FINAL BILL REPORT

3ESSB 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.

PARTIAL VETO

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Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description: Making omnibus operating appropriations.

Sponsors: Senate Committee on Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senators Hill and Hargrove; by request of Governor Gregoire).

Senate Committee on Ways & Means

House Committee on Appropriations

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: 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/.

Votes on Final Passage:

Senate	30	18
House	54	43	(House amended)

First Special Session

Senate

Second Special Session

Senate	44	4
House	81	11

Effective:	June 30, 2013
	July 1, 2013 (Sections 991 and 992)
	July 28, 2013 (Sections 978 and 996)
	August 1, 2013 (Section 952)

Partial Veto Summary: The Governor vetoed 17 subsections of the appropriations act. For additional information, see the Legislative Budget Notes published by the Senate Ways & Means Committee and the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations.