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SB 6063

Correcting terminology to align the revised code of Washington with recent reorganization at the department of social and health services.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jess Bateman and 6 co-sponsors

SB 6063 updates Washington state law to correct DSHS department terminology and references following recent agency reorganization.

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 1:30 PM.
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Bill Summary · SB 6063

Legislative bill overview

SB 6063 updates Washington State's legal code to reflect terminology changes resulting from a recent reorganization within the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). The bill corrects outdated references and department titles throughout the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) to align with the agency's current structure.

Why is this important

Outdated statutory language can create confusion about which agency holds responsibility for specific functions, potentially delaying services or creating legal ambiguity in enforcement. Correcting these references ensures that laws accurately reflect how state government is organized, reducing administrative inefficiencies and protecting clarity in how services are delivered to vulnerable populations.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope and comprehensiveness: Unclear whether the bill captures all necessary terminology changes or if selective updates could leave inconsistencies in the code
  • Implementation timing: Changes to agency references may require parallel updates in administrative rules, contracts, and internal procedures to be effective
  • Stakeholder coordination: Affected programs and agencies may have different priorities regarding which terminology corrections are most critical for their operations

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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