SENATE BILL REPORT
SB 5091
As of January 8, 2021
Title: An act relating to fiscal matters.
Brief Description: Making 2019-2021 fiscal biennium second supplemental operating appropriations.
Sponsors: Senators Rolfes and Wilson, L.; by request of Office of the Governor.
Brief History:
Committee Activity: Ways & Means: 1/12/21.
Brief Summary of Bill
  • Makes supplemental changes to operating budget appropriations for the 2019-21 biennium.
SENATE COMMITTEE ON WAYS & MEANS
Staff: Julie Murray (786-7711)
Background:

The operating expenses of the state government and its agencies and programs are funded on a biennial basis by an omnibus operating 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 2019-21 biennial appropriations for the various agencies and programs of the state are modified.  Budget summary materials can be found in the SCS tab in the committee materials for the public hearing.
Appropriation: The bill contains appropriations from various accounts.
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.