reglab/housing_qa huggingface dataset:
WA Rev Code § 43.185C.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.185C - Homeless Housing and Assistance.|43.185C.130 - Protection of state's interest in grant program projects.

RCW 43.185C.130 Protection of state's interest in grant program projects.The department shall ensure that the state's interest is protected upon the development, use, sale, or change of use of projects constructed, acquired, or financed in whole or in part through the homeless housing grant program. These policies may include, but are not limited to: (1) Requiring a share of the appreciation in the project in proportion to the state's contribution to the project, or (2) requiring a lump sum repayment of the grant upon the sale or change of use of the project.[ 2005 c 484 § 17.]
WA Rev Code § 43.185C.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.185C - Homeless Housing and Assistance.|43.185C.140 - Public assistance eligibility—Payments exempt.

RCW 43.185C.140 Public assistance eligibility—Payments exempt.The department of social and health services shall exempt payments to individuals provided under this chapter when determining eligibility for public assistance.[ 2005 c 484 § 20.]
WA Rev Code § 43.185C.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.185C - Homeless Housing and Assistance.|43.185C.150 - Expenditures within authorized funds—Existing expenditures not reduced or supplanted.

RCW 43.185C.150 Expenditures within authorized funds—Existing expenditures not reduced or supplanted.This chapter does not require either the department or any local government to expend any funds to accomplish the goals of this chapter other than the revenues authorized in chapter 484, Laws of 2005. However, neither the department nor any local government may use any funds authorized in chapter 484, Laws of 2005 to supplant or reduce any existing expenditures of public money for the reduction or prevention of homelessness or services for homeless persons.[ 2005 c 484 § 21.]
WA Rev Code § 43.185C.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.185C - Homeless Housing and Assistance.|43.185C.160 - County homeless housing task forces—Homeless housing plans—Reports by counties.

RCW 43.185C.160 County homeless housing task forces—Homeless housing plans—Reports by counties.(1) Each county shall create a homeless housing task force to develop a five-year homeless housing plan addressing short-term and long-term housing for homeless persons.Membership on the task force may include representatives of the counties, cities, towns, housing authorities, civic and faith organizations, schools, community networks, human services providers, law enforcement personnel, criminal justice personnel, including prosecutors, probation officers, and jail administrators, substance abuse treatment providers, mental health care providers, emergency health care providers, businesses, real estate professionals, at large representatives of the community, and a homeless or formerly homeless individual.In lieu of creating a new task force, a local government may designate an existing governmental or nonprofit body which substantially conforms to this section and which includes at least one homeless or formerly homeless individual to serve as its homeless representative. As an alternative to a separate plan, two or more local governments may work in concert to develop and execute a joint homeless housing plan, or to contract with another entity to do so according to the requirements of this chapter. While a local government has the authority to subcontract with other entities, the local government continues to maintain the ultimate responsibility for the homeless housing program within its borders.A county may decline to participate in the program authorized in this chapter by forwarding to the department a resolution adopted by the county legislative authority stating the intention not to participate. A copy of the resolution shall also be transmitted to the county auditor and treasurer. If a county declines to participate, the department shall create and execute a local homeless housing plan for the county meeting the requirements of this chapter.(2) In addition to developing a five-year homeless housing plan, each task force shall establish guidelines consistent with the statewide homeless housing strategic plan, as needed, for the following:(a) Emergency shelters;(b) Short-term housing needs;(c) Temporary encampments;(d) Supportive housing for chronically homeless persons; and(e) Long-term housing.Guidelines must include, when appropriate, standards for health and safety and notifying the public of proposed facilities to house the homeless.(3) Each county, including counties exempted from creating a new task force under subsection (1) of this section, shall report to the department such information as may be needed to ensure compliance with this chapter, including the annual report required in RCW 43.185C.045.[ 2018 c 85 § 7; 2005 c 485 § 1.]NOTES:Intent—Short title—2018 c 85: See notes following RCW 43.185C.045.
WA Rev Code § 43.185C.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.185C - Homeless Housing and Assistance.|43.185C.170 - Interagency council on homelessness—Duties—Reports.

RCW 43.185C.170 Interagency council on homelessness—Duties—Reports.(1) The interagency council on homelessness, as defined in RCW 43.185C.010, shall be convened not later than August 31, 2006, and shall meet at least two times each year and report to the appropriate committees of the legislature annually by December 31st on its activities.(2) The interagency council on homelessness shall work to create greater levels of interagency coordination and to coordinate state agency efforts with the efforts of state and local entities addressing homelessness.(3) The interagency council shall seek to:(a) Align homeless-related housing and supportive service policies among state agencies;(b) Identify ways in which providing housing with appropriate services can contribute to cost savings for state agencies;(c) Identify policies and actions that may contribute to homelessness or interfere with its reduction;(d) Review and improve strategies for discharge from state institutions that contribute to homelessness;(e) Recommend policies to either improve practices or align resources, or both, including those policies requested by the affordable housing advisory board or through state and local housing plans; and(f) Ensure that the housing status of people served by state programs is collected in consistent formats available for analysis.[ 2006 c 349 § 7.]NOTES:Finding—2006 c 349: See note following RCW 43.185.130.
WA Rev Code § 43.185C.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.185C - Homeless Housing and Assistance.|43.185C.190 - Affordable housing for all account.

RCW 43.185C.190 Affordable housing for all account.The affordable housing for all account is created in the state treasury, subject to appropriation. The state's portion of the surcharges established in RCW 36.22.178 and 36.22.176 shall be deposited in the account. Expenditures from the account may only be used for affordable housing programs, including operations, maintenance, and services as described in RCW 36.22.176(1)(a). During the 2021-2023 fiscal biennium, expenditures from the account may be used for operations, maintenance, and services for permanent supportive housing as defined in RCW 36.70A.030. It is the intent of the legislature to continue this policy in future biennia.[ 2021 c 334 § 981; 2021 c 214 § 5; 2011 1st sp.s. c 50 § 955; 2007 c 427 § 2.]NOTES:Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2021 c 214 § 5 and by 2021 c 334 § 981, 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).Conflict with federal requirements—Effective date—2021 c 334: See notes following RCW 43.79.555.Findings—Intent—Department of commerce and William D. Ruckelshaus center examination of homelessness—Reports—2021 c 214: See note following RCW 36.22.176.Effective dates—2011 1st sp.s. c 50: See note following RCW 15.76.115.
WA Rev Code § 43.185C.215 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.185C - Homeless Housing and Assistance.|43.185C.215 - Transitional housing operating and rent account.

RCW 43.185C.215 Transitional housing operating and rent account.The transitional housing operating and rent account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from sources directed to the transitional housing operating and rent program must be deposited into the account. Expenditures from the account may be used solely for the purpose of the transitional housing operating and rent program as described in RCW 43.185C.210. Only the director of the department or the director's designee may authorize expenditures from the account. The account is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but an appropriation is not required for expenditures.[ 2008 c 256 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 43.185C.230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.185C - Homeless Housing and Assistance.|43.185C.230 - Verification of eligibility—Medical care services.

RCW 43.185C.230 Verification of eligibility—Medical care services.The department, in collaboration with the department of social and health services, shall:(1) Develop a mechanism through which the department and local governments or community-based organizations can verify a person has been determined eligible by the department of social and health services and remains eligible for the essential needs and housing support program; and(2) Provide a secure and current list of individuals eligible for the essential needs and housing support program to designated entities within each county. The list must be updated at least monthly and include, as available and applicable, the eligible individual's:(a) Name;(b) Address;(c) Phone number;(d) Shelter location; and(e) Case manager contact information.[ 2018 c 48 § 3; 2013 2nd sp.s. c 10 § 5; 2011 1st sp.s. c 36 § 5.]NOTES:Effective date—2013 2nd sp.s. c 10: See note following RCW 74.62.030.Findings—Intent—2011 1st sp.s. c 36: See RCW 74.62.005.Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 36: See note following RCW 74.62.005.
WA Rev Code § 43.185C.250 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.185C - Homeless Housing and Assistance.|43.185C.250 - Youth services—Duties of crisis residential center administrator and department—Multidisciplinary team.

RCW 43.185C.250 Youth services—Duties of crisis residential center administrator and department—Multidisciplinary team.(1)(a) The administrator of a crisis residential center may convene a multidisciplinary team, which is to be locally based and administered, at the request of a child placed at the center or the child's parent.(b) If the administrator has reasonable cause to believe that a child is a child in need of services and the parent is unavailable or unwilling to continue efforts to maintain the family structure, the administrator shall immediately convene a multidisciplinary team.(c) A parent may disband a team twenty-four hours, excluding weekends and holidays, after receiving notice of formation of the team under (b) of this subsection unless a petition has been filed under RCW 13.32A.140. If a petition has been filed the parent may not disband the team until the hearing is held under RCW 13.32A.179. The court may allow the team to continue if an out-of-home placement is ordered under RCW 13.32A.179(3). Upon the filing of an at-risk youth or dependency petition the team shall cease to exist, unless the parent requests continuation of the team or unless the out-of-home placement was ordered under RCW 13.32A.179(3).(2) The department shall request participation of appropriate state agencies to assist in the coordination and delivery of services through the multidisciplinary teams. Those agencies that agree to participate shall provide the director or the director's designee all information necessary to facilitate forming a multidisciplinary team and the director or the director's designee shall provide this information to the administrator of each crisis residential center.(3) The administrator shall also seek participation from representatives of mental health and drug and alcohol treatment providers as appropriate.(4) A parent shall be advised of the request to form a multidisciplinary team and may select additional members of the multidisciplinary team. The parent or child may request any person or persons to participate including, but not limited to, educators, law enforcement personnel, court personnel, family therapists, licensed health care practitioners, social service providers, youth residential placement providers, other family members, church representatives, and members of their own community. The administrator shall assist in obtaining the prompt participation of persons requested by the parent or child.(5) When an administrator of a crisis residential center requests the formation of a team, the state agencies must respond as soon as possible.[ 2017 c 277 § 3; 2015 c 69 § 11; 2000 c 123 § 4; 1995 c 312 § 13. Formerly RCW 13.32A.042.]NOTES:Short title—2015 c 69: See RCW 43.330.911.Short title—1995 c 312: See note following RCW 13.32A.010.
WA Rev Code § 43.185C.255 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.185C - Homeless Housing and Assistance.|43.185C.255 - Youth services—Multidisciplinary team—Duties.

