SENATE BILL REPORT
2ESHB 2376
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As of Second Reading
Title: An act relating to fiscal matters.
Brief Description: Making 2016 supplemental operating appropriations.
Sponsors: House Committee on Appropriations (originally sponsored by Representatives Dunshee and Chandler; by request of Office of Financial Management).
Brief History: Passed House: 2/25/16, 50-47; 3/29/16, 78-17.
Committee Activity:
Staff: Steve Jones (786-7440)
Background: The operating expenses of the 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. In subsequent legislative sessions, a supplemental budget is adopted, making various modifications to agency appropriations. State operating expenses are paid from the state general fund and from various dedicated funds and accounts.
Summary of Bill: The 2015-17 biennial appropriations for the various agencies and programs of the state are modified. For detailed information, please see the website of the Senate Ways & Means Committee: .
Appropriation: Various.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: Yes.
Effective Date: The bill contains an emergency clause and takes effect immediately.