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FIFTY EIGHTH LEGISLATURE - REGULAR SESSION
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ONE HUNDRED FOURTH DAY
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House Chamber, Olympia, Saturday, April 26, 2003
The House was called to order at 9:30 a.m. by the Speaker (Representative Kenney presiding). The Clerk called the roll and a quorum was present.
The flags were escorted to the rostrum by a Sergeant at Arms Color Guard, Pages Jasmine Elam and Tyler West. The Speaker (Representative Kenney presiding) led the Chamber in the Pledge of Allegiance. Prayer was offered by Representative Don Cox.
Reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was ordered to stand approved.
The Speaker (Representative Kenney presiding) called upon Representative Lovick to preside.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the Rules Committee was relieved of further consideration of ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6026 and the bill was placed on the Second Reading calendar.
SENATE AMENDMENTS TO HOUSE BILL
April 25, 2003
Mr. Speaker
The Senate insists on its position to SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1085 and asks the House to concur with the Senate amendments, and the same is herewith transmitted.
Milt H. Doumit, Secretary
There being no objection, the House insisted on its position regarding to SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1085 and again asked the Senate to recede therefrom.
SENATE AMENDMENTS TO HOUSE BILL
April 15, 2003
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2228, with the following amendment:
Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:
"NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. DEFINITIONS. The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter and section 9 of this act unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Public agency" means any county, city, or other local government agency or any state government agency, board, or commission.
(2) "Public transportation" means the same as "public transportation service" as defined in RCW 36.57A.010 and includes passenger services of the Washington state ferries.
(3) "Nonmotorized commuting" means commuting to and from the workplace by an employee by walking or running or by riding a bicycle or other device not powered by a motor.
(4) "Ride sharing" means the same as "flexible commuter ride sharing" as defined in RCW 46.74.010, including ride sharing on Washington state ferries.
(5) "Car sharing" means a membership program intended to offer an alternative to car ownership under which persons or entities that become members are permitted to use vehicles from a fleet on an hourly basis.
(6) "Telework" means a program where work functions that are normally performed at a traditional workplace are instead performed by an employee at his or her home at least one day a week for the purpose of reducing the number of trips to the employee's workplace.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. TAX CREDITS--BUSINESS AND OCCUPATION AND PUBLIC UTILITY TAXES. (1) Employers in this state who are taxable under chapter 82.04 or 82.16 RCW and provide financial incentives to their own or other employees for ride sharing, for using public transportation, for using car sharing, or for using nonmotorized commuting before July 1, 2013, are allowed a credit against taxes payable under chapters 82.04 and 82.16 RCW for amounts paid to or on behalf of employees for ride sharing in vehicles carrying two or more persons, for using public transportation, for using car sharing, or for using nonmotorized commuting, not to exceed sixty dollars per employee per year.
(2) Property managers who are taxable under chapter 82.04 or 82.16 RCW and provide financial incentives to persons employed at a worksite in this state managed by the property manager for ride sharing, for using public transportation, for using car sharing, or for using nonmotorized commuting before July 1, 2013, are allowed a credit against taxes payable under chapters 82.04 and 82.16 RCW for amounts paid to or on behalf of these persons for ride sharing in vehicles carrying two or more persons, for using public transportation, for using car sharing, or for using nonmotorized commuting, not to exceed sixty dollars per person per year.
(3) The credit under this section is equal to the amount paid to or on behalf of each employee multiplied by fifty percent, but may not exceed sixty dollars per employee per year. The credit may not exceed the amount of tax that would otherwise be due under chapters 82.04 and 82.16 RCW.
(4) A person may not receive credit under this section for amounts paid to or on behalf of the same employee under both chapters 82.04 and 82.16 RCW.
(5) A person may not take a credit under this section for amounts claimed for credit by other persons.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 3. TAX CREDIT FILING. (1) Application for tax credit under section 2 of this act may only be made in the form and manner prescribed in rules adopted by the department.
(2) The credit under this section must be taken or deferred under section 4 of this act against taxes due for the same fiscal year in which the amounts for which credit is claimed were paid to or on behalf of employees for ride sharing, for using public transportation, for using car sharing, or for using nonmotorized commuting and must be claimed by the due date of the last tax return for the fiscal year in which the payment is made.
(3) Any person who knowingly makes a false statement of a material fact in the application for a credit under section 2 of this act is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 4. TAX CREDIT LIMITATIONS. (1) The department shall keep a running total of all credits accrued under section 2 of this act during each fiscal year. No person is eligible for tax credits under section 2 of this act if the credits would cause the tabulation for the total amount of credits taken in any fiscal year to exceed two million two hundred fifty thousand dollars. This limitation includes any credits carried forward under subsection (2)(b) of this section from prior years.
(2)(a) No person is eligible for tax credits under section 2 of this act in excess of the amount of tax that would otherwise be due under chapter 82.04 or 82.16 RCW.
(b) A person with taxes equal to or in excess of the credit under section 2 of this act, and therefore not subject to the limitation in (a) of this subsection, may defer tax credits for a period of not more than three years after the year in which the credits accrue. A person deferring tax credits under this subsection (2)(b) must submit an application in the year in which the tax credits will be applied. This application is subject to eligibility under subsection (1) of this section for the fiscal year in which the tax credits will be applied.
(3) No person is eligible for tax credits under section 2 of this act in excess of two hundred thousand dollars in any fiscal year. This limitation does not apply to credits deferred in prior years under subsection (2)(b) of this section.
(4) No person is eligible for tax credits, including deferred credits authorized under subsection (2)(b) of this section, after June 30, 2013.
(5) Credits may not be carried forward or carried backward other than as authorized in subsection (2)(b) of this section.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 5. FUND TRANSFER. (1) The director shall on the 25th of February, May, August, and November of each year advise the state treasurer of the amount of credit taken under section 2 of this act during the preceding calendar quarter ending on the last day of December, March, June, and September, respectively.
(2) On the last day of March, June, September, and December of each year, the state treasurer, based upon information provided by the department, shall deposit to the general fund a sum equal to the dollar amount of the credit provided under section 2 of this act from the multimodal transportation account.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 6. COMMUTE TRIP REDUCTION REPORTING. The commute trip reduction task force shall determine the effectiveness of the tax credit under section 2 of this act, the grant program in section 9 of this act, and the relative effectiveness of the tax credit and the grant program as part of its ongoing evaluation of the commute trip reduction law and report to the legislative transportation committee and to the fiscal committees of the house of representatives and the senate. The report must include information on the amount of tax credits claimed to date and recommendations on future funding between the tax credit program and the grant program. The report must be incorporated into the recommendations required in RCW 70.94.537(5).
NEW SECTION. Sec. 7. ADMINISTRATION. Chapter 82.32 RCW applies to the administration of this chapter.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 8. EXPIRATION. This chapter expires July 1, 2013, except for section 5 of this act, which expires January 1, 2014.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 9. A new section is added to chapter 70.94 RCW to read as follows:
(1) The department of transportation shall administer a performance-based grant program for private employers, public agencies, nonprofit organizations, developers, and property managers who provide financial incentives for ride sharing in vehicles carrying two or more persons, for using public transportation, for using car sharing, or for using nonmotorized commuting, including telework, before July 1, 2013, to their own or other employees. However, no employer is eligible for both grants provided under this section and tax credits under section 2 of this act within the same fiscal year.
(2) The amount of the grant will be determined based on the value to the transportation system of the vehicle trips reduced. The commute trip reduction task force shall develop an award rate giving priority to applications achieving the greatest reduction in trips and commute miles per public dollar requested and considering the following criteria: The local cost of providing new highway capacity, congestion levels, and geographic distribution.
(3) No private employer, public agency, nonprofit organization, developer, or property manager is eligible for grants under this section in excess of one hundred thousand dollars in any fiscal year.
(4) The total of grants provided under this section may not exceed seven hundred fifty thousand dollars in any fiscal year.
(5) The department of transportation shall report to the department of revenue by the 15th day of each month the aggregate monetary amount of grants provided under this section in the prior month and the identity of the recipients of those grants.
(6) The source of funds for this grant program is the multimodal transportation account.
(7) This section expires January 1, 2014.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 10. The following acts or parts of acts are each repealed:
RCW 82.04.4453 (Credit--Ride-sharing, public transportation, or nonmotorized commuting incentives--Penalty--Report to legislature) and 1999 c 402 s 1, 1996 c 128 s 1, & 1994 c 270 s 2;
RCW 82.04.4454 (Credit--Ride-sharing, public transportation, or nonmotorized commuting incentives--Ceiling) and 1999 c 402 s 3, 1996 c 128 s 2, & 1994 c 270 s 3;
RCW 82.16.048 (Credit--Ride-sharing, public transportation, or nonmotorized commuting incentives--Penalty--Report to legislature) and 1999 c 402 s 2, 1996 c 128 s 3, & 1994 c 270 s 4;
RCW 82.16.049 (Credit--Ride-sharing, public transportation, or nonmotorized commuting incentives--Ceiling) and 1999 c 402 s 4, 1996 c 128 s 4, & 1994 c 270 s 5; and
RCW 47.01.900 (Commute trip reduction program--Transfer from state energy office--References to director or state energy office) and 1998 c 245 s 93 & 1996 c 186 s 301.
Sec. 11. RCW 70.94.527 and 1997 c 250 s 2 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) Each county with a population over one hundred fifty thousand, and each city or town within those counties containing a major employer ((shall, by October 1, 1992,)) may adopt by ordinance and implement a commute trip reduction plan for all major employers. The plan shall be developed in cooperation with local transit agencies, regional transportation planning organizations as established in RCW 47.80.020, major employers, and the owners of and employers at major worksites. The plan shall be designed to achieve reductions in the proportion of single-occupant vehicle commute trips and the commute trip vehicle miles traveled per employee by employees of major public and private sector employers in the jurisdiction.
(2) All other counties, and cities and towns in those counties, may adopt and implement a commute trip reduction plan.
(3) The department of ecology may, after consultation with the department of transportation, as part of the state implementation plan for areas that do not attain the national ambient air quality standards for carbon monoxide or ozone, require municipalities other than those identified in subsection (1) of this section to adopt and implement commute trip reduction plans if the department determines that such plans are necessary for attainment of said standards.
(4) A commute trip reduction plan shall be consistent with the guidelines established under RCW 70.94.537 and shall include but is not limited to (a) goals for reductions in the proportion of single- occupant vehicle commute trips and the commute trip vehicle miles traveled per employee; (b) designation of commute trip reduction zones; (c) requirements for major public and private sector employers to implement commute trip reduction programs; (d) a commute trip reduction program for employees of the county, city, or town; (e) a review of local parking policies and ordinances as they relate to employers and major worksites and any revisions necessary to comply with commute trip reduction goals and guidelines; (f) an appeals process by which major employers, who as a result of special characteristics of their business or its locations would be unable to meet the requirements of a commute trip reduction plan, may obtain waiver or modification of those requirements; and (g) means for determining base year values of the proportion of single-occupant vehicle commute trips and the commute trip vehicle miles traveled per employee and progress toward meeting commute trip reduction plan goals on an annual basis. Goals which are established shall take into account existing transportation demand management efforts which are made by major employers. Each jurisdiction shall ensure that employers shall receive full credit for the results of transportation demand management efforts and commute trip reduction programs which have been implemented by major employers prior to the base year. The goals for miles traveled per employee for all major employers shall not be less than a fifteen percent reduction from the worksite base year value or the base year value for the commute trip reduction zone in which their worksite is located by January 1, 1995, twenty percent reduction from the base year values by January 1, 1997, twenty-five percent reduction from the base year values by January 1, 1999, and a thirty-five percent reduction from the base year values by January 1, 2005.
(5) A county, city, or town may, as part of its commute trip reduction plan, require commute trip reduction programs for employers with ten or more full time employees at major worksites in federally designated nonattainment areas for carbon monoxide and ozone. The county, city or town shall develop the programs in cooperation with affected employers and provide technical assistance to the employers in implementing such programs.
(6) The commute trip reduction plans adopted by counties, cities, and towns under this chapter shall be consistent with and may be incorporated in applicable state or regional transportation plans and local comprehensive plans and shall be coordinated, and consistent with, the commute trip reduction plans of counties, cities, or towns with which the county, city, or town has, in part, common borders or related regional issues. Such regional issues shall include assuring consistency in the treatment of employers who have worksites subject to the requirements of this chapter in more than one jurisdiction. Counties, cities, or towns adopting commute trip reduction plans may enter into agreements through the interlocal cooperation act or by resolution or ordinance as appropriate with other jurisdictions, local transit agencies, or regional transportation planning organizations to coordinate the development and implementation of such plans. Transit agencies shall work with counties, cities, and towns to take into account the location of major employer worksites when planning transit service changes or the expansion of public transportation services. Counties, cities, or towns adopting a commute trip reduction plan shall review it annually and revise it as necessary to be consistent with applicable plans developed under RCW 36.70A.070.
(7) Each county, city, or town implementing a commute trip reduction program shall, within thirty days submit a summary of its plan along with certification of adoption to the commute trip reduction task force established under RCW 70.94.537.
(8) Each county, city, or town implementing a commute trip reduction program shall submit an annual progress report to the commute trip reduction task force established under RCW 70.94.537. The report shall be due July 1, 1994, and each July 1st thereafter through July 1, 2006. The report shall describe progress in attaining the applicable commute trip reduction goals for each commute trip reduction zone and shall highlight any problems being encountered in achieving the goals. The information shall be reported in a form established by the commute trip reduction task force.
(9) Any waivers or modifications of the requirements of a commute trip reduction plan granted by a jurisdiction shall be submitted for review to the commute trip reduction task force established under RCW 70.94.537. The commute trip reduction task force may not deny the granting of a waiver or modification of the requirements of a commute trip reduction plan by a jurisdiction but they may notify the jurisdiction of any comments or objections.
(10) Each county, city, or town implementing a commute trip reduction program shall count commute trips eliminated through work-at- home options or alternate work schedules as one and two-tenths vehicle trips eliminated for the purpose of meeting trip reduction goals.
(11) Each county, city, or town implementing a commute trip reduction program shall ensure that employers that have modified their employees' work schedules so that some or all employees are not scheduled to arrive at work between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. are provided credit when calculating single-occupancy vehicle use and vehicle miles traveled at that worksite. This credit shall be awarded if implementation of the schedule change was an identified element in that worksite's approved commute trip reduction program or if the schedule change occurred because of impacts associated with chapter 36.70A RCW, the growth management act.
(12) Plans implemented under this section shall not apply to commute trips for seasonal agricultural employees.
(13) Plans implemented under this section shall not apply to construction worksites when the expected duration of the construction project is less than two years.
Sec. 12. RCW 82.08.0287 and 2001 c 320 s 4 are each amended to read as follows:
The tax imposed by this chapter shall not apply to sales of passenger motor vehicles which are to be used for commuter ride sharing or ride sharing for persons with special transportation needs, as defined in RCW 46.74.010, if the vehicles are used as ride-sharing vehicles for thirty-six consecutive months beginning from the date of purchase.
To qualify for the tax exemption, those passenger motor vehicles with five or six passengers, including the driver, used for commuter ride-sharing, must be operated ((either)) within ((the state's eight largest)) counties that ((are required to)) develop commute trip reduction plans as directed by chapter 70.94 RCW or in other counties, or cities and towns within those counties, that elect to adopt and implement a commute trip reduction plan. Additionally at least one of the following conditions must apply: (1) The vehicle must be operated by a public transportation agency for the general public; or (2) the vehicle must be used by a major employer, as defined in RCW 70.94.524 as an element of its commute trip reduction program for their employees; or (3) the vehicle must be owned and operated by individual employees and must be registered either with the employer as part of its commute trip reduction program or with a public transportation agency serving the area where the employees live or work. Individual employee owned and operated motor vehicles will require certification that the vehicle is registered with a major employer or a public transportation agency. Major employers who own and operate motor vehicles for their employees must certify that the commuter ride- sharing arrangement conforms to a carpool/vanpool element contained within their commute trip reduction program or used primarily for van or car pooling purposes.
Sec. 13. RCW 82.12.0282 and 2001 c 320 s 5 are each amended to read as follows:
The tax imposed by this chapter shall not apply with respect to the use of passenger motor vehicles used as ride-sharing vehicles by not less than five persons, including the driver, with a gross vehicle weight not to exceed 10,000 pounds where the primary usage is for commuter ride-sharing, as defined in RCW 46.74.010, by not less than four persons including the driver when at least two of those persons are confined to wheelchairs when riding, or passenger motor vehicles where the primary usage is for ride-sharing for persons with special transportation needs, as defined in RCW 46.74.010, if the vehicles are used as ride-sharing vehicles for thirty-six consecutive months beginning with the date of first use.
To qualify for the tax exemption, those passenger motor vehicles with five or six passengers, including the driver, used for commuter ride-sharing, must be operated ((either)) within ((the state's eight largest)) counties that ((are required to)) develop commute trip reduction plans as directed by chapter 70.94 RCW or in other counties, or cities and towns within those counties, that elect to adopt and implement a commute trip reduction plan. Additionally at least one of the following conditions must apply: (1) The vehicle must be operated by a public transportation agency for the general public; or (2) the vehicle must be used by a major employer, as defined in RCW 70.94.524 as an element of its commute trip reduction program for their employees; or (3) the vehicle must be owned and operated by individual employees and must be registered either with the employer as part of its commute trip reduction program or with a public transportation agency serving the area where the employees live or work. Individual employee owned and operated motor vehicles will require certification that the vehicle is registered with a major employer or a public transportation agency. Major employers who own and operate motor vehicles for their employees must certify that the commuter ride- sharing arrangement conforms to a carpool/vanpool element contained within their commute trip reduction program or used primarily for van or car pooling purposes.
Sec. 14. RCW 82.44.015 and 1996 c 244 s 7 are each amended to read as follows:
For the purposes of this chapter, in addition to the exclusions under RCW 82.44.010, "motor vehicle" shall not include passenger motor vehicles used primarily for commuter ride sharing and ride sharing for persons with special transportation needs, as defined in RCW 46.74.010. The registered owner of one of these vehicles shall notify the department of licensing upon termination of primary use of the vehicle in commuter ride sharing or ride sharing for persons with special transportation needs and shall be liable for the tax imposed by this chapter, prorated on the remaining months for which the vehicle is licensed.
To qualify for the tax exemption, those passenger motor vehicles with five or six passengers, including the driver, used for commuter ride-sharing, must be operated ((either)) within ((the state's eight largest)) counties that ((are required to)) develop commute trip reduction plans as directed by chapter 70.94 RCW or in other counties, or cities and towns within those counties, that elect to adopt and implement a commute trip reduction plan. Additionally at least one of the following conditions must apply: (1) The vehicle must be operated by a public transportation agency for the general public; or (2) the vehicle must be used by a major employer, as defined in RCW 70.94.524 as an element of its commute trip reduction program for their employees; or (3) the vehicle must be owned and operated by individual employees and must be registered either with the employer as part of its commute trip reduction program or with a public transportation agency serving the area where the employees live or work. Individual employee owned and operated motor vehicles will require certification that the vehicle is registered with a major employer or a public transportation agency. Major employers who own and operate motor vehicles for their employees must certify that the commuter ride- sharing arrangement conforms to a carpool/vanpool element contained within their commute trip reduction program or used primarily for van or car pooling purposes.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 15. Sections 1 through 8 of this act constitute a new chapter in Title 82 RCW.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 16. The code reviser shall place cross- reference sections to chapter 82.-- RCW (sections 1 through 8 of this act) in chapters 82.04 and 82.16 RCW.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 17. (1) Sections 1 through 10, 15, and 16 of this act take effect July 1, 2004, but only if legislation that provides additional revenues, excluding transfers, for the multimodal transportation account is in effect on that date.
(2) Sections 11 through 14 of this act are necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and take effect July 1, 2003.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 18. Captions used in this act are not part of the law."
On page 1, line 1 of the title, after "incentives;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "amending RCW 70.94.527, 82.08.0287, 82.12.0282, and 82.44.015; adding a new section to chapter 70.94 RCW; adding a new chapter to Title 82 RCW; creating new sections; repealing RCW 82.04.4453, 82.04.4454, 82.16.048, 82.16.049, and 47.01.900; prescribing penalties; providing an effective date; providing a contingent effective date; providing expiration dates; and declaring an emergency."
and the same is herewith transmitted.
Milt H. Doumit, Secretary
There being no objection, the House refused to concur in the Senate amendment to ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2228 and asked the Senate to recede therefrom.
SENATE AMENDMENTS TO HOUSE BILL
April 25, 2003
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate receded from amendment 312 to page 10, line 38 to SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1829, and passed the bill without said amendment, and the same is herewith transmitted.
Milt H. Doumit, Secretary
There being no objection, the House, having concurred in a previous Senate amendment, advanced SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1829 as amended by the Senate to final passage.
FINAL PASSAGE OF HOUSE BILL AS SENATE AMENDED
Representatives Bailey and Fromhold spoke in favor of the passage of the bill.
MOTION
On motion of Representative Santos, Representative Schual-Berke was excused.
The Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding) stated the question before the House to be final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 1829 as amended by the Senate.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 1829, as amended by the Senate and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 97, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 1.
Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Armstrong, Bailey, Benson, Berkey, Blake, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carrell, Chandler, Chase, Clements, Clibborn, Cody, Condotta, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, Darneille, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Dunshee, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Flannigan, Fromhold, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Hinkle, Holmquist, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Jarrett, Kagi, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Kristiansen, Lantz, Linville, Lovick, Mastin, McCoy, McDermott, McDonald, McIntire, McMahan, McMorris, Mielke, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Murray, Newhouse, Nixon, O'Brien, Orcutt, Pearson, Pettigrew, Pflug, Priest, Quall, Roach, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schoesler, Sehlin, Shabro, Simpson, Skinner, Sommers, Sullivan, Sump, Talcott, Tom, Upthegrove, Veloria, Wallace, Wood, Woods and Mr. Speaker - 97.
Excused: Representative Schual-Berke - 1.
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1829, as amended by the Senate, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.
SENATE AMENDMENTS TO HOUSE BILL
April 25, 2003
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate receded from its amendment to SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1204, and under suspension of the rules returned the bill to second reading for purpose of amendment. The Senate further adopted the following amendment and passed the measure as amended:
Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:
"NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 41.04 RCW to read as follows:
(1) The select committee on pension policy is created. The select committee consists of:
(a) Four members of the senate appointed by the president of the senate, two of whom are members of the majority party and two of whom are members of the minority party. At least three of the appointees shall be members of the senate ways and means committee;
(b) Four members of the house of representatives appointed by the speaker, two of whom are members of the majority party and two of whom are members of the minority party. At least three of the appointees shall be members of the house of representatives appropriations committee;
(c) Four active members or representatives from organizations of active members of the state retirement systems appointed by the governor for staggered three-year terms, with no more than two appointees representing any one employee retirement system;
(d) Two retired members or representatives of retired members' organizations of the state retirement systems appointed by the governor for staggered three-year terms, with no two members from the same system;
(e) Four employer representatives of members of the state retirement systems appointed by the governor for staggered three-year terms; and
(f) The directors of the department of retirement systems and office of financial management.
(2)(a) The term of office of each member of the house of representatives or senate serving on the committee runs from the close of the session in which he or she is appointed until the close of the next regular session held in an odd-numbered year. If a successor is not appointed during a session, the member's term continues until the member is reappointed or a successor is appointed. The term of office for a committee member who is a member of the house of representatives or the senate who does not continue as a member of the senate or house of representatives ceases upon the convening of the next session of the legislature during the odd-numbered year following the member's appointment, or upon the member's resignation, whichever is earlier. All vacancies of positions held by members of the legislature must be filled from the same political party and from the same house as the member whose seat was vacated.
(b) Following the terms of members and representatives appointed under subsection (1)(d) of this section, the retiree positions shall be rotated to ensure that each system has an opportunity to have a retiree representative on the committee.
(3) The committee shall elect a chairperson and a vice-chairperson. The chairperson shall be a member of the senate in even-numbered years and a member of the house of representatives in odd-numbered years and the vice-chairperson shall be a member of the house of representatives in even-numbered years and a member of the senate in odd-numbered years.
(4) The committee shall establish an executive committee of five members, including the chairperson, the vice-chairperson, one member from subsection (1)(c) of this section, one member from subsection (1)(e) of this section, and one member from subsection (1)(f) of this section, with the directors of the department of retirement systems and the office of financial management serving in alternate years.
(5) Nonlegislative members of the select committee serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for travel expenses under RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.
(6) The office of state actuary under chapter 44.44 RCW shall provide staff and technical support to the committee.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. A new section is added to chapter 41.04 RCW to read as follows:
(1) The select committee on pension policy may form three function- specific subcommittees, as set forth under subsection (2) of this section, from the members under section 1(1) (a) through (e) of this act, as follows:
(a) A public safety subcommittee with one member from each group under section 1(1) (a) through (e) of this act;
(b) An education subcommittee with one member from each group under section 1(1) (a) through (e) of this act; and
(c) A state and local government subcommittee, with one retiree member under section 1(1)(d) of this act and two members from each group under section 1(1) (a) through (c) and (e) of this act.
The retiree members may serve on more than one subcommittee to ensure representation on each subcommittee.
(2)(a) The public safety subcommittee shall focus on pension issues affecting public safety employees who are members of the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' and Washington state patrol retirement systems.
(b) The education subcommittee shall focus on pension issues affecting educational employees who are members of the public employees', teachers', and school employees' retirement systems.
(c) The state and local government subcommittee shall focus on pension issues affecting state and local government employees who are members of the public employees' retirement system.
Sec. 3. RCW 41.50.110 and 1998 c 341 s 508 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) Except as provided by RCW 41.50.255 and subsection (6) of this section, all expenses of the administration of the department ((and)), the expenses of administration of the retirement systems, and the expenses of the administration of the office of the state actuary created in chapters 2.10, 2.12, 41.26, 41.32, 41.40, 41.34, 41.35, ((and)) 43.43, and 44.44 RCW shall be paid from the department of retirement systems expense fund.
(2) In order to reimburse the department of retirement systems expense fund on an equitable basis the department shall ascertain and report to each employer, as defined in RCW 41.26.030, 41.32.010, 41.35.010, or 41.40.010, the sum necessary to defray its proportional share of the entire expense of the administration of the retirement system that the employer participates in during the ensuing biennium or fiscal year whichever may be required. Such sum is to be computed in an amount directly proportional to the estimated entire expense of the administration as the ratio of monthly salaries of the employer's members bears to the total salaries of all members in the entire system. It shall then be the duty of all such employers to include in their budgets or otherwise provide the amounts so required.
(3) The department shall compute and bill each employer, as defined in RCW 41.26.030, 41.32.010, 41.35.010, or 41.40.010, at the end of each month for the amount due for that month to the department of retirement systems expense fund and the same shall be paid as are its other obligations. Such computation as to each employer shall be made on a percentage rate of salary established by the department. However, the department may at its discretion establish a system of billing based upon calendar year quarters in which event the said billing shall be at the end of each such quarter.
(4) The director may adjust the expense fund contribution rate for each system at any time when necessary to reflect unanticipated costs or savings in administering the department.
(5) An employer who fails to submit timely and accurate reports to the department may be assessed an additional fee related to the increased costs incurred by the department in processing the deficient reports. Fees paid under this subsection shall be deposited in the retirement system expense fund.
(a) Every six months the department shall determine the amount of an employer's fee by reviewing the timeliness and accuracy of the reports submitted by the employer in the preceding six months. If those reports were not both timely and accurate the department may prospectively assess an additional fee under this subsection.
(b) An additional fee assessed by the department under this subsection shall not exceed fifty percent of the standard fee.
(c) The department shall adopt rules implementing this section.
(6) Expenses other than those under RCW 41.34.060(((2))) (3) shall be paid pursuant to subsection (1) of this section.
Sec. 4. RCW 44.44.040 and 1987 c 25 s 3 are each amended to read as follows:
The office of the state actuary shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) Perform all actuarial services for the department of retirement systems, including all studies required by law. ((Reimbursement for such services shall be made to the state actuary pursuant to the provisions of RCW 39.34.130 as now or hereafter amended.))
(2) Advise the legislature and the governor regarding pension benefit provisions, and funding policies and investment policies of the state investment board.
(3) Consult with the legislature and the governor concerning determination of actuarial assumptions used by the department of retirement systems.
(4) Prepare a report, to be known as the actuarial fiscal note, on each pension bill introduced in the legislature which briefly explains the financial impact of the bill. The actuarial fiscal note shall include: (a) The statutorily required contribution for the biennium and the following twenty-five years; (b) the biennial cost of the increased benefits if these exceed the required contribution; and (c) any change in the present value of the unfunded accrued benefits. An actuarial fiscal note shall also be prepared for all amendments which are offered in committee or on the floor of the house of representatives or the senate to any pension bill. However, a majority of the members present may suspend the requirement for an actuarial fiscal note for amendments offered on the floor of the house of representatives or the senate.
(5) Provide such actuarial services to the legislature as may be requested from time to time.
(6) Provide staff and assistance to the committee established under ((RCW 46.44.050)) section 1 of this act.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 5. A new section is added to chapter 41.04 RCW to read as follows:
The select committee on pension policy has the following powers and duties:
(1) Study pension issues, develop pension policies for public employees in state retirement systems, and make recommendations to the legislature;
(2) Study the financial condition of the state pension systems, develop funding policies, and make recommendations to the legislature;
(3) Consult with the chair and vice-chair on appointing members to the state actuary appointment committee upon the convening of the state actuary appointment committee established under section 13 of this act; and
(4) Receive the results of the actuarial audits of the actuarial valuations and experience studies administered by the pension funding council pursuant to RCW 41.45.110. The select committee on pension policy shall study and make recommendations on changes to assumptions or contribution rates to the pension funding council prior to adoption of changes under RCW 41.45.030, 41.45.035, or 41.45.060.
Sec. 6. RCW 41.32.570 and 2001 2nd sp.s. c 10 s 3 and 2001 c 317 s 1 are each reenacted and amended to read as follows:
(1)(a) If a retiree enters employment with an employer sooner than one calendar month after his or her accrual date, the retiree's monthly retirement allowance will be reduced by five and one-half percent for every seven hours worked during that month. This reduction will be applied each month until the retiree remains absent from employment with an employer for one full calendar month.
(b) The benefit reduction provided in (a) of this subsection will accrue for a maximum of one hundred forty hours per month. Any monthly benefit reduction over one hundred percent will be applied to the benefit the retiree is eligible to receive in subsequent months.
(2) Any retired teacher or retired administrator who enters service in any public educational institution in Washington state and who has satisfied the break in employment requirement of subsection (1) of this section shall cease to receive pension payments while engaged in such service, after the retiree has rendered service for more than one thousand five hundred hours in a school year. When a retired teacher or administrator renders service beyond eight hundred sixty-seven hours, the department shall collect from the employer the applicable employer retirement contributions for the entire duration of the member's employment during that fiscal year.
(3) The department shall collect and provide the state actuary with information relevant to the use of this section for the ((joint)) select committee on pension policy.
(4) The legislature reserves the right to amend or repeal this section in the future and no member or beneficiary has a contractual right to be employed for more than five hundred twenty-five hours per year without a reduction of his or her pension.
Sec. 7. RCW 41.40.037 and 2001 2nd sp.s. c 10 s 4 are each amended to read as follows:
(1)(a) If a retiree enters employment with an employer sooner than one calendar month after his or her accrual date, the retiree's monthly retirement allowance will be reduced by five and one-half percent for every eight hours worked during that month. This reduction will be applied each month until the retiree remains absent from employment with an employer for one full calendar month.
(b) The benefit reduction provided in (a) of this subsection will accrue for a maximum of one hundred sixty hours per month. Any benefit reduction over one hundred percent will be applied to the benefit the retiree is eligible to receive in subsequent months.
(2)(a) A retiree from plan 1 who has satisfied the break in employment requirement of subsection (1) of this section and who enters employment with an employer may continue to receive pension payments while engaged in such service for up to one thousand five hundred hours of service in a calendar year without a reduction of pension. When a plan 1 member renders service beyond eight hundred sixty-seven hours, the department shall collect from the employer the applicable employer retirement contributions for the entire duration of the member's employment during that calendar year.
(b) A retiree from plan 2 or plan 3 who has satisfied the break in employment requirement of subsection (1) of this section may work up to eight hundred sixty-seven hours in a calendar year in an eligible position, as defined in RCW 41.32.010, 41.35.010, or 41.40.010, or as a fire fighter or law enforcement officer, as defined in RCW 41.26.030, without suspension of his or her benefit.
(3) If the retiree opts to reestablish membership under RCW 41.40.023(12), he or she terminates his or her retirement status and becomes a member. Retirement benefits shall not accrue during the period of membership and the individual shall make contributions and receive membership credit. Such a member shall have the right to again retire if eligible in accordance with RCW 41.40.180. However, if the right to retire is exercised to become effective before the member has rendered two uninterrupted years of service, the retirement formula and survivor options the member had at the time of the member's previous retirement shall be reinstated.
(4) The department shall collect and provide the state actuary with information relevant to the use of this section for the ((joint)) select committee on pension policy.
(5) The legislature reserves the right to amend or repeal this section in the future and no member or beneficiary has a contractual right to be employed for more than five months in a calendar year without a reduction of his or her pension.
Sec. 8. RCW 41.45.020 and 2002 c 26 s 4 are each amended to read as follows:
As used in this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Council" means the pension funding council created in RCW 41.45.100.
(2) "Department" means the department of retirement systems.
(3) "Law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system plan 1" and "law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system plan 2" means the benefits and funding provisions under chapter 41.26 RCW.
(4) "Public employees' retirement system plan 1," "public employees' retirement system plan 2," and "public employees' retirement system plan 3" mean the benefits and funding provisions under chapter 41.40 RCW.
(5) "Teachers' retirement system plan 1," "teachers' retirement system plan 2," and "teachers' retirement system plan 3" mean the benefits and funding provisions under chapter 41.32 RCW.
(6) "School employees' retirement system plan 2" and "school employees' retirement system plan 3" mean the benefits and funding provisions under chapter 41.35 RCW.
(7) "Washington state patrol retirement system" means the retirement benefits provided under chapter 43.43 RCW.
(8) "Unfunded liability" means the unfunded actuarial accrued liability of a retirement system.
(9) "Actuary" or "state actuary" means the state actuary employed under chapter 44.44 RCW.
(10) "State retirement systems" means the retirement systems listed in RCW 41.50.030.
(11) "Classified employee" means a member of the Washington school employees' retirement system plan 2 or plan 3 as defined in RCW 41.35.010.
(12) "Teacher" means a member of the teachers' retirement system as defined in RCW 41.32.010(15).
(13) "Select committee" means the select committee on pension policy created in section 1 of this act.
Sec. 9. RCW 41.45.090 and 1998 c 283 s 7 are each amended to read as follows:
The department shall collect and keep in convenient form such data as shall be necessary for an actuarial valuation of the assets and liabilities of the state retirement systems, and for making an actuarial investigation into the mortality, service, compensation, and other experience of the members and beneficiaries of those systems. The department and state actuary shall enter into a memorandum of understanding regarding the specific data the department will collect, when it will be collected, and how it will be maintained. The department shall notify the state actuary of any changes it makes, or intends to make, in the collection and maintenance of such data.
At least once in each six-year period, the state actuary shall conduct an actuarial experience study of the mortality, service, compensation and other experience of the members and beneficiaries of each state retirement system, and into the financial condition of each system. The results of each investigation shall be filed with the department, the office of financial management, the budget writing committees of the Washington house of representatives and senate, the select committee on pension policy, and the pension funding council. Upon the basis of such actuarial investigation the department shall adopt such tables, schedules, factors, and regulations as are deemed necessary in the light of the findings of the actuary for the proper operation of the state retirement systems.
Sec. 10. RCW 41.45.110 and 1998 c 283 s 3 are each amended to read as follows:
The pension funding council shall solicit and administer a biennial actuarial audit of the actuarial valuations used for rate-setting purposes. This audit will be conducted concurrent with the actuarial valuation performed by the state actuary. At least once in each six- year period, the pension funding council shall solicit and administer an actuarial audit of the results of the experience study required in RCW 41.45.090. Upon receipt of the results of the actuarial audits required by this section, the pension funding council shall submit the results to the select committee on pension policy.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 11. RCW 41.54.061 is decodified.
Sec. 12. RCW 44.04.260 and 2001 c 259 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:
The joint legislative audit and review committee, the legislative transportation committee, the ((joint)) select committee on pension policy, the legislative evaluation and accountability program committee, and the joint legislative systems committee are subject to such operational policies, procedures, and oversight as are deemed necessary by the facilities and operations committee of the senate and the executive rules committee of the house of representatives to ensure operational adequacy of the agencies of the legislative branch. As used in this section, "operational policies, procedures, and oversight" includes the development process of biennial budgets, contracting procedures, personnel policies, and compensation plans, selection of a chief administrator, facilities, and expenditures. This section does not grant oversight authority to the facilities and operations committee of the senate over any standing committee of the house of representatives or oversight authority to the executive rules committee of the house of representatives over any standing committee of the senate.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 13. (1) The state actuary appointment committee is created. The committee shall consist of: (a) The chair and ranking minority member of the house of representatives appropriations committee and the chair and ranking minority member of the senate ways and means committee; and (b) four members of the select committee on pension policy appointed jointly by the chair and vice-chair of the select committee, at least one member representing state retirement systems active or retired members, and one member representing state retirement system employers.
(2) The state actuary appointment committee shall be jointly chaired by the chair of the house of representatives appropriations committee and the chair of the senate ways and means committee.
(3) The state actuary appointment committee shall appoint or remove the state actuary by a two-thirds vote of the committee. When considering the appointment or removal of the state actuary, the appointment committee shall consult with the director of the department of retirement systems, the director of the office of financial management, and other interested parties.
(4) The state actuary appointment committee shall be convened by the chairs of the house of representatives appropriations committee and the senate ways and means committee (a) whenever the position of state actuary becomes vacant, or (b) upon the written request of any four members of the appointment committee.
Sec. 14. RCW 44.44.030 and 2001 c 259 s 11 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) Subject to RCW 44.04.260, the state actuary shall have the authority to select and employ such research, technical, clerical personnel, and consultants as the actuary deems necessary, whose salaries shall be fixed by the actuary and approved by the ((joint committee on pension policy)) the state actuary appointment committee, and who shall be exempt from the provisions of the state civil service law, chapter 41.06 RCW.
(2) All actuarial valuations and experience studies performed by the office of the state actuary shall be signed by a member of the American academy of actuaries. If the state actuary is not such a member, the state actuary, after approval by the select committee, shall contract for a period not to exceed two years with a member of the American academy of actuaries to assist in developing actuarial valuations and experience studies.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 15. The following acts or parts of acts are each repealed:
RCW 44.44.015 (Administration) and 2001 c 259 s 10;
RCW 44.44.050 (Joint committee on pension policy--Membership, terms, leadership) and 1987 c 25 s 4; and
RCW 44.44.060 (Joint committee on pension policy--Powers and duties) and 1987 c 25 s 5."
On page 1, line 1 of the title, after "policy;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "amending RCW 41.50.110, 44.44.040, 41.40.037, 41.45.020, 41.45.090, 41.45.110, 44.04.260, and 44.44.030; reenacting and amending RCW 41.32.570; adding new sections to chapter 41.04 RCW; creating a new section; decodifying RCW 41.54.061; and repealing RCW 44.44.015, 44.44.050, and 44.44.060."
and the same is herewith transmitted.
Milt H. Doumit, Secretary
There being no objection, the House concurred in the Senate amendment to SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1204 and advanced the bill as amended by the Senate to final passage.
FINAL PASSAGE OF HOUSE BILL AS SENATE AMENDED
Representatives Fromhold, Conway and Sehlin spoke in favor of the passage of the bill.
The Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding) stated the question before the House to be final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 1204 as amended by the Senate.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 1204, as amended by the Senate and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 79, Nays - 18, Absent - 0, Excused - 1.
Voting yea: Representatives Alexander, Anderson, Armstrong, Berkey, Blake, Boldt, Cairnes, Campbell, Carrell, Chandler, Chase, Clements, Clibborn, Cody, Condotta, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, Darneille, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Dunshee, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Flannigan, Fromhold, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Jarrett, Kagi, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Linville, Lovick, McCoy, McDermott, McDonald, McIntire, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Murray, Newhouse, O'Brien, Orcutt, Pettigrew, Pflug, Priest, Quall, Roach, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schoesler, Shabro, Simpson, Skinner, Sommers, Sullivan, Talcott, Upthegrove, Veloria, Wallace, Wood, Woods and Mr. Speaker - 79.
Voting nay: Representatives Ahern, Bailey, Benson, Buck, Bush, Hinkle, Holmquist, Kristiansen, Lantz, Mastin, McMahan, McMorris, Mielke, Nixon, Pearson, Sehlin, Sump and Tom - 18.
Excused: Representative Schual-Berke - 1.
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1204, as amended by the Senate, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.
I intended to vote YEA on SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1204 as amended by the Senate.
PATRICIA LANTZ, 26th District
SENATE AMENDMENTS TO HOUSE BILL
April 25, 2003
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate receded from its amendment to SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1233, and under suspension of the rules returned the bill to second reading for purpose of amendment. The Senate further adopted the following amendment and passed the measure as amended:
Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:
"NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 74.13 RCW to read as follows:
(1) For the purposes of this section, "kin" means persons eighteen years of age or older to whom the child is related by blood, adoption, or marriage, including marriages that have been dissolved, and means: (a) Any person denoted by the prefix "grand" or "great"; (b) sibling, whether full, half, or step; (c) uncle or aunt; (d) nephew or niece; or (e) first cousin.
(2) The department shall plan, design, and implement strategies to prioritize the placement of children with willing and able kin when out-of-home placement is required.
These strategies must include at least the following:
(a) Development of standardized, statewide procedures to be used when searching for kin of children prior to out-of-home placement. The procedures must include a requirement that documentation be maintained in the child's case record that identifies kin, and documentation that identifies the assessment criteria and procedures that were followed during all kin searches. The procedures must be used when a child is placed in out-of-home care under authority of chapter 13.34 RCW, when a petition is filed under RCW 13.32A.140, or when a child is placed under a voluntary placement agreement. To assist with implementation of the procedures, the department shall request that the juvenile court require parents to disclose to the department all contact information for available and appropriate kin within two weeks of an entered order. For placements under signed voluntary agreements, the department shall encourage the parents to disclose to the department all contact information for available and appropriate kin within two weeks of the date the parent signs the voluntary placement agreement.
(b) Development of procedures for conducting active outreach efforts to identify and locate kin during all searches. The procedures must include at least the following elements:
(i) Reasonable efforts to interview known kin, friends, teachers, and other identified community members who may have knowledge of the child's kin, within sixty days of the child entering out-of-home care;
(ii) Increased use of those procedures determined by research to be the most effective methods of promoting reunification efforts, permanency planning, and placement decisions;
(iii) Contacts with kin identified through outreach efforts and interviews under this subsection as part of permanency planning activities and change of placement discussions;
(iv) Establishment of a process for ongoing contact with kin who express interest in being considered as a placement resource for the child; and
(v) A requirement that when the decision is made to not place the child with any kin, the department provides documentation as part of the child's individual service and safety plan that clearly identifies the rationale for the decision and corrective action or actions the kin must take to be considered as a viable placement option.
(3) Nothing in this section shall be construed to create an entitlement to services or to create judicial authority to order the provision of services to any person or family if the services are unavailable or unsuitable or the child or family is not eligible for such services.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. (1) The department of social and health services shall collaborate with one or more nonprofit community-based agencies to develop a grant proposal for submission to potential funding sources, including governmental entities and private foundations, to establish a minimum of two pilot projects to assist kinship caregivers with understanding and navigating the system of services for children in out-of-home care. The proposal must seek to establish at least one project in eastern Washington and one project in western Washington, each project to be managed by a participating community-based agency.
(2) The kinship care navigators funded through the proposal shall be responsible for at least the following:
(a) Understanding the various state agency systems serving kinship caregivers;
(b) Working in partnership with local community service providers;
(c) Tracking trends, concerns, and other factors related to kinship caregivers; and
(d) Assisting in establishing stable, respectful relationships between kinship caregivers and department staff.
(3) Implementation of the kinship care navigator pilot projects is contingent upon receipt of nonstate or private funding for that purpose.
(4) For the purposes of this section, "kinship" has the same meaning as "kin" given in section 1(1) of this act.
(5) This section expires January 1, 2007.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 3. (1) The department of social and health services shall report to the legislature and the governor on the implementation of the kinship care navigator pilot projects with recommendations on statewide implementation of the pilot projects one year following implementation of the pilot projects. The report shall: Include data that demonstrates whether the pilot project reduced actual barriers to access to services; identify statutory and administrative barriers for kin who give care; and recommend ways to reduce or eliminate the barriers without adverse consequences to children placed with kin.
(2) This section expires January 1, 2007.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 4. A new section is added to chapter 74.13 RCW to read as follows:
(1) Within existing resources, the department shall establish an oversight committee to monitor, guide, and report on kinship care recommendations and implementation activities. The committee shall:
(a) Draft a kinship care definition that is restricted to persons related by blood or marriage, including marriages that have been dissolved, or for a minor defined as an "Indian child" under the federal Indian child welfare act (25 U.S.C. Sec. 1901 et seq.), the definition of "extended family member" under the federal Indian child welfare act, and a set of principles. If the committee concludes that one or more program or service would be more efficiently and effectively delivered under a different definition of kin, it shall state what definition is needed, and identify the program or service in the report. It shall also provide evidence of how the program or service will be more efficiently and effectively delivered under the different definition. The department shall not adopt rules or policies changing the definition of kin without authorizing legislation;
(b) Monitor the implementation of recommendations contained in the 2002 kinship care report;
(c) Partner with nonprofit organizations and private sector businesses to guide a public education awareness campaign; and
(d) Assist with developing future recommendations on kinship care issues.
(2) The oversight committee must consist of a minimum of thirty percent kinship caregivers, who shall represent a diversity of kinship families. Statewide representation with geographic, ethnic, and gender diversity is required. Other members shall include representatives of the department, representatives of relevant state agencies, representatives of the private nonprofit and business sectors, child advocates, representatives of Washington state Indian tribes as defined under the federal Indian welfare act (25 U.S.C. Sec. 1901 et seq.), and representatives of the legal or judicial field. Birth parents, foster parents, and others who have an interest in these issues may also be included.
(3) To the extent funding is available, the department may reimburse nondepartmental members of the oversight committee for costs incurred in participating in the meetings of the oversight committee.
(4) The kinship care oversight committee shall report to the legislature and the governor on the status of kinship care issues by December 1, 2004.
(5) This section expires January 1, 2005."
On page 1, line 1 of the title, after "caregivers;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "adding new sections to chapter 74.13 RCW; creating new sections; and providing expiration dates."
and the same is herewith transmitted.
Milt H. Doumit, Secretary
There being no objection, the House concurred in the Senate amendment to SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1233 and advanced the bill as amended by the Senate to final passage.
FINAL PASSAGE OF HOUSE BILL AS SENATE AMENDED
Representatives Pettigrew and Boldt spoke in favor of the passage of the bill.
The Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding) stated the question before the House to be final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 1233 as amended by the Senate.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 1233, as amended by the Senate and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 97, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 1.
Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Armstrong, Bailey, Benson, Berkey, Blake, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carrell, Chandler, Chase, Clements, Clibborn, Cody, Condotta, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, Darneille, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Dunshee, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Flannigan, Fromhold, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Hinkle, Holmquist, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Jarrett, Kagi, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Kristiansen, Lantz, Linville, Lovick, Mastin, McCoy, McDermott, McDonald, McIntire, McMahan, McMorris, Mielke, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Murray, Newhouse, Nixon, O'Brien, Orcutt, Pearson, Pettigrew, Pflug, Priest, Quall, Roach, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schoesler, Sehlin, Shabro, Simpson, Skinner, Sommers, Sullivan, Sump, Talcott, Tom, Upthegrove, Veloria, Wallace, Wood, Woods and Mr. Speaker - 97.
Excused: Representative Schual-Berke - 1.
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1233, as amended by the Senate, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.
SENATE AMENDMENTS TO HOUSE BILL
April 16, 2003
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2215, with the following amendment:
Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:
"Sec. 1. RCW 46.70.180 and 2001 c 272 s 10 and 2001 c 64 s 9 are each reenacted and amended to read as follows:
Each of the following acts or practices is unlawful:
(1) To cause or permit to be advertised, printed, displayed, published, distributed, broadcasted, televised, or disseminated in any manner whatsoever, any statement or representation with regard to the sale, lease, or financing of a vehicle which is false, deceptive, or misleading, including but not limited to the following:
(a) That no down payment is required in connection with the sale of a vehicle when a down payment is in fact required, or that a vehicle may be purchased for a smaller down payment than is actually required;
(b) That a certain percentage of the sale price of a vehicle may be financed when such financing is not offered in a single document evidencing the entire security transaction;
(c) That a certain percentage is the amount of the service charge to be charged for financing, without stating whether this percentage charge is a monthly amount or an amount to be charged per year;
(d) That a new vehicle will be sold for a certain amount above or below cost without computing cost as the exact amount of the factory invoice on the specific vehicle to be sold;
(e) That a vehicle will be sold upon a monthly payment of a certain amount, without including in the statement the number of payments of that same amount which are required to liquidate the unpaid purchase price.
(2)(a) To incorporate within the terms of any purchase and sale or lease agreement any statement or representation with regard to the sale, lease, or financing of a vehicle which is false, deceptive, or misleading, including but not limited to terms that include as an added cost to the selling price or capitalized cost of a vehicle an amount for licensing or transfer of title of that vehicle which is not actually due to the state, unless such amount has in fact been paid by the dealer prior to such sale. However, an amount not to exceed thirty-five dollars per vehicle sale or lease may be charged by a dealer to recover administrative costs for collecting motor vehicle excise taxes, licensing and registration fees and other agency fees, verifying and clearing titles, transferring titles, perfecting, releasing, or satisfying liens or other security interests, and other administrative and documentary services rendered by a dealer in connection with the sale or lease of a vehicle and in carrying out the requirements of this chapter or any other provisions of state law.
(b) A dealer may charge the documentary service fee in (a) of this subsection under the following conditions:
(i) The documentary service fee is disclosed in writing to a prospective purchaser or lessee before the execution of a purchase and sale or lease agreement;
(ii) The documentary service fee is not represented to the purchaser or lessee as a fee or charge required by the state to be paid by either the dealer or prospective purchaser or lessee;
(iii) The documentary service fee is separately designated from the selling price or capitalized cost of the vehicle and from any other taxes, fees, or charges; and
(iv) Dealers disclose in any advertisement that a documentary service fee in an amount up to thirty-five dollars may be added to the sale price or the capitalized cost.
For the purposes of this subsection (2), the term "documentary service fee" means the optional amount charged by a dealer to provide the services specified in (a) of this subsection.
(3) To set up, promote, or aid in the promotion of a plan by which vehicles are to be sold or leased to a person for a consideration and upon further consideration that the purchaser or lessee agrees to secure one or more persons to participate in the plan by respectively making a similar purchase and in turn agreeing to secure one or more persons likewise to join in said plan, each purchaser or lessee being given the right to secure money, credits, goods, or something of value, depending upon the number of persons joining the plan.
(4) To commit, allow, or ratify any act of "bushing" which is defined as follows: Taking from a prospective buyer or lessee of a vehicle a written order or offer to purchase or lease, or a contract document signed by the buyer or lessee, which:
(a) Is subject to the dealer's, or his or her authorized representative's future acceptance, and the dealer fails or refuses within three calendar days, exclusive of Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, and prior to any further negotiations with said buyer or lessee, either (i) to deliver to the buyer or lessee the dealer's signed acceptance, or (ii) to void the order, offer, or contract document and tender the return of any initial payment or security made or given by the buyer or lessee, including but not limited to money, check, promissory note, vehicle keys, a trade-in, or certificate of title to a trade-in; or
(b) Permits the dealer to renegotiate a dollar amount specified as trade-in allowance on a vehicle delivered or to be delivered by the buyer or lessee as part of the purchase price or lease, for any reason except:
(i) Failure to disclose that the vehicle's certificate of ownership has been branded for any reason, including, but not limited to, status as a rebuilt vehicle as provided in RCW 46.12.050 and 46.12.075; or
(ii) Substantial physical damage or latent mechanical defect occurring before the dealer took possession of the vehicle and which could not have been reasonably discoverable at the time of the taking of the order, offer, or contract; or
(iii) Excessive additional miles or a discrepancy in the mileage. "Excessive additional miles" means the addition of five hundred miles or more, as reflected on the vehicle's odometer, between the time the vehicle was first valued by the dealer for purposes of determining its trade-in value and the time of actual delivery of the vehicle to the dealer. "A discrepancy in the mileage" means (A) a discrepancy between the mileage reflected on the vehicle's odometer and the stated mileage on the signed odometer statement; or (B) a discrepancy between the mileage stated on the signed odometer statement and the actual mileage on the vehicle; or
(c) Fails to comply with the obligation of any written warranty or guarantee given by the dealer requiring the furnishing of services or repairs within a reasonable time.
(5) To commit any offense relating to odometers, as such offenses are defined in RCW 46.37.540, 46.37.550, 46.37.560, and 46.37.570. A violation of this subsection is a class C felony punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW.
(6) For any vehicle dealer or vehicle salesperson to refuse to furnish, upon request of a prospective purchaser or lessee, for vehicles previously registered to a business or governmental entity, the name and address of the business or governmental entity.
(7) To commit any other offense under RCW 46.37.423, 46.37.424, or 46.37.425.
(8) To commit any offense relating to a dealer's temporary license permit, including but not limited to failure to properly complete each such permit, or the issuance of more than one such permit on any one vehicle. However, a dealer may issue a second temporary permit on a vehicle if the following conditions are met:
(a) The lienholder fails to deliver the vehicle title to the dealer within the required time period;
(b) The dealer has satisfied the lien; and
(c) The dealer has proof that payment of the lien was made within two calendar days, exclusive of Saturday, Sunday, or a legal holiday, after the sales contract has been executed by all parties and all conditions and contingencies in the sales contract have been met or otherwise satisfied.
(9) For a dealer, salesperson, or mobile home manufacturer, having taken an instrument or cash "on deposit" from a purchaser or lessee prior to the delivery of the bargained-for vehicle, to commingle the "on deposit" funds with assets of the dealer, salesperson, or mobile home manufacturer instead of holding the "on deposit" funds as trustee in a separate trust account until the purchaser or lessee has taken delivery of the bargained-for vehicle. Delivery of a manufactured home shall be deemed to occur in accordance with RCW 46.70.135(5). Failure, immediately upon receipt, to endorse "on deposit" instruments to such a trust account, or to set aside "on deposit" cash for deposit in such trust account, and failure to deposit such instruments or cash in such trust account by the close of banking hours on the day following receipt thereof, shall be evidence of intent to commit this unlawful practice: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That a motor vehicle dealer may keep a separate trust account which equals his or her customary total customer deposits for vehicles for future delivery. For purposes of this section, "on deposit" funds received from a purchaser of a manufactured home means those funds that a seller requires a purchaser to advance before ordering the manufactured home, but does not include any loan proceeds or moneys that might have been paid on an installment contract.
(10) For a dealer or manufacturer to fail to comply with the obligations of any written warranty or guarantee given by the dealer or manufacturer requiring the furnishing of goods and services or repairs within a reasonable period of time, or to fail to furnish to a purchaser or lessee, all parts which attach to the manufactured unit including but not limited to the undercarriage, and all items specified in the terms of a sales or lease agreement signed by the seller and buyer or lessee.
(11) For a vehicle dealer to pay to or receive from any person, firm, partnership, association, or corporation acting, either directly or through a subsidiary, as a buyer's agent for consumers, any compensation, fee, purchase moneys or funds that have been deposited into or withdrawn out of any account controlled or used by any buyer's agent, gratuity, or reward in connection with the purchase, sale, or lease of a new motor vehicle.
(12) For a buyer's agent, acting directly or through a subsidiary, to pay to or to receive from any motor vehicle dealer any compensation, fee, gratuity, or reward in connection with the purchase, sale, or lease of a new motor vehicle. In addition, it is unlawful for any buyer's agent to engage in any of the following acts on behalf of or in the name of the consumer:
(a) Receiving or paying any purchase moneys or funds into or out of any account controlled or used by any buyer's agent;
(b) Signing any vehicle purchase orders, sales contracts, leases, odometer statements, or title documents, or having the name of the buyer's agent appear on the vehicle purchase order, sales contract, lease, or title; or
(c) Signing any other documentation relating to the purchase, sale, lease, or transfer of any new motor vehicle.
It is unlawful for a buyer's agent to use a power of attorney obtained from the consumer to accomplish or effect the purchase, sale, lease, or transfer of ownership documents of any new motor vehicle by any means which would otherwise be prohibited under (a) through (c) of this subsection. However, the buyer's agent may use a power of attorney for physical delivery of motor vehicle license plates to the consumer.
Further, it is unlawful for a buyer's agent to engage in any false, deceptive, or misleading advertising, disseminated in any manner whatsoever, including but not limited to making any claim or statement that the buyer's agent offers, obtains, or guarantees the lowest price on any motor vehicle or words to similar effect.
(13) For a buyer's agent to arrange for or to negotiate the purchase, or both, of a new motor vehicle through an out-of-state dealer without disclosing in writing to the customer that the new vehicle would not be subject to chapter 19.118 RCW. This subsection also applies to leased vehicles. In addition, it is unlawful for any buyer's agent to fail to have a written agreement with the customer that: (a) Sets forth the terms of the parties' agreement; (b) discloses to the customer the total amount of any fees or other compensation being paid by the customer to the buyer's agent for the agent's services; and (c) further discloses whether the fee or any portion of the fee is refundable.
(14) Being a manufacturer, other than a motorcycle manufacturer governed by chapter 46.94 RCW, to:
(a) Coerce or attempt to coerce any vehicle dealer to order or accept delivery of any vehicle or vehicles, parts or accessories, or any other commodities which have not been voluntarily ordered by the vehicle dealer: PROVIDED, That recommendation, endorsement, exposition, persuasion, urging, or argument are not deemed to constitute coercion;
(b) Cancel or fail to renew the franchise or selling agreement of any vehicle dealer doing business in this state without fairly compensating the dealer at a fair going business value for his or her capital investment which shall include but not be limited to tools, equipment, and parts inventory possessed by the dealer on the day he or she is notified of such cancellation or termination and which are still within the dealer's possession on the day the cancellation or termination is effective, if: (i) The capital investment has been entered into with reasonable and prudent business judgment for the purpose of fulfilling the franchise; and (ii) the cancellation or nonrenewal was not done in good faith. Good faith is defined as the duty of each party to any franchise to act in a fair and equitable manner towards each other, so as to guarantee one party freedom from coercion, intimidation, or threats of coercion or intimidation from the other party: PROVIDED, That recommendation, endorsement, exposition, persuasion, urging, or argument are not deemed to constitute a lack of good faith;
(c) Encourage, aid, abet, or teach a vehicle dealer to sell or lease vehicles through any false, deceptive, or misleading sales or financing practices including but not limited to those practices declared unlawful in this section;
(d) Coerce or attempt to coerce a vehicle dealer to engage in any practice forbidden in this section by either threats of actual cancellation or failure to renew the dealer's franchise agreement;
(e) Refuse to deliver any vehicle publicly advertised for immediate delivery to any duly licensed vehicle dealer having a franchise or contractual agreement for the retail sale or lease of new and unused vehicles sold or distributed by such manufacturer within sixty days after such dealer's order has been received in writing unless caused by inability to deliver because of shortage or curtailment of material, labor, transportation, or utility services, or by any labor or production difficulty, or by any cause beyond the reasonable control of the manufacturer;
(f) To provide under the terms of any warranty that a purchaser or lessee of any new or unused vehicle that has been sold or leased, distributed for sale or lease, or transferred into this state for resale or lease by the vehicle manufacturer may only make any warranty claim on any item included as an integral part of the vehicle against the manufacturer of that item.
Nothing in this section may be construed to impair the obligations of a contract or to prevent a manufacturer, distributor, representative, or any other person, whether or not licensed under this chapter, from requiring performance of a written contract entered into with any licensee hereunder, nor does the requirement of such performance constitute a violation of any of the provisions of this section if any such contract or the terms thereof requiring performance, have been freely entered into and executed between the contracting parties. This paragraph and subsection (14)(b) of this section do not apply to new motor vehicle manufacturers governed by chapter 46.96 RCW.
(15) Unlawful transfer of an ownership interest in a motor vehicle as defined in RCW 19.116.050.
(16) To knowingly and intentionally engage in collusion with a registered owner of a vehicle to repossess and return or resell the vehicle to the registered owner in an attempt to avoid a suspended license impound under chapter 46.55 RCW. However, compliance with chapter 62A.9A RCW in repossessing, selling, leasing, or otherwise disposing of the vehicle, including providing redemption rights to the debtor, is not a violation of this section.
Sec. 2. RCW 63.14.010 and 1999 c 113 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:
In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Goods" means all chattels personal when purchased primarily for personal, family, or household use and not for commercial or business use, but not including money or, except as provided in the next sentence, things in action. The term includes but is not limited to merchandise certificates or coupons, issued by a retail seller, to be used in their face amount in lieu of cash in exchange for goods or services sold by such a seller and goods which, at the time of sale or subsequently, are to be so affixed to real property as to become a part thereof, whether or not severable therefrom;
(2) "Lender credit card" means a card or device under a lender credit card agreement pursuant to which the issuer gives to a cardholder residing in this state the privilege of obtaining credit from the issuer or other persons in purchasing or leasing property or services, obtaining loans, or otherwise, and the issuer of which is not: (a) Principally engaged in the business of selling goods; or (b) a financial institution;
(3) "Lender credit card agreement" means an agreement entered into or performed in this state prescribing the terms of retail installment transactions pursuant to which the issuer may, with the buyer's consent, purchase or acquire one or more retail sellers' indebtedness of the buyer under a sales slip or memorandum evidencing the purchase, lease, loan, or otherwise to be paid in accordance with the agreement. The issuer of a lender credit card agreement shall not be principally engaged in the business of selling goods or be a financial institution;
(4) "Financial institution" means any bank or trust company, mutual savings bank, credit union, or savings and loan association organized pursuant to the laws of any one of the United States of America or the United States of America, or the laws of a foreign country if also qualified to conduct business in any one of the United States of America or pursuant to the laws of the United States of America;
(5) "Services" means work, labor, or services of any kind when purchased primarily for personal, family, or household use and not for commercial or business use whether or not furnished in connection with the delivery, installation, servicing, repair, or improvement of goods and includes repairs, alterations, or improvements upon or in connection with real property, but does not include services for which the price charged is required by law to be determined or approved by or to be filed, subject to approval or disapproval, with the United States or any state, or any department, division, agency, officer, or official of either as in the case of transportation services;
(6) "Retail buyer" or "buyer" means a person who buys or agrees to buy goods or obtain services or agrees to have services rendered or furnished, from a retail seller;
(7) "Retail seller" or "seller" means a person engaged in the business of selling goods or services to retail buyers;
(8) "Retail installment transaction" means any transaction in which a retail buyer purchases goods or services from a retail seller pursuant to a retail installment contract, a retail charge agreement, or a lender credit card agreement, as defined in this section, which provides for a service charge, as defined in this section, and under which the buyer agrees to pay the unpaid principal balance in one or more installments or which provides for no service charge and under which the buyer agrees to pay the unpaid balance in more than four installments;
(9) "Retail installment contract" or "contract" means a contract, other than a retail charge agreement, a lender credit card agreement, or an instrument reflecting a sale made pursuant thereto, entered into or performed in this state for a retail installment transaction. The term "retail installment contract" may include a chattel mortgage, a conditional sale contract, and a contract in the form of a bailment or a lease if the bailee or lessee contracts to pay as compensation for their use a sum substantially equivalent to or in excess of the value of the goods sold and if it is agreed that the bailee or lessee is bound to become, or for no other or a merely nominal consideration, has the option of becoming the owner of the goods upon full compliance with the provisions of the bailment or lease. The term "retail installment contract" does not include: (a) A "consumer lease," heretofore or hereafter entered into, as defined in RCW 63.10.020; (b) a lease which would constitute such "consumer lease" but for the fact that: (i) It was entered into before April 29, 1983; (ii) the lessee was not a natural person; (iii) the lease was not primarily for personal, family, or household purposes; or (iv) the total contractual obligations exceeded twenty-five thousand dollars; or (c) a lease-purchase agreement under chapter 63.19 RCW;
(10) "Retail charge agreement," "revolving charge agreement," or "charge agreement" means an agreement between a retail buyer and a retail seller that is entered into or performed in this state and that prescribes the terms of retail installment transactions with one or more sellers which may be made thereunder from time to time and under the terms of which a service charge, as defined in this section, is to be computed in relation to the buyer's unpaid balance from time to time;
(11) "Service charge" however denominated or expressed, means the amount which is paid or payable for the privilege of purchasing goods or services to be paid for by the buyer in installments over a period of time. It does not include the amount, if any, charged for insurance premiums, delinquency charges, attorneys' fees, court costs, any vehicle dealer administrative fee under RCW 46.12.042, any vehicle dealer documentary service fee under RCW 46.70.180(2), or official fees;
(12) "Sale price" means the price for which the seller would have sold or furnished to the buyer, and the buyer would have bought or obtained from the seller, the goods or services which are the subject matter of a retail installment transaction. The sale price may include any taxes, registration and license fees, any vehicle dealer administrative fee, any vehicle dealer documentary service fee, and charges for transferring vehicle titles, delivery, installation, servicing, repairs, alterations, or improvements;
(13) "Official fees" means the amount of the fees prescribed by law and payable to the state, county, or other governmental agency for filing, recording, or otherwise perfecting, and releasing or satisfying, a retained title, lien, or other security interest created by a retail installment transaction;
(14) "Time balance" means the principal balance plus the service charge;
(15) "Principal balance" means the sale price of the goods or services which are the subject matter of a retail installment contract less the amount of the buyer's down payment in money or goods or both, plus the amounts, if any, included therein, if a separate identified charge is made therefor and stated in the contract, for insurance, any vehicle dealer administrative fee, any vehicle dealer documentary service fee, and official fees; and the amount actually paid or to be paid by the retail seller pursuant to an agreement with the buyer to discharge a security interest or lien on like-kind goods traded in or lease interest in the circumstance of a lease for like goods being terminated in conjunction with the sale pursuant to a retail installment contract;
(16) "Person" means an individual, partnership, joint venture, corporation, association, or any other group, however organized;
(17) "Rate" means the percentage which, when multiplied times the outstanding balance for each month or other installment period, yields the amount of the service charge for such month or period.
Sec. 3. RCW 63.14.130 and 1999 c 113 s 4 are each amended to read as follows:
The service charge shall be inclusive of all charges incident to investigating and making the retail installment contract or charge agreement and for the privilege of making the installment payments thereunder and no other fee, expense or charge whatsoever shall be taken, received, reserved or contracted therefor from the buyer, except for any vehicle dealer administrative fee under RCW 46.12.042 or for any vehicle dealer documentary service fee under RCW 46.70.180(2).
(1) The service charge, in a retail installment contract, shall not exceed the dollar amount or rate agreed to by contract and disclosed under RCW 63.14.040(1)(h).
(2) The service charge in a retail charge agreement, revolving charge agreement, lender credit card agreement, or charge agreement, shall not exceed the schedule or rate agreed to by contract and disclosed under RCW 63.14.120(1). If the service charge so computed is less than one dollar for any month, then one dollar may be charged.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 4. This act takes effect only when Senate Bill No. 6061 or House Bill No. 2231 takes effect. If neither of these bills takes effect by December 31, 2003, this act is null and void in its entirety."
On page 1, line 1 of the title, after "fees;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "amending RCW 63.14.010 and 63.14.130; reenacting and amending RCW 46.70.180; and providing contingent effect."
and the same is herewith transmitted.
Milt H. Doumit, Secretary
There being no objection, the House concurred in the Senate amendment to SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2215 and advanced the bill as amended by the Senate to final passage.
FINAL PASSAGE OF HOUSE BILL AS SENATE AMENDED
Representatives Murray and Condotta spoke in favor of the passage of the bill.
The Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding) stated the question before the House to be final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2215 as amended by the Senate.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2215, as amended by the Senate and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 65, Nays - 32, Absent - 0, Excused - 1.
Voting yea: Representatives Armstrong, Bailey, Berkey, Campbell, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Condotta, Conway, Cooper, Darneille, Delvin, Dickerson, Dunshee, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Fromhold, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Hinkle, Holmquist, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Jarrett, Kagi, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Lantz, Linville, Lovick, McCoy, McDermott, McIntire, Miloscia, Moeller, Morris, Murray, Newhouse, O'Brien, Pettigrew, Priest, Quall, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Shabro, Simpson, Skinner, Sommers, Sullivan, Talcott, Tom, Upthegrove, Veloria, Wallace, Wood, Woods and Mr. Speaker - 65.
Voting nay: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Benson, Blake, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Carrell, Chandler, Clements, Cox, Crouse, DeBolt, Flannigan, Kristiansen, Mastin, McDonald, McMahan, McMorris, Mielke, Morrell, Nixon, Orcutt, Pearson, Pflug, Roach, Schindler, Schoesler, Sehlin and Sump - 32.
Excused: Representative Schual-Berke - 1.
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2215, as amended by the Senate, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
April 21, 2003
Mr. Speakers:
The Senate refuses to concur in the House amendment to SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5190 and asks the House to recede therefrom, and the same is herewith transmitted.
Milt H. Doumit, Secretary
There being no objection, the House receded from its position and advanced to final passage SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5190 without the House amendment.
Representatives Murray, Simpson and Cooper spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
Representatives Ericksen, DeBolt and Schoesler spoke against of passage of the bill.
The Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding) stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5190 without the House amendment.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5190 without the House amendment, and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 53, Nays - 44, Absent - 0, Excused - 1.
Voting yea: Representatives Berkey, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Conway, Cooper, Darneille, Dickerson, Dunshee, Edwards, Flannigan, Fromhold, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Kagi, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Lantz, Linville, Lovick, McCoy, McDermott, McDonald, McIntire, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Murray, O'Brien, Pettigrew, Priest, Quall, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Simpson, Sommers, Sullivan, Tom, Upthegrove, Veloria, Wallace, Wood and Mr. Speaker - 53.
Voting nay: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Armstrong, Bailey, Benson, Blake, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carrell, Chandler, Clements, Condotta, Cox, Crouse, DeBolt, Delvin, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Hinkle, Holmquist, Jarrett, Kristiansen, Mastin, McMahan, McMorris, Mielke, Newhouse, Nixon, Orcutt, Pearson, Pflug, Roach, Schindler, Schoesler, Sehlin, Shabro, Skinner, Sump, Talcott and Woods - 44.
Excused: Representative Schual-Berke - 1.
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5190, without the House amendment, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
April 21, 2003
Mr. Speakers:
The Senate refuses to concur in the House amendment to SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5497 and asks the House to recede therefrom.
Milt H. Doumit, Secretary
There being no objection, the House receded from its position and advanced to final passage SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5497 without the House amendment.
Representative Murray spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
The Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding) stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5497 without the House amendment.
Representative Murray spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5497 without the House amendment, and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 97, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 1.
Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Armstrong, Bailey, Benson, Berkey, Blake, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carrell, Chandler, Chase, Clements, Clibborn, Cody, Condotta, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, Darneille, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Dunshee, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Flannigan, Fromhold, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Hinkle, Holmquist, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Jarrett, Kagi, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Kristiansen, Lantz, Linville, Lovick, Mastin, McCoy, McDermott, McDonald, McIntire, McMahan, McMorris, Mielke, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Murray, Newhouse, Nixon, O'Brien, Orcutt, Pearson, Pettigrew, Pflug, Priest, Quall, Roach, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schoesler, Sehlin, Shabro, Simpson, Skinner, Sommers, Sullivan, Sump, Talcott, Tom, Upthegrove, Veloria, Wallace, Wood, Woods and Mr. Speaker - 97.
Excused: Representative Schual-Berke - 1.
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5497, without the House amendment, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
April 21, 2003
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate refuses to concur in the House amendment to SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5520 and asks the House to recede therefrom, and the same is herewith transmitted.
Milt H. Doumit, Secretary
There being no objection, the House receded from its position and advanced to final passage SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5520 without the House amendment.
Representative Simpson spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
The Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding) stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5520 without the House amendment.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5520 without the House amendment, and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 96, Nays - 1, Absent - 0, Excused - 1.
Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Armstrong, Bailey, Benson, Berkey, Blake, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carrell, Chandler, Chase, Clements, Clibborn, Cody, Condotta, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, Darneille, Delvin, Dickerson, Dunshee, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Flannigan, Fromhold, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Hinkle, Holmquist, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Jarrett, Kagi, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Kristiansen, Lantz, Linville, Lovick, Mastin, McCoy, McDermott, McDonald, McIntire, McMahan, McMorris, Mielke, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Murray, Newhouse, Nixon, O'Brien, Orcutt, Pearson, Pettigrew, Pflug, Priest, Quall, Roach, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schoesler, Sehlin, Shabro, Simpson, Skinner, Sommers, Sullivan, Sump, Talcott, Tom, Upthegrove, Veloria, Wallace, Wood, Woods and Mr. Speaker - 96.
Voting nay: Representative DeBolt - 1.
Excused: Representative Schual-Berke - 1.
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5520, without the House amendment, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
April 21, 2003
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate refuses to concur in the House amendment to SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5748 and asks the House to recede therefrom.
Milt H. Doumit, Secretary
There being no objection, the House receded from its position and advanced to final passage SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5748 without the House amendment.
Representatives Rockefeller, Wallace and Ericksen spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
The Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding) stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5748 without the House amendment.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5748 without the House amendment, and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 97, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 1.
Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Armstrong, Bailey, Benson, Berkey, Blake, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carrell, Chandler, Chase, Clements, Clibborn, Cody, Condotta, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, Darneille, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Dunshee, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Flannigan, Fromhold, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Hinkle, Holmquist, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Jarrett, Kagi, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Kristiansen, Lantz, Linville, Lovick, Mastin, McCoy, McDermott, McDonald, McIntire, McMahan, McMorris, Mielke, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Murray, Newhouse, Nixon, O'Brien, Orcutt, Pearson, Pettigrew, Pflug, Priest, Quall, Roach, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schoesler, Sehlin, Shabro, Simpson, Skinner, Sommers, Sullivan, Sump, Talcott, Tom, Upthegrove, Veloria, Wallace, Wood, Woods and Mr. Speaker - 97.
Excused: Representative Schual-Berke - 1.
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5748, without the House amendment, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
April 21, 2003
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate refuses to concur in the House amendment to ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 5450 and asks the House to recede therefrom, and the same is herewith transmitted.
Milt H. Doumit, Secretary
There being no objection, the rules were suspended and ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 5450 was returned to second reading for purpose of amendment.
SECOND READING
ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 5450, By Senators Horn, Jacobsen, Finkbeiner, Eide, Swecker, Reardon, Regala, Fairley, Kline, Fraser, Haugen, Keiser and Kohl-Welles
Providing incentives to reduce air pollution through the use of neighborhood electric vehicles.
Representative Murray moved the adoption of the following amendment (489):
On page 6, after line 25, insert the following:
"NEW SECTION. Sec. 6. A new section is added to chapter 46.04 RCW to read as follows:
"Motorized foot scooter" means a device with no more than two ten- inch or smaller diameter wheels that has handlebars, is designed to be stood or sat upon by the operator, and is powered by an internal combustion engine or electric motor that is capable of propelling the device with or without human propulsion.
For purposes of this section, a motor-driven cycle, a moped, an electric-assisted bicycle, or a motorcycle is not a motorized foot scooter.
Sec. 7. RCW 46.04.332 and 2002 c 247 s 4 are each amended to read as follows:
"Motor-driven cycle" means every motorcycle, including every motor scooter, with a motor that produces not to exceed five brake horsepower (developed by a prime mover, as measured by a brake applied to the driving shaft). A motor-driven cycle does not include a moped, a motorized foot scooter, or an electric personal assistive mobility device.
Sec. 8. RCW 46.16.010 and 2000 c 229 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) It is unlawful for a person to operate any vehicle over and along a public highway of this state without first having obtained and having in full force and effect a current and proper vehicle license and display vehicle license number plates therefor as by this chapter provided. Failure to make initial registration before operation on the highways of this state is a misdemeanor, and any person convicted thereof must be punished by a fine of no less than three hundred thirty dollars, no part of which may be suspended or deferred.
Failure to renew an expired registration before operation on the highways of this state is a traffic infraction.
(2) The licensing of a vehicle in another state by a resident of this state, as defined in RCW 46.16.028, evading the payment of any tax or license fee imposed in connection with registration, is a gross misdemeanor punishable as follows:
(a) For a first offense, up to one year in the county jail and a fine equal to twice the amount of delinquent taxes and fees, no part of which may be suspended or deferred;
(b) For a second or subsequent offense, up to one year in the county jail and a fine equal to four times the amount of delinquent taxes and fees, no part of which may be suspended or deferred;
(c) For fines levied under (b) of this subsection, an amount equal to the avoided taxes and fees owed will be deposited in the vehicle licensing fraud account created in the state treasury;
(d) The avoided taxes and fees shall be deposited and distributed in the same manner as if the taxes and fees were properly paid in a timely fashion.