RCW 43.185C.255 Youth services—Multidisciplinary team—Duties.(1) The purpose of the multidisciplinary team is to assist in a coordinated referral of the family to available social and health-related services.(2) The team shall have the authority to evaluate the juvenile, and family members, if appropriate and agreed to by the parent, and shall:(a) With parental input, develop a plan of appropriate available services and assist the family in obtaining those services;(b) Make a referral to the designated crisis responder, if appropriate;(c) Recommend no further intervention because the juvenile and his or her family have resolved the problem causing the family conflict; or(d) With the parent's consent, work with them to achieve reconciliation of the child and family.(3) At the first meeting of the multidisciplinary team, it shall choose a member to coordinate the team's efforts. The parent member of the multidisciplinary team must agree with the choice of coordinator. The team shall meet or communicate as often as necessary to assist the family.(4) The coordinator of the multidisciplinary team may assist in filing a child in need of services petition when requested by the parent or child or an at-risk youth petition when requested by the parent. The multidisciplinary team shall have no standing as a party in any action under this title.(5) If the administrator is unable to contact the child's parent, the multidisciplinary team may be used for assistance. If the parent has not been contacted within five days the administrator shall contact the department of social and health services and request the case be reviewed for a dependency filing under chapter 13.34 RCW.[ 2016 sp.s. c 29 § 413; 2015 c 69 § 12; 2000 c 123 § 5; 1995 c 312 § 14. Formerly RCW 13.32A.044.]NOTES:Effective dates—2016 sp.s. c 29: See note following RCW 71.05.760.Short title—Right of action—2016 sp.s. c 29: See notes following RCW 71.05.010.Short title—2015 c 69: See RCW 43.330.911.Short title—1995 c 312: See note following RCW 13.32A.010.
WA Rev Code § 43.185C.275 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.185C - Homeless Housing and Assistance.|43.185C.275 - Youth services—Immunity from liability for law enforcement officer and person with whom child is placed.

RCW 43.185C.275 Youth services—Immunity from liability for law enforcement officer and person with whom child is placed.(1) A law enforcement officer acting in good faith pursuant to this chapter is immune from civil or criminal liability for such action.(2) A person with whom a child is placed pursuant to this chapter and who acts reasonably and in good faith is immune from civil or criminal liability for the act of receiving the child. The immunity does not release the person from liability under any other law.[ 1996 c 133 § 13; 1995 c 312 § 8; 1986 c 288 § 2; 1981 c 298 § 5; 1979 c 155 § 21. Formerly RCW 13.32A.070.]NOTES:Findings—Short title—Intent—Construction—1996 c 133: See notes following RCW 13.32A.197.Short title—1995 c 312: See note following RCW 13.32A.010.Severability—1986 c 288: See note following RCW 43.185C.260.Severability—1981 c 298: See note following RCW 13.32A.040.Effective date—Severability—1979 c 155: See notes following RCW 13.04.011.
WA Rev Code § 43.185C.285 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.185C - Homeless Housing and Assistance.|43.185C.285 - Youth services—Unauthorized leave from crisis residential center—Notice to parents, law enforcement, and the department of children, youth, and families.

RCW 43.185C.285 Youth services—Unauthorized leave from crisis residential center—Notice to parents, law enforcement, and the department of children, youth, and families.The administrator of a crisis residential center shall notify parents and the appropriate law enforcement agency as to any unauthorized leave from the center by a child placed at the center. The administrator shall also notify the department of children, youth, and families immediately as to any unauthorized leave from the center by a child who is in the care of or receiving services from the department of children, youth, and families.[ 2018 c 58 § 60; 2017 c 277 § 5; 2015 c 69 § 17; 2000 c 123 § 12; 1996 c 133 § 15; 1995 c 312 § 21. Formerly RCW 13.32A.095.]NOTES:Effective date—2018 c 58: See note following RCW 28A.655.080.Short title—2015 c 69: See RCW 43.330.911.Findings—Short title—Intent—Construction—1996 c 133: See notes following RCW 13.32A.197.Short title—1995 c 312: See note following RCW 13.32A.010.
WA Rev Code § 43.185C.2951 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.185C - Homeless Housing and Assistance.|43.185C.2951 - Youth services—Crisis residential centers—Incremental increase in beds.

