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SB 5199

Providing compensation to members of the department of children, youth, and families oversight board with direct lived experience.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Noel Frame and 6 co-sponsors

SB 5199 allows DCYF Oversight Board members with direct lived experience to receive stipends and travel reimbursements, aligning with class one group practices.

Effective date 7/27/2025.
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Bill Summary · SB 5199

Summary of Senate Bill 5199 (SB 5199)

Purpose and intent

SB 5199 amends RCW 43.216.015 to allow members of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) Oversight Board who have direct lived experience with the subject matter to receive compensation and travel reimbursements for their board service. The change aligns the DCYF Oversight Board with compensation practices already in place for other part-time state boards (class one groups) when members have low income or direct lived experience.

What the bill would change

  • Currently, DCYF Oversight Board members may not receive compensation for their service, but may be reimbursed for travel if authorized and within resources.
  • SB 5199 would permit board members with direct lived experience to receive compensation (stipends) and travel-related reimbursements, consistent with the compensation framework for class one groups.
  • Class one group provisions cap stipends at up to $200 per day for official meetings or statutorily prescribed duties, plus eligible allowances for child care, adult care, lodging, and travel.
  • The definition of "direct lived experience" remains the basis for eligibility.

Who would be affected

  • DCYF Oversight Board members who have direct lived experience and were appointed by the Governor.
  • The board includes a mix of legislative members, subject-matter experts, tribal representatives, foster parents, youth with lived experience, and other stakeholders. Eligible members would be able to receive stipends and travel reimbursements under the new framework.

Financial and fiscal notes

  • Appropriation: None.
  • Fiscal note: Available.
  • While no new appropriation is specified, the bill authorizes stipends and travel reimbursements, which would be funded from existing board resources or line items approved for this purpose.

Effective date and timeline

  • Effective date: 90 days after adjournment for the session in which enacted, with an explicit effective date of July 27, 2025.
  • Legislative history highlights:
    • Passed the Senate (Feb 5, 2025) and the House (Apr 11, 2025).
    • Signed by the Governor (Apr 29, 2025); Chapter 179, 2025 Laws.
    • Status as of enactment shows the compensation provisions take effect on the July 27, 2025 date.

Practical considerations

  • The bill formalizes compensation for lived-experience participants, recognizing their contributions without altering the board’s statutory duties.
  • There is no new program appropriation attached to the bill; implementation relies on existing budget authority for board activities.
  • Public testimony in support emphasized the value of lived-experience voices and their contributions to policymaking. No opposition was reported.

If you’d like, I can provide a quick side-by-side comparison of current law versus SB 5199 wording or a brief FAQ for stakeholders.

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

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