(3) These provisions shall not apply to the following vehicles:
(a) Motorized foot scooters;
(b) Electric-assisted bicycles;
(((b))) (c) Farm vehicles if operated within a radius of fifteen miles of the farm where principally used or garaged, farm tractors and farm implements including trailers designed as cook or bunk houses used exclusively for animal herding temporarily operating or drawn upon the public highways, and trailers used exclusively to transport farm implements from one farm to another during the daylight hours or at night when such equipment has lights that comply with the law;
(((c))) (d) Spray or fertilizer applicator rigs designed and used exclusively for spraying or fertilization in the conduct of agricultural operations and not primarily for the purpose of transportation, and nurse rigs or equipment auxiliary to the use of and designed or modified for the fueling, repairing, or loading of spray and fertilizer applicator rigs and not used, designed, or modified primarily for the purpose of transportation;
(((d))) (e) Fork lifts operated during daylight hours on public highways adjacent to and within five hundred feet of the warehouses which they serve: PROVIDED FURTHER, That these provisions shall not apply to vehicles used by the state parks and recreation commission exclusively for park maintenance and operations upon public highways within state parks;
(((e))) (f) "Special highway construction equipment" defined as follows: Any vehicle which is designed and used primarily for grading of highways, paving of highways, earth moving, and other construction work on highways and which is not designed or used primarily for the transportation of persons or property on a public highway and which is only incidentally operated or moved over the highway. It includes, but is not limited to, road construction and maintenance machinery so designed and used such as portable air compressors, air drills, asphalt spreaders, bituminous mixers, bucket loaders, track laying tractors, ditchers, leveling graders, finishing machines, motor graders, paving mixers, road rollers, scarifiers, earth moving scrapers and carryalls, lighting plants, welders, pumps, power shovels and draglines, self- propelled and tractor-drawn earth moving equipment and machinery, including dump trucks and tractor-dump trailer combinations which either (i) are in excess of the legal width, or (ii) which, because of their length, height, or unladen weight, may not be moved on a public highway without the permit specified in RCW 46.44.090 and which are not operated laden except within the boundaries of the project limits as defined by the contract, and other similar types of construction equipment, or (iii) which are driven or moved upon a public highway only for the purpose of crossing such highway from one property to another, provided such movement does not exceed five hundred feet and the vehicle is equipped with wheels or pads which will not damage the roadway surface.
Exclusions:
"Special highway construction equipment" does not include any of the following:
Dump trucks originally designed to comply with the legal size and weight provisions of this code notwithstanding any subsequent modification which would require a permit, as specified in RCW 46.44.090, to operate such vehicles on a public highway, including trailers, truck-mounted transit mixers, cranes and shovels, or other vehicles designed for the transportation of persons or property to which machinery has been attached.
(4) The following vehicles, whether operated solo or in combination, are exempt from license registration and displaying license plates as required by this chapter:
(a) A converter gear used to convert a semitrailer into a trailer or a two-axle truck or tractor into a three or more axle truck or tractor or used in any other manner to increase the number of axles of a vehicle. Converter gear includes an auxiliary axle, booster axle, dolly, and jeep axle.
(b) A tow dolly that is used for towing a motor vehicle behind another motor vehicle. The front or rear wheels of the towed vehicle are secured to and rest on the tow dolly that is attached to the towing vehicle by a tow bar.
Sec. 9. RCW 46.20.500 and 2002 c 247 s 6 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) No person may drive a motorcycle or a motor-driven cycle unless such person has a valid driver's license specially endorsed by the director to enable the holder to drive such vehicles.
(2) However, a person sixteen years of age or older, holding a valid driver's license of any class issued by the state of the person's residence, may operate a moped without taking any special examination for the operation of a moped.
(3) No driver's license is required for operation of an electric- assisted bicycle if the operator is at least sixteen years of age. Persons under sixteen years of age may not operate an electric-assisted bicycle.
(4) No driver's license is required to operate an electric personal assistive mobility device.
(5) No driver's license is required to operate a motorized foot scooter. Motorized foot scooters may not be operated at any time from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise without reflectors of a type approved by the state patrol.
Sec. 10. RCW 46.37.530 and 1997 c 328 s 4 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) It is unlawful:
(a) For any person to operate a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle not equipped with mirrors on the left and right sides of the motorcycle which shall be so located as to give the driver a complete view of the highway for a distance of at least two hundred feet to the rear of the motorcycle or motor-driven cycle: PROVIDED, That mirrors shall not be required on any motorcycle or motor-driven cycle over twenty-five years old originally manufactured without mirrors and which has been restored to its original condition and which is being ridden to or from or otherwise in conjunction with an antique or classic motorcycle contest, show, or other such assemblage: PROVIDED FURTHER, That no mirror is required on any motorcycle manufactured prior to January 1, 1931;
(b) For any person to operate a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle which does not have a windshield unless wearing glasses, goggles, or a face shield of a type conforming to rules adopted by the state patrol;
(c) For any person to operate or ride upon a motorcycle, motor- driven cycle, motorized foot scooter, or moped on a state highway, county road, or city street unless wearing upon his or her head a protective helmet of a type conforming to rules adopted by the state patrol except when the vehicle is an antique motor-driven cycle or automobile that is licensed as a motorcycle or when the vehicle is equipped with seat belts and roll bars approved by the state patrol. The helmet must be equipped with either a neck or chin strap which shall be fastened securely while the motorcycle or motor-driven cycle is in motion. Persons operating electric-assisted bicycles shall comply with all laws and regulations related to the use of bicycle helmets;
(d) For any person to transport a child under the age of five on a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle;
(e) For any person to sell or offer for sale a motorcycle helmet which does not meet the requirements established by the state patrol.
(2) The state patrol is hereby authorized and empowered to adopt and amend rules, pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act, concerning the standards and procedures for conformance of rules adopted for glasses, goggles, face shields, and protective helmets.
Sec. 11. RCW 46.61.710 and 2002 c 247 s 7 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) No person shall operate a moped upon the highways of this state unless the moped has been assigned a moped registration number and displays a moped permit in accordance with the provisions of RCW 46.16.630.
(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a moped may not be operated on a bicycle path or trail, bikeway, equestrian trail, or hiking or recreational trail.
(3) Operation of a moped, electric personal assistive mobility device, or an electric-assisted bicycle on a fully controlled limited access highway is unlawful. Operation of a moped or an electric- assisted bicycle on a sidewalk is unlawful.
(4) Removal of any muffling device or pollution control device from a moped is unlawful.
(5) Subsections (1), (2), and (4) of this section do not apply to electric-assisted bicycles. Electric-assisted bicycles and motorized foot scooters may have access to highways of the state to the same extent as bicycles. Subject to subsection (6) of this section, electric-assisted bicycles and motorized foot scooters may be operated on a multipurpose trail or bicycle lane, but local jurisdictions may restrict or otherwise limit the access of electric-assisted bicycles and motorized foot scooters, and state agencies may regulate the use of motorized foot scooters on facilities and properties under their jurisdiction and control.
(6) Subsections (1) and (4) of this section do not apply to motorized foot scooters. Subsection (2) of this section applies to motorized foot scooters when the bicycle path, trail, bikeway, equestrian trail, or hiking or recreational trail was built or is maintained with federal highway transportation funds. Additionally, any new trail or bicycle path or readily identifiable existing trail or bicycle path not built or maintained with federal highway transportation funds may be used by persons operating motorized foot scooters only when appropriately signed.
(7) A person operating an electric personal assistive mobility device (EPAMD) shall obey all speed limits and shall yield the right- of-way to pedestrians and human-powered devices at all times. An operator must also give an audible signal before overtaking and passing a pedestrian. Except for the limitations of this subsection, persons operating an EPAMD have all the rights and duties of a pedestrian.
(((7))) (8) The use of an EPAMD may be regulated in the following circumstances:
(a) A municipality and the department of transportation may prohibit the operation of an EPAMD on public highways within their respective jurisdictions where the speed limit is greater than twenty- five miles per hour;
(b) A municipality may restrict the speed of an EPAMD in locations with congested pedestrian or nonmotorized traffic and where there is significant speed differential between pedestrians or nonmotorized traffic and EPAMD operators. The areas in this subsection must be designated by the city engineer or designee of the municipality. Municipalities shall not restrict the speed of an EPAMD in the entire community or in areas in which there is infrequent pedestrian traffic;
(c) A state agency or local government may regulate the operation of an EPAMD within the boundaries of any area used for recreation, open space, habitat, trails, or conservation purposes.
Sec. 12. RCW 46.81A.010 and 1988 c 227 s 2 are each amended to read as follows:
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.
(1) "Motorcycle skills education program" means a motorcycle rider skills training program to be administered by the department.
(2) "Department" means the department of licensing.
(3) "Director" means the director of licensing.
(4) "Motorcycle" means a motorcycle licensed under chapter 46.16 RCW, and does not include motorized bicycles, mopeds, scooters, motorized foot scooters, off-road motorcycles, motorized tricycles, side-car equipped motorcycles, or four-wheel all-terrain vehicles."
Renumber the remaining section consecutively and correct the title.
Representatives Murray, Wallace and Murray (again) spoke in favor of adoption of the amendment.
Representatives Ericksen and Armstrong spoke against the adoption of the amendment.
Division was demanded and the demand was sustained. The Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding) divided the House. The result of the division was 49 - YEAS; 48 -NAYS.
The amendment was adopted.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill as amended by the House, was placed on final passage.
Representative Sullivan spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
There being no objection, the House deferred action on ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 5450, and the bill held its placed on Third Reading.
SECOND READING
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5889, By Senate Committee on Agriculture (originally sponsored by Senators Swecker and Rasmussen)
Concerning a livestock nutrient management program.
The bill was read the second time. There being no objection, the committee amendment by the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources was adopted. (For committee amendment, see Journal, 82nd Day, April 4, 2003.)
Representative Linville moved the adoption of amendment (517):
Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:
"NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A livestock nutrient management program is essential to ensuring a healthy and productive livestock industry in Washington state. The goal of the program must be to provide clear guidance to livestock farms as to their responsibilities under state and federal law to protect water quality while maintaining a healthy business climate for these farms. The program should develop reasonable financial assistance resources, educational and technical assistance to meet these responsibilities, and provide for periodic inspection and enforcement actions to ensure compliance with state and federal water quality laws. The legislature intends that by 2006, there will be a fully functioning state program for concentrated animal feeding operations in the state, and that this program will be a single program for all livestock sectors.
The legislature finds that a livestock nutrient management program is necessary to address the federal rule changes with which livestock operations must comply. Furthermore, budgetary conditions demand efficient and effective governance. In addition, many of the existing requirements and goals for dairy farms will be completed by December 2003, and revisions will be needed.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. (1) A livestock nutrient management program development and oversight committee is created comprised of the following members, appointed as follows:
(a) The director of the department of agriculture, or the director's designee, who shall serve as committee chair;
(b) The director of the department of ecology, or the director's designee;
(c) A representative of the United States environmental protection agency, appointed by the regional director of the agency unless the agency chooses not to be represented on the committee;
(d) A representative of commercial shellfish growers, nominated by an organization representing these growers, appointed by the governor;
(e) A representative of an environmental interest organization with familiarity and expertise in water quality issues, appointed by the governor;
(f) A representative of tribal governments as nominated by an organization representing tribal governments, appointed by the governor;
(g) A representative of Washington State University appointed by the dean of the college of agriculture and home economics;
(h) A representative of the Washington association of conservation districts, appointed by the association's board of officers;
(i) Three representatives of dairy producers nominated by a statewide organization representing dairy producers in the state, appointed by the governor;
(j) Two representatives of beef cattle producers nominated by a statewide organization representing beef cattle producers in the state, appointed by the governor;
(k) One representative of poultry producers nominated by a statewide organization representing poultry producers in the state, appointed by the governor;
(l) One representative of the commercial cattle feedlots nominated by a statewide organization representing commercial cattle feedlots in the state, appointed by the governor; and
(m) A representative of any other segment of the livestock industry determined by the director of agriculture to be subject to federal rules regulating animal feeding or concentrated animal feeding operations.
(2) The state department of agriculture shall provide staff for the committee. The department of agriculture may request staff assistance be assigned by the United States environmental protection agency to assist the director in staffing the committee.
(3) The committee shall establish a work plan that includes a list of tasks and a projected completion date for each task.
(4) The committee may establish a subcommittee for each of the major industry segments that is covered by the recently adopted federal regulations that pertain to animal feeding operations and concentrated animal feeding operations. The subcommittee shall be composed of selected members of the full committee and additional representatives from that major segment of the livestock industry as determined by the director. The committee shall assign tasks to the subcommittees and shall establish dates for each subcommittee to report back to the full committee.
(5) The committee shall examine the recently adopted federal regulations that provide for the regulation of animal feeding operations and concentrated animal feeding operations and develop a program to be administered by the department of agriculture that meets the requirements and time frames contained in the federal rules. Elements that the committee shall evaluate include:
(a) A process for adopting standards and for developing plans for each operation that meet these standards;
(b) A process for revising current national pollution discharge elimination system permits currently held by livestock operations and to transition these permits into the new system; and
(c) In consultation with the director, a determination of what other work is needed and what other institutional relationships are needed or desirable. The committee shall consult with representatives of the statewide association of conservation districts regarding any functions or activities that are proposed to be provided through local conservation districts.
(6) The committee shall review and comment on proposals for grants from the livestock nutrient management account created in RCW 90.64.150.
(7) The committee shall develop draft proposed legislation that includes:
(a) Statutory changes, including a time line to achieve the phased- in levels of regulation under federal law, to comply with the minimum requirements under federal law and the minimum requirements under chapter 90.48 RCW. These changes must meet the requirements necessary to enable the department of agriculture and the department of ecology to pursue the United States environmental protection agency's approval of the transfer of the permitting program as it relates to the concentrated animal feeding operations from the department of ecology to the department of agriculture;
(b) Statutory changes necessitated by the transfer of functions under chapter 90.64 RCW from the department of ecology to the department of agriculture;
(c) Continued inspection of dairy operations at least once every two years;
(d) An outreach and education program to inform the various animal feeding operations and concentrated animal feeding operations of the program's elements; and
(e) Annual reporting to the legislature on the progress of the state strategy for implementing the animal feeding operation and concentrated animal feeding operation.
(8) The committee shall provide a report by December 1, 2003, to appropriate committees of the legislature that includes the results of the committee's evaluation under subsection (5) of this section and draft legislation to initiate the program.
(9) This section expires June 30, 2006.
Sec. 3. RCW 90.64.030 and 2002 c 327 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) Under the inspection program established in RCW 90.64.023, the department may investigate a dairy farm to determine whether the operation is discharging pollutants or has a record of discharging pollutants into surface or ground waters of the state. Upon concluding an investigation, the department shall make a written report of its findings, including the results of any water quality measurements, photographs, or other pertinent information, and provide a copy of the report to the dairy producer within twenty days of the investigation.
(2) The department shall investigate a written complaint filed with the department within three working days and shall make a written report of its findings including the results of any water quality measurements, photographs, or other pertinent information. Within twenty days of receiving a written complaint, a copy of the findings shall be provided to the dairy producer subject to the complaint, and to the complainant if the person gave his or her name and address to the department at the time the complaint was filed.
(3) The department may consider past complaints against the same dairy farm from the same person and the results of its previous inspections, and has the discretion to decide whether to conduct an inspection if:
(a) The same or a similar complaint or complaints have been filed against the same dairy farm within the immediately preceding six-month period; and
(b) The department made a determination that the activity that was the subject of the prior complaint was not a violation.
(4) If the decision of the department is not to conduct an inspection, it shall document the decision and the reasons for the decision within twenty days. The department shall provide the decision to the complainant if the name and address were provided to the department, and to the dairy producer subject to the complaint, and the department shall place the decision in the department's administrative records.
(5) The report of findings of any inspection conducted as the result of either an oral or a written complaint shall be placed in the department's administrative records. Only findings of violations shall be entered into the data base identified in RCW 90.64.130.
(6) A dairy farm that is determined to be a significant contributor of pollution based on actual water quality tests, photographs, or other pertinent information is subject to the provisions of this chapter and to the enforcement provisions of chapters 43.05 and 90.48 RCW, including civil penalties levied under RCW 90.48.144.
(7) If the department determines that an unresolved water quality problem from a dairy farm requires immediate corrective action, the department shall notify the producer and the district in which the problem is located. When corrective actions are required to address such unresolved water quality problems, the department shall provide copies of all final dairy farm inspection reports and documentation of all formal regulatory and enforcement actions taken by the department against that particular dairy farm to the local conservation district and to the appropriate dairy farm within twenty days.
(8) For a violation of water quality laws that is a first offense for a dairy producer, the penalty may be waived to allow the producer to come into compliance with water quality laws. The department shall record all legitimate violations and subsequent enforcement actions.
(9) A discharge, including a storm water discharge, to surface waters of the state shall not be considered a violation of this chapter, chapter 90.48 RCW, or chapter 173-201A WAC, and shall therefore not be enforceable by the department of ecology or a third party, if at the time of the discharge, a violation is not occurring under RCW 90.64.010(18). In addition, a dairy producer shall not be held liable for violations of this chapter, chapter 90.48 RCW, chapter 173-201A WAC, or the federal clean water act due to the discharge of dairy nutrients to waters of the state resulting from spreading these materials on lands other than where the nutrients were generated, when the nutrients are spread by persons other than the dairy producer or the dairy producer's agent.
(10) As provided under RCW 7.48.305, agricultural activities associated with the management of dairy nutrients are presumed to be reasonable and shall not be found to constitute a nuisance unless the activity has a substantial adverse effect on public health and safety.
(11) This section specifically acknowledges that if a holder of a general or individual national pollutant discharge elimination system permit complies with the permit and the dairy nutrient management plan conditions for appropriate land application practices, the permit provides compliance with the federal clean water act and acts as a shield against citizen or agency enforcement for any additions of pollutants to waters of the state or of the United States as authorized by the permit.
(12) A dairy producer who fails to have an approved dairy nutrient management plan by July 1, 2002, or a certified dairy nutrient management plan by December 31, 2003, and for which no appeals have been filed with the pollution control hearings board, is in violation of this chapter. Each month beyond these deadlines that a dairy producer is out of compliance with the requirement for either plan approval or plan certification shall be considered separate violations of chapter 90.64 RCW that may be subject to penalties. Such penalties may not exceed one hundred dollars per month for each violation up to a combined total of five thousand dollars. The department has discretion in imposing penalties for failure to meet deadlines for plan approval or plan certification if the failure to comply is due to lack of state funding for implementation of the program. Failure to register as required in RCW 90.64.017 shall subject a dairy producer to a maximum penalty of one hundred dollars. Penalties shall be levied by the department.
Sec. 4. RCW 90.64.120 and 1993 c 221 s 13 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) Nothing in this chapter shall affect the ((department's)) department of ecology's authority or responsibility to administer or enforce the national pollutant discharge elimination system permits for operators of concentrated dairy animal feeding operations, where required by federal regulations or to administer the provisions of chapter 90.48 RCW.
(2) Unless the department of ecology delegates its authority under chapter 90.48 RCW to the department of agriculture pursuant to RCW 90.48.260, and until any such delegation of authority receives federal approval, the transfer specified in section 6 of this act shall not preclude the department of ecology from taking action related to animal feeding operations or concentrated animal feeding operations to protect water quality pursuant to its authority in chapter 90.48 RCW. Before taking such actions, the department of ecology shall notify the department of agriculture.
Sec. 5. RCW 90.64.150 and 1998 c 262 s 15 are each amended to read as follows:
The ((dairy waste)) livestock nutrient management account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from monetary penalties levied pursuant to violations of this chapter must be deposited into the account. Expenditures from the account may be used only ((for the commission)) to provide grants ((to local conservation districts for the sole purpose of assisting dairy producers to develop and fully implement dairy nutrient management plans)) for research or education proposals that assist livestock operations to achieve compliance with state and federal water quality laws. The director of agriculture shall accept and prioritize research proposals and education proposals. Only the ((chairman of the commission)) director or the ((chairman's)) director's designee may authorize expenditures from the account. The account is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but an appropriation is not required for expenditures.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 6. A new section is added to chapter 90.64 RCW to read as follows:
(1) All powers, duties, and functions of the department of ecology pertaining to chapter 90.64 RCW are transferred to the department of agriculture. All references to the director of ecology or the department of ecology in the Revised Code of Washington shall be construed to mean the director of agriculture or the department of agriculture when referring to the functions transferred in this section.
(2)(a) All reports, documents, surveys, books, records, files, papers, or written material in the possession of the department of ecology pertaining to the powers, functions, and duties transferred shall be delivered to the custody of the department of agriculture. All cabinets, furniture, office equipment, motor vehicles, and other tangible property employed by the department of ecology in carrying out the powers, functions, and duties transferred shall be made available to the department of agriculture. All funds, credits, or other assets held in connection with the powers, functions, and duties transferred shall be assigned to the department of agriculture.
(b) Any appropriations made to the department of ecology for carrying out the powers, functions, and duties transferred shall, on the effective date of this section, be transferred and credited to the department of agriculture.
(c) Whenever any question arises as to the transfer of any funds, books, documents, records, papers, files, equipment, or other tangible property used or held in the exercise of the powers and the performance of the duties and functions transferred, the director of financial management shall make a determination as to the proper allocation and certify the same to the state agencies concerned.
(3) All rules and all pending business before the department of ecology pertaining to the powers, functions, and duties transferred shall be continued and acted upon by the department of agriculture. All existing contracts and obligations shall remain in full force and shall be performed by the department of agriculture.
(4) The transfer of the powers, duties, and functions of the department of ecology shall not affect the validity of any act performed before the effective date of this section.
(5) If apportionments of budgeted funds are required because of the transfers directed by this section, the director of financial management shall certify the apportionments to the agencies affected, the state auditor, and the state treasurer. Each of these shall make the appropriate transfer and adjustments in funds and appropriation accounts and equipment records in accordance with the certification.
Sec. 7. RCW 90.48.260 and 1988 c 220 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:
The department of ecology is hereby designated as the State Water Pollution Control Agency for all purposes of the federal clean water act as it exists on February 4, 1987, and is hereby authorized to participate fully in the programs of the act as well as to take all action necessary to secure to the state the benefits and to meet the requirements of that act. With regard to the national estuary program established by section 320 of that act, the department shall exercise its responsibility jointly with the Puget Sound water quality authority. The department of ecology may delegate its authority under this chapter, including its national pollutant discharge elimination permit system authority and duties regarding animal feeding operations and concentrated animal feeding operations, to the department of agriculture through a memorandum of understanding. Until any such delegation receives federal approval, the department of agriculture's adoption or issuance of animal feeding operation and concentrated animal feeding operation rules, permits, programs, and directives pertaining to water quality shall be accomplished after reaching agreement with the director of the department of ecology. Adoption or issuance and implementation shall be accomplished so that compliance with such animal feeding operation and concentrated animal feeding operation rules, permits, programs, and directives will achieve compliance with all federal and state water pollution control laws. The powers granted herein include, among others, and notwithstanding any other provisions of chapter 90.48 RCW or otherwise, the following:
(1) Complete authority to establish and administer a comprehensive state point source waste discharge or pollution discharge elimination permit program which will enable the department to qualify for full participation in any national waste discharge or pollution discharge elimination permit system and will allow the department to be the sole agency issuing permits required by such national system operating in the state of Washington subject to the provisions of RCW 90.48.262(2). Program elements authorized herein may include, but are not limited to: (a) Effluent treatment and limitation requirements together with timing requirements related thereto; (b) applicable receiving water quality standards requirements; (c) requirements of standards of performance for new sources; (d) pretreatment requirements; (e) termination and modification of permits for cause; (f) requirements for public notices and opportunities for public hearings; (g) appropriate relationships with the secretary of the army in the administration of his responsibilities which relate to anchorage and navigation, with the administrator of the environmental protection agency in the performance of his duties, and with other governmental officials under the federal clean water act; (h) requirements for inspection, monitoring, entry, and reporting; (i) enforcement of the program through penalties, emergency powers, and criminal sanctions; (j) a continuing planning process; and (k) user charges.
(2) The power to establish and administer state programs in a manner which will insure the procurement of moneys, whether in the form of grants, loans, or otherwise; to assist in the construction, operation, and maintenance of various water pollution control facilities and works; and the administering of various state water pollution control management, regulatory, and enforcement programs.
(3) The power to develop and implement appropriate programs pertaining to continuing planning processes, area-wide waste treatment management plans, and basin planning.
The governor shall have authority to perform those actions required of him or her by the federal clean water act.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 8. Such actions as are necessary to make the appointments to the committee created in section 2 of this act shall be taken before July 1, 2003, to make the appointments on that date.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 9. Sections 2 and 6 of this act are necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and take effect July 1, 2003."
Correct the title.
Representatives Linville and Schoesler spoke in favor of the adoption of the amendment.
The amendment was adopted.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill as amended by the House, was placed on final passage.
Representatives Linville and Schoesler spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
The Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding) stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5889 as amended by the House.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5889, as amended by the House, and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 97, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 1.
Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Armstrong, Bailey, Benson, Berkey, Blake, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carrell, Chandler, Chase, Clements, Clibborn, Cody, Condotta, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, Darneille, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Dunshee, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Flannigan, Fromhold, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Hinkle, Holmquist, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Jarrett, Kagi, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Kristiansen, Lantz, Linville, Lovick, Mastin, McCoy, McDermott, McDonald, McIntire, McMahan, McMorris, Mielke, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Murray, Newhouse, Nixon, O'Brien, Orcutt, Pearson, Pettigrew, Pflug, Priest, Quall, Roach, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schoesler, Sehlin, Shabro, Simpson, Skinner, Sommers, Sullivan, Sump, Talcott, Tom, Upthegrove, Veloria, Wallace, Wood, Woods and Mr. Speaker - 97.
Excused: Representative Schual-Berke - 1.
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5889, as amended by the House, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.
The Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding) called upon Representative McDermott to preside.
There being no objection, the House reverted to the fifth order of business.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
HB 2267 Prime Sponsor, Representative Gombosky: Providing revenue for the student achievement fund and the health services account. Reported by Committee on Finance
MAJORITY recommendation: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by Representatives Gombosky, Chairman; McIntire, Vice Chairman; Conway; Morris and Santos.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Cairnes, Ranking Minority Member; Orcutt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ahern and Roach.
April 26, 2003
ESSB 5247 Prime Sponsor, Senate Committee On Highways & Transportation: Authorizing alternative local option fuel taxes. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Murray, Chairman; Rockefeller, Vice Chairman; Ericksen, Ranking Minority Member; Jarrett, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Armstrong; Bailey; Campbell; Clibborn; Cooper; Dickerson; Edwards; Flannigan; Hankins; Hatfield; Hudgins; Kristiansen; Lovick; Mielke; Morris; Nixon; Romero; Schindler; Shabro; Simpson; Sullivan; Wallace; Wood and Woods.
April 26, 2003
SB 5769 Prime Sponsor, Senator Horn: Authorizing bond authority for regional transportation investment districts. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Murray, Chairman; Rockefeller, Vice Chairman; Ericksen, Ranking Minority Member; Jarrett, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Armstrong; Bailey; Campbell; Clibborn; Cooper; Dickerson; Edwards; Flannigan; Hankins; Hatfield; Hudgins; Kristiansen; Lovick; Mielke; Morris; Nixon; Romero; Schindler; Shabro; Simpson; Sullivan; Wallace; Wood and Woods.
April 26, 2003
SSB 6051 Prime Sponsor, Senate Committee On Ways & Means: Decreasing the payment period for excise taxes. Reported by Committee on Finance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass. Signed by Representatives Gombosky, Chairman; McIntire, Vice Chairman; Conway; Morris and Santos.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Cairnes, Ranking Minority Member; Orcutt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ahern and Roach.
April 26, 2003
SB 6056 Prime Sponsor, Senator Haugen: Adjusting fees, taxes, and penalties for pilots and aircraft. Reported by Committee on Transportation
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended.
Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:
"Sec. 1. RCW 47.68.233 and 2000 c 176 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:
The department shall require that every pilot who is a resident of this state and every nonresident pilot who regularly operates any aircraft in this state be registered with the department. The department shall charge an annual fee ((not to exceed ten dollars)) of fifteen dollars for each registration. All registration certificates issued under this section shall be renewed annually during the month of the registrant's birthdate.
The registration fee imposed by this section shall be used by the department for the purpose of (a) search and rescue of lost and downed aircraft and airmen under the direction and supervision of the secretary, (b) safety and education, and (c) volunteer recognition and support.
Registration shall be effected by filing with the department a certified written statement that contains the information reasonably required by the department. The department shall issue certificates of registration and in connection therewith shall prescribe requirements for the possession and exhibition of the certificates.
The provisions of this section do not apply to:
(1) A pilot who operates an aircraft exclusively in the service of any government or any political subdivision thereof, including the government of the United States, any state, territory, or possession of the United States, or the District of Columbia;
(2) A pilot registered under the laws of a foreign country;
(3) A pilot engaged exclusively in commercial flying constituting an act of interstate or foreign commerce;
(4) A person piloting an aircraft equipped with fully functioning dual controls when a licensed instructor is in full charge of one set of the controls and the flight is solely for instruction or for the demonstration of the aircraft to a bona fide prospective purchaser.
Failure to register as provided in this section is a violation of RCW 47.68.230 and subjects the offender to the penalties incident thereto.
Sec. 2. RCW 47.68.234 and 1993 c 208 s 3 are each amended to read as follows:
The department shall require that every airman or airwoman that is not registered under RCW 47.68.233 and who is a resident of this state, or every nonresident airman or airwoman who is regularly performing duties as an airman or airwoman within this state, be registered with the department. The department shall charge an annual fee ((not to exceed ten dollars)) of fifteen dollars for each registration. A registration certificate issued under this section is to be renewed annually during the month of the registrant's birthdate.
The department shall use the registration fee imposed under this section for the purposes of: (1) Search and rescue of lost and downed aircraft and airmen or airwomen under the direction and supervision of the secretary; and (2) safety and education.
Registration is ((affected [effected])) effected by filing with the department a certified written statement that contains the information reasonably required by the department. The department shall issue certificates of registration and, in connection with the certificates, shall provide requirements for the possession and exhibition of the certificates.
Failure to register as provided in this section is a violation of RCW 47.68.230 and subjects the offender to the penalties incident to this section.
Sec. 3. RCW 47.68.240 and 2000 c 229 s 2 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter, or any of the rules, regulations, or orders issued pursuant thereto, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished as provided under chapter 9A.20 RCW, except that any person violating any of the provisions of RCW 47.68.220, 47.68.230, or 47.68.255 shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor which shall be punished as provided under chapter 9A.20 RCW. In addition to, or in lieu of, the penalties provided in this section, or as a condition to the suspension of a sentence which may be imposed pursuant thereto, for violations of RCW 47.68.220 and 47.68.230, the court in its discretion may prohibit the violator from operating an aircraft within the state for such period as it may determine but not to exceed one year. Violation of the duly imposed prohibition of the court may be treated as a separate offense under this section or as a contempt of court.
(2) In addition to the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, failure to register an aircraft, as required by this chapter, is subject to a civil penalty of one hundred dollars per aircraft for the first violation. Subsequent violations in the same year are subject to the following civil penalties:
(a) For the second violation, a civil penalty of two hundred dollars per aircraft;
(b) For the third and subsequent violations, a civil penalty of four hundred dollars per aircraft.
(3) In addition to the provisions in subsection (1) of this section, failure to register as a pilot, airman, or airwoman, as required by this chapter, is subject to a civil penalty of four times the fees that are due.
(4) The revenue from penalties prescribed in subsection (2) of this section must be deposited into the aeronautics account under RCW 82.42.090. The revenue from penalties prescribed in subsection (3) of this section must be deposited into the aircraft search and rescue, safety, and education account under RCW 47.68.236.
Sec. 4. RCW 47.68.250 and 1999 c 302 s 2 are each amended to read as follows:
Every aircraft shall be registered with the department for each calendar year in which the aircraft is operated or is based within this state. A fee of ((eight)) fifteen dollars shall be charged for each such registration and each annual renewal thereof.
Possession of the appropriate effective federal certificate, permit, rating, or license relating to ownership and airworthiness of the aircraft, and payment of the excise tax imposed by Title 82 RCW for the privilege of using the aircraft within this state during the year for which the registration is sought, and payment of the registration fee required by this section shall be the only requisites for registration of an aircraft under this section.
The registration fee imposed by this section shall be payable to and collected by the secretary. The fee for any calendar year must be paid during the month of January, and shall be collected by the secretary at the time of the collection by him or her of the said excise tax. If the secretary is satisfied that the requirements for registration of the aircraft have been met, he or she shall thereupon issue to the owner of the aircraft a certificate of registration therefor. The secretary shall pay to the state treasurer the registration fees collected under this section, which registration fees shall be credited to the aeronautics account in the transportation fund.
It shall not be necessary for the registrant to provide the secretary with originals or copies of federal certificates, permits, ratings, or licenses. The secretary shall issue certificates of registration, or such other evidences of registration or payment of fees as he or she may deem proper; and in connection therewith may prescribe requirements for the possession and exhibition of such certificates or other evidences.
The provisions of this section shall not apply to:
(1) An aircraft owned by and used exclusively in the service of any government or any political subdivision thereof, including the government of the United States, any state, territory, or possession of the United States, or the District of Columbia, which is not engaged in carrying persons or property for commercial purposes;
(2) An aircraft registered under the laws of a foreign country;
(3) An aircraft which is owned by a nonresident and registered in another state: PROVIDED, That if said aircraft shall remain in and/or be based in this state for a period of ninety days or longer it shall not be exempt under this section;
(4) An aircraft engaged principally in commercial flying constituting an act of interstate or foreign commerce;
(5) An aircraft owned by the commercial manufacturer thereof while being operated for test or experimental purposes, or for the purpose of training crews for purchasers of the aircraft;
(6) An aircraft being held for sale, exchange, delivery, test, or demonstration purposes solely as stock in trade of an aircraft dealer licensed under Title 14 RCW;
(7) An aircraft based within the state that is in an unairworthy condition, is not operated within the registration period, and has obtained a written exemption issued by the secretary.
The secretary shall be notified within ((one week)) thirty days of any change in ownership of a registered aircraft. The notification shall contain the N, NC, NR, NL, or NX number of the aircraft, the full name and address of the former owner, and the full name and address of the new owner. For failure to so notify the secretary, the registration of that aircraft may be canceled by the secretary, subject to reinstatement upon application and payment of a reinstatement fee of ten dollars by the new owner.
((A municipality or port district that owns, operates, or leases an airport, as defined in RCW 47.68.020, with the intent to operate, shall require from an aircraft owner proof of aircraft registration or proof of intent to register an aircraft as a condition of leasing or selling tiedown or hangar space for an aircraft. The airport shall inform the lessee or purchaser of the tiedown or hangar space of the state law requiring registration and direct the person to comply with the state law if the person has not already done so. The airport may lease or sell tiedown or hangar space to owners of nonregistered aircraft after presenting them with the appropriate state registration forms. It is then the responsibility of the lessee or purchaser to register the aircraft. The airport shall report to the department's aviation division at the end of each month, the names, addresses, and "N" numbers of those aircraft owners not yet registered)) A municipality or port district that owns, operates, or leases an airport, as defined in RCW 47.68.020, with the intent to operate, shall require from an aircraft owner proof of aircraft registration as a condition of leasing or selling tiedown or hanger space for an aircraft. It is the responsibility of the lessee or purchaser to register the aircraft. The airport shall work with the aviation division to assist in its efforts to register aircraft by providing information about based aircraft on an annual basis as requested by the division.
Sec. 5. RCW 82.42.020 and 1996 c 104 s 13 are each amended to read as follows:
There is hereby levied, and there shall be collected by every distributor of aircraft fuel, an excise tax at the rate ((computed under RCW 82.42.025)) of ten cents on each gallon of aircraft fuel sold, delivered or used in this state: PROVIDED HOWEVER, That such aircraft fuel excise tax shall not apply to fuel for aircraft that both operate from a private, non-state-funded airfield during at least ninety-five percent of the aircraft's normal use and are used principally for the application of pesticides, herbicides, or other agricultural chemicals and shall not apply to fuel for emergency medical air transport entities: PROVIDED FURTHER, That there shall be collected from every consumer or user of aircraft fuel either the use tax imposed by RCW 82.12.020, as amended, or the retail sales tax imposed by RCW 82.08.020, as amended, collection procedure to be as prescribed by law and/or rule or regulation of the department of revenue. The taxes imposed by this chapter shall be collected and paid to the state but once in respect to any aircraft fuel.
The tax required by this chapter, to be collected by the seller, is held in trust by the seller until paid to the department, and a seller who appropriates or converts the tax collected to his or her own use or to any use other than the payment of the tax to the extent that the money required to be collected is not available for payment on the due date as prescribed in this chapter is guilty of a felony, or gross misdemeanor in accordance with the theft and anticipatory provisions of Title 9A RCW. A person, partnership, corporation, or corporate officer who fails to collect the tax imposed by this section, or who has collected the tax and fails to pay it to the department in the manner prescribed by this chapter, is personally liable to the state for the amount of the tax.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 6. RCW 82.42.025 (Computation of aircraft fuel tax rate) and 1983 c 49 s 2 & 1982 1st ex.s. c 25 s 3 are each repealed.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 7. This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect July 1, 2003."
Signed by Representatives Murray, Chairman; Rockefeller, Vice Chairman; Jarrett, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Clibborn; Cooper; Dickerson; Edwards; Flannigan; Hankins; Hatfield; Hudgins; Lovick; Morris; Romero; Shabro; Simpson; Sullivan; Wallace and Wood.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Ericksen, Ranking Minority Member; Anderson; Armstrong; Bailey; Campbell; Kristiansen; Mielke; Nixon; Schindler and Woods.
April 26, 2003
SSB 6058 Prime Sponsor, Senate Committee On Ways & Means: Modifying the distribution of state property taxes. Reported by Committee on Finance
MAJORITY recommendation: Do pass as amended.
Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:
"Sec. 1. RCW 84.52.068 and 2001 c 3 s 5 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) A portion of the proceeds of the state property tax levy shall be distributed to school districts in the amounts and in the manner provided in this section.
(2) The amount of the distribution to each school district shall be based upon the average number of full-time equivalent students in the school district during the previous school year, and shall be calculated as follows:
(((a))) Out of taxes collected in calendar years 2001 through and including 2003, an annual amount equal to one hundred forty dollars per each full-time equivalent student in all school districts shall be deposited in the student achievement fund to be distributed to each school district based on one hundred forty dollars per full-time equivalent student in the school district for each year beginning with the school year 2001-2002 and through the end of the 2003-04 school year.
(((b) Out of taxes collected in calendar year 2004, an annual amount equal to four hundred fifty dollars per full-time equivalent student in all school districts shall be deposited in the student achievement fund to be distributed to each school district based on four hundred fifty dollars per full-time equivalent student for each year beginning with the school year 2004-2005. Each subsequent year, the amount deposited shall be adjusted for inflation as defined in RCW 43.135.025(7).))
(3) Beginning with school year 2004-05, the amount deposited in the student achievement fund for distribution to school districts on a per full-time-equivalent student basis shall be determined as set forth in section 2 of this act.
(4) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall verify the average number of full-time equivalent students in each school district from the previous school year, as reported to the office of the superintendent of public instruction through August 31st of the previous school year, to the state treasurer by ((August)) September 1st of each year through 2003.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. A new section is added to chapter 28A.505 RCW to read as follows:
Distributions to school districts from the student achievement fund created in RCW 43.135.045 shall be based on the average number of full- time equivalent students in the school district during the previous school year for the purposes set forth in RCW 28A.505.210 as follows:
(1) For the 2003-04 school year, moneys in the student achievement fund shall be distributed on the basis of an equal amount per full-time equivalent student as provided in RCW 84.52.068 and 43.135.045(5);
(2) For the 2004-05 school year, moneys in the student achievement fund shall be distributed on the basis of an equal amount per full-time equivalent student as provided in the omnibus operating appropriations act;
(3) For the 2005-06 school year, the legislature shall appropriate an annual amount equal to three hundred fifty dollars per full-time equivalent student to the superintendent of public instruction for distribution to each school district based on three hundred fifty dollars per full-time equivalent student;
(4) For the 2006-07 school year, the legislature shall appropriate an annual amount equal to four hundred dollars per full-time equivalent student to the superintendent of public instruction for distribution to each school district based on four hundred dollars per full-time equivalent student;
(5) For the 2007-08 school year, the legislature shall appropriate an annual amount equal to four hundred fifty dollars per full-time equivalent student to the superintendent of public instruction for distribution to each school district based on four hundred fifty dollars per full-time equivalent student;
(6) Each subsequent year following the 2007-08 school year, the per student distributions shall be adjusted for inflation as defined in RCW 43.135.025(8);
(7) The distributions shall be based on the average number of full- time equivalent students in each school district during the previous school year as reported to the office of the superintendent of public instruction by August 31st of the previous school year; and
(8) Beginning with the 2005-06 school year, if revenues into the student achievement fund from sources other than state property tax revenues are not sufficient to fund the distributions under this section, the state treasurer shall deposit into the student achievement fund for distribution to school districts state property tax revenues sufficient to fully fund the per student distributions under this section no later than August 15th of each year. The amount transferred under this subsection shall be the amount necessary to fully fund the per student distributions for the current school year."
Correct the title.
Signed by Representatives Gombosky, Chairman; McIntire, Vice Chairman; Conway; Morris and Santos.
MINORITY recommendation: Do not pass. Signed by Representatives Cairnes, Ranking Minority Member; Orcutt, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Ahern and Roach.
There being no objection, the bills listed on the day's committee reports sheet under the fifth order of business were placed on the Second Reading calendar.
The Speaker (Representative McDermott presiding) called upon Representative Lovick to preside.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
April 26, 2003
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has concurred in the House amendment to the following bills and passed the bills as amended by the House:
ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 5073,
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5178,
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5545,
ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 5991,
and the same are herewith transmitted.
Milt H. Doumit, Secretary
A request from the Republican caucus was made to suspend the rules and immediately consider HOUSE BILL NO. 2158 on Second Reading.
The Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding) stated the question before the House to be a request to suspend the rules and to immediately consider House Bill No. 2158 on Second Reading.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the motion to suspend the rules and to immediately consider House Bill No. 2158 on Second Reading and the motion failed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 46, Nays - 52, Absent - 0, Excused - 0.
Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Armstrong, Bailey, Benson, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carrell, Chandler, Clements, Condotta, Cox, Crouse, DeBolt, Delvin, Ericksen, Hinkle, Holmquist, Jarrett, Kristiansen, Mastin, McDonald, McMahan, McMorris, Mielke, Morris, Newhouse, Nixon, Orcutt, Pearson, Pflug, Priest, Roach, Schindler, Schoesler, Sehlin, Shabro, Skinner, Sump, Talcott, Tom and Woods - 46.
Voting nay: Representatives Berkey, Blake, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Conway, Cooper, Darneille, Dickerson, Dunshee, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Flannigan, Fromhold, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Kagi, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Lantz, Linville, Lovick, McCoy, McDermott, McIntire, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Murray, O'Brien, Pettigrew, Quall, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schual-Berke, Simpson, Sommers, Sullivan, Upthegrove, Veloria, Wallace, Wood and Mr. Speaker - 52.
There being no objection, the House advanced to the sixth order of business.
SECOND READING
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5404, By Senate Committee on Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senator Rossi; by request of Governor Locke)
Making 2003-05 operating appropriations.
The bill was read the second time.
There being no objection, the committee amendment by the Committee on Appropriation was before the House for purpose of amendment. (For committee amendment, see Journal, 101st Day, April 23, 2003.)
With the consent of the House, amendments (520), (525), (526), (528) and (529) were deferred.
Representative Sehlin moved the adoption of amendment (521) to the committee amendment:
Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:
"NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. (1) A budget is hereby adopted and, subject to the provisions set forth in the following sections, the several amounts specified in parts I through VIII of this act, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to accomplish the purposes designated, are hereby appropriated and authorized to be incurred for salaries, wages, and other expenses of the agencies and offices of the state and for other specified purposes for the fiscal biennium beginning July 1, 2003, and ending June 30, 2005, except as otherwise provided, out of the several funds of the state hereinafter named.
(2) Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this act.
(a) "Fiscal year 2004" or "FY 2004" means the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004.
(b) "Fiscal year 2005" or "FY 2005" means the fiscal year ending June 30, 2005.
(c) "FTE" means full time equivalent.
(d) "Lapse" or "revert" means the amount shall return to an unappropriated status.
(e) "Provided solely" means the specified amount may be spent only for the specified purpose. Unless otherwise specifically authorized in this act, any portion of an amount provided solely for a specified purpose which is unnecessary to fulfill the specified purpose shall lapse.
PART I
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
NEW SECTION. Sec. 101. FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,857,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,065,000
Department of Retirement Systems Expense Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55,967,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $25,000 of the general fund--state appropriation is provided for allocation to Project Citizen, a program of the national conference of state legislatures to promote student civic involvement.
(2) $171,000 of the general fund--state appropriation is provided for the legislative ethics board.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 102. FOR THE SENATE
SENATE
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,222,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22,396,000
Department of Retirement Systems Expense Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $43,663,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $25,000 of the general fund--state appropriation is provided for allocation to Project Citizen, a program of the national conference of state legislatures to promote student civic involvement.
(2) $171,000 of the general fund--state appropriation is provided for the legislative ethics board.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 103. FOR THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE AUDIT AND REVIEW COMMITTEE
JOINT LEGISLATIVE AUDIT AND REVIEW COMMITTEE
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,673,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,763,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,436,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations: The appropriations in this section provide for several studies required by 2003 legislation, including Senate Bill No. 5325 (impact funds to cities). In addition to the study of positive and negative impacts of state facilities described in the bill, the joint legislative audit and review committee shall also study the impacts of the Rainier school for developmentally disabled persons in Buckley, Washington.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 104. FOR THE LEGISLATIVE EVALUATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM COMMITTEE
LEGISLATIVE EVALUATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM COMMITTEE
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,597,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,745,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,342,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations: $25,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $25,000 of the general fund-- state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the legislative evaluation and accountability program committee, in consultation with the state office of the forecast council, to establish and maintain a set of economic indicators that could be used for adjusting the statewide salary schedule by a regional cost-of- living index. The economic indicators to be included in this index include but are not limited to the median cost of housing.
(1) In developing the regional cost-of-living index, the legislative evaluation and accountability program committee shall collect data on the economic activity comprising the cost-of-living indexes for geographic areas of the state coterminous with the boundaries of the nine educational service districts established under RCW 28A.310.010.
(2) Not later than July 1, 2004, the legislative evaluation and accountability program committee shall submit the regional cost-of- living index to an advisory committee for its review. The advisory committee shall be appointed by the governor and shall consist of one member representing the office of financial management, one member representing the employment security department, one member representing the office of the superintendent of public instruction, and three representatives of the private sector having demonstrated expertise in regional economics. The advisory committee shall not receive compensation for performance of its duties but may be reimbursed for travel expenses in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.
(3) Not later than October 1, 2004, the advisory committee created under this section shall submit to the director of the legislative evaluation and accountability program committee written comment on the proposed regional cost-of-living index. The written comment may include recommendations for revision to the index or its components.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 105. FOR THE OFFICE OF THE STATE ACTUARY
OFFICE OF THE STATE ACTUARY
Department of Retirement Systems Expense Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,568,000
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations: $178,000 of the department of retirement systems expense account--state appropriation is provided solely for the costs associated with leasing and moving into new office space.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 106. FOR THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE SYSTEMS COMMITTEE
JOINT LEGISLATIVE SYSTEMS COMMITTEE
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,767,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,766,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,533,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 107. FOR THE STATUTE LAW COMMITTEE
STATUTE LAW COMMITTEE
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,897,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,000,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,897,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations: $42,100 of the general fund fiscal year 2004 appropriation and $43,800 of the general fund fiscal year 2005 appropriation are provided solely for the uniform legislation commission.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 108. LEGISLATIVE AGENCIES. In order to achieve operating efficiencies within the financial resources available to the legislative branch, the executive rules committee of the house of representatives and the facilities and operations committee of the senate by joint action may transfer funds among the house of representatives, senate, joint legislative audit and review committee, legislative evaluation and accountability program committee, legislative transportation committee, office of the state actuary, joint legislative systems committee, and statute law committee.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 109. FOR THE SUPREME COURT
SUPREME COURT
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,487,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,690,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,177,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 110. FOR THE LAW LIBRARY
LAW LIBRARY
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,055,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,059,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,114,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 111. FOR THE COURT OF APPEALS
COURT OF APPEALS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,595,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,831,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,426,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 112. FOR THE COMMISSION ON JUDICIAL CONDUCT
COMMISSION ON JUDICIAL CONDUCT
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$859,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$861,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,720,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 113. FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE COURTS
ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE COURTS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,465,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,510,000
Public Safety and Education Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40,398,000
Judicial Information Systems Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,848,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $103,221,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The judicial information systems account appropriation shall be used for the operations and maintenance of technology systems that improve services provided by the supreme court, the court of appeals, the office of public defense, and the administrator for the courts.
(2) $531,000 of the public safety and education account appropriation is provided solely for allocation to the department of community, trade, and economic development for civil indigent legal services.
(3) $750,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2002 and $750,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2003 are provided solely for court-appointed special advocates in dependency matters. The administrator for the courts, after consulting with the association of juvenile court administrators and the association of court-appointed special advocate/guardian ad litem programs, shall distribute the funds to volunteer court-appointed special advocate/guardian ad litem programs. The distribution of funding shall be based on the number of children who need volunteer court-appointed special advocate representation and shall be equally accessible to all volunteer court-appointed special advocate/guardian ad litem programs. The administrator for the courts shall not retain more than six percent of total funding to cover administrative or any other agency costs.
(4) $750,000 of the public safety and education account--state appropriation is provided solely for judicial program enhancements. Within the funding provided in this subsection, the administrator for the courts, in consultation with the supreme court, shall determine the program or programs to receive an enhancement. Among the programs that may be funded from the amount provided in this subsection are unified family courts.
(5) $9,937,000 of the judicial information systems account--state appropriation is provided solely for improvements and enhancements to the judicial information system. This funding shall only be expended after the office of the administrator for the courts certifies to the office of financial management that there will be at least a $1,000,000 ending fund balance in the judicial information systems account at the end of the 2003-05 biennium.
(6) $3,000,000 of the public safety and education account--state appropriation is provided solely for school district petitions to juvenile court for truant students as provided in RCW 28A.225.030 and 28A.225.035. The office of the administrator for the courts shall develop an interagency agreement with the office of the superintendent of public instruction to allocate the funding provided in this subsection. Allocation of this money to school districts shall be based on the number of petitions filed.
(7) $13,224,000 of the public safety and education account--state appropriation is provided solely for distribution to county juvenile court administrators to fund the costs of processing truancy, children in need of services, and at-risk youth petitions. The office of the administrator for the courts shall not retain any portion of these funds to cover administrative costs. The office of the administrator for the courts, in conjunction with the juvenile court administrators, shall develop an equitable funding distribution formula. The formula shall neither reward counties with higher than average per-petition processing costs nor shall it penalize counties with lower than average per-petition processing costs.
(8) The distributions made under subsection (7) of this section and distributions from the county criminal justice assistance account made pursuant to section 801 of this act constitute appropriate reimbursement for costs for any new programs or increased level of service for purposes of RCW 43.135.060.
(9) Each quarter during the 2003-05 fiscal biennium, each county shall report the number of petitions processed and the total actual costs of processing the petitions in each of the following categories: Truancy, children in need of services, and at-risk youth. Counties shall submit the reports to the department no later than 45 days after the end of the quarter. The office of the administrator for the courts shall forward this information to the chair and ranking minority member of the house of representatives appropriations committee and the senate ways and means committee no later than 60 days after a quarter ends. These reports are deemed informational in nature and are not for the purpose of distributing funds.
(10) $813,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $762,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for billing and related costs for the office of the administrator for the courts pursuant to Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5990 (sentencing and supervision standards for offenders) or Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 6002 (financial obligations). If neither bill is enacted by June 30, 2003, the amounts provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(11) $1,800,000 of the public safety and education account appropriation is provided solely for distribution to the county clerks for the collection of legal financial obligations pursuant to Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5990 (sentencing and supervision standards for offenders) or Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 6002 (financial obligations). If neither bill is enacted by June 30, 2003, the amounts provided in this subsection shall lapse. The funding shall be distributed by the office of the administrator for the courts to the county clerks, in accordance with the funding formula determined by the Washington association of county officials pursuant to Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5990 or Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 6002.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 114. FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC DEFENSE
OFFICE OF PUBLIC DEFENSE
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$666,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$884,000
Public Safety and Education Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,383,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,933,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $51,000 of the public safety and education account appropriation is provided solely for the office of public defenses' expenses in implementing chapter 303, Laws of 1999 (extraordinary criminal justice costs).
(2) Amounts provided from the public safety and education account appropriation in this section include funding for investigative services in death penalty personal restraint petitions.
(3) $204,000 of the public safety and education account appropriation is provided solely to increase the reimbursement for private attorneys providing constitutionally mandated indigent defense in nondeath penalty cases.
(4) $50,000 of the public safety and education account--state appropriation is provided solely for the evaluation required in chapter 92, Laws of 2000 (DNA testing).
NEW SECTION. Sec. 115. FOR THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,089,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,892,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,120,000
Water Quality Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,716,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,817,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $3,716,000 of the water quality account appropriation and $1,120,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation are provided solely for the Puget Sound water quality action team to implement the Puget Sound work plan and agency action items PSAT-01 through PSAT-05.
(2) $300,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $100,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 shall be used to develop and disseminate scientifically-based, voluntary, kindergarten readiness standards.
(3) The Washington state commission for responsible fatherhood is established in the office of the governor.
(a) The commission shall consist of twenty-two members and reflect the geographic and cultural diversity of the state. The membership shall include:
(i) Secretary of social and health services, or his or her designee;
(ii) Director of employment security, or his or her designee;
(iii) Director of the office of support enforcement, or his or her designee;
(iv) Superintendent of public instruction, or his or her designee;
(v) Secretary of corrections, or his or her designee;
(vi) Two members of the senate, one from each of the two major political parties, appointed by the president of the senate, and two members of the house of representatives, one from each of the two major political parties, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives;
(vii) One representative from the family law section of the state bar association, appointed by the governor;
(viii) One representative from the faith community, appointed by the governor;
(ix) One representative from the Washington association for prosecuting attorneys, appointed by the governor;
(x) Two representatives from fatherhood programs or organizations, appointed by the governor;
(xi) One representative from domestic violence programs, appointed by the governor;
(xii) Three at-large members, appointed by the governor;
(xiii) One member from the business community, appointed by the governor;
(xiv) Director of community, trade, and economic development, or his or her designee;
(xv) Head start collaboration director, or his or her designee; and
(xiv) Regional administrator for the federal administration for children and families, or his or her designee.
(b) All commission members shall serve at the pleasure of the governor, but in no case may any member appointed by the governor serve more than three years without formal reappointment by the governor. All legislative members shall serve for two-year terms, and the position of any legislative member shall be deemed vacated whenever such member ceases to be a member of the house from which he or she was appointed. Of the persons initially appointed by the governor to the commission, three shall be appointed to serve one year, three to serve two years, and four to serve three years. Upon expiration of such terms, subsequent appointments shall be for three years. Any vacancies occurring in the membership of the commission shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointments.
(c) Nonlegislative members shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the performance of their duties in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060. Legislative members shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the performance of their duties in accordance with RCW 44.04.120.
(d) A simple majority of the membership constitutes a quorum for the purpose of conducting business.
(e) The purpose of the commission is to further the understanding of the importance of two parents being actively involved in the life of a child, with particular emphasis on fathers. The commission is charged with the following:
(i) Identify promising best practices that support and engage both parents in the emotional and financial support of their children;
(ii) Identify obstacles that impede or prevent the involvement of fathers in the lives of their children;
(iii) Raise public awareness of the consequences the absence of the father may cause in a child's life;
(iv) Make recommendations for policy and practice both within and without state government that sustain and re-engage fathers in the lives of their children;
(v) Coordinate programs that promote fatherhood and counter the incidence of fatherlessness in the state of Washington;
(vi) Promote, foster, encourage, and otherwise support programs designed to educate and train young men who are both current and future fathers as to effective parenting skills, behaviors, and attitudes;
(vii) Coordinate programs that counter poverty and low income by increasing the capacity for fathers to overcome personal challenges and become productive, independent, and financially responsible contributors to their family; and
(viii) Report its findings and recommendations to the governor annually.
(f) Each state department, board, commission, authority, or body within the executive branch that provides services to children and families is directed to plan collaboratively with the commission for services to fathers. Each body is directed to report to the commission on this collaboration and improvements to services for and inclusion of fathers. The commission shall determine the form of such reports and the submission.
(g) The commission may receive such gifts, grants, and endowments from private sources as may be made from time to time in trust or otherwise for the use and benefit of the purposes of the commission and to expend the same or any income therefrom according to the terms of the gifts, grants, or endowments, and the purposes of this chapter.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 116. FOR THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$548,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$550,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,098,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 117. FOR THE PUBLIC DISCLOSURE COMMISSION
PUBLIC DISCLOSURE COMMISSION
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,795,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,778,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,573,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 118. FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE
SECRETARY OF STATE
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,266,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,910,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,058,000
Archives and Records Management Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,960,000
Archives and Records Management Account--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,023,000
Department of Personnel Service Account Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$693,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75,910,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $2,296,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 is provided solely to reimburse counties for the state's share of primary and general election costs and the costs of conducting mandatory recounts on state measures. Counties shall be reimbursed only for those odd-year election costs that the secretary of state validates as eligible for reimbursement.
(2) $1,826,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $2,686,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the verification of initiative and referendum petitions, maintenance of related voter registration records, and the publication and distribution of the voters and candidates pamphlet.
(3) $125,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $118,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for legal advertising of state measures under RCW 29.27.072.
(4)(a) $1,944,004 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $1,986,772 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for contracting with a nonprofit organization to produce gavel-to-gavel television coverage of state government deliberations and other events of statewide significance during the 2003-2005 biennium. The funding level for each year of the contract shall be based on the amount provided in this subsection. The nonprofit organization shall be required to raise contributions or commitments to make contributions, in cash or in kind, in an amount equal to forty percent of the state contribution. The office of the secretary of state may make full or partial payment once all criteria in (a) and (b) of this subsection have been satisfactorily documented.
(b) The legislature finds that the commitment of on-going funding is necessary to ensure continuous, autonomous, and independent coverage of public affairs. For that purpose, the secretary of state shall enter into a four-year contract with the nonprofit organization to provide public affairs coverage through June 30, 2006.
(c) The nonprofit organization shall prepare an annual independent audit, an annual financial statement, and an annual report, including benchmarks that measure the success of the nonprofit organization in meeting the intent of the program.
(d) No portion of any amounts disbursed pursuant to this subsection may be used, directly or indirectly, for any of the following purposes:
(i) Attempting to influence the passage or defeat of any legislation by the legislature of the state of Washington, by any county, city, town, or other political subdivision of the state of Washington, or by the congress, or the adoption or rejection of any rule, standard, rate, or other legislative enactment of any state agency;
(ii) Making contributions reportable under chapter 42.17 RCW; or
(iii) Providing any: (A) Gift; (B) honoraria; or (C) travel, lodging, meals, or entertainment to a public officer or employee.
(5) $867,000 of the archives and records management account--state appropriation is provided solely for operation of the central microfilming bureau under RCW 40.14.020(8).
(6) $6,340,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 is provided solely to reimburse the counties for the state's share of the cost of conducting the presidential primary.
(7) $600,000 of the archives and record management--private/local appropriation is provided solely to assist local governments in disaster recovery efforts to protect and preserve archival documents, upon approval of the director of financial management. A committee composed of the secretary of state, or designee, the state archivist, one county auditor, one county clerk member of the archives oversight committee, and a representative from the office of financial management shall establish the funding criteria and process by September 30, 2003. The division of archives shall submit an annual report to the office of financial management and the legislative fiscal committees detailing disaster recovery costs from this appropriation by individual disaster. The report shall include: (a) Estimates of total costs; (b) actual expenditures to date; and (c) estimates of total remaining expenditures to be paid.
(8) $524,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $634,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided for the continued operation of the institutional libraries operated by the state library at the institutions of the department of social and health services.
(9) The secretary of state shall not reduce library services to the blind below the level of services provided during the 2001-03 fiscal biennium.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 119. FOR THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF INDIAN AFFAIRS
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF INDIAN AFFAIRS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$227,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$238,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$465,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations: $10,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 is provided solely to facilitate the colocation, including remodeling costs, of the office of Indian Affairs into the same facility shared by the commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs, commission on African American Affairs, and the commission on Hispanic Affairs.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 120. FOR THE COMMISSION ON ASIAN-AMERICAN AFFAIRS
COMMISSION ON ASIAN-AMERICAN AFFAIRS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$192,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$192,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$384,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 121. FOR THE STATE TREASURER
STATE TREASURER
State Treasurer's Service Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,713,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 122. FOR THE STATE AUDITOR
STATE AUDITOR
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,506,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$707,000
State Auditing Services Revolving Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,015,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,228,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) Audits of school districts by the division of municipal corporations shall include findings regarding the accuracy of: (a) Student enrollment data; and (b) the experience and education of the district's certified instructional staff, as reported to the superintendent of public instruction for allocation of state funding.
(2) $706,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $707,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for staff and related costs to verify the accuracy of reported school district data submitted for state funding purposes; conduct school district program audits of state funded public school programs; establish the specific amount of state funding adjustments whenever audit exceptions occur and the amount is not firmly established in the course of regular public school audits; and to assist the state special education safety net committee when requested.
(3) $800,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 is provided solely to implement Substitute Senate Bill No. 5909 (governmental accountability). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 123. FOR THE CITIZENS' COMMISSION ON SALARIES FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS
CITIZENS' COMMISSION ON SALARIES FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$80,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$154,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$234,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 124. FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
ATTORNEY GENERAL
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,134,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,190,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,841,000
Public Safety and Education Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,810,000
New Motor Vehicle Arbitration Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,180,000
Legal Services Revolving Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$164,809,000
Tobacco Prevention and Control Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$270,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $179,234,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The attorney general shall report each fiscal year on actual legal services expenditures and actual attorney staffing levels for each agency receiving legal services. The report shall be submitted to the office of financial management and the fiscal committees of the senate and house of representatives no later than ninety days after the end of each fiscal year.
(2) Prior to entering into any negotiated settlement of a claim against the state, that exceeds five million dollars, the attorney general shall notify the director of financial management and the chairs of the senate committee on ways and means and the house of representatives committee on appropriations.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 125. FOR THE CASELOAD FORECAST COUNCIL
CASELOAD FORECAST COUNCIL
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$639,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$640,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,279,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 126. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY, TRADE, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY, TRADE, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $59,278,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $58,624,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $194,218,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,598,000
Public Safety and Education Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,103,000
Public Works Assistance Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,929,000
Building Code Council Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,065,000
Administrative Contingency Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,774,000
Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,293,000
Violence Reduction and Drug Enforcement Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,596,000
Manufactured Home Installation Training Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $258,000
Community and Economic Development Fee Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,909,000
Washington Housing Trust Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16,770,000
Public Facility Construction Loan Revolving Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$626,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $369,041,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $2,838,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $2,838,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for a contract with the Washington technology center. For work essential to the mission of the Washington technology center and conducted in partnership with universities, the center shall not pay any increased indirect rate nor increases in other indirect charges above the absolute amount paid during the 1995-97 fiscal biennium.
(2) $61,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $62,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the implementation of the Puget Sound work plan and agency action item OCD-01.
(3) $10,180,797 of the general fund--federal appropriation is provided solely for the drug control and system improvement formula grant program, to be distributed in state fiscal year 2004 as follows:
(a) $3,551,972 to local units of government to continue multijurisdictional narcotics task forces;
(b) $611,177 to the department to continue the drug prosecution assistance program in support of multijurisdictional narcotics task forces;
(c) $1,343,603 to the Washington state patrol for coordination, investigative, and supervisory support to the multijurisdictional narcotics task forces and for methamphetamine education and response;
(d) $197,154 to the department for grants to support tribal law enforcement needs;
(e) $976,897 to the department of social and health services, division of alcohol and substance abuse, for drug courts in eastern and western Washington;
(f) $298,246 to the department for training and technical assistance of public defenders representing clients with special needs;
(g) $687,155 to the department to continue domestic violence legal advocacy;
(h) $890,150 to the department of social and health services, juvenile rehabilitation administration, to continue youth violence prevention and intervention projects;
(i) $89,705 to the department to continue the governor's council on substance abuse;
(j) $97,591 to the department to continue evaluation of Byrne formula grant programs;
(k) $572,919 to the office of financial management for criminal history records improvement;
(l) $864,228 to the department for required grant administration, monitoring, and reporting on Byrne formula grant programs.
These amounts represent the maximum Byrne grant expenditure authority for each program. No program may expend Byrne grant funds in excess of the amounts provided in this subsection. If moneys in excess of those appropriated in this subsection become available, whether from prior or current fiscal year Byrne grant distributions, the department shall hold these moneys in reserve and may not expend them without specific appropriation. These moneys shall be carried forward and applied to the pool of moneys available for appropriation for programs and projects in the succeeding fiscal year. As part of its budget request for the succeeding year, the department shall estimate and request authority to spend any funds remaining in reserve as a result of this subsection.
(4) $5,085,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004, $5,085,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005, and $6,145,000 of the Washington housing trust account are provided solely for providing housing and shelter for homeless people, including but not limited to grants to operate, repair, and staff shelters; grants to operate transitional housing; partial payments for rental assistance; consolidated emergency assistance; overnight youth shelters; and emergency shelter assistance.
(5) Up to $300,000 of the Washington housing trust account appropriation shall be used to study the impacts of publicly funded housing projects on local services such as, but not limited to, fire and police services.
(6) $697,000 of the community economic development account appropriation is provided solely for support of the developmental disabilities endowment governing board and costs of the endowment program. The governing board may use appropriations to implement a sliding-scale fee waiver for families earning below 150 percent of the state median family income.
(7) Repayments of outstanding loans granted under RCW 43.63A.600, the mortgage and rental assistance program, shall be remitted to the department, including any current revolving account balances. The department shall contract with a lender or contract collection agent to act as a collection agent of the state. The lender or contract collection agent shall collect payments on outstanding loans, and deposit them into an interest-bearing account. The funds collected shall be remitted to the department quarterly. Interest earned in the account may be retained by the lender or contract collection agent, and shall be considered a fee for processing payments on behalf of the state. Repayments of loans granted under chapter 43.63A RCW shall be made to the lender or contract collection agent as long as the loan is outstanding, notwithstanding the repeal of the chapter.
(8) $4,609,000 of the public safety and education account and $2,824,000 of the violence reduction and drug enforcement account are provided solely for civil indigent legal services.
(9) $26,862,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $26,862,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for providing early childhood education assistance.
(10) $200,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $200,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for a contract with the Washington manufacturing services.
(11) $400,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $400,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the foreign offices (overseas representatives) to expand local capacity for China, expand operations in Shanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong, and in Mexico to assist Washington exporters in expanding their sales opportunities.
(12) $300,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $300,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the business retention and expansion program to fund contracts with locally based development organizations for local business and job retention activities.
(13) $200,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $200,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the tourism office to market Washington state as a travel destination to northwest states, California, and British Columbia. By December 1, 2004, the department shall report to the relevant legislative policy and fiscal committees on the effectiveness of these expenditures.
(14) $200,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $200,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for business development activities to conduct statewide and/or regional business recruitment and client lead generation services.
(15) $125,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $125,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for implementing the industries of the future strategy.
(16) $50,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $50,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for a contract with international trade alliance of Spokane.
(17) $60,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $60,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the community services block grant program for pass-through to community action agencies.
(18) Within the amounts appropriated in this section, funding is provided for Washington state dues for the Pacific northwest economic region.
(19) $698,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004, $698,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005, and $1,101,000 of the administrative contingency account appropriation are provided solely for contracting with associate development organizations to maintain existing programs.
(20) $600,000 of the public safety and education account appropriation is provided solely for sexual assault prevention and treatment programs.
(21) $65,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $65,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for a contract with a food distribution program for communities in the southwestern portion of the state and for workers impacted by timber and salmon fishing closures and reductions. The department may not charge administrative overhead or expenses to the funds provided in this subsection.
(22) Within amounts provided in this section, sufficient funding is provided to implement Engrossed House Bill No. 1090 (trafficking of persons).
(23) Within amounts provided in this section, sufficient funding is provided to implement Second Substitute House Bill No. 1973 (promoting tourism).
(24) $50,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $50,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for a contract with international trade alliance of Spokane.
(25) $205,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $205,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for grants to Washington Columbia River Gorge counties to implement their responsibilities under the national scenic area management plan. Of this amount, $390,000 is provided for Skamania county and $20,000 is provided for Clark county.
(26) $10,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $10,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the purpose of determining boundaries for the aviation mitigation zones pursuant to House Bill No. 2276.
(27) $65,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $65,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for a contract with a food distribution program for communities in the southwestern portion of the state and for workers impacted by timber and salmon fishing closures and reductions. The department may not charge administrative overhead or expenses to the funds provided in this subsection.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 127. FOR THE ECONOMIC AND REVENUE FORECAST COUNCIL
ECONOMIC AND REVENUE FORECAST COUNCIL
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$518,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$519,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,037,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 128. FOR THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,736,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,454,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,492,000
Violence Reduction and Drug Enforcement Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $230,000
State Auditing Services Revolving Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50,937,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $607,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $599,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely to implement Substitute Senate Bill No. 5909 (governmental accountability). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amounts provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(2) $50,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $50,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely to implement a pilot project to develop an integrated environmental permit system pursuant to Substitute Senate Bill No. 5694. If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amounts provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(3) No later than November 15, 2003, the office of financial management shall report to the house of representatives and senate committees on appropriations, ways and means, capital budget, and transportation the ten priorities of government upon which the 2005-07 biennial budgets will be structured. Each priority shall include a proposed set of cross-agency activities with activity definitions and outcome measures. For purposes of historical comparison, the office of financial management shall restate 2001-03 expenditures and 2003-05 appropriations in this format, organized by priority, activity, fund source, and agency.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 129. FOR THE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
Administrative Hearings Revolving Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$24,561,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 130. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL
DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL
Department of Personnel Service Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,850,000
Higher Education Personnel Services Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,616,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,466,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The department is authorized to enter into a financing contract for up to $32,095,000, plus necessary financing expenses and required reserves, pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW. The contract shall be to purchase, develop, and operationalize a new statewide payroll system and shall be for a term of not more than twelve years. The legislature recognizes the critical nature of the human resource management system and its relationship to successful implementation of civil service reform, collective bargaining, and the ability to permit contracting out of services to the private sector. Projects of this size and complexity have many risks associated with their successful and timely completion, therefore, to help ensure project success, the department of personnel and the office of financial management shall jointly report to the legislature by January 15, 2004, on progress toward implementing the human resource management system. The report shall include a description of mitigation strategies employed to address the risks related to: Business requirements not fully defined at the project outset; short time frame for system implementation; and delays experienced by other states. The report shall assess the probability of meeting the system implementation schedule and recommend contingency strategies as needed. The report shall establish the timelines, the critical path, and the dependencies for realizing each of the benefits articulated in the system feasibility study.
(2) The department shall coordinate with the governor's office of Indian affairs on providing one-day government to government training sessions for federal, state, local, and tribal government employees. The training sessions must cover tribal historical perspectives, legal issues, tribal sovereignty, and tribal governments. Costs of the training sessions shall be recouped through a fee charged to the participants of each session.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 131. FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE LOTTERY
WASHINGTON STATE LOTTERY
Lottery Administrative Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22,826,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 132. FOR THE COMMISSION ON HISPANIC AFFAIRS
COMMISSION ON HISPANIC AFFAIRS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$201,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$201,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$402,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 133. FOR THE COMMISSION ON AFRICAN-AMERICAN AFFAIRS
COMMISSION ON AFRICAN-AMERICAN AFFAIRS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$196,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$197,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$393,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 134. FOR THE PERSONNEL APPEALS BOARD
PERSONNEL APPEALS BOARD
Department of Personnel Service Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,729,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 135. FOR THE STATE INVESTMENT BOARD
STATE INVESTMENT BOARD
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$100,000
State Investment Board Expense Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,320,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,420,000
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations: $100,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 is provided solely for a contract with a real estate investment consultant to prepare options and a recommended strategy for the disposal of surplus property that results from the closure of Fircrest School. The report shall be submitted to the appropriate committees of the legislature by December 1, 2003. In developing the recommended strategy, the contractor shall consult with representatives of the city of Shoreline and shall identify the disposal strategy that is estimated to produce the greatest long-term investment return on the property.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 136. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RETIREMENT SYSTEMS-- OPERATIONS
DEPARTMENT OF RETIREMENT SYSTEMS--OPERATIONS
Dependent Care Administrative Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $367,000
Department of Retirement Systems Expense Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$44,833,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45,200,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $2,083,000 of the department of retirement systems expense account appropriation is provided solely for the support of the information systems project known as the electronic document image management system.
(2) $124,000 of the department of retirement systems expense account--state appropriation is provided solely to implement Substitute Senate Bill No. 5094 (substitute teachers' retirement credit). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(3) $77,000 of the department of retirement systems expense account--state appropriation is provided solely to implement Senate Bill No. 5100 (fallen hero survivor benefits). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(4) $21,000 of the department of retirement systems expense account--state appropriation is provided solely to implement House Bill No. 1206 (plan 3 contributions). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(5) $30,000 of the department of retirement systems expense account--state appropriation is provided solely to implement House Bill No. 1207 (employee death benefits). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(6) $582,000 of the department of retirement systems expense account--state appropriation is provided solely to implement Substitute House Bill No. 1829 (retire-rehire reform). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(7) $125,000 of the department of retirement systems expense account--state appropriation is provided solely to implement Substitute House Bill No. 1202 (emergency medical technicians' retirement). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(8) $31,000 of the department of retirement systems expense account--state appropriation is provided solely to implement House Bill No. 1519 (unreduced duty death survivor benefits). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 137. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $79,922,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $79,416,000
Timber Tax Distribution Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,215,000
Waste Reduction/Recycling/Litter Control--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $101,000
State Toxics Control Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$67,000
Oil Spill Prevention Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $164,735,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $145,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $118,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely to implement Senate Bill No. 5034 (property tax relief for senior citizens due to disability). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(2) $93,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $210,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely to implement Senate Bill No. 5783 (implementation of the streamlined sales tax agreement). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(3) $104,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 is provided solely for the implementation of Engrossed House Bill No. 2030 (B&O tax uniformity). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 138. FOR THE BOARD OF TAX APPEALS
BOARD OF TAX APPEALS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,159,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,006,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,165,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 139. FOR THE MUNICIPAL RESEARCH COUNCIL
MUNICIPAL RESEARCH COUNCIL
County Research Services Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $769,000
City and Town Research Services--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,852,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,621,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 140. FOR THE OFFICE OF MINORITY AND WOMEN'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISES
OFFICE OF MINORITY AND WOMEN'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISES
OMWBE Enterprises Account--State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,994,000
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The office's revolving fund charges to state agencies may not exceed $1,282,000.
(2) During the 2003-05 biennium, the office of minority and women's business enterprises may receive gifts, grants, or endowments from public or private sources that are made from time to time, in trust or otherwise, for the use and benefit of the purposes of the office of minority and women's business enterprises and spend gifts, grants, or endowments or income from the public or private sources according to their terms, unless the receipt of the gifts, grants, or endowments violates RCW 42.17.710.
(3) During fiscal year 2004, the office may raise fees in excess of the fiscal growth factor.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 141. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$263,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$265,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,217,000
General Administration Service Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$38,328,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $42,073,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations: Beginning on the effective date of this act, the department of general administration shall not purchase or lease any additional automobiles for the state motor pool unless the director of general administration determines that the purchase or lease is necessary for the safety of state personnel.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 142. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION SERVICES
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION SERVICES
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000,000
Data Processing Revolving Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,587,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,587,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations: $1,000,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $1,000,000 of the general fund-- state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the digital learning commons to create a demonstration project, in collaboration with schools, which will provide a web-based portal where students, parents, and teachers from around the state will have access to digital resources, learning tools, and online classes.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 143. FOR THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER
INSURANCE COMMISSIONER
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$635,000
Insurance Commissioners Regulatory Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $31,148,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $31,783,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 144. FOR THE BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY
BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY
Certified Public Accountants' Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,895,000
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations: $260,000 of the certified public accountants' account appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of Substitute House Bill No. 1211 (public accountancy act). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, this amount shall lapse.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 145. FOR THE FORENSIC INVESTIGATION COUNCIL
FORENSIC INVESTIGATION COUNCIL
Death Investigations Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$274,000
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations: $250,000 of the death investigation account appropriation is provided solely for providing financial assistance to local jurisdictions in multiple death investigations. The forensic investigation council shall develop criteria for awarding these funds for multiple death investigations involving an unanticipated, extraordinary, and catastrophic event or those involving multiple jurisdictions.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 146. FOR THE HORSE RACING COMMISSION
HORSE RACING COMMISSION
Horse Racing Commission Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,621,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 147. FOR THE LIQUOR CONTROL BOARD
LIQUOR CONTROL BOARD
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,459,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,460,000
Liquor Control Board Construction and Maintenance Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,717,000
Liquor Revolving Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $132,374,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $141,010,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $2,000,000 of the liquor revolving account appropriation is provided solely for the costs associated with the completion of the merchandising business system. Actual expenditures are limited to the balance of funds remaining from the $4,803,000 appropriation provided for the merchandise business system in the 2001-03 budget.
(2) $1,309,000 of the liquor revolving account appropriation is provided solely for the costs associated with purchasing merchandise business system software and hardware-related items, and hiring system- related staff.