RCW 43.185C.2951 Youth services—Crisis residential centers—Incremental increase in beds.Subject to funds appropriated for this purpose, the capacity available in crisis residential centers established pursuant to this chapter shall be increased incrementally by no fewer than ten beds per fiscal year through fiscal year 2019 in order to accommodate truant students found in contempt of a court order to attend school. The additional capacity shall be distributed around the state based upon need and, to the extent feasible, shall be geographically situated to expand the use of crisis residential centers as set forth in this chapter so they are available for use by all courts for housing truant youth.[ 2016 c 205 § 12.]
WA Rev Code § 43.185C.300 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.185C - Homeless Housing and Assistance.|43.185C.300 - Youth services—Secure facilities—Limit on reimbursement or compensation.

RCW 43.185C.300 Youth services—Secure facilities—Limit on reimbursement or compensation.No contract may provide reimbursement or compensation to:(1) A secure facility located in a juvenile detention center for any service delivered or provided to a resident child after five consecutive days of residence; or(2) A secure facility not located in a juvenile detention center or a semi-secure crisis residential center facility for any service delivered or provided to a resident child after fifteen consecutive days of residence.[ 2009 c 569 § 2; 1995 c 312 § 61. Formerly RCW 74.13.0321.]NOTES:Short title—1995 c 312: See note following RCW 13.32A.010.
WA Rev Code § 43.185C.320 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.185C - Homeless Housing and Assistance.|43.185C.320 - Youth services—HOPE centers—Eligibility—Minors.

RCW 43.185C.320 Youth services—HOPE centers—Eligibility—Minors.To be eligible for placement in a HOPE center, a minor must be either a street youth, as that term is defined in this chapter, or a youth who, without placement in a HOPE center, will continue to participate in increasingly risky behavior, including truancy. Youth may also self-refer to a HOPE center.[ 2017 c 277 § 8; 2016 c 205 § 11; 2015 c 69 § 23; 2008 c 267 § 10. Formerly RCW 74.15.225.]NOTES:Short title—2015 c 69: See RCW 43.330.911.
WA Rev Code § 43.185C.325 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.185C - Homeless Housing and Assistance.|43.185C.325 - Youth services—HOPE centers—Responsible living skills programs—Grant proposals—Technical assistance.

RCW 43.185C.325 Youth services—HOPE centers—Responsible living skills programs—Grant proposals—Technical assistance.The department shall provide technical assistance in preparation of grant proposals for HOPE centers and responsible living skills programs to nonprofit organizations unfamiliar with and inexperienced in submission of requests for proposals to the department.[ 1999 c 267 § 21. Formerly RCW 74.15.260.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—Severability—1999 c 267: See notes following RCW 43.20A.790.
WA Rev Code § 43.185C.330 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.185C - Homeless Housing and Assistance.|43.185C.330 - Youth services—HOPE centers—Responsible living skills programs—Awarding of contracts.

RCW 43.185C.330 Youth services—HOPE centers—Responsible living skills programs—Awarding of contracts.The department shall consider prioritizing, on an ongoing basis, the awarding of contracts for HOPE centers and responsible living skills programs to providers who have not traditionally been awarded contracts with the department.[ 1999 c 267 § 22. Formerly RCW 74.15.270.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—Severability—1999 c 267: See notes following RCW 43.20A.790.
WA Rev Code § 43.185C.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.185C - Homeless Housing and Assistance.|43.185C.900 - Short title.

RCW 43.185C.900 Short title.This chapter may be known and cited as the homelessness housing and assistance act.[ 2005 c 484 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 43.185C.901 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.185C - Homeless Housing and Assistance.|43.185C.901 - Conflict with federal requirements—2005 c 484.

RCW 43.185C.901 Conflict with federal requirements—2005 c 484.If any part of this act is found to be in conflict with federal requirements that are a prescribed condition to the allocation of federal funds to the state, the conflicting part of this act is inoperative solely to the extent of the conflict and with respect to the agencies directly affected, and this finding does not affect the operation of the remainder of this act in its application to the agencies concerned. Rules adopted under this act must meet federal requirements that are a necessary condition to the receipt of federal funds by the state.[ 2005 c 484 § 24.]
WA Rev Code § 43.185C.902 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.185C - Homeless Housing and Assistance.|43.185C.902 - Effective date—2005 c 484.

RCW 43.185C.902 Effective date—2005 c 484.This act takes effect August 1, 2005.[ 2005 c 484 § 25.]