6386-S.E AMH NIXO ENSL 023

ESSB 6386 - H AMD TO APP COMM AMD (H-5297.5/06) 967

By Representative Nixon

WITHDRAWN 2/24/2006

   On page 221, line 16, increase the general fund--state appropriation for FY 06 by $25,000

   On page 221, line 18, increase the general fund--state appropriation for FY 07 by $25,000

   On page 221, line 23, correct the total.

   On page 224, after line 9, insert the following:

   "(10) $25,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2006 and $25,000 of the general fund-state appropriation for fiscal year 2007 is provided solely for the washington state institute for public policy to study the fiscal and social costs and benefits to the state, local governments and the citizens of Washington resulting from the implementation of current state controlled substances policies in Washington, excluding alcohol, tobacco and prescription pharmaceuticals. The institute shall make a report of its findings to the legislature by December 1, 2006."

EFFECT: $50,000 is provided to the Washington State Institute for Public Policy at The Evergreen State College to study the fiscal and social costs and benefits to Washington resulting from implementation of current state controlled substances policies.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Increases General Fund-State by $25,000 in fiscal year 2006 and $25,000 in fiscal year 2007.