SB 5169-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

Provides that unspent amounts from the surcharges deposited in the general fund--local accounts managed by the department of health and the University of Washington shall carry over to ensuing biennia to pay for the ongoing costs of the programs.

Requires the department of health and the University of Washington to, by December 1st of each year, provide a letter to the relevant legislative policy and fiscal committees on the status of expenditures. This letter shall include, but is not limited to, the annual appropriation amount, the amount not expended, account fund balance, and reasons for not spending the full annual appropriation.