SENATE BILL REPORT
ESHB 1694
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 2, 2009
Title: An act relating to fiscal matters for the 2007-2009 biennium.
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).
Brief History: Passed House: 2/02/09, 83-13.
Committee Activity: Ways & Means: 2/03/09.
SENATE COMMITTEE ON WAYS & MEANS |
Staff: Steve Jones (786-7440)
Background: The agencies and institutions of state government operate on a fiscal biennium that begins July 1 of each odd-numbered year. The 2007-09 biennial operating budget was adopted in 2007 and modified in 2008. It appropriates $33.7 billion from the state General Fund and several other accounts, referred to as the Near General Fund. The total budgeted amount from all funds and accounts, which includes state and federal funds, is $57.2 billion.
Summary of Bill: Appropriations are modified for the remainder of the 2007-09 biennium. This bill reduces Near General Fund–State appropriations by $636 million. Total budgeted funds are decreased by $334 million.
Appropriation: See bill.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: No.
Effective Date: The bill contains an emergency clause and takes effect immediately.