(3) No moneys under this appropriation shall be spent for authorizing or adopting an alcohol impact area under chapter 314-12 WAC or any additional modifications to an existing alcohol impact area under chapter 314-12 WAC until an existing study of a current alcohol impact area is completed by the board or by April 1, 2004, whichever is later.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 148. FOR THE UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Public Service Revolving Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26,035,000
Pipeline Safety Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,774,000
Pipeline Safety Account--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,049,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,858,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The commission shall report back to the appropriate policy committees of the legislature on July 1st of 2003 and 2004 a list of authorized travel.
(2) Consistent with the purposes of RCW 80.01.080, the commission may accept reimbursement for travel by its employees to participate in multistate regulatory matters.
(3) $135,000 of the public services revolving account appropriation and $15,000 of the pipeline safety account--state appropriation are provided solely for the implementation of the commission's financial systems project. If final approval for the project is not granted by the office of financial management, the amounts provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(4) $200,000 of the public services revolving account appropriation is provided solely for an interagency transfer to the joint legislative audit and review committee for the implementation of Substitute House Bill No. 1013 (UTC performance audit). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 149. FOR THE BOARD FOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS
BOARD FOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS
Volunteer Firefighters' and Reserve Officers' Administrative Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $699,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 150. FOR THE MILITARY DEPARTMENT
MILITARY DEPARTMENT
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,493,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,230,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $81,967,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$365,000
Enhanced 911 Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $33,941,000
Disaster Response Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $190,000
Worker and Community Right-to-Know Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$287,000
Nisqually Earthquake Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,117,000
Nisqually Earthquake Account--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $48,699,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $195,289,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $190,000 of the disaster response account--state appropriation is provided solely to develop and implement a disaster grant management system. The military department shall also submit a report quarterly to the office of financial management and the legislative fiscal committees detailing information on the disaster response account, including: (a) The amount and type of deposits into the account; (b) the current available fund balance as of the reporting date; and (c) the projected fund balance at the end of the 2003-05 biennium based on current revenue and expenditure patterns.
(2) $10,117,000 of the Nisqually earthquake account--state appropriation and $48,699,000 of the Nisqually earthquake account-- federal appropriation are provided solely for response and recovery costs associated with the February 28, 2001, earthquake. The military department shall submit a report quarterly to the office of financial management and the legislative fiscal committees detailing earthquake recovery costs, including: (a) Estimates of total costs; (b) incremental changes from the previous estimate; (c) actual expenditures; (d) estimates of total remaining costs to be paid; and (e) estimates of future payments by biennium. This information shall be displayed by fund, by type of assistance, and by amount paid on behalf of state agencies or local organizations. The military department shall also submit a report quarterly to the office of financial management and the legislative fiscal committees detailing information on the Nisqually earthquake account, including: (a) The amount and type of deposits into the account; (b) the current available fund balance as of the reporting date; and (c) the projected fund balance at the end of the 2003-05 biennium based on current revenue and expenditure patterns.
(3) $3,000,000 of the Nisqually earthquake account--state appropriation is provided solely to cover other response and recovery costs associated with the Nisqually earthquake that are not eligible for federal emergency management agency reimbursement. Prior to expending funds provided in this subsection, the military department shall obtain prior approval of the director of financial management. Prior to approving any single project of over $1,000,000, the office of financial management shall notify the fiscal committees of the legislature. The military department is to submit a quarterly report detailing the costs authorized under this subsection to the office of financial management and the legislative fiscal committees.
(4) $200,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $53,555,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation are provided solely for homeland security, to be distributed as follows:
(a) $9,469,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation to units of local government for homeland security purposes. Any communications equipment purchased shall be consistent with standards set by the Washington state interoperability executive committee;
(b) $200,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $200,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation to the department to conduct the terrorism consequence management program;
(c) $100,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation to the department to conduct a critical infrastructure assessment;
(d) $500,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation to the office of financial management for the citizen corps and the community emergency response teams;
(e) $1,384,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation to the department to provide homeland security exercise and training opportunities to state and local governments, and to develop, monitor, coordinate, and manage statewide homeland security programs, including required grant administration, monitoring, and reporting;
(f) $39,917,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation for other anticipated homeland security needs. This amount shall not be allotted until a spending plan is approved by the governor's domestic security advisory group and the office of financial management;
(g) The remaining general fund--federal appropriation may be expended according to federal requirements;
(h) Federal moneys shall be carried forward and applied to the pool of moneys available for appropriation for programs and projects in the succeeding fiscal year. Funding is contingent upon receipt of federal awards. As part of its budget request in each year, the department shall estimate and request authority to spend any federal funds remaining available as a result of this subsection;
(i) The department shall submit a quarterly report to the office of financial management and the legislative fiscal committees detailing the governor's domestic security advisory group recommendations; homeland security revenues and expenditures, including estimates of total federal funding for Washington state; incremental changes from the previous estimate, planned and actual homeland security expenditures by the state and local governments with this federal funding; and matching or accompanying state or local expenditures.
(5) $100,000 of the general fund--state fiscal year 2004 appropriation and $100,000 of the general fund--state fiscal year 2005 appropriation are provided solely for implementation of the conditional scholarship program pursuant to chapter 28B.103 RCW.
(6) $35,000 of the general fund--state fiscal year 2004 appropriation and $35,000 of the general fund--state fiscal year 2005 appropriation are provided solely for the north county emergency medical service.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 151. FOR THE PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS COMMISSION
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS COMMISSION
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,381,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,455,000
Department of Personnel Service Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,545,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,381,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations: $40,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 is provided solely for the implementation of Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5012 (charter schools). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 152. FOR THE GROWTH PLANNING HEARINGS BOARD
GROWTH PLANNING HEARINGS BOARD
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,572,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,508,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,080,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 153. FOR THE STATE CONVENTION AND TRADE CENTER
STATE CONVENTION AND TRADE CENTER
State Convention and Trade Center Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $31,037,000
State Convention and Trade Center Operating Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40,581,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $71,618,000
PART II
HUMAN SERVICES
NEW SECTION. Sec. 201. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES. (1) Appropriations made in this act to the department of social and health services shall initially be allotted as required by this act. Subsequent allotment modifications shall not include transfers of moneys between sections of this act except as expressly provided in this act, nor shall allotment modifications permit moneys that are provided solely for a specified purpose to be used for other than that purpose, except as expressly provided in subsection (3) of this section.
(2) The department of social and health services shall not initiate any services that will require expenditure of state general fund moneys unless expressly authorized in this act or other law. The department may seek, receive, and spend, under RCW 43.79.260 through 43.79.282, federal moneys not anticipated in this act as long as the federal funding does not require expenditure of state moneys for the program in excess of amounts anticipated in this act. If the department receives unanticipated unrestricted federal moneys, those moneys shall be spent for services authorized in this act or in any other legislation providing appropriation authority, and an equal amount of appropriated state general fund moneys shall lapse. Upon the lapsing of any moneys under this subsection, the office of financial management shall notify the legislative fiscal committees. As used in this subsection, "unrestricted federal moneys" includes block grants and other funds that federal law does not require to be spent on specifically defined projects or matched on a formula basis by state funds.
(3) The appropriations to the department of social and health services in this act shall be expended for the programs and in the amounts specified in this act.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 202. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES--CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAM
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES--CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAM
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $229,414,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $234,152,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $413,067,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$400,000
Public Safety and Education Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23,920,000
Violence Reduction and Drug Enforcement Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,358,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $906,311,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $2,271,000 of the fiscal year 2004 general fund--state appropriation, $2,271,000 of the fiscal year 2005 general fund--state appropriation, and $1,584,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation are provided solely for the category of services titled "intensive family preservation services."
(2) $701,000 of the general fund--state fiscal year 2004 appropriation and $701,000 of the general fund--state fiscal year 2005 appropriation are provided to contract for the operation of one pediatric interim care facility. The facility shall provide residential care for up to thirteen children through two years of age. Seventy-five percent of the children served by the facility must be in need of special care as a result of substance abuse by their mothers. The facility shall also provide on-site training to biological, adoptive, or foster parents. The facility shall provide at least three months of consultation and support to parents accepting placement of children from the facility. The facility may recruit new and current foster and adoptive parents for infants served by the facility. The department shall not require case management as a condition of the contract.
(3) $375,000 of the general fund--state fiscal year 2004 appropriation, $375,000 of the general fund--state fiscal year 2005 appropriation, and $322,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation are provided for up to three nonfacility-based programs for the training, consultation, support, and recruitment of biological, foster, and adoptive parents of children through age three in need of special care as a result of substance abuse by their mothers, except that each program may serve up to three medically fragile nonsubstance-abuse- affected children. In selecting nonfacility-based programs, preference shall be given to programs whose federal or private funding sources have expired or that have successfully performed under the existing pediatric interim care program.
(4) Within funding provided for the foster care and adoption support programs, the department shall control reimbursement decisions for foster care and adoption support cases such that the aggregate average cost per case for foster care and for adoption support does not exceed the amounts assumed in the projected caseload expenditures.
(5) $50,000 of the fiscal year 2004 general fund--state appropriation and $50,000 of the fiscal year 2005 general fund--state appropriation are provided solely for a street youth program in Spokane.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 203. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES--JUVENILE REHABILITATION PROGRAM
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES--JUVENILE REHABILITATION PROGRAM
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $73,797,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $71,942,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,207,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,098,000
Violence Reduction and Drug Enforcement Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$35,471,000
Juvenile Accountability Incentive Account--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,139,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $203,654,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $696,000 of the violence reduction and drug enforcement account appropriation is provided solely for deposit in the county criminal justice assistance account for costs to the criminal justice system associated with the implementation of chapter 338, Laws of 1997 (juvenile code revisions). The amounts provided in this subsection are intended to provide funding for county adult court costs associated with the implementation of chapter 338, Laws of 1997 and shall be distributed in accordance with RCW 82.14.310.
(2) $6,066,000 of the violence reduction and drug enforcement account appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapter 338, Laws of 1997 (juvenile code revisions). The amounts provided in this subsection are intended to provide funding for county impacts associated with the implementation of chapter 338, Laws of 1997 and shall be distributed to counties as prescribed in the current consolidated juvenile services (CJS) formula.
(3) $1,206,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004, $1,206,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005, and $5,274,000 of the violence reduction and drug enforcement account appropriation are provided solely to implement community juvenile accountability grants pursuant to chapter 338, Laws of 1997 (juvenile code revisions). Funds provided in this subsection may be used solely for community juvenile accountability grants, administration of the grants, and evaluations of programs funded by the grants.
(4) $2,549,000 of the violence reduction and drug enforcement account appropriation is provided solely to implement alcohol and substance abuse treatment programs for locally committed offenders. The juvenile rehabilitation administration shall award these moneys on a competitive basis to counties that submitted a plan for the provision of services approved by the division of alcohol and substance abuse. The juvenile rehabilitation administration shall develop criteria for evaluation of plans submitted and a timeline for awarding funding and shall assist counties in creating and submitting plans for evaluation.
(5) $100,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $100,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for juvenile rehabilitation administration to contract with the institute for public policy for responsibilities assigned in chapter 338, Laws of 1997 (juvenile code revisions).
(6) $100,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $100,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for a contract for expanded services of the teamchild project.
(7) $16,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $16,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the implementation of chapter 167, Laws of 1999 (firearms on school property). The amounts provided in this subsection are intended to provide funding for county impacts associated with the implementation of chapter 167, Laws of 1999, and shall be distributed to counties as prescribed in the current consolidated juvenile services (CJS) formula.
(8) $900,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $900,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the continued implementation of the juvenile violence prevention grant program established in section 204, chapter 309, Laws of 1999.
(9) The juvenile rehabilitation administration, in consultation with the juvenile court administrators, may agree on a formula to allow the transfer of funds among amounts appropriated for consolidated juvenile services, community juvenile accountability act grants, the chemically dependent disposition alternative, and the special sex offender disposition alternative. The juvenile rehabilitation administration shall report to the legislature on the formula used and the transferred funding amounts, on a semiannual basis, by county.
(10) For the purposes of a pilot project recommended by the family policy council, the juvenile rehabilitation administration shall provide a block grant, rather than categorical funding, for consolidated juvenile services, community juvenile accountability act grants, the chemically dependent disposition alternative, and the special sex offender disposition alternative to the Pierce county juvenile court. To evaluate the effect of decategorizing funding for youth services, the juvenile court shall do the following:
(a) Develop intermediate client outcomes according to the risk assessment tool (RAT) currently used by juvenile courts and in coordination with the juvenile rehabilitation administration and the family policy council;
(b) Track the number of youth participating in each type of service, intermediate outcomes, and the incidence of recidivism within twenty-four months of completion of services;
(c) Track similar data as in (b) of this subsection with an appropriate control group, selected in coordination with the juvenile rehabilitation administration and the family policy council;
(d) Document the process for managing block grant funds on a quarterly basis, and provide this report to the juvenile rehabilitation administration and the family policy council; and
(e) Provide an initial process evaluation to the juvenile rehabilitation administration and the family policy council by January 30, 2004, and an intermediate evaluation by December 31, 2004. The court shall develop this evaluation in consultation with the juvenile rehabilitation administration, the family policy council, and the Washington state institute of public policy.
(11) $1,416,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $1,417,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for additional research-based services to the juvenile parole population, including quality control efforts to ensure appropriate implementation of research-based services. The juvenile rehabilitation administration shall consult with the institute for public policy in deciding which interventions to provide to the parole population and appropriate levels of quality control. Of the total general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004, up to $55,000 may be used for additional suicide precaution training for staff.
(12) $1,478,000 of the juvenile accountability incentive account-- federal appropriation is provided solely for the continued implementation of a pilot program to provide for postrelease planning and treatment of juvenile offenders with co-occurring disorders.
(13) $2,853,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $3,907,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely to reimburse counties for local juvenile disposition alternatives implemented pursuant to Senate Bill No. 5903 (juvenile offender sentencing). The juvenile rehabilitation administration, in consultation with the juvenile court administrators, shall develop an equitable distribution formula for the funding provided in this subsection. The juvenile rehabilitation administration may adjust this funding level in the event that utilization rates of the disposition alternatives are lower than the level anticipated by the total appropriations to the juvenile rehabilitation administration in this section. If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amounts provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(14) $485,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $831,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely to the juvenile courts for additional research-based probation services for youth with local dispositions that include community supervision pursuant to chapter 13.40 RCW. The juvenile rehabilitation administration, in consultation with the juvenile court administrators and the Washington state institute for public policy, shall develop a funding formula that distributes the moneys appropriated in this subsection in an equitable manner and in a way that considers county-by-county differences in probation services.
(15) The juvenile rehabilitation administration shall allot and expend funds provided in this section by the category and budget unit structure submitted to the legislative evaluation and accountability program committee.
(16) Amounts specified in this section in the conditions and limitations on appropriations of the violence reduction and drug enforcement account may be reduced by up to five percent by the department to effectively manage the reduced appropriation level of the account.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 204. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES--MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES--MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM
(1) COMMUNITY SERVICES/REGIONAL SUPPORT NETWORKS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $209,033,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $213,936,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $371,141,000
General Fund--Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,970,000
Health Services Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,450,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $798,530,000
The appropriations in this subsection are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(a) Regional support networks shall use portions of the general fund--state appropriation for implementation of working agreements with the vocational rehabilitation program which will maximize the use of federal funding for vocational programs.
(b) From the general fund--state appropriations in this subsection, the secretary of social and health services shall assure that regional support networks reimburse the aging and adult services program for the general fund--state cost of medicaid personal care services that enrolled regional support network consumers use because of their psychiatric disability.
(c) $4,222,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004, $4,222,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005, and $8,444,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation are provided solely for the continued operation of community residential and support services for persons whose treatment needs constitute substantial barriers to community placement and who no longer require active psychiatric treatment at an inpatient hospital level of care, no longer meet the criteria for inpatient involuntary commitment, and have been discharged from a state psychiatric hospital. Primary responsibility and accountability for provision of appropriate community support for persons placed with these funds shall reside with the mental health program and the regional support networks, with partnership and active support from the alcohol and substance abuse and from the aging and disability services administration. The department shall continue performance-based incentive contracts to provide appropriate community support services for individuals leaving the state hospitals under this subsection. The department shall first seek to contract with regional support networks before offering a contract to any other party. The funds appropriated in this subsection shall not be considered "available resources" as defined in RCW 71.24.025 and are not subject to the standard allocation formula applied in accordance with RCW 71.24.035(13)(a).
(d) Within funds appropriated in this subsection, the department shall contract with the Clark county regional support network for development and operation of a project demonstrating collaborative methods for providing intensive mental health services in the school setting for severely emotionally disturbed children who are medicaid eligible. Project services are to be delivered by teachers and teaching assistants who qualify as, or who are under the supervision of, mental health professionals meeting the requirements of chapter 275-57 WAC. The department shall increase medicaid payments to the regional support network by the amount necessary to cover the necessary and allowable costs of the demonstration, not to exceed the upper payment limit specified for the regional support network in the department's medicaid waiver agreement with the federal government after meeting all other medicaid spending requirements assumed in this subsection. The regional support network shall provide the department with (i) periodic reports on project service levels, methods, and outcomes; and (ii) an intergovernmental transfer equal to the state share of the increased medicaid payment provided for operation of this project.
(e) The health services account appropriation is provided solely for implementation of strategies which the department and the affected regional support networks conclude will best assure continued availability of community-based inpatient psychiatric services in all areas of the state. Such strategies may include, but are not limited to, emergency contracts for continued operation of inpatient facilities otherwise at risk of closure because of demonstrated uncompensated care; start-up grants for development of evaluation and treatment facilities; and increases in the rate paid for inpatient psychiatric services for medically indigent and/or general assistance for the unemployed patients. The funds provided in this subsection must be: (i) Prioritized for use in those areas of the state which are at greatest risk of lacking sufficient inpatient psychiatric treatment capacity, rather than being distributed on a formula basis; (ii) prioritized for use by those hospitals that do not receive low-income disproportionate share hospital payments as of the date of application for funding; and (iii) matched on a one-quarter local and three- quarters state basis by funding from the regional support network or networks in the area in which the funds are expended. Payments from the amount provided in this subsection shall not be made to any provider that has not agreed that, except for prospective rate increases, the payment shall offset, on a dollar-for-dollar basis, any liability that may be established against, or any settlement that may be agreed to by the state, regarding the rate of state reimbursement for inpatient psychiatric care. The funds provided in this subsection shall not be considered "available resources" as defined in RCW 71.24.025 and are not subject to the distribution formula established pursuant to RCW 71.24.035.
(f) The department is authorized to implement a new formula for allocating available resources among the regional support networks. The distribution formula shall use the number of persons eligible for the state medical programs funded under chapter 74.09 RCW as the measure of the requirement for the number of acutely mentally ill, chronically mentally ill, severely emotionally disturbed children, and seriously disturbed in accordance with RCW 71.24.035(13)(a). The new formula shall be phased in over a period of no less than six years. Furthermore, the department shall increase the medicaid capitation rates which a regional support network would otherwise receive under the formula by an amount sufficient to assure that total funding allocated to the regional support network in fiscal year 2004 increases by up to 5.0 percent over the amount actually paid to that regional support network in fiscal year 2003, and by up to an additional 5.0 percent in fiscal year 2005, if total funding to the regional support network would otherwise increase by less than those percentages under the new formula, and provided that the nonfederal share of the higher medicaid payment rate is provided by the regional support network from local funds.
(2) INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $92,626,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $91,404,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $134,274,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26,342,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $344,646,000
The appropriations in this subsection are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(a) The state mental hospitals may use funds appropriated in this subsection to purchase goods and supplies through hospital group purchasing organizations when it is cost-effective to do so.
(b) The mental health program at Western state hospital shall continue to use labor provided by the Tacoma prerelease program of the department of corrections.
(3) CIVIL COMMITMENT
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,827,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $33,296,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $63,123,000
The appropriations in this subsection are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(a) $1,381,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $2,090,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for operational costs associated with a less restrictive step-down placement facility on McNeil Island.
(b) $300,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $300,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for mitigation funding for jurisdictions affected by the placement of less restrictive alternative facilities on McNeil Island for persons conditionally released from the special commitment center facility. Of this amount, $45,000 per year shall be paid to the City of Lakewood on September 1, 2003, and September 1, 2004, for police protection at western state hospital and adjacent areas as partial reimbursement for services provided, up to $45,000 per year is provided for training police personnel on chapter 12, Laws of 2001, 2nd sp. sess. (3ESSB 6151), up to $125,000 per year is provided for Pierce county for reimbursement of additional costs, and the remaining amounts are for other documented costs by jurisdictions directly impacted by the placement of the secure community transition facility on McNeil Island. Pursuant to chapter 12, Laws of 2001, 2nd sp. sess. (3ESSB 6151), the department shall continue to work with local jurisdictions towards reaching agreement for mitigation costs.
(c) $1,065,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $111,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the purchase of a vessel to provide transportation to McNeil Island, consistent with increased staffing.
(d) $924,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $1,429,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for operational costs associated with a less restrictive step-down placement facility located outside of Pierce county. In selecting a site, the department is encouraged to purchase or lease a site in an industrial area close to employment opportunities and treatment services, in an effort to reduce operating expenditures related to transportation and staff time.
(e) $1,057,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $1,118,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the following enhancements at the secure community transition facility on McNeil Island. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the department shall implement these enhancements:
(i) Increase the supervisory staffing ratio from one staff per three residents to one staff per resident during normal waking hours and from one awake staff per four residents to one awake staff per three residents during normal sleeping hours; and
(ii) Maintain a twenty-four-hour law enforcement presence in addition to the emergency response team already providing a law enforcement presence on McNeil Island.
(4) SPECIAL PROJECTS
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,082,000
(5) PROGRAM SUPPORT
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,729,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,637,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,759,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,125,000
The appropriations in this subsection are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(a) $113,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004, $125,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005, and $164,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation are provided solely for the institute for public policy to evaluate the impacts of chapter 214, Laws of 1999 (mentally ill offenders), chapter 297, Laws of 1998 (commitment of mentally ill persons), and chapter 334, Laws of 2001 (mental health performance audit).
(b) $50,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $50,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation are provided solely for a study of the prevalence of mental illness among the state's regional support networks. The study shall examine how reasonable estimates of the prevalence of mental illness relate to the incidence of persons enrolled in medical assistance programs in each regional support network area. In conducting this study, the department shall consult with the joint legislative audit and review committee, regional support networks, community mental health providers, and mental health consumer representatives. The department shall submit a final report on its findings to the fiscal, health care, and human services committees of the legislature by November 1, 2003.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 205. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES--DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PROGRAM
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES--DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PROGRAM
(1) COMMUNITY SERVICES
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $271,224,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $265,628,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $435,844,000
Health Services Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,038,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $973,734,000
The appropriations in this subsection are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(a) The health services account appropriation and $1,038,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation are provided solely for health care benefits for home care workers with family incomes below 175 percent of the federal poverty level who are employed through state contracts for twenty hours per week or more. Premium payments for individual provider home care workers shall be made only to the subsidized basic health plan. Home care agencies may obtain coverage either through the basic health plan or through an alternative plan with substantially equivalent benefits.
(b) The department shall work with representatives of community residential service providers and representatives of persons served in community residential programs to identify current rules and policies that are redundant and/or are not helpful to positive client outcomes. The department shall modify or repeal the rules and policies identified and report the results to the appropriate committees of the legislature by July 1, 2004.
(c) $10,000,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 is provided solely for one-time expenditures needed to meet the federally required level for state supplemental payments (SSP). The department may transfer a portion of this amount to other programs within the agency to accomplish this purpose. To the extent that the required expenditure level must be met by funding new services, expansion of the high school transition program shall be the first priority.
(d) The department may transfer funding provided in this subsection to meet the purposes of subsection (2) of this section to the extent that fewer residents of residential habilitation centers choose to move to community placements than was assumed in this appropriation.
(2) INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $71,782,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $63,380,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $137,296,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,228,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $283,686,000
The appropriations in this subsection are subject to the following conditions and limitations: The department may transfer funding provided in this subsection to meet the purposes of subsection (1) of this section to the extent that additional residents of residential habilitation centers choose to move to community placements than was assumed in this appropriation.
(3) PROGRAM SUPPORT
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,201,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,200,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,898,000
Telecommunications Devices for the Hearing and Speech Impaired Account Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,782,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,081,000
The appropriations in this subsection are subject to the following conditions and limitations: The department shall submit a report to the fiscal committees of the legislature by December 1, 2003, describing progress in consolidating program administrative functions within the aging and disabilities administration to ensure that the overspending of the appropriations for program support in the developmental disabilities program in prior fiscal periods does not continue.
(4) SPECIAL PROJECTS
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,997,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 206. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES--AGING AND ADULT SERVICES PROGRAM
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES--AGING AND ADULT SERVICES PROGRAM
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $548,451,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $555,567,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,137,168,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,644,000
Health Services Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,888,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,264,718,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The entire health services account appropriation, $1,476,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004, $1,476,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005, and $7,284,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation are provided solely for health care benefits for home care workers who are employed through state contracts for at least twenty hours per week. Premium payments for individual provider home care workers shall be made only to the subsidized basic health plan, and only for persons with incomes below 175 percent of the federal poverty level. Home care agencies may obtain coverage either through the basic health plan or through an alternative plan with substantially equivalent benefits.
(2) For purposes of implementing chapter 74.46 RCW, the weighted average nursing facility payment rate shall be no more than $144.54 for fiscal year 2004, and no more than $147.43 for fiscal year 2005. For all facilities, the direct care, therapy care, support services, and operations component rates established in accordance with chapter 74.46 RCW shall be adjusted for economic trends and conditions by 3.0 percent effective July 1, 2003.
(3) In accordance with chapter 74.46 RCW, the department shall issue certificates of capital authorization that result in up to $32 million of increased asset value completed and ready for occupancy in fiscal year 2004; in up to $32 million of increased asset value completed and ready for occupancy in fiscal year 2005; and in up to $32 million of increased asset value completed and ready for occupancy in fiscal year 2006.
(4) Adult day health services shall not be considered a duplication of services for persons receiving care in long-term care settings licensed under chapter 18.20, 72.36, or 70.128 RCW.
(5) In accordance with chapter 74.39 RCW, the department may implement a medicaid waiver program for persons who do not qualify for such services as categorically needy, subject to federal approval and the following conditions and limitations:
(a) The waiver program shall include coverage of care in community residential facilities. Enrollment in the waiver program shall not exceed 600 persons by the end of fiscal year 2004, nor 600 persons by the end of fiscal year 2005.
(b) The department shall identify the number of medically needy nursing home residents, and enrollment and expenditures on the medically needy waiver program, on monthly management reports.
(c) The department shall track and report to the health care and fiscal committees of the legislature by November 15, 2004, on the types of long-term care support a sample of waiver participants were receiving prior to their enrollment in the waiver program, how those services were being paid for, and an assessment of their adequacy.
(6) $50,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $50,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for payments to any nursing facility licensed under chapter 18.51 RCW that meets all of the following criteria: (a) The nursing home entered into an arm's length agreement for a facility lease prior to January 1, 1980; (b) the lessee purchased the leased nursing home after January 1, 1980; and (c) the lessor defaulted on its loan or mortgage for the assets of the home after January 1, 1991, and prior to January 1, 1992. Payments provided pursuant to this subsection shall not be subject to the settlement, audit, or rate-setting requirements contained in chapter 74.46 RCW.
(7) The department shall establish waiting lists to the extent necessary to assure that annual expenditures on the community options program entry systems (COPES) program do not exceed appropriated levels. In establishing and managing any such waiting list, the department shall assure priority access to persons with the greatest unmet needs, as determined by department assessment processes.
(8) $163,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $162,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for implementation of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5904 (senior drug assistance). If Substitute Senate Bill No. 5904 is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amounts provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(9) $6,736,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004, $7,563,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005, and $13,171,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation are provided solely for direct client services under the adult day health program. The department shall not use any of the funds appropriated in this subsection to employ staff or contractors to conduct eligibility determination or service plan development for current or prospective recipients of adult day health services.
(10) $1,768,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $1,768,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for operation of the volunteer chore services program.
(11) The department is authorized to increase the nursing facility direct care component rate allocation calculated under RCW 74.46.506 to the extent necessary to avoid more expensive care for adults who have tracheostomies or who are ventilator dependent, and for medically fragile children. The department shall establish criteria and methods for such exceptional care payments in rule.
(12) Within funds appropriated in this section and within section 205 of this act, the department shall assess at least annually each elderly resident residing in residential habilitation centers and state-operated living alternatives to determine if the resident can be more appropriately served in a less restrictive setting.
(a) The department shall consider the proximity to the resident of the family, friends, and advocates concerned with the resident's well-being in determining whether the resident should be moved from a residential habilitation center to a different facility or program.
(b) In assessing an elderly resident under this section and to ensure appropriate placement, the department shall identify the special needs of the resident, the types of services that will best meet those needs, and the type of facility that will best provide those services.
(c) The appropriate interdisciplinary team shall conduct the evaluation.
(d) If appropriate, the department shall coordinate with the local mental health authority.
(e) The department may explore whether an enhanced rate is needed to serve this population.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 207. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES--ECONOMIC SERVICES PROGRAM
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES--ECONOMIC SERVICES PROGRAM
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $403,182,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $395,401,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,373,091,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $36,704,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,208,378,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) Within funds provided for the WorkFirst program, the department shall:
(a) Continue to implement WorkFirst program improvements that are designed to achieve progress against outcome measures specified in RCW 74.08A.410. Valid outcome measures of job retention and wage progression shall be developed and reported quarterly to appropriate fiscal and policy committees of the legislature for families who leave assistance, measured after 12 months, 24 months, and 36 months. The department shall also report the percentage of families who have returned to temporary assistance for needy families after 12 months, 24 months, and 36 months.
(b) Submit a report by October 1, 2003, to the fiscal committees of the legislature containing a spending plan for the WorkFirst program. The plan shall identify how spending levels in the 2003-2005 biennium will be adjusted to stay within available federal grant levels and the appropriated state-fund levels. The office of financial management shall place an amount of the general fund--federal appropriation in unallotted status in order to align the appropriations for WorkFirst to the submitted spending plan.
(c) Include an urban adjustment factor for child care providers in urban areas of region 1.
(2) $42,759,120 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $35,650,261 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for cash assistance and other services to recipients in the general assistance--unemployable program. Within these amounts, the department may expend funds for services that assist recipients to reduce their dependence on public assistance, provided that expenditures for these services and cash assistance do not exceed the funds provided.
(3) $3,940,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $3,940,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the food assistance program for legal immigrants. The level of benefits shall be equivalent to the benefits provided by the federal food stamp program.
(4) $13,852,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation is provided solely for increased reimbursement of county legal-clerk services for child support enforcement. The department shall ensure this increase in cost does not reduce federal incentive payments.
(5) In reviewing the budget for the division of child support, the legislature has conducted a review of the Washington state child support schedule, chapter 26.19 RCW, and supporting documentation as required by federal law. The legislature concludes that the application of the support schedule continues to result in the correct amount of child support to be awarded. No further changes will be made to the support schedule or the economic table at this time.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 208. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES--ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES--ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMGeneral Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37,398,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37,385,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90,655,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$630,000
Public Safety and Education Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,860,000
Criminal Justice Treatment Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,950,000
Violence Reduction and Drug Enforcement Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$45,925,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $231,803,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $1,500,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $1,500,000 of the general fund-- state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for expansion of treatment services in the alcoholism and drug addiction treatment support act (ADATSA) program. If Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 6017 is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amount provided shall lapse.
(2) $966,197 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $966,197 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the parent child assistance program. The department shall contract with the University of Washington and community based providers in Spokane and Yakima for the provision of this program. For all contractors, indirect charges for administering the program shall not exceed ten percent of the total contract amount.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 209. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES--MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES--MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,176,552,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,256,131,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,726,997,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $272,040,000
Health Services Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $738,173,000
Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Care Systems Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,500,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,184,393,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) In accordance with RCW 74.46.625, $52,057,000 of the fiscal year 2004 health services account appropriation, $35,016,000 of the fiscal year 2005 health services account appropriation, and $87,074,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation are provided solely for supplemental payments to nursing homes operated by rural public hospital districts. The payments shall be conditioned upon (a) a contractual commitment by the association of public hospital districts and participating rural public hospital districts to make an intergovernmental transfer to the state treasurer, for deposit into the health services account, equal to at least 95 percent of the supplemental payments; (b) a contractual commitment by the association of public hospital districts to return at least 5 percent of the supplemental payments to the participating rural hospital districts; and (c) a contractual commitment by the participating districts to not allow expenditures covered by the supplemental payments to be used for medicaid nursing home rate- setting. The participating districts shall retain no more than a total of $8,700,000 for the 2003-05 biennium.
(2) $14,616,000 of the health services account appropriation for fiscal year 2004, $12,394,000 of the health services account appropriation for fiscal year 2005, and $27,010,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation are provided solely for additional disproportionate share and medicare upper payment limit payments to public hospital districts.
The payments shall be conditioned upon a contractual commitment by the participating public hospital districts to make an intergovernmental transfer to the health services account equal to at least 91 percent of the additional payments. The state's teaching hospitals shall retain at least 28 percent of the amounts retained by hospitals under these programs, or the maximum allowable under the state teaching hospitals' limits as set under federal rules, whichever is less.
(3) The department shall continue to extend medicaid eligibility to children through age 18 residing in households with incomes below 200 percent of the federal poverty level, and state children's health insurance program eligibility to those residing in households with incomes below 250 percent of the federal poverty level.
(4) For purposes of RCW 74.09.800, no funds are appropriated in this section to provide maternity care services to low-income women who are not eligible to receive such services under the medical assistance program, Title XIX of the federal social security act.
(5) No funds are appropriated in this section for continued operation of the buy-in program authorized in RCW 74.09.510(7) and 74.09.540.
(6) Sufficient funds are appropriated in this section for the department to continue to provide podiatry services for medicaid- eligible adults.
(7) Sufficient funds are appropriated in this section for the department to provide an adult dental benefit equivalent to approximately 70 percent of the dental benefit provided during the 2001-03 biennium. The department shall establish the scope of services to be provided within the available funds in consultation with dental providers and consumer representatives.
(8) $3,100,000 of the health services account appropriation, $8,416,000 of the general fund--local appropriation, and $11,516,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation are provided solely for grants to rural hospitals. The department shall distribute the funds under a formula that provides a relatively larger share of the available funding to hospitals that (a) serve a disproportionate share of low- income and medically indigent patients, and (b) have relatively smaller net financial margins.
(9) $20,000,000 of the health services account appropriation and $20,000,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation are provided solely for grants to nonrural hospitals. The department shall distribute the funds under a formula that provides a relatively larger share of the available funding to hospitals that (a) serve a disproportionate share of low-income and medically indigent patients, and (b) have relatively smaller net financial margins.
(10) The department shall establish managed care rates within available funds in a manner that promotes health plan efficiency, encourages continuity of service, and assures access in underserved areas.
(11) The department shall separately track the total amount of any rebates obtained from drug manufacturers that are supplemental to the amounts required by federal law. The department shall report to the fiscal committees of the house of representatives and senate by January 15, 2004, and by January 15, 2005, on supplemental rebates negotiated to date, and their projected value through the end of the current and the next succeeding fiscal year. The report shall include options for using any rebate amounts in excess of those assumed in this budget to increase pharmacy reimbursement rates.
(12) $156,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $1,403,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation are provided solely for a study to assess alternatives for replacing the existing medicaid management information system. The department shall report to the information services board and to the fiscal committees of the legislature by December 1, 2003, on the anticipated costs and benefits of the major alternative approaches. The department shall receive specific authorization in the 2003-05 appropriations act before proceeding with procurement of the replacement system.
(13) The department of social and health services, the office of the superintendent of public instruction, and the department of health should jointly identify opportunities for early intervention and prevention activities that can help prevent disease and reduce oral health issues among children. Disease prevention among infants at the age of one year and among children entering the K-12 education system provides cost-effective ways to avoid higher health care spending later in life.
(14) In determining financial eligibility for medicaid-funded services, the department is authorized to disregard recoveries by Holocaust survivors of insurance proceeds or other assets, as defined in RCW 48.104.030.
(15) The legislature reaffirms that it is in the state's interest for Harborview medical center to remain an economically viable component of the state's health care system.
(16) The department shall coordinate with the health care authority and with community and migrant health clinics to actively assist children and immigrant adults not eligible for medicaid to enroll in the basic health plan.
(17) The department shall implement a combination of cost containment and utilization strategies sufficient to reduce general fund--state costs for durable medical equipment and supplies in fiscal year 2005 by approximately 5 percent below the level projected for fiscal year 2005 in the February 2003 forecast. In designing strategies, the primary strategy considered shall be selective or direct contracting with durable medical equipment and supplies vendors or manufacturers.
(18) The department shall, within available resources, design and implement a medical care services care management pilot project for clients receiving general assistance benefits. The pilot project shall be operated in at least two of the counties with the highest concentration of general assistance clients, and may use a full or partial capitation model. In designing the project, the department shall consult with the mental health division and its managed care contractors that include community and migrant health centers in their provider network. The pilot project shall be designed to maximize care coordination, high-risk medical management, and chronic care management to achieve better health outcomes. The pilot project shall begin enrollment on July 1, 2004.
(19) Within available resources and to the extent possible, the department shall evaluate and pilot a nurse consultant services program to assist fee-for-service clients in accessing medical information, with the goal of reducing administrative burdens on physicians and unnecessary emergency room utilization.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 210. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES--VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES--VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,151,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,121,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $84,705,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$440,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $105,417,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 211. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES--ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORTING SERVICES PROGRAM
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES--ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORTING SERVICES PROGRAM
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30,454,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,423,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $59,258,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$810,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $118,945,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations: $1,962,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004, $1,963,000 of the general fund-- state appropriation for 2005, and $3,925,000 of the general fund-- federal appropriation are provided solely for transition costs associated with the closure of Fircrest school as directed by Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5971. To minimize the disruption to the ongoing work plan of the developmental disabilities program, the department shall organize the Fircrest school closure and resident transition effort to report to an organizational unit outside the division of developmental disabilities. Within the funds provided in this subsection, the department shall:
(a) Contract with a cost report expert to determine appropriate ways to maximize federal reimbursement during the closure of the facility;
(b) Negotiate with representatives of employees affected by the closure to determine how to assist employees who need help to relocate to other state jobs, to transition to private sector positions, to retire early, or to cover the costs of unemployment benefits.
(c) Keep the appropriate committees of the legislature informed of the development of and revisions to a work plan to close the facility through regular written reports, periodic e-mail updates to committee members and staff, and/or through other means that keep the committees up-to-date on the progress of the closure.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 212. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES--PAYMENTS TO OTHER AGENCIES PROGRAM
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES--PAYMENTS TO OTHER AGENCIES PROGRAM
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $43,882,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $43,882,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $43,674,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $131,438,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 213. FOR THE STATE HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY
STATE HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,358,000
State Health Care Authority Administrative Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,499,000
Medical Aid Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $128,000
Health Services Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $415,426,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $436,411,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) Within funds appropriated in this section and sections 205 and 206 of this act, the health care authority shall continue to provide an enhanced basic health plan subsidy option for foster parents licensed under chapter 74.15 RCW and workers in state-funded home care programs. Under this enhanced subsidy option, foster parents and home care workers with family incomes at or below 175 percent of the federal poverty level shall be allowed to enroll in the basic health plan at a cost of twelve dollars and fifty cents per covered worker per month.
(2) The health care authority shall require organizations and individuals which are paid to deliver basic health plan services and which choose to sponsor enrollment in the subsidized basic health plan to pay the following: (i) A minimum of twenty-five dollars per enrollee per month for persons below 100 percent of the federal poverty level; and (ii) a minimum of thirty dollars per enrollee per month for persons whose family income is 100 percent to 125 percent of the federal poverty level.
(3) Until January 1, 2004, the health care authority shall admit new members to the basic health plan only to the extent authorized under the authority's September 6, 2001, administrative policy on basic health plan enrollment management.
(4) $162,500,000 of the health services account appropriation is provided solely for expenditure in calendar year 2004, and $91,000,000 of the health services account appropriation is provided solely for expenditure in calendar year 2005, to subsidize basic health plan coverage for persons with family incomes at or below 175 percent of the federal poverty level.
(5) $500,000 of the health services account appropriation is provided solely for a contract with a university or other qualified organization to link state residents with manufacturer-sponsored drug discount programs as provided in Substitute Senate Bill No. 5904. If Substitute Senate Bill No. 5904 is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(6) $1,365,000 of the health services account appropriation is provided solely for start-up funding for a purchasing pool that will enable certain state residents to benefit from the discounted prices the state is able to achieve as a result of its volume purchasing power as provided in Substitute Senate Bill No. 5904. If Substitute Senate Bill No. 5904 is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(7) $5,000,000 of the health services account appropriation is provided solely for distribution to community clinics for provision of prenatal care for women no longer eligible for such services from the department of social and health services due to their immigration status. These funds shall be distributed among clinics proportional to their historic levels of service to such persons.
(8) $6,000,000 of the health services account--state appropriation is provided solely to increase the number of persons not eligible for medicaid receiving dental care from nonprofit community clinics, and for interpreter services to support dental and medical services for persons for whom interpreters are not available from any other source.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 214. FOR THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,408,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,447,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,523,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$100,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,478,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 215. FOR THE BOARD OF INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE APPEALS
BOARD OF INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE APPEALS
Worker and Community Right-to-Know Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20,000
Accident Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,152,000
Medical Aid Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,151,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30,323,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations: $192,000 of the accident account--state appropriation and $192,000 of the medical aid account--state appropriation are provided solely for implementing the provisions of Senate Bill No. 5271 (workers compensation/hearing loss). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amounts provided shall lapse.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 216. FOR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING COMMISSION
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING COMMISSION
Death Investigations Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$148,000
Public Safety and Education Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$18,098,000
Municipal Criminal Justice Assistance Account--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $460,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,706,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $124,000 of the public safety and education account appropriation is provided solely to allow the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs to increase the technical and training support provided to the local criminal justice agencies on the new incident-based reporting system and the national incident-based reporting system.
(2) $136,000 of the public safety and education account appropriation is provided solely to allow the Washington association of prosecuting attorneys to enhance the training provided to criminal justice personnel.
(3) $65,000 of the public safety and education account appropriation is provided solely for regionalized training programs for school district and local law enforcement officials on school safety issues.
(4) $250,000 of the public safety and education account appropriation is provided solely to the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs for the staffing and support of a web site to provide information about sex offenders.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 217. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,848,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,821,000
Public Safety and Education Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$22,338,000
Public Safety and Education Account--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,462,000
Asbestos Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $683,000
Electrical License Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,469,000
Farm Labor Revolving Account--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$28,000
Worker and Community Right-to-Know Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,507,000
Public Works Administration Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,281,000
Accident Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$189,300,000
Accident Account--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,384,000
Medical Aid Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$188,468,000
Medical Aid Account--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,948,000
Plumbing Certificate Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,441,000
Pressure Systems Safety Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,768,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $474,746,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) Pursuant to RCW 7.68.015, the department shall operate the crime victims' compensation program within the public safety and education account funds appropriated in this section. In the event that cost containment measures are necessary, the department may (a) institute copayments for services; (b) develop preferred provider contracts; or (c) utilize other cost containment measures. Cost containment measures shall not include holding invoices received in one fiscal period for payment from appropriations in subsequent fiscal periods. No more than $5,400,000 of the public safety and education account appropriation shall be expended for department administration of the crime victims' compensation program.
(2) $314,000 of the accident account--state appropriation and $56,000 of the medical aid account--state appropriation are provided solely for implementing Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5890 (agricultural workers). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amounts provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(3) $1,000,000 of the accident account--state appropriation and $1,000,000 of the medical aid account--state appropriation are provided solely for implementing Substitute Senate Bill No. 5378 (workers compensation). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amounts provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(4) $207,000 of the plumbing certificate account--state appropriation and $268,000 of the pressure systems safety account-- state appropriation are provided solely for implementing Substitute Senate Bill No. 5713 (electrical contractors). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amounts provided in this subsection shall lapse.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 218. FOR THE INDETERMINATE SENTENCE REVIEW BOARD
INDETERMINATE SENTENCE REVIEW BOARD
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$989,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$989,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,978,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 219. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
(1) HEADQUARTERS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,561,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,562,000
Charitable, Educational, Penal, and Reformatory Institutions Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,134,000
(2) FIELD SERVICES
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,596,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,596,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$304,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,679,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,175,000
(3) INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,918,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,161,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,779,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $68,358,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 220. FOR THE HOME CARE QUALITY AUTHORITY
HOME CARE QUALITY AUTHORITY
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$405,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$252,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$657,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations: $150,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 is provided solely for the design and development of the home care provider registry mandated by Initiative Measure No. 775.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 221. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55,481,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $57,646,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $349,128,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $92,723,000
Hospital Commission Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,490,000
Health Professions Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40,176,000
Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Care Systems Trust Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,560,000
Safe Drinking Water Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,736,000
Drinking Water Assistance Account--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,518,000
Waterworks Operator Certification--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $637,000
Water Quality Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,373,000
State Toxics Control Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,773,000
Medical Test Site Licensure Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,718,000
Youth Tobacco Prevention Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,806,000
Accident Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $260,000
Medical Aid Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $46,000
Health Services Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $34,293,000
Tobacco Prevention and Control Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $52,516,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $723,880,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The department or any successor agency is authorized to raise existing fees charged for health care assistants, commercial shellfish paralytic shellfish poisoning, commercial shellfish licenses, and newborn screening programs in excess of the fiscal growth factor under chapter 43.135 RCW if necessary to meet the actual costs of conducting business and the appropriation levels in this section.
(2) $1,488,000 of the general fund--state fiscal year 2004 appropriation and $1,489,000 of the general fund--state fiscal year 2005 appropriation are provided solely for the implementation of the Puget Sound water work plan and agency action items, DOH-01, DOH-02, DOH-03, and DOH-04.
(3) The department of health shall not initiate any services that will require expenditure of state general fund moneys unless expressly authorized in this act or other law. The department may seek, receive, and spend, under RCW 43.79.260 through 43.79.282, federal moneys not anticipated in this act as long as the federal funding does not require expenditure of state moneys for the program in excess of amounts anticipated in this act. If the department receives unanticipated unrestricted federal moneys, those moneys shall be spent for services authorized in this act or in any other legislation that provides appropriation authority, and an equal amount of appropriated state moneys shall lapse. Upon the lapsing of any moneys under this subsection, the office of financial management shall notify the legislative fiscal committees. As used in this subsection, "unrestricted federal moneys" includes block grants and other funds that federal law does not require to be spent on specifically defined projects or matched on a formula basis by state funds.
(4) $21,650,000 of the health services account--state appropriation is provided solely for the state's program of universal access to essential childhood vaccines. The department shall utilize all available federal funding before expenditure of these funds.
(5) $2,984,000 of the general fund--local appropriation is provided solely for development and implementation of an internet-based system for preparing and retrieving death certificates as provided in Substitute Senate Bill No. 5545. If Substitute Senate Bill No. 5545 is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(6) The department of social and health services, the office of the superintendent of public instruction, and the department of health should jointly identify opportunities for early intervention and prevention activities that can help prevent disease and reduce oral health issues among children. Disease prevention among infants at the age of one year and among children entering the K-12 education system provides cost-effective ways to avoid higher health care spending later in life.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 222. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
(1) ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $38,107,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35,124,000
Violence Reduction and Drug Enforcement Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26,000
Public Safety and Education Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,624,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $76,881,000
The appropriations in this subsection are subject to the following conditions and limitations: $3,250,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 is provided solely for the continuation of phase two of the department's offender-based tracking system replacement project. This amount is conditioned on the department satisfying the requirements of section 902 of this act.
(2) CORRECTIONAL OPERATIONS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $440,797,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $449,432,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,746,000
Institutional Welfare Betterment Fund--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,400,000
Violence Reduction and Drug Enforcement Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,350,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $904,725,000
The appropriations in this subsection are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(a) The department may expend funds generated by contractual agreements entered into for mitigation of severe overcrowding in local jails. Any funds generated in excess of actual costs shall be deposited in the state general fund. Expenditures shall not exceed revenue generated by such agreements and shall be treated as a recovery of costs.
(b) The department of corrections shall accomplish personnel reductions with the least possible impact on correctional custody staff, community custody staff, and correctional industries. For the purposes of this subsection, correctional custody staff means employees responsible for the direct supervision of offenders.
(c) For the acquisition of properties and facilities, the department of corrections is authorized to enter into financial contracts, paid for from operating resources, for the purposes indicated and in not more than the principal amounts indicated, plus financing expenses and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW. This authority applies to the following: Lease-develop with the option to purchase or lease-purchase approximately 50 work release beds in facilities throughout the state for $3,500,000.
(d) The department shall provide funding for the pet partnership program at the Washington corrections center for women at a level at least equal to that provided in the 1995-97 biennium.
(e) During the 2003-2005 biennium, when contracts are established or renewed for offender pay phone and other telephone services provided to inmates, the department shall select the contractor or contractors primarily based on the following factors: (i) The lowest rate charged to both the inmate and the person paying for the telephone call; and (ii) the lowest commission rates paid to the department, while providing reasonable compensation to cover the costs of the department to provide the telephone services to inmates and provide sufficient revenues for the activities funded from the institutional welfare betterment account.
(f) $2,984,000 of the violence reduction and drug enforcement appropriation is provided solely for chemical dependency treatment to offenders pursuant to the drug reform act of 2002.
(3) COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $74,617,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $73,166,000
Public Safety and Education Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,492,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $163,275,000
The appropriations in this subsection are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(a) The department of corrections shall accomplish personnel reductions with the least possible impact on correctional custody staff, community custody staff, and correctional industries. For the purposes of this subsection, correctional custody staff means employees responsible for the direct supervision of offenders.
(b) $75,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $75,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the department of corrections to contract with the institute for public policy for responsibilities assigned in chapter 196, Laws of 1999 (offender accountability act) and sections 7 through 12 of chapter 197, Laws of 1999 (drug offender sentencing).
(c) $3,500,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $3,500,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for enhanced supervision by community corrections officers of offenders classified in risk classifications RM-A and RM-B.
(d) $100,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 is provided solely for a pilot project to test the availability, reliability, and effectiveness of an electronic monitoring system based on passive data logging global positioning system technology for monitoring sex offenders.
(i) The department of corrections shall work with the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs and the department of social and health services to establish the pilot project.
(ii) The pilot project shall be of sufficient size to test the reliability of the technology in a variety of geographical circumstances including both urban and rural locations.
(iii) The pilot project shall test the system using sex or kidnapping offenders under the jurisdiction of the department of corrections and persons civilly committed under chapter 71.09 RCW under a variety of supervision circumstances. Offenders included in the pilot project shall be offenders who have been classified as level three offenders by the end of sentence review committee and over whom the department of corrections has authority to establish conditions of supervision or persons who have been ordered to be electronically monitored by the court in a proceeding under chapter 71.09 RCW and who have been classified as level three offenders by the end of sentence review committee.
(iv) The pilot project shall specifically examine the feasibility of electronic monitoring for level three sex offenders or kidnapping offenders who register as homeless or transient.
(v) The Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs shall report to the appropriate committees of the legislature and the governor on the results of the pilot project by January 31, 2004. The report must include, but is not limited to:
(A) The availability of the technology, including a description of the system used and a discussion of the various types of global positioning system-based monitoring available and appropriate for a sex offender population;
(B) Any geographic or weather-related limitations posed by the technology;
(C) The reliability, including the false alarm rate of the technology;
(D) Any training requirements for department of corrections staff or supervised persons;
(E) Any distinctions in effectiveness or feasibility for different supervision populations;
(F) Costs, including equipment costs, monitoring fees, and any changes to department of corrections staffing levels;
(G) The ability of the subjects of the pilot to pay for daily and/or equipment costs;
(H) The rate of loss or damage to equipment used by the subjects of the pilot; and
(I) Limitations in the pilot to determining the answers to the items in this subsection (3)(c)(v).
The association shall make a recommendation in the report about the frequency and timing of monitoring reports, and the need for further study of the issue to determine efficacy and reliability.
(4) CORRECTIONAL INDUSTRIES
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$642,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$642,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,284,000
The appropriations in this subsection are subject to the following conditions and limitations: $110,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $110,000 of the general fund-- state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for transfer to the jail industries board. The board shall use the amounts provided only for administrative expenses, equipment purchases, and technical assistance associated with advising cities and counties in developing, promoting, and implementing consistent, safe, and efficient offender work programs.
(5) INTERAGENCY PAYMENTS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,951,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,986,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55,937,000
Sec. 223. 2003 c 10 s 218 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS.
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS The appropriations to the department of corrections in this act shall be expended for the programs and in the amounts specified herein. However, after May 1, 2003, after approval by the director of financial management and unless specifically prohibited by this act, the department may transfer general fund--state appropriations for fiscal year 2003 between programs. The director of financial management shall notify the appropriate fiscal committees of the senate and house of representatives in writing prior to approving any deviations from appropriation levels.
(1) ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2002). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $36,786,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2003). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($36,239,000))
$32,989,000
Public Safety and Education Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,576,000
Violence Reduction and Drug Enforcement Account Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,254,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($77,855,000))
$74,605,000
The appropriations in this subsection are subject to the following conditions and limitations: $4,623,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2002, (($4,623,000)) $1,373,000 of the general fund-- state appropriation for fiscal year 2003, and $3,254,000 of the violence reduction and drug enforcement account appropriation are provided solely for the replacement of the department's offender- based tracking system. This amount is conditioned on the department satisfying the requirements of section 902 of this act. The department shall prepare an assessment of the fiscal impact of any changes to the replacement project. The assessment shall:
(a) Include a description of any changes to the replacement project;
(b) Provide the estimated costs for each component in the 2001-03 and subsequent biennia;
(c) Include a schedule that provides the time estimated to complete changes to each component of the replacement project; and
(d) Be provided to the office of financial management, the department of information services, the information services board, and the staff of the fiscal committees of the senate and the house of representatives no later than November 1, 2002.
(2) CORRECTIONAL OPERATIONS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2002). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $404,390,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2003). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $433,915,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,936,000
Violence Reduction and Drug Enforcement Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,596,000
Public Health Services Account Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,453,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $851,290,000
The appropriations in this subsection are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(a) The department may expend funds generated by contractual agreements entered into for mitigation of severe overcrowding in local jails. Any funds generated in excess of actual costs shall be deposited in the state general fund. Expenditures shall not exceed revenue generated by such agreements and shall be treated as recovery of costs.
(b) The department shall provide funding for the pet partnership program at the Washington corrections center for women at a level at least equal to that provided in the 1995-97 biennium.
(c) The department of corrections shall accomplish personnel reductions with the least possible impact on correctional custody staff, community custody staff, and correctional industries. For the purposes of this subsection, correctional custody staff means employees responsible for the direct supervision of offenders.
(d) $553,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2002 and $956,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2003 are provided solely to increase payment rates for contracted education providers, contracted chemical dependency providers, and contracted work release facilities.
(e) During the 2001-03 biennium, when contracts are established or renewed for offender pay phone and other telephone services provided to inmates, the department shall select the contractor or contractors primarily based on the following factors: (i) The lowest rate charged to both the inmate and the person paying for the telephone call; and (ii) the lowest commission rates paid to the department, while providing reasonable compensation to cover the costs of the department to provide the telephone services to inmates and provide sufficient revenues for the activities funded from the institutional welfare betterment account.
(f) For the acquisition of properties and facilities, the department of corrections is authorized to enter into financial contracts, paid for from operating resources, for the purposes indicated and in not more than the principal amounts indicated, plus financing expenses and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW. This authority applies to the following: Lease-develop with the option to purchase or lease-purchase approximately 50 work release beds in facilities throughout the state for $3,500,000.
(g) $22,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2002 and $76,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2003 are provided solely for the implementation of Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 6151 (high risk sex offenders in the civil commitment and criminal justice systems). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2001, the amounts provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(h) The department may acquire a ferry for no more than $1,000,000 from Washington state ferries. Funds expended for this purpose will be recovered from the sale of marine assets.
(i) Within the amounts appropriated in this section, funding is provided for the initial implementation of a medical algorithm practice program within the department's facilities. The program shall be designed to achieve clinical efficacy and costs efficiency in the utilization of psychiatric drugs.
(3) COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2002). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $68,097,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2003). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $77,436,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$870,000
Public Safety and Education Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,493,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $161,896,000
The appropriations in this subsection are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(a) The department of corrections shall accomplish personnel reductions with the least possible impact on correctional custody staff, community custody staff, and correctional industries. For the purposes of this subsection, correctional custody staff means employees responsible for the direct supervision of offenders.
(b) $75,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2002 and $75,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2003 are provided solely for the department of corrections to contract with the institute for public policy for responsibilities assigned in chapter 196, Laws of 1999 (offender accountability act) and sections 7 through 12 of chapter 197, Laws of 1999 (drug offender sentencing).
(c) $16,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2002 and $28,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2003 are provided solely to increase payment rates for contracted chemical dependency providers.
(d) $30,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2002 and $30,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2003 are provided solely for the implementation of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5118 (interstate compact for adult offender supervision). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2001, the amounts provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(4) CORRECTIONAL INDUSTRIES
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2002). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$631,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2003). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$629,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,260,000
The appropriations in this subsection are subject to the following conditions and limitations: $110,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2002 and $110,000 of the general fund-- state appropriation for fiscal year 2003 are provided solely for transfer to the jail industries board. The board shall use the amounts provided only for administrative expenses, equipment purchases, and technical assistance associated with advising cities and counties in developing, promoting, and implementing consistent, safe, and efficient offender work programs.
(5) INTERAGENCY PAYMENTS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2002). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,568,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2003). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,569,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37,137,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 224. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SERVICES FOR THE BLIND
DEPARTMENT OF SERVICES FOR THE BLIND
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,773,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,773,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,334,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$80,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,960,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 225. FOR THE SENTENCING GUIDELINES COMMISSION
SENTENCING GUIDELINES COMMISSION
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$737,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$741,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,478,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 226. FOR THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY DEPARTMENT
EMPLOYMENT SECURITY DEPARTMENT
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $265,438,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,861,000
Unemployment Compensation Administration Account--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $178,405,000
Administrative Contingency Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,400,000
Employment Service Administrative Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22,654,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $509,758,000
PART III
NATURAL RESOURCES
NEW SECTION. Sec. 301. FOR THE COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE COMMISSION
COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE COMMISSION
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$278,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$284,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$537,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,099,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 302. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32,550,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32,351,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $56,820,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,658,000
Special Grass Seed Burning Research Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,000
Reclamation Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,752,000
Flood Control Assistance Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,012,000
State Emergency Water Projects Revolving Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$551,000
Waste Reduction/Recycling/Litter Control--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,656,000
State Drought Preparedness--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,707,000
State and Local Improvements Revolving Account (Water Supply Facilities)--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . $591,000
Site Closure Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $629,000
Water Quality Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,163,000
Wood Stove Education and Enforcement Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $356,000
Worker and Community Right-to-Know Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,317,000
State Toxics Control Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $58,900,000
State Toxics Control Account--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$352,000
Local Toxics Control Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,837,000
Water Quality Permit Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,997,000
Underground Storage Tank Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,689,000
Environmental Excellence Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $504,000
Biosolids Permit Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$782,000
Hazardous Waste Assistance Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,150,000
Air Pollution Control Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,643,000
Oil Spill Prevention Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,674,000
Air Operating Permit Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,667,000
Freshwater Aquatic Weeds Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,502,000
Oil Spill Response Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,078,000
Metals Mining Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,000
Water Pollution Control Revolving Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$379,000
Water Pollution Control Revolving Account--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,850,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $298,150,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $2,708,196 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004, $2,708,196 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005, $394,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation, $2,581,000 of the state toxics account--state appropriation, $217,830 of the water quality account--state appropriation, $322,976 of the state drought preparedness account--state appropriation, $3,748,220 of the water quality permit account--state appropriation, and $2,104,942 of the oil spill prevention account are provided solely for the implementation of the Puget Sound work plan and agency action items DOE-01, DOE-02, DOE-04, DOE-05, DOE-06, DOE-07, DOE-08, and DOE-09.
(2) $4,059,000 of the state toxics control account appropriation is provided solely for methamphetamine lab clean-up activities.
(3) $170,000 of the oil spill prevention account appropriation is provided solely for implementation of the Puget Sound work plan action item UW-02 through a contract with the University of Washington's sea grant program to develop an educational program targeted to small spills from commercial fishing vessels, ferries, cruise ships, ports, and marinas.
(4) Fees approved by the department of ecology in the 2003-05 biennium are authorized to exceed the fiscal growth factor under RCW 43.135.055.
(5) $200,000 of the water quality account--state appropriation is provided solely for the department to contract with Washington State University cooperative extension program to provide statewide coordination and support for coordinated resource management.
(6) The water quality account--state appropriation is deemed sufficient to implement Substitute Senate Bill No. 5027 (watershed planning).
(7) The appropriations in this section are deemed sufficient to implement Substitute Senate Bill No. 5024 (municipal water rights).
(8) The department of ecology is authorized to take one of the following actions related to the grant awarded in the 2001-03 biennium to Lincoln county for the Negro Creek flood control project, flood control assistance account program grant G0200049: (a) Carry forward to the 2003-05 biennium any unspent portion of the grant, or (b) extend the time of performance for the grant contract to the end of the 2003- 2005 biennium.
(9) $166,000 of the state toxics control account--state appropriation is provided solely to implement Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1002 (mercury). If Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1002 is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 303. FOR THE STATE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
STATE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30,099,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30,086,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,647,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$63,000
Winter Recreation Program Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,074,000
Off Road Vehicle Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$266,000
Snowmobile Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,668,000
Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$327,000
Public Safety and Education Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $47,000
Water Trail Program Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000
Parks Renewal and Stewardship Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$33,261,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $102,563,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) Fees approved by the state parks and recreation commission in the 2003-05 biennium are authorized to exceed the fiscal growth factor under RCW 43.135.055.
(2) $79,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004, $79,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005, and $8,000 of the winter recreation program account--state appropriation are provided solely for a grant for the operation of the Northwest avalanche center.
(3) $191,000 of the aquatic lands enhancement account appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of the Puget Sound work plan and agency action item P+RC-02.
(4) At each state park at which a parking fee is collected, the state parks and recreation commission shall provide notice that the revenue collected from the parking fee shall be used to fund expenditures to maintain and improve the state park system.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 304. FOR THE INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION
INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,261,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,271,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,358,000
Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$254,000
Water Quality Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$200,000
Firearms Range Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22,000
Recreation Resources Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,538,000
NOVA Program Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $659,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,563,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $250,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $250,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely to implement priority recommendations developed by the monitoring oversight committee as directed by RCW 77.85.210. Within these funds, activity shall be directed to improve monitoring oversight within watersheds, enhance data coordination and access among recovery partners, and produce a state watershed health report card.
(2) $16,000,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation is provided solely for implementation of the forest and fish agreement rules. These funds will be allocated to the department of natural resources and the department of fish and wildlife.
(3) $41,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $41,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the operation and maintenance of the natural resources data portal.
(4) $813,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004, $813,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005, and $5,000,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation are provided to the salmon recovery funding board for distribution to lead entities and regional recovery boards. The board shall establish policies to require coordination of funding requests from lead entities and regional recovery boards to ensure that recovery efforts are synchronized. At the discretion of the board, funding shall be concentrated in watersheds within the highest priority salmon recovery regions as defined by the statewide strategy to recover salmon. The board shall also coordinate funding decisions with the northwest power planning council to ensure maximum efficiency and investment return.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 305. FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL HEARINGS OFFICE
ENVIRONMENTAL HEARINGS OFFICE
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$931,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$943,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,874,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations: $30,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $20,000 of the general fund-- state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely to implement Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5776 (review of permit decisions). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amounts provided in this subsection shall lapse.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 306. FOR THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,186,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,197,000
Water Quality Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,168,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,551,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $247,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $247,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the implementation of the Puget Sound work plan and agency action item CC-01.
(2) $68,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $71,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely to implement Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 1418 (drainage infrastructure). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amounts provided in this subsection shall lapse.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 307. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $41,745,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40,163,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $31,507,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$24,190,000
Off Road Vehicle Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$471,000
Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,570,000
Public Safety and Education Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $562,000
Recreational Fisheries Enhancement--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,370,000
Warm Water Game Fish Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,533,000
Eastern Washington Pheasant Enhancement Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$750,000
Wildlife Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $56,343,000
Wildlife Account--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37,990,000
Wildlife Account--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,110,000
Game Special Wildlife Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,936,000
Game Special Wildlife Account--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,582,000
Game Special Wildlife Account--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$350,000
Water Quality Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,000
Environmental Excellence Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,000
Regional Fisheries Salmonid Recovery Account--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,750,000
Oil Spill Prevention Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $977,000
Oyster Reserve Land Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $137,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $275,055,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $1,355,714 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004, $1,355,713 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005, and $402,000 of the wildlife account--state appropriation are provided solely for the implementation of the Puget Sound work plan and agency action items DFW-01 through DFW-06.
(2) $225,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004, $225,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005, and $550,000 of the wildlife account--state appropriation are provided solely for the implementation of hatchery reform recommendations defined by the hatchery scientific review group.
(3) $850,000 of the wildlife account--state appropriation is provided solely for stewardship and maintenance needs on agency-owned lands and water access sites.
(4) $900,000 of the wildlife fund--state appropriation is provided solely for wetland restoration activities for migratory waterfowl by providing landowner incentives to create or maintain waterfowl habitat and management activities.
(5) The department shall emphasize enforcement of laws related to protection of fish habitat and the illegal harvest of salmon and steelhead. Within the amount provided for the agency, the department shall provide support to the department of health to enforce state shellfish harvest laws.
(6) $2,000,000 of the aquatic lands enhancement account appropriation is provided for cooperative volunteer projects.
(7) The department shall support the activities of the aquatic nuisance species coordination committee to foster state, federal, tribal, and private cooperation on aquatic nuisance species issues. The committee shall strive to prevent the introduction of nonnative aquatic species and to minimize the spread of species that are introduced.
(8) The department shall develop and implement an activity-based costing system. The system shall be operational no later than January 1, 2004.
(9) $400,000 of the wildlife account--state appropriation is provided solely to implement the department's information systems strategic plan to include continued implementation of a personal computer leasing plan, an upgrade of computer back-up systems, systems architecture assessment, and network security analysis.
(10) Within funds provided, the department shall make available enforcement and biological staff to respond and take appropriate action to ensure public safety in response to public complaints regarding bear and cougar.
(11) $14,680,000 of the wildlife account--state appropriation is provided solely for the operation of the wildlife program and is contingent upon the department meeting the following conditions: In Okanogan, Ferry, Stevens, and Pend Oreille counties, the department shall not acquire properties with funds provided by the federal government, except in noncontiguous parcels less than five acres in size.
(12) $43,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $42,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for staffing and operation of the Tennant Lake interpretive center.
(13) $67,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $67,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely to implement Second Substitute House Bill No. 1095 (small forest landowners). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amounts provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(14) $110,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $110,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for economic adjustment assistance to fishermen pursuant to the 1999 Pacific salmon treaty agreement.
(15) $145,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 is provided solely to implement Substitute Senate Bill No. 5375 (hydraulic project approval). If Substitute Senate Bill No. 5375 is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(16) Within the amounts provided in this section, sufficient funding is provided to implement Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 1418 (drainage infrastructure). The department shall enter into an interagency agreement with the conservation commission for the development of the Skagit tide gates and estuarine habitat plans. If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, this subsection shall lapse.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 308. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,047,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $34,621,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,809,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,482,000
Forest Development Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $54,115,000
Off Road Vehicle Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,791,000
Surveys and Maps Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,730,000
Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,977,000
Resources Management Cost Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $73,927,000
Surface Mining Reclamation Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,259,000
Water Quality Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,431,000
Aquatic Land Dredged Material Disposal Site Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,299,000
Natural Resources Conservation Areas Stewardship Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $83,000
Air Pollution Control Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $521,000
Derelict Vessel Removal Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,130,000
Disaster Response Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,200,000
Agricultural College Trust Management Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,847,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $227,269,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $18,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004, $18,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005, and $1,006,950 of the aquatic lands enhancement account appropriation are provided solely for the implementation of the Puget Sound work plan and agency action items DNR-01, DNR-02, and DNR-04.
(2) $908,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $910,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for deposit into the agricultural college trust management account and are provided solely to manage approximately 70,700 acres of Washington State University's agricultural college trust lands.
(3) $2,159,500 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004, $8,359,500 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005, and $6,200,000 of the disaster response account-- state appropriation are provided solely for emergency fire suppression.
(4) $582,000 of the aquatic lands enhancement account appropriation is provided solely for spartina control.
(5) Fees approved by the board of natural resources in the 2003-05 biennium are authorized to exceed the fiscal growth factor under RCW 43.135.055.
(6) The department shall prepare a report of actual and planned expenditures by task and activity from all fund sources for all aspects of the forest and fish program for the 2001-03 and 2003-05 biennia. The report shall be submitted to the director of financial management and the legislative fiscal committees by August 31, 2003.
(7) Authority to expend funding for acquisition of technology equipment and software associated with development of a new revenue management system is conditioned on compliance with section 902 of this act.
(8) $1,000,000 of the aquatic lands enhancement account--state appropriation is provided solely for the department to meet its obligations with the U.S. environmental protection agency for the clean-up of Commencement Bay.
(9) For the 2003-05 fiscal biennium, the department has revised the methodology by which administrative costs of the department are allocated among the state general fund and the various dedicated funds and accounts from which the department receives appropriations. The legislature recognizes that the revised methodology represents a fair and equitable allocation of costs under state law and accounting rules. The legislature further finds that retroactive application of the revised methodology is neither practical nor desirable.
(10) $4,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $4,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely to compensate the forest board trust for a portion of the lease to the Crescent television improvement district consistent with RCW 79.12.055.
(11) The department of natural resources shall provide a report to the appropriate committees of the legislature, the office of financial management, the office of the attorney general, and the board of natural resources concerning the costs and effectiveness of the contract harvesting program as authorized by Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5074 (contract harvesting). The report shall be submitted by December 31, 2006, and shall include the following information:
(a) Number of sales conducted through contract harvesting;
(b) For each sale conducted, the (i) number of board feet sold; (ii) stumpage and pond prices; (iii) difference in revenues received compared to revenues that would have accrued through noncontract harvest sales, and the distribution of revenues to the contract harvesting revolving account, and to applicable management and trust accounts; and (iv) total cost to conduct the contract harvest, by fund and object of expenditure; and
(c) Other costs and benefits attributable to contract harvesting.
(12) $208,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $70,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely to implement Second Substitute House Bill No. 1095 (small forest landowners). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amounts provided in this subsection shall lapse.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 309. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,467,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,259,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,017,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,110,000
Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,931,000
Water Quality Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$640,000
State Toxics Control Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,566,000
Water Quality Permit Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$110,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $31,100,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $37,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $37,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for implementation of the Puget Sound work plan and agency action item WSDA-01.
(2) Fees and assessments approved by the department in the 2003-05 biennium are authorized to exceed the fiscal growth factor under RCW 43.135.055.
(3) The water quality account--state appropriation and the water quality permit account--state appropriation are provided solely to implement the dairy nutrient management program as transferred from the department of ecology by Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5889 (animal feeding operations). If Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5889 is not enacted by June 30, 2003, these appropriations shall be transferred to the department of ecology.
(4) $53,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $15,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely to implement Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1754 (chickens). If Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1754 is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amounts provided in this subsection shall lapse.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 310. FOR THE WASHINGTON POLLUTION LIABILITY REINSURANCE PROGRAM
WASHINGTON POLLUTION LIABILITY REINSURANCE PROGRAM
Pollution Liability Insurance Program Trust Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$914,000
PART IV
TRANSPORTATION
NEW SECTION. Sec. 401. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,009,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,013,000
Architects' License Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$695,000
Cemetery Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $238,000
Professional Engineers' Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,036,000
Real Estate Commission Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,133,000
Master License Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,125,000
Uniform Commercial Code Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,987,000
Real Estate Education Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $276,000
Real Estate Appraiser Commission Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$927,000
Real Estate Research Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $308,000
Funeral Directors and Embalmers Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$521,000
Geologists' Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,000
Data Processing Revolving Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35,306,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations: In accordance with RCW 43.24.086, it is the policy of the state of Washington that the cost of each professional, occupational, or business licensing program be fully borne by the members of that profession, occupation, or business. For each licensing program covered by RCW 43.24.086, the department shall set fees at levels sufficient to fully cover the cost of administering the licensing program, including any costs associated with policy enhancements funded in the 2003-05 fiscal biennium. Pursuant to RCW 43.135.055, during the 2003-05 fiscal biennium, the department may increase fees in excess of the fiscal growth factor if the increases are necessary to fully fund the costs of the licensing programs.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 402. FOR THE STATE PATROL
STATE PATROL
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,150,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,000,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,260,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$380,000
Death Investigations Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,503,000
Public Safety and Education Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$21,276,000
Enhanced 911 Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$612,000
County Criminal Justice Assistance Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,771,000
Municipal Criminal Justice Assistance Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,151,000
Fire Service Trust Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$127,000
Fire Service Training Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,384,000
State Toxics Control Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$438,000
Violence Reduction and Drug Enforcement Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $272,000
Fingerprint Identification Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,421,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $86,745,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $200,000 of the fire services account-- state appropriation is provided solely for two FTE's in the office of state fire marshal to exclusively review K-12 construction documents for fire and life safety in accordance with the state building code. It is the intent of this appropriation to provide these services only to those districts that are located in counties without qualified review capabilities.
(2) $750,000 of the fire services training account--state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of Engrossed House Bill No. 1109 (fire fighting training). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
PART V
EDUCATION
NEW SECTION. Sec. 501. FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
(1) STATE AGENCY OPERATIONS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,874,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,863,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,509,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39,246,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(a) $10,915,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $10,912,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided for the operation and expenses of the office of the superintendent of public instruction.
(b) $407,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $407,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the operation and expenses of the state board of education, including basic education assistance activities.
(c) $395,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $395,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the operation and expenses of the Washington professional educator standards board.
(d) $157,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $149,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the implementation of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5012 (charter schools). If the bill is not enacted before June 30, 2003, the amounts provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(e) The department of social and health services, the office of the superintendent of public instruction, and the department of health should work together to identify opportunities for early intervention and prevention activities that can help prevent disease and reduce oral health issues among children. Disease prevention among infants at the age of one year and among children entering the K-12 education system provide cost-effective ways to avoid higher health spending later in life.
(2) STATEWIDE PROGRAMS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,026,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,391,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $66,405,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $80,823,000
The appropriations in this subsection are provided solely for the statewide programs specified in this subsection and are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(a) HEALTH AND SAFETY
(i) A maximum of $89,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and a maximum of $89,000 of the general fund-- state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided for the school safety center in the office of the superintendent of public instruction subject to the following conditions and limitations.
(A) The safety center shall: Disseminate successful models of school safety plans and cooperative efforts; provide assistance to schools to establish a comprehensive safe school plan; select models of cooperative efforts that have been proven successful; act as an information dissemination and resource center when an incident occurs in a school district either in Washington or in another state; coordinate activities relating to school safety; review and approve manuals and curricula used for school safety models and training; and develop and maintain a school safety information web site.
(B) The superintendent of public instruction shall participate in a school safety center advisory committee that includes representatives of educators, classified staff, principals, superintendents, administrators, the American society for industrial security, the state criminal justice training commission, and others deemed appropriate and approved by the school safety center advisory committee. Members of the committee shall be chosen by the groups they represent. In addition, the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs shall appoint representatives of law enforcement to participate on the school safety center advisory committee. The advisory committee shall select a chair.
(C) The school safety center advisory committee shall develop a training program, using the best practices in school safety, for all school safety personnel.
(ii) $400,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation transferred from the department of health is provided for a program that provides grants to school districts for media campaigns promoting sexual abstinence and addressing the importance of delaying sexual activity, pregnancy, and childbearing until individuals are ready to nurture and support their children. Grants to the school districts shall be for projects that are substantially designed and produced by students. The grants shall require a local private sector match, which may include in-kind contribution of technical or other assistance from consultants or firms involved in public relations, advertising, broadcasting, and graphics or video production or other related fields.
(iii) $13,663,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation is provided for safe and drug free schools and communities grants for drug and violence prevention activities and strategies.
(iv) A maximum $2,541,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and a maximum of $2,541,000 of the general fund-- state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided for a corps of nurses located at educational service districts, as determined by the superintendent of public instruction, to be dispatched to the most needy schools to provide direct care to students, health education, and training for school staff.
(v) A maximum of $146,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and a maximum of $146,000 of the general fund-- state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided for a nonviolence and leadership training program provided by the institute for community leadership. The program shall provide the following:
(A) Statewide nonviolence leadership coaches training program for certification of educational employees and community members in nonviolence leadership workshops;
(B) Statewide leadership nonviolence student exchanges, training, and speaking opportunities for student workshop participants; and
(C) A request for proposal process, with up to 80 percent funding, for nonviolence leadership workshops serving at least 12 school districts with direct programming in 36 elementary, middle, and high schools throughout Washington state.
(b) TECHNOLOGY
(i) A maximum of $1,939,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and a maximum of $1,939,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided for K-20 telecommunications network technical support in the K-12 sector to prevent system failures and avoid interruptions in school utilization of the data processing and video-conferencing capabilities of the network. These funds may be used to purchase engineering and advanced technical support for the network. A maximum of $650,000 of this amount may be expended for state-level administration and staff training on the K-20 network.
(ii) A maximum of $540,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and a maximum of $540,000 of the general fund-- state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided for the Washington state leadership assistance for science education reform (LASER) regional partnership coordinated at the Pacific Science Center.
(c) GRANTS AND ALLOCATIONS
(i) A maximum of $761,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and a maximum of $757,000 of the general fund-- state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided for alternative certification routes. Funds may be used for the professional educator standards board to continue existing alternative-route grant programs and create new alternative-route programs in regions of the state with service shortages.
