HOUSE BILL REPORT

HB 2185

As Reported by House Committee On:

Appropriations

Title: An act relating to fiscal matters.

Brief Description: Making 2014 supplemental operating appropriations.

Sponsors: Representatives Hunter and Chandler; by request of Governor Inslee.

Brief History:

Committee Activity:

Appropriations: 1/13/14, 2/26/14, 2/28/14 [DPS].

Majority Report: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by 17 members: Representatives Hunter, Chair; Ormsby, Vice Chair; Carlyle, Cody, Dunshee, Green, Haigh, Hudgins, S. Hunt, Jinkins, Kagi, Lytton, Morrell, Pettigrew, Springer, Sullivan and Tharinger.

Minority Report: Do not pass. Signed by 14 members: Representatives Chandler, Ranking Minority Member; Ross, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Wilcox, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Buys, Christian, Dahlquist, Fagan, Haler, Harris, G. Hunt, Parker, Schmick, Seaquist and Taylor.

Staff: Charlie Gavigan (786-7340).

Background:

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

The 2013-15 State Omnibus Operating Appropriations Act (Operating Budget) appropriated $33.4 billion from the General Fund-State and two other accounts, together referred to as Near General Fund-State. The total budgeted amount, which includes state, federal, and other funds, is $66.5 billion.

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Summary of Substitute Bill:

Near General Fund-State appropriations for the 2013-15 biennium are increased by $180 million; the total budget is increased by $1.1 billion.

Fund transfers and other changes to the original 2013-15 biennial budget are also made.

Substitute Bill Compared to Original Bill:

The original bill was the Governor's 2014 supplemental operating budget proposal. The substitute bill adopted by the Committee makes changes to appropriations levels and makes other changes.

Please see the Legislative Evaluation and Accountability Program (LEAP) website for more detailed information.

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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.

Staff Summary of Public Testimony:

Please refer to the January 13, 2014, and February 26, 2014, recordings of the public hearings.

Persons Testifying: January 13, 2014

(In support of the Governor's proposed supplemental budget on January 13, 2014) Melissa Johnson, Washington State Association of Headstart and Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program; Patrick D'Amelio, Washington STEM; Linda Stone, Children's Alliance; Irene Joken; Laura Wells, Fight Crime: Invest in Kids and Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program; Lani Todd, Service Employees International Union 925; Frank Ordway, League of Education Voters; Margaret Shepherd, University of Washington; Emily Murphy, OneAmerica; Chris Mulick, Washington State University; Julie Garver, The Evergreen State College; Becca Kenna-Shenk, Washington Student Achievement Council; Nick Lutes, State Board for Community and Technical Colleges; and Matt Zuvich, Washington Federation of State Employees.

(In support with concerns on the Governor's proposed supplemental budget on January 13, 2014) Jon Brumbach, The Mockingbird Society; and Laurie Lippold, Partners for Our Children.

(With concerns on the Governor's proposed supplemental budget on January 13, 2014) Ken Kanikeberg, Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction; Claire Lane, Northwest Harvest; Katherine Ryan, Food Lifeline; Darcy Nonemacher, Washington Environment Council; Jeremy Oslund, Community Residential Services Association; Donna Patrick, Developmental Disabilities Council and Developmental Disabilities Parents Coalition; Leslie Emerick, Home Care Association of Washington; Marc Berg, Home Care Association of Washington; Kyle Long, Maxim Heath Care of Washington; Scott Sigmon, Leading Age Washington; and Mary Fischer, Institute for Family Development.

(Neutral on the Governor's proposed supplemental budget on January 13, 2014) David Lord, Disability Rights Washington; and Gerry O'Keefe, Public Ports Association.

(Opposed to the Governor's proposed supplemental budget on January 13, 2014) Paul W. Locke; Mel Sorensen, American Council of Life Insurers and National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisers; Bill Stauffacher, Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association; Shawn Lewis, Washington Education Association; and Katie Kolan, Washington State Medical Association.

(Commented on the Governor's proposed supplemental budget on January 13, 2014) Connie Brown, Pierce County Human Service Coalition; Karen Brownson, Youth Suicide Prevention Program; Melanie Smith, Wellspring Family Services; Robin Dale, Washington Health Care Association; and Gregory Robinson, Washington Community Mental Health Council.

February 26, 2014

(In support of the Chair's proposed supplemental budget on February 26, 2014) Dave Williams, Association of Washington Cities; Casey Osborn-Hinman, Early Learning Action Alliance; Lani Todd, Service Employees International Union Local 925; Frank Ordway, League of Education Voters; Marty Brown, State Board for Community and Technical Colleges; Marie Sullivan, Washington State School Directors Association; Steve Leahy, America's Edge; Alex Hur, Equity Education Coalition; Doug Nelson, Public School Employees of Washington; Cassandra Ando, National Alliance on Mental Illness of Washington; Melanie Smith, Wellspring Family Services; Randy Ryan, Children's Advocacy Centers of Washington; Seth Dawson, The Washington Association for Children and Families; Jim Theofelis, The Mockingbird Society; Cherie Tessier, Passport for Changes; Ken Thomas; Karen Lee, Columbia United Providers; Gregory Robinson, Washington Community Mental Health Council; and Nick Federici, Our Economic Future Coalition.

(In support with concerns on the Chair's proposed supplemental budget on February 26, 2014) Joanne Moore, Office of Public Defense; Robin Zukoski, Columbia Legal Services; and Jerry Reilly, Eldercare Alliance.

(With concerns on the Chair's proposed supplemental budget on February 26, 2014) Matt Zuvich, Washington Federation of State Employees; Christie Hedman; Bob Cooper; Mike Elliott; Chris Jordan, University of Washington Law School; Tim Knue, Washington Association for Career and Technical Education; Sue Elliott, The Arc of Washington; and Leslie Emerick and Marc Berg, Home Care Association of Washington.

(Opposed to the Chair's proposed supplemental budget on February 26, 2014) Shaun D'Sylva, Fatboy Vapors; Kim Thompson, The Vaporium; Joshua Baba, Tobacco Joes; James Oliver, Steampunk Vapor Lounge; Mathew Zawkoski; Steven McLain, Future Vapor; Mel Sorensen, National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors; Dolores Chiechi; Amber Carter, Association of Washington Business; Shawn Lewis, Washington Education Association; Priscilla Lisicich, Safe Streets; Katie Kolan, Washington State Medical Association; and Linda Stone, Children's Alliance.

(Other testimony on the Chair's proposed supplemental budget on February 26, 2014) Ken Kanikeberg, Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction; Ben Rarick, State Board of Education; Dan Steele, Washington Association of School Administrators; Matthew Pattie, Associated Students of Central Washington University; Garrett Havens, Washington Student Association; Kelly Schwab, 211; Vicki Wagner and Jessica Clark, Youth Suicide Prevention Program; Shane Bowman; Heidi Cate and Jessica Lee, Safe Babies, Safe Moms; Laurie Lippold, Partners for Our Children; Ariana Taylor Stanley, Tilth Producers of Washington; Katharine Ryan, Food Lifeline; Robert Coit, Thurston County Food Bank; Helen McGovern-Pilant, Emergency Food Network; Melissa Johnson, Community Residential Services Association; Jill Malat, Columbia Legal Services; Claire Lane, Northwest Harvest; David Lord, Disability Rights Washington; and Kate White Tudor, Washington Association Community and Migrant Health Centers.

(Commented on the Chair's proposed supplemental budget on February 26, 2014) Laura Wells, Fight Crime: Invest in Kids.

Persons Signed In To Testify But Not Testifying: None.