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WA Rev Code § 74.20A.250 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.20A - Support of Dependent Children—Alternative Method—1971 Act.|74.20A.250 - Secretary empowered to act as attorney, endorse drafts.

RCW 74.20A.250 Secretary empowered to act as attorney, endorse drafts.Whenever the secretary has been authorized under RCW 74.20.040 to take action to establish, enforce, and collect support moneys, the custodial parent and the child or children are deemed, without the necessity of signing any document, to have appointed the secretary as his or her true and lawful attorney-in-fact to act in his or her name, place, and stead to perform the specific act of endorsing any and all drafts, checks, money orders or other negotiable instruments representing support payments which are received on behalf of said child or children to effect proper and lawful distribution of the support moneys in accordance with 42 U.S.C. Sec. 657.[ 1985 c 276 § 13; 1979 ex.s. c 171 § 20; 1973 1st ex.s. c 183 § 23; 1971 ex.s. c 164 § 25.]NOTES:Severability—1979 ex.s. c 171: See note following RCW 74.20.300.
WA Rev Code § 74.20A.260 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.20A - Support of Dependent Children—Alternative Method—1971 Act.|74.20A.260 - Industrial insurance disability payments subject to collection by office of support enforcement.

RCW 74.20A.260 Industrial insurance disability payments subject to collection by office of support enforcement.Disability payments made pursuant to Title 51 RCW shall be classified as earnings and shall be subject to collection action by the office for support enforcement under this chapter and all other applicable state statutes.[ 1987 c 435 § 34; 1973 1st ex.s. c 183 § 24.]NOTES:Effective date—1987 c 435: See RCW 26.23.900.
WA Rev Code § 74.20A.275 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.20A - Support of Dependent Children—Alternative Method—1971 Act.|74.20A.275 - Support payments in possession of third parties—Collection.

RCW 74.20A.275 Support payments in possession of third parties—Collection.(1) If a person or entity not entitled to child support payments wrongfully or negligently retains child support payments owed to another or to the Washington state support registry, those payments retain their character as child support payments and may be collected by the division of child support using any remedy available to the division of child support under Washington law for the collection of child support.(2) Child support moneys subject to collection under this section may be collected for the duration of the statute of limitations as it applies to the support order governing the support obligations, and any legislative or judicial extensions thereto.(3) This section applies to the following:(a) Cases in which an employer or other entity obligated to withhold child support payments from the parent's pay, bank, or escrow account, or from any other asset or distribution of money to the parent, has withheld those payments and failed to remit them to the payee;(b) Cases in which child support moneys have been paid to the wrong person or entity in error;(c) Cases in which child support recipients have retained child support payments in violation of a child support assignment executed or arising by operation of law in exchange for the receipt of public assistance; and(d) Any other case in which child support payments are retained by a party not entitled to them.(4) This section does not apply to fines levied under *RCW 74.20A.350(3)(b).[ 1997 c 58 § 892.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 74.20A.350 was amended by 2018 c 150 § 202, changing subsection (3)(b) to subsection (4)(b), effective January 1, 2019.Short title—Part headings, captions, table of contents not law—Exemptions and waivers from federal law—Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—1997 c 58: See RCW 74.08A.900 through 74.08A.904.
WA Rev Code § 74.20A.280 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.20A - Support of Dependent Children—Alternative Method—1971 Act.|74.20A.280 - Department to respect privacy of recipients.

RCW 74.20A.280 Department to respect privacy of recipients.While discharging its responsibilities to enforce the support obligations of responsible parents, the department shall respect the right of privacy of recipients of public assistance and of other persons. Any inquiry about sexual activity shall be limited to that necessary to identify and locate possible fathers and to gather facts needed in the adjudication of parentage.[ 1987 c 441 § 2; 1979 ex.s. c 171 § 23.]NOTES:Severability—1979 ex.s. c 171: See note following RCW 74.20.300.
WA Rev Code § 74.20A.290 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.20A - Support of Dependent Children—Alternative Method—1971 Act.|74.20A.290 - Applicant for adjudicative proceeding must advise department of current address.