(ii) A maximum of $612,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and a maximum of $612,000 of the general fund-- state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided for in-service training and educational programs conducted by the Pacific Science Center.
(iii) A maximum of $97,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and a maximum of $97,000 of the general fund-- state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided to support vocational student leadership organizations.
(iv) $1,433,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation is provided for the advanced placement fee program to increase opportunities for low-income students and under-represented populations to participate in advanced placement courses and to increase the capacity of schools to provide advanced placement courses to students.
(v) $9,510,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation is provided for comprehensive school reform demonstration projects to provide grants to low-income schools for improving student achievement through adoption and implementation of research-based curricula and instructional programs.
(vi) $12,977,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation is provided for 21st century learning center grants, providing after- school and inter-session activities for students.
(vii) $302,000 of the fiscal year 2004 appropriation and $671,000 of the fiscal year 2005 appropriation are provided solely for the special services pilot projects provided by Second Substitute House Bill No. 2012 (special services pilot program). The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall allocate these funds to the district or districts participating in the pilot program according to the provisions of section 2 subsection (4) of Second Substitute House Bill No. 2012. If Second Substitute House Bill No. 2012 is not enacted by June 30, 2003, these amounts shall lapse.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 502. FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--FOR GENERAL APPORTIONMENT
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--GENERAL APPORTIONMENT
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,949,796,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,966,361,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,916,157,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) Each general fund fiscal year appropriation includes such funds as are necessary to complete the school year ending in the fiscal year and for prior fiscal year adjustments.
(2) Allocations for certificated staff salaries for the 2003-04 and 2004-05 school years shall be determined using formula-generated staff units calculated pursuant to this subsection. Staff allocations for small school enrollments in (d) through (f) of this subsection shall be reduced for vocational full-time equivalent enrollments. Staff allocations for small school enrollments in grades K-6 shall be the greater of that generated under (a) of this subsection, or under (d) and (e) of this subsection. Certificated staffing allocations shall be as follows:
(a) On the basis of each 1,000 average annual full-time equivalent enrollments, excluding full-time equivalent enrollment otherwise recognized for certificated staff unit allocations under (c) through (f) of this subsection:
(i) Four certificated administrative staff units per thousand full- time equivalent students in grades K-12;
(ii) 49 certificated instructional staff units per thousand full- time equivalent students in grades K-3;
(iii) Forty-six certificated instructional staff units per thousand full-time equivalent students in grades 4-12; and
(iv) An additional 4.2 certificated instructional staff units for grades K-3 and an additional 7.2 certificated instructional staff units for grade 4. Any funds allocated for the additional certificated units provided in this subsection (iv) shall not be considered as basic education funding.
(A) Funds provided under this subsection (2)(a)(iv) in excess of the amount required to maintain the statutory minimum ratio established under RCW 28A.150.260(2)(b) shall be allocated only if the district documents an actual ratio in grades K-4 equal to or greater than 53.2 certificated instructional staff per thousand full-time equivalent students. For any school district documenting a lower certificated instructional staff ratio, the allocation shall be based on the district's actual grades K-4 certificated instructional staff ratio achieved in that school year, or the statutory minimum ratio established under RCW 28A.150.260(2)(b), if greater;
(B) Districts at or above 51.0 certificated instructional staff per one thousand full-time equivalent students in grades K-4 may dedicate up to 1.3 of the 53.2 funding ratio to employ additional classified instructional assistants assigned to basic education classrooms in grades K-4. For purposes of documenting a district's staff ratio under this section, funds used by the district to employ additional classified instructional assistants shall be converted to a certificated staff equivalent and added to the district's actual certificated instructional staff ratio. Additional classified instructional assistants, for the purposes of this subsection, shall be determined using the 1989-90 school year as the base year;
(C) Any district maintaining a ratio in grades K-4 equal to or greater than 53.2 certificated instructional staff per thousand full- time equivalent students may use allocations generated under this subsection (2)(a)(iv) in excess of that required to maintain the minimum ratio established under RCW 28A.150.260(2)(b) to employ additional basic education certificated instructional staff or classified instructional assistants in grades 5-6. Funds allocated under this subsection (2)(a)(iv) shall only be expended to reduce class size in grades K-6. No more than 1.3 of the certificated instructional funding ratio amount may be expended for provision of classified instructional assistants;
(b) For school districts with a minimum enrollment of 250 full-time equivalent students whose full-time equivalent student enrollment count in a given month exceeds the first of the month full-time equivalent enrollment count by 5 percent, an additional state allocation of 110 percent of the share that such increased enrollment would have generated had such additional full-time equivalent students been included in the normal enrollment count for that particular month;
(c)(i) On the basis of full-time equivalent enrollment in:
(A) Vocational education programs approved by the superintendent of public instruction, a maximum of 0.92 certificated instructional staff units and 0.08 certificated administrative staff units for each 19.5 full-time equivalent vocational students; and
(B) Skills center programs meeting the standards for skills center funding established in January 1999 by the superintendent of public instruction, 0.92 certificated instructional staff units and 0.08 certificated administrative units for each 16.67 full-time equivalent vocational students;
(ii) Vocational full-time equivalent enrollment shall be reported on the same monthly basis as the enrollment for students eligible for basic support, and payments shall be adjusted for reported vocational enrollments on the same monthly basis as those adjustments for enrollment for students eligible for basic support; and
(iii) For the 2003-04 and 2004-05 school years, indirect cost charges by a school district to vocational-secondary programs shall not exceed 15 percent of the combined basic education and vocational enhancement allocations of state funds.
(d) For districts enrolling not more than twenty-five average annual full-time equivalent students in grades K-8, and for small school plants within any school district which have been judged to be remote and necessary by the state board of education and enroll not more than twenty-five average annual full-time equivalent students in grades K-8:
(i) For those enrolling no students in grades 7 and 8, 1.76 certificated instructional staff units and 0.24 certificated administrative staff units for enrollment of not more than five students, plus one-twentieth of a certificated instructional staff unit for each additional student enrolled; and
(ii) For those enrolling students in grades 7 or 8, 1.68 certificated instructional staff units and 0.32 certificated administrative staff units for enrollment of not more than five students, plus one-tenth of a certificated instructional staff unit for each additional student enrolled;
(e) For specified enrollments in districts enrolling more than twenty-five but not more than one hundred average annual full-time equivalent students in grades K-8, and for small school plants within any school district which enroll more than twenty-five average annual full-time equivalent students in grades K-8 and have been judged to be remote and necessary by the state board of education:
(i) For enrollment of up to sixty annual average full-time equivalent students in grades K-6, 2.76 certificated instructional staff units and 0.24 certificated administrative staff units; and
(ii) For enrollment of up to twenty annual average full-time equivalent students in grades 7 and 8, 0.92 certificated instructional staff units and 0.08 certificated administrative staff units;
(f) For districts operating no more than two high schools with enrollments of less than three hundred average annual full-time equivalent students, for enrollment in grades 9-12 in each such school, other than alternative schools:
(i) For remote and necessary schools enrolling students in any grades 9-12 but no more than twenty-five average annual full-time equivalent students in grades K-12, four and one-half certificated instructional staff units and one-quarter of a certificated administrative staff unit;
(ii) For all other small high schools under this subsection, nine certificated instructional staff units and one-half of a certificated administrative staff unit for the first sixty average annual full time equivalent students, and additional staff units based on a ratio of 0.8732 certificated instructional staff units and 0.1268 certificated administrative staff units per each additional forty-three and one-half average annual full time equivalent students.
Units calculated under (f)(ii) of this subsection shall be reduced by certificated staff units at the rate of forty-six certificated instructional staff units and four certificated administrative staff units per thousand vocational full-time equivalent students;
(g) For each nonhigh school district having an enrollment of more than seventy annual average full-time equivalent students and less than one hundred eighty students, operating a grades K-8 program or a grades 1-8 program, an additional one-half of a certificated instructional staff unit; and
(h) For each nonhigh school district having an enrollment of more than fifty annual average full-time equivalent students and less than one hundred eighty students, operating a grades K-6 program or a grades 1-6 program, an additional one-half of a certificated instructional staff unit.
(3) Allocations for classified salaries for the 2003-04 and 2004-05 school years shall be calculated using formula-generated classified staff units determined as follows:
(a) For enrollments generating certificated staff unit allocations under subsection (2)(d) through (h) of this section, one classified staff unit for each three certificated staff units allocated under such subsections;
(b) For all other enrollment in grades K-12, including vocational full-time equivalent enrollments, one classified staff unit for each sixty average annual full-time equivalent students; and
(c) For each nonhigh school district with an enrollment of more than fifty annual average full-time equivalent students and less than one hundred eighty students, an additional one-half of a classified staff unit.
(4) Fringe benefit allocations shall be calculated at a rate of 9.31 percent in the 2003-04 school year and 9.31 percent in the 2004-05 school year for certificated salary allocations provided under subsection (2) of this section, and a rate of 12.53 percent in the 2003-04 school year and 12.53 percent in the 2004-05 school year for classified salary allocations provided under subsection (3) of this section.
(5) Insurance benefit allocations shall be calculated at the maintenance rate specified in section 504(4) of this act, based on the number of benefit units determined as follows:
(a) The number of certificated staff units determined in subsection (2) of this section; and
(b) The number of classified staff units determined in subsection (3) of this section multiplied by 1.152. This factor is intended to adjust allocations so that, for the purposes of distributing insurance benefits, full-time equivalent classified employees may be calculated on the basis of 1440 hours of work per year, with no individual employee counted as more than one full-time equivalent.
(6)(a) For nonemployee-related costs associated with each certificated staff unit allocated under subsection (2)(a), (b), and (d) through (h) of this section, there shall be provided a maximum of $8,785 per certificated staff unit in the 2003-04 school year and a maximum of $8,952 per certificated staff unit in the 2004-05 school year.
(b) For nonemployee-related costs associated with each vocational certificated staff unit allocated under subsection (2)(c)(i)(A) of this section, there shall be provided a maximum of $21,573 per certificated staff unit in the 2003-04 school year and a maximum of $21,983 per certificated staff unit in the 2004-05 school year.
(c) For nonemployee-related costs associated with each vocational certificated staff unit allocated under subsection (2)(c)(i)(B) of this section, there shall be provided a maximum of $16,739 per certificated staff unit in the 2003-04 school year and a maximum of $17,057 per certificated staff unit in the 2004-05 school year.
(7) Allocations for substitute costs for classroom teachers shall be distributed at a maintenance rate of $531.09 for the 2003-04 and 2004-05 school years per allocated classroom teacher exclusive of salary increase amounts, if any, provided in section 504 of this act. Solely for the purposes of this subsection, allocated classroom teachers shall be equal to the number of certificated instructional staff units allocated under subsection (2) of this section, multiplied by the ratio between the number of actual basic education certificated teachers and the number of actual basic education certificated instructional staff reported statewide for the prior school year.
(8) Any school district board of directors may petition the superintendent of public instruction by submission of a resolution adopted in a public meeting to reduce or delay any portion of its basic education allocation for any school year. The superintendent of public instruction shall approve such reduction or delay if it does not impair the district's financial condition. Any delay shall not be for more than two school years. Any reduction or delay shall have no impact on levy authority pursuant to RCW 84.52.0531 and local effort assistance pursuant to chapter 28A.500 RCW.
(9) The superintendent may distribute a maximum of $3,190,000 for fiscal year 2004 and a maximum of $3,202,000 during fiscal year 2005 outside the basic education formula as follows:
(a) For fire protection for school districts located in a fire protection district as now or hereafter established pursuant to chapter 52.04 RCW, a maximum of $495,000 may be expended in fiscal year 2004 and a maximum of $504,000 may be expended in fiscal year 2005; and
(b) A maximum of $353,000 may be expended for school district emergencies;
(c) For summer vocational programs at skills centers, a maximum of $2,035,000 may be expended each fiscal year; and
(d) A maximum of $485,000 for each fiscal year may be expended for programs providing skills training for secondary students who are enrolled in extended day school-to-work programs, as approved by the superintendent of public instruction. The funds shall be allocated at a rate not to exceed $500 per full-time equivalent student enrolled in those programs.
(10) For purposes of RCW 84.52.0531, the increase per full-time equivalent student is 3.4 percent from the 2002-03 school year to the 2003-04 school year and 2.5 percent from the 2003-04 school year to the 2004-05 school year.
(11) If two or more school districts consolidate and each district was receiving additional basic education formula staff units pursuant to subsection (2)(b) through (h) of this section, the following shall apply:
(a) For three school years following consolidation, the number of basic education formula staff units shall not be less than the number of basic education formula staff units received by the districts in the school year prior to the consolidation; and
(b) For the fourth through eighth school years following consolidation, the difference between the basic education formula staff units received by the districts for the school year prior to consolidation and the basic education formula staff units after consolidation pursuant to subsection (2)(a) through (h) of this section shall be reduced in increments of twenty percent per year.
(12) $159,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $1,181,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the implementation of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5012 (charter schools). If the bill is not enacted before June 30, 2003, the amounts provided in this subsection shall lapse.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 503. FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--BASIC EDUCATION EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION.
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--BASIC EDUCATION EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION
(1) The following calculations determine the salaries used in the general fund allocations for certificated instructional, certificated administrative, and classified staff units under section 502 of this act:
(a) Salary allocations for certificated instructional staff units shall be determined for each district by multiplying the district's certificated instructional total base salary shown on LEAP Document 12E for the appropriate year, by the district's average staff mix factor for certificated instructional staff in that school year, computed using LEAP Document 1Sa for the 2003-04 school year and LEAP Document 1Sb for the 2004-05 school year; and
(b) Salary allocations for certificated administrative staff units and classified staff units for each district shall be based on the district's certificated administrative and classified salary allocation amounts shown on LEAP Document 12E for the appropriate year.
(2) For the purposes of this section:
(a) "LEAP Document 1Sa" means the computerized tabulation establishing staff mix factors for certificated instructional staff for the 2003-04 school year according to education and years of experience, as developed by the legislative evaluation and accountability program committee on March 31, 2003, at 09:06 hours;
(b) "LEAP Document 1Sb" means the computerized tabulation establishing staff mix factors for certificated instructional staff for the 2004-05 school year according to education and years of experience, as developed by the legislative evaluation and accountability program committee on March 31, 2003, at 09:06 hours; and
(c) "LEAP Document 12E" means the computerized tabulation of 2003- 04 and 2004-05 school year salary allocations for certificated administrative staff and classified staff and derived and total base salaries for certificated instructional staff as developed by the legislative evaluation and accountability program committee on March 31, 2003, at 09:06 hours.
(3) Incremental fringe benefit factors shall be applied to salary adjustments at a rate of 8.67 percent for school years 2003-04 and 2004-05 for certificated staff and 9.03 percent for school years 2003- 04 and 2004-05 for classified staff.
(4)(a) Pursuant to RCW 28A.150.410, the following statewide salary allocation schedules for certificated instructional staff are established for basic education salary allocations:
K-12 Salary Allocation Schedule For Certificated Instructional Staff |
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2003-04 School Year |
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Years of |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
MA+90 |
Service |
|
BA |
BA+15 |
BA+30 |
BA+45 |
BA+90 |
BA+135 |
MA |
MA+45 |
or PHD |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0 |
|
29,149 |
29,936 |
30,752 |
31,568 |
34,192 |
35,881 |
34,947 |
37,570 |
39,262 |
1 |
|
29,540 |
30,339 |
31,165 |
32,019 |
34,669 |
36,350 |
35,335 |
37,985 |
39,665 |
2 |
|
30,060 |
30,870 |
31,709 |
32,633 |
35,289 |
36,995 |
35,901 |
38,556 |
40,262 |
3 |
|
30,747 |
31,574 |
32,429 |
33,392 |
36,069 |
37,833 |
36,630 |
39,306 |
41,071 |
4 |
|
31,285 |
32,151 |
33,017 |
34,018 |
36,724 |
38,510 |
37,208 |
39,914 |
41,701 |
5 |
|
31,840 |
32,716 |
33,594 |
34,655 |
37,365 |
39,196 |
37,798 |
40,509 |
42,340 |
6 |
|
32,251 |
33,108 |
34,016 |
35,131 |
37,827 |
39,667 |
38,213 |
40,910 |
42,750 |
7 |
|
33,139 |
34,012 |
34,937 |
36,118 |
38,868 |
40,769 |
39,185 |
41,934 |
43,836 |
8 |
|
34,202 |
35,122 |
36,069 |
37,348 |
40,135 |
42,106 |
40,414 |
43,202 |
45,172 |
9 |
|
|
36,272 |
37,266 |
38,591 |
41,443 |
43,481 |
41,656 |
44,510 |
46,548 |
10 |
|
|
|
38,477 |
39,898 |
42,788 |
44,894 |
42,964 |
45,855 |
47,960 |
11 |
|
|
|
|
41,243 |
44,196 |
46,344 |
44,309 |
47,263 |
49,410 |
12 |
|
|
|
|
42,545 |
45,642 |
47,854 |
45,707 |
48,708 |
50,921 |
13 |
|
|
|
|
|
47,123 |
49,401 |
47,154 |
50,189 |
52,467 |
14 |
|
|
|
|
|
48,611 |
51,006 |
48,644 |
51,775 |
54,073 |
15 |
|
|
|
|
|
49,876 |
52,333 |
49,908 |
53,121 |
55,479 |
16 or More |
|
|
|
50,873 |
53,379 |
50,906 |
54,183 |
56,588 |
K-12 Salary Allocation Schedule For Certificated Instructional Staff |
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2004-05 School Year |
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Years of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
MA+90 |
Service |
|
BA |
BA+15 |
BA+30 |
BA+45 |
BA+90 |
BA+135 |
MA |
MA+45 |
or PHD |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0 |
|
30,023 |
30,834 |
31,674 |
32,516 |
35,218 |
36,958 |
35,995 |
38,697 |
40,439 |
1 |
|
30,427 |
31,249 |
32,100 |
32,979 |
35,709 |
37,440 |
36,395 |
39,125 |
40,855 |
2 |
|
30,812 |
31,642 |
32,502 |
33,449 |
36,171 |
37,920 |
36,798 |
39,520 |
41,269 |
3 |
|
31,209 |
32,047 |
32,916 |
33,893 |
36,610 |
38,401 |
37,180 |
39,895 |
41,687 |
4 |
|
31,598 |
32,473 |
33,347 |
34,358 |
37,091 |
38,895 |
37,580 |
40,313 |
42,118 |
5 |
|
32,000 |
32,879 |
33,762 |
34,829 |
37,552 |
39,392 |
37,987 |
40,711 |
42,551 |
6 |
|
32,413 |
33,273 |
34,186 |
35,306 |
38,016 |
39,866 |
38,404 |
41,114 |
42,963 |
7 |
|
33,139 |
34,012 |
34,937 |
36,118 |
38,868 |
40,769 |
39,185 |
41,934 |
43,836 |
8 |
|
34,202 |
35,122 |
36,069 |
37,348 |
40,135 |
42,106 |
40,414 |
43,202 |
45,172 |
9 |
|
|
36,272 |
37,266 |
38,591 |
41,443 |
43,481 |
41,656 |
44,510 |
46,548 |
10 |
|
|
|
38,477 |
39,898 |
42,788 |
44,894 |
42,964 |
45,855 |
47,960 |
11 |
|
|
|
|
41,243 |
44,196 |
46,344 |
44,309 |
47,263 |
49,410 |
12 |
|
|
|
|
42,545 |
45,642 |
47,854 |
45,707 |
48,708 |
50,921 |
13 |
|
|
|
|
|
47,123 |
49,401 |
47,154 |
50,189 |
52,467 |
14 |
|
|
|
|
|
48,611 |
51,006 |
48,644 |
51,775 |
54,073 |
15 |
|
|
|
|
|
49,876 |
52,333 |
49,908 |
53,121 |
55,479 |
16 or More |
|
|
|
50,873 |
53,379 |
50,906 |
54,183 |
56,588 |
(b) As used in this subsection, the column headings "BA+(N)" refer to the number of credits earned since receiving the baccalaureate degree.
(c) For credits earned after the baccalaureate degree but before the masters degree, any credits in excess of forty-five credits may be counted after the masters degree. Thus, as used in this subsection, the column headings "MA+(N)" refer to the total of:
(i) Credits earned since receiving the masters degree; and
(ii) Any credits in excess of forty-five credits that were earned after the baccalaureate degree but before the masters degree.
(5) For the purposes of this section:
(a) "BA" means a baccalaureate degree.
(b) "MA" means a masters degree.
(c) "PHD" means a doctorate degree.
(d) "Years of service" shall be calculated under the same rules adopted by the superintendent of public instruction.
(e) "Credits" means college quarter hour credits and equivalent in- service credits computed in accordance with RCW 28A.415.020 and 28A.415.023.
(6) No more than ninety college quarter-hour credits received by any employee after the baccalaureate degree may be used to determine compensation allocations under the state salary allocation schedule and LEAP documents referenced in this act, or any replacement schedules and documents, unless:
(a) The employee has a masters degree; or
(b) The credits were used in generating state salary allocations before January 1, 1992.
(7) The certificated instructional staff base salary specified for each district in LEAP Document 12E and the salary schedules in subsection (4)(a) of this section include two learning improvement days. A school district is eligible for the learning improvement day funds for school years 2003-04 and 2004-05, only if two learning improvement days have been added to the 180-day contract year. If fewer than two days are added, the additional learning improvement allocation shall be adjusted accordingly. The additional days shall be for activities related to improving student learning consistent with education reform implementation, and shall not be considered part of basic education. The length of a learning improvement day shall not be less than the length of a full day under the base contract. The superintendent of public instruction shall ensure that school districts adhere to the intent and purposes of this subsection.
(8) The salary allocation schedules established in this section are for allocation purposes only except as provided in RCW 28A.400.200(2), subsection (7) of this section, and section 504(1) of this act.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 504. FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--FOR SCHOOL EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--SCHOOL EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,584,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $104,057,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$423,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $130,065,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $9,015,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $20,917,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely to provide a salary adjustment for state formula certificated instructional staff units in their first seven years of service. Consistent with the statewide certificated instructional staff salary allocation schedule in section 503 of this act, sufficient funding is provided to increase the salary of certificated instructional staff units in the 2003-04 school year and the 2004-05 school year by the following percentages: Three percent for certificated instructional staff in their first and second years of service; two and one-half percent for certificated instructional staff in their third year of service; one and one-half percent for certificated instructional staff in their fourth year of service; one percent for certificated instructional staff in their fifth year of service; and one-half of a percent for certificated instructional staff in their sixth and seventh years of service. These increases will take effect September 1, 2003 and September 1, 2004.
(a) In order to receive funding provided in this subsection, school districts shall certify to the office of superintendent of public instruction that they will provide the percentage increases in the amounts specified in this subsection. In cases where a school district providing the increases in the amounts specified in this subsection would cause that school district to be out of compliance with RCW 28A.400.200, they may provide salary increases in different amounts but only to the extent necessary to come into compliance with RCW 28A.400.200. Funds provided in this subsection shall be used exclusively for providing the percentage increases specified in this subsection to the certificated staff units in their first seven years of service and shall not be used to supplant any other state or local funding for compensation for these staff.
(b) The appropriations include associated incremental fringe benefit allocations at rates of 8.67 percent for school year 2003-04 and 8.67 percent for school year 2004-05 for certificated staff. Increases for general apportionment (basic education) are based on the salary allocation schedules and methodology in sections 502 and 503 of this act. Increases for special education result from increases in each district's basic education allocation per student. Increases for educational service districts and institutional education programs are determined by the superintendent of public instruction using the methodology for general apportionment salaries and benefits in sections 502 and 503 of this act.
(2) $5,424,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $12,256,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely to provide a salary adjustment for state formula classified staff units of one percent effective September 1, 2003, and another salary adjustment of one percent effective on September 1, 2004.
(a) In order to receive funding provided in this subsection, school districts shall certify to the office of superintendent of public instruction that they will provide the percentage increases in the amounts specified in this subsection. Funds provided in this subsection shall be used exclusively for providing the percentage increases specified in this subsection to classified staff units and shall not be used to supplant any other state or local funding for compensation for these staff.
(b) The appropriations include associated incremental fringe benefit allocations at rates of 9.03 percent for the 2003-04 school year and 9.03 percent for the 2004-05 school year for classified staff. The appropriations in this section include the increased portion of salaries and incremental fringe benefits for all relevant state-funded school programs in this part V of this act. Increases for general apportionment (basic education) are based on the salary allocation schedules and methodology in sections 502 and 503 of this act. Increases for special education result from increases in each district's basic education allocation per student. Increases for educational service districts and institutional education programs are determined by the superintendent of public instruction using the methodology for general apportionment salaries and benefits in sections 502 and 503 of this act.
(3) The appropriations in this section provide salary adjustments and incremental fringe benefit allocations based on formula adjustments as follows:
|
School Year |
|||
|
2003-04 |
2004-05 |
||
Pupil Transportation (per weighted pupil mile) |
$0.22 |
|
$0.45 |
|
Highly Capable (per formula student) |
$0.93 |
|
$1.88 |
|
Transitional Bilingual Education (per eligible bilingual student) |
$2.45 |
|
$4.95 |
|
Learning Assistance (per entitlement unit) |
$2.23 |
|
$4.50 |
|
(4) $83,240,000 is provided for adjustments to insurance benefit allocations. The maintenance rate for insurance benefit allocations is $457.07 per month for the 2003-04 and 2004-05 school years. The appropriations in this section provide for a rate increase to $471.12 per month for the 2003-04 school year and $542.48 per month for the 2004-05 school year at the following rates:
|
School Year |
|||
|
2003-04 |
2004-05 |
||
Pupil Transportation (per weighted pupil mile) |
$0.13 |
|
$0.78 |
|
Highly Capable (per formula student) |
$0.83 |
|
$5.26 |
|
Transitional Bilingual Education (per eligible bilingual student) |
$2.27 |
|
$13.83 |
|
Learning Assistance (per entitlement unit) |
$1.79 |
|
$10.87 |
|
(5) The rates specified in this section are subject to revision each year by the legislature.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 505. FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--FOR PUPIL TRANSPORTATION
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--PUPIL TRANSPORTATION
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $201,856,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $210,555,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $412,411,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) Each general fund fiscal year appropriation includes such funds as are necessary to complete the school year ending in the fiscal year and for prior fiscal year adjustments.
(2) A maximum of $768,000 of this fiscal year 2004 appropriation and a maximum of $782,000 of the fiscal year 2005 appropriation may be expended for regional transportation coordinators and related activities. The transportation coordinators shall ensure that data submitted by school districts for state transportation funding shall, to the greatest extent practical, reflect the actual transportation activity of each district.
(3) $5,000 of the fiscal year 2004 appropriation and $5,000 of the fiscal year 2005 appropriation are provided solely for the transportation of students enrolled in "choice" programs. Transportation shall be limited to low-income students who are transferring to "choice" programs solely for educational reasons.
(4) Allocations for transportation of students shall be based on reimbursement rates of $39.26 per weighted mile in the 2003-04 school year and $39.49 per weighted mile in the 2004-05 school year exclusive of salary and benefit adjustments, if any, provided in section 504 of this act. Allocations for transportation of students transported more than one radius mile shall be based on weighted miles as determined by superintendent of public instruction multiplied by the per mile reimbursement rates for the school year pursuant to the formulas adopted by the superintendent of public instruction. Allocations for transportation of students living within one radius mile shall be based on the number of enrolled students in grades kindergarten through five living within one radius mile of their assigned school multiplied by the per mile reimbursement rate for the school year multiplied by 1.29.
(5) For school buses ordered on or after July 1, 2003, the office of superintendent of public instruction shall provide reimbursement funding to a school district only after the superintendent of public instruction determines that the school bus was purchased from the list established pursuant to RCW 28A.160.195(2) or a comparable competitive bid process based on the lowest price quote based on similar bus categories to those used to establish the list pursuant to RCW 28A.160.195. The competitive specifications shall meet federal motor vehicle safety standards, minimum state specifications as established by rule by the superintendent, and supported options as determined by the superintendent in consultation with the regional transportation coordinators of the educational service districts.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 506. FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--FOR SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE PROGRAMS
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE PROGRAMS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,100,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,100,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $272,069,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $278,269,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $3,000,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $3,000,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided for state matching money for federal child nutrition programs.
(2) $100,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $100,000 of the 2005 fiscal year appropriation are provided for summer food programs for children in low-income areas.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 507. FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $433,712,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $429,085,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $409,762,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,272,559,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) Funding for special education programs is provided on an excess cost basis, pursuant to RCW 28A.150.390. School districts shall ensure that special education students as a class receive their full share of the general apportionment allocation accruing through sections 502 and 504 of this act. To the extent a school district cannot provide an appropriate education for special education students under chapter 28A.155 RCW through the general apportionment allocation, it shall provide services through the special education excess cost allocation funded in this section.
(2)(a) The superintendent of public instruction shall use the excess cost methodology developed and implemented for the 2001-02 school year using the S-275 personnel reporting system and all related accounting requirements to ensure that:
(i) Special education students are basic education students first;
(ii) As a class, special education students are entitled to the full basic education allocation; and
(iii) Special education students are basic education students for the entire school day.
(b) The S-275 and accounting changes in effect since the 2001-02 school year shall supercede any prior excess cost methodologies and shall be required of all school districts.
(3) Each fiscal year appropriation includes such funds as are necessary to complete the school year ending in the fiscal year and for prior fiscal year adjustments.
(4) The superintendent of public instruction shall distribute state and federal funds to school districts based on two categories: The optional birth through age two program for special education eligible developmentally delayed infants and toddlers, and the mandatory special education program for special education eligible students ages three to twenty-one. A "special education eligible student" means a student receiving specially designed instruction in accordance with a properly formulated individualized education program.
(5)(a) For the 2003-04 and 2004-05 school years, the superintendent shall make allocations to each district based on the sum of:
(i) A district's annual average headcount enrollment of developmentally delayed infants and toddlers ages birth through two, multiplied by the district's average basic education allocation per full-time equivalent student, multiplied by 1.15; and
(ii) A district's annual average full-time equivalent basic education enrollment multiplied by the funded enrollment percent determined pursuant to subsection (6)(b) of this section, multiplied by the district's average basic education allocation per full-time equivalent student multiplied by 0.9309.
(b) For purposes of this subsection, "average basic education allocation per full-time equivalent student" for a district shall be based on the staffing ratios required by RCW 28A.150.260 and shall not include enhancements, secondary vocational education, or small schools.
(6) The definitions in this subsection apply throughout this section.
(a) "Annual average full-time equivalent basic education enrollment" means the resident enrollment including students enrolled through choice (RCW 28A.225.225) and students from nonhigh districts (RCW 28A.225.210) and excluding students residing in another district enrolled as part of an interdistrict cooperative program (RCW 28A.225.250).
(b) "Enrollment percent" means the district's resident special education annual average enrollment, excluding the birth through age two enrollment, as a percent of the district's annual average full-time equivalent basic education enrollment. For the 2003-04 and the 2004-05 school years, each district's general fund--state funded special education enrollment shall be the lesser of the district's actual enrollment percent or 12.7 percent. Increases in enrollment percent from 12.7 percent to 13.0 percent shall be funded from the general fund--federal appropriation.
(7) At the request of any interdistrict cooperative of at least 15 districts in which all excess cost services for special education students of the districts are provided by the cooperative, the maximum enrollment percent shall be calculated in accordance with subsection (6)(b) of this section, and shall be calculated in the aggregate rather than individual district units. For purposes of this subsection, the average basic education allocation per full-time equivalent student shall be calculated in the aggregate rather than individual district units.
(8) To the extent necessary, $25,746,000 of the general fund-- federal appropriation is provided for safety net awards for districts with demonstrated needs for state special education funding beyond the amounts provided in subsection (5) of this section. If safety net awards exceed the amount appropriated in this subsection (8), the superintendent shall expend all available federal discretionary funds necessary to meet this need. Safety net funds shall be awarded by the state safety net oversight committee subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(a) The committee shall consider unmet needs for districts that can convincingly demonstrate that all legitimate expenditures for special education exceed all available revenues from state funding formulas. In the determination of need, the committee shall also consider additional available revenues from federal and local sources. Differences in program costs attributable to district philosophy, service delivery choice, or accounting practices are not a legitimate basis for safety net awards.
(b) The committee shall then consider the extraordinary high cost needs of one or more individual special education students. Differences in costs attributable to district philosophy, service delivery choice, or accounting practices are not a legitimate basis for safety net awards.
(c) The maximum allowable indirect cost for calculating safety net eligibility may not exceed the federal restricted indirect cost rate for the district plus one percent.
(d) Safety net awards shall be adjusted based on the percent of potential medicaid eligible students billed as calculated by the superintendent in accordance with chapter 318, Laws of 1999.
(e) Safety net awards must be adjusted for any audit findings or exceptions related to special education funding.
(f) The superintendent may expend up to $120,000 per year of the amount provided from the general fund--federal appropriation in this subsection (8) to provide staff assistance to the committee in analyzing applications for safety net funds received by the committee.
(9) The superintendent of public instruction may adopt such rules and procedures as are necessary to administer the special education funding and safety net award process. Prior to revising any standards, procedures, or rules, the superintendent shall consult with the office of financial management and the fiscal committees of the legislature.
(10) The safety net oversight committee appointed by the superintendent of public instruction shall consist of:
(a) One staff from the office of superintendent of public instruction;
(b) Staff of the office of the state auditor; and
(c) One or more representatives from school districts or educational service districts knowledgeable of special education programs and funding.
(11) A maximum of $678,000 may be expended from the general fund-- state appropriations to fund 5.43 full-time equivalent teachers and 2.1 full-time equivalent aides at children's orthopedic hospital and medical center. This amount is in lieu of money provided through the home and hospital allocation and the special education program.
(12) $1,000,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation is provided for projects to provide special education students with appropriate job and independent living skills, including work experience where possible, to facilitate their successful transition out of the public school system. The funds provided by this subsection shall be from federal discretionary grants.
(13) The superintendent shall maintain the percentage of federal flow-through to school districts at 85 percent. In addition to other purposes, school districts may use increased federal funds for high- cost students, for purchasing regional special education services from educational service districts, and for staff development activities particularly relating to inclusion issues.
(14) A maximum of $1,200,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation may be expended by the superintendent for projects related to use of inclusion strategies by school districts for provision of special education services. The superintendent shall prepare an information database on laws, best practices, examples of programs, and recommended resources. The information may be disseminated in a variety of ways, including workshops and other staff development activities.
(15) A school district may carry over from one year to the next year up to 10 percent of general fund--state funds allocated under this program; however, carry over funds shall be expended in the special education program.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 508. FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICE DISTRICTS
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--EDUCATIONAL SERVICE DISTRICTS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,032,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,032,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,064,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations: The educational service districts shall continue to furnish financial services required by the superintendent of public instruction and RCW 28A.310.190 (3) and (4).
NEW SECTION. Sec. 509. FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--FOR LOCAL EFFORT ASSISTANCE
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--LOCAL EFFORT ASSISTANCE
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $162,236,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $167,073,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $329,309,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 510. FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--FOR INSTITUTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--INSTITUTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,563,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,041,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37,604,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) Each general fund--state fiscal year appropriation includes such funds as are necessary to complete the school year ending in the fiscal year and for prior fiscal year adjustments.
(2) State funding provided under this section is based on salaries and other expenditures for a 220-day school year. The superintendent of public instruction shall monitor school district expenditure plans for institutional education programs to ensure that districts plan for a full-time summer program.
(3) State funding for each institutional education program shall be based on the institution's annual average full-time equivalent student enrollment. Staffing ratios for each category of institution shall remain the same as those funded in the 1995-97 biennium.
(4) The funded staffing ratios for education programs for juveniles age 18 or less in department of corrections facilities shall be the same as those provided in the 1997-99 biennium.
(5) $279,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $286,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely to maintain at least one certificated instructional staff and related support services at an institution whenever the K-12 enrollment is not sufficient to support one full-time equivalent certificated instructional staff to furnish the educational program. The following types of institutions are included: Residential programs under the department of social and health services for developmentally disabled juveniles, programs for juveniles under the department of corrections, and programs for juveniles under the juvenile rehabilitation administration.
(6) Ten percent of the funds allocated for each institution may be carried over from one year to the next.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 511. FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--FOR PROGRAMS FOR HIGHLY CAPABLE STUDENTS
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--PROGRAMS FOR HIGHLY CAPABLE STUDENTS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,853,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,706,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,559,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) Each general fund fiscal year appropriation includes such funds as are necessary to complete the school year ending in the fiscal year and for prior fiscal year adjustments.
(2) Allocations for school district programs for highly capable students shall be distributed at a maximum rate of $334.07 per funded student for the 2003-04 school year and $334.07 per funded student for the 2004-05 school year, exclusive of salary and benefit adjustments, if any, pursuant to section 504 of this act. The number of funded students shall be a maximum of 1.75 percent of each district's full- time equivalent basic education enrollment.
(3) $170,000 of the fiscal year 2004 appropriation and $170,000 of the fiscal year 2005 appropriation are provided for the centrum program at Fort Worden state park.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 512. FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--FOR MISCELLANEOUS PURPOSES UNDER THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ACT AND THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--MISCELLANEOUS PURPOSES
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $46,198,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 513. FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--EDUCATION REFORM PROGRAMS
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--EDUCATION REFORM PROGRAMS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $36,043,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $34,522,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $128,402,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $198,967,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $295,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $295,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the academic achievement and accountability commission.
(2) $15,119,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004, $12,916,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005, and $15,455,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation are provided for development and implementation of the Washington assessments of student learning. Up to $689,000 of the appropriation may be expended for data analysis and data management of test results.
(3) $274,000 of the fiscal year 2004 general fund--state appropriation and $274,000 of the fiscal year 2005 general fund--state appropriation are provided solely for training of paraprofessional classroom assistants and certificated staff who work with classroom assistants as provided in RCW 28A.415.310.
(4) $2,348,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $2,348,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for mentor teacher assistance, including state support activities, under RCW 28A.415.250 and 28A.415.260, and for a mentor academy. Up to $200,000 of the amount in this subsection may be used each fiscal year to operate a mentor academy to help districts provide effective training for peer mentors. Funds for the teacher assistance program shall be allocated to school districts based on the number of first year beginning teachers.
(a) A teacher assistance program is a program that provides to a first year beginning teacher peer mentor services that include but are not limited to:
(i) An orientation process and individualized assistance to help beginning teachers who have been hired prior to the start of the school year prepare for the start of a school year;
(ii) The assignment of a peer mentor whose responsibilities to the beginning teacher include but are not limited to constructive feedback, the modeling of instructional strategies, and frequent meetings and other forms of contact;
(iii) The provision by peer mentors of strategies, training, and guidance in critical areas such as classroom management, student discipline, curriculum management, instructional skill, assessment, communication skills, and professional conduct. A district may provide these components through a variety of means including one-on-one contact and workshops offered by peer mentors to groups, including cohort groups, of beginning teachers;
(iv) The provision of release time, substitutes, mentor training in observation techniques, and other measures for both peer mentors and beginning teachers, to allow each an adequate amount of time to observe the other and to provide the classroom experience that each needs to work together effectively;
(v) Assistance in the incorporation of the essential academic learning requirements into instructional plans and in the development of complex teaching strategies, including strategies to raise the achievement of students with diverse learning styles and backgrounds; and
(vi) Guidance and assistance in the development and implementation of a professional growth plan. The plan shall include a professional self-evaluation component and one or more informal performance assessments. A peer mentor may not be involved in any evaluation under RCW 28A.405.100 of a beginning teacher whom the peer mentor has assisted through this program.
(b) In addition to the services provided in (a) of this subsection, an eligible peer mentor program shall include but is not limited to the following components:
(i) Strong collaboration among the peer mentor, the beginning teacher's principal, and the beginning teacher;
(ii) Stipends for peer mentors and, at the option of a district, for beginning teachers. The stipends shall not be deemed compensation for the purposes of salary lid compliance under RCW 28A.400.200 and are not subject to the continuing contract provisions of Title 28A RCW; and
(iii) To the extent that resources are available for this purpose and that assistance to beginning teachers is not adversely impacted, the program may serve second year and more experienced teachers who request the assistance of peer mentors.
(5) $1,959,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $1,959,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided for improving technology infrastructure, monitoring and reporting on school district technology development, promoting standards for school district technology, promoting statewide coordination and planning for technology development, and providing regional educational technology support centers, including state support activities, under chapter 28A.650 RCW. The superintendent of public instruction shall coordinate a process to facilitate the evaluation and provision of online curriculum courses to school districts which includes the following: Creation of a general listing of the types of available online curriculum courses; a survey conducted by each regional educational technology support center of school districts in its region regarding the types of online curriculum courses desired by school districts; a process to evaluate and recommend to school districts the best online courses in terms of curriculum, student performance, and cost; and assistance to school districts in procuring and providing the courses to students.
(6) $2,500,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $2,500,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the meals for kids program under RCW 28A.235.145 through 28A.235.155.
(7) $705,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $705,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the leadership internship program for superintendents, principals, and program administrators.
(8) $1,764,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $1,764,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the mathematics helping corps subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(a) In order to increase the availability and quality of technical mathematics assistance statewide, the superintendent of public instruction shall employ mathematics school improvement specialists to provide assistance to schools and districts. The specialists shall be hired by and work under the direction of a statewide school improvement coordinator. The mathematics improvement specialists shall not be permanent employees of the superintendent of public instruction.
(b) The school improvement specialists shall provide the following:
(i) Assistance to schools to disaggregate student performance data and develop improvement plans based on those data;
(ii) Consultation with schools and districts concerning their performance on the Washington assessment of student learning and other assessments emphasizing the performance on the mathematics assessments;
(iii) Consultation concerning curricula that aligns with the essential academic learning requirements emphasizing the academic learning requirements for mathematics, the Washington assessment of student learning, and meets the needs of diverse learners;
(iv) Assistance in the identification and implementation of research-based instructional practices in mathematics;
(v) Staff training that emphasizes effective instructional strategies and classroom-based assessment for mathematics;
(vi) Assistance in developing and implementing family and community involvement programs emphasizing mathematics; and
(vii) Other assistance to schools and school districts intended to improve student mathematics learning.
(9) $3,713,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $3,713,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the Washington reading corps subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(a) Grants shall be allocated to schools and school districts to implement proven, research-based mentoring and tutoring programs in reading that may include research-based reading skills development software for low-performing students in grades K-6. If the grant is made to a school district, the principals of schools enrolling targeted students shall be consulted concerning design and implementation of the program.
(b) The programs may be implemented before, after, or during the regular school day, or on Saturdays, summer, intercessions, or other vacation periods.
(c) Two or more schools may combine their Washington reading corps programs.
(d) A program is eligible for a grant if it meets the following conditions:
(i) The program employs methods of teaching and student learning based on reliable reading/literacy research and effective practices;
(ii) The program design is comprehensive and includes instruction, on-going student assessment, professional development, parental/community involvement, and program management aligned with the school's reading curriculum;
(iii) It provides quality professional development and training for teachers, staff, and volunteer mentors and tutors;
(iv) It has measurable goals for student reading aligned with the essential academic learning requirements;
(v) It contains an evaluation component to determine the effectiveness of the program; and
(vi) The program may include a software-based solution to increase the student/tutor ratio to a minimum of 5:1. The selected software program shall be scientifically research-based.
(e) Funding priority shall be given to low-performing schools.
(f) Beginning and end-of-program testing data shall be available to determine the effectiveness of funded programs and practices. Common evaluative criteria across programs, such as grade-level improvements shall be available for each reading corps program. The superintendent of public instruction shall provide program evaluations to the governor and the appropriate committees of the legislature. Administrative and evaluation costs may be assessed from the annual appropriation for the program.
(g) Grants provided under this section may be used by schools and school districts for expenditures from July 2003 through August 31, 2005.
(10) $1,487,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $2,169,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for salary bonuses for teachers who attain certification by the national board for professional teaching standards subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(a) Teachers who have attained certification by the national board in the 2000-01 school year, 2001-02 school year, 2002-03 school year, 2003-04 school year, or 2004-05 school year shall receive an annual bonus not to exceed $3,500.
(b) The annual bonus shall be paid in a lump sum amount and shall not be included in the definition of "earnable compensation" under RCW 41.32.010(10).
(c) It is the intent of the legislature that teachers achieving certification by the national board of professional teaching standards will receive no more than four annual bonus payments for attaining certification by the national board.
(11) $70,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $70,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the second grade reading test. The funds shall be expended for assessment training for new second grade teachers and replacement of assessment materials.
(12) A maximum of $220,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and a maximum of $220,000 of the general fund-- state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided for the superintendent to assist schools in implementing high academic standards, aligning curriculum with these standards, and training teachers to use assessments to improve student learning. Funds may also be used to increase community and parental awareness of education reform.
(13) $126,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $126,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided for the development and posting of web- based instructional tools, assessment data, and other information that assists schools and teachers implementing higher academic standards.
(14) $1,746,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $1,746,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely to the office of the superintendent of public instruction for focused assistance to schools. The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall conduct educational audits of low-performing schools and enter into performance agreements between school districts and the office to implement the recommendations of the audit and the community. Of the amounts provided, $201,000 of the fiscal year 2004 appropriation and $201,000 of the fiscal year 2005 appropriation are provided to the office of the superintendent of public instruction for the administrative duties arising under this subsection. Each educational audit shall include recommendations for best practices and ways to address identified needs and shall be presented to the community in a public meeting to seek input on ways to implement the audit and its recommendations.
(15) $87,901,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation is provided for preparing, training, and recruiting high quality teachers and principals under Title II of the elementary and secondary education act. To extent allowed under federal rules and regulations, the funds provided in this subsection may also be used for training and professional development activities of paraprofessional classroom assistants and certificated staff who work with classroom assistants.
(16) $25,046,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation is provided for the reading first program under Title I of the elementary and secondary education act.
(17) $3,594,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $3,594,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided for grants to school districts to provide a continuum of care for children and families to help children become ready to learn. Grant proposals from school districts shall contain local plans designed collaboratively with community service providers. If a continuum of care program exists in the area in which the school district is located, the local plan shall provide for coordination with existing programs to the greatest extent possible. Grant funds shall be allocated pursuant to RCW 70.190.040.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 514. FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--FOR TRANSITIONAL BILINGUAL PROGRAMS
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--TRANSITIONAL BILINGUAL PROGRAMS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49,669,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $51,905,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $46,309,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $147,883,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) Each general fund fiscal year appropriation includes such funds as are necessary to complete the school year ending in the fiscal year and for prior fiscal year adjustments.
(2) The superintendent shall distribute a maximum of $722.91 per eligible bilingual student in the 2003-04 school year and $722.91 in the 2004-05 school year, exclusive of salary and benefit adjustments, if any, provided in section 504 of this act.
(3) The superintendent may withhold up to $700,000 in school year 2003-04 and up to $700,000 in school year 2004-05, and adjust the per eligible pupil rates in subsection (2) of this section accordingly, for the central provision of assessments as provided in RCW 28A.180.090 (1) and (2).
(4) $70,000 of the amounts appropriated in this section is provided solely to develop a system for the tracking of current and former transitional bilingual program students.
(5) The general fund--federal appropriation in this section is provided for migrant education under Title I, Part C and English language acquisition and language enhancement grants under Title III of the elementary and secondary education act.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 515. FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--FOR THE LEARNING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--LEARNING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $65,365,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64,027,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $307,178,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $436,570,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The general fund--state appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(a) Each general fund--state fiscal year appropriation includes such funds as are necessary to complete the school year ending in the fiscal year and for prior fiscal year adjustments.
(b) Funding for school district learning assistance programs shall be allocated at maximum rates of $431.99 per funded unit for the 2003- 04 school year and $432.87 per funded unit for the 2004-05 school year exclusive of salary and benefit adjustments provided under section 504 of this act.
(c) For purposes of this section, "test results" refers to the district results from the norm-referenced test administered in the specified grade level. The norm-referenced test results used for the third and sixth grade calculations shall be consistent with the third and sixth grade tests required under RCW 28A.230.190 and 28A.230.193.
(d) A school district's general fund--state funded units for the 2003-04 and 2004-05 school years shall be the sum of the following:
(i) The district's full-time equivalent enrollment in grades K-6, multiplied by the 5-year average 4th grade lowest quartile test results as adjusted for funding purposes in the school years prior to 1999-2000, multiplied by 0.82. As the 3rd grade test becomes available, it shall be phased into the 5-year average on a 1-year lag;
(ii) The district's full-time equivalent enrollment in grades 7-9, multiplied by the 5-year average 8th grade lowest quartile test results as adjusted for funding purposes in the school years prior to 1999-2000, multiplied by 0.82. As the 6th grade test becomes available, it shall be phased into the 5-year average for these grades on a 1-year lag; and
(iii) The district's full-time equivalent enrollment in grades 10-11 multiplied by the 5-year average 11th grade lowest quartile test results, multiplied by 0.82. As the 9th grade test becomes available, it shall be phased into the 5-year average for these grades on a 1-year lag; and
(iv) If, in the prior school year, the district's percentage of October headcount enrollment in grades K-12 eligible for free and reduced price lunch exceeded the state average, subtract the state average percentage of students eligible for free and reduced price lunch from the district's percentage and multiply the result by the district's K-12 annual average full-time equivalent enrollment for the current school year multiplied by 22.3 percent.
(e) In addition to amounts allocated under (d) of this subsection, for school districts in which the effective Title I Part A (basic program) increase is insufficient to cover the formula change in the multiplier from .92 to .82, a state allocation shall be provided that, when combined with the effective increase in federal Title I Part A (basic program) funds from the 2001-02 school year, is sufficient to cover this amount. The effective Title I Part A (basic program) increase is the current school year federal Title I Part A (basic program) allocation minus the 2001-02 school year federal Title I Part A (basic program) allocation, after the 2001-02 Title I Part A allocation has been inflated by three percent.
(2) The general fund--federal appropriation in this section is provided for Title I Part A allocations of the no child left behind act of 2001.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 516. FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--FOR STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM
Student Achievement Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $203,123,000
Student Achievement Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $243,851,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $446,974,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The appropriation is allocated for the following uses as specified in RCW 28A.505.210:
(a) To reduce class size by hiring certificated elementary classroom teachers in grades K-4 and paying nonemployee-related costs associated with those new teachers;
(b) To make selected reductions in class size in grades 5-12, such as small high school writing classes;
(c) To provide extended learning opportunities to improve student academic achievement in grades K-12, including, but not limited to, extended school year, extended school day, before-and-after-school programs, special tutoring programs, weekend school programs, summer school, and all-day kindergarten;
(d) To provide additional professional development for educators including additional paid time for curriculum and lesson redesign and alignment, training to ensure that instruction is aligned with state standards and student needs, reimbursement for higher education costs related to enhancing teaching skills and knowledge, and mentoring programs to match teachers with skilled, master teachers. The funding shall not be used for salary increases or additional compensation for existing teaching duties, but may be used for extended year and extend day teaching contracts;
(e) To provide early assistance for children who need prekindergarten support in order to be successful in school; or
(f) To provide improvements or additions to school building facilities which are directly related to the class size reductions and extended learning opportunities under (a) through (c) of this subsection.
(2) Funding for school district student achievement programs shall be allocated at a maximum rate of $211.67 per FTE student for the 2003- 04 school year and $254.00 per FTE student for the 2004-05 school year. For the purposes of this section and in accordance with RCW 84.52.068, FTE student refers to the annual average full-time equivalent enrollment of the school district in grades kindergarten through twelve for the prior school year.
(3) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall distribute ten percent of the annual allocation to districts each month for the months of September through June.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 517. K-12 CARRYFORWARD AND PRIOR SCHOOL YEAR ADJUSTMENTS.
K-12 CARRYFORWARD AND PRIOR SCHOOL YEAR ADJUSTMENTS State general fund appropriations provided to the superintendent of public instruction for state entitlement programs in the public schools in this part V of this act may be expended as needed by the superintendent for adjustments to apportionment for prior fiscal periods. Recoveries of state general fund moneys from school districts and educational service districts for a prior fiscal period shall be made as reductions in apportionment payments for the current fiscal period and shall be shown as prior year adjustments on apportionment reports for the current period. Such recoveries shall not be treated as revenues to the state, but as a reduction in the amount expended against the appropriation for the current fiscal period.
PART VI
HIGHER EDUCATION
NEW SECTION. Sec. 601. The appropriations in sections 603 through 609 of this act are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) "Institutions" means the institutions of higher education receiving appropriations under sections 603 through 609 of this act.
(2)(a) The salary increases provided or referenced in this subsection shall be the only allowable salary increases provided at institutions of higher education, excluding increases associated with normally occurring promotions and increases related to faculty and professional staff retention, and excluding increases associated with employees under the jurisdiction of chapter 41.56 RCW pursuant to the provisions of RCW 28B.16.015 and 28B.50.874(1).
(b) For employees under the jurisdiction of chapter 41.56 RCW pursuant to provisions of RCW 28B.16.015 and 28B.50.874(1), salary increases will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement. However, an increase shall not be provided to any classified employee whose salary is above the approved salary range maximum for the class to which the employee's position is allocated.
(c) Each institution of higher education receiving appropriations under sections 604 through 609 of this act may provide salary increases from other sources to instructional and research faculty, exempt professional staff, academic administrators, academic librarians, counselors, teaching and research assistants, as classified by the office of financial management, and all other nonclassified staff, but not including employees under RCW 28B.16.015. Any salary increase granted under the authority of this subsection (2)(c) shall not be included in an institution's salary base for future state funding. It is the intent of the legislature that general fund--state support for an institution shall not increase during the current or any future biennium as a result of any salary increases authorized under this subsection (2)(c) or under rights granted to award additional compensation with local, nonstate funds under RCW 41.56.203 or chapter 41.76 RCW.
(d) The legislature, the office of financial management, and other state agencies need consistent and accurate personnel data from institutions of higher education for policy planning purposes. Institutions of higher education shall report personnel data to the department of personnel for inclusion in the department's data warehouse. Uniform reporting procedures shall be established by the department of personnel for use by the reporting institutions, including provisions for common job classifications and common definitions of full-time equivalent staff. Annual contract amounts, number of contract months, and funding sources shall be consistently reported for employees under contract.
(3) The tuition fees, as defined in chapter 28B.15 RCW, charged to full-time students at the state's colleges and universities for the 2003-04 and 2004-05 academic years, other than the summer term, shall be increased or decreased by the governing boards of the state universities, regional universities, The Evergreen State College, and the state board for community and technical colleges. With the exception of resident undergraduates, reductions or increases may be made for all or portions of an institution's programs, campuses, courses, or students. Tuition fees may be increased in excess of the fiscal growth factor.
(a) For the 2003-04 academic year the governing boards of the state universities, regional universities, The Evergreen State College, and the state board for community and technical colleges may implement an increase no greater than nine percent over tuition fees charged to full-time resident undergraduate students for the 2002-03 academic year.
(b) For the 2004-05 academic year the governing boards of the state universities, regional universities, The Evergreen State College, and the state board for community and technical colleges may implement an increase no greater than nine percent over tuition fees charged to full-time resident undergraduate students for the 2003-04 academic year.
(4) For the 2003-05 biennium, the state board for community and technical colleges may increase tuition fees differentially based on student credit hour load at their discretion.
(5) For the 2003-05 biennium, the governing boards and the state board may adjust full-time operating fees for factors that may include time of day and day of week, as well as delivery method and campus, to encourage full use of the state's educational facilities and resources.
(6) For the duration of the 2003-05 biennium, the legislature hereby lowers the limit on total gross authorized operating fees revenue waived, exempted, or reduced by state institutions of higher education pursuant to RCW 28B.15.910 as follows:
(a) University of Washington, 18.9 percent
(b) Washington State University, 18.0 percent
(c) Eastern Washington University, 9.9 percent
(d) Central Washington University, 7.2 percent
(e) Western Washington University, 9.0 percent
(f) The Evergreen State College, 5.4 percent
(g) Community colleges as a whole, 33.6 percent.
Further, the governing boards and the state board are encouraged to reduce waiver activity in recognition of the need to retain available resources to preserve the educational quality of higher education institutions. State general fund appropriations shall not be provided to replace tuition and fee revenue foregone as a result of waivers granted under authority of RCW 28B.15.915.
(7) Pursuant to RCW 43.135.055, institutions of higher education receiving appropriations under sections 603 through 609 of this act are authorized to increase summer term tuition in excess of the fiscal growth factor during the 2003-05 biennium. Tuition levels increased pursuant to this subsection shall not exceed the per credit hour rate calculated from the academic year tuition levels adopted under this act.
(8) Community colleges may increase services and activities fee charges in excess of the fiscal growth factor up to the maximum level authorized by the state board for community and technical colleges.
(9) Each institution receiving appropriations under sections 604 through 609 of this act shall submit a biennial plan to achieve measurable and specific improvements each academic year as part of a continuing effort to make meaningful and substantial progress towards the achievement of long-term performance goals. The plans, to be prepared at the direction of the higher education coordinating board, shall be submitted by August 15, 2003. The higher education coordinating board shall set biennial performance targets for each institution and shall review actual achievements annually. Institutions shall track their actual performance on the statewide measures as well as faculty productivity, the goals and targets for which may be unique to each institution. A report on progress towards statewide and institution-specific goals, with recommendations for the ensuing biennium, shall be submitted to the fiscal and higher education committees of the legislature by November 15, 2005.
(10) The state board for community and technical colleges shall develop a biennial plan to achieve measurable and specific improvements each academic year as part of a continuing effort to make meaningful and substantial progress to achieve long-term performance goals. The board shall set biennial performance targets for each college or district, where appropriate, and shall review actual achievements annually. Colleges shall track their actual performance on the statewide measures. A report on progress towards the statewide goals, with recommendations for the ensuing biennium, shall be submitted to the fiscal and higher education committees of the legislature by November 15, 2005.
(11) The general fund--state appropriations in sections 603 through 609 of this act represent reductions in current funding levels. In order to provide each institution of higher education with the capability of effectively managing their unique requirements, flexibility in implementing these reductions is permitted. This will assure the continuation of the highest quality higher education system possible within available resources.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 602. The appropriations in sections 603 through 610 of this act provide state general fund support for full-time equivalent student enrollments at each institution of higher education. It is the intent of the legislature that institutions of higher education should adjust their actual enrollment levels to reflect a sustainable alignment with state funding levels. Listed below are the annual full-time equivalent student enrollments by institutions or agency as assumed in this act.
|
2003-04 Annual Average |
2004-05 Annual Average |
University of Washington |
|
|
|
|
|
Main campus |
32,427 |
32,427 |
Bothell branch |
1,235 |
1,235 |
Tacoma branch |
1,484 |
1,484 |
|
|
|
Washington State University |
|
|
|
|
|
Main campus |
17,348 |
17,364 |
Spokane branch |
593 |
593 |
Tri-Cities branch |
616 |
616 |
Vancouver branch |
1,153 |
1,153 |
|
|
|
Central Washington University |
7,604 |
7,604 |
Eastern Washington University |
8,017 |
8,017 |
The Evergreen State College |
3,837 |
3,837 |
Western Washington University |
11,126 |
11,126 |
State Board for Community and Technical Colleges |
126,290 |
126,290 |
Higher Education Coordinating Board |
0 |
1,050 |
NEW SECTION. Sec. 603. FOR THE STATE BOARD FOR COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES
STATE BOARD FOR COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $498,496,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $495,698,000
Administrative Contingency Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,400,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $998,594,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The technical colleges may increase tuition and fees in excess of the fiscal growth factor to conform with the percentage increase in community college operating fees.
(2) $495,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $1,005,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely to increase salaries and related benefits for part-time faculty. The board shall report by January 30 of each fiscal year to the office of financial management and legislative fiscal and higher education committees on (a) the distribution of state funds; (b) wage adjustments for part-time faculty; and (c) progress to achieve the long-term performance targets for each district, with respect to use of part-time faculty, pursuant to the faculty mix study conducted under section 603, chapter 309, Laws of 1999.
(3) $1,155,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $2,345,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for faculty salary increments and associated benefits and may be used in combination with salary and benefit savings from faculty turnover to provide salary increments and associated benefits.
(4) $1,000,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $1,000,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided for a program to fund the start-up of new community and technical college programs in rural counties as defined under RCW 43.160.020(12) and in communities impacted by business closures and job reductions. Successful proposals must respond to local economic development strategies and must include a plan to continue programs developed with this funding.
(5) $675,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $675,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for allocation to Clark Community College and Lower Columbia Community College to prepare a total of 168 full-time equivalent students for transfer to the engineering and science institute at the Vancouver branch campus of Washington State University. The appropriations in this section are intended to supplement, not supplant, general enrollment allocations by the board to districts named in this subsection.
(6) $640,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $640,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for allocation to twelve college districts identified in (a) through (l) of this subsection to prepare students for transfer to the state technology institute at the Tacoma branch campus of the University of Washington. The appropriations in this section are intended to supplement, not supplant, general enrollment allocations by the board to the districts under (a) through (l) of this subsection:
(a) Bates Technical College;
(b) Bellevue Community College;
(c) Centralia Community College;
(d) Clover Park Community College;
(e) Grays Harbor Community College;
(f) Green River Community College;
(g) Highline Community College;
(h) Tacoma Community College;
(i) Olympic Community College;
(j) Pierce District;
(k) Seattle District; and
(l) South Puget Sound Community College.
(7) $28,761,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $28,761,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely as special funds for training and related support services, including financial aid, as specified in chapter 226, Laws of 1993 (employment and training for unemployed workers). Funding is provided to support up to 6,200 full-time equivalent students in each fiscal year.
(8) $1,000,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $1,000,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for tuition support for students enrolled in work-based learning programs.
(9) $4,150,000 of the administrative contingency account--state appropriation is provided solely for administration and customized training contracts through the job skills program, which shall be made available broadly and not to the exclusion of private nonprofit baccalaureate degree granting institutions or vocational arts career schools operating in Washington state who partner with a firm, hospital, group, or industry association concerned with commerce, trade, manufacturing, or the provision of services to train current or prospective employees. The state board shall make an annual report to the governor and appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the legislature regarding the implementation of this section listing the scope of grant awards, the distribution of funds by educational sector and region of the state, as well as successful partnerships being supported by these state funds.
(10) $250,000 of the administrative contingency account--state appropriation is provided solely and on a one-time basis to start up a college district consortium organized under the name "alliance for corporate education." Financial operations shall be self-sustaining by no later than June 30, 2005, after which time any amount remaining unexpended from this amount shall lapse.
(11) $2,540,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $2,540,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for 250 full-time equivalent students in high-demand fields and programs where enrollment access is limited and employers are experiencing difficulty finding qualified graduates to fill job openings. In allocating these instructional resources, the state board may apply a portion of the amount provided in this subsection towards the development of new direct transfer agreements. Allocation of FTE enrollments to college districts shall be granted principally to those preparing students for careers in (a) nursing, dentistry, speech pathology, and other health services; (b) teaching; (c) computing and information technology; (d) applied science and engineering; and (e) viticulture and enology. All districts that receive a high-demand enrollment allocation from the state board must evidence work that fosters collaboration and eases the prospect for articulation across educational sectors for students who have or will participate in high-demand fields and programs supported by the state. The state board shall report on implementation of this section by November of each fiscal year to both the governor and the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the legislature.
(12) $111,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $86,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely to support the development of a comprehensive viticulture (grape growing) and enology (wine making) higher education program in Washington state. From these sums, the state board shall allocate:
(a) $75,000 a year to Walla Walla community college for its associate science and associate arts degree programs for the purpose of vineyard and wine-making equipment purchases, student labor, instructional supplies, field work, and travel expenses;
(b) $25,000 on a one-time basis to Wenatchee community college for the purpose of adapting its orchard employee educational program; and
(c) $22,000 on a one-time basis to Yakima Valley community college for the purpose of vineyard and wine-making equipment and supply purchases.
The college districts named in this subsection are encouraged to seek a portion of the high-demand student enrollment funding made available on a competitive basis through the state board or the higher education coordinating board to fill-out their respective need for additional instructors and professional staff.
(13) $50,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $50,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are solely for higher education student child care matching grants under chapter 28B.135 RCW.
(14) $212,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $212,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided for allocation to Olympic college. The college shall contract with accredited baccalaureate institution(s) to bring a program of upper-division courses to Bremerton. The state board for community and technical colleges shall report to the office of financial management and the fiscal and higher education committees of the legislature on the implementation of this subsection by December 1st of each fiscal year.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 604. FOR UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $307,932,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $299,951,000
Death Investigations Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$255,000
Accident Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,767,000
Medical Aid Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,797,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $619,702,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $1,875,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $1,875,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for technology education in the form of an institute located at the University of Washington, Tacoma. The university will continue to provide undergraduate and graduate degree programs that focus and respond to regional technology needs of employers and enrolled students including, but not limited to, computing and software systems. As a condition of these appropriations:
(a) The university will work with the state board for community and technical colleges, or individual colleges where necessary, to establish articulation agreements in addition to the existing associate of arts and associate of science transfer degrees. Such agreements shall improve the transferability of students and in particular, students with substantial applied information technology credits.
(b) The university will establish performance measures for recruiting, retaining, and graduating students, including nontraditional students, and report to the governor and legislature by September 2004 as to its progress and future steps.
(2) $150,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $150,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for research faculty clusters in the advanced technology initiative program.
(3) $255,000 of the death investigations account appropriation is provided solely for the forensic pathologist fellowship program.
(4) $150,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $150,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the implementation of the Puget Sound work plan and agency action item UW-01.
(5) $75,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $75,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the Olympic natural resource center.
(6) $1,526,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $3,096,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for competitively offered recruitment and retention salary adjustments for instructional and research faculty, exempt professional staff, academic administrators, academic librarians, counselors, teaching and research assistants, as classified by the office of financial management, and all other nonclassified staff, but not including employees under RCW 28B.16.015. Tuition revenues may be expended in addition to those required by this section to further provide recruitment and retention salary adjustments.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 605. FOR WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $182,712,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $180,136,000
Washington State University Building Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $362,998,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $245,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $734,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely to expand the entering class of veterinary medicine students by 16 full-time equivalent residents each academic year during the 2003-05 biennium.
(2) $657,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004, $180,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005, and the entire Washington state university building account appropriation are provided solely to support the development of a comprehensive viticulture (grape growing) and enology (wine making) higher education program in Washington state. In consideration of these appropriations, the legislature intends to provide ongoing support of not less than $180,000 a year for extension field personnel and services. The balance of the amount provided from the fiscal year 2004 appropriation is provided on a one-year basis to enable the university to appoint jointly shared faculty between the Pullman main campus and its branch campus in the TriCities. The legislature expects the university to meet ongoing faculty, staff, and related expenses to support the delivery of baccalaureate degree programs in viticulture and enology by making a successful bid for a portion of high-demand enrollment funding that will be distributed on a competitive basis by the state higher education coordinating board for student instruction during the 2004-05 academic year under section 610(4) of this act.
(3) $675,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $675,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for allocation in full to the branch campus in Vancouver to create and operate a state institute for engineering and science in partnership with Clark and Lower Columbia community colleges and regional industry leaders in southwest Washington. As a condition of this appropriation, the university shall develop and provide to the satisfaction of the office of financial management a business plan for the new institute. The university, together with its two-year college and industry partners, shall provide the governor, legislature, and state higher education coordinating board with an annual summary of its progress to produce more graduates trained in applied science technologies and engineering. Annual reports to inform and advise policymakers of the partners' success, emerging issues, and resource needs if any shall occur by no later than November 15 during the 2003-05 biennium.
(4) $150,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $150,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for research faculty clusters in the advanced technology initiative program.
(5) $165,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $166,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the implementation of the Puget Sound work plan and agency action item WSU-01.
(6) $949,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $1,927,000 of general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for competitively offered recruitment and retention salary adjustments for instructional and research faculty, exempt professional staff, academic administrators, academic librarians, counselors, teaching and research assistants, as classified by the office of financial management, and all other nonclassified staff, but not including employees under RCW 28B.16.015. Tuition revenues may be expended in addition to those required by this section to further provide recruitment and retention salary adjustments.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 606. FOR EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40,718,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39,607,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $80,325,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations: $248,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $503,000 of general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for competitively offered recruitment and retention salary adjustments for instructional and research faculty, exempt professional staff, academic administrators, academic librarians, counselors, teaching and research assistants, as classified by the office of financial management, and all other nonclassified staff, but not including employees under RCW 28B.16.015. Tuition revenues may be expended in addition to those required by this section to further provide recruitment and retention salary adjustments.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 607. FOR CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39,784,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39,230,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $79,014,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $1,050,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $1,050,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided to expand university enrollment by 134 full-time equivalent undergraduate students.
(2) $206,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $418,000 of general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for competitively offered recruitment and retention salary adjustments for instructional and research faculty, exempt professional staff, academic administrators, academic librarians, counselors, teaching and research assistants, as classified by the office of financial management, and all other nonclassified staff, but not including employees under RCW 28B.16.015. Tuition revenues may be expended in addition to those required by this section to further provide recruitment and retention salary adjustments.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 608. FOR THE EVERGREEN STATE COLLEGE
THE EVERGREEN STATE COLLEGE
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22,573,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,383,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $43,956,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $124,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $252,000 of general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for competitively offered recruitment and retention salary adjustments for instructional and research faculty, exempt professional staff, academic administrators, academic librarians, counselors, teaching and research assistants, as classified by the office of financial management, and all other nonclassified staff, but not including employees under RCW 28B.16.015. Tuition revenues may be expended in addition to those required by this section to further provide recruitment and retention salary adjustments.
(2) The Washington state institute for public policy shall research the following issues and provide reports to the legislature as directed. The institute board shall prioritize and schedule all studies based on staff capacity.
(a) $75,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 is provided solely for the institute for public policy to examine and report to the legislature by November 15, 2003, on potential enrollment levels, costs, and offsetting savings of alternative approaches for providing prescription drug benefits under a waiver of federal rules for low-income, elderly, and disabled residents who would not otherwise qualify for Medicaid.
(b) $25,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $25,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the institute for public policy to conduct the evaluation outlined in Substitute Senate Bill No. 5012 (charter schools).
(c) $26,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 is provided solely for the Washington state institute for public policy to develop adherence and outcome standards for measuring the effectiveness of treatment programs referred to in Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5903 (juvenile offender sentencing). The standards shall be developed and presented to the governor and legislature by no later than January 1, 2004.
(d) $12,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $12,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the Washington state institute for public policy to examine the results of the changes in earned release under Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5990 (changing times and supervision standards for release of offenders). The study shall determine whether the changes in earned release affect the rate of recidivism or the type of offenses committed by persons whose release dates were affected by the changes under the bill. The institute shall report its findings to the governor and appropriate committees of the legislature by no later than December 1, 2008.
(e) $110,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 is provided solely for the Washington state institute for public policy to review research assessing the effectiveness of prevention and early intervention programs concerning children and youth, including but not limited to, programs designed to reduce the at-risk behaviors for children and youth identified in RCW 70.190.010(4).
Using this research, the institute shall identify specific research-proven programs that produce a positive return on the dollar compared to the costs of the program. The institute shall also develop criteria designed to ensure quality implementation and program fidelity of research-proven programs in the state. The criteria shall include measures for ongoing monitoring and continual improvement of treatment delivery, and shall be feasible for inclusion in a contract for services. The institute shall develop recommendations for potential state legislation that encourages local government investment in research-proven prevention and early intervention programs by reimbursing local governments for a portion of the savings that accrue to the state as the result of local investments in such programs. The institute shall present a preliminary report of its findings to the appropriate committees of the legislature by December 1, 2003, and shall present a final report by March 1, 2004.
This study incorporates all studies outlined in Substitute House Bill No. 1824 (treatment for juveniles) and Second Substitute House Bill No. 1841 (family services/intervention).
(f) $100,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 is provided solely for the Washington state institute for public policy to study the relationship between prison overcrowding and construction, and the current state criminal sentencing structure.
(i) The institute shall determine whether any changes could be made to the current state sentencing structure to address prison overcrowding and the need for new prison construction, giving great weight to the primary purposes of the criminal justice system. These purposes include: Protecting community safety; making frugal use of state and local government resources by concentrating resources on violent offenders and sex offenders who pose the greatest risk to our communities; achieving proportionality in sentencing; and reducing the risk of reoffending by offenders in the community.
(ii) In developing its research plan, the institute may consult with the sentencing guidelines commission, the caseload forecast council, and interested stakeholders.
(iii) The institute for public policy shall present a preliminary report of its findings to the governor and to the appropriate standing committees of the legislature by December 15, 2003, and shall present a final report regarding its findings and recommendations by March 15, 2004.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 609. FOR WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $53,342,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $51,914,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $105,256,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $980,400 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $980,400 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the operations of the North Snohomish, Island, Skagit (NSIS) higher education consortium.
(2) $248,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $503,000 of general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for competitively offered recruitment and retention salary adjustments for instructional and research faculty, exempt professional staff, academic administrators, academic librarians, counselors, teaching and research assistants, as classified by the office of financial management, and all other nonclassified staff, but not including employees under RCW 28B.16.015. Tuition revenues may be expended in addition to those required by this section to further provide recruitment and retention salary adjustments.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 610. FOR THE HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD--POLICY COORDINATION AND ADMINISTRATION
HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD--POLICY COORDINATION AND ADMINISTRATION
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,280,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,189,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$642,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,111,000
The appropriations in this section are provided to carry out the policy coordination, planning, studies and administrative functions of the board and are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $175,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $175,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely to continue a demonstration project to improve rural access to post-secondary education by matching students up with distance learning technologies and education providers in Jefferson County. The board shall examine the feasibility and provide the governor and legislature with a report by July of 2004, that outlines how the state might proceed to transfer this experience and replicate or test an alternative model in another region of the state.
(2) Within the appropriations provided in this section, funds are provided to continue the teacher training pilot pursuant to chapter 28B.80 RCW until standing authority for this program expires as scheduled on January 1, 2005.
(3) $85,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $14,995,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely to contract for 1,050 full-time equivalent students in high-demand fields in fiscal year 2005. High- demand fields are programs where enrollment access is limited and employers are experiencing difficulty finding qualified graduates to fill job openings. Of the amounts provided, a reasonable amount may be used for management of the competitive process for awarding high-demand student FTEs.
(a) The board will manage a competitive process for awarding high- demand student FTEs. Any two- or four-year post-secondary institution may apply however, in all cases, a public or nonprofit, accredited educational corporation or institution based in Washington shall serve as the grant-recipient of record and participate with the private independent or proprietary school in curriculum planning and its execution. Priority will go to competitive proposals that include cooperative partnerships and articulation agreements.
(b) Among coequals, the board shall make it a priority to fund proposals that prepare students for careers in (i) nursing, dentistry, speech pathology, and other health services; (ii) teaching; (iii) computing and information technology; (iv) applied science and engineering; (v) viticulture and enology, but not to the exclusion of compelling proposals that document specific regional student and employer demand in fields not listed in this subsection. Proposals and grant awards will separately identify one-time, nonrecurring costs and ongoing costs.
(c) The board will establish a proposal review committee that will include representatives from the board, the office of financial management, out-of-state higher education institutions or associations, western interstate commission on higher education, and economic development and labor market analysts. The board will develop the request for proposals, including the criteria for awarding grants, in consultation with the proposal review committee.
(d) Colleges and universities that receive grants shall provide the board and the forecast division of the office of financial management with data specified by the board or the office of financial management that shows the impact of this subsection, particularly the degree of improved access to high-demand programs for students and successful job placements for graduates. During the 2003-05 biennium, the board will prepare an annual report on the impact of this subsection and provide it to the office of financial management and the fiscal and higher education committees of the legislature by November 1 for the prior academic year.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 611. FOR THE HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD--FINANCIAL AID AND GRANT PROGRAMS
HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD--FINANCIAL AID AND GRANT PROGRAMS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $146,835,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $159,172,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,534,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $313,541,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $259,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $273,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the western interstate commission for higher education.
(2) $1,100,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $1,100,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the health professional conditional scholarship and loan program under chapter 28B.115 RCW. This amount shall be deposited to the health professional loan repayment and scholarship trust fund to carry out the purposes of the program.
(3) $75,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $75,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for higher education student child care matching grants under chapter 28B.135 RCW.
(4) $25,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $25,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the benefit of students who participate in college assistance migrant programs (CAMP) operating in Washington state. To ensure timely state aid, the board may establish a date after which no additional grants would be available for the 2003-04 and 2004-05 academic years. The board shall disperse grants in equal amounts to eligible post-secondary institutions so that state money in all cases supplements federal CAMP awards.
(5) $113,212,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $125,193,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the state need grant program. After April 1 of each fiscal year, up to one percent of the annual appropriation for the state need grant program may be transferred to the state work study program.
(6) $17,048,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $17,048,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the state work study program. After April 1 of each fiscal year, up to one percent of the annual appropriation for the state work study program may be transferred to the state need grant program. In addition to the administrative allowance in subsection (12) of this section, four percent of the general fund--state amount in this subsection may be expended for state work study program administration.
(7) $2,867,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $2,867,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for educational opportunity grants. The board may deposit sufficient funds from its appropriation into the state education trust fund as established in RCW 28B.10.821 to provide a one-year renewal of the grant for each new recipient of the educational opportunity grant award. Unless otherwise provided by the enactment of Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5676 or Substitute House Bill No. 1731 by June 30, 2003, and for the purpose of establishing eligibility for the educational opportunity grant program for placebound students under RCW 28B.101.020, Thurston county lies within the branch campus service area of the Tacoma branch campus of the University of Washington.
(8) $1,957,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $2,231,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely to implement the Washington scholars program. Any Washington scholars program moneys not awarded by April 1st of each year may be transferred by the board to the Washington award for vocational excellence.
(9) $808,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $875,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely to implement Washington award for vocational excellence program. Any Washington award for vocational program moneys not awarded by April 1st of each year may be transferred by the board to the Washington scholars program.
