SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5034

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 April 1, 2013

Title: An act relating to fiscal matters.

Brief Description: Making 2011-13 and 2013-2015 operating appropriations.

Sponsors: Senators Hill and Hargrove; by request of Governor Gregoire.

Brief History:

Committee Activity: Ways & Means:

SENATE COMMITTEE ON WAYS & MEANS

Staff: Steve Jones (786-7440)

Background: The operating expenses of 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. State operating expenses are paid from the state General Fund and from various dedicated funds and accounts.

Summary of Bill: Biennial appropriations for the 2011-13 and 2013-15 fiscal biennia for the various agencies and programs of the state are enacted, including appropriations for general government agencies, human services programs, natural resources agencies, and education institutions. For additional information, see the budget summary materials published by the Senate Ways & Means Committee which are available on the Internet at http://www.leg.wa.gov/Senate/Committees/WM/.

Appropriation: Yes.

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.