SENATE BILL REPORT

ESHB 1086

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 February 2, 2011

Title: An act relating to fiscal matters.

Brief Description: Making 2009-2011 supplemental operating appropriations.

Sponsors: House Committee on Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Representatives Hunter, Alexander and Darneille; by request of Governor Gregoire).

Brief History: Passed House: 1/24/11, 55-43.

Committee Activity: Ways & Means: 2/02/11.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON WAYS & MEANS

Staff: Steve Jones (786-7440)

Background: The state government operates on a fiscal biennium that begins July 1 of each odd-numbered year. The 2009-11 operating budget, as amended by the 2010 supplemental budgets (ESSB 6444, chapter 37, Laws of 2010 1st sp. sess. and HB 3225, chapter 1, Laws of 2010 2nd sp. sess.), appropriated $31 billion from the state General Fund and two other accounts, together referred to as the state Near General Fund. The total budgeted amount, which includes state and federal funds, is approximately $60 billion.

Summary of Bill: Appropriations are modified for the 2009-11 biennium. State Near General Fund appropriations are reduced by $254 million.

Appropriation: The bill contains multiple appropriations. Please refer to the bill and supporting documents.

Fiscal Note: Not requested.

Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: No.

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