(10) $246,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $246,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for community scholarship matching grants of $2,000 each. To be eligible for the matching grant, a nonprofit community organization organized under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code must demonstrate that it has raised $2,000 in new moneys for college scholarships after the effective date of this act. An organization may receive more than one $2,000 matching grant and preference shall be given to organizations affiliated with the citizens' scholarship foundation.
(11) Subject to state need grant service requirements pursuant to chapter 28B.119 RCW, $6,050,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $6,050,000 of the general fund-- state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the Washington promise scholarship program.
(12) $2,649,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $2,649,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for financial aid administration, in addition to the four percent cost allowance provision for state work study under subsection (6) of this section. These funds are provided to administer all the financial aid and grant programs assigned to the board by the legislature and administered by the agency. To the extent the executive director finds the agency will not require the full sum provided in this subsection, a portion may be transferred to supplement financial grants-in-aid to eligible clients after notifying the board and the office of financial management of the intended transfer.
(13) $539,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $540,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the displaced homemakers program.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 612. FOR THE WORK FORCE TRAINING AND EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD
WORK FORCE TRAINING AND EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,682,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,640,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $53,796,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $57,118,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations: $485,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $485,000 of the general fund-- state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the operations and development of the inland northwest technology education center (INTEC) as a regional resource and model for the rapid deployment of skilled workers trained in the latest technologies for Washington. The board shall serve as an advisor to and fiscal agent for INTEC, and will report back to the governor and legislature by September 2004 as to the progress and future steps for INTEC.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 613.. FOR THE SPOKANE INTERCOLLEGIATE RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE
SPOKANE INTERCOLLEGIATE RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,404,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,415,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,819,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 614. FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE ARTS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON STATE ARTS COMMISSION
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,718,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,725,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,026,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,469,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 615. FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
WASHINGTON STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,462,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,529,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,991,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 616. FOR THE EASTERN WASHINGTON STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
EASTERN WASHINGTON STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,459,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,490,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,949,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 617. FOR THE STATE SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND
STATE SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,591,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,602,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,335,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,528,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 618. FOR THE STATE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
STATE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,536,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,496,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$232,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,264,000
PART VII
SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS
NEW SECTION. Sec. 701. FOR THE STATE TREASURER--BOND RETIREMENT AND INTEREST, AND ONGOING BOND REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER CHARGES: FOR DEBT SUBJECT TO THE DEBT LIMIT
STATE TREASURER--BOND RETIREMENT AND INTEREST
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $569,812,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $627,938,000
State Building Construction Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,014,000
Debt-Limit General Fund Bond Retirement Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,500,000
State Taxable Building Construction Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$322,000
Debt-Limit Reimbursable Bond Retirement Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,587,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,218,173,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations: The general fund appropriations are for deposit into the debt-limit general fund bond retirement account. The appropriation for fiscal year 2004 shall be deposited in the debt-limit general fund bond retirement account by June 30, 2004. The appropriation for fiscal year 2005 shall be deposited in the debt-limit general fund bond retirement account by June 30, 2005.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 702. FOR THE STATE TREASURER--BOND RETIREMENT AND INTEREST, AND ONGOING BOND REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER CHARGES: FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT TO BE REIMBURSED BY ENTERPRISE ACTIVITIES
STATE TREASURER--BOND RETIREMENT AND INTEREST
State Convention and Trade Center Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,014,000
Accident Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,113,000
Medical Aid Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,113,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39,240,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 703. FOR THE STATE TREASURER--BOND RETIREMENT AND INTEREST, AND ONGOING BOND REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER CHARGES: FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT TO BE REIMBURSED AS PRESCRIBED BY STATUTE
STATE TREASURER--BOND RETIREMENT AND INTEREST
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26,394,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,805,000
Higher Education Construction Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$238,000
State Vehicle Parking Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$102,000
Capital Historic District Construction Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$299,000
Nondebt-Limit Reimbursable Bond Retirement Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $128,375,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $180,213,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations: The general fund appropriation is for deposit into the nondebt-limit general fund bond retirement account.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 704. FOR THE STATE TREASURER--BOND RETIREMENT AND INTEREST, AND ONGOING BOND REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER CHARGES: FOR BOND SALE EXPENSES
STATE TREASURER--BOND RETIREMENT AND INTEREST
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$526,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$526,000
Higher Education Construction Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$35,000
State Vehicle Parking Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17,000
State Building Construction Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,032,000
Capital Historic District Construction Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$45,000
State Taxable Building Construction Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,231,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 705. FOR THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT-- EMERGENCY FUND
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT--EMERGENCY FUND
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$850,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$850,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,700,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations: The appropriations in this section are for the governor's emergency fund for the critically necessary work of any agency.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 706. FOR THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT-- FIRE CONTINGENCY POOL.
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT--FIRE CONTINGENCY POOL The sum of $4,000,000 is appropriated from the disaster response account for the purpose of making allocations to the military department for fire mobilizations costs or to the department of natural resources for fire suppression costs.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 707. AGENCY EXPENDITURES FOR TRAVEL, EQUIPMENT, AND PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS.
AGENCY EXPENDITURES FOR TRAVEL, EQUIPMENT, PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS The office of financial management shall reduce allotments for all agencies for personal service contracts, equipment, and travel by $19,063,000 from 2003-05 biennial general fund appropriations in this act to reflect the elimination of expenditures identified in LEAP document 35, a computerized tabulation developed by the legislative evaluation and accountability program committee on April 22, 2003. The general fund allotment reduction shall be placed in unallotted status and remain unexpended.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 708. AGENCY EXPENDITURES FOR LEGISLATIVE LIAISONS.
AGENCY EXPENDITURES FOR LEGISLATIVE LIAISONS During the 2003-05 fiscal biennium, no state agency or institution may expend any moneys appropriated in this act to employ legislative liaisons or contract for legislative liaisons. However, each independently elected statewide official may employ one FTE legislative liaison during the 2003-05 fiscal biennium. The office of financial management shall reduce allotments for agencies by $3,257,000 from 2003-05 biennial general fund appropriations in this act to reflect the elimination of the expenditures identified in LEAP document 34, a computerized tabulation developed by the legislative evaluation and accountability program committee on April 3, 2003. The general fund allotment reduction shall be placed in unallotted status and remain unexpended.
State funds provided in Part V of this act may not be expended by or for any organization, association, or other entity attempting to influence the passage or defeat of any legislation by the legislature of the state of Washington.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 709. AGENCY EXPENDITURES FOR TORT LIABILITY.
AGENCY EXPENDITURES FOR TORT LIABILITY The office of financial management shall reduce allotments for all agencies by $18,000,000 from 2003-05 biennial general fund appropriations in this act to reflect the reduction in state tort liability under Senate Bill No. 5728 or 5999. The general fund allotment reduction shall be placed in unallotted status and remain unexpended.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 710. SUNDRY CLAIMS.
SUNDRY CLAIMS The following sums, or so much thereof as may be necessary, are appropriated from the general fund, unless otherwise indicated, for relief of various individuals, firms, and corporations for sundry claims. These appropriations are to be disbursed on vouchers approved by the director of financial management, except as otherwise provided, as follows:
(1) Reimbursement of criminal defendants acquitted on the basis of self-defense, pursuant to RCW 9A.16.110:
(a) Kelly C. Schwartz, claim number SCJ 03-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,250
(2) Payment from the state wildlife account for damage to crops by wildlife, pursuant to RCW
77.36.050:
(a) Circle S Landscape Supplies, claim number SCG 03-05. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$49,379
(b) Marilyn Lund Farms, claim number SCG 03-08. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,175
(c) Paul Gibbons, claim number SCG 03-09. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,414
(d) Bud Hamilton, claim number SCG 03-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,591
(3) Reimbursement of legal costs, Building Industry Association of Washington,
claim number SCO 03-26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45,912
NEW SECTION. Sec. 711. BELATED CLAIMS.
BELATED CLAIMS The agencies and institutions of the state may expend moneys appropriated in this act, upon approval of the office of financial management, for the payment of supplies and services furnished to the agency or institution in prior fiscal biennia.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 712. COMPENSATION--INSURANCE BENEFITS.
COMPENSATION--INSURANCE BENEFITS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,606,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,546,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,012,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$773,000
Salary and Insurance Increase Revolving Account Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22,174,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64,111,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1)(a) The monthly employer funding rate for insurance benefit premiums, public employees' benefits board administration, and the uniform medical plan, shall not exceed $495.30 per eligible employee for fiscal year 2004, and $567.67 for fiscal year 2005.
(b) Within the rates in (a) of this subsection, $4.13 per eligible employee shall be included in the employer funding rate for fiscal year 2004, and $2.11 per eligible employee shall be included in the employer funding rate for fiscal year 2005, solely to increase life insurance coverage in accordance with a court approved settlement in Burbage et al. v. State of Washington (Thurston county superior court cause no. 94-2-02560-8).
(c) In order to achieve the level of funding provided for health benefits, the public employees' benefits board shall require any or all of the following: Employee premium copayments, increases in point-of- service cost sharing, the implementation of managed competition, or make other changes to benefits consistent with RCW 41.05.065.
(d) The health care authority shall deposit any moneys received on behalf of the uniform medical plan as a result of rebates on prescription drugs, audits of hospitals, subrogation payments, or any other moneys recovered as a result of prior uniform medical plan claims payments, into the public employees' and retirees' insurance account to be used for insurance benefits. Such receipts shall not be used for administrative expenditures.
(2) To facilitate the transfer of moneys from dedicated funds and accounts, the state treasurer is directed to transfer sufficient moneys from each dedicated fund or account to the special fund salary and insurance contribution increase revolving fund in accordance with schedules provided by the office of financial management.
(3) The health care authority, subject to the approval of the public employees' benefits board, shall provide subsidies for health benefit premiums to eligible retired or disabled public employees and school district employees who are eligible for parts A and B of medicare, pursuant to RCW 41.05.085. From January 1, 2004, through December 31, 2004, the subsidy shall be $102.03. Starting January 1, 2005, the subsidy shall be $115.49 per month.
(4) Technical colleges, school districts, and educational service districts shall remit to the health care authority for deposit into the public employees' and retirees' insurance account established in RCW 41.05.120 the following amounts:
(a) For each full-time employee, $42.75 per month beginning September 1, 2003, and $48.92 beginning September 1, 2004;
(b) For each part-time employee who, at the time of the remittance, is employed in an eligible position as defined in RCW 41.32.010 or 41.40.010 and is eligible for employer fringe benefit contributions for basic benefits, $42.75 each month beginning September 1, 2003, and $48.92 beginning September 1, 2004, prorated by the proportion of employer fringe benefit contributions for a full-time employee that the part-time employee receives.
The remittance requirements specified in this subsection shall not apply to employees of a technical college, school district, or educational service district who purchase insurance benefits through contracts with the health care authority.
(5) The salary and insurance increase revolving account appropriation includes amounts sufficient to fund health benefits for ferry workers at the premium levels specified in subsection (1) of this section, consistent with the 2003-2005 transportation appropriations act.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 713. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RETIREMENT SYSTEMS-- CONTRIBUTIONS TO RETIREMENT SYSTEMS.
DEPARTMENT OF RETIREMENT SYSTEMS--CONTRIBUTIONS TO RETIREMENT SYSTEMS The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations: The appropriations for the law enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement system shall be made on a monthly basis consistent with chapter 41.45 RCW, and the appropriations for the judges and judicial retirement systems shall be made on a quarterly basis consistent with chapters 2.10 and 2.12 RCW.
(1) There is appropriated for state contributions to the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system:
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,171,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,829,000
(2) There is appropriated for contributions to the judicial retirement system:
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,000,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,000,000
(3) There is appropriated for contributions to the judges retirement system:
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$500,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$500,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55,000,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 714. FOR THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT-- CONTRIBUTIONS TO RETIREMENT SYSTEMS
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT--CONTRIBUTIONS TO RETIREMENT SYSTEMS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$674,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$683,000
Judicial Information Systems Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$57,000
Department of Retirement Systems Expense Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,000
Public Safety and Education Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $199,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,627,000
The appropriations in this section are provided solely to fund pension contributions to the public employees' retirement system and teachers' retirement systems for judicial and legislative employees, effective July 1, 2003.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 715. FOR THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT-- PENSION CONTRIBUTION ADJUSTMENTS
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT--PENSION CONTRIBUTION ADJUSTMENTS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($10,524,000)
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($10,618,000)
Projected Unit Credit Offset Account Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($13,695,000)
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($34,837,000)
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The appropriations in this section are provided solely to make adjustments to agency appropriations to reflect savings resulting from the adoption of the projected unit credit actuarial funding method for plans 2 and 3 of the public employees', teachers', and school employees' retirement systems as provided in Senate Bill No. 6029 (funding PERS, TERS, and SERS). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amount provided in this section shall lapse.
(2) To facilitate the transfer of moneys from dedicated funds and accounts, the state treasurer is directed to transfer sufficient moneys from each dedicated fund or account to the projected unit credit offset account, hereby created in the state treasury, in accordance with schedules provided by the office of financial management.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 716. FOR THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT-- EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY REVOLVING ACCOUNT
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT--EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY REVOLVING ACCOUNT
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,468,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,468,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,936,000
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations: The appropriation in this section is for appropriation to the education technology revolving account for the purpose of covering operational and transport costs incurred by the K- 20 educational network program in providing telecommunication services to network participants.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 717. FOR THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT-- REVOLVING FUND ADJUSTMENTS
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT--REVOLVING FUND ADJUSTMENTS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,350,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,350,000
Revolving Fund Revolving Account Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,792,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,492,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The appropriations in this section are provided solely to make adjustments to agency revolving fund assessments for internal services to reflect policy changes made to the governor's proposed omnibus appropriations act. Policy changes include increased appropriations for legal and archival services ($1,400,000 each), the restoration of the office of minority and women's business enterprises ($2,400,000), and the cancellation of the governor's proposed merger of the department of personnel and the department of retirement systems ($5,300,000).
(2) To facilitate the transfer of moneys from dedicated funds and accounts, the state treasurer is directed to transfer sufficient moneys from each dedicated fund or account to the revolving fund revolving account, hereby created in the state treasury, in accordance with schedules provided by the office of financial management.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 718. INCENTIVE SAVINGS--FY 2004.
INCENTIVE SAVINGS--FY 2004 The sum of one hundred million dollars or so much thereof as may be available on June 30, 2004, from the total amount of unspent fiscal year 2004 state general fund appropriations is appropriated for the purposes of RCW 43.79.460 in the manner provided in this section.
(1) Of the total appropriated amount, one-half of that portion that is attributable to incentive savings, not to exceed twenty-five million dollars, is appropriated to the savings incentive account for the purpose of improving the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of agency services, and credited to the agency that generated the savings.
(2) The remainder of the total amount, not to exceed seventy-five million dollars, is appropriated to the education savings account.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 719. INCENTIVE SAVINGS--FY 2005.
INCENTIVE SAVINGS--FY 2005 The sum of one hundred million dollars or so much thereof as may be available on June 30, 2005, from the total amount of unspent fiscal year 2005 state general fund appropriations is appropriated for the purposes of RCW 43.79.460 in the manner provided in this section.
(1) Of the total appropriated amount, one-half of that portion that is attributable to incentive savings, not to exceed twenty-five million dollars, is appropriated to the savings incentive account for the purpose of improving the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of agency services, and credited to the agency that generated the savings.
(2) The remainder of the total amount, not to exceed seventy-five million dollars, is appropriated to the education savings account.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 720. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH--COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH ASSISTANCE
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH--COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH ASSISTANCE
Health Services Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $48,000,000
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations: The director of the department of health shall distribute the appropriation as follows: $48,000,000 is provided to the department of health to support protection and improvement of the public's health and to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the public health system. Funds will be provided to local public health departments and districts through performance-based contracts to help attain the standards for public health and to implement the recommendations of the public health improvement plan. A monitoring and reporting mechanism will be established to demonstrate progress toward these goals.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 721. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY, TRADE, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT--COUNTY ASSISTANCE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY, TRADE, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT--COUNTY ASSISTANCE
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,000,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations: The director of community, trade, and economic development shall distribute the appropriations in this section to the following counties in the amounts designated:
|
2004 |
2005 |
Garfield |
$290,000 |
$290,000 |
Columbia |
$200,500 |
$200,500 |
Wahkiakum |
$129,500 |
$129,500 |
Ferry |
$99,500 |
$99,500 |
Okanogan |
$140,000 |
$140,000 |
Asotin |
$108,500 |
$108,500 |
Stevens |
$209,000 |
$209,000 |
Douglas |
$132,000 |
$132,000 |
Lincoln |
$75,500 |
$75,500 |
Pend Oreille |
$71,500 |
$71,500 |
Skamania |
$44,000 |
$44,000 |
TOTAL |
$1,500,000 |
$1,500,000 |
NEW SECTION. Sec. 722. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY, TRADE, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT--MUNICIPAL ASSISTANCE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY, TRADE, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT--MUNICIPAL ASSISTANCE
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500,000
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations: The director of community, trade, and economic development shall distribute the appropriation in this section to the following cities in the amounts designated:
|
2004 |
Airway Heights |
$5,000 |
Albion |
$24,000 |
Almira |
$1,000 |
Asotin |
$10,000 |
Benton City |
$15,000 |
Black Diamond |
$18,000 |
Bridgeport |
$68,000 |
Brier |
$129,000 |
Bucoda |
$15,000 |
Carbonado |
$15,000 |
Cashmere |
$13,000 |
Cheney |
$19,000 |
Chewelah |
$1,000 |
Colfax |
$1,000 |
College Place |
$138,000 |
Colton |
$5,000 |
Conconully |
$4,000 |
Concrete |
$1,000 |
Connell |
$27,000 |
Coulee Dam |
$6,000 |
Covington |
$117,000 |
Creston |
$2,000 |
Cusick |
$750 |
Darrington |
$6,000 |
Davenport |
$4,000 |
Dayton |
$1,000 |
Des Moines |
$161,000 |
Edgewood |
$272,000 |
Electric City |
$27,000 |
Elma |
$2,000 |
Elmer City |
$11,000 |
Endicott |
$10,000 |
Entiat |
$10,000 |
Everson |
$5,000 |
Fairfield |
$1,000 |
Farmington |
$3,000 |
Fircrest |
$50,000 |
Forks |
$5,000 |
Garfield |
$12,000 |
George |
$2,000 |
Gold Bar |
$29,000 |
Grandview |
$15,000 |
Granger |
$28,000 |
Hamilton |
$4,000 |
Harrah |
$16,000 |
Harrington |
$1,000 |
Hartline |
$3,000 |
Hatton |
$4,000 |
Hoquiam |
$19,000 |
Index |
$500 |
Ione |
$2,000 |
Kahlotus |
$6,000 |
Kenmore |
$132,000 |
Kettle Falls |
$4,000 |
Kittitas |
$17,000 |
Krupp |
$1,000 |
Lacrosse |
$3,000 |
Lake Forest Park |
$136,000 |
Lake Stevens |
$5,000 |
Lakewood |
$350,000 |
Lamont |
$2,000 |
Latah |
$3,000 |
Lyman |
$3,000 |
Mabton |
$51,000 |
Malden |
$8,000 |
Mansfield |
$8,000 |
Maple Valley |
$17,000 |
Marcus |
$3,000 |
Mattawa |
$17,000 |
McCleary |
$15,000 |
Medical Lake |
$10,000 |
Mesa |
$2,000 |
Metaline |
$2,000 |
Metaline Falls |
$1,000 |
Mossyrock |
$1,000 |
Mountlake Terrace |
$32,000 |
Moxee |
$2,000 |
Napavine |
$19,000 |
Nespelem |
$6,000 |
Newcastle |
$2,000 |
Nooksack |
$13,000 |
Normandy Park |
$82,000 |
North Bonneville |
$2,000 |
Northport |
$7,000 |
Oakesdale |
$3,000 |
Oakville |
$7,000 |
Orting |
$12,000 |
Palouse |
$7,000 |
Pateros |
$1,000 |
Pe Ell |
$20,000 |
Pomeroy |
$3,000 |
Prescott |
$1,000 |
Pullman |
$21,000 |
Rainier |
$27,000 |
Raymond |
$750 |
Reardan |
$8,000 |
Republic |
$1,000 |
Riverside |
$7,000 |
Rock Island |
$6,000 |
Rockford |
$2,000 |
Rosalia |
$6,000 |
Roslyn |
$11,000 |
Royal City |
$12,000 |
Ruston |
$8,000 |
Sammamish |
$320,000 |
Shoreline |
$65,000 |
Soap Lake |
$19,000 |
South Bend |
$5,000 |
South Cle Elum |
$11,000 |
South Prairie |
$2,000 |
Sprague |
$1,000 |
Springdale |
$1,000 |
Starbuck |
$3,000 |
Steilacoom |
$19,000 |
Tekoa |
$5,000 |
Tenino |
$7,000 |
Tieton |
$12,000 |
Toppenish |
$63,000 |
Uniontown |
$3,000 |
University Place |
$306,000 |
Vader |
$12,000 |
Waitsburg |
$15,000 |
Wapato |
$35,000 |
Warden |
$10,000 |
Washtucna |
$7,000 |
Waterville |
$13,000 |
Waverly |
$3,000 |
West Richland |
$84,000 |
White Salmon |
$1,000 |
Wilbur |
$1,000 |
Wilkeson |
$1,000 |
Wilson Creek |
$3,000 |
Yacolt |
$4,000 |
Zillah |
$5,000 |
TOTAL |
$3,500,000 |
NEW SECTION. Sec. 723.
(1) The director of revenue shall on the 25th of August, November, February, and May of fiscal years 2004 and 2005 advise the state treasurer of the difference in the amount of business and occupation tax credits that were forecast July 1, 2003, to be taken during the preceding calendar quarter ending on the last day of June, September, December, and March, respectively, over the amount of business and occupation tax credits actually taken in that previous quarter.
(2) On the last day of September, December, March, and June of fiscal years 2004 and 2005, an amount equal to the amount certified by the department of revenue is appropriated from the general fund to the investing in innovation account established by section 3, chapter ... (2SHB 1003), Laws of 2003.
(3) As used in this section, "business and occupation tax credits" means the business and occupation tax credits for job creation in rural counties under chapter 82.62 RCW, international services job creation under RCW 82.04.44525, job training in rural counties under RCW 82.04.4333, computer software job creation in rural counties under RCW 82.04.4456, information technology help desk services in rural counties under RCW 82.04.4457, and high technology research and development under RCW 82.04.4452.
PART VIII
OTHER TRANSFERS AND APPROPRIATIONS
NEW SECTION. Sec. 801. FOR THE STATE TREASURER--STATE REVENUES FOR DISTRIBUTION
STATE TREASURER--STATE REVENUES FOR DISTRIBUTION
General Fund Appropriation for fire insurance premium distributions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,920,350
General Fund Appropriation for public utility district excise tax distributions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39,273,684
General Fund Appropriation for prosecuting attorney distributions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,441,197
General Fund Appropriation for boating safety and education distributions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,074,300
General Fund Appropriation for other tax distributions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$34,750
Death Investigations Account Appropriation for distribution to counties for publicly funded autopsies. . . . . . . . . $2,123,723
Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account Appropriation for harbor improvement revenue distribution. . . . . . . . . . . . . .$187,068
Timber Tax Distribution Account Appropriation for distribution to timber counties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $51,192,170
County Criminal Justice Assistance Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$52,175,755
Municipal Criminal Justice Assistance Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,086,550
Liquor Excise Tax Account Appropriation for liquor excise tax distribution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32,624,831
Liquor Revolving Account Appropriation for liquor profits distribution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$57,511,693
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $275,806,908
The total expenditures from the state treasury under the appropriations in this section shall not exceed the funds available under statutory distributions for the stated purposes.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 802. FOR THE STATE TREASURER--FOR THE MUNICIPAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE ACCOUNT
STATE TREASURER--MUNICIPAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE ACCOUNT
Impaired Driving Safety Account Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,264,335
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations: The amount appropriated in this section shall be distributed quarterly during the 2003-2005 biennium to all cities ratably based on population as last determined by the office of financial management. The distributions to any city that substantially decriminalizes or repeals its criminal code after July 1, 1990, and that does not reimburse the county for costs associated with criminal cases under RCW 3.50.800 or 3.50.805(2), shall be made to the county in which the city is located. This funding is provided to cities for the costs of implementing criminal justice legislation including, but not limited to: Chapter 206, Laws of 1998 (drunk driving penalties); chapter 207, Laws of 1998 (DUI penalties); chapter 208, Laws of 1998 (deferred prosecution); chapter 209, Laws of 1998 (DUI/license suspension); chapter 210, Laws of 1998 (ignition interlock violations); chapter 211, Laws of 1998 (DUI penalties); chapter 212, Laws of 1998 (DUI penalties); chapter 213, Laws of 1998 (intoxication levels lowered); chapter 214, Laws of 1998 (DUI penalties); and chapter 215, Laws of 1998 (DUI provisions).
NEW SECTION. Sec. 803. FOR THE STATE TREASURER--FOR THE COUNTY CRIMINAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE ACCOUNT
STATE TREASURER--COUNTY CRIMINAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE ACCOUNT
Impaired Driving Safety Account Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,896,502
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations: The amount appropriated in this section shall be distributed quarterly during the 2003-2005 biennium in accordance with RCW 82.14.310. This funding is provided to counties for the costs of implementing criminal justice legislation including, but not limited to: Chapter 206, Laws of 1998 (drunk driving penalties); chapter 207, Laws of 1998 (DUI penalties); chapter 208, Laws of 1998 (deferred prosecution); chapter 209, Laws of 1998 (DUI/license suspension); chapter 210, Laws of 1998 (ignition interlock violations); chapter 211, Laws of 1998 (DUI penalties); chapter 212, Laws of 1998 (DUI penalties); chapter 213, Laws of 1998 (intoxication levels lowered); chapter 214, Laws of 1998 (DUI penalties); and chapter 215, Laws of 1998 (DUI provisions).
NEW SECTION. Sec. 804. FOR THE STATE TREASURER--FEDERAL REVENUES FOR DISTRIBUTION
STATE TREASURER--FEDERAL REVENUES FOR DISTRIBUTION
General Fund Appropriation for federal grazing fees distributions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,293,828
General Fund Appropriation for federal flood control funds distribution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,050
Federal Forest Revolving Fund Appropriation for federal forest reserve fund distribution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$83,492,373
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $84,811,251
The total expenditures from the state treasury under the appropriations in this section shall not exceed the funds available under statutory distributions for the stated purposes.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 805. FOR THE STATE TREASURER--TRANSFERS
STATE TREASURER--TRANSFERS
For transfers in this section to the state general fund, pursuant to RCW 43.135.035(5), the state expenditure limit shall be increased by the amount of the transfer. The increase shall occur in the fiscal year in which the transfer occurs.
General Fund: For transfer to the water quality account. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,151,600
Water Quality Account: For transfer to the water pollution control account. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,500,000
State Convention and Trade Center Account: For transfer to the state general fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,000,000
County Sale/Use Tax Equalization Account: For transfer to the state general fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $74,000
Financial Services Regulation Fund: For transfer to the state general fund at the beginning of fiscal year 2005. . $1,632,000
Municipal Sale/Use Tax Equalization Account: For transfer to the state general fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$374,000
Asbestos Account: For transfer to the state general fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200,000
Industrial Insurance Premium Refund Account: For transfer to the state general fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$577,000
Electrical License Account: For transfer to the state general fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,000,000
Public Service Revolving Account: For transfer to the state general fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,600,000
Insurance Commissioner's Regulatory: For transfer to the state general fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,500,000
State Treasurer's Service Account: For transfer to the state general fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,000,000
Department of Retirement Systems Expense Account: For transfer to the state general fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,500,000
Gambling Revolving Account: For transfer to the state general fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500,000
Pressure Systems Safety Account: For transfer to the state general fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$500,000
Woodstove Education and Enforcement Account: For transfer to the air pollution control account. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $600,000
Local Toxics Control Account: For transfer to the state toxics control account. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,059,000
Flood Control Assistance Account: For transfer to the state general fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,700,000
Nisqually Earthquake Account--State: For transfer to the state disaster response
account for fiscal year 2004. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,234,000
Health Services Account: For transfer to the tobacco prevention and control account. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$24,216,000
Health Services Account: For transfer to the violence reduction and drug enforcement account. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,789,000
Health Services Account: For transfer to the water quality account. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,182,000
Health Services Account: For transfer to the state general fund for fiscal year 2005. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,000,000
Tobacco Settlement Account: For transfer to the health services account, in an amount not to exceed the
actual balance of the tobacco settlement account. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $185,000,000
Emergency Reserve Fund: For transfer to the state general fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$57,046,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 806. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RETIREMENT SYSTEMS-- TRANSFERS
DEPARTMENT OF RETIREMENT SYSTEMS--TRANSFERS
General Fund--State Appropriation: For transfer to the department of retirement systems expense account:
For the administrative expenses of the judicial retirement system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,901
PART IX
MISCELLANEOUS
NEW SECTION. Sec. 901. EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATIONS.
EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATIONS The appropriations contained in this act are maximum expenditure authorizations. Pursuant to RCW 43.88.037, moneys disbursed from the treasury on the basis of a formal loan agreement shall be recorded as loans receivable and not as expenditures for accounting purposes. To the extent that moneys are disbursed on a loan basis, the corresponding appropriation shall be reduced by the amount of loan moneys disbursed from the treasury during the 2003-05 biennium.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 902. INFORMATION SYSTEMS PROJECTS.
INFORMATION SYSTEMS PROJECTS Agencies shall comply with the following requirements regarding information systems projects when specifically directed to do so by this act.
(1) Agency planning and decisions concerning information technology shall be made in the context of its information technology portfolio. "Information technology portfolio" means a strategic management approach in which the relationships between agency missions and information technology investments can be seen and understood, such that: Technology efforts are linked to agency objectives and business plans; the impact of new investments on existing infrastructure and business functions are assessed and understood before implementation; and agency activities are consistent with the development of an integrated, nonduplicative statewide infrastructure.
(2) Agencies shall use their information technology portfolios in making decisions on matters related to the following:
(a) System refurbishment, acquisitions, and development efforts;
(b) Setting goals and objectives for using information technology in meeting legislatively-mandated missions and business needs;
(c) Assessment of overall information processing performance, resources, and capabilities;
(d) Ensuring appropriate transfer of technological expertise for the operation of any new systems developed using external resources; and
(e) Progress toward enabling electronic access to public information.
(3) Each project will be planned and designed to take optimal advantage of Internet technologies and protocols. Agencies shall ensure that the project is in compliance with the architecture, infrastructure, principles, policies, and standards of digital government as maintained by the information services board.
(4) The agency shall produce a feasibility study for information technology projects at the direction of the information services board and in accordance with published department of information services policies and guidelines. At a minimum, such studies shall include a statement of: (a) The purpose or impetus for change; (b) the business value to the agency, including an examination and evaluation of benefits, advantages, and cost; (c) a comprehensive risk assessment based on the proposed project's impact on both citizens and state operations, its visibility, and the consequences of doing nothing; (d) the impact on agency and statewide information infrastructure; and (e) the impact of the proposed enhancements to an agency's information technology capabilities on meeting service delivery demands.
(5) The agency shall produce a comprehensive management plan for each project. The plan or plans shall address all factors critical to successful completion of each project. The plan(s) shall include, but is not limited to, the following elements: A description of the problem or opportunity that the information technology project is intended to address; a statement of project objectives and assumptions; a definition and schedule of phases, tasks, and activities to be accomplished; and the estimated cost of each phase. The planning for the phased approach shall be such that the business case justification for a project needs to demonstrate how the project recovers cost or adds measurable value or positive cost benefit to the agency's business functions within each development cycle.
(6) The agency shall produce quality assurance plans for information technology projects. Consistent with the direction of the information services board and the published policies and guidelines of the department of information services, the quality assurance plan shall address all factors critical to successful completion of the project and successful integration with the agency and state information technology infrastructure. At a minimum, quality assurance plans shall provide time and budget benchmarks against which project progress can be measured, a specification of quality assurance responsibilities, and a statement of reporting requirements. The quality assurance plans shall set out the functionality requirements for each phase of a project.
(7) A copy of each feasibility study, project management plan, and quality assurance plan shall be provided to the department of information services, the office of financial management, and legislative fiscal committees. The plans and studies shall demonstrate a sound business case that justifies the investment of taxpayer funds on any new project, an assessment of the impact of the proposed system on the existing information technology infrastructure, the disciplined use of preventative measures to mitigate risk, and the leveraging of private-sector expertise as needed. Authority to expend any funds for individual information systems projects is conditioned on the approval of the relevant feasibility study, project management plan, and quality assurance plan by the department of information services and the office of financial management.
(8) Quality assurance status reports shall be submitted to the department of information services, the office of financial management, and legislative fiscal committees at intervals specified in the project's quality assurance plan.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 903. VIDEO TELECOMMUNICATIONS.
VIDEO TELECOMMUNICATIONS The department of information services shall act as lead agency in coordinating video telecommunications services for state agencies. As lead agency, the department shall develop standards and common specifications for leased and purchased telecommunications equipment and assist state agencies in developing a video telecommunications expenditure plan. No agency may spend any portion of any appropriation in this act for new video telecommunication equipment, new video telecommunication transmission, or new video telecommunication programming, or for expanding current video telecommunication systems without first complying with chapter 43.105 RCW, including but not limited to, RCW 43.105.041(2), and without first submitting a video telecommunications expenditure plan, in accordance with the policies of the department of information services, for review and assessment by the department of information services under RCW 43.105.052. Prior to any such expenditure by a public school, a video telecommunications expenditure plan shall be approved by the superintendent of public instruction. The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall submit the plans to the department of information services in a form prescribed by the department. The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall coordinate the use of video telecommunications in public schools by providing educational information to local school districts and shall assist local school districts and educational service districts in telecommunications planning and curriculum development. Prior to any such expenditure by a public institution of postsecondary education, a telecommunications expenditure plan shall be approved by the higher education coordinating board. The higher education coordinating board shall coordinate the use of video telecommunications for instruction and instructional support in postsecondary education, including the review and approval of instructional telecommunications course offerings.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 904. VOLUNTARY DEFICIT REDUCTION CONTRIBUTION ACCOUNT.
VOLUNTARY DEFICIT REDUCTION CONTRIBUTION ACCOUNT The voluntary deficit reduction contribution account is created in the state treasury. All receipts from citizens' voluntary contributions, donations, gifts, bequests, grants, or other sources granted or given for this account must be deposited in the account. Money in the account shall be used exclusively for public purposes and may be spent only after appropriation. Unless the donor has directed that his or her contribution be used for a particular state program or function, expenditures from the account may be used for any general fund or transportation purpose.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 905. PROGRAM COST SHIFTS.
PROGRAM COST SHIFTS Any program costs or moneys in this act that are shifted to the general fund from another fund or account require an adjustment to the expenditure limit under RCW 43.135.035(5).
NEW SECTION. Sec. 906. EMERGENCY FUND ALLOCATIONS.
EMERGENCY FUND ALLOCATIONS Whenever allocations are made from the governor's emergency fund appropriation to an agency that is financed in whole or in part by other than general fund moneys, the director of financial management may direct the repayment of such allocated amount to the general fund from any balance in the fund or funds which finance the agency. No appropriation shall be necessary to effect such repayment.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 907. STATUTORY APPROPRIATIONS.
STATUTORY APPROPRIATIONS In addition to the amounts appropriated in this act for revenues for distribution, state contributions to the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system plan 2, and bond retirement and interest including ongoing bond registration and transfer charges, transfers, interest on registered warrants, and certificates of indebtedness, there is also appropriated such further amounts as may be required or available for these purposes under any statutory formula or under chapters 39.94 and 39.96 RCW or any proper bond covenant made under law.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 908. BOND EXPENSES.
BOND EXPENSES In addition to such other appropriations as are made by this act, there is hereby appropriated to the state finance committee from legally available bond proceeds in the applicable construction or building funds and accounts such amounts as are necessary to pay the expenses incurred in the issuance and sale of the subject bonds.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 909. VOLUNTARY SEPARATION INCENTIVES.
VOLUNTARY SEPARATION INCENTIVES As a management tool to reduce costs and make more effective use of resources, while improving employee productivity and morale, agencies may offer voluntary separation and/or downshifting incentives and options according to procedures and guidelines established by the department of personnel and the department of retirement systems in consultation with the office of financial management. The options may include, but are not limited to, financial incentives for: Voluntary resignation and retirement, voluntary leave-without-pay, voluntary workweek or work hour reduction, voluntary downward movement, or temporary separation for development purposes. No employee shall have a contractual right to a financial incentive offered pursuant to this section and employees accepting a voluntary separation incentive are not eligible for unemployment compensation based on their separation from state employment under Title 50 RCW.
Agencies shall report on the outcomes of their plans, and offers shall be reviewed and monitored jointly by the department of personnel and the department of retirement systems, for reporting to the office of financial management by December 1, 2004.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 910. VOLUNTARY RETIREMENT INCENTIVES.
VOLUNTARY RETIREMENT INCENTIVES It is the intent of the legislature that agencies may implement a voluntary retirement incentive program that is cost neutral or results in cost savings provided that such a program is approved by the director of retirement systems and the office of financial management. No employee shall have a contractual right to a financial incentive offered pursuant to this section, and employees accepting a voluntary retirement incentive are not eligible for unemployment compensation based on their separation from state employment under Title 50 RCW. Agencies participating in this authorization are required to submit a report by June 30, 2005, to the legislature and the office of financial management on the outcome of their approved retirement incentive program. The report should include information on the details of the program including resulting service delivery changes, agency efficiencies, the cost of the retirement incentive per participant, the total cost to the state, and the projected or actual net dollar savings over the 2003-05 biennium.
Sec. 911. RCW 9.46.100 and 2002 c 371 s 901 are each amended to read as follows:
There is hereby created the gambling revolving fund which shall consist of all moneys receivable for licensing, penalties, forfeitures, and all other moneys, income, or revenue received by the commission. The state treasurer shall be custodian of the fund. All moneys received by the commission or any employee thereof, except for change funds and an amount of petty cash as fixed by rule or regulation of the commission, shall be deposited each day in a depository approved by the state treasurer and transferred to the state treasurer to be credited to the gambling revolving fund. Disbursements from the revolving fund shall be on authorization of the commission or a duly authorized representative thereof. In order to maintain an effective expenditure and revenue control the gambling revolving fund shall be subject in all respects to chapter 43.88 RCW but no appropriation shall be required to permit expenditures and payment of obligations from such fund. All expenses relative to commission business, including but not limited to salaries and expenses of the director and other commission employees shall be paid from the gambling revolving fund.
During the ((2001-2003)) 2003-2005 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer from the gambling revolving fund to the state general fund such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance of the fund ((and reductions made by the 2002 supplemental appropriations act for administrative efficiencies and savings)).
Sec. 912. RCW 19.28.351 and 1988 c 81 s 11 are each amended to read as follows:
All sums received from licenses, permit fees, or other sources, herein shall be paid to the state treasurer and placed in a special fund designated as the "electrical license fund," and ((by him)) paid out upon vouchers duly and regularly issued therefor and approved by the director of labor and industries or the director's designee following determination by the board that the sums are necessary to accomplish the intent of chapter 19.28 RCW. The treasurer shall keep an accurate record of payments into, or receipts of, ((said)) the fund, and of all disbursements therefrom.
During the 2003-2005 biennium, the legislature may transfer moneys from the electrical license fund to the state general fund such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance of the fund.
Sec. 913. RCW 28A.305.210 and 1975 1st ex.s. c 275 s 51 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) The state board of education, by rule or regulation, may require the assistance of educational service district boards and/or superintendents in the performance of any duty, authority, or power imposed upon or granted to the state board of education by law, upon such terms and conditions as the state board of education shall establish. Such authority to assist the state board of education shall be limited to the service function of information collection and dissemination and the attestment to the accuracy and completeness of submitted information.
(2) During the 2003-05 biennium, educational service districts may, at the request of the state board of education, receive and screen applications for school accreditation, conduct school accreditation site visits pursuant to state board of education rules, and submit to the state board of education post-site visit recommendations for school accreditation. The educational service districts may assess a cooperative service fee to recover actual plus reasonable indirect costs for the purposes of this subsection.
Sec. 914. RCW 28A.500.030 and 2002 c 317 s 4 are each amended to read as follows:
Allocation of state matching funds to eligible districts for local effort assistance shall be determined as follows:
(1) Funds raised by the district through maintenance and operation levies shall be matched with state funds using the following ratio of state funds to levy funds:
(a) The difference between the district's twelve percent levy rate and the statewide average twelve percent levy rate; to
(b) The statewide average twelve percent levy rate.
(2) The maximum amount of state matching funds for districts eligible for local effort assistance shall be the district's twelve percent levy amount, multiplied by the following percentage:
(a) The difference between the district's twelve percent levy rate and the statewide average twelve percent levy rate; divided by
(b) The district's twelve percent levy rate.
(3) Calendar year 2003 allocations and maximum eligibility under this chapter shall be multiplied by 0.99.
(4) From January 1, 2004, to June 30, 2005, allocations and maximum eligibility under this chapter shall be multiplied by 0.937.
Sec. 915. RCW 36.18.010 and 2002 c 294 s 3 are each amended to read as follows:
County auditors or recording officers shall collect the following fees for their official services:
For recording instruments, for the first page eight and one-half by fourteen inches or less, five dollars; for each additional page eight and one-half by fourteen inches or less, one dollar. The fee for recording multiple transactions contained in one instrument will be calculated for each transaction requiring separate indexing as required under RCW 65.04.050 as follows: The fee for each title or transaction is the same fee as the first page of any additional recorded document; the fee for additional pages is the same fee as for any additional pages for any recorded document; the fee for the additional pages may be collected only once and may not be collected for each title or transaction;
For preparing and certifying copies, for the first page eight and one-half by fourteen inches or less, three dollars; for each additional page eight and one-half by fourteen inches or less, one dollar;
For preparing noncertified copies, for each page eight and one-half by fourteen inches or less, one dollar;
For administering an oath or taking an affidavit, with or without seal, two dollars;
For issuing a marriage license, eight dollars, (this fee includes taking necessary affidavits, filing returns, indexing, and transmittal of a record of the marriage to the state registrar of vital statistics) plus an additional ((five)) fifteen-dollar fee for use and support of the prevention of child abuse and neglect activities to be transmitted monthly to the state treasurer and deposited in the state general fund plus an additional ten-dollar fee to be transmitted monthly to the state treasurer and deposited in the state general fund. The legislature intends to appropriate an amount at least equal to the revenue generated by this fee for the purposes of the displaced homemaker act, chapter 28B.04 RCW;
For searching records per hour, eight dollars;
For recording plats, fifty cents for each lot except cemetery plats for which the charge shall be twenty-five cents per lot; also one dollar for each acknowledgment, dedication, and description: PROVIDED, That there shall be a minimum fee of twenty-five dollars per plat;
For recording of miscellaneous records not listed above, for the first page eight and one-half by fourteen inches or less, five dollars; for each additional page eight and one-half by fourteen inches or less, one dollar;
For modernization and improvement of the recording and indexing system, a surcharge as provided in RCW 36.22.170.
For recording an emergency nonstandard document as provided in RCW 65.04.047, fifty dollars, in addition to all other applicable recording fees.
For recording instruments, a surcharge as provided in RCW 36.22.178.
Sec. 916. RCW 38.52.106 and 2002 c 371 s 904 are each amended to read as follows:
The Nisqually earthquake account is created in the state treasury. Moneys may be placed in the account from tax revenues, budget transfers or appropriations, federal appropriations, gifts, or any other lawful source. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Moneys in the account shall be used only to support state and local government disaster response and recovery efforts associated with the Nisqually earthquake. During the ((2001-)) 2003-2005 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer moneys from the Nisqually earthquake account to the disaster response account for fire suppression and mobilization costs((, and costs associated with national security preparedness activities)).
Sec. 917. RCW 41.50.110 and 1998 c 341 s 508 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) Except as provided by RCW 41.50.255 and subsection (6) of this section, all expenses of the administration of the department and the expenses of administration of the retirement systems created in chapters 2.10, 2.12, 41.26, 41.32, 41.40, 41.34, 41.35, and 43.43 RCW shall be paid from the department of retirement systems expense fund.
(2) In order to reimburse the department of retirement systems expense fund on an equitable basis the department shall ascertain and report to each employer, as defined in RCW 41.26.030, 41.32.010, 41.35.010, or 41.40.010, the sum necessary to defray its proportional share of the entire expense of the administration of the retirement system that the employer participates in during the ensuing biennium or fiscal year whichever may be required. Such sum is to be computed in an amount directly proportional to the estimated entire expense of the administration as the ratio of monthly salaries of the employer's members bears to the total salaries of all members in the entire system. It shall then be the duty of all such employers to include in their budgets or otherwise provide the amounts so required.
(3) The department shall compute and bill each employer, as defined in RCW 41.26.030, 41.32.010, 41.35.010, or 41.40.010, at the end of each month for the amount due for that month to the department of retirement systems expense fund and the same shall be paid as are its other obligations. Such computation as to each employer shall be made on a percentage rate of salary established by the department. However, the department may at its discretion establish a system of billing based upon calendar year quarters in which event the said billing shall be at the end of each such quarter.
(4) The director may adjust the expense fund contribution rate for each system at any time when necessary to reflect unanticipated costs or savings in administering the department.
(5) An employer who fails to submit timely and accurate reports to the department may be assessed an additional fee related to the increased costs incurred by the department in processing the deficient reports. Fees paid under this subsection shall be deposited in the retirement system expense fund.
(a) Every six months the department shall determine the amount of an employer's fee by reviewing the timeliness and accuracy of the reports submitted by the employer in the preceding six months. If those reports were not both timely and accurate the department may prospectively assess an additional fee under this subsection.
(b) An additional fee assessed by the department under this subsection shall not exceed fifty percent of the standard fee.
(c) The department shall adopt rules implementing this section.
(6) Expenses other than those under RCW 41.34.060(((2))) (3) shall be paid pursuant to subsection (1) of this section.
(7) During the 2003-2005 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer from the department of retirement systems' expense fund to the state general fund such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance of the fund.
Sec. 918. RCW 43.08.190 and 1991 sp.s. c 13 s 83 are each amended to read as follows:
There is hereby created a fund within the state treasury to be known as the "state treasurer's service fund". Such fund shall be used solely for the payment of costs and expenses incurred in the operation and administration of the state treasurer's office.
Moneys shall be allocated monthly and placed in the state treasurer's service fund equivalent to a maximum of one percent of the trust and treasury average daily cash balances from the earnings generated under the authority of RCW 43.79A.040 and 43.84.080 other than earnings generated from investment of balances in funds and accounts specified in RCW 43.79.040(((2)(b))) or 43.84.092(((2)(b))) (4)(b). The allocation shall precede the distribution of the remaining earnings as prescribed under RCW 43.79A.040 and 43.84.092. The state treasurer shall establish a uniform allocation rate based on the appropriations for the treasurer's office.
During the 2003-2005 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer from the state treasurer's service fund to the state general fund such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance of the fund.
Sec. 919. RCW 43.03.050 and 1990 c 30 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) The director of financial management shall prescribe reasonable allowances to cover reasonable and necessary subsistence and lodging expenses for elective and appointive officials and state employees while engaged on official business away from their designated posts of duty. The director of financial management may prescribe and regulate the allowances provided in lieu of subsistence and lodging expenses and may prescribe the conditions under which reimbursement for subsistence and lodging may be allowed. The schedule of allowances adopted by the office of financial management may include special allowances for foreign travel and other travel involving higher than usual costs for subsistence and lodging. The allowances established by the director shall not exceed the rates set by the federal government for federal employees. However, during the 2003-05 fiscal biennium, the allowances for any county that is part of a metropolitan statistical area, the largest city of which is in another state, shall equal the allowances prescribed for that larger city.
(2) Those persons appointed to serve without compensation on any state board, commission, or committee, if entitled to payment of travel expenses, shall be paid pursuant to special per diem rates prescribed in accordance with subsection (1) of this section by the office of financial management.
(3) The director of financial management may prescribe reasonable allowances to cover reasonable expenses for meals, coffee, and light refreshment served to elective and appointive officials and state employees regardless of travel status at a meeting where: (a) The purpose of the meeting is to conduct official state business or to provide formal training to state employees or state officials; (b) the meals, coffee, or light refreshment are an integral part of the meeting or training session; (c) the meeting or training session takes place away from the employee's or official's regular workplace; and (d) the agency head or authorized designee approves payments in advance for the meals, coffee, or light refreshment. In order to prevent abuse, the director may regulate such allowances and prescribe additional conditions for claiming the allowances.
(4) Upon approval of the agency head or authorized designee, an agency may serve coffee or light refreshments at a meeting where: (a) The purpose of the meeting is to conduct state business or to provide formal training that benefits the state; and (b) the coffee or light refreshment is an integral part of the meeting or training session. The director of financial management shall adopt requirements necessary to prohibit abuse of the authority authorized in this subsection.
(5) The schedule of allowances prescribed by the director under the terms of this section and any subsequent increases in any maximum allowance or special allowances for areas of higher than usual costs shall be reported to the ways and means committees of the house of representatives and the senate at each regular session of the legislature.
Sec. 920. RCW 43.10.180 and 1979 c 151 s 95 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) The attorney general shall keep such records as are necessary to facilitate proper allocation of costs to funds and agencies served and the director of financial management shall prescribe appropriate accounting procedures to accurately allocate costs to funds and agencies served. Billings shall be adjusted in line with actual costs incurred at intervals not to exceed six months.
(2) During the 2003-05 fiscal biennium, all expenses for administration of the office of the attorney general shall be allocated to and paid from the legal services revolving fund in accordance with accounting procedures prescribed by the director of financial management.
Sec. 921. RCW 43.08.250 and 2001 2nd sp.s. c 7 s 914 and 2001 c 289 s 4 are each reenacted and amended to read as follows:
The money received by the state treasurer from fees, fines, forfeitures, penalties, reimbursements or assessments by any court organized under Title 3 or 35 RCW, or chapter 2.08 RCW, shall be deposited in the public safety and education account which is hereby created in the state treasury. The legislature shall appropriate the funds in the account to promote traffic safety education, highway safety, criminal justice training, crime victims' compensation, judicial education, the judicial information system, civil representation of indigent persons, winter recreation parking, drug court operations, and state game programs. During the fiscal biennium ending June 30, ((2003)) 2005, the legislature may appropriate moneys from the public safety and education account for purposes of appellate indigent defense and other operations of the office of public defense, the criminal litigation unit of the attorney general's office, the treatment alternatives to street crimes program, crime victims advocacy programs, justice information network telecommunication planning, treatment for supplemental security income clients, sexual assault treatment, operations of the office of administrator for the courts, security in the common schools, alternative school start-up grants, programs for disruptive students, criminal justice data collection, Washington state patrol criminal justice activities, drug court operations, unified family courts, local court backlog assistance, financial assistance to local jurisdictions for extraordinary costs incurred in the adjudication of criminal cases, domestic violence treatment and related services, the department of corrections' costs in implementing chapter 196, Laws of 1999, reimbursement of local governments for costs associated with implementing criminal and civil justice legislation, the replacement of the department of corrections' offender-based tracking system, public notification about registered sex offenders, the family policy council, crisis residential centers or secure crisis residential centers, payments to school districts for truancy petitions, payments to superior courts for truancy, child-in- need-of-services or at-risk youth petitions, and narcotics or methamphetamine-related enforcement, education, training, and drug and alcohol treatment services.
Sec. 922. RCW 43.43.944 and 1999 c 117 s 2 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) The fire service training account is hereby established in the state treasury. The fund shall consist of:
(a) All fees received by the Washington state patrol for fire service training;
(b) All grants and bequests accepted by the Washington state patrol under RCW 43.43.940; and
(c) Twenty percent of all moneys received by the state on fire insurance premiums.
(2) Moneys in the account may be appropriated only for fire service training. During the 2003-2005 fiscal biennium, the legislature may appropriate funds from this account for school fire prevention activities within the Washington state patrol.
Sec. 923. RCW 43.135.045 and 2001 c 3 s 9, 2000 2nd sp.s. c 5 s 1, and 2000 2nd sp.s. c 2 s 3 are each reenacted and amended to read as follows:
(1) The emergency reserve fund is established in the state treasury. During each fiscal year, the state treasurer shall deposit in the emergency reserve fund all general fund--state revenues in excess of the state expenditure limit for that fiscal year. Deposits shall be made at the end of each fiscal quarter based on projections of state revenues and the state expenditure limit. The treasurer shall make transfers between these accounts as necessary to reconcile actual annual revenues and the expenditure limit for fiscal year 2000 and thereafter.
(2) The legislature may appropriate moneys from the emergency reserve fund only with approval of at least two-thirds of the members of each house of the legislature, and then only if the appropriation does not cause total expenditures to exceed the state expenditure limit under this chapter.
(3) The emergency reserve fund balance shall not exceed five percent of annual general fund--state revenues as projected by the official state revenue forecast. Any balance in excess of five percent shall be transferred on a quarterly basis by the state treasurer as follows: Seventy-five percent to the student achievement fund hereby created in the state treasury and twenty-five percent to the general fund balance. The treasurer shall make transfers between these accounts as necessary to reconcile actual annual revenues for fiscal year 2000 and thereafter. When per-student state funding for the maintenance and operation of K-12 education meets a level of no less than ninety percent of the national average of total funding from all sources per student as determined by the most recent published data from the national center for education statistics of the United States department of education, as calculated by the office of financial management, further deposits to the student achievement fund shall be required only to the extent necessary to maintain the ninety-percent level. Remaining funds are part of the general fund balance and these funds are subject to the expenditure limits of this chapter.
(4) The education construction fund is hereby created in the state treasury.
(a) Funds may be appropriated from the education construction fund exclusively for common school construction or higher education construction.
(b) Funds may be appropriated for any other purpose only if approved by a two-thirds vote of each house of the legislature and if approved by a vote of the people at the next general election. An appropriation approved by the people under this subsection shall result in an adjustment to the state expenditure limit only for the fiscal period for which the appropriation is made and shall not affect any subsequent fiscal period.
(5) Funds from the student achievement fund shall be appropriated to the superintendent of public instruction strictly for distribution to school districts to meet the provisions set out in the student achievement act. Allocations shall be made on an equal per full-time equivalent student basis to each school district.
(6) Earnings of the emergency reserve fund under RCW 43.84.092(4)(a) shall be transferred quarterly to the multimodal transportation account, except for those earnings that are in excess of thirty-five million dollars each fiscal year. Within thirty days following any fiscal year in which earnings transferred to the multimodal transportation account under this subsection did not total thirty-five million dollars, the state treasurer shall transfer from the emergency reserve fund an amount necessary to bring the total deposited in the multimodal transportation account under this subsection to thirty-five million dollars. The revenues to the multimodal transportation account reflected in this subsection provide ongoing support for the transportation programs of the state. However, it is the intent of the legislature that any new long-term financial support that may be subsequently provided for transportation programs will be used to replace and supplant the revenues reflected in this subsection, thereby allowing those revenues to be returned to the purposes to which they were previously dedicated. No transfers from the emergency reserve fund to the multimodal transportation account shall be made during the 2003-05 fiscal biennium.
Sec. 924. RCW 43.320.110 and 2002 c 371 s 912 are each amended to read as follows:
There is created a local fund known as the "financial services regulation fund" which shall consist of all moneys received by the divisions of the department of financial institutions, except for the division of securities which shall deposit thirteen percent of all moneys received, and which shall be used for the purchase of supplies and necessary equipment; the payment of salaries, wages, and utilities; the establishment of reserves; and other incidental costs required for the proper regulation of individuals and entities subject to regulation by the department. The state treasurer shall be the custodian of the fund. Disbursements from the fund shall be on authorization of the director of financial institutions or the director's designee. In order to maintain an effective expenditure and revenue control, the fund shall be subject in all respects to chapter 43.88 RCW, but no appropriation is required to permit expenditures and payment of obligations from the fund.
((Between July 1, 2001, and December 31, 2001, the legislature may transfer up to two million dollars from the financial services regulation fund to the digital government revolving account.)) During the ((2001-)) 2003-2005 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer from the financial services regulation fund to the state general fund such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance of the fund and appropriations reductions made by the ((2002 supplemental)) appropriations act for administrative efficiencies and savings.
Sec. 925. RCW 46.09.170 and 1995 c 166 s 9 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) From time to time, but at least once each year, the state treasurer shall refund from the motor vehicle fund one percent of the motor vehicle fuel tax revenues collected under chapter 82.36 RCW, based on the tax rate in effect January 1, 1990, less proper deductions for refunds and costs of collection as provided in RCW 46.68.090. The treasurer shall place these funds in the general fund as follows:
(a) Forty percent shall be credited to the ORV and nonhighway vehicle account and administered by the department of natural resources solely for planning, maintenance, and management of ORV recreation facilities, nonhighway roads, and nonhighway road recreation facilities. The funds under this subsection shall be expended in accordance with the following limitations:
(i) Not more than five percent may be expended for information programs under this chapter;
(ii) Not less than ten percent and not more than fifty percent may be expended for ORV recreation facilities;
(iii) Not more than twenty-five percent may be expended for maintenance of nonhighway roads;
(iv) Not more than fifty percent may be expended for nonhighway road recreation facilities;
(v) Ten percent shall be transferred to the interagency committee for outdoor recreation for grants to law enforcement agencies in those counties where the department of natural resources maintains ORV facilities. This amount is in addition to those distributions made by the interagency committee for outdoor recreation under (d)(i) of this subsection;
(b) Three and one-half percent shall be credited to the ORV and nonhighway vehicle account and administered by the department of fish and wildlife solely for the acquisition, planning, development, maintenance, and management of nonhighway roads and recreation facilities;
(c) Two percent shall be credited to the ORV and nonhighway vehicle account and administered by the parks and recreation commission solely for the maintenance and management of ORV use areas and facilities; and
(d) Fifty-four and one-half percent, together with the funds received by the interagency committee for outdoor recreation under RCW 46.09.110, shall be credited to the nonhighway and off-road vehicle activities program account to be administered by the committee for planning, acquisition, development, maintenance, and management of ORV recreation facilities and nonhighway road recreation facilities; ORV user education and information; and ORV law enforcement programs. The funds under this subsection shall be expended in accordance with the following limitations:
(i) Not more than twenty percent may be expended for ORV education, information, and law enforcement programs under this chapter;
(ii) Not less than an amount equal to the funds received by the interagency committee for outdoor recreation under RCW 46.09.110 and not more than sixty percent may be expended for ORV recreation facilities;
(iii) Not more than twenty percent may be expended for nonhighway road recreation facilities.
(2) On a yearly basis an agency may not, except as provided in RCW 46.09.110, expend more than ten percent of the funds it receives under this chapter for general administration expenses incurred in carrying out this chapter.
(3) During the 2003-05 fiscal biennium, the legislature may appropriate such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance in the ORV account to the interagency committee for outdoor recreation, the department of natural resources, the department of fish and wildlife, and the state parks and recreation commission. This appropriation is not required to follow the specific distribution specified in subsection (1) of this section.
Sec. 926. RCW 48.02.190 and 2002 c 371 s 913 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) As used in this section:
(a) "Organization" means every insurer, as defined in RCW 48.01.050, having a certificate of authority to do business in this state and every health care service contractor registered to do business in this state. "Class one" organizations shall consist of all insurers as defined in RCW 48.01.050. "Class two" organizations shall consist of all organizations registered under provisions of chapter 48.44 RCW.
(b) "Receipts" means (i) net direct premiums consisting of direct gross premiums, as defined in RCW 48.18.170, paid for insurance written or renewed upon risks or property resident, situated, or to be performed in this state, less return premiums and premiums on policies not taken, dividends paid or credited to policyholders on direct business, and premiums received from policies or contracts issued in connection with qualified plans as defined in RCW 48.14.021, and (ii) prepayments to health care service contractors as set forth in RCW 48.44.010(3) less experience rating credits, dividends, prepayments returned to subscribers, and payments for contracts not taken.
(2) The annual cost of operating the office of insurance commissioner shall be determined by legislative appropriation. A pro rata share of the cost shall be charged to all organizations. Each class of organization shall contribute sufficient in fees to the insurance commissioner's regulatory account to pay the reasonable costs, including overhead, of regulating that class of organization.
(3) Fees charged shall be calculated separately for each class of organization. The fee charged each organization shall be that portion of the cost of operating the insurance commissioner's office, for that class of organization, for the ensuing fiscal year that is represented by the organization's portion of the receipts collected or received by all organizations within that class on business in this state during the previous calendar year: PROVIDED, That the fee shall not exceed one-eighth of one percent of receipts: PROVIDED FURTHER, That the minimum fee shall be one thousand dollars.
(4) The commissioner shall annually, on or before June 1, calculate and bill each organization for the amount of its fee. Fees shall be due and payable no later than June 15 of each year: PROVIDED, That if the necessary financial records are not available or if the amount of the legislative appropriation is not determined in time to carry out such calculations and bill such fees within the time specified, the commissioner may use the fee factors for the prior year as the basis for the fees and, if necessary, the commissioner may impose supplemental fees to fully and properly charge the organizations. The penalties for failure to pay fees when due shall be the same as the penalties for failure to pay taxes pursuant to RCW 48.14.060. The fees required by this section are in addition to all other taxes and fees now imposed or that may be subsequently imposed.
(5) All moneys collected shall be deposited in the insurance commissioner's regulatory account in the state treasury which is hereby created.
(6) Unexpended funds in the insurance commissioner's regulatory account at the close of a fiscal year shall be carried forward in the insurance commissioner's regulatory account to the succeeding fiscal year and shall be used to reduce future fees. During the ((2001-2003)) 2003-2005 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer from the insurance commissioner's regulatory account to the state general fund such amounts as reflect excess fund balance in the account.
Sec. 927. RCW 49.26.130 and 1989 c 154 s 9 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) The department shall administer this chapter.
(2) The director of the department shall adopt, in accordance with chapters 34.05 and 49.17 RCW, rules necessary to carry out this chapter.
(3) The department shall prescribe fees for the issuance and renewal of certificates, including recertification, and the administration of examinations, and for the review of training courses.
(4) The asbestos account is hereby established in the state treasury. All fees collected under this chapter shall be deposited in the account. Moneys in the account shall be spent after appropriation only for costs incurred by the department in the administration and enforcement of this chapter. Disbursements from the account shall be on authorization of the director of the department or the director's designee.
(5) During the 2003-2005 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer from the asbestos account to the state general fund such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance in the account.
Sec. 928. RCW 50.16.010 and 2002 c 371 s 914 are each amended to read as follows:
There shall be maintained as special funds, separate and apart from all public moneys or funds of this state an unemployment compensation fund, an administrative contingency fund, and a federal interest payment fund, which shall be administered by the commissioner exclusively for the purposes of this title, and to which RCW 43.01.050 shall not be applicable.
The unemployment compensation fund shall consist of
(1) all contributions and payments in lieu of contributions collected pursuant to the provisions of this title,
(2) any property or securities acquired through the use of moneys belonging to the fund,
(3) all earnings of such property or securities,
(4) any moneys received from the federal unemployment account in the unemployment trust fund in accordance with Title XII of the social security act, as amended,
(5) all money recovered on official bonds for losses sustained by the fund,
(6) all money credited to this state's account in the unemployment trust fund pursuant to section 903 of the social security act, as amended,
(7) all money received from the federal government as reimbursement pursuant to section 204 of the federal-state extended compensation act of 1970 (84 Stat. 708-712; 26 U.S.C. Sec. 3304), and
(8) all moneys received for the fund from any other source.
All moneys in the unemployment compensation fund shall be commingled and undivided.
The administrative contingency fund shall consist of all interest on delinquent contributions collected pursuant to this title, all fines and penalties collected pursuant to the provisions of this title, all sums recovered on official bonds for losses sustained by the fund, and revenue received under RCW 50.24.014: PROVIDED, That all fees, fines, forfeitures and penalties collected or assessed by a district court because of the violation of a state law shall be remitted as provided in chapter 3.62 RCW as now exists or is later amended.
Moneys available in the administrative contingency fund, other than money in the special account created under RCW 50.24.014, shall be expended upon the direction of the commissioner, with the approval of the governor, whenever it appears to him or her that such expenditure is necessary for:
(a) The proper administration of this title and no federal funds are available for the specific purpose to which such expenditure is to be made, provided, the moneys are not substituted for appropriations from federal funds which, in the absence of such moneys, would be made available.
(b) The proper administration of this title for which purpose appropriations from federal funds have been requested but not yet received, provided, the administrative contingency fund will be reimbursed upon receipt of the requested federal appropriation.
(c) The proper administration of this title for which compliance and audit issues have been identified that establish federal claims requiring the expenditure of state resources in resolution. Claims must be resolved in the following priority: First priority is to provide services to eligible participants within the state; second priority is to provide substitute services or program support; and last priority is the direct payment of funds to the federal government.
(d) During the ((2001-))2003-2005 fiscal biennium, the cost of ((worker retraining programs)) the job skills program and the alliance for corporate education at community and technical colleges as appropriated by the legislature.
Money in the special account created under RCW 50.24.014 may only be expended, after appropriation, for the purposes specified in RCW 50.62.010, 50.62.020, 50.62.030, 50.04.070, 50.04.072, 50.16.010, 50.29.025, 50.24.014, 50.44.053, and 50.22.010.
Sec. 929. RCW 51.44.170 and 2002 c 371 s 916 are each amended to read as follows:
The industrial insurance premium refund account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All industrial insurance refunds earned by state agencies or institutions of higher education under the state fund retrospective rating program shall be deposited into the account. The account is subject to the allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but no appropriation is required for expenditures from the account. Only the executive head of the agency or institution of higher education, or designee, may authorize expenditures from the account. No agency or institution of higher education may make an expenditure from the account for an amount greater than the refund earned by the agency. If the agency or institution of higher education has staff dedicated to workers' compensation claims management, expenditures from the account must be used to pay for that staff, but additional expenditure from the account may be used for any program within an agency or institution of higher education that promotes or provides incentives for employee workplace safety and health and early, appropriate return-to-work for injured employees. During the ((2001- 2003)) 2003-2005 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer from the industrial insurance premium refund account to the state general fund such amounts as reflect the ((reductions made by the 2002 supplemental appropriations act for administrative efficiencies and savings)) excess fund balance of the account.
Sec. 930. RCW 67.40.040 and 1995 c 386 s 13 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) The proceeds from the sale of the bonds authorized in RCW 67.40.030, proceeds of the taxes imposed under RCW 67.40.090 and 67.40.130, and all other moneys received by the state convention and trade center from any public or private source which are intended to fund the acquisition, design, construction, expansion, exterior cleanup and repair of the Eagles building, conversion of various retail and other space to meeting rooms, purchase of the land and building known as the McKay Parcel, development of low-income housing, or renovation of the center, and those expenditures authorized under RCW 67.40.170 shall be deposited in the state convention and trade center account hereby created in the state treasury and in such subaccounts as are deemed appropriate by the directors of the corporation.
(2) Moneys in the account, including unanticipated revenues under RCW 43.79.270, shall be used exclusively for the following purposes in the following priority:
(a) For reimbursement of the state general fund under RCW 67.40.060;
(b) After appropriation by statute:
(i) For payment of expenses incurred in the issuance and sale of the bonds issued under RCW 67.40.030;
(ii) For expenditures authorized in RCW 67.40.170;
(iii) For acquisition, design, and construction of the state convention and trade center; and
(iv) For reimbursement of any expenditures from the state general fund in support of the state convention and trade center; and
(c) For transfer to the state convention and trade center operations account.
(3) The corporation shall identify with specificity those facilities of the state convention and trade center that are to be financed with proceeds of general obligation bonds, the interest on which is intended to be excluded from gross income for federal income tax purposes. The corporation shall not permit the extent or manner of private business use of those bond-financed facilities to be inconsistent with treatment of such bonds as governmental bonds under applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
(4) In order to ensure consistent treatment of bonds authorized under RCW 67.40.030 with applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and notwithstanding RCW 43.84.092, investment earnings on bond proceeds deposited in the state convention and trade center account in the state treasury shall be retained in the account, and shall be expended by the corporation for the purposes authorized under chapter 386, Laws of 1995 and in a manner consistent with applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
(5) During the 2003-2005 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer from the state convention and trade center account to the state general fund such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance of the account.
Sec. 931. RCW 69.50.520 and 2002 c 371 s 920 are each amended to read as follows:
The violence reduction and drug enforcement account is created in the state treasury. All designated receipts from RCW 9.41.110(8), 66.24.210(4), 66.24.290(2), 69.50.505(i)(1), 82.08.150(5), 82.24.020(2), 82.64.020, and section 420, chapter 271, Laws of 1989 shall be deposited into the account. Expenditures from the account may be used only for funding services and programs under chapter 271, Laws of 1989 and chapter 7, Laws of 1994 sp. sess., including state incarceration costs. Funds from the account may also be appropriated to reimburse local governments for costs associated with implementing criminal justice legislation including chapter 338, Laws of 1997. During the ((2001-))2003-2005 biennium, funds from the account may also be used for costs associated with providing grants to local governments in accordance with chapter 338, Laws of 1997, ((the replacement of the department of corrections' offender-based tracking system,)) maintenance and operating costs of the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs jail reporting system, civil indigent legal representation, ((and for)) drug treatment costs for offenders pursuant to RCW 70.96A.350, multijurisdictional narcotics task forces((. After July 1, 2003, at least seven and one-half percent of expenditures from the account shall be used for providing)), and grants to community networks under chapter 70.190 RCW by the family policy council.
Sec. 932. RCW 70.79.350 and 1979 c 151 s 171 are each amended to read as follows:
The chief inspector shall give an official receipt for all fees required by chapter 70.79 RCW and shall transfer all sums so received to the treasurer of the state of Washington as ex officio custodian thereof and ((by him, as such custodian,)) the treasurer shall place ((said)) all sums in a special fund hereby created and designated as the "pressure systems safety fund". ((Said)) Funds ((by him)) shall be paid out upon vouchers duly and regularly issued therefor and approved by the director of the department of labor and industries. The treasurer, as ex officio custodian of ((said)) the fund, shall keep an accurate record of any payments into ((said)) the fund, and of all disbursements therefrom. ((Said)) The fund shall be used exclusively to defray only the expenses of administering chapter 70.79 RCW by the chief inspector as authorized by law and the expenses incident to the maintenance of ((his)) the office. The fund shall be charged with its pro rata share of the cost of administering ((said)) the fund which is to be determined by the director of financial management and by the director of the department of labor and industries.
During the 2003-2005 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer from the pressure systems safety fund to the state general fund such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance of the fund.
Sec. 933. RCW 70.146.030 and 2002 c 371 s 921 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) The water quality account is hereby created in the state treasury. Moneys in the account may be used only in a manner consistent with this chapter. Moneys deposited in the account shall be administered by the department of ecology and shall be subject to legislative appropriation. Moneys placed in the account shall include tax receipts as provided in RCW 82.24.027, 82.26.025, and 82.32.390, principal and interest from the repayment of any loans granted pursuant to this chapter, and any other moneys appropriated to the account by the legislature.
(2) The department may use or permit the use of any moneys in the account to make grants or loans to public bodies, including grants to public bodies as cost-sharing moneys in any case where federal, local, or other funds are made available on a cost-sharing basis, for water pollution control facilities and activities, or for purposes of assisting a public body to obtain an ownership interest in water pollution control facilities and/or to defray a part of the payments made by a public body to a service provider under a service agreement entered into pursuant to RCW 70.150.060, within the purposes of this chapter and for related administrative expenses. For the period July 1, ((2001)) 2003, to June 30, ((2003)) 2005, moneys in the account may be used to process applications received by the department that seek to make changes to or transfer existing water rights and for grants and technical assistance to public bodies for watershed planning under chapter 90.82 RCW. No more than three percent of the moneys deposited in the account may be used by the department to pay for the administration of the grant and loan program authorized by this chapter.
(3) Beginning with the biennium ending June 30, 1997, the department shall present a biennial progress report on the use of moneys from the account to the chairs of the senate committee on ways and means and the house of representatives committee on appropriations. The first report is due June 30, 1996, and the report for each succeeding biennium is due December 31 of the odd-numbered year. The report shall consist of a list of each recipient, project description, and amount of the grant, loan, or both.
Sec. 934. RCW 70.146.080 and 1994 sp.s. c 6 s 902 are each amended to read as follows:
Within thirty days after June 30, 1987, and within thirty days after each succeeding fiscal year thereafter, the state treasurer shall determine the tax receipts deposited into the water quality account for the preceding fiscal year. ((If the tax receipts deposited into the account in each of the fiscal years 1988 and 1989 are less than forty million dollars, the state treasurer shall transfer sufficient moneys from general state revenues into the water quality account to bring the total receipts in each fiscal year up to forty million dollars.
For the biennium ending June 30, 1991, if the tax receipts deposited into the water quality account and the earnings on investment of balances credited to the account are less than ninety million dollars, the treasurer shall transfer sufficient moneys from general state revenues into the water quality account to bring the total revenue up to ninety million dollars. The determination and transfer shall be made by July 31, 1991.))
For each fiscal year ((1992 and for fiscal years 1995 and 1996 and thereafter)), if the tax receipts deposited into the water quality account for each fiscal year are less than forty-five million dollars, the treasurer shall transfer sufficient moneys from general state revenues into the water quality account to bring the total revenue up to forty-five million dollars, except that, for fiscal years 2004 and 2005, no transfer is required. Determinations and transfers shall be made by July 31 for the preceding fiscal year.
Sec. 935. RCW 72.11.040 and 2001 2nd sp.s. c 7 s 919 are each amended to read as follows:
The cost of supervision fund is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from assessments made under RCW 9.94A.780 and 72.04A.120 shall be deposited into the fund. Expenditures from the fund may be used only to support the collection of legal financial obligations. During the ((2001-))2003-2005 biennium, funds from the account may also be used for costs associated with the department's supervision of the offenders in the community. Only the secretary of the department of corrections or the secretary's designee may authorize expenditures from the fund. The fund is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but no appropriation is required for expenditures.
Sec. 936. RCW 79A.05.630 and 2000 c 11 s 50 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) Lands within the Seashore Conservation Area shall not be sold, leased, or otherwise disposed of, except as ((herein)) provided in this section. The commission may, under authority granted in RCW 79A.05.175 and 79A.05.180, exchange state park lands in the Seashore Conservation Area for lands of equal value to be managed by the commission consistent with this chapter. Only state park lands lying east of the Seashore Conservation Line, as it is located at the time of exchange, may be so exchanged. The department of natural resources may lease the lands within the Washington State Seashore Conservation Area as well as the accreted lands along the ocean in state ownership for the exploration and production of oil and gas((: PROVIDED, That)). However, oil drilling rigs and equipment will not be placed on the Seashore Conservation Area or state-owned accreted lands.
(2) Sale of sand from accretions shall be made to supply the needs of cranberry growers for cranberry bogs in the vicinity and shall not be prohibited if found by the commission to be reasonable, and not generally harmful or destructive to the character of the land((: PROVIDED, That)). However, the commission may grant leases and permits for the removal of sands for construction purposes from any lands within the Seashore Conservation Area if found by the commission to be reasonable and not generally harmful or destructive to the character of the land((: PROVIDED FURTHER, That)). The net income from such leases shall be deposited in the state parks renewal and stewardship account.
(3) For the 2003-05 fiscal biennium, at the request of the city of Long Beach, the state parks and recreation commission shall convey to the city of Long Beach all commission-owned lands lying between 5th street southwest and 4th street northwest, and lying between 8th street northwest and 14th street northwest, all lying between the 1889 ordinary high tide line (also known as the western boundary of upland ownership) and the line of ordinary high tide of the Pacific ocean, and all lying within sections 8 and 17, township 10 north, range 11, west, W.M., Pacific county, Washington. The city of Long Beach must maintain these lands for city park purposes, including open space, parks, interpretive centers, or museums. The title, and any other documents necessary for the transfer of these lands, will include covenants ensuring that the city of Long Beach will maintain all conveyed land as a city park. If the city of Long Beach breaches these covenants, ownership of all park lands conveyed under this subsection reverts to the state parks and recreation commission.
Sec. 937. RCW 80.01.080 and 2002 c 371 s 924 are each amended to read as follows:
There is created in the state treasury a public service revolving fund. Regulatory fees payable by all types of public service companies shall be deposited to the credit of the public service revolving fund. Except for expenses payable out of the pipeline safety account, all expense of operation of the Washington utilities and transportation commission shall be payable out of the public service revolving fund.
During the ((2001-2003)) 2003-2005 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer from the public service revolving fund to the state general fund such amounts as reflect the ((appropriations reductions made by the 2002 supplemental appropriations act for administrative efficiencies and savings)) excess fund balance of the fund.
Sec. 938. RCW 82.14.200 and 1998 c 321 s 8 are each amended to read as follows:
There is created in the state treasury a special account to be known as the "county sales and use tax equalization account." Into this account shall be placed a portion of all motor vehicle excise tax receipts as provided in RCW 82.44.110. Funds in this account shall be allocated by the state treasurer according to the following procedure:
(1) Prior to April 1st of each year the director of revenue shall inform the state treasurer of the total and the per capita levels of revenues for the unincorporated area of each county and the statewide weighted average per capita level of revenues for the unincorporated areas of all counties imposing the sales and use tax authorized under RCW 82.14.030(1) for the previous calendar year.
(2) At such times as distributions are made under RCW 82.44.150, the state treasurer shall apportion to each county imposing the sales and use tax under RCW 82.14.030(1) at the maximum rate and receiving less than one hundred fifty thousand dollars from the tax for the previous calendar year, an amount from the county sales and use tax equalization account sufficient, when added to the amount of revenues received the previous calendar year by the county, to equal one hundred fifty thousand dollars.
