5077-S AMS DARN BOGG 052

SSB 5077 - S AMD 326

By Senators Darneille, Fraser

NOT ADOPTED 04/02/2015

    On page 68, line 3, increase the General Fund--State (FY 2016) appropriation by $2,034,000. 

    On page 68, line 4, increase the General Fund--State (FY 2017) appropriation by $2,034,000.

    Adjust the total appropriations accordingly.

On page 71, after line 18, insert the following:

    "(10) $2,034,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2016 and $2,034,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2017 are provided solely for the Washington Telephone Assistance program and related staffing."

     Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

EFFECT:  Restores funding for the Washington Telephone Assistance program (WTAP). WTAP services include subsidized land-line telephone assistance and community voicemail for eligible recipients of many Medicaid and public assistance programs.

FISCAL EFFECT:  $4,048,000 GF-S and 5.5 FTE

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