5404-S.E AMH MCMA JOHN 5

ESSB 5404 -H AMD TO APP COMM AMD (H-2882.4/03)

By Representative McMahan

   On page On page 168, after line 22, insert the following:

   "NEW SECTION. Sec. 722. AGENCY EXPENDITURES FOR LEGISLATIVE LIAISONS. During the 2003-05 fiscal biennium, no state agency or institution may expend any moneys appropriated in this act to employ legislative liaisons or contract for legislative liaisons. However, each independently elected statewide official may employ one FTE legislative liaison during the 2003-05 fiscal biennium. The office of financial management shall reduce allotments for agencies by $3,257,000 from 2003-05 biennial general fund appropriations in this act to reflect the elimination of the expenditures identified in LEAP document 34, a computerized tabulation developed by the legislative evaluation and accountability program committee on April 3, 2003. The general fund allotment reduction shall be placed in unallotted status and remain unexpended.

   State funds provided in Part V of this act may not be expended by or for any organization, association, or other entity attempting to influence the passage or defeat of any legislation by the legislature of the state of Washington."

   On page 166, line 5, after "section" insert ", section 722 of this act, "

   On page 166, line 21, after "section" insert ", section 722 of this act, "

EFFECT: Prohibits agencies from expending funds appropriated in this act employ or contract with legislative liaisons. However, each independently elected statewide official may employ one FTE legislative liaison. State funds provided in Part V (Education)of the budget bill may not be expended by or for any organization, association, or entity attempting to influence the passage or defeat of any legislation by the legislature of the state of Washington.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Reduces General Fund-State by $3,257,000.