RCW 74.20A.290 Applicant for adjudicative proceeding must advise department of current address.Whenever any person files an application for an adjudicative proceeding under RCW 74.20A.055 or 74.20A.270, after the department has notified the person of the requirements of this section, it shall be the responsibility of the person to notify the department of the person's mailing address at the time the application for an adjudicative proceeding is made and also to notify the department of any subsequent change of mailing address during the pendency of the administrative proceeding and any judicial review. Whenever the person has a duty under this section to advise the department of the person's mailing address, mailing by the department by certified mail to the person's last known address constitutes service as required by chapters 74.20A and 34.05 RCW.[ 1989 c 175 § 157; 1979 ex.s. c 171 § 21.]NOTES:Effective date—1989 c 175: See note following RCW 34.05.010.Severability—1979 ex.s. c 171: See note following RCW 74.20.300.
WA Rev Code § 74.20A.300 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.20A - Support of Dependent Children—Alternative Method—1971 Act.|74.20A.300 - Medical support—Health care coverage required.

RCW 74.20A.300 Medical support—Health care coverage required.(1) Whenever a support order is entered or modified under this chapter, the department shall require either or both parents to provide medical support for any dependent child, in the nature of health care coverage or a monthly payment toward the premium, as provided under RCW 26.09.105.(2) A parent ordered to provide health care coverage shall provide proof of such coverage or proof that such coverage is unavailable to the department within twenty days of the entry of the order.(3) A parent required to provide health care coverage must notify the department and the other parent when coverage terminates.(4) Every order requiring a parent to provide health care coverage shall be entered in compliance with *RCW 26.23.050 and be subject to direct enforcement as provided under chapter 26.18 RCW.[ 2018 c 150 § 110; 2009 c 476 § 6; 1994 c 230 § 22; 1989 c 416 § 6.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: The reference to RCW 26.23.050 appears to refer to the amendments made by 1989 c 416 § 8 that were subsequently vetoed by the governor.Effective date—2009 c 476: See note following RCW 26.09.105.
WA Rev Code § 74.20A.310 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.20A - Support of Dependent Children—Alternative Method—1971 Act.|74.20A.310 - Federal and state cooperation—Rules—Construction.

RCW 74.20A.310 Federal and state cooperation—Rules—Construction.In furtherance of the policy of the state to cooperate with the federal government in the administration of the child support enforcement program, the department may adopt such rules and regulations as may become necessary to entitle the state to participate in federal funds, unless such rules would be expressly prohibited by law. Any section or provision of law dealing with the child support program which may be susceptible to more than one construction shall be interpreted in favor of the construction most likely to comply with federal laws entitling the state to receive federal funds. If any law dealing with the child support enforcement program is ruled to be in conflict with federal requirements which are a prescribed condition of the allocation of federal funds, such conflicting law is declared to be inoperative solely to the extent of the conflict.[ 1989 c 416 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 74.20A.322 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.20A - Support of Dependent Children—Alternative Method—1971 Act.|74.20A.322 - License suspension—Adjudicative proceeding.

RCW 74.20A.322 License suspension—Adjudicative proceeding.(1) A responsible parent may request an adjudicative proceeding upon service of the notice described in RCW 74.20A.320. The request for an adjudicative proceeding must be received by the department within twenty days of service. The request must be in writing and indicate the current mailing address and daytime phone number, if available, of the responsible parent.(2) If a responsible parent timely requests an adjudicative proceeding, the department may not certify the name of the parent to the department of licensing or a licensing entity for noncompliance with a child support order unless the adjudicative proceeding results in a finding that the responsible parent is not in compliance with the order and has not made a good faith effort to comply.(3) The issues that may be considered at the adjudicative proceeding are limited to whether:(a) The person named as the responsible parent is the responsible parent;(b) The responsible parent is required to pay child support under a child support order; (c) The responsible parent is in compliance with the order; and(d) The responsible parent has made a good faith effort to comply with the order.(4) If the administrative law judge finds that the parent is not in compliance with the support order, but has made a good faith effort to comply, the administrative law judge shall formulate a payment schedule as provided in RCW 74.20A.326.(5) The decision resulting from the adjudicative proceeding must be in writing and inform the responsible parent of his or her rights to review. The parent's copy of the decision may be sent by regular mail to the parent's most recent address of record.(6) The proceedings under this subsection shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements of chapter 34.05 RCW, the administrative procedure act.(7) The procedures of this section constitute the exclusive administrative remedy for contesting the establishment of noncompliance with a child support order and suspension of a license under this section, and satisfy the requirements of RCW 34.05.422.(8) For the purposes of this section, "good faith effort to comply" is a factual determination to be made by the administrative law judge based on the responsible parent's payment history, ability to pay, and efforts to find and maintain gainful employment.[ 2009 c 408 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 74.20A.324 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.20A - Support of Dependent Children—Alternative Method—1971 Act.|74.20A.324 - License suspension—Certification of noncompliance.

