Rep. Ross Hunter released the following statement on the passage of the supplemental budget:

“Sen. Andy Hill and I made a commitment to Governor Inslee last summer that we would take swift action to address problems in the mental health system. Adopting this budget will settle the state’s legal obligation in the single bed certification lawsuit. The House made good on that commitment in a strong, bipartisan fashion today. It is my hope that the Senate sends this bill to the Governor soon so that we can address immediate and urgent problems within the state’s mental health structure.”

Hunter represents Kirkland from the 48th Legislative District and is the Chair of the House Appropriations Committee.