributions or gifts in cash or otherwise from persons, associations or corporations, such contributions to be disbursed in the same manner as moneys appropriated for the purposes of this title: PROVIDED, That the donor of such gifts may stipulate the manner in which such gifts shall be expended.[ 1979 c 141 § 309; 1959 c 26 § 74.04.310. Prior: 1939 c 216 § 28; RRS § 10007-128a.]
WA Rev Code § 74.04.330 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration.|74.04.330 - Annual reports by assistance organizations—Penalty.

RCW 74.04.330 Annual reports by assistance organizations—Penalty.Every person, firm, corporation, association or organization receiving twenty-five percent or more of its income from contributions, gifts, dues, or other payments from persons receiving assistance, community work and training, federal-aid assistance, or any other form of public assistance from the state of Washington or any agency or subdivision thereof, and engaged in political or other activities in behalf of such persons receiving such public assistance, shall, within ninety days after the close of each calendar year, make a report to the secretary of social and health services for the preceding year, which report shall contain:(1) A statement of the total amount of contributions, gifts, dues, or other payments received;(2) The names of any and all persons, firms, corporations, associations or organizations contributing the sum of twenty-five dollars or more during such year, and the amounts contributed by such persons, firms, corporations, associations, or organizations;(3) A full and complete statement of all disbursements made during such year, including the names of all persons, firms, corporations, associations, or organizations to whom any moneys were paid, and the amounts and purposes of such payments; and(4) Every such report so filed shall constitute a public record.(5) Any person, firm, or corporation, and any officer or agent of any firm, corporation, association or organization, violating this section by failing to file such report, or in any other manner, shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor.[ 1979 c 141 § 310; 1963 c 228 § 5; 1959 c 26 § 74.04.330. Prior: 1941 c 170 § 7; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 10007-138.]
WA Rev Code § 74.04.340 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration.|74.04.340 - Federal surplus commodities—Certification of persons eligible to receive commodities.

RCW 74.04.340 Federal surplus commodities—Certification of persons eligible to receive commodities.The state department of social and health services is authorized to assist needy families and individuals to obtain federal surplus commodities for their use, by certifying, when such is the case, that they are eligible to receive such commodities. However, only those who are receiving or are eligible for public assistance or care and such others as may qualify in accordance with federal requirements and standards shall be certified as eligible to receive such commodities.[ 1979 c 141 § 311; 1959 c 26 § 74.04.340. Prior: 1957 c 187 § 2.]NOTES:Purchase of federal property: Chapter 39.32 RCW.
WA Rev Code § 74.04.350 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration.|74.04.350 - Federal surplus commodities—Not to be construed as public assistance, eligibility not affected.

RCW 74.04.350 Federal surplus commodities—Not to be construed as public assistance, eligibility not affected.Federal surplus commodities shall not be deemed or construed to be public assistance and care or a substitute, in whole or in part, therefor; and the receipt of such commodities by eligible families and individuals shall not subject them, their legally responsible relatives, their property, or their estates to any demand, claim, or liability on account thereof. A person's need or eligibility for public assistance or care shall not be affected by his or her receipt of federal surplus commodities.[ 2013 c 23 § 195; 1959 c 26 § 74.04.350. Prior: 1957 c 187 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 74.04.360 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration.|74.04.360 - Federal surplus commodities—Certification deemed administrative expense of department.

RCW 74.04.360 Federal surplus commodities—Certification deemed administrative expense of department.Expenditures made by the state department of social and health services for the purpose of certifying eligibility of needy families and individuals for federal surplus commodities shall be deemed to be expenditures for the administration of public assistance and care.[ 1979 c 141 § 312; 1959 c 26 § 74.04.360. Prior: 1957 c 187 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 74.04.370 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration.|74.04.370 - Federal surplus commodities—County program, expenses, handling of commodities.

RCW 74.04.370 Federal surplus commodities—County program, expenses, handling of commodities.See RCW 36.39.040.
WA Rev Code § 74.04.380 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration.|74.04.380 - Federal and other surplus food commodities—Agreements—Personnel—Facilities—Cooperation with other agencies—Discontinuance of program.

