ESSB 6153 - H AMD TO H AMD(H-2783.1/01) 292 FAILED 6/15/01

By Representative Bush

On page 72, line 2, increase the general fund-state appropriation for fiscal year 2002 by $950,000

On page 72, line 3, increase the general fund-state appropriation for fiscal year 2003 by $950,000

Correct the total accordingly

On page 72, line 8, after "conditions:" insert "(1)"

On page 72, after line 12, insert the following:

"(2) $950,000 of the general-fund state appropriation for fiscal year 2002 and $950,000 of the general-fund state appropriation for fiscal year 2003 are provided solely to fund a minimum of five nursing assistant positions at the veterans facility in Orting, Washington, five nursing assistant positions at the veterans facility in Retsil, Washington, and two nursing assistant positions at the veterans facility in Spokane, Washington and two general repairer positions at the veterans facility in Orting, Washington, two general repairer positions at the veterans facility in Retsil, Washington, and one general repairer position at the veterans facility in Spokane."

EFFECT: Provides funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs to hire additional nursing assistance and maintenance/repair personnel.

FISCAL IMPACT: Increases General Fund-State by $1,900,000