RCW 74.20A.324 License suspension—Certification of noncompliance.(1) The department may certify to the department of licensing and any appropriate licensing entity the name of a responsible parent who is not in compliance with a child support order if:(a) Within twenty-one days after service of a notice issued under RCW 74.20A.320, the responsible parent does not request an adjudicative proceeding or file a motion with the appropriate court or administrative forum to modify the child support obligation;(b) An adjudicative proceeding results in a decision that the responsible parent is not in compliance with a child support order and has not made a good faith effort to comply;(c) The court enters a judgment on a petition for judicial review that finds the responsible parent is not in compliance with a child support order and has not made a good faith effort to comply; or(d) The responsible parent fails to comply with a payment schedule established pursuant to RCW 74.20A.326.(2) The department shall send by regular mail a copy of any certification of noncompliance filed with the department of licensing or a licensing entity to the responsible parent at the responsible parent's most recent address of record along with information as to how the parent may get his or her license reinstated.(3) The department of licensing and a licensing entity shall, without undue delay, notify a responsible parent certified by the department under subsection (1) of this section that the parent's driver's license or other license has been suspended because the parent's name has been certified by the department as a responsible parent who is not in compliance with a child support order.[ 2009 c 408 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 74.20A.326 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.20A - Support of Dependent Children—Alternative Method—1971 Act.|74.20A.326 - License suspension—Payment schedule arrangements.

RCW 74.20A.326 License suspension—Payment schedule arrangements.(1) If a responsible parent contacts the department's division of child support office indicated on the notice of noncompliance within twenty days of service of the notice provided in RCW 74.20A.320 and requests arrangement of a payment schedule, the department shall stay the certification of noncompliance during negotiation of the schedule for payment of arrears up to thirty days from the date of contact by the responsible parent.(2) In proposing or approving a written payment schedule, the department or the administrative law judge shall take into consideration the amount of the arrearages, the amount of the current support order, the earnings of the responsible parent, and the needs of all children who rely on the responsible parent for support. The department or administrative law judge shall consider the individual financial circumstances of each responsible parent in evaluating the parent's ability to pay any proposed payment schedule and shall propose a fair and reasonable payment schedule tailored to the individual financial circumstances of the responsible parent. A payment schedule may include a graduated payment plan and may require a responsible parent to engage in employment-enhancing activities to attain a satisfactory payment level.(3) A payment schedule may be for the payment of less than current monthly support for a reasonable time and is not required to include a lump sum payment for the amount of arrears.[ 2009 c 408 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 74.20A.328 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.20A - Support of Dependent Children—Alternative Method—1971 Act.|74.20A.328 - License suspension—Rules.

RCW 74.20A.328 License suspension—Rules.The department may adopt rules to implement and enforce the requirements of RCW 74.20A.320 and 74.20A.322 through 74.20A.326.[ 2009 c 408 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 74.20A.330 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.20A - Support of Dependent Children—Alternative Method—1971 Act.|74.20A.330 - License suspension—Agreements between department and licensing entities—Identification of responsible parents.

RCW 74.20A.330 License suspension—Agreements between department and licensing entities—Identification of responsible parents.(1) The department and all of the various licensing entities subject to RCW 74.20A.320 shall enter into such agreements as are necessary to carry out the requirements of the license suspension program established in RCW 74.20A.320.(2) The department and all licensing entities subject to RCW 74.20A.320 shall compare data to identify responsible parents who may be subject to the provisions of chapter 58, Laws of 1997. The comparison may be conducted electronically, or by any other means that is jointly agreeable between the department and the particular licensing entity. The data shared shall be limited to those items necessary to [for] implementation of chapter 58, Laws of 1997. The purpose of the comparison shall be to identify current licensees who are not in compliance with a child support order, and to provide to the department the following information regarding those licensees:(a) Name;(b) Date of birth;(c) Address of record;(d) Federal employer identification number and social security number;(e) Type of license;(f) Effective date of license or renewal;(g) Expiration date of license; and(h) Active or inactive status.[ 1997 c 58 § 803.]NOTES:Short title—Part headings, captions, table of contents not law—Exemptions and waivers from federal law—Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—1997 c 58: See RCW 74.08A.900 through 74.08A.904.Effective dates—Intent—1997 c 58: See notes following RCW 74.20A.320.
WA Rev Code § 74.20A.370 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.20A - Support of Dependent Children—Alternative Method—1971 Act.|74.20A.370 - Financial institution data matches.

