HOUSE BILL REPORT
HB 2058
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 House Committee On:
Ways & Means
Title: An act relating to fiscal matters.
Brief Description: Relating to fiscal matters.
Sponsors: Representative Hunter.
Brief History:
Committee Activity:
Ways & Means: 12/12/11, 12/13/11 [DPS].
Brief Summary of Substitute Bill |
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HOUSE COMMITTEE ON WAYS & MEANS |
Majority Report: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by 26 members: Representatives Hunter, Chair; Darneille, Vice Chair; Hasegawa, Vice Chair; Alexander, Ranking Minority Member; Bailey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Dammeier, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Orcutt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Carlyle, Chandler, Cody, Dickerson, Haigh, Haler, Hudgins, Hunt, Kagi, Kenney, Ormsby, Parker, Pettigrew, Ross, Schmick, Seaquist, Springer, Sullivan and Wilcox.
Minority Report: Do not pass. Signed by 1 member: Representative Hinkle.
Staff: Charlie Gavigan (786-7340).
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 2011-13 State Omnibus Operating Appropriations Act (Operating Budget) appropriated $32 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 $62 billion.
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Summary of Substitute Bill:
Changes are made to the 2011-13 biennial Operating Budget. State Near General Fund appropriations are decreased by $323 million; the total budget is decreased by $632 million.
Fund transfers and other changes to the original 2011-13 biennial Operating Budget are also made.
Substitute Bill Compared to Original Bill:
The original bill was a title only bill relating to fiscal matters. The substitute bill changes appropriation levels, makes fund transfers, and makes other changes to the 2011-13 biennial budget.
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Appropriation: The bill contains multiple appropriations. Please refer to the bill and supporting documents.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Effective Date of Substitute Bill: The bill contains an emergency clause and takes effect immediately, except for sections 903 and 905 which take effect July 1, 2012.
Staff Summary of Public Testimony:
Please refer to the December 12, 2011, recording of the public hearing.
Persons Testifying: (In support) Bill McSherry, The Boeing Company; and Linda Lanham, Aerospace Futures Alliance.
(Neutral) Nick Federici, Rebuilding Our Economic Future Coalition; and Teresa Mosqueda, Washington Labor Council, AFL-CIO.
(With concerns) Jean Squires, Parents Organizing for Welfare and Economic Rights and Welfare Advocates Group; John Geis, Washington State Catholic Conference and Catholic Community Services; and Kate White Tudor, Compassion and Choices of Washington.
(Opposed) None.
Persons Signed In To Testify But Not Testifying: None.