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(5) A parent is eligible for a good cause exemption under 1 subsection (1)(b) of this section for a maximum total of ((twenty- 2 four)) 24 months over the parent's lifetime. 3 Sec. 8. RCW 74.04.266 and 2011 1st sp.s. c 36 s 21 are each 4 amended to read as follows: 5 In determining need for aged, blind, or disabled assistance, and 6 medical care services, the department may by rule and regulation 7 establish a monthly earned income exemption ((in an amount not to 8 exceed the exemption allowable under disability programs authorized 9 in Title XVI of the federal social security act)) as provided for in 10 RCW 74.08A.230. 11 NEW SECTION. Sec. 9. If specific funding for the purposes of 12 this act, referencing this act by bill or chapter number, is not 13 provided by June 30, 2023, in the omnibus appropriations act, this 14 act is null and void. 15 NEW SECTION. Sec. 10. Section 2 of this act is necessary for 16 the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or 17 support of the state government and its existing public institutions, 18 and takes effect July 1, 2023. 19 NEW SECTION. Sec. 11. Section 2 of this act expires January 1, 20 2024. 21 NEW SECTION. Sec. 12. Section 3 of this act takes effect 22 January 1, 2024. 23 NEW SECTION. Sec. 13. Section 1 of this act takes effect 24 February 1, 2024. 25 NEW SECTION. Sec. 14. Section 5 of this act takes effect August 26 1, 2024. 27 Passed by the House April 22, 2023. Passed by the Senate April 21, 2023. Approved by the Governor May 11, 2023. Filed in Office of Secretary of State May 11, 2023. --- END --- p. 12 2SHB 1447.SL