SENATE BILL REPORT
SB 6174
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As of February 20, 2018
Title: An act relating to budget stabilization account transfers.
Brief Description: Concerning budget stabilization account transfers.
Sponsors: Senator Rolfes; by request of Office of Financial Management.
Brief History:
Committee Activity: Ways & Means: 2/20/18.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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SENATE COMMITTEE ON WAYS & MEANS |
Staff: Julie Murray (786-7711)
Background: In 2007, the voters ratified a constitutional amendment that created the Budget Stabilization Account (BSA) as Article VII, section 12 of the Washington Constitution. In general, appropriations from the BSA require a three-fifths majority in each house of the Legislature, but in the case of a catastrophic event or low employment growth, the Legislature may appropriate from the BSA with a constitutional majority vote of each house.
On September 2, 2017, the Governor declared a state of emergency for all of Washington because of the high risk of wildfires throughout the state.
Summary of Bill: The bill as referred to committee not considered.
Summary of Bill (Proposed Substitute): For fiscal year 2018, $2.655 million is appropriated to the Washington State Patrol for fire mobilization costs and $19.808 million is appropriated to the Department of Natural Resources for fire suppression costs incurred during the 2017 fire season.
Appropriation: Two appropriations, totaling $22.463 million, are made to the Washington State Patrol and Department of Natural Resources.
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.