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2011 Senate Bill 5395: Changing provisions for domestic violence fatality review panels
Introduced by Sen. James Hargrove (Hoquiam) (D) on January 24, 2011
To modify membership and functions of domestic violence fatality review panels. The bill authorizes convening of statewide issue-specific review panels, and adds school teachers, guidance counselors, or student health services staff to the membership of such panels. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Human Services & Corrections Committee on January 24, 2011
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on February 9, 2011
Modifies membership and functions of domestic violence fatality review panels. The bill authorizes convening of statewide issue-specific review panels, and adds school teachers, guidance counselors, or student health services staff to the membership of such panels.
Received in the House on March 9, 2011
Referred to the House Community Development & Housing Committee on March 9, 2011
To authorize a contracting entity to convene statewide issue-specific review panels to review any DV fatality, gather information for the use of a statewide review panel, and provide training and technical assistance to a statewide panel. The requirement that the coordinating entity issue biennial reports is removed.
Signed by Gov. Christine Gregoire on April 18, 2011
To authorize a contracting entity to convene statewide issue-specific review panels to review any DV fatality, gather information for the use of a statewide review panel, and provide training and technical assistance to a statewide panel. The requirement that the coordinating entity issue biennial reports is removed.