To the extent funds are appropriated, the institute for public policy shall study the cost-effectiveness of chapter 314, Laws of 1998 and report to the governor and legislature not later than January 1, 2002. The study shall measure the reduction in the birth rate of drug-affected infants among women and shall compare the reduction with the rate of birth of drug-affected infants born to women referred to chemical dependency treatment programs. The study shall identify the factors that promote or discourage the ability of women to avoid giving birth to drug-affected infants.

[1998 c 314 § 31.]

NOTES:

     Effective date -- 1998 c 314: See note following RCW 13.34.800.