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Transportation Committee

HB 1147

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.

Brief Description: Making transportation appropriations for the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium.

Sponsors: Representatives Clibborn, Fey, Farrell and Wylie; by request of Office of Financial Management.

Brief Summary of Bill

  • Making biennial transportation appropriations for the 2017-19 biennium.

  • Revising supplemental transportation appropriations for the 2015-17 biennium.

Hearing Date: 3/27/17

Staff: Amy Skei (786-7109).

Background:

The state government operates on a fiscal biennium that begins July 1 of each odd-numbered year. Supplemental budgets are typically enacted in each of the following two years after adoption of the biennial budget. Appropriations are made in the biennial and supplemental transportations budgets for the operation and capital expenses of state transportation agencies and programs.

Summary of Bill:

Appropriations are made for state transportation agencies and programs for the 2017-19 fiscal biennium, as well as revised for the 2015-17 fiscal biennium. See House Transportation Committee supporting documents for more details.

Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Not requested.

Effective Date: The bill contains an emergency clause and takes effect immediately, except for section 706, relating to vehicle registrations, which contains an emergency clause and takes effect July 1, 2017.