HOUSE BILL REPORT
ESB 5967
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As of Second Reading
Title: An act relating to fiscal matters.
Brief Description: Making 2011-2013 fiscal biennium supplemental operating appropriations.
Sponsors: Senators Murray and Zarelli; by request of Governor Gregoire.
Brief History:
Committee Activity:
None.
Brief Summary of Engrossed Bill |
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Staff: Charlie Gavigan (786-7340).
Background:
The state government operates on a fiscal biennium that begins on July 1 of each odd-numbered year. Supplemental budgets frequently are enacted in each of the following two years after adoption of the biennial budget (each odd-numbered year). Appropriations are made in the biennial and supplemental budgets for the operation of state government and its various agencies and institutions, as well as for K-12 public schools.
The 2011-13 State Omnibus Operating Appropriations Act (Operating Budget) appropriated $32.0 billion from the State General Fund and two other accounts, together referred to as State Near General Fund. The total budgeted amount, which includes state and federal funds, is $62.0 billion.
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Summary of Bill:
State Near General Fund appropriations for the 2011-13 biennium are decreased by $1.11 billion; the total budget is decreased by $1.07 billion.
Fund transfers and other changes to the original 2011-13 biennial budget are also made.
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Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Requested on March 7, 2012.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of the session in which the bill is passed.
Staff Summary of Public Testimony:
None.
Persons Testifying: None.
Persons Signed In To Testify But Not Testifying: None.