SENATE BILL REPORT
HB 3225
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As of Second Reading
Title: An act relating to fiscal matters.
Brief Description: Making 2009-2011 supplemental operating appropriations.
Sponsors: Representatives Sullivan and Alexander.
Brief History: Passed House: 12/11/10, 86-6.
Committee Activity:
Staff: Steve Jones (786-7440)
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 General Fund and two other accounts, together referred to as the 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.
Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: No.
Effective Date: The bill contains an emergency clause and takes effect immediately.