HOUSE BILL REPORT

ESSB 6106

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.

As Passed House - Amended:

February 27, 2018

Title: An act relating to transportation funding and appropriations.

Brief Description: Making 2017-2019 supplemental transportation appropriations.

Sponsors: Senate Committee on Transportation (originally sponsored by Senator Hobbs; by request of Office of Financial Management).

Brief History:

Committee Activity:

None.

Floor Activity:

Passed House - Amended: 2/27/18, 95-3.

Brief Summary of Engrossed Substitute Bill

(As Amended by House)

  • Makes supplemental transportation appropriations for the 2017-19 fiscal biennium.

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 the 2017-19 fiscal biennium by $829 million. Fund transfers and other changes to the 2017-19 Transportation Budget are also made.

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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.