Concerning caseload forecasting for adult protective services.

HB 2678 creates a "caseload forecast council" to oversee and approve forecasts for adult protective services (APS) caseloads in Washington State. The council, appointed by the governor and legislative leaders, will forecast key APS metrics including the number of adults receiving APS services, screened-in abuse/neglect reports, jurisdiction issues, duplicate cases, and referrals to law enforcement. This procedural bill establishes a formal process for generating these forecasts but does not change eligibility, funding, or service delivery for APS programs. It directly affects how state agencies track and plan for APS service demands.