Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research | BILL ANALYSIS |
Transportation Committee |
HB 2469
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Brief Description: Making supplemental transportation appropriations for the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium.
Sponsors: Representatives Clibborn and Fey; by request of Office of Financial Management.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 2/20/18
Staff: Amy Skei (786-7109).
Background:
Washington state government operates on a fiscal biennium that begins on July 1 of each odd-numbered year. Supplemental budgets are typically enacted in each of the following two years after the adoption of a 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 2017-19 State Transportation Appropriations Act (Transportation Budget) appropriated a total of $8.5 billion from a number of transportation accounts. The 2017-19 Omnibus Operating Budget contained appropriations for transportation-related compensation increases.
Summary of Bill:
The bill increases appropriations for 2017-19 fiscal biennium by $820 million. Fund transfers and other changes to the 2017-19 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.