FINAL BILL REPORT

2ESHB 1087

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.

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Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description: Making 2009-2011 and 2011-2013 fiscal biennia operating appropriations.

Sponsors: House Committee on Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Representatives Hunter, Alexander and Darneille; by request of Governor Gregoire).

House Committee on Ways & Means

Senate Committee on Ways & Means

Background:

The state government operates on a fiscal biennium that begins on July 1 of each odd-numbered year. Supplemental budgets frequently are enacted in each of the following two years after adoption of the biennial budget (each odd-numbered year). Appropriations are made in the biennial and supplemental budgets for the operation of state government and its various agencies and institutions, as well as for K-12 public schools.

The 2009-11 State Omnibus Operating Appropriations Act (Operating Budget), as amended by the 2010 Supplemental Operating Budget (Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 6444, Chapter 37, Laws of 2010, First Special Session), House Bill 3225 (Chapter 1, Laws of 2010, Second Special Session), and Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1086 (Chapter 5, Laws of 2011), appropriated $30.2 billion from the State General Fund and two other accounts, together referred to as State Near General Fund. The total budgeted amount, which includes state and federal funds, is $59.9 billion.

Summary:

State Near General Fund appropriations for the 2009-11 biennium are increased by $29.4 million; the total budget is increased by $109.4 million.

The State Near General Fund appropriations for the 2011-13 biennium total $32 billion. The total budget (all funds) is $62.1 billion.

Votes on Final Passage:

House

53

43

Senate

34

13

(Senate amended)

First Special Session

House

54

42

Senate

34

13

Effective:

June 15, 2011

June 30, 2011 (Section 951)

Partial Veto Summary: The Governor vetoed a number of provisions, resulting in a reduction in State General Fund appropriations of approximately $3.2 million. (See veto message.)