RCW 74.20A.370 Financial institution data matches.(1) Each calendar quarter financial institutions doing business in the state of Washington shall report to the department the name, record address, social security number or other taxpayer identification number, and other information determined necessary by the department for each individual who maintains an account at such institution and is identified by the department as owing a support debt.(2) The department and financial institutions shall enter into agreements to develop and operate a data match system, using automated data exchanges to the extent feasible, to minimize the cost of providing information required under subsection (1) of this section.(3) The department may pay a reasonable fee to a financial institution for conducting the data match not to exceed the actual costs incurred.(4) A financial institution is not liable for any disclosure of information to the department under this section.(5) The division of child support shall maintain all information gathered under this section confidential and shall only disclose this information as provided under RCW 26.23.120.[ 1997 c 58 § 899.]NOTES:Short title—Part headings, captions, table of contents not law—Exemptions and waivers from federal law—Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—1997 c 58: See RCW 74.08A.900 through 74.08A.904.
WA Rev Code § 74.20A.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.20A - Support of Dependent Children—Alternative Method—1971 Act.|74.20A.900 - Severability—Alternative when method of notification held invalid.

RCW 74.20A.900 Severability—Alternative when method of notification held invalid.If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are severable.If any method of notification provided for in this chapter is held invalid, service as provided for by the laws of the state of Washington for service of process in a civil action shall be substituted for the method held invalid.[ 1971 ex.s. c 164 § 27.]NOTES:Civil procedure—Commencement of actions: Chapter 4.28 RCW.
WA Rev Code § 74.20A.910 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.20A - Support of Dependent Children—Alternative Method—1971 Act.|74.20A.910 - Savings clause.

RCW 74.20A.910 Savings clause.The repeal of RCW 74.20A.050 and the amendment of RCW 74.20A.030 and 74.20A.250 by this 1979 act is not intended to affect any existing or accrued right, any action or proceeding already taken or instituted, any administrative action already taken, or any rule, regulation, or order already promulgated. The repeal and amendments are not intended to revive any law heretofore repealed.[ 1979 ex.s. c 171 § 27.]NOTES:Severability—1979 ex.s. c 171: See note following RCW 74.20.300.
WA Rev Code § 74.20A.920 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.20A - Support of Dependent Children—Alternative Method—1971 Act.|74.20A.920 - Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.

RCW 74.20A.920 Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.For the purposes of this chapter, the terms spouse, marriage, marital, husband, wife, widow, widower, next of kin, and family shall be interpreted as applying equally to state registered domestic partnerships or individuals in state registered domestic partnerships as well as to marital relationships and married persons, and references to dissolution of marriage shall apply equally to state registered domestic partnerships that have been terminated, dissolved, or invalidated, to the extent that such interpretation does not conflict with federal law. Where necessary to implement chapter 521, Laws of 2009, gender-specific terms such as husband and wife used in any statute, rule, or other law shall be construed to be gender neutral, and applicable to individuals in state registered domestic partnerships.[ 2009 c 521 § 180.]
WA Rev Code § 74.25.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.25 - Job Opportunities and Basic Skills Training Program.|74.25.040 - Volunteer work—Child care or other work—Training.

RCW 74.25.040 Volunteer work—Child care or other work—Training.(1) Recipients of temporary assistance for needy families who are employed or participating in a work activity under *section 312 of this act may volunteer or work in a licensed child care facility. Licensed child care facilities participating in this effort shall provide care for the recipient's children and provide for the development of positive child care skills.(2) The department shall train two hundred fifty recipients of temporary assistance for needy families to become family child care providers or child care center teachers. The department shall offer the training in rural and urban communities. The department shall adopt rules to implement the child care training program in this section.(3) Recipients trained under this section shall provide child care services to clients of the department for two years following the completion of their child care training.[ 1997 c 59 § 30; 1997 c 58 § 405; 1994 c 299 § 8.]NOTES:Reviser's note: *(1) Section 312 of this act was vetoed by the governor.(2) This section was amended by 1997 c 58 § 405 and by 1997 c 59 § 30, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).Intent—1997 c 58: See note following RCW 43.216.710.Short title—Part headings, captions, table of contents not law—Exemptions and waivers from federal law—Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—1997 c 58: See RCW 74.08A.900 through 74.08A.904.Intent—Finding—Severability—Conflict with federal requirements—1994 c 299: See notes following RCW 74.12.400.