SENATE BILL REPORT
SB 5965
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 of June 29, 2017
Title: An act relating to the capital budget.
Brief Description: Relating to the capital budget.
Sponsors: Senator Honeyford.
Brief History:
Committee Activity: Ways & Means: 6/30/17.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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SENATE COMMITTEE ON WAYS & MEANS |
Staff: Richard Ramsey (786-7412)
Background: The programs and agencies of state government are funded on a two-year basis, with each fiscal biennium beginning on July 1st of odd-numbered years. The Capital Budget generally includes appropriations for the acquisition, construction, and repair of capital assets such as land, buildings, and other infrastructure improvements.
Summary of Bill: The bill as referred to committee not considered.
Summary of Bill (Proposed Substitute): The 2017-19 Capital Budget authorizes new K-12 capital projects for the 2017-19 fiscal biennium. The bill makes adjustments to the 2015-17 Capital Budget.
For the 2017-19 biennium, a total of $335 million is appropriated to the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction for the School Construction Assistance Program. The 2015-17 Capital budget is adjusted; there is a net decrease of $5.8 million. The budget makes reappropriations of $2.5 billion for 2017-19 so that projects authorized in prior biennia appropriations are able to continue without disruptions to construction schedules. This includes:
$1.2 billion for natural resources projects;
$584 million for public schools and other education;
$447 million for general government projects;
$167 million for higher education projects; and
$116 million for human services projects.
Budget summary materials are available online at www.fiscal.wa.gov under the Budget Bills & Documents header.
Appropriation: Various.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Creates Committee/Commission/Task Force that includes Legislative members: No.
Effective Date: The bill contains an emergency clause and takes effect immediately.