Washington State
House of Representatives
Office of Program Research
BILL
ANALYSIS
Transportation Committee
HB 1126
Brief Description: Making supplemental transportation appropriations for the 2021-2023 fiscal biennium.
Sponsors: Representatives Fey, Lekanoff, Timmons, Wylie, Paul and Donaghy; by request of Office of Financial Management.
Brief Summary of Bill
  • Makes supplemental transportation appropriations for the 2021-23 biennium.
Hearing Date: 1/12/23
Staff: Amy Skei (786-7109).
Background:

The state government operates on a fiscal biennium that begins July 1 of each odd-numbered year.  Supplemental budgets are typically enacted in each of the following two years after adoption of the biennial budget.  Appropriations are made in the biennial and supplemental transportation budgets for the operation and capital expenses of state transportation agencies and programs.
Summary of Bill:

Appropriations are adjusted for state transportation agencies and programs for the 2021-23 fiscal biennium.  Overall appropriations are reduced by $2.1 billion from $12.2 billion to $10.1 billion.  Capital-related appropriations are reduced by $2.1 billion, and operating-related appropriations are reduced by $20 million.  Fund transfers and other provisions are adjusted.  Additional detail can be found at fiscal.wa.gov.
Appropriation: The bill contains multiple appropriations.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Effective Date: The bill contains an emergency clause and takes effect immediately.