Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research | BILL ANALYSIS |
Ways & Means Committee |
HB 3225
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Brief Description: Making 2009-2011 supplemental operating appropriations.
Sponsors: Representatives Sullivan and Alexander.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 12/11/10
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 operating budget, as amended by the 2010 supplemental budget (ESSB 6444, Chapter 37, Laws of 2010), appropriated $31 billion from the State Near General Fund account and two other accounts, together referred to as State Near General Fund. The total budgeted amount, which includes state and federal funds, is $60.2 billion.
Summary of Bill:
Appropriations are modified for the 2009-11 biennium. State Near General Fund appropriations are reduced by $490.4 million, while the total budgeted amount is reduced by $336.5 million.
Technical adjustments are made to some appropriations to reflect vetoes of provisions in the 2010 supplemental budget (ESSB 6444).
Appropriation: The bill contains multiple appropriations. Please refer to the bill and supporting documents.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Effective Date: The bill contains an emergency clause and takes effect immediately.