SENATE BILL REPORT

ESHB 2836

This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a statement of legislative intent.

As of April 11, 2010

Title: An act relating to the capital budget.

Brief Description: Concerning the capital budget.

Sponsors: House Committee on Capital Budget (originally sponsored by Representatives Dunshee and White; by request of Governor Gregoire).

Brief History: Passed House: 3/19/10, 59-36.

Committee Activity: Ways & Means: 4/12/10.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON WAYS & MEANS

Staff: Brian Sims (786-7431)

Background: Washington operates on a biennial budget cycle. The Legislature authorizes expenditures for capital needs in the Capital Budget for a two-year period and authorizes bond sales through passage of a bond bill associated with the Capital Budget to fund a portion of these expenditures. The current Capital Budget covers the period from July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2011.

Summary of Bill: The Supplemental Capital Budget appropriations in the amount of $339 million are made for the 2009-11 biennium. (See Substitute House Bill 2836 budget summary document.)

Appropriation: The sum of $339 million is appropriated.

Fiscal Note: Not requested.

Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: No.

Effective Date: The bill contains an emergency clause and takes effect immediately.