SENATE BILL REPORT

ESHB 2380

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 the capital budget.

Brief Description: Concerning the supplemental capital budget.

Sponsors: House Committee on Capital Budget (originally sponsored by Representatives Tharinger and DeBolt; by request of Office of Financial Management).

Brief History: Passed House: 3/29/16, 86-9.

Committee Activity:

First Special Session: Passed Senate: 3/29/16, 38-5.

Staff: Richard Ramsey (786-7412)

Background: The programs and agencies of state government are funded on a two-year basis. The Capital Budget generally includes appropriations for the acquisition, construction and repair of capital assets such as land, buildings, and other infrastructure improvements.

Summary of Engrossed Substitute Bill: The 2016 Supplemental Capital Budget makes adjustments to the 2015-17 Enacted Capital Budget. For additional information, see the Capital Budget Summary published by the Senate Ways & Means Committee. Detailed information can be found at www.fiscal.wa.gov.

Appropriation: Yes.

Fiscal Note: Not requested.

Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: Yes.

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