RCW 74.04.380 Federal and other surplus food commodities—Agreements—Personnel—Facilities—Cooperation with other agencies—Discontinuance of program.The secretary of social and health services, from funds appropriated to the department for such purpose, shall, upon receipt of authorization from the governor, provide for the receiving, warehousing and distributing of federal and other surplus food commodities for the use and assistance of recipients of public assistance or other needy families and individuals certified as eligible to obtain such commodities. The secretary is authorized to enter into such agreements as may be necessary with the federal government or any state agency in order to participate in any program of distribution of surplus food commodities including but not limited to a food stamp or benefit program. The secretary shall hire personnel, establish distribution centers and acquire such facilities as may be required to carry out the intent of this section; and the secretary may carry out any such program as a sole operation of the department or in conjunction or cooperation with any similar program of distribution by private individuals or organizations, any department of the state or any political subdivision of the state.The secretary shall discontinue such program, or any part thereof, whenever in the determination of the governor such program, or any part thereof, is no longer in the best interest of the state.[ 1998 c 79 § 8; 1979 c 141 § 313; 1963 c 219 § 1; 1961 c 112 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 74.04.385 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration.|74.04.385 - Unlawful practices relating to surplus commodities—Penalty.

RCW 74.04.385 Unlawful practices relating to surplus commodities—Penalty.It shall be unlawful for any recipient of federal or other surplus commodities received under RCW 74.04.380 to sell, transfer, barter, or otherwise dispose of such commodities to any other person. It shall be unlawful for any person to receive, possess, or use any surplus commodities received under RCW 74.04.380 unless he or she has been certified as eligible to receive, possess, and use such commodities by the state department of social and health services.Violation of the provisions of RCW 74.04.380 or this section shall constitute a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than six months or by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or both.[ 2013 c 23 § 196; 1979 c 141 § 314; 1963 c 219 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 74.04.480 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration.|74.04.480 - Educational leaves of absence for personnel.

RCW 74.04.480 Educational leaves of absence for personnel.The state department of social and health services is hereby authorized to promulgate rules and regulations governing the granting to any employee of the department, other than a provisional employee, a leave of absence for educational purposes to attend an institution of learning for the purpose of improving his or her skill, knowledge, and technique in the administration of social welfare programs which will benefit the department.Pursuant to the rules and regulations of the department, employees of the department who are engaged in the administration of public welfare programs may (1) attend courses of training provided by institutions of higher learning; (2) attend special courses of study or seminars of short duration conducted by experts on a temporary basis for the purpose; (3) accept fellowships or traineeships at institutions of higher learning with such stipends as are permitted by regulations of the federal government.The department of social and health services is hereby authorized to accept any funds from the federal government or any other public or private agency made available for training purposes for public assistance personnel and to conform with such requirements as are necessary in order to receive such funds.[ 2013 c 23 § 197; 1979 c 141 § 321; 1963 c 228 § 15.]
WA Rev Code § 74.04.500 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration.|74.04.500 - Food stamp program—Authorized.

RCW 74.04.500 Food stamp program—Authorized.The department is authorized to establish a food stamp or benefit program under the federal food stamp act of 1977, as amended.[ 1998 c 79 § 9; 1991 c 126 § 3; 1979 c 141 § 322; 1969 ex.s. c 172 § 4.]NOTES:Overpayment, recovery: RCW 74.04.300.Unlawful use of food stamps: RCW 9.91.140.
WA Rev Code § 74.04.510 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration.|74.04.510 - Food stamp program—Rules.

RCW 74.04.510 Food stamp program—Rules.The department shall adopt rules conforming to federal laws, rules, and regulations required to be observed in maintaining the eligibility of the state to receive from the federal government and to issue or distribute to recipients, food stamps, coupons, or food stamp or coupon benefits transferred electronically under a food stamp or benefits plan. Such rules shall relate to and include, but shall not be limited to: (1) The classifications of and requirements of eligibility of households to receive food stamps, coupons, or food stamp or coupon benefits transferred electronically; and (2) the periods during which households shall be certified or recertified to be eligible to receive food stamps, coupons, or food stamp or coupon benefits transferred electronically under this plan.[ 1998 c 79 § 10; 1981 1st ex.s. c 6 § 5; 1981 c 8 § 5; 1969 ex.s. c 172 § 6.]NOTES:Effective date—Severability—1981 1st ex.s. c 6: See notes following RCW 74.04.005.
WA Rev Code § 74.04.515 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration.|74.04.515 - Food stamp program—Discrimination prohibited.

RCW 74.04.515 Food stamp program—Discrimination prohibited.In administering the food stamp or benefits program, there shall be no discrimination against any applicant or recipient by reason of age, sex, disability, religious creed, political beliefs, race, color, or national origin.[ 2020 c 274 § 59; 1998 c 79 § 11; 1991 c 126 § 4; 1969 ex.s. c 172 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 74.04.520 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration.|74.04.520 - Food stamp program—Confidentiality.

