FINAL BILL REPORT
ESHB 1694
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Synopsis as Enacted
Brief Description: Addressing fiscal matters for the 2007-2009 biennium.
Sponsors: House Committee on Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Representatives Linville, Moeller, Hunter and Darneille).
House Committee on Ways & Means
Senate Committee on Ways & Means
Background:
The state government operates on a fiscal biennium that begins July 1 of each odd-numbered year. The 2007-09 biennial operating budget appropriated $33.7 billion from the state General Fund and several other accounts, referred to as Near General Fund–State. The total budgeted amount, which includes state and federal funds, was $57.2 billion.
Summary:
Appropriations are modified for the 2007-09 biennium. This bill reduces Near General Fund–State appropriations by $635 million. Total budgeted funds are decreased by $344 million.
Votes on Final Passage:
House | 83 | 13 | |
Senate | 30 | 18 | (Senate amended) |
House | 80 | 14 | (House concurred) |
Effective: | February 18, 2009 |