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Ways & Means Committee

HB 2921

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: Capturing additional savings.

Sponsors: Representatives Linville, Darneille, Ericks, Pettigrew, Probst, Haigh, Sullivan, Kelley and Wallace.

Brief Summary of Bill

  • Makes changes to the 2009-11 biennial operating budget.

Hearing Date: 1/19/10

Staff: Charlie Gavigan (786-7340).

Background:

The state government operates on a fiscal biennium that begins July 1 of each odd-numbered year. The 2009-11 biennial operating budget appropriated $31.4 billion from the state General Fund and two other accounts, referred to as Near General Fund-State. The total budgeted amount, which includes state and federal funds, is $58.7 billion.

Summary of Bill:

Appropriations are modified for the 2009-11 biennium. This bill reduces Near General Fund-State appropriations by $46 million. Total budgeted funds are decreased by $56.1 million.

Appropriation: Please see the bill.

Fiscal Note: Not requested.

Effective Date: The bill contains an emergency clause and takes effect immediately.