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Senate advances bills expanding Child and Family Ombudsman authority and confidentiality rules
Summary
The Senate recommended two related bills advancing the Office of the Child and Family Ombudsman: SB250 (expanding personnel and duties, as amended) and SB251 (confidentiality provisions). SB250 passed as amended 37-13; SB251 passed 49-1 on second reading.
Two linked bills to expand the Office of the Child and Family Ombudsman passed second reading after floor consideration.
Senate Bill 250, sponsored by Senator Lenz, would expand the ombudsman's staff and authorities, including clarifying investigative and reporting duties and forwarding reports of misconduct to the Department of Justice. An amendment…
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