The department of revenue shall establish a governmental price index as provided in this subsection. The base year for the index shall be the end of the third quarter of 1982. Prior to November 1, 1983, and prior to each November 1st thereafter, the department of revenue shall establish another index figure for the third quarter of that year. The department of revenue may use the implicit price deflators for state and local government purchases of goods and services calculated by the United States department of commerce to establish the governmental price index. Beginning on January 1, 1984, and each January 1st thereafter, the one hundred fifty thousand dollar base figure in this subsection shall be adjusted in direct proportion to the percentage change in the governmental price index from 1982 until the year before the adjustment. Distributions made under this subsection for 1984 and thereafter shall use this adjusted base amount figure.
(3) Subsequent to the distributions under subsection (2) of this section and at such times as distributions are made under RCW 82.44.150, the state treasurer shall apportion to each county imposing the sales and use tax under RCW 82.14.030(1) at the maximum rate and receiving less than seventy percent of the statewide weighted average per capita level of revenues for the unincorporated areas of all counties as determined by the department of revenue under subsection (1) of this section, an amount from the county sales and use tax equalization account sufficient, when added to the per capita level of revenues for the unincorporated area received the previous calendar year by the county, to equal seventy percent of the statewide weighted average per capita level of revenues for the unincorporated areas of all counties determined under subsection (1) of this section, subject to reduction under subsections (6) and (7) of this section. When computing distributions under this section, any distribution under subsection (2) of this section shall be considered revenues received from the tax imposed under RCW 82.14.030(1) for the previous calendar year.
(4) Subsequent to the distributions under subsection (3) of this section and at such times as distributions are made under RCW 82.44.150, the state treasurer shall apportion to each county imposing the sales and use tax under RCW 82.14.030(2) at the maximum rate and receiving a distribution under subsection (2) of this section, a third distribution from the county sales and use tax equalization account. The distribution to each qualifying county shall be equal to the distribution to the county under subsection (2) of this section, subject to the reduction under subsections (6) and (7) of this section. To qualify for the total distribution under this subsection, the county must impose the tax under RCW 82.14.030(2) for the entire calendar year. Counties imposing the tax for less than the full year shall qualify for prorated allocations under this subsection proportionate to the number of months of the year during which the tax is imposed.
(5) Subsequent to the distributions under subsection (4) of this section and at such times as distributions are made under RCW 82.44.150, the state treasurer shall apportion to each county imposing the sales and use tax under RCW 82.14.030(2) at the maximum rate and receiving a distribution under subsection (3) of this section, a fourth distribution from the county sales and use tax equalization account. The distribution to each qualifying county shall be equal to the distribution to the county under subsection (3) of this section, subject to the reduction under subsections (6) and (7) of this section. To qualify for the distributions under this subsection, the county must impose the tax under RCW 82.14.030(2) for the entire calendar year. Counties imposing the tax for less than the full year shall qualify for prorated allocations under this subsection proportionate to the number of months of the year during which the tax is imposed.
(6) Revenues distributed under subsections (2) through (5) of this section in any calendar year shall not exceed an amount equal to seventy percent of the statewide weighted average per capita level of revenues for the unincorporated areas of all counties during the previous calendar year. If distributions under subsections (3) through (5) of this section cannot be made because of this limitation, then distributions under subsections (3) through (5) of this section shall be reduced ratably among the qualifying counties.
(7) If inadequate revenues exist in the county sales and use tax equalization account to make the distributions under subsections (3) through (5) of this section, then the distributions under subsections (3) through (5) of this section shall be reduced ratably among the qualifying counties. At such time during the year as additional funds accrue to the county sales and use tax equalization account, additional distributions shall be made under subsections (3) through (5) of this section to the counties.
(8) If the level of revenues in the county sales and use tax equalization account exceeds the amount necessary to make the distributions under subsections (2) through (5) of this section, at such times as distributions are made under RCW 82.44.150, the state treasurer shall apportion an amount to the county public health account created in RCW 70.05.125 equal to the adjustment under RCW 70.05.125(2)(b).
(9) If the level of revenues in the county sales and use tax equalization account exceeds the amount necessary to make the distributions under subsections (2) through (5) and (8) of this section, then the additional revenues shall be credited and transferred as follows:
(a) Fifty percent to the public facilities construction loan revolving account under RCW 43.160.080; and
(b) Fifty percent to the distressed county public facilities construction loan account under RCW 43.160.220, or so much thereof as will not cause the balance in the account to exceed twenty-five million dollars. Any remaining funds shall be deposited into the public facilities construction loan revolving account.
(10) During the 2003-2005 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer from the county sales and use tax equalization account to the state general fund such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance of the account.
Sec. 939. RCW 82.14.210 and 1996 c 64 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:
There is created in the state treasury a special account to be known as the "municipal sales and use tax equalization account." Into this account shall be placed such revenues as are provided under RCW 82.44.110(1)(e). Funds in this account shall be allocated by the state treasurer according to the following procedure:
(1) Prior to January 1st of each year the department of revenue shall determine the total and the per capita levels of revenues for each city and the statewide weighted average per capita level of revenues for all cities imposing the sales and use tax authorized under RCW 82.14.030(1) for the previous calendar year.
(2) At such times as distributions are made under RCW 82.44.150, the state treasurer shall apportion to each city not imposing the sales and use tax under RCW 82.14.030(2) an amount from the municipal sales and use tax equalization account equal to the amount distributed to the city under RCW 82.44.155, multiplied by forty-five fifty-fifths.
(3) Subsequent to the distributions under subsection (2) of this section, and at such times as distributions are made under RCW 82.44.150, the state treasurer shall apportion to each city imposing the sales and use tax under RCW 82.14.030(1) at the maximum rate and receiving less than seventy percent of the statewide weighted average per capita level of revenues for all cities as determined by the department of revenue under subsection (1) of this section, an amount from the municipal sales and use tax equalization account sufficient, when added to the per capita level of revenues received the previous calendar year by the city, to equal seventy percent of the statewide weighted average per capita level of revenues for all cities determined under subsection (1) of this section, subject to reduction under subsection (6) of this section.
(4) Subsequent to the distributions under subsection (3) of this section, and at such times as distributions are made under RCW 82.44.150, the state treasurer shall apportion to each city imposing the sales and use tax under RCW 82.14.030(2) at the maximum rate and receiving a distribution under subsection (3) of this section, a third distribution from the municipal sales and use tax equalization account. The distribution to each qualifying city shall be equal to the distribution to the city under subsection (3) of this section, subject to the reduction under subsection (6) of this section. To qualify for the distributions under this subsection, the city must impose the tax under RCW 82.14.030(2) for the entire calendar year. Cities imposing the tax for less than the full year shall qualify for prorated allocations under this subsection proportionate to the number of months of the year during which the tax is imposed.
(5) For a city with an official incorporation date after January 1, 1990, municipal sales and use tax equalization distributions shall be made according to the procedures in this subsection. Municipal sales and use tax equalization distributions to eligible new cities shall be made at the same time as distributions are made under subsections (3) and (4) of this section. The department of revenue shall follow the estimating procedures outlined in this subsection until the new city has received a full year's worth of revenues under RCW 82.14.030(1) as of the January municipal sales and use tax equalization distribution.
(a) Whether a newly incorporated city determined to receive funds under this subsection receives its first equalization payment at the January, April, July, or October municipal sales and use tax equalization distribution shall depend on the date the city first imposes the tax authorized under RCW 82.14.030(1).
(i) A newly incorporated city imposing the tax authorized under RCW 82.14.030(1) effective as of January 1st shall be eligible to receive funds under this subsection beginning with the April municipal sales and use tax equalization distribution of that year.
(ii) A newly incorporated city imposing the tax authorized under RCW 82.14.030(1) effective as of February 1st, March 1st, or April 1st shall be eligible to receive funds under this subsection beginning with the July municipal sales and use tax equalization distribution of that year.
(iii) A newly incorporated city imposing the tax authorized under RCW 82.14.030(1) effective as of May 1st, June 1st, or July 1st shall be eligible to receive funds under this subsection beginning with the October municipal sales and use tax equalization distribution of that year.
(iv) A newly incorporated city imposing the tax authorized under RCW 82.14.030(1) effective as of August 1st, September 1st, or October 1st shall be eligible to receive funds under this subsection beginning with the January municipal sales and use tax equalization distribution of the next year.
(v) A newly incorporated city imposing the tax authorized under RCW 82.14.030(1) effective as of November 1st or December 1st shall be eligible to receive funds under this subsection beginning with the April municipal sales and use tax equalization distribution of the next year.
(b) For purposes of calculating the amount of funds the new city should receive under this subsection, the department of revenue shall:
(i) Estimate the per capita amount of revenues from the tax authorized under RCW 82.14.030(1) that the new city would have received had the city received revenues from the tax the entire calendar year;
(ii) Calculate the amount provided under subsection (3) of this section based on the per capita revenues determined under (b)(i) of this subsection;
(iii) Prorate the amount determined under (b)(ii) of this subsection by the number of months the tax authorized under RCW 82.14.030(1) is imposed.
(c) A new city imposing the tax under RCW 82.14.030(2) at the maximum rate and receiving a distribution calculated under (b) of this subsection shall receive another distribution from the municipal sales and use tax equalization account. This distribution shall be equal to the calculation made under (b)(ii) of this subsection, prorated by the number of months the city imposes the tax authorized under RCW 82.14.030(2) at the full rate.
(d) The department of revenue shall advise the state treasurer of the amounts calculated under (b) and (c) of this subsection and the state treasurer shall distribute these amounts to the new city from the municipal sales and use tax equalization account subject to the limitations imposed in subsection (6) of this section.
(e) Revenues estimated under this subsection shall not affect the calculation of the statewide weighted average per capita level of revenues for all cities made under subsection (1) of this section.
(6) If inadequate revenues exist in the municipal sales and use tax equalization account to make the distributions under subsection (3), (4), or (5) of this section, then the distributions under subsections (3), (4), and (5) of this section shall be reduced ratably among the qualifying cities. At such time during the year as additional funds accrue to the municipal sales and use tax equalization account, additional distributions shall be made under subsections (3), (4), and (5) of this section to the cities.
(7) If the level of revenues in the municipal sales and use tax equalization account exceeds the amount necessary to make the distributions under subsections (2) through (5) of this section, then the additional revenues shall be apportioned among the several cities within the state ratably on the basis of population as last determined by the office of financial management: PROVIDED, That no such distribution shall be made to those cities receiving a distribution under subsection (2) of this section.
(8) During the 2003-2005 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer from the municipal sales and use tax equalization account to the state general fund such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance in the account.
Sec. 940. RCW 86.26.007 and 1997 c 149 s 914 are each amended to read as follows:
The flood control assistance account is hereby established in the state treasury. At the beginning of the 1997-99 fiscal biennium and each biennium thereafter the state treasurer shall transfer four million dollars from the general fund to the flood control assistance account. Moneys in the flood control assistance account may be spent only after appropriation for purposes specified under this chapter ((or, during the 1997-99 fiscal biennium, for transfer to the disaster response account)). During the 2003-2005 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer from the flood control assistance account to the state general fund such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance of the account.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 941. If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 942. This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately.
Correct the title.
Representatives Sehlin, Orcutt, Clements, Carrell, Hinkle, Roach, Schoesler, Armstrong, Ahern, McDonald, McMahan, DeBolt, Shabro, Pearson, Benson, Sump, Bush, Buck, Jarrett, Ericksen, Nixon, Holmquist, Talcott, Mielke, Pflug, Woods, Alexander and Bailey spoke in favor of the adoption of amendment (521) to the committee amendment.
Representatives Sommers, Dickerson, Haigh, Morrell, Hunt, Ruderman, Miloscia, McIntire, Romero, Hunter, Santos, Eickmeyer and Cody spoke against the adoption of amendment (521) to the committee amendment.
An electronic roll call vote was demanded and the demand was sustained.
The Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding) stated the question before the House to be adoption of amendment (521) to the committee amendment to Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5404.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the adoption of amendment (521) to the committee amendment to Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5404, and the amendment was not adopted by the following vote: Yeas - 46, Nays - 52, Absent - 0, Excused - 0.
Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Armstrong, Bailey, Benson, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carrell, Chandler, Clements, Condotta, Cox, Crouse, DeBolt, Delvin, Ericksen, Hinkle, Holmquist, Jarrett, Kristiansen, Mastin, McDonald, McMahan, McMorris, Mielke, Morris, Newhouse, Nixon, Orcutt, Pearson, Pflug, Priest, Roach, Schindler, Schoesler, Sehlin, Shabro, Skinner, Sump, Talcott, Tom and Woods - 46.
Voting nay: Representatives Berkey, Blake, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Conway, Cooper, Darneille, Dickerson, Dunshee, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Flannigan, Fromhold, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Kagi, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Lantz, Linville, Lovick, McCoy, McDermott, McIntire, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Murray, O'Brien, Pettigrew, Quall, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schual-Berke, Simpson, Sommers, Sullivan, Upthegrove, Veloria, Wallace, Wood and Mr. Speaker - 52.
Representative Sommers moved the adoption of amendment (519) to the committee amendment:
Strike everything after page 1, line 2 of the amendment and insert the following:
"PART I
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
NEW SECTION. Sec. 101. FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,295,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,269,000
Department of Retirement Systems Expense Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $56,609,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $25,000 of the general fund--state appropriation is provided for allocation to Project Citizen, a program of the national conference of state legislatures to promote student civic involvement.
(2) $150,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 is provided for the joint select committee on fiscal stability.
(a) The joint select committee on fiscal stability is created, consisting of twelve members as follows: Three members shall be appointed by the leader of each of the two largest caucuses of the senate and the two largest caucuses of the house of representatives. The governor shall appoint an additional person to serve as the chair of the committee. The chair may vote on procedural questions, but may not vote on substantive questions concerning the research or recommendations of the committee.
(b) The committee shall develop recommendations for specific statutory and constitutional provisions to establish or revise the following:
(i) Spending limits;
(ii) Tax limits;
(iii) Emergency reserve accounts; and
(iv) Tax reforms necessary to: Create a sustainable system of state and local finance; improve the fairness of state and local taxation; and improve the competitiveness of Washington's economy.
(c) The committee shall conduct a series of public hearings on these topics and its proposed recommendations. The hearings shall be held in locations across the state and structured to encourage full participation by persons who represent a balance of perspectives and constituencies. The committee shall submit its findings and recommendations in a report to the fiscal committees of the legislature by January 1, 2004.
(d) The committee shall use legislative facilities and staff from senate committee services and the office of program research. The department of revenue shall provide necessary support and information to the committee. The chair of the committee shall be reimbursed for travel expenses in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060. All expenses of the committee, including travel, shall be paid jointly by the senate and the house of representatives.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 102. FOR THE SENATE
SENATE
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22,145,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,169,000
Department of Retirement Systems Expense Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45,359,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $25,000 of the general fund--state appropriation is provided for allocation to Project Citizen, a program of the national conference of state legislatures to promote student civic involvement.
(2) $150,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 is provided for the joint select committee on fiscal stability.
(a) The joint select committee on fiscal stability is created, consisting of twelve members as follows: Three members shall be appointed by the leader of each of the two largest caucuses of the senate and the two largest caucuses of the house of representatives. The governor shall appoint an additional person to serve as the chair of the committee. The chair may vote on procedural questions, but may not vote on substantive questions concerning the research or recommendations of the committee.
(b) The committee shall develop recommendations for specific statutory and constitutional provisions to establish or revise the following:
(i) Spending limits;
(ii) Tax limits;
(iii) Emergency reserve accounts; and
(iv) Tax reforms necessary to: Create a sustainable system of state and local finance; improve the fairness of state and local taxation; and improve the competitiveness of Washington's economy.
(c) The committee shall conduct a series of public hearings on these topics and its proposed recommendations. The hearings shall be held in locations across the state and structured to encourage full participation by persons who represent a balance of perspectives and constituencies. The committee shall submit its findings and recommendations in a report to the fiscal committees of the legislature by January 1, 2004.
(d) The committee shall use legislative facilities and staff from senate committee services and the office of program research. The department of revenue shall provide necessary support and information to the committee. The chair of the committee shall be reimbursed for travel expenses in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060. All expenses of the committee, including travel, shall be paid jointly by the senate and the house of representatives.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 103. FOR THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE AUDIT AND REVIEW COMMITTEE
JOINT LEGISLATIVE AUDIT AND REVIEW COMMITTEE
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,120,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,230,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,350,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $490,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $510,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the implementation of Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1053 (government accountability). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amounts provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(2) Amounts provided in this section are sufficient to implement the provisions of Substitute House Bill No. 1013 (UTC performance audit), Substitute House Bill No. 1041 (mental health advance directives), Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1367 (government accountability), and Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2112 (alternative public works study).
NEW SECTION. Sec. 104. FOR THE LEGISLATIVE EVALUATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM COMMITTEE
LEGISLATIVE EVALUATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM COMMITTEE
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,629,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,773,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,402,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 105. FOR THE OFFICE OF THE STATE ACTUARY
OFFICE OF THE STATE ACTUARY
Department of Retirement Systems Expense Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,590,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 106. FOR THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE SYSTEMS COMMITTEE
JOINT LEGISLATIVE SYSTEMS COMMITTEE
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,661,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,661,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,322,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 107. FOR THE STATUTE LAW COMMITTEE
STATUTE LAW COMMITTEE
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,899,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,003,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,902,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations: $42,100 of the general fund fiscal year 2004 appropriation and $43,800 of the general fund fiscal year 2005 appropriation are provided solely for the uniform legislation commission.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 108. LEGISLATIVE AGENCIES.
LEGISLATIVE AGENCIES In order to achieve operating efficiencies within the financial resources available to the legislative branch, the executive rules committee of the house of representatives and the facilities and operations committee of the senate by joint action may transfer funds among the house of representatives, senate, joint legislative audit and review committee, legislative evaluation and accountability program committee, legislative transportation committee, office of the state actuary, joint legislative systems committee, and statute law committee.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 109. FOR THE SUPREME COURT
SUPREME COURT
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,457,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,660,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,117,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 110. FOR THE LAW LIBRARY
LAW LIBRARY
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,055,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,059,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,114,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 111. FOR THE COURT OF APPEALS
COURT OF APPEALS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,533,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,770,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,303,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 112. FOR THE COMMISSION ON JUDICIAL CONDUCT
COMMISSION ON JUDICIAL CONDUCT
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$909,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$911,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,820,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 113. FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE COURTS
ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE COURTS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,454,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,321,000
Public Safety and Education Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,507,000
Civil Legal Services Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,902,000
Judicial Information Systems Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,955,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $107,139,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The judicial information systems account appropriation shall be used for the operations and maintenance of technology systems that improve services provided by the supreme court, the court of appeals, the office of public defense, and the administrator for the courts.
(2) $1,813,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $1,562,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the implementation of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5990 (supervision of offenders) or Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 6002 (financial obligations). If neither bill is enacted by June 30, 2003, the amounts provided in this subsection shall lapse. Of the amounts provided in this subsection:
(a) $813,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $762,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for billing and related costs for the office of the administrator for the courts; and
(b) $1,000,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $800,000 of the general fund--state appropriation of $800,000 for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for distribution to the county clerks for the collection of legal financial obligations. The funding shall be distributed by the office of the administrator for the courts to the county clerks, in accordance with the funding formula determined by the Washington association of county officials pursuant to Senate Bills No. 5990 or 6002.
(3) $9,261,000 of the civil legal services account--state appropriation is provided for civil legal services.
(4) $7,641,000 of the civil legal services account--state appropriation is provided solely for civil legal services. If Substitute House Bill No. 1744 (court fees) is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(5) $278,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004, $285,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005, and $263,000 of the public safety and education account appropriation are provided solely for the workload associated with tax warrants and other state cases filed in Thurston county.
(6) $750,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $750,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for court-appointed special advocates in dependency matters. The administrator for the courts, after consulting with the association of juvenile court administrators and the association of court-appointed special advocate/guardian ad litem programs, shall distribute the funds to volunteer court-appointed special advocate/guardian ad litem programs. The distribution of funding shall be based on the number of children who need volunteer court-appointed special advocate representation and shall be equally accessible to all volunteer court-appointed special advocate/guardian ad litem programs. The administrator for the courts shall not retain more than six percent of total funding to cover administrative or any other agency costs.
(7) $750,000 of the public safety and education account--state appropriation is provided solely for judicial program enhancements. Within the funding provided in this subsection, the administrator for the courts, in consultation with the supreme court, shall determine the program or programs to receive an enhancement. Among the programs that may be funded from the amount provided in this subsection are unified family courts.
(8) $12,572,000 of the judicial information systems account--state appropriation is provided solely for improvements and enhancements to the judicial information system. This funding shall only be expended after the office of the administrator for the courts certifies to the office of financial management that there will be at least a $1,000,000 ending fund balance in the judicial information systems account at the end of the 2003-05 biennium.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 114. FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC DEFENSE
OFFICE OF PUBLIC DEFENSE
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$666,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$884,000
Public Safety and Education Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,609,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,159,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $204,000 of the public safety and education account appropriation is provided solely to increase the reimbursement for private attorneys providing constitutionally mandated indigent defense in nondeath penalty cases.
(2) $51,000 of the public safety and education account appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapter 303, Laws of 1999 (court funding).
(3) Amounts provided from the public safety and education account appropriation in this section include funding for investigative services in death penalty personal restraint petitions.
(4) $50,000 of the public safety and education account--state appropriation is provided solely for the evaluation required in chapter 92, Laws of 2000 (DNA testing).
(5) $235,000 of the public safety and education account--state appropriation is provided solely for the office of public defense.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 115. FOR THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,845,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,748,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,144,000
Water Quality Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,872,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,609,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $3,872,000 of the water quality account appropriation and $1,144,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation are provided solely for the Puget Sound water quality action team to implement the Puget Sound work plan and agency action items PSAT-01 through PSAT-05.
(2) $100,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 is provided solely for a consultant to support the work of the early learning and child care task force created in section 501(1)(d) of this act.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 116. FOR THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$548,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$548,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,096,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 117. FOR THE PUBLIC DISCLOSURE COMMISSION
PUBLIC DISCLOSURE COMMISSION
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,796,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,777,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,573,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 118. FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE
SECRETARY OF STATE
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,401,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,479,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,977,000
Archives and Records Management Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,549,000
Department of Personnel Service Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $717,000
Election Account--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,121,000
Local Government Archives Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,345,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $72,589,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $2,296,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 is provided solely to reimburse counties for the state's share of primary and general election costs and the costs of conducting mandatory recounts on state measures. Counties shall be reimbursed only for those odd-year election costs that the secretary of state validates as eligible for reimbursement.
(2) $1,826,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $2,686,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the verification of initiative and referendum petitions, maintenance of related voter registration records, and the publication and distribution of the voters and candidates pamphlet.
(3) $125,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $118,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for legal advertising of state measures under RCW 29.27.072.
(4)(a) $1,805,004 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $1,830,772 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for contracting with a nonprofit organization to produce gavel-to-gavel television coverage of state government deliberations and other events of statewide significance during the 2003-05 biennium. The funding level for each year of the contract shall be based on the amount provided in this subsection. The nonprofit organization shall be required to raise contributions or commitments to make contributions, in cash or in kind, in an amount equal to forty percent of the state contribution. The office of the secretary of state may make full or partial payment once all criteria in (a) and (b) of this subsection have been satisfactorily documented.
(b) The legislature finds that the commitment of on-going funding is necessary to ensure continuous, autonomous, and independent coverage of public affairs. For that purpose, the secretary of state shall enter into a four-year contract with the nonprofit organization to provide public affairs coverage through June 30, 2006.
(c) The nonprofit organization shall prepare an annual independent audit, an annual financial statement, and an annual report, including benchmarks that measure the success of the nonprofit organization in meeting the intent of the program.
(d) No portion of any amounts disbursed pursuant to this subsection may be used, directly or indirectly, for any of the following purposes:
(i) Attempting to influence the passage or defeat of any legislation by the legislature of the state of Washington, by any county, city, town, or other political subdivision of the state of Washington, or by the congress, or the adoption or rejection of any rule, standard, rate, or other legislative enactment of any state agency;
(ii) Making contributions reportable under chapter 42.17 RCW; or
(iii) Providing any: (A) Gift; (B) honoraria; or (C) travel, lodging, meals, or entertainment to a public officer or employee.
(5) $867,000 of the archives and records management account--state appropriation is provided solely for operation of the central microfilming bureau under RCW 40.14.020(8). If Substitute Senate Bill No. 5274 (archives division funding) is enacted by June 30, 2003, the amounts provided in this subsection shall lapse, and the expenditures shall be made out of the imaging account.
(6) $6,038,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 is provided solely to reimburse the counties for the state's share of the cost of conducting the presidential primary.
(7) The entire elections account appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of Engrossed House Bill No. 1161 (help America vote act). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 119. FOR THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF INDIAN AFFAIRS
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF INDIAN AFFAIRS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$227,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$238,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$465,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 120. FOR THE COMMISSION ON ASIAN-AMERICAN AFFAIRS
COMMISSION ON ASIAN-AMERICAN AFFAIRS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$192,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$192,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$384,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 121. FOR THE STATE TREASURER
STATE TREASURER
State Treasurer's Service Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,215,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 122. FOR THE STATE AUDITOR
STATE AUDITOR
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,206,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,407,000
State Auditing Services Revolving Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,892,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,505,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) Audits of school districts by the division of municipal corporations shall include findings regarding the accuracy of: (a) Student enrollment data; and (b) the experience and education of the district's certified instructional staff, as reported to the superintendent of public instruction for allocation of state funding.
(2) $706,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $707,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for staff and related costs to verify the accuracy of reported school district data submitted for state funding purposes; conduct school district program audits of state funded public school programs; establish the specific amount of state funding adjustments whenever audit exceptions occur and the amount is not firmly established in the course of regular public school audits; and to assist the state special education safety net committee when requested.
(3) $500,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $700,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely to implement Substitute House Bill No. 1053 (government accountability). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amounts provided in this subsection shall lapse.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 123. FOR THE CITIZENS' COMMISSION ON SALARIES FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS
CITIZENS' COMMISSION ON SALARIES FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$80,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$154,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$234,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 124. FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
ATTORNEY GENERAL
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,083,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,139,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,857,000
Public Safety and Education Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,824,000
Tobacco Prevention and Control Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$270,000
New Motor Vehicle Arbitration Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,184,000
Legal Services Revolving Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$166,171,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $180,528,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The attorney general shall report each fiscal year on actual legal services expenditures and actual attorney staffing levels for each agency receiving legal services. The report shall be submitted to the office of financial management and the fiscal committees of the senate and house of representatives no later than ninety days after the end of each fiscal year.
(2) The attorney general and the office of financial management shall modify the attorney general billing system to meet the needs of user agencies for greater predictability, timeliness, and explanation of how legal services are being used by the agency. The attorney general shall provide the following information each month to agencies receiving legal services: (a) The full-time equivalent attorney services provided for the month; (b) the full-time equivalent investigator services provided for the month; (c) the full-time equivalent paralegal services provided for the month; and (d) direct legal costs, such as filing and docket fees, charged to the agency for the month.
(3) Prior to entering into any negotiated settlement of a claim against the state, that exceeds five million dollars, the attorney general shall notify the director of financial management and the chairs of the senate committee on ways and means and the house of representatives committee on appropriations.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 125. FOR THE CASELOAD FORECAST COUNCIL
CASELOAD FORECAST COUNCIL
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$639,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$640,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,279,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 126. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY, TRADE, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY, TRADE, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $63,587,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $58,905,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $198,410,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,598,000
Public Safety and Education Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,905,000
Public Works Assistance Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,929,000
Building Code Council Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,065,000
Administrative Contingency Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,774,000
Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,293,000
Violence Reduction and Drug Enforcement Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,048,000
Manufactured Home Installation Training Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $258,000
Community Economic Development Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,909,000
Washington Housing Trust Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16,770,000
Public Facility Construction Loan Revolving Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$626,000
Lead Paint Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $371,083,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $2,838,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $2,838,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for a contract with the Washington technology center. For work essential to the mission of the Washington technology center and conducted in partnership with universities, the center shall not pay any increased indirect rate nor increases in other indirect charges above the absolute amount paid during the 1995-97 fiscal biennium.
(2) $61,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $62,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the implementation of the Puget Sound work plan and agency action item OCD-01.
(3) $10,180,797 of the general fund--federal appropriation is provided solely for the drug control and system improvement formula grant program, to be distributed in state fiscal year 2004 as follows:
(a) $3,551,972 to local units of government to continue multijurisdictional narcotics task forces;
(b) $611,177 to the department to continue the drug prosecution assistance program in support of multijurisdictional narcotics task forces;
(c) $1,343,603 to the Washington state patrol for coordination, investigative, and supervisory support to the multijurisdictional narcotics task forces and for methamphetamine education and response;
(d) $197,154 to the department for grants to support tribal law enforcement needs;
(e) $976,897 to the department of social and health services, division of alcohol and substance abuse, for drug courts in eastern and western Washington;
(f) $298,246 to the department for training and technical assistance of public defenders representing clients with special needs;
(g) $687,155 to the department to continue domestic violence legal advocacy;
(h) $890,150 to the department of social and health services, juvenile rehabilitation administration, to continue youth violence prevention and intervention projects;
(i) $60,000 to the department for community-based advocacy services to victims of violent crime, other than sexual assault and domestic violence;
(j) $89,705 to the department to continue the governor's council on substance abuse;
(k) $97,591 to the department to continue evaluation of Byrne formula grant programs;
(l) $572,919 to the office of financial management for criminal history records improvement; and
(m) $804,228 to the department for required grant administration, monitoring, and reporting on Byrne formula grant programs.
These amounts represent the maximum Byrne grant expenditure authority for each program. No program may expend Byrne grant funds in excess of the amounts provided in this subsection. If moneys in excess of those appropriated in this subsection become available, whether from prior or current fiscal year Byrne grant distributions, the department shall hold these moneys in reserve and may not expend them without specific appropriation. These moneys shall be carried forward and applied to the pool of moneys available for appropriation for programs and projects in the succeeding fiscal year. As part of its budget request for the succeeding year, the department shall estimate and request authority to spend any funds remaining in reserve as a result of this subsection.
(4) $125,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $125,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for implementing the industries of the future strategy.
(5) $200,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $200,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for a contract with the Washington manufacturing services.
(6) $150,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $150,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the business retention and expansion program to fund contracts with locally based development organizations for local business and job retention activities.
(7) $50,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $50,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for a contract with international trade alliance of Spokane.
(8) $5,085,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004, $5,085,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005, $4,250,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation, and $6,145,000 of the Washington housing trust account are provided solely for providing housing and shelter for homeless people, including but not limited to grants to operate, repair, and staff shelters; grants to operate transitional housing; partial payments for rental assistance; consolidated emergency assistance; overnight youth shelters; and emergency shelter assistance.
(9) $697,000 of the community economic development account appropriation is provided solely for support of the developmental disabilities endowment governing board and costs of the endowment program. The governing board may use appropriations to implement a sliding-scale fee waiver for families earning below 150 percent of the state median family income.
(10) $800,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation and $6,000 of the lead paint account--state appropriation are provided solely to implement Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5586 (lead-based paint). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amounts provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(11) Within amounts provided in this section, sufficient funding is provided to implement Second Substitute House Bill No. 1973 (promoting tourism).
(12) $49,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $26,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely to implement Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 1338 (municipal water rights). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amounts provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(13) $60,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $60,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the community services block grant program for pass-through to community action agencies.
(14) $26,862,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $26,862,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for providing early childhood education assistance.
(15) Within the amounts appropriated in this section, funding is provided for Washington state dues for the Pacific northwest economic region.
(16) $600,000 of the public safety and education account appropriation is provided solely for sexual assault prevention and treatment programs.
(17) $65,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $65,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for a contract with a food distribution program for communities in the southwestern portion of the state and for workers impacted by timber and salmon fishing closures and reductions. The department may not charge administrative overhead or expenses to the funds provided in this subsection.
(18) Repayments of outstanding loans granted under RCW 43.63A.600, the mortgage and rental assistance program, shall be remitted to the department, including any current revolving account balances. The department shall contract with a lender or contract collection agent to act as a collection agent of the state. The lender or contract collection agent shall collect payments on outstanding loans, and deposit them into an interest-bearing account. The funds collected shall be remitted to the department quarterly. Interest earned in the account may be retained by the lender or contract collection agent, and shall be considered a fee for processing payments on behalf of the state. Repayments of loans granted under this chapter shall be made to the lender or contract collection agent as long as the loan is outstanding, notwithstanding the repeal of the chapter.
(19) Within amounts provided in this section, sufficient funding is provided to implement Engrossed House Bill No. 1090 (trafficking of persons).
(20) $4,000,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 is provided solely for the Port of Columbia for industrial development promotion purposes, as that term is used in Article VIII, section 8 of the Washington state Constitution, for the acquisition of food processing equipment for use by one or more private entities.
(21) Amounts appropriated within this section are sufficient to implement the establishment of aviation mitigation zones in accordance with House Bill No. 2276 (aviation mitigation zones).
NEW SECTION. Sec. 127. FOR THE ECONOMIC AND REVENUE FORECAST COUNCIL
ECONOMIC AND REVENUE FORECAST COUNCIL
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$518,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$519,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,037,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 128. FOR THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,057,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,378,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,508,000
Violence Reduction and Drug Enforcement Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $242,000
State Auditing Services Revolving Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $51,210,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $800,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $400,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely to conduct a comprehensive study of the Washington education finance system, including examination of alternative teacher compensation models.
(2) The study shall, at a minimum:
(a) Compare Washington's common school funding system with those in other states that are beginning to link finance systems with education reform and expected student learning outcomes;
(b) Review the role of state and local funding and levy equalization policies in the Washington common school finance system, building upon the 2002 joint task force on local effort assistance report;
(c) Design alternative common school finance systems for Washington, with consideration of the following principles:
(i) Aligning the finance system with the policy expectations and goals established under education reform to provide all students the opportunity to achieve state standards;
(ii) Recognizing staffing as a key component of school district costs, including the number of and compensation for certificated instructional staff, certificated administrative staff, and classified staff;
(iii) Providing stable and predictable funding for school districts;
(iv) Supporting local flexibility in program delivery; and
(v) Providing accountability for taxpayers focused on student learning outcomes;
(d) Design one or more alternative compensation models that:
(i) Attract and retain high performing teachers in all Washington schools;
(ii) Reward teachers for improving their skills and knowledge in a manner that translates into improved student learning;
(iii) Recognize participation in teacher mentoring programs; and
(iv) Recognize different career stages for teachers and the leadership roles they perform in schools;
(e) Consider the impacts of inflation and cost-of-living adjustments; and
(f) Design a prekindergarten finance system to maximize school readiness and provide smooth transitions for children into kindergarten.
(3)(a) A twenty-three member steering committee shall direct the office of financial management in the system review and the development of alternatives and recommendations.
(b) The governor and the superintendent of public instruction shall jointly appoint the following members of the steering committee: A school board director, two school district administrators, a school principal, two certificated instructional staff, and a classified school employee. When making appointments, the governor and the superintendent shall consider expertise in K-12 financing and regional representation on the committee, including the need for urban, rural, and suburban district perspectives.
(c) The governor shall appoint the following members of the steering committee: An early childhood educator, a parent, a business executive, and three public members.
(d) The steering committee shall include the superintendent of public instruction, or the superintendent's designee.
(e) The steering committee shall also include eight legislators: The speaker of the house of representatives or a designee, the senate majority leader or a designee, the house of representatives and senate minority leaders or designees, and one additional member appointed by each major caucus of the house of representatives and the senate.
(f) The governor, or the governor's appointee, shall chair the committee.
(g) Appointments to the steering committee shall be completed within thirty days of the effective date of this section.
(h) The committee may form an executive committee, create subcommittees, designate alternative representatives, and define other procedures, as needed, for the operation of the committee.
(i) Legislative members of the steering committee shall be reimbursed for travel expenses as provided in RCW 44.04.120. Other members of the steering committee shall, and members of subcommittees may, be reimbursed for travel expenses as provided in RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.
(4) The office of the superintendent of public instruction, the academic achievement and accountability commission, the state board of education, the professional educator standards board, the legislative evaluation and accountability program committee, senate committee services, and the office of program research shall provide data and technical expertise to support the study.
(5) The office of financial management shall report initial findings and recommendations of the committee to the legislature, including the education and fiscal committees of the house of representatives and the senate, by June 30, 2004. A final report shall be provided to the education and fiscal committees of the house of representatives and the senate by December 20, 2004.
(6) $127,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $122,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely to implement Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5694 (integrated permit system). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amounts provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(7) By November 15, 2003, the office of financial management shall report to the house of representatives committees on appropriations, capital budget, and transportation and to the senate committees on ways and means and highways and transportation on the ten general priorities of government upon which the 2005-07 biennial budgets will be structured. Each priority must include a proposed set of cross agency activities with definitions and outcome measures. For historical comparisons, the 2001-03 expenditures and 2003-05 appropriations must be restated in this format and organized by priority, activity, fund source, and agency.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 129. FOR THE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
Administrative Hearings Revolving Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$24,728,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 130. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL
DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL
Department of Personnel Service Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16,355,000
Higher Education Personnel Services Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,601,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,956,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations: The department shall coordinate with the governor's office of Indian affairs on providing one-day government to government training sessions for federal, state, local, and tribal government employees. The training sessions must cover tribal historical perspectives, legal issues, tribal sovereignty, and tribal governments. Costs of the training sessions shall be recouped through a fee charged to the participants of each session.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 131. FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE LOTTERY
WASHINGTON STATE LOTTERY
Lottery Administrative Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,666,000
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations: Within the funds appropriated in this section, the lottery commission shall provide administrative support to assist a task force to examine possible means to enhance state revenue from gaming as follows:
(1) The task force shall consist of the following members:
(a) One member from each of the two largest caucuses of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate;
(b) One member from each of the two largest caucuses of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives;
(c) The executive director of the Washington state lottery;
(d) The executive director of the Washington state gambling commission; and
(e) The governor's designee.
(2) The task force shall report its findings on possible means to enhance state revenue from gaming to the senate commerce and trade committee, the senate ways and means committee, the house of representatives commerce and labor committee, the house of representatives finance committee, and the house of representatives appropriations committee by January 5, 2004.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 132. FOR THE COMMISSION ON HISPANIC AFFAIRS
COMMISSION ON HISPANIC AFFAIRS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$201,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$201,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$402,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 133. FOR THE COMMISSION ON AFRICAN-AMERICAN AFFAIRS
COMMISSION ON AFRICAN-AMERICAN AFFAIRS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$196,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$197,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$393,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 134. FOR THE PERSONNEL APPEALS BOARD
PERSONNEL APPEALS BOARD
Department of Personnel Service Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,729,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 135. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RETIREMENT SYSTEMS--OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT OF RETIREMENT SYSTEMS--OPERATIONS
Dependent Care Administrative Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $386,000
Department of Retirement Systems Expense Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$45,825,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $46,211,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $31,000 of the retirement systems expense account appropriation is provided solely to implement House Bill No. 1519 (unreduced duty death survivor benefits). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(2) $1,678,000 of the retirement systems expense account appropriation is provided solely to implement House Bill No. 2197 (law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' plan 2 board implementation). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(3) $2,083,000 of the retirement systems expense account appropriation is provided solely for the support of the information systems project known as the electronic document image management system.
(4) $124,000 of the department of retirement systems expense account--state appropriation is provided solely to implement House Bill No. 1203 (substitute employees' retirement credit). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(5) $77,000 of the department of retirement systems expense account--state appropriation is provided solely to implement Senate Bill No. 5100 (fallen hero survivor benefits). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(6) $21,000 of the department of retirement systems expense account--state appropriation is provided solely to implement House Bill No. 1206 (plan 3 contributions). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(7) $30,000 of the department of retirement systems expense account--state appropriation is provided solely to implement House Bill No. 1207 (employee death benefits). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(8) $528,000 of the department of retirement systems expense account--state appropriation is provided solely to implement Substitute House Bill No. 1829 (retire-rehire reform). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(9) $125,000 of the department of retirement systems expense account--state appropriation is provided solely to implement Substitute House Bill No. 1202 (emergency medical technicians' retirement). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(10) $358,000 of the department of retirement systems expense account--state appropriation is provided solely to implement Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2180 (early retirement incentives). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 136. FOR THE STATE INVESTMENT BOARD
STATE INVESTMENT BOARD
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$100,000
State Investment Board Expense Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,320,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,420,000
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations: $100,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 is provided solely for a contract with a real estate investment consultant to prepare options and recommended investment strategies for surplus property at the five state residential habilitation centers, where the proceeds will be deposited into an account to fund services for developmentally disabled clients. In developing the recommended strategies for the Fircrest school property, the contractor shall identify an investment strategy that will produce a long-term investment return on the property, without sale of the land. The report shall be submitted to the appropriate committees of the legislature by December 1, 2003.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 137. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $82,778,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $82,347,000
Timber Tax Distribution Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,215,000
Waste Education/Recycling/Litter Control--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $101,000
State Toxics Control Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$67,000
Oil Spill Administration Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $170,522,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $93,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $210,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely to implement House Bill No. 1863 (implementation of the streamlined sales tax agreement). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amounts provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(2) $104,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 is provided solely for the implementation of Engrossed House Bill No. 2030 (B&O tax uniformity). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(3) Amounts appropriated within this section are sufficient to develop a noise exposure map in accordance with House Bill No. 2276 (aviation mitigation zones).
NEW SECTION. Sec. 138. FOR THE BOARD OF TAX APPEALS
BOARD OF TAX APPEALS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,143,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$990,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,133,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 139. FOR THE MUNICIPAL RESEARCH COUNCIL
MUNICIPAL RESEARCH COUNCIL
City and Town Research Services Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,852,000
County Research Services Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $769,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,621,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 140. FOR THE OFFICE OF MINORITY AND WOMEN'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISES
OFFICE OF MINORITY AND WOMEN'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISES
OMWBE Enterprises Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,994,000
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The office's revolving fund charges to state agencies may not exceed $1,282,000.
(2) During the 2003-05 biennium, the office of minority and women's business enterprises may receive gifts, grants, or endowments from public or private sources that are made from time to time, in trust or otherwise, for the use and benefit of the purposes of the office of minority and women's business enterprises and spend gifts, grants, or endowments or income from the public or private sources according to their terms, unless the receipt of the gifts, grants, or endowments violates RCW 42.17.710.
(3) During fiscal year 2004, the office may raise fees in excess of the fiscal growth factor.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 141. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$195,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$277,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,217,000
General Administration Services Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $38,030,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $41,719,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 142. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION SERVICES
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION SERVICES
Data Processing Revolving Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,587,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 143. FOR THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER
INSURANCE COMMISSIONER
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$635,000
Insurance Commissioners Regulatory Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $33,008,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $33,643,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations: $557,000 of the insurance commissioner's regulatory account--state appropriation is provided solely for a Health Care Access Options Working Group.
(1) The following members of the working group shall be appointed jointly by the speaker of the house of representatives and the president of the senate, in consultation with relevant organizations: Representatives of major state corporations; small businesses; health care consumers; organized labor; health insurance carriers; and health care providers, including a hospital representative, a licensed physician, and a rural health care provider. The insurance commissioner shall serve as the cochair of the working group and shall be responsible for coordinating its administrative and ministerial duties. Four members shall be selected to represent the legislature, to be chosen by each of the four caucuses. The secretary of the department of social and health services, the secretary of the department of health, and the administrator of the Washington state health care authority shall serve as ex officio members of the working group. One of the consumer representatives shall serve as the cochair of the working group, to be elected by the members of the working group.
(2) The health care access options working group shall examine the privately and publicly funded health care insurance system in the state of Washington and develop recommendations for its improvement. Recommendations shall address appropriate levels and delivery of health services in Washington, and access to health services in underserved areas of Washington. The working group shall examine and provide recommendations related to the extent to which employees of large and small employers are electing to enroll in the basic health plan or the medicaid program rather than employer sponsored health insurance, thereby contributing to increases in state health care costs. In preparing its recommendations the working group shall: Review health insurance laws in other states that are providing greater choice, have more insurance carriers offering health insurance, and greater price flexibility as compared to Washington state; seek input from a broad range of health care stakeholders and the public; seek grant funds for a community meeting process, and coordinate its efforts with similar ongoing community processes; and review the recommendations of previous health care system analyses. The working group shall report its findings and recommendations to the legislature and the governor no later than January 1, 2005.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 144. FOR THE BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY
BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY
Certified Public Accountants' Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,985,000
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations: $351,000 of the certified public accountants' account appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of Substitute House Bill No. 1211 (public accountancy act). If the bill is enacted by June 30, 2003, the board may increase fees during the 2003-05 fiscal biennium in excess of the fiscal growth factor as provided in RCW 43.135.055, if the increases are necessary to fully fund the cost of administering the bill. If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amount provided shall lapse.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 145. FOR THE FORENSIC INVESTIGATION COUNCIL
FORENSIC INVESTIGATION COUNCIL
Death Investigations Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$274,000
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations: $250,000 of the death investigation account appropriation is provided solely for providing financial assistance to local jurisdictions in multiple death investigations. The forensic investigation council shall develop criteria for awarding these funds for multiple death investigations involving an unanticipated, extraordinary, and catastrophic event or those involving multiple jurisdictions.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 146. FOR THE HORSE RACING COMMISSION HORSE RACING COMMISSIONHorse Racing Commission Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,621,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 147. FOR THE LIQUOR CONTROL BOARD
LIQUOR CONTROL BOARD
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,459,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,460,000
Liquor Control Board Construction and Maintenance Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,717,000
Liquor Revolving Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $134,274,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $142,910,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $2,000,000 of the liquor revolving account appropriation is provided solely for the costs associated with the completion of the merchandising business system. Actual expenditures are limited to the balance of funds remaining from the $4,803,000 appropriation provided for the merchandise business system in the 2001-03 budget.
(2) $1,309,000 of the liquor revolving account appropriation is provided solely for the costs associated with purchasing merchandise business system software and hardware-related items, and hiring system-related staff.
(3) By July 1, 2003, the board shall expand operations in at least fifty state-operated retail stores to include Sundays. The board shall select the stores that are expected to gross the most revenues on Sunday. The selected stores shall be open for retail business a minimum of five hours on Sunday. The board shall track gross sales and expenses of the selected stores and compare them to previous years' sales and projected sales and expenses before opening on Sunday. The board shall present this information to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the legislature by January 31, 2004. The board shall not raise retail prices pursuant to RCW 66.16.010 beyond the surcharges and percentage markup in effect on January 1, 2003, until the board has implemented this subsection.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 148. FOR THE UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Public Service Revolving Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26,611,000
Pipeline Safety Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,809,000
Pipeline Safety Account--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,084,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30,504,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The commission shall report back to the appropriate policy committees of the legislature on July 1st of 2003 and 2004 a list of authorized travel.
(2) Consistent with the purposes of RCW 80.01.080, the commission may accept reimbursement for travel by its employees to participate in multistate regulatory matters.
(3) $135,000 of the public services revolving account appropriation and $15,000 of the pipeline safety account--state appropriation are provided solely for the implementation of the commission's financial systems project. If final approval for the project is not granted by the office of financial management, the amounts provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(4) $200,000 of the public services revolving account appropriation is provided solely for an interagency transfer to the joint legislative audit and review committee for the implementation of Substitute House Bill No. 1013 (UTC performance audit). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 149. FOR THE BOARD FOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS
BOARD FOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS
Volunteer Firefighters' Relief and Pension Administrative Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $699,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 150. FOR THE MILITARY DEPARTMENT
MILITARY DEPARTMENT
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,524,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,261,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $82,112,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$371,000
Enhanced 911 Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $33,959,000
Disaster Response Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $190,000
Worker and Community Right to Know Fund--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$290,000
Nisqually Earthquake Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,129,000
Nisqually Earthquake Account--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $48,726,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $195,562,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $100,000 of the general fund--state fiscal year 2004 appropriation and $100,000 of the general fund--state fiscal year 2005 appropriation are provided solely for implementation of the conditional scholarship program pursuant to chapter 28B.103 RCW.
(2) $35,000 of the general fund--state fiscal year 2004 appropriation and $35,000 of the general fund--state fiscal year 2005 appropriation are provided solely for the north county emergency medical service.
(3) $190,000 of the disaster response account--state appropriation is provided solely to develop and implement a disaster grant management system. The military department shall also submit a report quarterly to the office of financial management and the legislative fiscal committees detailing information on the disaster response account, including: (a) The amount and type of deposits into the account; (b) the current available fund balance as of the reporting date; and (c) the projected fund balance at the end of the 2003-05 biennium based on current revenue and expenditure patterns.
(4) $10,129,000 of the Nisqually earthquake account--state appropriation and $48,726,000 of the Nisqually earthquake account--federal appropriation are provided solely for response and recovery costs associated with the February 28, 2001, earthquake. The military department shall submit a report quarterly to the office of financial management and the legislative fiscal committees detailing earthquake recovery costs, including: (a) Estimates of total costs; (b) incremental changes from the previous estimate; (c) actual expenditures; (d) estimates of total remaining costs to be paid; and (e) estimates of future payments by biennium. This information shall be displayed by fund, by type of assistance, and by amount paid on behalf of state agencies or local organizations. The military department shall also submit a report quarterly to the office of financial management and the legislative fiscal committees detailing information on the Nisqually earthquake account, including: (a) The amount and type of deposits into the account; (b) the current available fund balance as of the reporting date; and (c) the projected fund balance at the end of the 2003-05 biennium based on current revenue and expenditure patterns.
(5) $3,000,000 of the Nisqually earthquake account--state appropriation is provided solely to cover other response and recovery costs associated with the Nisqually earthquake that are not eligible for federal emergency management agency reimbursement. Prior to expending funds provided in this subsection, the military department shall obtain prior approval of the director of financial management. Prior to approving any single project of over $1,000,000, the office of financial management shall notify the fiscal committees of the legislature. The military department is to submit a quarterly report detailing the costs authorized under this subsection to the office of financial management and the legislative fiscal committees.
(6) $200,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $53,555,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation are provided solely for homeland security, to be distributed as follows:
(a) $9,469,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation to units of local government for homeland security purposes. Any communications equipment purchased shall be consistent with standards set by the Washington state interoperability executive committee;
(b) $200,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $200,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation to the department to conduct the terrorism consequence management program;
(c) $100,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation to the department to conduct a critical infrastructure assessment;
(d) $500,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation to the office of financial management for the citizen corps and the community emergency response teams;
(e) $1,384,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation to the department to provide homeland security exercise and training opportunities to state and local governments, and to develop, monitor, coordinate, and manage statewide homeland security programs, including required grant administration, monitoring, and reporting;
(f) $39,917,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation for other anticipated homeland security needs. This amount shall not be allotted until a spending plan is approved by the governor's domestic security advisory group and the office of financial management;
(g) The remaining general fund--federal appropriation may be expended according to federal requirements;
(h) Federal moneys shall be carried forward and applied to the pool of moneys available for appropriation for programs and projects in the succeeding fiscal year. Funding is contingent upon receipt of federal awards. As part of its budget request in each year, the department shall estimate and request authority to spend any federal funds remaining available as a result of this subsection;
(i) The department shall submit a quarterly report to the office of financial management and the legislative fiscal committees detailing the governor's domestic security advisory group recommendations; homeland security revenues and expenditures, including estimates of total federal funding for Washington state; incremental changes from the previous estimate, planned and actual homeland security expenditures by the state and local governments with this federal funding; and matching or accompanying state or local expenditures.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 151. FOR THE PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS COMMISSION
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS COMMISSION
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,376,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,410,000
Department of Personnel Service Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,545,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,331,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 152. FOR THE GROWTH PLANNING HEARINGS BOARD
GROWTH PLANNING HEARINGS BOARD
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,561,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,497,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,058,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 153. FOR THE STATE CONVENTION AND TRADE CENTER
STATE CONVENTION AND TRADE CENTER
State Convention and Trade Center Operating Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40,705,000
State Convention and Trade Center Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $31,037,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $71,742,000
PART II
HUMAN SERVICES
NEW SECTION. Sec. 201. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
(1) Appropriations made in this act to the department of social and health services shall initially be allotted as required by this act. Subsequent allotment modifications shall not include transfers of moneys between sections of this act except as expressly provided in this act, nor shall allotment modifications permit moneys that are provided solely for a specified purpose to be used for other than that purpose.
(2) The department of social and health services shall not initiate any services that require expenditure of state general fund moneys unless expressly authorized in this act or other law. The department may seek, receive, and spend, under RCW 43.79.260 through 43.79.282, federal moneys not anticipated in this act as long as the federal funding does not require expenditure of state moneys for the program in excess of amounts anticipated in this act. If the department receives unanticipated unrestricted federal moneys, those moneys shall be spent for services authorized in this act or in any other legislation providing appropriation authority, and an equal amount of appropriated state general fund moneys shall lapse. Upon the lapsing of any moneys under this subsection, the office of financial management shall notify the legislative fiscal committees. As used in this subsection, "unrestricted federal moneys" includes block grants and other funds that federal law does not require to be spent on specifically defined projects or matched on a formula basis by state funds.
(3) The appropriations to the department of social and health services in this act shall be expended for the programs and in the amounts specified in this act.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 202. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES--
CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAM
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES--CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAM
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $229,578,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $232,801,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $415,684,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$400,000
Public Safety and Education Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23,920,000
Violence Reduction and Drug Enforcement Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,640,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $908,023,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $10,659,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004, $10,659,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005, and $5,307,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation are provided solely for family preservation and intervention services such as the alternative response system, continuum of care, family preservation services, and intensive family preservation services.
The department, in consultation with stakeholders, shall propose a service delivery structure for providing family preservation and intervention services that maximizes resources and provides flexibility in responding to the needs of families. Options shall be presented to the legislature that address the following: (a) Service delivery structure; (b) specific outcome measures for the combined programs; (c) request for proposal decision making process; (d) statewide funding distribution formula; and (e) recommendations that will create economies of scale from combining services and programs. The department shall report this information to the children and families committees of the legislature by December 1, 2003.
(2) $1,076,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004, $1,076,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005, and $322,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation are provided solely for pediatric interim care.
(3) $807,000 of the fiscal year 2004 general fund--state appropriation, $856,000 of the fiscal year 2005 general fund--state appropriation, and $4,151,000 of the violence reduction and drug enforcement account appropriation are provided solely for the family policy council and community public health and safety networks. The funding level for the family policy council and community public health and safety networks represents a 10 percent reduction below the funding level for the 2001-2003 biennium. Reductions to network grants shall be allocated so as to maintain current funding levels, to the greatest extent possible, for projects with the strongest evidence of positive outcomes.
(4) Within the funds provided in this section, the department shall maintain 33 secure crisis residential center (SCRC) beds. All SCRCs that are currently colocated with juvenile detention centers shall be closed and the remaining SCRCs shall be reduced to maintain regionality of centers.
(5) The providers for the 31 HOPE beds shall be paid a $1,000 base payment per bed per month, and reimbursed for the remainder of the bed cost only when the beds are occupied.
(6) Within funding provided for the foster care and adoption support programs, the department shall control reimbursement decisions for foster care and adoption support cases such that the aggregate average cost per case for foster care and for adoption support does not exceed the amounts assumed in the projected caseload expenditures. The department shall adjust adoption support benefits to account for the availability of the new federal adoption support tax credit for special needs children.
(7) $50,000 of the fiscal year 2004 general fund--state appropriation and $50,000 of the fiscal year 2005 general fund--state appropriation are provided solely for a street youth program in Spokane.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 203. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES--JUVENILE REHABILITATION PROGRAM
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES--JUVENILE REHABILITATION PROGRAM
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $78,591,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $77,188,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,689,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,098,000
Juvenile Accountability Incentive Account--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,139,000
Public Safety and Education Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,092,000
Violence Reduction and Drug Enforcement Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$37,338,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $222,135,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $696,000 of the violence reduction and drug enforcement account appropriation is provided solely for deposit in the county criminal justice assistance account for costs to the criminal justice system associated with the implementation of chapter 338, Laws of 1997 (juvenile code revisions). The amounts provided in this subsection are intended to provide funding for county adult court costs associated with the implementation of chapter 338, Laws of 1997 and shall be distributed in accordance with RCW 82.14.310.
(2) $6,066,000 of the violence reduction and drug enforcement account appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapter 338, Laws of 1997 (juvenile code revisions). The amounts provided in this subsection are intended to provide funding for county impacts associated with the implementation of chapter 338, Laws of 1997 and shall be distributed to counties as prescribed in the current consolidated juvenile services (CJS) formula.
(3) $1,206,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004, $1,206,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005, and $5,274,000 of the violence reduction and drug enforcement account appropriation are provided solely to implement community juvenile accountability grants pursuant to chapter 338, Laws of 1997 (juvenile code revisions). Funds provided in this subsection may be used solely for community juvenile accountability grants, administration of the grants, and evaluations of programs funded by the grants.
(4) $2,549,000 of the violence reduction and drug enforcement account appropriation is provided solely to implement alcohol and substance abuse treatment programs for locally committed offenders. The juvenile rehabilitation administration shall award these moneys on a competitive basis to counties that submitted a plan for the provision of services approved by the division of alcohol and substance abuse. The juvenile rehabilitation administration shall develop criteria for evaluation of plans submitted and a timeline for awarding funding and shall assist counties in creating and submitting plans for evaluation.
(5) $100,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $100,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for a contract for expanded services of the teamchild project.
(6) $16,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $16,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the implementation of chapter 167, Laws of 1999 (firearms on school property). The amounts provided in this subsection are intended to provide funding for county impacts associated with the implementation of chapter 167, Laws of 1999, and shall be distributed to counties as prescribed in the current consolidated juvenile services (CJS) formula.
(7) $3,566,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004, $3,566,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005, and $6,092,000 of the public safety and education account--state appropriation are provided solely for distribution to county juvenile court administrators to fund the costs of processing truancy, children in need of services, and at-risk youth petitions. The department shall not retain any portion of these funds to cover administrative or any other departmental costs. The department, in conjunction with the juvenile court administrators, shall develop an equitable funding distribution formula. The formula shall neither reward counties with higher than average per-petition processing costs nor shall it penalize counties with lower than average per-petition processing costs. The distributions made under this subsection and distributions from the county criminal justice assistance account made pursuant to section 801 of this act constitute appropriate reimbursement for costs for any new programs or increased level of service for purposes of RCW 43.135.060.
(8) Each fiscal year during the 2003-05 fiscal biennium, each county shall report the number of petitions processed and the total actual costs of processing truancy, children in need of services, and at-risk youth petitions. Counties shall submit the reports to the department no later than 45 days after the end of the fiscal year. The department shall electronically transmit this information to the chair and ranking minority member of the house of representatives appropriations committee and the senate ways and means committee no later than 60 days after a fiscal year ends. These reports are deemed informational in nature and are not for the purpose of distributing funds.
(9) $1,478,000 of the juvenile accountability incentive account--federal appropriation is provided solely for the continued implementation of a pilot program to provide for postrelease planning and treatment of juvenile offenders with co-occurring disorders.
(10) $16,000 of the violence reduction and drug enforcement account appropriation is provided solely for the evaluation of the juvenile offender co-occurring disorder pilot program implemented pursuant to (9) of this section.
(11) $900,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $900,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the continued implementation of the juvenile violence prevention grant program established in section 204, chapter 309, Laws of 1999.
(12) The juvenile rehabilitation administration, in consultation with the juvenile court administrators, may agree on a formula to allow the transfer of funds among amounts appropriated for consolidated juvenile services, community juvenile accountability act grants, the chemically dependent disposition alternative, and the special sex offender disposition alternative.
(13) The juvenile rehabilitation administration shall allot and expend funds provided in this section by the category and budget unit structure submitted to the legislative evaluation and accountability program committee.
(14) $261,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $820,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely to reimburse counties for local juvenile disposition alternatives implemented pursuant to Senate Bill No. 5903 (juvenile offender sentencing). The juvenile rehabilitation administration, in consultation with the juvenile court administrators, shall develop an equitable distribution formula for the funding provided in this subsection. The juvenile rehabilitation administration may adjust this funding level in the event that utilization rates of the disposition alternatives are lower than the level anticipated by the total appropriations to the juvenile rehabilitation administration in this section. If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amounts provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(15) $485,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $831,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely to the juvenile courts for additional research-based probation services for youth with local dispositions that include community supervision pursuant to chapter 13.40 RCW. The juvenile rehabilitation administration, in consultation with the juvenile court administrators and the Washington state institute for public policy, shall develop a funding formula that distributes the moneys appropriated in this subsection in an equitable manner and in a way that considers county-by-county differences in probation services.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 204. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES--MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES--MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM
(1) COMMUNITY SERVICES/REGIONAL SUPPORT NETWORKS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $208,608,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $210,505,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $387,270,000
General Fund--Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,970,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $808,353,000
The appropriations in this subsection are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(a) Regional support networks shall use portions of the general fund--state appropriation for implementation of working agreements with the vocational rehabilitation program which will maximize the use of federal funding for vocational programs.
(b) From the general fund--state appropriations in this subsection, the secretary of social and health services shall assure that regional support networks reimburse the aging and disability services administration for the general fund--state cost of medicaid personal care services that enrolled regional support network consumers use because of their psychiatric disability.
(c) $4,222,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004, $4,222,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005, and $8,444,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation are provided solely for the continued operation of community residential and support services for persons whose treatment needs constitute substantial barriers to community placement and who no longer require active psychiatric treatment at an inpatient hospital level of care, no longer meet the criteria for inpatient involuntary commitment, and have been discharged from a state psychiatric hospital. Primary responsibility and accountability for provision of appropriate community support for persons placed with these funds shall reside with the mental health program and the regional support networks, with partnership and active support from the alcohol and substance abuse and from the aging and disability services administration. The department shall continue performance-based incentive contracts to provide appropriate community support services for individuals leaving the state hospitals under this subsection. The department shall first seek to contract with regional support networks before offering a contract to any other party. The funds appropriated in this subsection shall not be considered "available resources" as defined in RCW 71.24.025 and are not subject to the standard allocation formula applied in accordance with RCW 71.24.035(13)(a).
(d) At least $904,000 of the federal block grant funding appropriated in this subsection shall be used for the continued operation of the mentally ill offender pilot program.
(e) The department is authorized to implement a new formula for allocating available resources among the regional support networks. The distribution formula shall use the number of persons eligible for the state medical programs funded under chapter 74.09 RCW as the measure of the requirement for the number of acutely mentally ill, chronically mentally ill, severely emotionally disturbed children, and seriously disturbed in accordance with RCW 71.24.035(13)(a). The new formula shall be phased in over a period of no less than six years. Furthermore, the department shall increase the medicaid capitation rates which a regional support network would otherwise receive under the formula by an amount sufficient to assure that total funding allocated to the regional support network in fiscal year 2004 increases by up to 5.0 percent over the amount actually paid to that regional support network in fiscal year 2003, and by up to an additional 5.0 percent in fiscal year 2005, if total funding to the regional support network would otherwise increase by less than those percentages under the new formula, and provided that the nonfederal share of the higher medicaid payment rate is provided by the regional support network from local funds.
(f) Within funds appropriated in this subsection, the department shall contract with the Clark county regional support network for development and operation of a project demonstrating collaborative methods for providing intensive mental health services in the school setting for severely emotionally disturbed children who are medicaid eligible. Project services are to be delivered by teachers and teaching assistants who qualify as, or who are under the supervision of, mental health professionals meeting the requirements of chapter 275-57 WAC. The department shall increase medicaid payments to the regional support network by the amount necessary to cover the necessary and allowable costs of the demonstration, not to exceed the upper payment limit specified for the regional support network in the department's medicaid waiver agreement with the federal government after meeting all other medicaid spending requirements assumed in this subsection. The regional support network shall provide the department with (i) periodic reports on project service levels, methods, and outcomes; and (ii) an intergovernmental transfer equal to the state share of the increased medicaid payment provided for operation of this project.
(g) The department shall assure that each regional support network increases spending on direct client services in fiscal years 2004 and 2005 by at least the same percentage as the total state, federal, and local funds allocated to the regional support network in those years exceeds the amounts allocated to it in fiscal year 2003.
(h) The department is authorized to develop an integrated health care program designed to slow the progression of illness and disability and better manage medicaid expenditures for the aged and disabled population. In accordance with the Washington medicaid integration partnership (WMIP), the department may combine and transfer such medicaid funds (including medical, long-term care, mental health, and substance abuse treatment) as may be necessary to finance a unified health care plan for the WMIP program enrollment. The state may withhold from calculations of "available resources" as defined in RCW 71.24.025 a sum equal to the capitated rate for individuals enrolled in this pilot program.
(2) INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $94,032,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $92,812,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $134,622,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26,342,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $347,808,000
The appropriations in this subsection are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(a) The state mental hospitals may use funds appropriated in this subsection to purchase goods and supplies through hospital group purchasing organizations when it is cost-effective to do so.
(b) The mental health program at Western state hospital shall continue to use labor provided by the Tacoma prerelease program of the department of corrections.
(3) CIVIL COMMITMENT
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,666,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32,027,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $59,693,000
The appropriations in this subsection are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(a) $1,381,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $2,090,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for operational costs associated with a less restrictive step-down placement facility on McNeil Island.
(b) $300,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $300,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for mitigation funding for jurisdictions affected by the placement of less restrictive alternative facilities for persons conditionally released from the special commitment center facility being constructed on McNeil Island. Of this amount, $45,000 per year shall be provided to the city of Lakewood on September 1, 2003, and September 1, 2004, for police protection reimbursement at Western State Hospital and adjacent areas, up to $45,000 per year is provided for training police personnel on chapter 12, Laws of 2001, 2nd sp. sess. (3ESSB 6151), up to $125,000 per year is provided for Pierce county for reimbursement of additional costs, and the remaining amounts are for other documented costs by jurisdictions directly impacted by the placement of the secure community transition facility on McNeil Island. Pursuant to chapter 12, Laws of 2001, 2nd sp. sess (3ESSB 6151), the department shall continue to work with local jurisdictions towards reaching agreement for mitigation costs.
(c) $924,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $1,429,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for operational costs associated with a less restrictive step-down placement facility located outside of Pierce county.
(4) SPECIAL PROJECTS
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,082,000
(5) PROGRAM SUPPORT
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,746,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,686,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,830,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,262,000
The appropriations in this subsection are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(a) $113,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004, $125,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005, and $164,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation are provided solely for the institute for public policy to evaluate the impacts of chapter 214, Laws of 1999 (mentally ill offenders), chapter 297, Laws of 1998 (commitment of mentally ill persons), and chapter 334, Laws of 2001 (mental health performance audit).
(b) $50,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $50,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation are provided solely for a study of the prevalence of mental illness among the state's regional support networks. The study shall examine how reasonable estimates of the prevalence of mental illness relate to the incidence of persons enrolled in medical assistance programs in each regional support network area. In conducting this study, the department shall consult with the joint legislative audit and review committee, regional support networks, community mental health providers, and mental health consumer representatives. The department shall submit a final report on its findings to the fiscal, health care, and human services committees of the legislature by November 1, 2003.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 205. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES--DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PROGRAM
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES--DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PROGRAM
(1) COMMUNITY SERVICES
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $255,628,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $259,185,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $430,411,000
Health Services Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,038,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $946,262,000
The appropriations in this subsection are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(a) Any new funding for family support and high school transition along with a portion of existing funding for these programs shall be provided as supplemental security income (SSI) state supplemental payments for persons with developmental disabilities in families with taxable incomes at or below 150 percent of median family income. Individuals receiving family support or high school transition payments shall not become eligible for medical assistance under RCW 74.09.510 due solely to the receipt of SSI state supplemental payments.
(b) The health services account appropriation and $1,038,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation are provided solely for health care benefits for home care workers with family incomes below 200 percent of the federal poverty level who are employed through state contracts for twenty hours per week or more. Premium payments for individual provider home care workers shall be made only to the subsidized basic health plan. Home care agencies may obtain coverage either through the basic health plan or through an alternative plan with substantially equivalent benefits.
(c) $510,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004, $784,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005, and $1,259,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation are provided solely for community residential and support services. Funding in this subsection shall be prioritized for (i) residents of residential habilitation centers (RHCs) who are able to be adequately cared for in community settings and who choose to live in those community settings; and (ii) clients without residential services who are at immediate risk of institutionalization or in crisis. The department shall ensure that the average cost per day for all program services other than start-up costs shall not exceed $300. The department shall electronically report to the appropriate committees of the legislature, within 45 days following each fiscal year quarter, the number of residents moving into community settings and the actual expenditures for all community services to support those residents.
(d) $511,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004, $616,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005, and $1,100,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation are provided solely for expanded community services for persons with developmental disabilities who also have community protection issues or are diverted or discharged from state psychiatric hospitals. The department shall ensure that the cost per day for all program services other than start-up costs shall not exceed $300. The department shall electronically report to the appropriate committees of the legislature, within 45 days following each fiscal year quarter, the number of persons served with these additional community services, where they were residing, what kinds of services they were receiving prior to placement, and the actual expenditures for all community services to support these clients.
(e) The department shall increase its efforts to understand, manage, and control expenditure growth in the developmental disabilities programs. The appropriations in this section anticipate that the department implements a combination of cost containment and utilization strategies sufficient to reduce general fund--state costs by approximately $5,000,000. The department shall report to the fiscal committees of the legislature by October 1, 2003, on its specific plans and semiannual targets for accomplishing these savings. The department shall report again to the fiscal committees by March 1, 2004, and by September 1, 2004, on actual performance relative to the semiannual targets. If satisfactory progress is not being made to achieve these savings, the reports shall include recommendations for additional or alternative measures to control costs.
(f) The department may transfer funding provided in this subsection to meet the purposes of subsection (2) of this section to the extent that fewer residents of residential habilitation centers choose to move to community placements than was assumed in this appropriation.
(2) INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $71,399,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $71,186,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $144,720,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,228,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $298,533,000
The appropriations in this subsection are subject to the following conditions and limitations: The department may transfer funding provided in this subsection to meet the purposes of subsection (1) of this section to the extent that more residents of residential habilitation centers choose to move to community placements than was assumed in this appropriation.
(3) PROGRAM SUPPORT
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,256,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,256,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,975,000
Telecommunications Devices for the Hearing and Speech Impaired Account Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,782,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,269,000
(4) SPECIAL PROJECTS
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,997,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 206. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES--AGING AND ADULT SERVICES PROGRAM
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES--AGING AND ADULT SERVICES PROGRAM
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $578,754,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $629,009,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,241,853,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,644,000
Health Services Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,888,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,473,148,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The entire health services account appropriation, $1,476,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004, $1,476,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005, and $7,284,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation are provided solely for health care benefits for home care workers who are employed through state contracts for at least twenty hours per week. Premium payments for individual provider home care workers shall be made only to the subsidized basic health plan, and only for persons with incomes below 200 percent of the federal poverty level. Home care agencies may obtain coverage either through the basic health plan or through an alternative plan with substantially equivalent benefits.
(2) $1,771,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $1,771,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for operation of the volunteer chore services program.
(3) For purposes of implementing chapter 74.46 RCW, the weighted average nursing facility payment rate shall be no more than $143.40 for fiscal year 2004, and no more than $146.30 for fiscal year 2005. For all facilities, the direct care and operations component rates established in accordance with chapter 74.46 RCW shall be adjusted for economic trends and conditions by 3.0 percent effective July 1, 2003.
(4) In accordance with chapter 74.46 RCW, the department shall issue certificates of capital authorization that result in up to $32 million of increased asset value completed and ready for occupancy in fiscal year 2004; up to $32 million of increased asset value completed and ready for occupancy in fiscal year 2005; and up to $32 million of increased asset value completed and ready for occupancy in fiscal year 2006.
(5) Adult day health services shall not be considered a duplication of services for persons receiving care in long-term care settings licensed under chapter 18.20, 72.36, or 70.128 RCW.
(6) In accordance with chapter 74.39 RCW, the department may implement a medicaid waiver program for persons who do not qualify for such services as categorically needy, subject to federal approval and the following conditions and limitations:
(a) The waiver program shall include coverage of care in community residential facilities. Enrollment in the waiver shall not exceed 600 persons by the end of fiscal year 2004, nor 600 persons by the end of fiscal year 2005.
(b) The department shall identify the number of medically needy nursing home residents, and enrollment and expenditures on the medically needy waiver, on monthly management reports.
(c) The department shall track and electronically report to health care and fiscal committees of the legislature by November 15, 2004, on the types of long-term care support a sample of waiver participants were receiving prior to their enrollment in the waiver, how those services were being paid for, and an assessment of their adequacy.
(7) $30,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $20,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for payments to any nursing facility licensed under chapter 18.51 RCW which meets all of the following criteria: (a) The nursing home entered into an arm's length agreement for a facility lease prior to January 1, 1980; (b) the lessee purchased the leased nursing home after January 1, 1980; and (c) the lessor defaulted on its loan or mortgage for the assets of the home after January 1, 1991, and prior to January 1, 1992. Payments provided pursuant to this subsection shall not be subject to the settlement, audit, or rate-setting requirements contained in chapter 74.46 RCW.
(8) $118,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004, $118,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005, and $236,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation are provided solely for the department to assess at least annually each elderly resident residing in residential habilitation centers and state-operated living alternatives to determine if the resident can be more appropriately served in a less restrictive setting.
(a) The department shall consider the proximity to the resident of the family, friends, and advocates concerned with the resident's well-being in determining whether the resident should be moved from a residential habilitation center to a different facility or program.
(b) In assessing an elderly resident under this section and to ensure appropriate placement, the department shall identify the special needs of the resident, the types of services that will best meet those needs, and the type of facility that will best provide those services.
(c) The appropriate interdisciplinary team shall conduct the evaluation.
(d) If appropriate, the department shall coordinate with the local mental health authority.
(e) The department may explore whether an enhanced rate is needed to serve this population.
(9) Within funds appropriated in this section, the department may expand by up to 200 the number of boarding home beds participating in the dementia pilot project. These additional beds shall provide persons with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias, who might otherwise require nursing home care, accommodation in licensed boarding home facilities that specialize in caring for such conditions.
(10) $4,947,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 and $4,809,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation are provided solely to increase payments to agency home care providers from $13.44 per hour to $14.55 per hour on July 1, 2004. All but 11 cents per hour of the July 1, 2004, increase to agency providers shall be used to increase wages for direct care workers. The appropriations in this subsection also include the funds needed for the employer share of unemployment and social security taxes on the amount of the wage increase required by this subsection. The funds provided in this subsection may be transferred from the aging and adult services program to the developmental disabilities program to implement the increases.
(11) $31,820,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004, $65,638,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005, and $96,118,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation are provided solely for the purposes of implementing the collective bargaining agreement between the home care quality authority and the exclusive bargaining representative of individual providers. These funds may be transferred from the aging and adult services program to various other programs within the department or to other agencies to implement the collective bargaining agreement.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 207. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES--ECONOMIC SERVICES PROGRAM
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES--ECONOMIC SERVICES PROGRAM
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $419,432,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $409,145,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,210,225,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $33,880,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,072,682,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $273,652,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004, $273,695,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005, and $1,000,222,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation are provided solely for all components of the WorkFirst program. Within the amounts provided for the WorkFirst program, the department shall:
(a) Continue to implement WorkFirst program improvements that are designed to achieve progress against outcome measures specified in RCW 74.08A.410. Valid outcome measures of job retention and wage progression shall be developed and reported quarterly to appropriate fiscal and policy committees of the legislature for families who leave assistance, measured after 12 months, 24 months, and 36 months. The department shall also report the percentage of families who have returned to temporary assistance for needy families after 12 months, 24 months, and 36 months; and
(b) Submit a report by October 1, 2003, to the fiscal committees of the legislature containing a spending plan for the WorkFirst program. The plan shall identify how spending levels in the 2003-2005 biennium will be adjusted to stay within available federal grant levels and the appropriated state-fund levels. The office of financial management shall place an amount of the general fund--federal appropriation in unallotted status in order to align the appropriations for WorkFirst to the submitted spending plan.
(2) $45,639,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $39,335,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for cash assistance and other services to recipients in the general assistance--unemployable program. Within these amounts, the department may expend funds for services that assist recipients to reduce their dependence on public assistance, provided that expenditures for these services and cash assistance do not exceed the funds provided.
(3) $1,436,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $1,436,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided for the department to assist in naturalization efforts for legal aliens whose eligibility for federal supplemental security income has expired. The department shall use funding previously spent on general assistance employment supports for these naturalization services.
(4) In reviewing the budget for the division of child support, the legislature has conducted a review of the Washington state child support schedule, chapter 26.19 RCW, and supporting documentation as required by federal law. The legislature concludes that the application of the support schedule continues to result in the correct amount of child support to be awarded. No further changes will be made to the support schedule or the economic table at this time.
(5) $10,000,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 is provided solely for one-time expenditures needed to meet the federally required level for state supplemental payments (SSP). The department may transfer a portion of this amount to other programs within the agency to accomplish this purpose. To the extent that the required expenditure level must be met by funding new services, one-time payments to all SSI clients currently not receiving state supplemental payments shall be provided. Individuals receiving one-time payments shall not become eligible for medical assistance under RCW 74.09.510 due solely to the receipt of SSI state supplemental payments.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 208. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH
SERVICES--ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES--ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35,439,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35,440,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90,642,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$630,000
Public Safety and Education Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,208,000
Criminal Justice Treatment Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,950,000
Violence Reduction and Drug Enforcement Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$47,523,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $233,832,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations: $966,197 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $966,197 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the parent child assistance program. The department shall contract with the University of Washington and community based providers in Spokane and Yakima for the provision of this program. For all contractors, indirect charges for administering the program shall not exceed ten percent of the total contract amount.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 209. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES--MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES--MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,157,343,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,245,383,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,742,008,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $239,930,000
Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Care Systems Trust Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000,000
Health Services Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $889,419,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,279,083,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) Based on quarterly expenditure reports and caseload forecasts, if the department estimates that expenditures for the medical assistance program will exceed the appropriations, the department shall take steps including but not limited to reduction of rates or elimination of optional services to reduce expenditures so that total program costs do not exceed the annual appropriation authority.
