Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research | BILL ANALYSIS |
Transportation Committee |
HB 2524
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Brief Description: Making 2015-2017 supplemental transportation appropriations.
Sponsors: Representatives Clibborn, Orcutt, Fey and McBride; by request of Office of Financial Management.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 2/22/16
Staff: Amy Skei (786-7109)
Background:
The state government operates on a fiscal biennium that begins on July of each 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 transportation budgets for the operation and capital expenses of state transportation agencies and programs.
The 2015-17 State Transportation Appropriations Act (Transportation Budget) appropriated $7.6 billion from a combination of accounts. The Connecting Washington additive spending bill (2ESSHB 5988) also made transportation-related appropriations for 2015-17. The 2015-17 Omnibus Operating Budget contained appropriations for transportation-related compensation increases.
Summary of Bill:
The bill increases appropriations for the 2015-17 fiscal biennium by $470 million. Fund transfers and other changes to the 2015-17 Transportation Budget are also made.
Appropriation: The bill contains multiple appropriations. Please refer to the bill and supporting documents.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Effective Date: The bill contains an emergency clause and takes effect immediately.