RCW 74.04.520 Food stamp program—Confidentiality.The provisions of RCW 74.04.060 relating to disclosure of information regarding public assistance recipients shall apply to recipients of food stamps or food stamp benefits transferred electronically.[ 1998 c 79 § 12; 1969 ex.s. c 172 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 74.04.535 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration.|74.04.535 - Food stamp employment and training program.

RCW 74.04.535 Food stamp employment and training program.(1) The department, the employment security department, and the state board for community and technical colleges shall work in partnership to expand the food stamp employment and training program. Subject to federal approval, the program shall be expanded to three additional community colleges or other community-based locations in 2010 and shall expand capacity at participating colleges. To the greatest extent possible, expansion shall be geographically diverse. The agencies shall:(a) Identify and seek out partnerships with community-based organizations that can provide support services and case management to participants through performance-based contracts in the food stamp employment and training program, and do not replace the positions or work of department employees;(b) Identify eligible nonfederal matching funds to draw down the federal match for food stamp employment and training services. Matching funds may include: Local funds, foundation grants, employer-paid costs, and the state allocation to community and technical colleges.(2) Employment and training funds may be allocated for: Educational programs to develop skills for employability, vocational education, English as a second language courses, adult basic education, courses to assist persons to obtain a high school equivalency certificate as described in RCW 28B.50.536, remedial programs, job readiness training, case management, intake, assessment, evaluation, and barrier removal and support services such as tuition, books, child care, transportation, housing, and counseling services.(3) The department shall annually track and report outcomes including those achieved through performance-based contracts as follows: Federal funding received, the number of participants served, achievement points, the number of participants who enter employment during or after participation in the food stamp employment and training program, and the average wage of jobs attained. The report shall be submitted to the governor and appropriate committees of the legislature on November 1st of each year, beginning in 2010.(4) For purposes of this section, "food stamp employment and training program" refers to a program established and administered through the employment security department and the department of social and health services.[ 2013 c 39 § 26; 2010 1st sp.s. c 8 § 3.]NOTES:Implementation—2010 1st sp.s. c 8 §§ 1-10 and 29: See note following RCW 74.04.225.Findings—Intent—Short title—Effective date—2010 1st sp.s. c 8: See notes following RCW 74.04.225.
WA Rev Code § 74.04.541 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration.|74.04.541 - Supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits—Distribution dates.

RCW 74.04.541 Supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits—Distribution dates.Beginning February 1, 2017, the department must expand the dates it distributes supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits from the first through the tenth of every month, to the first through the twentieth of every month.[ 2016 c 54 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 74.04.600 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration.|74.04.600 - Supplemental security income program—Purpose.

RCW 74.04.600 Supplemental security income program—Purpose.The purpose of RCW 74.04.600 through 74.04.650 is to recognize and accept that certain act of congress known as Public Law 92-603 and Public Law 93-66, and to enable the department of social and health services to take advantage of and implement the provisions of that act. The state shall provide assistance to those individuals who were eligible or would have been eligible for benefits under this state's old age assistance, disability assistance, and aid to the blind programs as they were in effect in December, 1973 but who will no longer be eligible for such program due to Title XVI of the Social Security Act.[ 1973 2nd ex.s. c 10 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 74.04.610 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration.|74.04.610 - Supplemental security income program—Termination of federal financial assistance payments—Supersession by supplemental security income program.

RCW 74.04.610 Supplemental security income program—Termination of federal financial assistance payments—Supersession by supplemental security income program.Effective January 1, 1974, the financial assistance payments under the federal aid categories of old age assistance, disability assistance, and blind assistance provided in chapters 74.08, *74.10, and 74.16 RCW, respectively, and the corresponding provisions of RCW 74.04.005, shall be terminated and superseded by the national program to provide supplemental security income to individuals who have attained age sixty-five or are blind or disabled as established by Public Law 92-603 and Public Law 93-66: PROVIDED, That the agreements between the department of social and health services and the United States department of health, education and welfare receive such legislative authorization and/or ratification as required by **RCW 74.04.630.[ 1973 2nd ex.s. c 10 § 2.]NOTES:Reviser's note: *(1) Chapter 74.10 RCW was repealed by 1981 1st ex.s. c 6 § 28, effective July 1, 1982; chapter 74.16 RCW was repealed by 1983 c 194 § 30, effective June 30, 1983.**(2) The legislative authorization and/or ratification requirements in RCW 74.04.630 were eliminated by 1986 c 158 § 22.