(2) The department shall continue to extend medicaid eligibility to children through age 18 residing in households with incomes below 200 percent of the federal poverty level.
(3) In determining financial eligibility for medicaid-funded services, the department is authorized to disregard recoveries by Holocaust survivors of insurance proceeds or other assets, as defined in RCW 48.104.030.
(4) $999,000 of the health services account appropriation for fiscal year 2004, $1,519,000 of the health services account appropriation for fiscal year 2005, and $2,142,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation are provided solely for implementation of a "ticket to work" medicaid buy-in program for working persons with disabilities, operated in accordance with the following conditions:
(a) To be eligible, a working person with a disability must have total income which is less than 450 percent of poverty;
(b) Participants shall participate in the cost of the program by paying (i) a monthly enrollment fee equal to fifty percent of any unearned income in excess of the medicaid medically needy standard; and (ii) a monthly premium equal to 5 percent of all unearned income, plus 5 percent of all earned income after disregarding the first sixty-five dollars of monthly earnings, and half the remainder;
(c) The department shall establish more restrictive eligibility standards than specified in this subsection to the extent necessary to operate the program within appropriated funds; and
(d) The department may require point-of-service copayments as appropriate, except that copayments shall not be so high as to discourage appropriate service utilization, particularly of prescription drugs needed for the treatment of psychiatric conditions.
(5) Sufficient funds are appropriated in this section for the department to continue podiatry services for medicaid-eligible adults.
(6) Sufficient funds are appropriated in this section for the department to provide an adult dental benefit equivalent to approximately 75 percent of the dental benefit provided during the 2001-03 biennium. The department shall establish the scope of services to be provided within the available funds in consultation with dental providers and consumer representatives.
(7) The legislature reaffirms that it is in the state's interest for Harborview medical center to remain an economically viable component of the state's health care system.
(8) In accordance with RCW 74.46.625, $52,057,000 of the fiscal year 2004 health services account appropriation, $35,016,000 of the fiscal year 2005 health services account appropriation, and $87,074,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation are provided solely for supplemental payments to nursing homes operated by rural public hospital districts. The payments shall be conditioned upon (a) a contractual commitment by the association of public hospital districts and participating rural public hospital districts to make an intergovernmental transfer to the state treasurer, for deposit into the health services account, equal to at least 98 percent of the supplemental payments; and (b) a contractual commitment by the participating districts to not allow expenditures covered by the supplemental payments to be used for medicaid nursing home rate-setting. The participating districts shall retain no more than a total of $3,500,000 for the 2003-05 biennium.
(9) $14,616,000 of the health services account appropriation for fiscal year 2004, $12,394,000 of the health services account appropriation for fiscal year 2005, and $27,010,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation are provided solely for additional disproportionate share and medicare upper payment limit payments to public hospital districts.
The payments shall be conditioned upon a contractual commitment by the participating public hospital districts to make an intergovernmental transfer to the health services account equal to at least 91 percent of the additional payments. At least 28 percent of the amounts retained by the participating hospital districts shall be allocated to the state's teaching hospitals.
(10) $20,000,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004, $20,000,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005, and $40,000,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation are provided solely for grants to providers serving a disproportionate share of low-income and uninsured patients. For purposes of this subsection, providers may include, but are not limited to, hospitals, physicians, and transportation providers. In developing a methodology for distributing grants to hospitals, the department may consider relative net financial margins of hospitals.
(11) The department shall coordinate with the health care authority and with community and migrant health clinics to actively assist children and immigrant adults not eligible for medicaid to enroll in the basic health plan.
(12) The department shall separately track the total amount of any rebates obtained from drug manufacturers that are supplemental to the amounts required by federal law.
(13) $156,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $1,403,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation are provided solely for a study to assess alternatives for replacing the existing medicaid management information system. The department shall report to the information services board and to the fiscal committees of the legislature by December 1, 2003, on the anticipated costs and benefits of the major alternative approaches.
(14) The department is authorized to develop an integrated health care program designed to slow the progression of illness and disability and better manage medicaid expenditures for the aged and disabled population. In accordance with the Washington medicaid integration partnership (WMIP) the department may combine and transfer such medicaid funds (including medical, long-term care, mental health and substance abuse treatment) as may be necessary to finance a unified health care plan for the WMIP program enrollment. The state may withhold from calculations of "available resources" as defined in RCW 71.24.025 a sum equal to the capitated rate for individuals enrolled in this pilot.
(15) The department may employ capitation financing and risk-sharing arrangements in collaboration with health care service contractors licensed by the office of the insurance commissioner and qualified to participate in both the medicaid and medicare programs.
(16) The department shall implement a combination of cost containment and utilization strategies sufficient to reduce general fund--state costs for durable medical equipment and supplies in fiscal year 2005 by approximately 5 percent below the level projected for fiscal year 2005 in the February 2003 forecast. In designing strategies, the primary strategy considered shall be selective or direct contracting with durable medical equipment and supplies vendors or manufacturers.
(17) The department shall, within available resources, design and implement a medical care services care management pilot project for clients receiving general assistance benefits. The pilot project shall be operated in at least two of the counties with the highest concentration of general assistance clients, and may use a full or partial capitation model. In designing the project, the department shall consult with the mental health division and its managed care contractors that include community and migrant health centers in their provider network. The pilot project shall be designed to maximize care coordination, high-risk medical management, and chronic care management to achieve better health outcomes. The pilot project shall begin enrollment on July 1, 2004.
(18) Within available resources and to the extent possible, the department shall evaluate and pilot a nurse consultant services program to assist fee-for-service clients in accessing medical information, with the goal of reducing administrative burdens on physicians and unnecessary emergency room utilization.
(19) The department shall include in any pending medicaid reform section 1115 waiver application, or in any existing section 1115 waiver, a request for authorization to provide optional medicaid services that have been eliminated in this act to American Indian and Alaska Native persons as defined in relevant federal law who are eligible for medicaid only to the extent that such services are provided through the American Indian health system and are financed with one hundred percent federal medicaid matching funds.
(20) The appropriations in this section reflect lower prescription drug cost trends resulting from implementation of Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 1214 (prescription drugs). As provided in section 15 of Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 1214, the department shall terminate the therapeutic consultation service four brand limit program component earlier than July 1, 2005, if, upon monitoring prescriber compliance with the preferred drug list and trends in the therapeutic consultation service four brand limit program component, the department determines the number of pharmacy claims that trigger the four brand edit exception under therapeutic consultation services is below 925 claims per month for three consecutive months.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 210. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES--VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES--VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,479,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,792,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85,777,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $107,048,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 211. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES--ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORTING SERVICES PROGRAM
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES--ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORTING SERVICES PROGRAM
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,827,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26,169,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45,539,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$810,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $98,345,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
$153,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004, $747,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for 2005, and $899,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation are provided solely for transition costs associated with the closure of Fircrest school as directed by Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5971 (residential habilitation centers). To minimize the disruption to the ongoing work plan of the developmental disabilities program, the department shall organize the Fircrest school closure and resident transition effort to report to the assistant secretary of the aging and disability services administration. Within the funds provided in this subsection, the department shall:
(1) Determine appropriate ways to maximize federal reimbursement during the closure of the facility;
(2) Negotiate with representatives of employees affected by the closure to determine strategies such as individual employment counseling through the department of personnel and employment security; retraining and placement into other state jobs; and ways to cover the costs of unemployment benefits.
(3) Examine opportunities for state employees to continue caring for clients by assisting them in setting up community residential alternatives. In conducting the review, the department will examine efforts pursued by other states as part of institutional closure efforts.
(4) Provide recommendations to the appropriate committees of the legislature on ways to reduce operational costs at the remaining residential habilitation centers, paying particular attention to the following: (a) Direct and indirect staffing levels of an residential habilitation center skilled nursing facility as compared to a comparable private skilled nursing facility or state-operated skilled nursing facilities in other states; (b) the level of active treatment provided to clients residing in designated skilled nursing facility beds; and (c) overall staffing levels. The administration may use funds from the appropriation to authorize a contract for assistance. These recommendations will be included in the report provided in (e) of this subsection.
(5) Provide a preliminary transition plan to the fiscal and policy committees of the legislature by January 1, 2004. The transition plan shall include recommendations on ways to continue to provide some of the services offered at Fircrest school to clients being served in community settings.
(6) Provide regular electronic updates to the appropriate committees of the legislature on progress and updates to the facility closure work plan. In addition, the department shall report to the appropriate committees of the legislature, within 45 days following each fiscal year quarter, the number of residents moving into community settings and the actual expenditures for all community services to support those residents.
(7) The department shall consult with the city of Shoreline on the development of a master plan for the Fircrest property.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 212. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES--PAYMENTS TO OTHER AGENCIES PROGRAM
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES--PAYMENTS TO OTHER AGENCIES PROGRAM
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $43,882,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $43,882,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $43,674,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $131,438,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 213. FOR THE STATE HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY
STATE HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$39,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$37,000
State Health Care Authority Administrative Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,273,000
Health Services Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $427,663,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,711,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $448,723,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $6,000,000 of the health services account--state appropriation is provided solely to increase the number of persons not eligible for medicaid receiving dental care from nonprofit community clinics, and for interpreter services to support dental and medical services for persons for whom interpreters are not available from any other source.
(2) $172,231,000 of the health services account--state appropriation is provided solely for expenditure in calendar year 2004 and $96,292,000 of the health services account--state appropriation is provided solely for expenditure in calendar year 2005 to subsidize enrollment for persons in the basic health plan. In order to maximize the number of enrollees that the appropriation in the subsection can support, the health care authority is directed to make modifications in the basic health plan that will reduce the actuarial value of basic health plan coverage. Modifications may include changes in enrollee premium obligations, enrollee cost-sharing, benefits, and incentives to access preventive services. The health care authority shall base its enrollment policies during the 2003-2005 biennium on its September 6, 2001, administrative policy on basic health enrollment management.
(3) Within funds appropriated in this section and sections 205 and 206 of this act, the health care authority shall continue to provide an enhanced basic health plan subsidy for foster parents licensed under chapter 74.15 RCW and workers in state-funded home care programs. Under this enhanced subsidy option, foster parents and home care workers with family incomes below 200 percent of the federal poverty level shall be allowed to enroll in the basic health plan at a cost of ten dollars per covered worker per month.
(4) The health care authority shall require organizations and individuals which are paid to deliver basic health plan services and which choose to sponsor enrollment in the subsidized basic health plan to pay for the following: (i) A minimum of fifteen dollars per enrollee per month for persons below 100 percent of the federal poverty level; and (ii) a minimum of twenty dollars per enrollee per person per month for persons whose family income is 100 percent to 125 percent of the federal poverty level.
(5)(a) In coordination with the department of social and health services medical assistance administration and other interested entities, the administrator will identify and design pilot projects to improve health care coverage access, including review of proposals by entities that have received funding through the federal health resources and services administration community access program. The administrator may identify pilot projects that are found feasible and that will not require financial resources beyond those appropriated for the basic health plan or the medical assistance administration in the biennial operating budget. Pilot projects may include applying basic health plan or medical assistance subsidy payments toward employer-sponsored health insurance or other health insurance premium shares, rather than as direct payments to managed health care systems participating in the basic health plan or medical assistance program.
(b) The schedule of benefits for persons enrolled through a potential pilot project may differ from the benefits offered through the basic health plan, but shall be reasonably comparable in value to those benefits.
(c) By November 1, 2003, the administrator and the secretary of the department of social and health services shall jointly report to the health care committees of the senate and the house of representatives on their progress in developing the pilot projects, the requested implementation date of any pilot project under development, and any statutory changes needed to implement the pilot projects.
(6) Upon enactment of Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1299 (state purchased health care) during the 2003 legislative session, the administrator, in coordination with the department of social and health services and the department of labor and industries shall undertake an evidence-based review and assessment of the effectiveness of spinal cord stimulators and drug infusion pumps. In performing the assessment, the administrator and the departments shall consider the best available external clinical evidence derived from systematic research, and relevant coverage criteria and standards adopted by other federal and state health care programs.
(7) Within the amounts appropriated in this act, sufficient funding is provided for implementation of Second Substitute House Bill No. 1214 (prescription drugs). In the event that neither Second Substitute House Bill No. 1214 nor Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5904 are enacted, the administrator shall:
(a) Adopt a preferred drug list, in consultation with a pharmacy and therapeutics advisory committee established by the administrator. The committee shall use an evidence-based process to evaluate the efficacy of prescription drugs, considering safety, efficacy, likelihood of compliance, outcomes, and any unique impacts on specific populations. For each therapeutic class reviewed, the committee must identify the prescription drugs determined to be most clinically effective, and if applicable, equally effective.
(b) Coordinate prescription drug purchasing by state purchased health care programs, using the preferred drug list as the basis for prescription drug purchasing. In administering prescription drug benefits under state purchased health care programs, agencies shall honor an endorsing prescriber's direction to dispense a prescription drug as written on the prescription order or to continue therapy with antipsychotic, antidepressant, chemotherapy, antiretroviral, or immunosuppressive drugs;
(c) Explore joint prescription drug purchasing opportunities with other states; and
(d) Establish drug utilization management policies and prescriber and consumer education policies for state purchased health care programs.
(8)(a) To maximize opportunities to decrease administrative burdens for providers and plans participating in state purchased health care programs, the administrator, the assistant secretary for the medical assistance administration of the department of social and health services, and the director of the department of labor and industries, in collaboration with health carriers, health care providers, and the office of the insurance commissioner shall, within available resources, collectively:
(i) Assess each of the strategies in (b) of this subsection;
(ii) Take steps to implement by December 31, 2004, those strategies in (b) of this subsection that are feasible to implement, taking into consideration fiscal constraints, and federal or state statutory or regulatory barriers;
(iii) To the extent that a strategy in (b) of this subsection cannot be implemented by December 2004, identify the specific fiscal constraints, or the specific federal or state statutory or regulatory barriers, that prevent its implementation; and
(iv) On or before December 1, 2003, provide a progress report to the relevant policy and fiscal committees of the legislature on the activities provided in (a)(i) through (iii) of this subsection.
(b) The strategies to be assessed under this subsection include the following:
(i) Improve core services, including: Improving timeliness of claims processing and responses to provider inquiries; improving distribution of medical assistance program fee schedules; and clearly defining and communicating scope of coverage under managed care contracts;
(ii) Streamline current administrative practices, including: Maximizing the capacity for electronic billing and claims submission; and providing electronic access to eligibility, benefits exclusion, and authorization information;
(iii) Establish clear expectations, including developing clear auditing and data requirements for contracting managed health care plans; and improving consistency between edits in claims processing systems and published fee schedules;
(iv) Increase consistency with national and regional standards, including: Eliminating "local" billing codes wherever possible; adopting medicare's ambulatory patient classification system for outpatient hospital payments; and increasing the extent to which state agencies accept compliance with standards adopted by national managed care accreditation organizations as meeting agency requirements for managed care contractors; and
(v) Standardize similarities between agencies, including applying codes consistently across state-purchased health care programs; eliminating burdensome data collection by having state agencies collect data that is available from other state agencies; coordinating audits by state agencies; and standardizing definitions and interpretations of services.
(c) $39,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $37,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for administrative costs associated with providing health insurance coverage to state-funded individual providers through the basic health plan or an equivalent health plan determined by the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between the home care quality authority and the exclusive bargaining representative of individual providers. If an equivalent health plan is purchased under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement, the health care authority shall transfer the funds in this appropriation to the department of social and health services.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 214. FOR THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,376,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,415,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,523,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$100,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,414,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 215. FOR THE BOARD OF INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE APPEALS
BOARD OF INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE APPEALS
Worker and Community Right-to-Know Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20,000
Accident Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,129,000
Medical Aid Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,128,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30,277,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 216. FOR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING COMMISSION
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING COMMISSION
Municipal Criminal Justice Assistance Account--Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $460,000
Death Investigations Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$148,000
Public Safety and Education Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17,854,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,462,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $124,000 of the public safety and education account appropriation is provided solely to allow the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs to increase the technical and training support provided to the local criminal justice agencies on the new incident-based reporting system and the national incident-based reporting system.
(2) $136,000 of the public safety and education account appropriation is provided solely to allow the Washington association of prosecuting attorneys to enhance the training provided to criminal justice personnel.
(3) $65,000 of the public safety and education account appropriation is provided solely for regionalized training programs for school district and local law enforcement officials on school safety issues.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 217. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,878,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,876,000
Public Safety and Education Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$22,429,000
Public Safety and Education Account--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,462,000
Asbestos Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $693,000
Electrical License Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,047,000
Farm Labor Revolving Account--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$28,000
Worker and Community Right-to-Know Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,548,000
Public Works Administration Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,435,000
Accident Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$189,517,000
Accident Account--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,398,000
Medical Aid Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$188,431,000
Medical Aid Account--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,962,000
Plumbing Certificate Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,461,000
Pressure Systems Safety Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,815,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $475,980,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) Pursuant to RCW 7.68.015, the department shall operate the crime victims compensation program within the public safety and education account funds appropriated in this section. In the event that cost containment measures are necessary, the department may (a) institute copayments for services; (b) develop preferred provider contracts; or (c) other cost containment measures. Cost containment measures shall not include holding invoices received in one fiscal period for payment from appropriations in subsequent fiscal periods. No more than $5,248,000 of the public safety and education account appropriation shall be expended for department administration of the crime victims compensation program.
(2) $100,000 of the medical aid account--state appropriation is provided solely to implement House Bill No. 2122 (state purchased health care). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(3) $90,000 of the electrical license account--state appropriation and $206,000 of the plumbing certificate account--state appropriation are provided solely to implement Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5713 (electrical contractors). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amounts provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(4) $378,000 of the accident account--state appropriation is provided solely for the purpose of contracting with medical laboratories, health care providers, and other appropriate entities to provide cholinesterase medical monitoring of farm workers who handle cholinesterase-inhibiting pesticides, and to collect and analyze data related to such monitoring.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 218. FOR THE INDETERMINATE SENTENCE REVIEW BOARD
INDETERMINATE SENTENCE REVIEW BOARD
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$981,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$981,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,962,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 219. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
(1) HEADQUARTERS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,536,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,537,000
Charitable, Educational, Penal, and Reformatory Institutions Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,084,000
(2) FIELD SERVICES
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,585,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,585,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$309,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,670,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,149,000
(3) INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,918,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,336,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,934,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $68,688,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 220. FOR THE HOME CARE QUALITY AUTHORITY
HOME CARE QUALITY AUTHORITY
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,072,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$927,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,999,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $150,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 is provided solely for the design and development of the home care provider registry mandated by Initiative Measure No. 775.
(2) $667,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $675,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for costs associated with ongoing administrative, labor, and employment relations costs determined by the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between the home care quality authority and the exclusive bargaining representative of individual providers.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 221. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60,151,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $62,343,000
Health Services Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $34,293,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $349,154,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $93,104,000
Hospital Commission Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,492,000
Health Professions Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40,740,000
Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Care Systems Trust Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22,053,000
Safe Drinking Water Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,738,000
Drinking Water Assistance Account--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,520,000
Waterworks Operator Certification--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $637,000
Water Quality Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,375,000
Accident Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $260,000
Medical Aid Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $46,000
State Toxics Control Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,775,000
Medical Test Site Licensure Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,720,000
Youth Tobacco Prevention Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,806,000
Tobacco Prevention and Control Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $52,516,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $743,723,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The department or any successor agency is authorized to raise existing fees charged for health care assistants, commercial shellfish paralytic shellfish poisoning, emergency medical services personnel, commercial shellfish licenses, and newborn screening programs, in excess of the fiscal growth factor established by Initiative Measure No. 601, if necessary, to meet the actual costs of conducting business and the appropriation levels in this section.
(2) $1,675,000 of the general fund--state fiscal year 2004 appropriation and $1,676,000 of the general fund--state fiscal year 2005 appropriation are provided solely for the implementation of the Puget Sound water work plan and agency action items, DOH-01, DOH-02, DOH-03, and DOH-04.
(3) The department of health shall not initiate any services that will require expenditure of state general fund moneys unless expressly authorized in this act or other law. The department may seek, receive, and spend, under RCW 43.79.260 through 43.79.282, federal moneys not anticipated in this act as long as the federal funding does not require expenditure of state moneys for the program in excess of amounts anticipated in this act. If the department receives unanticipated unrestricted federal moneys, those moneys shall be spent for services authorized in this act or in any other legislation that provides appropriation authority, and an equal amount of appropriated state moneys shall lapse. Upon the lapsing of any moneys under this subsection, the office of financial management shall notify the legislative fiscal committees. As used in this subsection, "unrestricted federal moneys" includes block grants and other funds that federal law does not require to be spent on specifically defined projects or matched on a formula basis by state funds.
(4) $21,650,000 of the health services account--state appropriation is provided solely for the state's program of universal access to essential childhood vaccines. The department shall utilize all available federal funding before expenditure of these funds.
(5) $2,984,000 of the general fund--local appropriation is provided solely for development and implementation of an internet-based system for preparing and retrieving death certificates as provided in Substitute Senate Bill No. 5545. If Substitute Senate Bill No. 5545 is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(6) The appropriations in this section assume a reduction in the level of state funding to the AIDSNETs. In implementing this reduction, the department will direct that administrative efficiencies will be implemented before reductions to direct services.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 222. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
(1) ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $38,443,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35,468,000
Public Safety and Education Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,665,000
Violence Reduction and Drug Enforcement Account Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$26,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $77,602,000
The appropriations in this subsection are subject to the following conditions and limitations: $3,250,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 is provided solely for the continuation of phase two of the department's offender-based tracking system replacement project. This amount is conditioned on the department satisfying the requirements of section 902 of this act.
(2) CORRECTIONAL OPERATIONS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $439,844,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $446,036,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,746,000
Violence Reduction and Drug Enforcement Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,984,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $897,610,000
The appropriations in this subsection are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(a) The department may expend funds generated by contractual agreements entered into for mitigation of severe overcrowding in local jails. Any funds generated in excess of actual costs shall be deposited in the state general fund. Expenditures shall not exceed revenue generated by such agreements and shall be treated as recovery of costs.
(b) The department shall provide funding for the pet partnership program at the Washington corrections center for women at a level at least equal to that provided in the 1995-97 biennium.
(c) The department of corrections shall accomplish personnel reductions with the least possible impact on correctional custody staff, community custody staff, and correctional industries. For the purposes of this subsection, correctional custody staff means employees responsible for the direct supervision of offenders.
(d) During the 2003-05 biennium, when contracts are established or renewed for offender pay phone and other telephone services provided to inmates, the department shall select the contractor or contractors primarily based on the following factors: (i) The lowest rate charged to both the inmate and the person paying for the telephone call; and (ii) the lowest commission rates paid to the department, while providing reasonable compensation to cover the costs of the department to provide the telephone services to inmates and provide sufficient revenues for the activities funded from the institutional welfare betterment account.
(e) For the acquisition of properties and facilities, the department of corrections is authorized to enter into financial contracts, paid for from operating resources, for the purposes indicated and in not more than the principal amounts indicated, plus financing expenses and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW. This authority applies to the following: Lease-develop with the option to purchase or lease-purchase approximately 50 work release beds in facilities throughout the state for $3,500,000.
(3) COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $73,845,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $74,203,000
Public Safety and Education Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,492,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $163,540,000
The appropriations in this subsection are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(a) The department of corrections shall accomplish personnel reductions with the least possible impact on correctional custody staff, community custody staff, and correctional industries. For the purposes of this subsection, correctional custody staff means employees responsible for the direct supervision of offenders.
(b) $75,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $75,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the department of corrections to contract with the institute for public policy for responsibilities assigned in chapter 196, Laws of 1999 (offender accountability act) and sections 7 through 12 of chapter 197, Laws of 1999 (drug offender sentencing).
(c) $2,767,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $2,871,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the provision of electronic monitoring services to offenders who receive earned early release time at the rate of fifty percent pursuant to the implementation of Senate Bill No. 5990 (supervision of offenders). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amounts provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(4) CORRECTIONAL INDUSTRIES
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$628,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$628,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,256,000
The appropriations in this subsection are subject to the following conditions and limitations: $110,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $110,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for transfer to the jail industries board. The board shall use the amounts provided only for administrative expenses, equipment purchases, and technical assistance associated with advising cities and counties in developing, promoting, and implementing consistent, safe, and efficient offender work programs.
(5) INTERAGENCY PAYMENTS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,951,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,986,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55,937,000
Sec. 223. 2003 c 10 s 218 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS.
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS The appropriations to the department of corrections in this act shall be expended for the programs and in the amounts specified herein. However, after May 1, 2003, after approval by the director of financial management and unless specifically prohibited by this act, the department may transfer general fund--state appropriations for fiscal year 2003 between programs. The director of financial management shall notify the appropriate fiscal committees of the senate and house of representatives in writing prior to approving any deviations from appropriation levels.
(1) ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2002). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $36,786,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2003). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($36,239,000))
$32,989,000
Public Safety and Education Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,576,000
Violence Reduction and Drug Enforcement Account Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,254,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($77,855,000))
$74,605,000
The appropriations in this subsection are subject to the following conditions and limitations: $4,623,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2002, (($4,623,000)) $1,373,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2003, and $3,254,000 of the violence reduction and drug enforcement account appropriation are provided solely for the replacement of the department's offender-based tracking system. This amount is conditioned on the department satisfying the requirements of section 902 of this act. The department shall prepare an assessment of the fiscal impact of any changes to the replacement project. The assessment shall:
(a) Include a description of any changes to the replacement project;
(b) Provide the estimated costs for each component in the 2001-03 and subsequent biennia;
(c) Include a schedule that provides the time estimated to complete changes to each component of the replacement project; and
(d) Be provided to the office of financial management, the department of information services, the information services board, and the staff of the fiscal committees of the senate and the house of representatives no later than November 1, 2002.
(2) CORRECTIONAL OPERATIONS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2002). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $404,390,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2003). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $433,915,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,936,000
Violence Reduction and Drug Enforcement Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,596,000
Public Health Services Account Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,453,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $851,290,000
The appropriations in this subsection are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(a) The department may expend funds generated by contractual agreements entered into for mitigation of severe overcrowding in local jails. Any funds generated in excess of actual costs shall be deposited in the state general fund. Expenditures shall not exceed revenue generated by such agreements and shall be treated as recovery of costs.
(b) The department shall provide funding for the pet partnership program at the Washington corrections center for women at a level at least equal to that provided in the 1995-97 biennium.
(c) The department of corrections shall accomplish personnel reductions with the least possible impact on correctional custody staff, community custody staff, and correctional industries. For the purposes of this subsection, correctional custody staff means employees responsible for the direct supervision of offenders.
(d) $553,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2002 and $956,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2003 are provided solely to increase payment rates for contracted education providers, contracted chemical dependency providers, and contracted work release facilities.
(e) During the 2001-03 biennium, when contracts are established or renewed for offender pay phone and other telephone services provided to inmates, the department shall select the contractor or contractors primarily based on the following factors: (i) The lowest rate charged to both the inmate and the person paying for the telephone call; and (ii) the lowest commission rates paid to the department, while providing reasonable compensation to cover the costs of the department to provide the telephone services to inmates and provide sufficient revenues for the activities funded from the institutional welfare betterment account.
(f) For the acquisition of properties and facilities, the department of corrections is authorized to enter into financial contracts, paid for from operating resources, for the purposes indicated and in not more than the principal amounts indicated, plus financing expenses and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW. This authority applies to the following: Lease-develop with the option to purchase or lease-purchase approximately 50 work release beds in facilities throughout the state for $3,500,000.
(g) $22,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2002 and $76,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2003 are provided solely for the implementation of Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 6151 (high risk sex offenders in the civil commitment and criminal justice systems). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2001, the amounts provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(h) The department may acquire a ferry for no more than $1,000,000 from Washington state ferries. Funds expended for this purpose will be recovered from the sale of marine assets.
(i) Within the amounts appropriated in this section, funding is provided for the initial implementation of a medical algorithm practice program within the department's facilities. The program shall be designed to achieve clinical efficacy and costs efficiency in the utilization of psychiatric drugs.
(3) COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2002). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $68,097,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2003). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $77,436,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$870,000
Public Safety and Education Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,493,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $161,896,000
The appropriations in this subsection are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(a) The department of corrections shall accomplish personnel reductions with the least possible impact on correctional custody staff, community custody staff, and correctional industries. For the purposes of this subsection, correctional custody staff means employees responsible for the direct supervision of offenders.
(b) $75,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2002 and $75,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2003 are provided solely for the department of corrections to contract with the institute for public policy for responsibilities assigned in chapter 196, Laws of 1999 (offender accountability act) and sections 7 through 12 of chapter 197, Laws of 1999 (drug offender sentencing).
(c) $16,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2002 and $28,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2003 are provided solely to increase payment rates for contracted chemical dependency providers.
(d) $30,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2002 and $30,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2003 are provided solely for the implementation of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5118 (interstate compact for adult offender supervision). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2001, the amounts provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(4) CORRECTIONAL INDUSTRIES
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2002). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$631,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2003). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$629,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,260,000
The appropriations in this subsection are subject to the following conditions and limitations: $110,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2002 and $110,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2003 are provided solely for transfer to the jail industries board. The board shall use the amounts provided only for administrative expenses, equipment purchases, and technical assistance associated with advising cities and counties in developing, promoting, and implementing consistent, safe, and efficient offender work programs.
(5) INTERAGENCY PAYMENTS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2002). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,568,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2003). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,569,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37,137,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 224. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SERVICES FOR THE BLIND
DEPARTMENT OF SERVICES FOR THE BLIND
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,747,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,747,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,334,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$80,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,908,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 225. FOR THE SENTENCING GUIDELINES COMMISSION
SENTENCING GUIDELINES COMMISSION
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$650,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$652,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,302,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 226. FOR THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY DEPARTMENT
EMPLOYMENT SECURITY DEPARTMENT
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $267,620,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30,217,000
Unemployment Compensation Administration Account--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $185,710,000
Administrative Contingency Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,751,000
Employment Service Administrative Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,240,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $521,538,000
The appropriations in this subsection are subject to the following conditions and limitations: $100,000 of the administrative contingency account--state appropriation is provided solely to establish an advisory partnership on the Washington manufacturing sector as specified in this section.
(1) The employment security department shall convene the partnership, which shall consist of the following twelve members:
(a) One member from each caucus of the house of representatives, each member being a member of the house of representatives commerce and labor committee, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives;
(b) One member from each caucus of the senate, each member being a member of the senate commerce and trade committee, appointed by the president of the senate;
(c) Two members representing labor, appointed jointly by the president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives, from a list of names recommended by a statewide organization representing a cross-section and majority of organized labor in the state;
(d) Two members representing business, appointed jointly by the president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives, from a list of names recommended by a statewide organization of employers representing a majority of employers of the state;
(e) One member representing the Washington competitiveness council, appointed by the governor;
(f) One member representing the department of community, trade, and economic development;
(g) One member representing the department of revenue; and
(h) One member representing a state technology agency such as the Spokane intercollegiate research and technical institute, or the Washington technology center.
(2) The labor market and economic analysis branch of the employment security department shall assist the manufacturing advisory partnership as necessary to perform studies, develop recommendations, and report to the legislature concerning issues related to the manufacturing sector.
(3) The manufacturing advisory partnership, with the assistance of the employment security department, shall review policies and programs related to Washington's manufacturing sector that are developed or administered by public or private entities. These entities shall include, but are not limited to, the Washington state competitiveness council, the state economic development commission, the department of community, trade, and economic development, the department of revenue, state technology agencies, and the Washington manufacturing service.
(4) The manufacturing advisory partnership, with the assistance of the employment security department, shall also study and make findings and recommendations related to the following aspects of Washington's manufacturing sector:
(a) Legislative policies and programs related to Washington's manufacturing sector;
(b) The work force education and training needs of the manufacturing sector;
(c) The use of manufacturing skill standards to enhance work force development and human resources practices;
(d) The activities necessary to develop regionally strategic industry clusters; and
(e) Other issues identified by the partnership.
(5) The manufacturing advisory partnership shall report its findings and recommendations to the commerce and labor committee of the house of representatives and the commerce and trade committee of the senate by December 1 of each year.
(6) Legislative members of the manufacturing advisory partnership shall be reimbursed for travel expenses in accordance with RCW 44.04.120.
PART III
NATURAL RESOURCES
NEW SECTION. Sec. 301. FOR THE COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE COMMISSION
COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE COMMISSION
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$594,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$600,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$763,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,957,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations: $205,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $205,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for grants to Washington Columbia River Gorge counties to implement their responsibilities under the national scenic area management plan. Of this amount, $390,000 is provided for Skamania county and $20,000 is provided for Clark county.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 302. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $34,606,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32,406,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $57,363,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,722,000
Special Grass Seed Burning Research Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,000
Reclamation Revolving Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,768,000
Flood Control Assistance Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,025,000
State Emergency Water Projects Revolving Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$554,000
Waste Reduction/Recycling/Litter Control Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,746,000
State Drought Preparedness Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,710,000
State and Local Improvements Revolving Account (Water Supply Facilities)--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . $597,000
Vehicle Tire Recycling Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,000,000
Site Closure Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $629,000
Water Quality Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,304,000
Wood Stove Education and Enforcement Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $356,000
Worker and Community Right-to-Know Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,365,000
State Toxics Control Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60,098,000
State Toxics Control Account--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$112,000
Local Toxics Control Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,904,000
Water Quality Permit Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,305,000
Underground Storage Tank Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,724,000
Environmental Excellence Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$504,000
Biosolids Permit Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$788,000
Hazardous Waste Assistance Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,205,000
Air Pollution Control Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,662,000
Oil Spill Prevention Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,783,000
Air Operating Permit Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,709,000
Freshwater Aquatic Weeds Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,505,000
Oil Spill Response Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,078,000
Metals Mining Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,000
Water Pollution Control Revolving Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$382,000
Water Pollution Control Revolving Account--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,879,000
Vessel Response Account Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,800,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $307,622,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $2,757,696 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004, $2,757,696 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005, $394,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation, $2,581,000 of the state toxics account--state appropriation, $217,830 of the water quality account--state appropriation, $322,976 of the state drought preparedness account--state appropriation, $3,748,220 of the water quality permit account--state appropriation, and $704,942 of the oil spill prevention account are provided solely for the implementation of the Puget Sound work plan and agency action items DOE-01, DOE-02, DOE-04, DOE-05, DOE-06, DOE-07, DOE-08, and DOE-09.
(2) $4,059,000 of the state toxics control account appropriation is provided solely for methamphetamine lab clean-up activities.
(3) $170,000 of the oil spill prevention account appropriation is provided solely for implementation of the Puget Sound work plan action item UW-02 through a contract with the University of Washington's sea grant program to develop an educational program targeted to small spills from commercial fishing vessels, ferries, cruise ships, ports, and marinas.
(4) $1,000,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $1,000,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for shoreline grants to local governments as required by the shoreline settlement agreement.
(5) Fees approved by the department of ecology in the 2003-05 biennium are authorized to exceed the fiscal growth factor under RCW 43.135.055.
(6) $200,000 of the water quality account--state appropriation is provided solely for the department to contract with Washington State University cooperative extension program to provide statewide coordination and support for coordinated resource management.
(7) $300,000 of the state toxics control account appropriation is provided solely to implement the department's persistent bioaccumulative toxic (PBT) chemical strategy. The department shall conduct baseline PBT sampling and monitoring of fish tissue at twenty lakes per year and shall implement the mercury chemical action plan, which shall include, but is not limited to: The development and implementation of a memorandum of understanding with the Washington state dental association regarding amalgam handling and disposal; the adoption of a universal waste rule for mercury added products; educational outreach to the medical community about disposal of hazardous waste; and the development and implementation of a voluntary fluorescent lamp recycling program.
(8) $166,000 of the state toxics control account--state appropriation is provided solely to implement Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1002 (mercury). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(9) $3,000,000 of the vehicle tire recycling account--state appropriation is provided solely to implement Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1705 (tire recycling). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 303. FOR THE STATE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
STATE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,124,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,110,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,672,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$63,000
Winter Recreation Program Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,081,000
Off Road Vehicle Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$192,000
Snowmobile Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,675,000
Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$334,000
Public Safety and Education Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $47,000
Parks Renewal and Stewardship Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$38,437,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $101,735,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) Fees approved by the state parks and recreation commission in the 2003-05 biennium are authorized to exceed the fiscal growth factor under RCW 43.135.055.
(2) $79,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004, $79,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005, and $8,000 of the winter recreation program account--state appropriation are provided solely for a grant for the operation of the Northwest avalanche center.
(3) $191,000 of the aquatic lands enhancement account appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of the Puget Sound work plan and agency action item P+RC-02.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 304. FOR THE INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION
INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$283,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$292,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,358,000
Firearms Range Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22,000
Recreation Resources Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,624,000
NOVA Program Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $659,000
Water Quality Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$200,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,438,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $16,000,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation is provided solely for implementation of the forest and fish agreement rules. These funds will be passed through to the department of natural resources and the department of fish and wildlife.
(2) $41,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $41,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the operation and maintenance of the natural resources data portal.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 305. FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL HEARINGS OFFICE
ENVIRONMENTAL HEARINGS OFFICE
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$925,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$962,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,887,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations: $30,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $20,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely to implement Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5776 (review of permit decisions). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amounts provided in this subsection shall lapse.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 306. FOR THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,184,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,195,000
Water Quality Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,168,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,547,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $247,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $247,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the implementation of the Puget Sound work plan and agency action item CC-01.
(2) $68,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $71,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely to implement Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 1418 (drainage infrastructure). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amounts provided in this subsection shall lapse.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 307. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $41,566,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40,286,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $31,709,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,372,000
Off Road Vehicle Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$341,000
Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,641,000
Public Safety and Education Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $562,000
Recreational Fisheries Enhancement Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,404,000
Warm Water Game Fish Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,582,000
Eastern Washington Pheasant Enhancement Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$750,000
Wildlife Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $56,742,000
Wildlife Account--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $38,325,000
Wildlife Account--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,189,000
Game Special Wildlife Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,955,000
Game Special Wildlife Account--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,606,000
Game Special Wildlife Account--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$350,000
Water Quality Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,000
Environmental Excellence Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,000
Regional Fisheries Salmonid Recovery Account--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,750,000
Oil Spill Prevention Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $982,000
Oyster Reserve Land Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $137,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $276,268,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $1,355,714 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004, $1,355,713 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005, and $402,000 of the wildlife account--state appropriation are provided solely for the implementation of the Puget Sound work plan and agency action items DFW-01 through DFW-06.
(2) $225,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004, $225,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005, and $550,000 of the wildlife account--state appropriation are provided solely for the implementation of hatchery reform recommendations defined by the hatchery scientific review group.
(3) $850,000 of the wildlife account--state appropriation is provided solely for stewardship and maintenance needs on agency-owned lands and water access sites.
(4) $900,000 of the wildlife fund--state appropriation is provided solely for wetland restoration activities for migratory waterfowl by providing landowner incentives to create or maintain waterfowl habitat and management activities.
(5) $2,000,000 of the aquatic lands enhancement account appropriation is provided for cooperative volunteer projects.
(6) The department shall support the activities of the aquatic nuisance species coordination committee to foster state, federal, tribal, and private cooperation on aquatic nuisance species issues. The committee shall strive to prevent the introduction of nonnative aquatic species and to minimize the spread of species that are introduced.
(7) The department shall develop and implement an activity-based costing system. The system shall be operational no later than January 1, 2004.
(8) $400,000 of the wildlife account--state appropriation is provided solely to implement the department's information systems strategic plan to include continued implementation of a personal computer leasing plan, an upgrade of computer back-up systems, systems architecture assessment, and network security analysis.
(9) Within funds provided, the department shall make available enforcement and biological staff to respond and take appropriate action to ensure public safety in response to public complaints regarding bear and cougar.
(10) $43,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $42,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for staffing and operation of the Tennant Lake interpretive center.
(11) $80,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $77,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely to implement Second Substitute House Bill No. 1095 (small forest landowners). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amounts provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(12) $35,000 of the state wildlife account--state appropriation is provided solely to implement Second Substitute House Bill No. 1725 (catch record cards). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(13) $25,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $25,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely to implement Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 1338 (municipal water rights). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amounts provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(14) Within the amounts provided in this section, sufficient funding is provided to implement Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 1418 (drainage infrastructure). The department shall enter into an interagency agreement with the conservation commission and provide up to $100,000 for the assessments leading to the development of the Skagit tide gates and estuarine habitat plans. If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, this subsection shall lapse.
(15) $110,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $110,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for economic adjustment assistance to fishermen pursuant to the 1999 Pacific salmon treaty agreement.
(16) Within the amounts provided in this section, sufficient funding is provided to implement Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5375 (hydraulic project approval).
NEW SECTION. Sec. 308. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $31,874,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $31,372,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,809,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,482,000
Forest Development Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $52,154,000
Off Road Vehicle Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,544,000
Surveys and Maps Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,770,000
Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,889,000
Resources Management Cost Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $62,663,000
Surface Mining Reclamation Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,305,000
Disaster Response Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,200,000
Water Quality Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,497,000
Aquatic Land Dredged Material Disposal Site Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,357,000
Natural Resource Conservation Areas Stewardship Account Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $83,000
Air Pollution Control Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $528,000
Agricultural College Trust Management Account Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,876,000
Derelict Vessel Removal Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,130,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $213,533,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $18,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004, $18,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005, and $1,006,950 of the aquatic lands enhancement account appropriation are provided solely for the implementation of the Puget Sound work plan and agency action items DNR-01, DNR-02, and DNR-04.
(2) $908,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $910,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for deposit into the agricultural college trust management account and are provided solely to manage approximately 70,700 acres of Washington State University's agricultural college trust lands.
(3) $3,784,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004, $3,841,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005, and $6,200,000 of the disaster response account--state appropriation are provided solely for emergency fire suppression.
(4) $582,000 of the aquatic lands enhancement account appropriation is provided solely for spartina control.
(5) Fees approved by the board of natural resources in the 2003-05 biennium are authorized to exceed the fiscal growth factor under RCW 43.135.055.
(6) The department shall prepare a report of actual and planned expenditures by task and activity from all fund sources for all aspects of the forest and fish program for the 2001-03 and 2003-05 biennia. The report shall be submitted to the director of financial management and the legislative fiscal committees by August 31, 2003.
(7) Authority to expend funding for acquisition of technology equipment and software associated with development of a new revenue management system is conditioned on compliance with section 902 of this act.
(8) $1,000,000 of the aquatic lands enhancement account--state appropriation is provided solely for the department to meet its obligations with the U.S. environmental protection agency for the clean-up of Commencement Bay.
(9) For the 2003-05 fiscal biennium, the department has revised the methodology by which administrative costs of the department are allocated among the state general fund and the various dedicated funds and accounts from which the department receives appropriations. The legislature recognizes that the revised methodology represents a fair and equitable allocation of costs under state law and accounting rules. The legislature further finds that retroactive application of the revised methodology is neither practical nor desirable.
(10) The department of natural resources shall provide a report to the appropriate committees of the legislature, the office of financial management, and the board of natural resources concerning the costs and effectiveness of the contract harvesting program as authorized by Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5074 (contract harvesting). The report shall be submitted by December 31, 2006, and shall include the following information:
(a) Number of sales conducted through contract harvesting;
(b) For each sale conducted, the (i) number of board feet sold; (ii) stumpage and pond prices; (iii) difference in revenues received compared to revenues that would have accrued through noncontract harvest sales, and the distribution of revenues to the contract harvesting revolving account, and to applicable management and trust accounts; and (iv) total cost to conduct the contract harvest, by fund and object of expenditure; and
(c) Other costs and benefits attributable to contract harvesting.
(11) $208,000 of the general fund--state appropriation of fiscal year 2004 and $70,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely to implement Second Substitute House Bill No. 1095 (small forest landowners). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amounts provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(12) The department of natural resources shall not close Sahara Creek facility, campground, or trailhead. The appropriations in this section are deemed sufficient to provide service for these recreational opportunities.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 309. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,378,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,237,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,082,000
General fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,110,000
Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,940,000
Water Quality Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$636,000
State Toxics Control Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,584,000
Water Quality Permit Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$110,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $31,077,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $37,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $37,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for implementation of the Puget Sound work plan and agency action item WSDA-01.
(2) Fees and assessments approved by the department in the 2003-05 biennium are authorized to exceed the fiscal growth factor under RCW 43.135.055.
(3) $110,000 of the water quality permit account--state appropriation and $640,000 of the water quality account--state appropriation are provided solely to implement Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5889 (animal feeding operations). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, these appropriations shall be transferred to the department of ecology.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 310. FOR THE WASHINGTON POLLUTION LIABILITY REINSURANCE PROGRAM
WASHINGTON POLLUTION LIABILITY REINSURANCE PROGRAM
Pollution Liability Insurance Program Trust Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$982,000
PART IV
TRANSPORTATION
NEW SECTION. Sec. 401. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,987,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,019,000
Architects' License Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$693,000
Cemetery Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $236,000
Professional Engineers' Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,027,000
Real Estate Commission Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,114,000
Master License Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,093,000
Uniform Commercial Code Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,976,000
Real Estate Education Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $276,000
Real Estate Appraisers Commission Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $927,000
Geologist's Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,000
Funeral Directors and Embalmers Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$519,000
Washington Real Estate Research Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$308,000
Data Processing Revolving Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35,212,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations: In accordance with RCW 43.24.086, it is the policy of the state of Washington that the cost of each professional, occupational, or business licensing program be fully borne by the members of that profession, occupation, or business. For each licensing program covered by RCW 43.24.086, the department shall set fees at levels sufficient to fully cover the cost of administering the licensing program, including any costs associated with policy enhancements funded in the 2003-05 fiscal biennium. Pursuant to RCW 43.135.055, during the 2003-05 fiscal biennium, the department may increase fees in excess of the fiscal growth factor if the increases are necessary to fully fund the costs of the licensing programs.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 402. FOR THE STATE PATROL
STATE PATROL
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,126,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,976,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,234,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$378,000
Death Investigations Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,477,000
Public Safety and Education Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19,630,000
Enhanced 911 Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$612,000
County Criminal Justice Assistance Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,190,000
Municipal Criminal Justice Assistance Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,695,000
Fire Service Trust Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$125,000
Fire Service Training Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,326,000
State Toxics Control Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$474,000
Violence Reduction and Drug Enforcement Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $284,000
Fingerprint Identification Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,397,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85,924,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $750,000 of the fire service training account--state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of Senate Bill No. 5176 (fire fighting training). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(2) $200,000 of the fire service training account--state appropriation is provided solely for two FTE's in the office of state fire marshal to exclusively review K-12 construction documents for fire and life safety in accordance with the state building code. It is the intent of this appropriation to provide these services only to those districts that are located in counties without qualified review capabilities.
PART V
EDUCATION
NEW SECTION. Sec. 501. FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
(1) STATE AGENCY OPERATIONS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,800,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,777,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,921,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39,498,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(a) $10,836,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $10,833,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the operation and expenses of the office of the superintendent of public instruction.
(b) $428,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $428,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the operation and expenses of the state board of education, including basic education assistance activities.
(c) $416,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $416,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the operation and expenses of the Washington professional educator standards board.
(d) $120,000 of the fiscal year 2004 appropriation and $100,000 of the fiscal year 2005 appropriation are provided solely for an early learning and child care task force. The task force shall be under the joint authority of the governor and the superintendent of public instruction who shall deliver a progress report on the work of the task force to the legislature by January 15, 2004, and who shall deliver a final report to the legislature by December 1, 2004.
(i) The task force shall develop a plan for the coordination of early learning and child care programs and services, including a plan for consolidating such programs and services, as appropriate.
(ii) The governor and the superintendent of public instruction, in consultation with the task force, shall create consistent early learning goals for children younger than school age that are aligned with K-12 standards.
(iii) The task force shall consist of seventeen members as follows:
(A) Five members recommended by the child care coordinating committee, jointly appointed by the governor and the superintendent of public instruction;
(B) Four members appointed by the governor;
(C) Four members appointed by the superintendent of public instruction; and
(D) Four members of the legislature, each of whom shall serve as ex officio, nonvoting members of the task force: One appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives; one appointed by the senate majority leader; one appointed by the house of representatives minority leader; and one appointed by the senate minority leader.
(iv) The governor and the superintendent of public instruction shall each appoint a cochair of the task force from among its membership.
(v) Initial appointments to the task force shall be made within thirty days of the effective date of this act. Vacancies in the membership of the task force shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments.
(vi) Nongovernmental members of the task force shall be reimbursed for travel expenses in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.
(e) The superintendent shall, in coordination with the department of health, develop a model nutritional policy for local school districts to consider when establishing food and nutrition policies. The model policy shall be based on current nutritional science and shall provide schools with options regarding the nutritional content of meals served in public schools, foods sold in competition with those meals, the content of course curricula regarding nutrition, and strategies to increase the physical activity of students. The superintendent shall distribute the policy to school districts and school directors for their consideration and use. On or before December 1, 2004, the superintendent shall report to appropriate policy committees of the legislature on the extent to which school districts have adopted a food and nutrition policy.
(2) STATEWIDE PROGRAMS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,915,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,276,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $66,405,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $84,596,000
The appropriations in this subsection are provided solely for the statewide programs specified in this subsection and are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(a) HEALTH AND SAFETY
(i) A maximum of $2,541,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and a maximum of $2,541,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided for a corps of nurses located at educational service districts, as determined by the superintendent of public instruction, to be dispatched to the most needy schools to provide direct care to students, health education, and training for school staff.
(ii) A maximum of $96,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and a maximum of $96,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided for the school safety center in the office of the superintendent of public instruction subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(A) The safety center shall: Disseminate successful models of school safety plans and cooperative efforts; provide assistance to schools to establish a comprehensive safe school plan; select models of cooperative efforts that have been proven successful; act as an information dissemination and resource center when an incident occurs in a school district either in Washington or in another state; coordinate activities relating to school safety; review and approve manuals and curricula used for school safety models and training; and develop and maintain a school safety information web site.
(B) The superintendent of public instruction shall participate in a school safety center advisory committee that includes representatives of educators, classified staff, principals, superintendents, administrators, the American society for industrial security, the state criminal justice training commission, and others deemed appropriate and approved by the school safety center advisory committee. Members of the committee shall be chosen by the groups they represent. In addition, the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs shall appoint representatives of law enforcement to participate on the school safety center advisory committee. The advisory committee shall select a chair.
(C) The school safety center advisory committee shall develop a training program, using the best practices in school safety, for all school safety personnel.
(iii) A maximum of $100,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and a maximum of $100,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided for a school safety training program provided by the criminal justice training commission subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(A) The criminal justice training commission with assistance of the school safety center advisory committee established in section 2(b)(iii) of this section shall develop manuals and curricula for a training program for all school safety personnel.
(B) The Washington state criminal justice training commission, in collaboration with the advisory committee, shall provide the school safety training for all school administrators and school safety personnel, including school safety personnel hired after the effective date of this section.
(iv) A maximum of $194,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004, a maximum of $194,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005, and $400,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation transferred from the department of health are provided for a program that provides grants to school districts for media campaigns promoting sexual abstinence and addressing the importance of delaying sexual activity, pregnancy, and childbearing until individuals are ready to nurture and support their children. Grants to the school districts shall be for projects that are substantially designed and produced by students. The grants shall require a local private sector match equal to one-half of the state grant, which may include in-kind contribution of technical or other assistance from consultants or firms involved in public relations, advertising, broadcasting, and graphics or video production or other related fields.
(v) $13,663,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation is provided for safe and drug free schools and communities grants for drug and violence prevention activities and strategies.
(vi) A maximum of $146,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and a maximum of $146,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided for a nonviolence and leadership training program provided by the institute for community leadership. The program shall provide the following:
(A) Statewide nonviolence leadership coaches training program for certification of educational employees and community members in nonviolence leadership workshops;
(B) Statewide leadership nonviolence student exchanges, training, and speaking opportunities for student workshop participants; and
(C) A request for proposal process, with up to 80 percent funding, for nonviolence leadership workshops serving at least 12 school districts with direct programming in 36 elementary, middle, and high schools throughout Washington state.
(b) TECHNOLOGY
A maximum of $1,939,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and a maximum of $1,939,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided for K-20 telecommunications network technical support in the K-12 sector to prevent system failures and avoid interruptions in school utilization of the data processing and video-conferencing capabilities of the network. These funds may be used to purchase engineering and advanced technical support for the network.
(c) GRANTS AND ALLOCATIONS
(i) $302,000 of the fiscal year 2004 appropriation and $603,000 of the fiscal year 2005 appropriation are provided solely for the special services pilot projects provided by Second Substitute House Bill No. 2012 (special services pilot program). The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall allocate these funds to the district or districts participating in the pilot program according to the provisions of section 2 subsection (4) of Second Substitute House Bill No. 2012. If Second Substitute House Bill No. 2012 is not enacted by June 30, 2003, these amounts shall lapse.
(ii) A maximum of $1,020,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and a maximum of $1,020,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided for alternative certification routes. Funds may be used by the professional educator standards board to continue existing alternative-route grant programs and to create new alternative-route programs in regions of the state with service shortages.
(iii) A maximum of $31,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and a maximum of $31,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided for operation of the Cispus environmental learning center.
(iv) A maximum of $1,224,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and a maximum of $1,224,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided for in-service training and educational programs conducted by the Pacific Science Center.
(v) A maximum of $1,079,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and a maximum of $1,079,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided for the Washington state leadership assistance for science education reform (LASER) regional partnership coordinated at the Pacific Science Center.
(vi) A maximum of $97,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and a maximum of $97,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided to support vocational student leadership organizations.
(vii) A maximum of $146,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and a maximum of $146,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided for the Washington civil liberties education program.
(viii) $1,433,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation is provided for the advanced placement fee program to increase opportunities for low-income students and under-represented populations to participate in advanced placement courses and to increase the capacity of schools to provide advanced placement courses to students.
(ix) $9,510,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation is provided for comprehensive school reform demonstration projects to provide grants to low-income schools for improving student achievement through adoption and implementation of research-based curricula and instructional programs.
(x) $12,977,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation is provided for 21st century learning center grants, providing after-school and inter-session activities for students.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 502. FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--FOR GENERAL APPORTIONMENT
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--GENERAL APPORTIONMENT
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,968,730,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,989,273,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,958,003,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) Each general fund fiscal year appropriation includes such funds as are necessary to complete the school year ending in the fiscal year and for prior fiscal year adjustments.
(2) Allocations for certificated staff salaries for the 2003-04 and 2004-05 school years shall be determined using formula-generated staff units calculated pursuant to this subsection. Staff allocations for small school enrollments in (d) through (f) of this subsection shall be reduced for vocational full-time equivalent enrollments. Staff allocations for small school enrollments in grades K-6 shall be the greater of that generated under (a) of this subsection, or under (d) and (e) of this subsection. Certificated staffing allocations shall be as follows:
(a) On the basis of each 1,000 average annual full-time equivalent enrollments, excluding full-time equivalent enrollment otherwise recognized for certificated staff unit allocations under (c) through (f) of this subsection:
(i) Four certificated administrative staff units per thousand full-time equivalent students in grades K-12;
(ii) 49 certificated instructional staff units per thousand full-time equivalent students in grades K-3;
(iii) Forty-six certificated instructional staff units per thousand full-time equivalent students in grades 4-12; and
(iv) An additional 4.2 certificated instructional staff units for grades K-3 and an additional 7.2 certificated instructional staff units for grade 4. Any funds allocated for the additional certificated units provided in this subsection (iv) shall not be considered as basic education funding;
(v) For class size reduction and expanded learning opportunities under the better schools program, an additional 0.8 certificated instructional staff units for grades K-4 per thousand full-time equivalent students. Funds allocated for these additional certificated units shall not be considered as basic education funding. The allocation may be used for reducing class sizes in grades K-4 or to provide additional classroom contact hours for kindergarten, before-and-after-school programs, weekend school programs, summer school programs, and intercession opportunities to assist elementary school students in meeting the essential academic learning requirements and student assessment performance standards. For purposes of this subsection, additional classroom contact hours provided by teachers beyond the normal school day under a supplemental contract shall be converted to a certificated full-time equivalent by dividing the classroom contact hours by 900.
(A) Funds provided under this subsection (2)(a)(iv) and (v) in excess of the amount required to maintain the statutory minimum ratio established under RCW 28A.150.260(2)(b) shall be allocated only if the district documents an actual ratio in grades K-4 equal to or greater than 54.0 certificated instructional staff per thousand full-time equivalent students. For any school district documenting a lower certificated instructional staff ratio, the allocation shall be based on the district's actual grades K-4 certificated instructional staff ratio achieved in that school year, or the statutory minimum ratio established under RCW 28A.150.260(2)(b), if greater;
(B) Districts at or above 51.0 certificated instructional staff per one thousand full-time equivalent students in grades K-4 may dedicate up to 1.3 of the 54.0 funding ratio to employ additional classified instructional assistants assigned to basic education classrooms in grades K-4. For purposes of documenting a district's staff ratio under this section, funds used by the district to employ additional classified instructional assistants shall be converted to a certificated staff equivalent and added to the district's actual certificated instructional staff ratio. Additional classified instructional assistants, for the purposes of this subsection, shall be determined using the 1989-90 school year as the base year;
(C) Any district maintaining a ratio in grades K-4 equal to or greater than 54.0 certificated instructional staff per thousand full-time equivalent students may use allocations generated under this subsection (2)(a)(iv) and (v) in excess of that required to maintain the minimum ratio established under RCW 28A.150.260(2)(b) to employ additional basic education certificated instructional staff or classified instructional assistants in grades 5-6. Funds allocated under this subsection (2)(a)(iv) and (v) shall only be expended to reduce class size in grades K-6. No more than 1.3 of the certificated instructional funding ratio amount may be expended for provision of classified instructional assistants;
(b) For school districts with a minimum enrollment of 250 full-time equivalent students whose full-time equivalent student enrollment count in a given month exceeds the first of the month full-time equivalent enrollment count by 5 percent, an additional state allocation of 110 percent of the share that such increased enrollment would have generated had such additional full-time equivalent students been included in the normal enrollment count for that particular month;
(c)(i) On the basis of full-time equivalent enrollment in:
(A) Vocational education programs approved by the superintendent of public instruction, a maximum of 0.92 certificated instructional staff units and 0.08 certificated administrative staff units for each 19.5 full-time equivalent vocational students; and
(B) Skills center programs meeting the standards for skills center funding established in January 1999 by the superintendent of public instruction, 0.92 certificated instructional staff units and 0.08 certificated administrative units for each 16.67 full-time equivalent vocational students;
(ii) Vocational full-time equivalent enrollment shall be reported on the same monthly basis as the enrollment for students eligible for basic support, and payments shall be adjusted for reported vocational enrollments on the same monthly basis as those adjustments for enrollment for students eligible for basic support; and
(iii) Indirect cost charges by a school district to vocational-secondary programs shall not exceed 15 percent of the combined basic education and vocational enhancement allocations of state funds;
(d) For districts enrolling not more than twenty-five average annual full-time equivalent students in grades K-8, and for small school plants within any school district which have been judged to be remote and necessary by the state board of education and enroll not more than twenty-five average annual full-time equivalent students in grades K-8:
(i) For those enrolling no students in grades 7 and 8, 1.76 certificated instructional staff units and 0.24 certificated administrative staff units for enrollment of not more than five students, plus one-twentieth of a certificated instructional staff unit for each additional student enrolled; and
(ii) For those enrolling students in grades 7 or 8, 1.68 certificated instructional staff units and 0.32 certificated administrative staff units for enrollment of not more than five students, plus one-tenth of a certificated instructional staff unit for each additional student enrolled;
(e) For specified enrollments in districts enrolling more than twenty-five but not more than one hundred average annual full-time equivalent students in grades K-8, and for small school plants within any school district which enroll more than twenty-five average annual full-time equivalent students in grades K-8 and have been judged to be remote and necessary by the state board of education:
(i) For enrollment of up to sixty annual average full-time equivalent students in grades K-6, 2.76 certificated instructional staff units and 0.24 certificated administrative staff units; and
(ii) For enrollment of up to twenty annual average full-time equivalent students in grades 7 and 8, 0.92 certificated instructional staff units and 0.08 certificated administrative staff units;
(f) For districts operating no more than two high schools with enrollments of less than three hundred average annual full-time equivalent students, for enrollment in grades 9-12 in each such school, other than alternative schools:
(i) For remote and necessary schools enrolling students in any grades 9-12 but no more than twenty-five average annual full-time equivalent students in grades K-12, four and one-half certificated instructional staff units and one-quarter of a certificated administrative staff unit;
(ii) For all other small high schools under this subsection, nine certificated instructional staff units and one-half of a certificated administrative staff unit for the first sixty average annual full time equivalent students, and additional staff units based on a ratio of 0.8732 certificated instructional staff units and 0.1268 certificated administrative staff units per each additional forty-three and one-half average annual full time equivalent students.
Units calculated under (f)(ii) of this subsection shall be reduced by certificated staff units at the rate of forty-six certificated instructional staff units and four certificated administrative staff units per thousand vocational full-time equivalent students;
(g) For each nonhigh school district having an enrollment of more than seventy annual average full-time equivalent students and less than one hundred eighty students, operating a grades K-8 program or a grades 1-8 program, an additional one-half of a certificated instructional staff unit; and
(h) For each nonhigh school district having an enrollment of more than fifty annual average full-time equivalent students and less than one hundred eighty students, operating a grades K-6 program or a grades 1-6 program, an additional one-half of a certificated instructional staff unit.
(3) Allocations for classified salaries for the 2003-04 and 2004-05 school years shall be calculated using formula-generated classified staff units determined as follows:
(a) For enrollments generating certificated staff unit allocations under subsection (2)(d) through (h) of this section, one classified staff unit for each three certificated staff units allocated under such subsections;
(b) For all other enrollment in grades K-12, including vocational full-time equivalent enrollments, one classified staff unit for each sixty average annual full-time equivalent students; and
(c) For each nonhigh school district with an enrollment of more than fifty annual average full-time equivalent students and less than one hundred eighty students, an additional one-half of a classified staff unit.
(4) Fringe benefit allocations shall be calculated at a rate of 9.68 percent in the 2003-04 school year and 9.68 percent in the 2004-05 school year for certificated salary allocations provided under subsection (2) of this section, and a rate of 12.24 percent in the 2003-04 school year and 12.24 percent in the 2004-05 school year for classified salary allocations provided under subsection (3) of this section.
(5) Insurance benefit allocations shall be calculated at the maintenance rate specified in section 504(2) of this act, based on the number of benefit units determined as follows:
(a) The number of certificated staff units determined in subsection (2) of this section; and
(b) The number of classified staff units determined in subsection (3) of this section multiplied by 1.152. This factor is intended to adjust allocations so that, for the purposes of distributing insurance benefits, full-time equivalent classified employees may be calculated on the basis of 1440 hours of work per year, with no individual employee counted as more than one full-time equivalent.
(6)(a) For nonemployee-related costs associated with each certificated staff unit allocated under subsection (2)(a), (b), and (d) through (h) of this section, there shall be provided a maximum of $8,785 per certificated staff unit in the 2003-04 school year and a maximum of $8,952 per certificated staff unit in the 2004-05 school year.
(b) For nonemployee-related costs associated with each vocational certificated staff unit allocated under subsection (2)(c)(i)(A) of this section, there shall be provided a maximum of $21,573 per certificated staff unit in the 2003-04 school year and a maximum of $21,983 per certificated staff unit in the 2004-05 school year.
(c) For nonemployee-related costs associated with each vocational certificated staff unit allocated under subsection (2)(c)(i)(B) of this section, there shall be provided a maximum of $16,739 per certificated staff unit in the 2003-04 school year and a maximum of $17,057 per certificated staff unit in the 2004-05 school year.
(7) Allocations for substitute costs for classroom teachers shall be distributed at a maintenance rate of $531.09 for the 2003-04 and 2004-05 school years per allocated classroom teachers exclusive of salary increase amounts provided in section 504 of this act. Solely for the purposes of this subsection, allocated classroom teachers shall be equal to the number of certificated instructional staff units allocated under subsection (2) of this section, multiplied by the ratio between the number of actual basic education certificated teachers and the number of actual basic education certificated instructional staff reported statewide for the prior school year.
(8) Any school district board of directors may petition the superintendent of public instruction by submission of a resolution adopted in a public meeting to reduce or delay any portion of its basic education allocation for any school year. The superintendent of public instruction shall approve such reduction or delay if it does not impair the district's financial condition. Any delay shall not be for more than two school years. Any reduction or delay shall have no impact on levy authority pursuant to RCW 84.52.0531 and local effort assistance pursuant to chapter 28A.500 RCW.
(9) The superintendent may distribute a maximum of $5,422,000 outside the basic education formula during fiscal years 2004 and 2005 as follows:
(a) For fire protection for school districts located in a fire protection district as now or hereafter established pursuant to chapter 52.04 RCW, a maximum of $495,000 may be expended in fiscal year 2004 and a maximum of $504,000 may be expended in fiscal year 2005;
(b) For summer vocational programs at skills centers, a maximum of $2,035,000 may be expended for the 2004 fiscal year and a maximum of $2,035,000 for the 2005 fiscal year; and
(c) A maximum of $353,000 may be expended for school district emergencies.
(10) For purposes of RCW 84.52.0531, the increase per full-time equivalent student is 3.4 percent from the 2002-03 school year to the 2003-04 school year and 2.5 percent from the 2003-04 school year to the 2004-05 school year.
(11) If two or more school districts consolidate and each district was receiving additional basic education formula staff units pursuant to subsection (2)(b) through (h) of this section, the following shall apply:
(a) For three school years following consolidation, the number of basic education formula staff units shall not be less than the number of basic education formula staff units received by the districts in the school year prior to the consolidation; and
(b) For the fourth through eighth school years following consolidation, the difference between the basic education formula staff units received by the districts for the school year prior to consolidation and the basic education formula staff units after consolidation pursuant to subsection (2)(a) through (h) of this section shall be reduced in increments of twenty percent per year.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 503. FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--BASIC EDUCATION EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION.
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--BASIC EDUCATION EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION
(1) The following calculations determine the salaries used in the general fund allocations for certificated instructional, certificated administrative, and classified staff units under section 502 of this act:
(a) Salary allocations for certificated instructional staff units shall be determined for each district by multiplying the district's certificated instructional total base salary shown on LEAP Document 12E by the district's average staff mix factor for certificated instructional staff in that school year, computed using LEAP Document 1S; and
(b) Salary allocations for certificated administrative staff units and classified staff units for each district shall be based on the district's certificated administrative and classified salary allocation amounts shown on LEAP Document 12E.
(2) For the purposes of this section:
(a) "LEAP Document 1S" means the computerized tabulation establishing staff mix factors for certificated instructional staff according to education and years of experience, as developed by the legislative evaluation and accountability program committee on March 25, 1999, at 16:55 hours; and
(b) "LEAP Document 12E" means the computerized tabulation of 2003-04 and 2004-05 school year salary allocations for certificated administrative staff and classified staff and derived and total base salaries for certificated instructional staff as developed by the legislative evaluation and accountability program committee on April 24, 2003, at 04:09 hours.
(3) Incremental fringe benefit factors shall be applied to salary adjustments at a rate of 9.04 percent for school year 2003-04 and 9.04 percent for school year 2004-05 for certificated staff and for classified staff 8.74 percent for school year 2003-04 and 8.74 percent for the 2004-05 school year.
(4)(a) Pursuant to RCW 28A.150.410, the following state-wide salary allocation schedules for certificated instructional staff are established for basic education salary allocations:
K-12 Salary Allocation Schedule For Certificated Instructional Staff
For School Year 2003-04
Years of Service |
BA |
BA+15 |
BA+30 |
BA+45 |
BA+90 |
BA+135 |
MA |
MA+45 |
MA+90 or Ph.D. |
0 |
28,300 |
29,064 |
29,856 |
30,649 |
33,196 |
34,836 |
33,929 |
36,476 |
38118 |
1 |
28,680 |
29,455 |
30,257 |
31,086 |
33,659 |
35,291 |
34,306 |
36,879 |
38510 |
2 |
29,327 |
30,117 |
30,936 |
31,837 |
34,428 |
36,093 |
35,025 |
37,616 |
39280 |
3 |
30,293 |
31,107 |
31,950 |
32,899 |
35,536 |
37,274 |
36,089 |
38,725 |
40464 |
4 |
30,975 |
31,833 |
32,690 |
33,681 |
36,360 |
38,129 |
36,840 |
39,519 |
41288 |
5 |
31,682 |
32,553 |
33,427 |
34,483 |
37,179 |
39,001 |
37,610 |
40,307 |
42129 |
6 |
32,091 |
32,943 |
33,847 |
34,956 |
37,639 |
39,470 |
38,023 |
40,706 |
42537 |
7 |
33,139 |
34,012 |
34,937 |
36,118 |
38,868 |
40,769 |
39,185 |
41,934 |
43836 |
8 |
34,202 |
35,122 |
36,069 |
37,348 |
40,135 |
42,106 |
40,414 |
43,202 |
45172 |
9 |
|
36,272 |
37,266 |
38,591 |
41,443 |
43,481 |
41,656 |
44,510 |
46548 |
10 |
|
|
38,477 |
39,898 |
42,788 |
44,894 |
42,964 |
45,855 |
47960 |
11 |
|
|
|
41,243 |
44,196 |
46,344 |
44,309 |
47,263 |
49410 |
12 |
|
|
|
42,545 |
45,642 |
47,854 |
45,707 |
48,708 |
50921 |
13 |
|
|
|
|
47,123 |
49,401 |
47,154 |
50,189 |
52467 |
14 |
|
|
|
|
48,611 |
51,006 |
48,644 |
51,775 |
54073 |
15 |
|
|
|
|
49,876 |
52,333 |
49,908 |
53,121 |
55479 |
16 or more |
|
|
|
|
50,873 |
53,379 |
50,906 |
54,183 |
56588 |
K-12 Salary Allocation Schedule For Certificated Instructional Staff
For School Year 2004-05
Years of Service |
BA |
BA+15 |
BA+30 |
BA+45 |
BA+90 |
BA+135 |
MA |
MA+45 |
MA+90 or Ph.D. |
0 |
28,866 |
29,645 |
30,453 |
31,262 |
33,860 |
35,533 |
34,608 |
37206 |
38880 |
1 |
29,254 |
30,044 |
30,862 |
31,708 |
34,332 |
35,996 |
34,993 |
37,616 |
39281 |
2 |
29,913 |
30,720 |
31,554 |
32,473 |
35,116 |
36,815 |
35,726 |
38,368 |
40066 |
3 |
30,898 |
31,730 |
32,589 |
33,557 |
36,247 |
38,019 |
36,811 |
39,499 |
41273 |
4 |
31,594 |
32,470 |
33,343 |
34,354 |
37,087 |
38,891 |
37,576 |
40,309 |
42113 |
5 |
32,316 |
33,205 |
34,096 |
35,172 |
37,923 |
39,781 |
38,363 |
41,113 |
42972 |
6 |
32,733 |
33,602 |
34,523 |
35,656 |
38,392 |
40,260 |
38,783 |
41,520 |
43388 |
7 |
33,802 |
34,692 |
35,636 |
36,841 |
39,645 |
41,585 |
39,968 |
42,773 |
44713 |
8 |
34,886 |
35,825 |
36,791 |
38,095 |
40,938 |
42,948 |
41,223 |
44,066 |
46076 |
9 |
|
36,998 |
38,011 |
39,363 |
42,272 |
44,351 |
42,490 |
45,400 |
47479 |
10 |
|
|
39,247 |
40,696 |
43,644 |
45,792 |
43,824 |
46,772 |
48919 |
11 |
|
|
|
42,068 |
45,080 |
47,270 |
45,195 |
48,208 |
50398 |
12 |
|
|
|
43,396 |
46,555 |
48,811 |
46,621 |
49,682 |
51939 |
13 |
|
|
|
|
48,065 |
50,389 |
48,097 |
51,193 |
53517 |
14 |
|
|
|
|
49,584 |
52,026 |
49,617 |
52,810 |
55154 |
15 |
|
|
|
|
50,873 |
53,379 |
50,906 |
54,183 |
56588 |
16 or more |
|
|
|
|
51,891 |
54,446 |
51,924 |
55,267 |
57720 |
(b) As used in this subsection, the column headings "BA+(N)" refer to the number of credits earned since receiving the baccalaureate degree.
(c) For credits earned after the baccalaureate degree but before the masters degree, any credits in excess of forty-five credits may be counted after the masters degree. Thus, as used in this subsection, the column headings "MA+(N)" refer to the total of:
(i) Credits earned since receiving the masters degree; and
(ii) Any credits in excess of forty-five credits that were earned after the baccalaureate degree but before the masters degree.
(5) For the purposes of this section:
(a) "BA" means a baccalaureate degree.
(b) "MA" means a masters degree.
(c) "PHD" means a doctorate degree.
(d) "Years of service" shall be calculated under the same rules adopted by the superintendent of public instruction.
(e) "Credits" means college quarter hour credits and equivalent in-service credits computed in accordance with RCW 28A.415.020 and 28A.415.023.
(6) No more than ninety college quarter-hour credits received by any employee after the baccalaureate degree may be used to determine compensation allocations under the state salary allocation schedule and LEAP documents referenced in this act, or any replacement schedules and documents, unless:
(a) The employee has a masters degree; or
(b) The credits were used in generating state salary allocations before January 1, 1992.
(7) The certificated instructional staff base salary specified for each district in LEAP Document 12E and the salary schedules in subsection (4)(a) of this section include two learning improvement days. A school district is eligible for the learning improvement day funds only if the learning improvement days have been added to the 180-day contract year. If fewer days are added, the additional learning improvement allocation shall be adjusted accordingly. The additional days shall be for activities related to improving student learning consistent with education reform implementation, and shall not be considered part of basic education. The length of a learning improvement day shall not be less than the length of a full day under the base contract. The superintendent of public instruction shall ensure that school districts adhere to the intent and purposes of this subsection.
(8) The salary allocation schedules established in this section are for allocation purposes only except as provided in RCW 28A.400.200(2).
NEW SECTION. Sec. 504. FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--FOR SCHOOL EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--SCHOOL EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32,025,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $169,516,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$877,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $202,418,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) A total of $58,757,000 is provided for a cost of living adjustment for state formula staff units of 2.0 percent effective September 1, 2004. The appropriations include associated incremental fringe benefit allocations at rates of 9.04 percent for certificated staff and 8.74 percent for classified staff.
(a) The appropriations in this section include the increased portion of salaries and incremental fringe benefits for all relevant state-funded school programs in part V of this act. Salary adjustments for state employees in the office of superintendent of public instruction and the education reform program are provided in part VII of this act. Increases for general apportionment (basic education) are based on the salary allocation schedules and methodology in section 502 of this act. Increases for special education result from increases in each district's basic education allocation per student. Increases for educational service districts and institutional education programs are determined by the superintendent of public instruction using the methodology for general apportionment salaries and benefits in section 502 of this act.
(b) The appropriations in this section provide cost-of-living and incremental fringe benefit allocations based on formula adjustments effective September 1, 2004, as follows:
|
|
School Year |
||
|
|
2004-05 |
||
Pupil Transportation (per weighted pupil mile) |
|
|
$0.45 |
|
Highly Capable (per formula student) |
|
|
$4.83 |
|
Transitional Bilingual Education (per eligible bilingual student) |
|
|
$12.95 |
|
Learning Assistance (per entitlement unit) |
|
|
$6.43 |
|
Substitute Teacher (allocation per teacher, section 502(7)) |
|
|
$10.62 |
|
(2) $143,661,000 is provided for adjustments to insurance benefit allocations. The maintenance rate for insurance benefit allocations is $457.07 per month for the 2003-04 and 2004-05 school years. The appropriations in this section provide for a rate increase to $496.69 per month for the 2003-04 school year and $584.69 per month for the 2004-05 school year at the following rates:
|
School Year |
|||
|
2003-04 |
2004-05 |
||
Pupil Transportation (per weighted pupil mile) |
$0.36 |
|
$1.16 |
|
Highly Capable (per formula student) |
$2.44 |
|
$7.86 |
|
Transitional Bilingual Education (per eligible bilingual student) |
$6.41 |
|
$20.66 |
|
Learning Assistance (per entitlement unit) |
$5.04 |
|
$16.24 |
|
(3) The rates specified in this section are subject to revision each year by the legislature.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 505. FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--FOR PUPIL TRANSPORTATION
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--PUPIL TRANSPORTATION
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $209,708,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $212,893,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $422,601,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) Each general fund fiscal year appropriation includes such funds as are necessary to complete the school year ending in the fiscal year and for prior fiscal year adjustments.
(2) A maximum of $768,000 of this fiscal year 2004 appropriation and a maximum of $782,000 of the fiscal year 2005 appropriation may be expended for regional transportation coordinators and related activities. The transportation coordinators shall ensure that data submitted by school districts for state transportation funding shall, to the greatest extent practical, reflect the actual transportation activity of each district.
(3) $5,000 of the fiscal year 2004 appropriation and $5,000 of the fiscal year 2005 appropriation are provided solely for the transportation of students enrolled in "choice" programs. Transportation shall be limited to low-income students who are transferring to "choice" programs solely for educational reasons.
