FINAL BILL REPORT

3ESHB 2127

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 2011-2013 fiscal biennium supplemental operating appropriations.

Sponsors: House Committee on Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Representative Hunter; 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. 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), after the 2011 Second Special Session (including Substitute House Bill 2058), appropriated $31.7 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 $61.4 billion.

Summary:

State Near General Fund appropriations for the 2011-13 biennium are decreased by $633.7 million; the total budget is decreased by $466.4 million.

Fund transfers and other changes are also made.

Votes on Final Passage:

House

First Special Session

House

Second Special Session

House	64	34
Senate	44	2

Effective:

May 2, 2012

Partial Veto Summary: The Governor vetoed a number of provisions which increased State General Fund expenditures by $7.9 million (net) and made other changes. See veto message.