SENATE BILL REPORT

2ESHB 2376

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 Passed Senate, March 29, 2016

Title: An act relating to fiscal matters.

Brief Description: Making 2016 supplemental operating appropriations.

Sponsors: House Committee on Appropriations (originally sponsored by Representatives Dunshee and Chandler; by request of Office of Financial Management).

Brief History: Passed House: 2/25/16, 50-47; 3/29/16, 78-17.

Committee Activity:

First Special Session: Passed Senate: 3/29/16, 27-17.

Staff: Steve Jones (786-7440)

Background: The operating expenses of the 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. In subsequent legislative sessions, a supplemental budget is adopted, making various modifications to agency appropriations. State operating expenses are paid from the state general fund and from various dedicated funds and accounts.

Summary of Second Engrossed Substitute Bill: The 2015-17 biennial appropriations for the various agencies and programs of the state are modified. For detailed information, please see the website of the Senate Ways & Means Committee: .

Appropriation: Various.

Fiscal Note: Available.

Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: Yes.

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