SENATE BILL REPORT
SB 6073
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 April 1, 2015
Title: An act relating to transportation funding and appropriations.
Brief Description: Relating to transportation funding and appropriations.
Sponsors: Senator King.
Brief History:
Committee Activity: Transportation: 4/01/15.
SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION |
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 bill as referred to committee not considered.
Summary of Bill (Proposed Substitute): Appropriations are made for state transportation agencies and programs for the 2015-17 fiscal biennium. Additionally, the 2013-15 biennial appropriations for various transportation agencies and programs are modified.
For additional information, see the budget summary materials published by the Senate Transportation Committee that are available on the Internet at http://www.leg.wa.gov/Senate/Committees/TRAN under the section Senate Current-Law Transportation Proposals.
Appropriation: Various.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: Yes.
Effective Date: The bill contains an emergency clause and takes effect immediately.