SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5407

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 March 25, 2009

Title: An act relating to fiscal matters.

Brief Description: Making 2009 supplemental operating appropriations.

Sponsors: Senators Tom and Zarelli; by request of Governor Gregoire.

Brief History:

Committee Activity: Ways & Means:

SENATE COMMITTEE ON WAYS & MEANS

Staff: Steve Jones (786-7440)

Background: Background: The operating expenses of state government and its agencies and programs are funded on a biennial basis by an Omnibus Operations Budget adopted by the Legislature in odd-numbered years. The two-year state budget for the 2007-09 fiscal biennium was adopted in 2007 and modified in a supplemental budget act in 2008.State operating expenses are paid from the state General Fund and from various dedicated funds and accounts.

Summary of Bill: The 2005-07 biennial appropriations for various state agencies and programs are modified. For additional information, see the budget summary material published by the Senate Ways & Means Committee and available on the Internet at www.leg.wa.gov/Senate/Committees/WM/.

Appropriation: Yes.

Fiscal Note: Requested on January 22, 2009.

[OFM requested ten-year cost projection pursuant to I-960.]

Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: No.

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