| Washington State House of Representatives |
BILL ANALYSIS |
| Transportation Committee | |
HB 1094
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 2007-2009.
Sponsors: Representatives Clibborn, Jarrett and O'Brien; by request of Governor Gregoire.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 3/19/07
Staff: Jeff Olsen (786-7157).
Background:
The operating and capital expenses of state transportation agencies and programs are funded on a
biennial basis by an omnibus transportation budget adopted by the Legislature in odd-numbered
years. Additionally, supplemental budgets may be adopted during the biennium making various
modifications to agency appropriations.
The transportation budget provides appropriations to the major transportation agencies including:
the Department of Transportation, the Washington State Patrol, the Department of Licensing, the
Washington Traffic Safety Commission, the Transportation Improvement Board, the County
Road Administration Board, and the Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board. The budget
also provides appropriations out of transportation funds to many smaller agencies with
transportation functions.
Summary of Bill:
Appropriations are made for state transportation agencies and programs for the 2007-09 fiscal
biennium. Additionally, appropriations for various transportation agencies and programs are
modified for the 2005-07 biennium.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.