| Washington State House of Representatives |
BILL ANALYSIS |
| Transportation Committee | |
HB 2878
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 2008 transportation supplemental appropriations.
Sponsors: Representative Clibborn; by request of Office of Financial Management.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 2/20/08
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 adjusted for state transportation agencies and programs for the 2007-09 fiscal
biennium. The $2.6 billion appropriation for operating programs is increased by $36 million, and
the $4.9 billion capital appropriation is decreased by $140 million.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.