SENATE BILL REPORT
SB 6378
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.
As of February 24, 2008
Title: An act relating to fiscal matters.
Brief Description: Making 2008 operating supplemental appropriations.
Sponsors: Senators Prentice and Zarelli; by request of Office of Financial Management.
Brief History:
Committee Activity: Ways & Means: 1/17/08, 2/26/08.
SENATE COMMITTEE ON WAYS & MEANS
Staff: Steve Jones (786-7440)
Background: The operating expenses of state government and its agencies and programs are funded on a biennial basis by an omnibus operations budget adopted by the Legislature in odd-numbered years. In even-numbered years, a supplemental budget is adopted, making various modifications to agency appropriations. State operating expenses are paid from the state General Fund and from various dedicated funds and accounts.
Summary of Bill: The bill as referred to committee was not considered.
EFFECT OF CHANGES MADE BY WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE (Proposed Substitute): The 2007-09 biennial appropriations for various agencies and programs are modified. For additional information, see "Supplemental Operating Budget Summary" and "Statewide Summary and Agency Detail" published by the Senate Ways & Means Committee. The information is also available on the Internet at www.leg.wa.gov/senate/scs/wm/.
Appropriation: Yes.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: Yes.
Effective Date: The bill contains an emergency clause and takes effect immediately.