SENATE BILL REPORT
ESHB 2836
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 Reported by Senate Committee On:
Ways & Means, April 12, 2010
Title: An act relating to the capital budget.
Brief Description: Concerning the capital budget.
Sponsors: House Committee on Capital Budget (originally sponsored by Representatives Dunshee and White; by request of Governor Gregoire).
Brief History: Passed House: 3/19/10, 59-36.
Committee Activity: Ways & Means: 4/12/10 [DPA, DNP].
SENATE COMMITTEE ON WAYS & MEANS |
Majority Report: Do pass as amended.
Signed by Senators Prentice, Chair; Fraser, Vice Chair, Capital Budget Chair; Tom, Vice Chair, Operating Budget; Brandland, Fairley, Hobbs, Keiser, Kline, Kohl-Welles, McDermott, Murray, Oemig, Pridemore, Regala and Rockefeller.
Minority Report: Do not pass.
Signed by Senators Zarelli, Ranking Minority Member; Hewitt, Honeyford, Parlette and Schoesler.
Staff: Brian Sims (786-7431)
Background: Washington operates on a biennial budget cycle. The Legislature authorizes expenditures for capital needs in the Capital Budget for a two-year period and authorizes bond sales through passage of a bond bill associated with the Capital Budget to fund a portion of these expenditures. The current Capital Budget covers the period from July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2011.
Summary of Bill (Recommended Amendments): The Supplemental Capital Budget appropriations in the amount of $452 million are made for the 2009-11 biennium. (See Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2836 budget summary document.)
EFFECT OF CHANGES MADE BY WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE (Recommended Amendments): Appropriations are adjusted.
Appropriation: The sum of $452 million is appropriated in total funds.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: No.
Effective Date: The bill contains an emergency clause and takes effect immediately.
Staff Summary of Public Testimony: None.
Persons Testifying: No one.