SENATE BILL REPORT

ESHB 2524

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 Second Reading

Title: An act relating to transportation funding and appropriations.

Brief Description: Making 2015-2017 supplemental transportation appropriations.

Sponsors: House Committee on Transportation (originally sponsored by Representatives Clibborn, Orcutt, Fey and McBride; by request of Office of Financial Management).

Brief History: Passed House: 2/25/16, 84-13.

Committee Activity:

Staff: Kim Johnson (786-7472)

Background: The operating and capital expenses of state transportation agencies and programs are funded on a biennial basis by an omnibus transportation budget adopted by the Legislature in odd-numbered years. Additionally, supplemental budgets may be adopted during the biennium, making various modifications to agency appropriations.

Summary of Bill: The 2015-17 appropriations for various state transportation agencies and programs are modified.

For additional information, see the Senate Transportation Committee website at http://leg.wa.gov/Senate/Committees/TRAN/ under the 2016 Negotiated Compromise Supplemental Transportation Budget link.

Appropriation: Various.

Fiscal Note: Not requested.

Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: Yes.

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