SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5967

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 of February 28, 2012

Title: An act relating to fiscal matters.

Brief Description: Making 2011 2nd sp.s. supplemental operating appropriations.

Sponsors: Senators Murray and Zarelli; by request of Governor Gregoire.

Brief History:

Committee Activity: Ways & Means: 12/01/11, 2/28/12.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON WAYS & MEANS

Staff: Steve Jones (786-7440)

Background: The operating expenses of the state government and its agencies and programs are funded on a biennial basis by an omnibus operations budget adopted by the Legislature in odd-numbered years. In subsequent legislative sessions, a supplemental budget is adopted, making various modifications to agency appropriations. State operating expenses are paid from the state General Fund and from various dedicated funds and accounts.

Summary of Bill: The 2011-13 biennial appropriations for the various agencies and programs of the state are modified. Detailed information is posted on the web site of the Senate Ways & Means Committee: http://www.leg.wa.gov/Senate/Committees/WM/Pages/default.aspx.

Appropriation: Various appropriations are modified.

Fiscal Note: Not requested.

[OFM requested ten-year cost projection pursuant to I-960.]

Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: No.

Effective Date: The bill contains an emergency clause and takes effect immediately.