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SB 5979 - Dependency/substance abuse ¶

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Revisions ¶

• Original Bill

📰 Articles ¶

• 02/02/2026 Washington State Standard - Record deaths in WA child welfare system have Legislature’s attention • Washington State Standard

Meetings ¶

Wed 01/28 08:00 AM - Human Services (HS): SB 5979 Dependency/substance abuse ¶

16 👍 - Pro ¶

Testifying:

• Kim Justice - Partners for Our Children
• Sarah Akey
• Amy Parks
• Annie Chung - Legal Counsel for Youth and Children

0 👎 - Con ¶

2 ❓ - Other ¶

Testifying:

• Amelia Watson - Supervising Attorney, Washington State Office of Public Defense
• 💵Julie Watts - Department of Children, Youth and Families

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