(4) Allocations for transportation of students shall be based on reimbursement rates of $39.20 per weighted mile in the 2003-04 school year and $39.43 per weighted mile in the 2004-05 school year exclusive of salary and benefit adjustments provided in section 504 of this act. Allocations for transportation of students transported more than one radius mile shall be based on weighted miles as determined by superintendent of public instruction multiplied by the per mile reimbursement rates for the school year pursuant to the formulas adopted by the superintendent of public instruction. Allocations for transportation of students living within one radius mile shall be based on the number of enrolled students in grades kindergarten through five living within one radius mile of their assigned school multiplied by the per mile reimbursement rate for the school year multiplied by 1.29.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 506. FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--FOR SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE PROGRAMS
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE PROGRAMS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,100,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,100,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $272,069,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $278,269,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $3,000,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $3,000,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided for state matching money for federal child nutrition programs.
(2) $100,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $100,000 of the 2005 fiscal year appropriation are provided for summer food programs for children in low-income areas.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 507. FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $433,457,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $425,257,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $409,861,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,268,575,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) Funding for special education programs is provided on an excess cost basis, pursuant to RCW 28A.150.390. School districts shall ensure that special education students as a class receive their full share of the general apportionment allocation accruing through sections 502 and 504 of this act. To the extent a school district cannot provide an appropriate education for special education students under chapter 28A.155 RCW through the general apportionment allocation, it shall provide services through the special education excess cost allocation funded in this section.
(2)(a) The superintendent of public instruction shall use the excess cost methodology developed and implemented for the 2001-02 school year using the S-275 personnel reporting system and all related accounting requirements to ensure that:
(i) Special education students are basic education students first;
(ii) As a class, special education students are entitled to the full basic education allocation; and
(iii) Special education students are basic education students for the entire school day.
(b) The S-275 and accounting changes in effect since the 2001-02 school year shall supercede any prior excess cost methodologies and shall be required of all school districts.
(3) Each fiscal year appropriation includes such funds as are necessary to complete the school year ending in the fiscal year and for prior fiscal year adjustments.
(4) The superintendent of public instruction shall distribute state and federal funds to school districts based on two categories: The optional birth through age two program for special education eligible developmentally delayed infants and toddlers, and the mandatory special education program for special education eligible students ages three to twenty-one. A "special education eligible student" means a student receiving specially designed instruction in accordance with a properly formulated individualized education program.
(5)(a) For the 2003-04 and 2004-05 school years, the superintendent shall make allocations to each district based on the sum of:
(i) A district's annual average headcount enrollment of developmentally delayed infants and toddlers ages birth through two, multiplied by the district's average basic education allocation per full-time equivalent student, multiplied by 1.15; and
(ii) A district's annual average full-time equivalent basic education enrollment multiplied by the funded enrollment percent determined pursuant to subsection (6)(b) of this section, multiplied by the district's average basic education allocation per full-time equivalent student multiplied by 0.9309.
(b) For purposes of this subsection, "average basic education allocation per full-time equivalent student" for a district shall be based on the staffing ratios required by RCW 28A.150.260 and shall not include enhancements, secondary vocational education, or small schools.
(6) The definitions in this subsection apply throughout this section.
(a) "Annual average full-time equivalent basic education enrollment" means the resident enrollment including students enrolled through choice (RCW 28A.225.225) and students from nonhigh districts (RCW 28A.225.210) and excluding students residing in another district enrolled as part of an interdistrict cooperative program (RCW 28A.225.250).
(b) "Enrollment percent" means the district's resident special education annual average enrollment, excluding the birth through age two enrollment, as a percent of the district's annual average full-time equivalent basic education enrollment.
Each district's general fund--state funded special education enrollment shall be the lesser of the district's actual enrollment percent or 12.7 percent. Increases in enrollment percent from 12.7 percent to 13.0 percent shall be funded from the general fund--federal appropriation.
(7) At the request of any interdistrict cooperative of at least 15 districts in which all excess cost services for special education students of the districts are provided by the cooperative, the maximum enrollment percent shall be calculated in accordance with subsection (6)(b) of this section, and shall be calculated in the aggregate rather than individual district units. For purposes of this subsection, the average basic education allocation per full-time equivalent student shall be calculated in the aggregate rather than individual district units.
(8) To the extent necessary, $25,746,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation is provided for safety net awards for districts with demonstrated needs for state special education funding beyond the amounts provided in subsection (5) of this section. If safety net awards exceed the amount appropriated in this subsection (8), the superintendent shall expend all available federal discretionary funds necessary to meet this need. Safety net funds shall be awarded by the state safety net oversight committee subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(a) The committee shall consider unmet needs for districts that can convincingly demonstrate that all legitimate expenditures for special education exceed all available revenues from state funding formulas. In the determination of need, the committee shall also consider additional available revenues from federal and local sources. Differences in program costs attributable to district philosophy, service delivery choice, or accounting practices are not a legitimate basis for safety net awards.
(b) The committee shall then consider the extraordinary high cost needs of one or more individual special education students. Differences in costs attributable to district philosophy, service delivery choice, or accounting practices are not a legitimate basis for safety net awards.
(c) The maximum allowable indirect cost for calculating safety net eligibility may not exceed the federal restricted indirect cost rate for the district plus one percent.
(d) Safety net awards shall be adjusted based on the percent of potential medicaid eligible students billed as calculated by the superintendent in accordance with chapter 318, Laws of 1999.
(e) Safety net awards must be adjusted for any audit findings or exceptions related to special education funding.
(9) The superintendent of public instruction may adopt such rules and procedures as are necessary to administer the special education funding and safety net award process. Prior to revising any standards, procedures, or rules, the superintendent shall consult with the office of financial management and the fiscal committees of the legislature.
(10) The safety net oversight committee appointed by the superintendent of public instruction shall consist of:
(a) One staff from the office of superintendent of public instruction;
(b) Staff of the office of the state auditor; and
(c) One or more representatives from school districts or educational service districts knowledgeable of special education programs and funding.
(11) A maximum of $678,000 may be expended from the general fund--state appropriations to fund 5.43 full-time equivalent teachers and 2.1 full-time equivalent aides at children's orthopedic hospital and medical center. This amount is in lieu of money provided through the home and hospital allocation and the special education program.
(12) $1,000,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation is provided for projects to provide special education students with appropriate job and independent living skills, including work experience where possible, to facilitate their successful transition out of the public school system. The funds provided by this subsection shall be from federal discretionary grants.
(13) The superintendent shall maintain the percentage of federal flow-through to school districts at 85 percent. In addition to other purposes, school districts may use increased federal funds for high-cost students, for purchasing regional special education services from educational service districts, and for staff development activities particularly relating to inclusion issues.
(14) A maximum of $1,200,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation may be expended by the superintendent for projects related to use of inclusion strategies by school districts for provision of special education services. The superintendent shall prepare an information database on laws, best practices, examples of programs, and recommended resources. The information may be disseminated in a variety of ways, including workshops and other staff development activities.
(15) A school district may carry over from one year to the next year up to 10 percent of general fund--state funds allocated under this program; however, carry over funds shall be expended in the special education program.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 508. FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--TRAFFIC SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Public Safety and Education Account Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,456,000
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The appropriation shall lapse if House Bill No. 1796 (driver's education funding) is not enacted by June 30, 2003.
(2) If House Bill No. 1796 is enacted by June 30, 2003, districts shall receive the following allocations: The maximum allocation to provide tuition assistance for students eligible for free and reduced price lunch who complete the program shall be $169.78 per eligible student in the 2003-04 school year and $182.14 per eligible student in the 2004-05 school year.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 509. FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICE DISTRICTS
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--EDUCATIONAL SERVICE DISTRICTS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,537,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,537,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,074,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The educational service districts shall continue to furnish financial services required by the superintendent of public instruction and RCW 28A.310.190 (3) and (4).
(2) The educational service districts, at the request of the state board of education pursuant to RCW 28A.310.010 and 28A.310.340, may receive and screen applications for school accreditation, conduct school accreditation site visits pursuant to state board of education rules, and submit to the state board of education post-site visit recommendations for school accreditation. The educational service districts may assess a cooperative service fee to recover actual plus reasonable indirect costs for the purposes of this subsection.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 510. FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--FOR LOCAL EFFORT ASSISTANCE
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--LOCAL EFFORT ASSISTANCE
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $157,075,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $157,444,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $314,519,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 511. FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--FOR INSTITUTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--INSTITUTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,596,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,092,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37,688,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) Each general fund--state fiscal year appropriation includes such funds as are necessary to complete the school year ending in the fiscal year and for prior fiscal year adjustments.
(2) State funding provided under this section is based on salaries and other expenditures for a 220-day school year. The superintendent of public instruction shall monitor school district expenditure plans for institutional education programs to ensure that districts plan for a full-time summer program.
(3) State funding for each institutional education program shall be based on the institution's annual average full-time equivalent student enrollment. Staffing ratios for each category of institution shall remain the same as those funded in the 1995-97 biennium.
(4) The funded staffing ratios for education programs for juveniles age 18 or less in department of corrections facilities shall be the same as those provided in the 1997-99 biennium.
(5) $279,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $286,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely to maintain at least one certificated instructional staff and related support services at an institution whenever the K-12 enrollment is not sufficient to support one full-time equivalent certificated instructional staff to furnish the educational program. The following types of institutions are included: Residential programs under the department of social and health services for developmentally disabled juveniles, programs for juveniles under the department of corrections, and programs for juveniles under the juvenile rehabilitation administration.
(6) Ten percent of the funds allocated for each institution may be carried over from one year to the next.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 512. FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--FOR PROGRAMS FOR HIGHLY CAPABLE STUDENTS
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--PROGRAMS FOR HIGHLY CAPABLE STUDENTS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,597,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,614,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,211,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) Each general fund fiscal year appropriation includes such funds as are necessary to complete the school year ending in the fiscal year and for prior fiscal year adjustments.
(2) Allocations for school district programs for highly capable students shall be distributed at a maximum rate of $334.89 per funded student for the 2003-04 school year and $334.89 per funded student for the 2004-05 school year, exclusive of salary and benefit adjustments pursuant to section 504 of this act. The number of funded students shall be a maximum of two percent of each district's full-time equivalent basic education enrollment.
(3) $170,000 of the fiscal year 2004 appropriation and $170,000 of the fiscal year 2005 appropriation are provided for the centrum program at Fort Worden state park.
(4) $90,000 of the fiscal year 2004 appropriation and $90,000 of the fiscal year 2005 appropriation are provided for the Washington destination imagination network and future problem-solving programs.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 513. FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--FOR MISCELLANEOUS PURPOSES UNDER THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ACT AND THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL--IMPROVEMENT--NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $46,198,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 514. FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--EDUCATION REFORM PROGRAMS
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--EDUCATION REFORM PROGRAMS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $38,083,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35,979,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $128,402,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $202,464,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $310,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $310,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the academic achievement and accountability commission.
(2) $16,542,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004, $13,504,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005, and $15,455,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation are provided solely for development and implementation of the Washington assessments of student learning. Of the general fund--state amounts provided:
(a) $419,000 in fiscal year 2004 and $629,000 in fiscal year 2005 are for providing high school students who are not successful in one or more content areas of the Washington assessment of student learning the opportunity to retake the test; developing alternative assessments; and a task force on best practices to provide additional assistance to students, as provided in Second Substitute House Bill No. 2124 (high school requirements). If Second Substitute House Bill No. 2124 is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amounts in this subsection (a) shall lapse.
(b) $450,000 in fiscal year 2004 is for independent research on the alignment and technical review of the reading, writing, and science content areas of the Washington assessment of student learning, as provided by Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2195 (state academic standards). If Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2195 is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amount in this subsection (b) shall lapse.
(3) $548,000 of the fiscal year 2004 general fund--state appropriation and $548,000 of the fiscal year 2005 general fund--state appropriation are provided solely for training of paraprofessional classroom assistants and certificated staff who work with classroom assistants as provided in RCW 28A.415.310.
(4) $2,348,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $2,348,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for mentor teacher assistance, including state support activities, under RCW 28A.415.250 and 28A.415.260, and for a mentor academy. Up to $200,000 of the amount in this subsection may be used each fiscal year to operate a mentor academy to help districts provide effective training for peer mentors. Funds for the teacher assistance program shall be allocated to school districts based on the number of first year beginning teachers.
(a) A teacher assistance program is a program that provides to a first year beginning teacher peer mentor services that include but are not limited to:
(i) An orientation process and individualized assistance to help beginning teachers who have been hired prior to the start of the school year prepare for the start of a school year;
(ii) The assignment of a peer mentor whose responsibilities to the beginning teacher include but are not limited to constructive feedback, the modeling of instructional strategies, and frequent meetings and other forms of contact;
(iii) The provision by peer mentors of strategies, training, and guidance in critical areas such as classroom management, student discipline, curriculum management, instructional skill, assessment, communication skills, and professional conduct. A district may provide these components through a variety of means including one-on-one contact and workshops offered by peer mentors to groups, including cohort groups, of beginning teachers;
(iv) The provision of release time, substitutes, mentor training in observation techniques, and other measures for both peer mentors and beginning teachers, to allow each an adequate amount of time to observe the other and to provide the classroom experience that each needs to work together effectively;
(v) Assistance in the incorporation of the essential academic learning requirements into instructional plans and in the development of complex teaching strategies, including strategies to raise the achievement of students with diverse learning styles and backgrounds; and
(vi) Guidance and assistance in the development and implementation of a professional growth plan. The plan shall include a professional self-evaluation component and one or more informal performance assessments. A peer mentor may not be involved in any evaluation under RCW 28A.405.100 of a beginning teacher whom the peer mentor has assisted through this program.
(b) In addition to the services provided in (a) of this subsection, an eligible peer mentor program shall include but is not limited to the following components:
(i) Strong collaboration among the peer mentor, the beginning teacher's principal, and the beginning teacher;
(ii) Stipends for peer mentors and, at the option of a district, for beginning teachers. The stipends shall not be deemed compensation for the purposes of salary lid compliance under RCW 28A.400.200 and are not subject to the continuing contract provisions of Title 28A RCW; and
(iii) To the extent that resources are available for this purpose and that assistance to beginning teachers is not adversely impacted, the program may serve second year and more experienced teachers who request the assistance of peer mentors.
(5) $1,959,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $1,959,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for improving technology infrastructure, monitoring and reporting on school district technology development, promoting standards for school district technology, promoting statewide coordination and planning for technology development, and providing regional educational technology support centers, including state support activities, under chapter 28A.650 RCW. The superintendent of public instruction shall coordinate a process to facilitate the evaluation and provision of online curriculum courses to school districts which includes the following: Creation of a general listing of the types of available online curriculum courses; a survey conducted by each regional educational technology support center of school districts in its region regarding the types of online curriculum courses desired by school districts; a process to evaluate and recommend to school districts the best online courses in terms of curriculum, student performance, and cost; and assistance to school districts in procuring and providing the courses to students.
(6) $3,594,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $3,594,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for grants to school districts to provide a continuum of care for children and families to help children become ready to learn. Grant proposals from school districts shall contain local plans designed collaboratively with community service providers. If a continuum of care program exists in the area in which the school district is located, the local plan shall provide for coordination with existing programs to the greatest extent possible. Grant funds shall be allocated pursuant to RCW 70.190.040.
(7) $2,500,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $2,500,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the meals for kids program under RCW 28A.235.145 through 28A.235.155.
(8) $705,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $705,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the leadership internship program for superintendents, principals, and program administrators.
(9) A maximum of $480,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and a maximum of $480,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided for summer accountability institutes offered by the superintendent of public instruction and the academic achievement and accountability commission. The institutes shall provide school district staff with training in the analysis of student assessment data, information regarding successful district and school teaching models, research on curriculum and instruction, and planning tools for districts to improve instruction in reading, mathematics, language arts, and guidance and counseling.
(10) $3,713,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $3,713,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the Washington reading corps subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(a) Grants shall be allocated to schools and school districts to implement proven, research-based mentoring and tutoring programs in reading for low-performing students in grades K-6. If the grant is made to a school district, the principals of schools enrolling targeted students shall be consulted concerning design and implementation of the program.
(b) The programs may be implemented before, after, or during the regular school day, or on Saturdays, summer, intercessions, or other vacation periods.
(c) Two or more schools may combine their Washington reading corps programs.
(d) A program is eligible for a grant if it meets the following conditions:
(i) The program employs methods of teaching and student learning based on reliable reading/literacy research and effective practices;
(ii) The program design is comprehensive and includes instruction, on-going student assessment, professional development, parental/community involvement, and program management aligned with the school's reading curriculum;
(iii) It provides quality professional development and training for teachers, staff, and volunteer mentors and tutors;
(iv) It has measurable goals for student reading aligned with the essential academic learning requirements; and
(v) It contains an evaluation component to determine the effectiveness of the program.
(e) Funding priority shall be given to low-performing schools.
(f) Beginning and end-of-program testing data shall be available to determine the effectiveness of funded programs and practices. Common evaluative criteria across programs, such as grade-level improvements shall be available for each reading corps program. The superintendent of public instruction shall provide program evaluations to the governor and the appropriate committees of the legislature. Administrative and evaluation costs may be assessed from the annual appropriation for the program.
(g) Grants provided under this section may be used by schools and school districts for expenditures from September 2003 through August 31, 2005.
(11) $1,564,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $2,497,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for salary bonuses for teachers who attain certification by the national board for professional teaching standards, subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(a) Teachers who hold a valid certificate from the national board during the 2003-04 or 2004-05 school years shall receive an annual bonus not to exceed $3,500 in each of these school years in which they hold a national board certificate.
(b) The annual bonus shall be paid in a lump sum amount and shall not be included in the definition of "earnable compensation" under RCW 41.32.010(10).
(12) $313,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $313,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for a principal support program. The office of the superintendent of public instruction may contract with an independent organization to administer the program. The program shall include: (a) Development of an individualized professional growth plan for a new principal or principal candidate; and (b) participation of a mentor principal who works over a period of between one and three years with the new principal or principal candidate to help him or her build the skills identified as critical to the success of the professional growth plan.
(13) $70,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $70,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the second grade reading test. The funds shall be expended for assessment training for new second grade teachers and replacement of assessment materials.
(14) $266,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $266,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided for the superintendent to assist schools in implementing high academic standards, aligning curriculum with these standards, and training teachers to use assessments to improve student learning. Funds may also be used to increase community and parental awareness of education reform.
(15) $126,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $126,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided for the development and posting of web-based instructional tools, assessment data, and other information that assists schools and teachers implementing higher academic standards.
(16) $3,046,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $3,046,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely to the office of the superintendent of public instruction for focused assistance. The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall conduct educational audits of low-performing schools and enter into performance agreements between school districts and the office to implement the recommendations of the audit and the community. Each educational audit shall include recommendations for best practices and ways to address identified needs and shall be presented to the community in a public meeting to seek input on ways to implement the audit and its recommendations.
(17) $87,901,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation is provided for preparing, training, and recruiting high quality teachers and principals under Title II of the no child left behind act.
(18) $25,046,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation is provided for the reading first program under Title I of the no child left behind act.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 515. FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--FOR TRANSITIONAL BILINGUAL PROGRAMS
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--TRANSITIONAL BILINGUAL PROGRAMS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49,791,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $52,062,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $46,309,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $148,162,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) Each general fund fiscal year appropriation includes such funds as are necessary to complete the school year ending in the fiscal year and for prior fiscal year adjustments.
(2) The superintendent shall distribute a maximum of $725.11 per eligible bilingual student in the 2003-04 school year and $725.11 in the 2004-05 school year, exclusive of salary and benefit adjustments provided in section 504 of this act.
(3) The superintendent may withhold up to $700,000 in school year 2003-04 and up to $700,000 in school year 2004-05, and adjust the per eligible pupil rates in subsection (2) of this section accordingly, for the central provision of assessments as provided in RCW 28A.180.090 (1) and (2).
(4) $70,000 of the amounts appropriated in this section are provided solely to develop a system for the tracking of current and former transitional bilingual program students.
(5) The general fund--federal appropriation in this section is provided for migrant education under Title I Part C and English language acquisition, and language enhancement grants under Title III of the elementary and secondary education act.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 516. FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--FOR THE LEARNING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--LEARNING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $65,384,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64,049,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $307,178,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $436,611,000
(1) The general fund--state appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(a) Each general fund--state fiscal year appropriation includes such funds as are necessary to complete the school year ending in the fiscal year and for prior fiscal year adjustments.
(b) Funding for school district learning assistance programs shall be allocated at maximum rates of $432.14 per funded unit for the 2003-04 school year and $433.01 per funded unit for the 2004-05 school year exclusive of salary and benefit adjustments provided under section 504 of this act.
(c) For purposes of this section, "test results" refers to the district results from the norm-referenced test administered in the specified grade level. The norm-referenced test results used for the third and sixth grade calculations shall be consistent with the third and sixth grade tests required under RCW 28A.230.190 and 28A.230.193.
(d) A school district's general fund--state funded units shall be the sum of the following:
(i) The district's full-time equivalent enrollment in grades K-6, multiplied by the 5-year average 4th grade lowest quartile test results as adjusted for funding purposes in the school years prior to 1999-2000, multiplied by 0.82. As the 3rd grade test becomes available, it shall be phased into the 5-year average on a 1-year lag;
(ii) The district's full-time equivalent enrollment in grades 7-9, multiplied by the 5-year average 8th grade lowest quartile test results as adjusted for funding purposes in the school years prior to 1999-2000, multiplied by 0.82. As the 6th grade test becomes available, it shall be phased into the 5-year average for these grades on a 1-year lag;
(iii) The district's full-time equivalent enrollment in grades 10-11 multiplied by the 5-year average 11th grade lowest quartile test results, multiplied by 0.82. As the 9th grade test becomes available, it shall be phased into the 5-year average for these grades on a 1-year lag;
(iv) If, in the prior school year, the district's percentage of October headcount enrollment in grades K-12 eligible for free and reduced price lunch exceeded the state average, subtract the state average percentage of students eligible for free and reduced price lunch from the district's percentage and multiply the result by the district's K-12 annual average full-time equivalent enrollment for the current school year multiplied by 22.3 percent; and
(v) In addition to amounts allocated under (d) of this subsection, for school districts in which the effective Title I Part A (basic program) increase is insufficient to cover the formula change in the multiplier from .92 to .82, a state allocation shall be provided that, when combined with the effective increase in federal Title I Part A (basic program) funds from the 2001-02 school year, is sufficient to cover this amount. The effective Title I Part A (basic program) increase is the current school year federal Title I Part A (basic program) allocation minus the 2001-02 school year federal Title I Part A (basic program) allocation, after the 2001-02 Title I Part A allocation has been inflated by three percent.
(2) The general fund--federal appropriation in this section is provided for Title I Part A allocations of the no child left behind act of 2001.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 517. FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--FOR STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION--STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM
Student Achievement Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $203,123,000
Student Achievement Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $240,010,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $443,133,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) Funding for school district student achievement programs shall be allocated at a maximum rate of $211.67 per FTE student for the 2003-04 school year and $300.00 per FTE student for the 2004-05 school year. For the purposes of this section and in accordance with RCW 84.52.068, FTE student refers to the annual average full-time equivalent enrollment of the school district in grades kindergarten through twelve for the prior school year.
(2) The appropriation is allocated for the following uses as specified in RCW 28A.505.210:
(a) To reduce class size by hiring certificated elementary classroom teachers in grades K-4 and paying nonemployee-related costs associated with those new teachers;
(b) To make selected reductions in class size in grades 5-12, such as small high school writing classes;
(c) To provide extended learning opportunities to improve student academic achievement in grades K-12, including, but not limited to, extended school year, extended school day, before-and-after-school programs, special tutoring programs, weekend school programs, summer school, and all-day kindergarten;
(d) To provide additional professional development for educators including additional paid time for curriculum and lesson redesign and alignment, training to ensure that instruction is aligned with state standards and student needs, reimbursement for higher education costs related to enhancing teaching skills and knowledge, and mentoring programs to match teachers with skilled, master teachers. The funding shall not be used for salary increases or additional compensation for existing teaching duties, but may be used for extended year and extended day teaching contracts;
(e) To provide early assistance for children who need prekindergarten support in order to be successful in school; or
(f) To provide improvements or additions to school building facilities which are directly related to the class size reductions and extended learning opportunities under (a) through (c) of this subsection (2).
(3) For the 2003-04 school year, the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall distribute ten percent of the school year allocation to districts each month for the months of September through June. For the 2004-05 school year, the superintendent of public instruction shall distribute one-twelfth of the school year allocation to districts each month.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 518. K-12 CARRYFORWARD AND PRIOR SCHOOL YEAR ADJUSTMENTS.
K-12 CARRYFORWARD AND PRIOR SCHOOL YEAR ADJUSTMENTS
State general fund appropriations provided to the superintendent of public instruction for state entitlement programs in the public schools in this part V of this act may be expended as needed by the superintendent for adjustments to apportionment for prior fiscal periods. Recoveries of state general fund moneys from school districts and educational service districts for a prior fiscal period shall be made as reductions in apportionment payments for the current fiscal period and shall be shown as prior year adjustments on apportionment reports for the current period. Such recoveries shall not be treated as revenues to the state, but as a reduction in the amount expended against the appropriation for the current fiscal period.
PART VI
HIGHER EDUCATION
NEW SECTION. Sec. 601. The appropriations in sections 603 through 609 of this act are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) "Institutions" means the institutions of higher education receiving appropriations under sections 603 through 609 of this act.
(2)(a) The salary increases provided or referenced in this subsection shall be the only allowable salary increases provided at institutions of higher education, excluding increases associated with normally occurring promotions and increases related to faculty and professional staff retention, and excluding increases associated with employees under the jurisdiction of chapter 41.56 RCW pursuant to the provisions of RCW 28B.16.015 and 28B.50.874(1).
(b) Each institution of higher education shall provide to each classified staff employee as defined by the office of financial management a salary increase of 2.0 percent on September 1, 2004.
(c) Each institution of higher education shall provide to state-funded instructional and research faculty, exempt professional staff, academic administrators, academic librarians, counselors, teaching and research assistants as classified by the office of financial management, and all other state-funded nonclassified staff, including those employees under RCW 28B.16.015, an average salary increase of 2.0 percent on September 1, 2004. Each institution may provide the same average increase to similar positions that are not state funded.
(d) For employees under the jurisdiction of chapter 41.56 RCW pursuant to the provisions of RCW 28B.16.015 and 28B.50.874(1), distribution of the salary increases will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement. However, an increase shall not be provided to any classified employee whose salary is above the approved salary range maximum for the class to which the employee's position is allocated.
(e) Each institution of higher education receiving appropriations for salary increases under sections 604 through 609 of this act may provide additional salary increases from other sources to instructional and research faculty, exempt professional staff, academic administrators, academic librarians, counselors, teaching and research assistants, as classified by the office of financial management, and all other nonclassified staff, but not including employees under RCW 28B.16.015. Any additional salary increase granted under the authority of this subsection (2)(e) shall not be included in an institution's salary base for future state funding. It is the intent of the legislature that general fund--state support for an institution shall not increase during the current or any future biennium as a result of any salary increases authorized under this subsection (2)(e).
(f) The legislature, the office of financial management, and other state agencies need consistent and accurate personnel data from institutions of higher education for policy planning purposes. Institutions of higher education shall report personnel data to the department of personnel for inclusion in the department's data warehouse. Uniform reporting procedures shall be established by the department of personnel for use by the reporting institutions, including provisions for common job classifications and common definitions of full-time equivalent staff. Annual contract amounts, number of contract months, and funding sources shall be consistently reported for employees under contract.
(g) Specific salary increases authorized in sections 603 through 609 of this act are in addition to any salary increase provided in this subsection.
(3) The tuition fees, as defined in chapter 28B.15 RCW, charged to full-time students at the state's institutions of higher education for the 2003-04 and 2004-05 academic years, other than the summer term, shall be adjusted by the governing boards of the state universities, regional universities, The Evergreen State College, and the state board for community and technical colleges. Tuition fees may be increased in excess of the fiscal growth factor.
For the 2003-04 academic year, the governing boards of the state universities, regional universities, The Evergreen State College, and the state board for community and technical colleges may implement an increase no greater than six percent over tuition fees charged to full-time resident undergraduate students for the 2002-03 academic year.
For the 2004-05 academic year, the governing boards of the state universities, regional universities, The Evergreen State College, and the state board for community and technical colleges may implement an increase no greater than six percent over tuition fees charged to full-time resident undergraduate students for the 2003-04 academic year.
(4) For the 2003-05 biennium, the state board for community and technical colleges may increase tuition fees differentially based on student credit hour load at their discretion.
(5) For the 2003-05 biennium, the governing boards and the state board may adjust full-time operating fees for factors that may include time of day and day of week, as well as delivery method and campus, to encourage full use of the state's educational facilities and resources.
(6) In addition to waivers granted under the authority of RCW 28B.15.910, the governing boards and the state board may waive all or a portion of operating fees for any student. State general fund appropriations shall not be provided to replace tuition and fee revenue foregone as a result of waivers granted under this subsection.
(7) Pursuant to RCW 43.135.055, institutions of higher education receiving appropriations under sections 603 through 609 of this act are authorized to increase summer term tuition in excess of the fiscal growth factor during the 2003-05 biennium. Tuition levels increased pursuant to this subsection shall not exceed the per credit hour rate calculated from the academic year tuition levels adopted under this act.
(8) Community colleges may increase services and activities fee charges in excess of the fiscal growth factor up to the maximum level authorized by the state board for community and technical colleges.
(9) Each institution receiving appropriations under sections 604 through 609 of this act shall submit a biennial plan to achieve measurable and specific improvements each academic year as part of a continuing effort to make meaningful and substantial progress towards the achievement of long-term performance goals. The plans, to be prepared at the direction of the higher education coordinating board, shall be submitted by August 15, 2003. The higher education coordinating board shall set biennial performance targets for each institution and shall review actual achievements annually. Institutions shall track their actual performance on the statewide measures as well as faculty productivity, the goals and targets for which may be unique to each institution. A report on progress towards statewide and institution-specific goals, with recommendations for the ensuing biennium, shall be submitted to the fiscal and higher education committees of the legislature by November 15, 2005.
(10) The state board for community and technical colleges shall develop a biennial plan to achieve measurable and specific improvements each academic year as part of a continuing effort to make meaningful and substantial progress to achieve long-term performance goals. The board shall set biennial performance targets for each college or district, where appropriate, and shall review actual achievements annually. Colleges shall track their actual performance on the statewide measures. A report on progress towards the statewide goals, with recommendations for the ensuing biennium, shall be submitted to the fiscal and higher education committees of the legislature by November 15, 2005.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 602. (1) The appropriations in sections 603 through 609 of this act provide state general fund support for full-time equivalent student enrollments at each institution of higher education. Listed below are the annual full-time equivalent student enrollments by institutions assumed in this act.
|
2003-04 Annual Average |
2004-05 Annual Average |
University of Washington |
|
|
|
|
|
Main campus |
32,427 |
32,427 |
Bothell branch |
1,235 |
1,235 |
Tacoma branch |
1,484 |
1,484 |
|
|
|
Washington State University |
|
|
|
|
|
Main campus |
17,348 |
17,364 |
Spokane branch |
593 |
593 |
Tri-Cities branch |
616 |
616 |
Vancouver branch |
1,153 |
1,153 |
|
|
|
Central Washington University |
7,776 |
7,776 |
Eastern Washington University |
8,017 |
8,017 |
The Evergreen State College |
3,837 |
3,837 |
Western Washington University |
11,126 |
11,126 |
State Board for Community and Technical Colleges |
125,872 |
125,872 |
(2) In addition to the annual full-time equivalent student enrollments in this section, funding is provided in sections 603, 606, 607, 608, and 609 for additional high-demand enrollment slots.
Colleges and universities shall provide information on the number of additional headcount and full-time equivalent students enrolled in high-demand fields pursuant to this subsection to the higher education coordinating board and the forecast division of the office of financial management by November of each year for the prior academic year.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 603. FOR THE STATE BOARD FOR COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES
STATE BOARD FOR COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $512,023,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $535,914,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,047,937,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The technical colleges may increase tuition and fees in excess of the fiscal growth factor to conform with the percentage increase in community college operating fees.
(2) $2,500,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $2,500,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely to increase salaries and related benefits for part-time faculty. The board shall report by January 30 of each fiscal year to the office of financial management and legislative fiscal and higher education committees on (a) the distribution of state funds; (b) wage adjustments for part-time faculty; and (c) progress to achieve the long-term performance targets for each district, with respect to use of part-time faculty, pursuant to the faculty mix study conducted under section 603, chapter 309, Laws of 1999.
(3) Salary and benefit savings from faculty turnover may be used to provide faculty salary increments and associated benefits.
(4) $1,000,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $1,000,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided for a program to fund the start-up of new community and technical college programs in rural counties as defined under RCW 43.160.020(12) and in communities impacted by business closures and job reductions. Successful proposals must respond to local economic development strategies and must include a plan to continue programs developed with this funding.
(5) $640,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $640,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for allocation to twelve college districts identified in (a) through (l) of this subsection to prepare students for transfer to the state technology institute at the Tacoma branch campus of the University of Washington. The appropriations in this section are intended to supplement, not supplant, general enrollment allocations by the board to the districts under (a) through (l) of this subsection:
(a) Bates Technical College;
(b) Bellevue Community College;
(c) Centralia Community College;
(d) Clover Park Community College;
(e) Grays Harbor Community College;
(f) Green River Community College;
(g) Highline Community College;
(h) Tacoma Community College;
(i) Olympic Community College;
(j) Pierce District;
(k) Seattle District; and
(l) South Puget Sound Community College.
(6) $28,761,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $28,761,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely as special funds for training and related support services, including financial aid, as specified in chapter 226, Laws of 1993 (employment and training for unemployed workers). Funding is provided to support up to 6,200 full-time equivalent students in each fiscal year.
(7) $1,000,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $1,000,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for tuition support for students enrolled in work-based learning programs.
(8) $567,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $568,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for administration and customized training contracts through the job skills program.
(9) $50,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $50,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are solely for higher education student child care matching grants under chapter 28B.135 RCW.
(10) $212,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $212,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided for allocation to Olympic college. The college shall contract with accredited baccalaureate institution(s) to bring a program of upper-division courses to Bremerton. The state board for community and technical colleges shall report to the office of financial management and the fiscal and higher education committees of the legislature on the implementation of this subsection by December 1st of each fiscal year.
(11) $125,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $125,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely and on a one-time basis to start up a college district consortium organized under the name "alliance for corporate education." Financial operations shall be self-sustaining by no later than June 30, 2005.
(12) $6,167,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $6,168,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely to expand enrollment in high-demand fields. High-demand fields means (a) health care; (b) viticulture and enology; and (c) expansion of worker retraining programs. The state board shall allocate resources among the three areas specified in this subsection and manage a competitive process for awarding these resources to the college districts.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 604. FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $316,189,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $332,058,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$300,000
Death Investigations Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$261,000
Accident Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,960,000
Medical Aid Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,974,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $660,742,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $1,875,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $1,875,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely to create a state resource for technology education in the form of an institute located at the University of Washington, Tacoma. The university will continue to provide undergraduate and graduate degree programs meeting regional technology needs including, but not limited to, computing and software systems. As a condition of these appropriations:
(a) The university will work with the state board for community and technical colleges, or individual colleges where necessary, to establish articulation agreements in addition to the existing associate of arts and associate of science transfer degrees. Such agreements shall improve the transferability of students and in particular, students with substantial applied information technology credits.
(b) The university will establish performance measures for recruiting, retaining and graduating students, including nontraditional students, and report back to the governor and legislature by September 2004 as to its progress and future steps.
(2) $150,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $150,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for research faculty clusters in the advanced technology initiative program.
(3) $258,000 of the death investigations account appropriation is provided solely for the forensic pathologist fellowship program.
(4) $150,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $150,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the implementation of the Puget Sound work plan and agency action item UW-01.
(5) $75,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $75,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the Olympic natural resources center.
(6) $1,526,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $3,096,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for competitively offered recruitment and retention salary adjustments for instructional and research faculty, exempt professional staff, academic administrators, academic librarians, counselors, teaching and research assistants, as classified by the office of financial management, and all other nonclassified staff, but not including employees under RCW 28B.16.015. Tuition revenues may be expended in addition to those required by this section to further provide recruitment and retention salary adjustments.
(7) $1,250,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $1,250,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for state match to attract or retain federal research grants in high demand and technologically advanced fields.
(8) $300,000 of the general fund--private/local appropriation is provided solely for shellfish biotoxin monitoring as specified in Substitute Senate Bill No. 6073 (shellfish license fee). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 605. FOR WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $186,312,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $195,707,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $382,019,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $150,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $150,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for research faculty clusters in the advanced technology initiative program.
(2) $165,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $166,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the implementation of the Puget Sound work plan and agency action item WSU-01.
(3) $949,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $1,927,000 of general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for competitively offered recruitment and retention salary adjustments for instructional and research faculty, exempt professional staff, academic administrators, academic librarians, counselors, teaching and research assistants, as classified by the office of financial management, and all other nonclassified staff, but not including employees under RCW 28B.16.015. Tuition revenues may be expended in addition to those required by this section to further provide recruitment and retention salary adjustments.
(4) $507,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $1,014,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely to expand enrollment in high-demand fields. High-demand fields means veterinary medicine. Within the amounts provided in this subsection, the university shall expand the entering class of veterinary medicine students by 16 full-time equivalent resident students each academic year during the 2003-05 biennium.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 606. FOR EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $42,139,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $44,191,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $86,330,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $248,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $503,000 of general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for competitively offered recruitment and retention salary adjustments for instructional and research faculty, exempt professional staff, academic administrators, academic librarians, counselors, teaching and research assistants, as classified by the office of financial management, and all other nonclassified staff, but not including employees under RCW 28B.16.015. Tuition revenues may be expended in addition to those required by this section to further provide recruitment and retention salary adjustments.
(2) $587,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $587,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely to expand enrollment in high-demand fields. High-demand fields means health sciences and computing and engineering sciences.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 607. FOR CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $41,483,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $44,122,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85,605,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $1,652,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $1,652,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided to expand university enrollment by 306 full-time equivalent students.
(2) $206,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $418,000 of general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for competitively offered recruitment and retention salary adjustments for instructional and research faculty, exempt professional staff, academic administrators, academic librarians, counselors, teaching and research assistants, as classified by the office of financial management, and all other nonclassified staff, but not including employees under RCW 28B.16.015. Tuition revenues may be expended in addition to those required by this section to further provide recruitment and retention salary adjustments.
(3) $400,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $400,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely to expand enrollment in high-demand fields. High-demand fields means special education and elementary math and science programs.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 608. FOR THE EVERGREEN STATE COLLEGE
THE EVERGREEN STATE COLLEGE
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,603,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,937,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $48,540,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $124,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $252,000 of general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for competitively offered recruitment and retention salary adjustments for instructional and research faculty, exempt professional staff, academic administrators, academic librarians, counselors, teaching and research assistants, as classified by the office of financial management, and all other nonclassified staff, but not including employees under RCW 28B.16.015. Tuition revenues may be expended in addition to those required by this section to further provide recruitment and retention salary adjustments.
(2) $272,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $273,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely to expand enrollment in high-demand fields. High-demand fields means reservation based tribal programs for undergraduate students.
(3) The Washington state institute for public policy shall research the following issues and provide reports to the legislature as directed. The institute board shall prioritize and schedule all studies based on staff capacity.
(a) $110,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 is provided solely for the Washington state institute for public policy to review research assessing the effectiveness of prevention and early intervention programs concerning children and youth, including but not limited to, programs designed to reduce the at-risk behaviors for children and youth identified in RCW 70.190.010(4).
Using this research, the institute shall identify specific research-proven programs that produce a positive return on the dollar compared to the costs of the program. The institute shall also develop criteria designed to ensure quality implementation and program fidelity of research-proven programs in the state. The criteria shall include measures for ongoing monitoring and continual improvement of treatment delivery, and shall be feasible for inclusion in a contract for services. The institute shall develop recommendations for potential state legislation that encourages local government investment in research-proven prevention and early intervention programs by reimbursing local governments for a portion of the savings that accrue to the state as the result of local investments in such programs. The institute shall present a preliminary report of its findings to the appropriate committees of the legislature by December 1, 2003, and shall present a final report by March 1, 2004.
This study incorporates all studies outlined in Substitute House Bill No. 1028 (at-risk youth study), Substitute House Bill No. 1824 (treatment for juveniles), and Second Substitute House Bill No. 1841 (family services/intervention).
(b) $26,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 is provided solely for the Washington state institute for public policy to develop adherence and outcome standards for measuring the effectiveness of treatment programs referred to in Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 5903 (juvenile offender sentencing). The standards shall be developed and presented to the governor and legislature by no later than January 1, 2004.
(c) $100,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 is provided solely for the Washington state institute for public policy to study the relationship between prison overcrowding and construction, and the current state criminal sentencing structure.
(i) The institute shall determine whether any changes could be made to the current state sentencing structure to address prison overcrowding and the need for new prison construction, giving great weight to the primary purposes of the criminal justice system. These purposes include: Protecting community safety; making frugal use of state and local government resources by concentrating resources on violent offenders and sex offenders who pose the greatest risk to our communities; achieving proportionality in sentencing; and reducing the risk of reoffending by offenders in the community.
(ii) In developing its research plan, the institute may consult with the sentencing guidelines commission, the caseload forecast council, and interested stakeholders.
(iii) The institute for public policy shall present a preliminary report of its findings to the governor and to the appropriate standing committees of the legislature by December 15, 2003, and shall present a final report regarding its findings and recommendations by March 15, 2004.
(d) $12,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $12,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the Washington state institute for public policy to examine the results of the changes in earned release under Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5990 (changing times and supervision standards for release of offenders). The study shall determine whether the changes in earned release affect the rate of recidivism or the type of offenses committed by persons whose release dates were affected by the changes under the bill. The institute shall report its findings to the governor and appropriate committees of the legislature by no later than December 1, 2008.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 609. FOR WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55,520,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $58,705,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $114,225,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $980,400 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $980,400 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the operations of the North Snohomish, Island, Skagit (NSIS) higher education consortium.
(2) $248,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $503,000 of general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for competitively offered recruitment and retention salary adjustments for instructional and research faculty, exempt professional staff, academic administrators, academic librarians, counselors, teaching and research assistants, as classified by the office of financial management, and all other nonclassified staff, but not including employees under RCW 28B.16.015. Tuition revenues may be expended in addition to those required by this section to further provide recruitment and retention salary adjustments.
(3) $642,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $643,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely to expand enrollment in high-demand fields. High-demand fields means special education, computer science, and information technology.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 610. FOR THE HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD--POLICY COORDINATION AND ADMINISTRATION
HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD--POLICY COORDINATION AND ADMINISTRATION
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,195,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,194,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$642,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,031,000
The appropriations in this section are provided to carry out the policy coordination, planning, studies and administrative functions of the board and are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) Within the appropriations provided in this section, funds are provided to continue the teacher training pilot program pursuant to chapter 28B.80 RCW until standing authority for this program expires as scheduled on January 1, 2005.
(2) $175,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $175,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely to continue a demonstration project to improve rural access to post-secondary education by bringing distance learning technologies into Jefferson county.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 611. FOR THE HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD--FINANCIAL AID AND GRANT PROGRAMS
HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD--FINANCIAL AID AND GRANT PROGRAMS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $144,080,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $151,705,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,534,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $303,319,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $259,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $273,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the western interstate commission for higher education.
(2) $1,100,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $1,100,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the health professional conditional scholarship and loan program under chapter 28B.115 RCW. This amount shall be deposited to the health professional loan repayment and scholarship trust fund to carry out the purposes of the program.
(3) $75,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $75,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for higher education student child care matching grants under chapter 28B.135 RCW.
(4) $25,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $25,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the benefit of students who participate in college assistance migrant programs (CAMP) operating in Washington state. To ensure timely state aid, the board may establish a date after which no additional grants would be available for the 2003-04 and 2004-05 academic years. The board shall disperse grants in equal amounts to eligible post-secondary institutions so that state money in all cases supplements federal CAMP awards.
(5) $110,499,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $117,748,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the state need grant program.
(a) After April 1 of each fiscal year, up to one percent of the annual appropriation for the state need grant program may be transferred to the state work study program.
(b) For the 2003-05 biennium, state need grant awards for students who attend independent baccalaureate institutions shall not exceed average tuition at the public regional universities as defined by RCW 28B.35.010.
(6) $17,048,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $17,048,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the state work study program. After April 1 of each fiscal year, up to one percent of the annual appropriation for the state work study program may be transferred to the state need grant program. In addition to the administrative allowance in subsection (12) of this section, four percent of the general fund--state amount in this subsection may be expended for state work study program administration.
(7) $2,867,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $2,867,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for educational opportunity grants. The board may deposit sufficient funds from its appropriation into the state education trust fund as established in RCW 28B.10.821 to provide a one-year renewal of the grant for each new recipient of the educational opportunity grant award. For the purpose of establishing eligibility for the educational opportunity grant program for placebound students under RCW 28B.101.020, Thurston county lies within the branch campus service area of the Tacoma branch campus of the University of Washington.
(8) $1,900,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $2,117,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely to implement the Washington scholars program. Any Washington scholars program moneys not awarded by April 1st of each year may be transferred by the board to the Washington award for vocational excellence.
(9) $786,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $830,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely to implement Washington award for vocational excellence program. Any Washington award for vocational program moneys not awarded by April 1st of each year may be transferred by the board to the Washington scholars program.
(10) $246,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $246,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for community scholarship matching grants of $2,000 each. To be eligible for the matching grant, a nonprofit community organization organized under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code must demonstrate that it has raised $2,000 in new moneys for college scholarships after the effective date of this act. An organization may receive more than one $2,000 matching grant and preference shall be given to organizations affiliated with the citizens' scholarship foundation.
(11) Subject to state need grant service requirements pursuant to chapter 28B.119 RCW, $6,050,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $6,050,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the Washington promise scholarship program.
(12) $2,649,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $2,649,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for financial aid administration, in addition to the four percent cost allowance provision for state work study under subsection (6) of this section. These funds are provided to administer all the financial aid and grant programs assigned to the board by the legislature and administered by the agency. To the extent the executive director finds the agency will not require the full sum provided in this subsection, a portion may be transferred to supplement financial grants-in-aid to eligible clients after notifying the board and the office of financial management of the intended transfer.
(13) $539,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $540,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the displaced homemakers program.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 612. FOR THE WORK FORCE TRAINING AND EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD
WORK FORCE TRAINING AND EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,666,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,624,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $53,796,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $57,086,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations: $485,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2004 and $485,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2005 are provided solely for the operations and development of the inland northwest technology education center (INTEC) as a regional resource and model for the rapid deployment of skilled workers trained in the latest technologies for Washington. The board shall serve as an advisor to and fiscal agent for INTEC, and will report back to the governor and legislature by September 2004 as to the progress and future steps for INTEC as this new public-private partnership evolves.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 613. FOR THE SPOKANE INTERCOLLEGIATE RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE
SPOKANE INTERCOLLEGIATE RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,405,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,423,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,828,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 614. FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE ARTS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON STATE ARTS COMMISSION
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,250,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,256,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,026,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,532,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 615. FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
WASHINGTON STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,399,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,466,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,865,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 616. FOR THE EASTERN WASHINGTON STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
EASTERN WASHINGTON STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,434,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,465,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,899,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 617. FOR THE STATE SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND
STATE SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,655,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,700,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,335,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,690,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 618. FOR THE STATE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
STATE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,629,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,630,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$232,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,491,000
PART VII
SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS
NEW SECTION. Sec. 701. FOR THE STATE TREASURER--BOND RETIREMENT AND INTEREST, AND ONGOING BOND REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER CHARGES: FOR DEBT SUBJECT TO THE DEBT LIMIT
STATE TREASURER--BOND RETIREMENT AND INTEREST
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $570,186,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $626,814,000
Debt-Limit General Fund Bond Retirement Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,000,000
State Building Construction Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,014,000
Debt-Limit Reimbursable Bond Retirement Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,587,000
State Taxable Building Construction Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$322,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,216,923,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations: The general fund appropriations are for deposit into the debt-limit general fund bond retirement account. The appropriation for fiscal year 2004 shall be deposited in the debt-limit general fund bond retirement account by June 30, 2004.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 702. FOR THE STATE TREASURER--BOND RETIREMENT AND INTEREST, AND ONGOING BOND REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER CHARGES: FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT TO BE REIMBURSED BY ENTERPRISE ACTIVITIES
STATE TREASURER--BOND RETIREMENT AND INTEREST
State Convention and Trade Center Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,014,000
Accident Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,113,000
Medical Aid Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,113,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39,240,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 703. FOR THE STATE TREASURER--BOND RETIREMENT AND INTEREST, AND ONGOING BOND REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER CHARGES: FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT TO BE REIMBURSED AS PRESCRIBED BY STATUTE
STATE TREASURER--BOND RETIREMENT AND INTEREST
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26,394,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,805,000
Capitol Historic District Construction Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$299,000
Higher Education Construction Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$238,000
State Vehicle Parking Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$102,000
Nondebt-Limit Reimbursable Bond Retirement Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $128,375,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $180,213,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations: The general fund appropriation is for deposit into the nondebt-limit general fund bond retirement account.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 704. FOR THE STATE TREASURER--BOND RETIREMENT AND INTEREST, AND ONGOING BOND REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER CHARGES: FOR BOND SALE EXPENSES
STATE TREASURER--BOND RETIREMENT AND INTEREST
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$526,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$526,000
Higher Education Construction Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$35,000
State Building Construction Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,032,000
State Vehicle Parking Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17,000
Capitol Historic District Construction Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$45,000
State Taxable Building Construction Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,231,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 705. FOR THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT--FIRE CONTINGENCY POOL.
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT--FIRE CONTINGENCY POOL The sum of $4,000,000 is appropriated from the disaster response account for the purpose of making allocations to the military department for fire mobilizations costs or to the department of natural resources for fire suppression costs.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 706. FOR THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT--EMERGENCY FUND
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT--EMERGENCY FUND
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$850,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$850,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,700,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations: The appropriations in this section are for the governor's emergency fund for the critically necessary work of any agency.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 707. FOR THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT--REVOLVING FUND ADJUSTMENTS
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT--REVOLVING FUND ADJUSTMENTS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,350,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,350,000
Revolving Fund Revolving Account Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,792,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,492,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The appropriations in this section are provided solely to make adjustments to agency revolving fund assessments for internal services to reflect policy changes made to the governor's proposed omnibus appropriations act.
(2) To facilitate the transfer of moneys from dedicated funds and accounts, the state treasurer is directed to transfer sufficient moneys from each dedicated fund or account to the revolving fund revolving account, hereby created in the state treasury, in accordance with schedules provided by the office of financial management.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 708. FOR THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT--EXTRAORDINARY CRIMINAL JUSTICE COSTS
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT--EXTRAORDINARY CRIMINAL JUSTICE COSTS
Public Safety and Education--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$766,000
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations: The director of financial management shall distribute the entire appropriation to King county for extraordinary criminal justice costs.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 709. BELATED CLAIMS.
BELATED CLAIMS The agencies and institutions of the state may expend moneys appropriated in this act, upon approval of the office of financial management, for the payment of supplies and services furnished to the agency or institution in prior fiscal biennia.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 710. FOR THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT--PERSONNEL RESOURCES BOARD'S SALARY SURVEY FOR STATE AND HIGHER EDUCATION EMPLOYEES
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT--SALARY SURVEY--STATE AND HIGHER EDUCATION EMPLOYEES
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,000,000
Salary and Insurance Increase Revolving Account Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,460,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,460,000
The appropriations in this section shall be expended solely for the purposes designated in this section and are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) Funding is provided to increase the current salary range of those state and higher education classified and exempt classes under the Washington personnel resources board whose current base salary is the greatest number of ranges from their approved survey applied salary range as determined under RCW 41.06.160.
(2) Implementation of the salary adjustments for the various classifications is effective September 1, 2004.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 711. FOR THE GOVERNOR--COMPENSATION--INSURANCE BENEFITS
GOVERNOR--COMPENSATION--INSURANCE BENEFITS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,846,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $41,009,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,506,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,330,000
Salary and Insurance Increase Revolving Account Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $51,315,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $117,006,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1)(a) The monthly employer funding rate for insurance benefit premiums, public employees' benefits board administration, and the uniform medical plan, shall not exceed $520.29 per eligible employee for fiscal year 2004, and $606.26 for fiscal year 2005.
(b) Within the rates in (a) of this subsection, $4.13 per eligible employee shall be included in the employer funding rate for fiscal year 2004, and $2.11 per eligible employee shall be included in the employer funding rate for fiscal year 2005, solely to increase life insurance coverage in accordance with a court approved settlement in Burbage et al. v. State of Washington (Thurston county superior court cause no. 94-2-02560-8).
(c) In order to achieve the level of funding provided for health benefits, the public employees' benefits board shall require any or all of the following: Employee premium copayments, increases in point-of-service cost sharing, the implementation of managed competition, or make other changes to benefits consistent with RCW 41.05.065.
(d) The health care authority shall deposit any moneys received on behalf of the uniform medical plan as a result of rebates on prescription drugs, audits of hospitals, subrogation payments, or any other moneys recovered as a result of prior uniform medical plan claims payments, into the public employees' and retirees' insurance account to be used for insurance benefits. Such receipts shall not be used for administrative expenditures.
(2) To facilitate the transfer of moneys from dedicated funds and accounts, the state treasurer is directed to transfer sufficient moneys from each dedicated fund or account to the special fund salary and insurance contribution increase revolving fund in accordance with schedules provided by the office of financial management.
(3) The health care authority, subject to the approval of the public employees' benefits board, shall provide subsidies for health benefit premiums to eligible retired or disabled public employees and school district employees who are eligible for parts A and B of medicare, pursuant to RCW 41.05.085. From January 1, 2004, through December 31, 2004, the subsidy shall be $109.22. Starting January 1, 2005, the subsidy shall be $132.20 per month.
(4) Technical colleges, school districts, and educational service districts shall remit to the health care authority for deposit into the public employees' and retirees' insurance account established in RCW 41.05.120 the following amounts:
(a) For each full-time employee, $44.19 per month beginning September 1, 2003, and $53.54 beginning September 1, 2004;
(b) For each part-time employee who, at the time of the remittance, is employed in an eligible position as defined in RCW 41.32.010 or 41.40.010 and is eligible for employer fringe benefit contributions for basic benefits, $44.19 each month beginning September 1, 2003, and $53.54 beginning September 1, 2004, prorated by the proportion of employer fringe benefit contributions for a full-time employee that the part-time employee receives.
The remittance requirements specified in this subsection shall not apply to employees of a technical college, school district, or educational service district who purchase insurance benefits through contracts with the health care authority.
(5) The salary and insurance increase revolving account appropriation includes amounts sufficient to fund health benefits for ferry workers at the premium levels specified in subsection (1) of this section, consistent with the 2003-2005 transportation appropriations act.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 712. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RETIREMENT SYSTEMS--CONTRIBUTIONS TO RETIREMENT SYSTEMS.
DEPARTMENT OF RETIREMENT SYSTEMS--CONTRIBUTIONS TO RETIREMENT SYSTEMS The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations: The appropriations for the law enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement system shall be made on a monthly basis beginning July 1, 2003, consistent with chapter 41.45 RCW, and the appropriations for the judges and judicial retirement systems shall be made on a quarterly basis consistent with chapters 2.10 and 2.12 RCW.
(1) There is appropriated for state contributions to the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system:
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,171,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,829,000
(2) There is appropriated for contributions to the judicial retirement system:
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,000,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,000,000
(3) There is appropriated for contributions to the judges retirement system:
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$500,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$500,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55,000,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 713. FOR THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT--CONTRIBUTIONS TO RETIREMENT SYSTEMS
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT--CONTRIBUTIONS TO RETIREMENT SYSTEMS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$674,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$683,000
Public Safety and Education Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $199,000
Judicial Information Systems Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$57,000
Department of Retirement Systems Expense Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,627,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations: The appropriations in this section are provided solely to fund pension contributions to the public employees' retirement system and teachers' retirement system for judicial and legislative employees, effective July 1, 2003.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 714. FOR THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT--PENSION SAVINGS.
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT--PENSION SAVINGS
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($10,913,000)
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($11,008,000)
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($4,374,000)
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ($502,000)
Retirement Contribution Increase Revolving Account Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($10,877,000)
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .($37,674,000)
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The appropriations in this section are provided solely to make adjustments to agency appropriations to reflect savings resulting from the adoption of the new smoothing method for the public employees', teachers', and school employees' retirement systems and suspending payment on the unfunded liability in the public employees' and teachers' retirement system plans 1 as provided in Senate Bill No. 6029 (funding the public employees' retirement system, the school employees retirement system, and the school employees retirement system). If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amounts provided in this section shall lapse.
(2) To facilitate the transfer of moneys from dedicated funds and accounts, the state treasurer is directed to transfer sufficient moneys from each dedicated fund or account to the salary and insurance increase revolving account.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 715. SALARY COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT
SALARY COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22,826,000
General Fund--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,539,000
General Fund--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$513,000
Salary and Insurance Increase Revolving Account Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,995,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $43,873,000
The appropriations in this section shall be expended solely for the purposes designated in this section and are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) In addition to the purposes set forth in subsections (2) and (3) of this section, appropriations in this section are provided sufficient for a 2.0 percent salary increase effective September 1, 2004, for all classified employees, except the certificated employees of the state schools for the deaf and blind, and including those employees in Washington management service, and exempt employees under the jurisdiction of the personnel resources board.
(2) The appropriations in this section are sufficient to fund a 2.0 percent salary increase effective September 1, 2004, for general government, legislative, and judicial employees exempt from merit system rules whose maximum salaries are not set by the commission on salaries for elected officials.
(3) The salary and insurance increase revolving account appropriation in this section includes funds sufficient to fund a 2.0 percent salary increase effective September 1, 2004, for ferry workers consistent with the 2003-05 transportation appropriations act.
(4)(a) No salary increase may be paid under this section to any person whose salary has been Y-rated pursuant to rules adopted by the personnel resources board.
(b) The average salary increases paid under this section to agency officials whose maximum salaries are established by the committee on agency official salaries shall not exceed the average increases provided by subsection (3) of this section.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 716. FOR THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT--EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY REVOLVING ACCOUNT
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT--EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY REVOLVING ACCOUNT
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,468,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,468,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,936,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations: The appropriation in this section is for appropriation to the education technology revolving account for the purpose of covering operational and transport costs incurred by the K-20 educational network program in providing telecommunication services to network participants.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 717. INCENTIVE SAVINGS--FY 2004.
INCENTIVE SAVINGS--FY 2004 The sum of one hundred million dollars or so much thereof as may be available on June 30, 2004, from the total amount of unspent fiscal year 2004 state general fund appropriations is appropriated for the purposes of RCW 43.79.460 in the manner provided in this section.
(1) Of the total appropriated amount, one-half of that portion that is attributable to incentive savings, not to exceed twenty-five million dollars, is appropriated to the savings incentive account for the purpose of improving the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of agency services, and credited to the agency that generated the savings.
(2) The remainder of the total amount, not to exceed seventy-five million dollars, is appropriated to the education savings account.
(3) For purposes of this section, the total amount of unspent state general fund appropriations does not include the appropriations made in this section, in sections 719 and 720 of this act, or any amounts included in across-the-board allotment reductions under RCW 43.88.110.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 718. INCENTIVE SAVINGS--FY 2005.
INCENTIVE SAVINGS--FY 2005 The sum of one hundred million dollars or so much thereof as may be available on June 30, 2005, from the total amount of unspent fiscal year 2005 state general fund appropriations is appropriated for the purposes of RCW 43.79.460 in the manner provided in this section.
(1) Of the total appropriated amount, one-half of that portion that is attributable to incentive savings, not to exceed twenty-five million dollars, is appropriated to the savings incentive account for the purpose of improving the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of agency services, and credited to the agency that generated the savings.
(2) The remainder of the total amount, not to exceed seventy-five million dollars, is appropriated to the education savings account.
(3) For purposes of this section, the total amount of unspent state general fund appropriations does not include the appropriations made in this section, in sections 719 and 720 of this act, or any amounts included in across-the-board allotment reductions under RCW 43.88.110.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 719. AGENCY EXPENDITURES FOR TRAVEL, EQUIPMENT, AND PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS.
AGENCY EXPENDITURES FOR TRAVEL, EQUIPMENT AND PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS. The office of financial management shall reduce allotments for all agencies for personal service contracts, equipment, and travel by $20,000,000 from 2003-05 biennial general fund appropriations in this act to reflect the elimination of expenditures identified in LEAP document 2003-36, a computerized tabulation developed by the legislative evaluation and accountability program committee on April 25, 2003. The general fund allotment reduction shall be placed in unallotted status and remain unexpended.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 720. AGENCY EXPENDITURES FOR TORT LIABILITY.
AGENCY EXPENDITURES FOR TORT LIABILITY. The office of financial management shall reduce allotments for all agencies by $18,000,000 from 2003-05 biennial general fund appropriations in this act to reflect the reduction in contributions to the liability account. The general fund allotment reduction shall be placed in unallotted status and remain unexpended.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 721. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY, TRADE, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT--COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH ASSISTANCE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY, TRADE, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT--COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH ASSISTANCE
Health Services Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,000,000
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations: The director of the department of community, trade, and economic development shall distribute the appropriations to the following counties and health districts in the amounts designated:
Health District |
FY 2004 |
Adams County Health District |
$30,951 |
Asotin County Health District |
$67,714 |
Benton-Franklin Health District |
$1,165,612 |
Chelan-Douglas Health District |
$184,761 |
Clallam County Health and Human Services Department |
$141,752 |
Southwest Washington Health District |
$1,084,473 |
Columbia County Health District |
$40,529 |
Cowlitz County Health Department |
$278,560 |
Garfield County Health District |
$15,028 |
Grant County Health District |
$118,595 |
Grays Harbor Health Department |
$183,870 |
Island County Health Department |
$91,892 |
Jefferson County Health and Human Services |
$85,782 |
Seattle-King County Department of Public Health |
$9,531,747 |
Bremerton-Kitsap County Health District |
$554,669 |
Kittitas County Health Department |
$92,499 |
Klickitat County Health Department |
$62,402 |
Lewis County Health Department |
$105,801 |
Lincoln County Health Department |
$29,705 |
Mason County Department of Health Services |
$95,988 |
Okanogan County Health District |
$63,458 |
Pacific County Health Department |
$77,427 |
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department |
$2,820,590 |
San Juan County Health and Community Services |
$37,531 |
Skagit County Health Department |
$223,927 |
Snohomish Health District |
$2,258,207 |
Spokane County Health District |
$2,101,429 |
Northeast Tri-County Health District |
$110,454 |
Thurston County Health Department |
$600,419 |
Wahkiakum County Health Department |
$13,773 |
Walla Walla County-City Health Department |
$172,062 |
Whatcom County Health Department |
$855,863 |
Whitman County Health Department |
$78,733 |
Yakima Health District |
$623,797 |
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS |
$24,000,000 |
NEW SECTION. Sec. 722. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY, TRADE, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT--COUNTY ASSISTANCE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY, TRADE, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT--COUNTY ASSISTANCE
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,000,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations: The director of community, trade, and economic development shall distribute the appropriations in this section to the following counties in the amounts designated:
|
2004 |
2005 |
Garfield |
$290,000 |
$290,000 |
Columbia |
$200,500 |
$200,500 |
Wahkiakum |
$129,500 |
$129,500 |
Ferry |
$99,500 |
$99,500 |
Okanogan |
$140,000 |
$140,000 |
Asotin |
$108,500 |
$108,500 |
Stevens |
$209,000 |
$209,000 |
Douglas |
$132,000 |
$132,000 |
Lincoln |
$75,500 |
$75,500 |
Pend Oreille |
$71,500 |
$71,500 |
Skamania |
$44,000 |
$44,000 |
TOTAL |
$1,500,000 |
$1,500,000 |
NEW SECTION. Sec. 723. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY, TRADE, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT--MUNICIPAL ASSISTANCE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY, TRADE, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT--MUNICIPAL ASSISTANCE
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500,000
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations: The director of community, trade, and economic development shall distribute the appropriation in this section to the following cities in the amounts designated:
|
2004 |
Airway Heights |
$5,000 |
Albion |
$24,000 |
Almira |
$1,000 |
Asotin |
$10,000 |
Benton City |
$15,000 |
Black Diamond |
$18,000 |
Bridgeport |
$68,000 |
Brier |
$129,000 |
Bucoda |
$15,000 |
Carbonado |
$15,000 |
Cashmere |
$13,000 |
Cheney |
$19,000 |
Chewelah |
$1,000 |
Colfax |
$1,000 |
College Place |
$138,000 |
Colton |
$5,000 |
Conconully |
$4,000 |
Concrete |
$1,000 |
Connell |
$27,000 |
Coulee Dam |
$6,000 |
Covington |
$117,000 |
Creston |
$2,000 |
Cusick |
$750 |
Darrington |
$6,000 |
Davenport |
$4,000 |
Dayton |
$1,000 |
Des Moines |
$161,000 |
Edgewood |
$272,000 |
Electric City |
$27,000 |
Elma |
$2,000 |
Elmer City |
$11,000 |
Endicott |
$10,000 |
Entiat |
$10,000 |
Everson |
$5,000 |
Fairfield |
$1,000 |
Farmington |
$3,000 |
Fircrest |
$50,000 |
Forks |
$5,000 |
Garfield |
$12,000 |
George |
$2,000 |
Gold Bar |
$29,000 |
Grandview |
$15,000 |
Granger |
$28,000 |
Hamilton |
$4,000 |
Harrah |
$16,000 |
Harrington |
$1,000 |
Hartline |
$3,000 |
Hatton |
$4,000 |
Hoquiam |
$19,000 |
Index |
$500 |
Ione |
$2,000 |
Kahlotus |
$6,000 |
Kenmore |
$132,000 |
Kettle Falls |
$4,000 |
Kittitas |
$17,000 |
Krupp |
$1,000 |
Lacrosse |
$3,000 |
Lake Forest Park |
$136,000 |
Lake Stevens |
$5,000 |
Lakewood |
$350,000 |
Lamont |
$2,000 |
Latah |
$3,000 |
Lyman |
$3,000 |
Mabton |
$51,000 |
Malden |
$8,000 |
Mansfield |
$8,000 |
Maple Valley |
$17,000 |
Marcus |
$3,000 |
Mattawa |
$17,000 |
McCleary |
$15,000 |
Medical Lake |
$10,000 |
Mesa |
$2,000 |
Metaline |
$2,000 |
Metaline Falls |
$1,000 |
Mossyrock |
$1,000 |
Mountlake Terrace |
$32,000 |
Moxee |
$2,000 |
Napavine |
$19,000 |
Nespelem |
$6,000 |
Newcastle |
$2,000 |
Nooksack |
$13,000 |
Normandy Park |
$82,000 |
North Bonneville |
$2,000 |
Northport |
$7,000 |
Oakesdale |
$3,000 |
Oakville |
$7,000 |
Orting |
$12,000 |
Palouse |
$7,000 |
Pateros |
$1,000 |
Pe Ell |
$20,000 |
Pomeroy |
$3,000 |
Prescott |
$1,000 |
Pullman |
$21,000 |
Rainier |
$27,000 |
Raymond |
$750 |
Reardan |
$8,000 |
Republic |
$1,000 |
Riverside |
$7,000 |
Rock Island |
$6,000 |
Rockford |
$2,000 |
Rosalia |
$6,000 |
Roslyn |
$11,000 |
Royal City |
$12,000 |
Ruston |
$8,000 |
Sammamish |
$320,000 |
Shoreline |
$65,000 |
Soap Lake |
$19,000 |
South Bend |
$5,000 |
South Cle Elum |
$11,000 |
South Prairie |
$2,000 |
Sprague |
$1,000 |
Springdale |
$1,000 |
Starbuck |
$3,000 |
Steilacoom |
$19,000 |
Tekoa |
$5,000 |
Tenino |
$7,000 |
Tieton |
$12,000 |
Toppenish |
$63,000 |
Uniontown |
$3,000 |
University Place |
$306,000 |
Vader |
$12,000 |
Waitsburg |
$15,000 |
Wapato |
$35,000 |
Warden |
$10,000 |
Washtucna |
$7,000 |
Waterville |
$13,000 |
Waverly |
$3,000 |
West Richland |
$84,000 |
White Salmon |
$1,000 |
Wilbur |
$1,000 |
Wilkeson |
$1,000 |
Wilson Creek |
$3,000 |
Yacolt |
$4,000 |
Zillah |
$5,000 |
TOTAL |
$3,500,000 |
NEW SECTION. Sec. 724. FOR SUNDRY CLAIMS. SUNDRY CLAIMS The following sums, or so much thereof as may be necessary, are appropriated from the general fund, unless otherwise indicated, for relief of various individuals, firms, and corporations for sundry claims. These appropriations are to be disbursed on vouchers approved by the director of general administration, except as otherwise provided, as follows:
(1) Reimbursement of criminal defendants acquitted on the basis of self-defense, pursuant to RCW 9A.16.110:
Kelly C. Schwartz, claim number SCJ 03-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$18,250
(2) Payment from the state wildlife account for damage to crops by wildlife, pursuant to RCW 77.36.050:
(a) Circle S Landscape Supplies, claim number SCG 03-05 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49,380
(b) Marilyn Lund Farms, claim number SCG 03-08. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,175
(c) Paul Gibbons, claim number SCG 03-09. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,414
(d) Bud Hamilton, claim number SCG 03-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,591
NEW SECTION. Sec. 725. FOR THE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES ACCOUNT
CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES ACCOUNT
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2004). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,326,000
General Fund--State Appropriation (FY 2005). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,326,000
Public Safety and Education Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,609,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,261,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations: The entire appropriation is provided solely for deposit in the civil legal services account.
PART VIII
OTHER TRANSFERS AND APPROPRIATIONS
NEW SECTION. Sec. 801. FOR THE STATE TREASURER--STATE REVENUES FOR DISTRIBUTION
STATE TREASURER--STATE REVENUES FOR DISTRIBUTION
General Fund Appropriation for fire insurance premium distributions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,920,350
General Fund Appropriation for public utility district excise tax distributions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39,273,684
General Fund Appropriation for prosecuting attorney distributions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,441,197
General Fund Appropriation for boating safety and education distributions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,074,300
General Fund Appropriation for other tax distributions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$34,750
Death Investigations Account Appropriation for distribution to counties for publicly funded autopsies. . . . . . . . . $2,123,723
Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account Appropriation for harbor improvement revenue distribution. . . . . . . . . . . . . .$187,068
Timber Tax Distribution Account Appropriation for distribution to "timber" counties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$51,192,170
County Criminal Justice Assistance Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$52,175,755
Municipal Criminal Justice Assistance Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,086,550
Liquor Excise Tax Account Appropriation for liquor excise tax distribution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32,624,831
Liquor Revolving Account Appropriation for liquor profits distribution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$57,511,693
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $272,646,071
The total expenditures from the state treasury under the appropriations in this section shall not exceed the funds available under statutory distributions for the stated purposes.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 802. FOR THE STATE TREASURER--FOR THE COUNTY CRIMINAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE ACCOUNT
STATE TREASURER--COUNTY CRIMINAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE ACCOUNT
Impaired Driving Safety Account Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,896,502
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations: The amount appropriated in this section shall be distributed quarterly during the 2003-05 biennium in accordance with RCW 82.14.310. This funding is provided to counties for the costs of implementing criminal justice legislation including, but not limited to: Chapter 206, Laws of 1998 (drunk driving penalties); chapter 207, Laws of 1998 (DUI penalties); chapter 208, Laws of 1998 (deferred prosecution); chapter 209, Laws of 1998 (DUI/license suspension); chapter 210, Laws of 1998 (ignition interlock violations); chapter 211, Laws of 1998 (DUI penalties); chapter 212, Laws of 1998 (DUI penalties); chapter 213, Laws of 1998 (intoxication levels lowered); chapter 214, Laws of 1998 (DUI penalties); and chapter 215, Laws of 1998 (DUI provisions).
NEW SECTION. Sec. 803. FOR THE STATE TREASURER--FOR THE MUNICIPAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE ACCOUNT
STATE TREASURER--MUNICIPAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE ACCOUNT
Impaired Driving Safety Account Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,264,335
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations: The amount appropriated in this section shall be distributed quarterly during the 2003-05 biennium to all cities ratably based on population as last determined by the office of financial management. The distributions to any city that substantially decriminalizes or repeals its criminal code after July 1, 1990, and that does not reimburse the county for costs associated with criminal cases under RCW 3.50.800 or 3.50.805(2), shall be made to the county in which the city is located. This funding is provided to cities for the costs of implementing criminal justice legislation including, but not limited to: Chapter 206, Laws of 1998 (drunk driving penalties); chapter 207, Laws of 1998 (DUI penalties); chapter 208, Laws of 1998 (deferred prosecution); chapter 209, Laws of 1998 (DUI/license suspension); chapter 210, Laws of 1998 (ignition interlock violations); chapter 211, Laws of 1998 (DUI penalties); chapter 212, Laws of 1998 (DUI penalties); chapter 213, Laws of 1998 (intoxication levels lowered); chapter 214, Laws of 1998 (DUI penalties); and chapter 215, Laws of 1998 (DUI provisions).
NEW SECTION. Sec. 804. FOR THE STATE TREASURER--FEDERAL REVENUES FOR DISTRIBUTION
STATE TREASURER--FEDERAL REVENUES FOR DISTRIBUTION
General Fund Appropriation for federal grazing fees distribution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,293,828
General Fund Appropriation for federal flood control funds distribution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,050
Forest Reserve Fund Appropriation for federal forest reserve fund distribution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $83,492,373
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $84,811,251
The total expenditures from the state treasury under the appropriations in this section shall not exceed the funds available under statutory distributions for the stated purposes.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 805. FOR THE STATE TREASURER--TRANSFERS
STATE TREASURER--TRANSFERS
For transfers in this section to the state general fund, pursuant to RCW 43.135.035(5), the state expenditure limit shall be increased by the amount of the transfer. The increase shall occur in the fiscal year in which the transfer occurs.
State Convention and Trade Center Account: For transfer to the state general fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,000,000
County Sale/Use Tax Equalization Account: For transfer to the state general fund for fiscal year 2004. . . . . . . . . . . .$74,000
Municipal Sale/Use Tax Equalization Account: For transfer to the state general fund for fiscal year 2004. . . . . . . . $374,000
Asbestos Account: For transfer to the state general fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200,000
Electrical License Account: For transfer to the state general fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,000,000
Local Toxics Control Account: For transfer to the state toxics control account. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,059,000
Pressure Systems Safety Account: For transfer to the state general fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000,000
Health Services Account: For transfer to the water quality account. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,182,000
State Treasurer's Service Account: For transfer to the general fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,000,000
Public Works Assistance Account: For transfer to the drinking water assistance account. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,387,000
Tobacco Settlement Account: For transfer to the health services account, in an amount not to exceed the actual
balance of the tobacco settlement account. The transfer from the tobacco settlement account reflects
revenues to be collected under Substitute House Bill No. 2038 (tobacco escrow refund provisions). . .$185,000,000
Health Service Account: For transfer to the violence reduction and drug enforcement account. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,789,000
Nisqually Earthquake Account: For transfer to the disaster response account. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,200,000
Industrial Insurance Premium Refund Account: For transfer to the state general fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$577,000
Public Service Revolving Account: For transfer to the state general fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000,000
Gambling Revolving Account: For transfer to the state general fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500,000
State Forest Nursery Revolving Account: For transfer to the state general fund, $250,000 for fiscal year 2004 and
$250,000 for fiscal year 2005. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500,000
Flood Control Assistance Account: For transfer to the state general fund, $1,350,000 for fiscal year 2004 and
$1,350,000 for fiscal year 2005. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,700,000
Water Quality Account: For transfer to the water pollution control account. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,500,000
General Fund: For transfer to the water quality account, $3,870,000 for fiscal year 2004 and $4,557,000 for
fiscal year 2005. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,427,000
Insurance Commissioner's Regulatory Account: For transfer to the state general fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,000,000
Health Services Account: For transfer to the tobacco prevention and control account. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$24,216,000
From the Emergency Reserve Fund: For transfer to the state general fund, not to exceed the actual balance
of the emergency reserve fund. This transfer is intended to liquidate the emergency reserve fund. . . . . $57,046,000
Department of Retirement Systems Expense Account: For transfer to the state general fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,500,000
Woodstove Education and Enforcement Account: For transfer to the air pollution control account. . . . . . . . . . . . . .$600,000
General Fund State: For transfer to the student achievement fund for fiscal year 2005. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $42,111,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 806. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RETIREMENT SYSTEMS--TRANSFERS
DEPARTMENT OF RETIREMENT SYSTEMS--TRANSFERS
General Fund--State Appropriation: For transfer to the department of retirement systems expense account: For the
administrative expenses of the judicial retirement system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$21,901
PART IX
MISCELLANEOUS
NEW SECTION. Sec. 901. EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATIONS.
EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATIONS The appropriations contained in this act are maximum expenditure authorizations. Pursuant to RCW 43.88.037, moneys disbursed from the treasury on the basis of a formal loan agreement shall be recorded as loans receivable and not as expenditures for accounting purposes. To the extent that moneys are disbursed on a loan basis, the corresponding appropriation shall be reduced by the amount of loan moneys disbursed from the treasury during the 2001-03 biennium.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 902. INFORMATION SYSTEMS PROJECTS.
INFORMATION SYSTEMS PROJECTS Agencies shall comply with the following requirements regarding information systems projects when specifically directed to do so by this act.
(1) Agency planning and decisions concerning information technology shall be made in the context of its information technology portfolio. "Information technology portfolio" means a strategic management approach in which the relationships between agency missions and information technology investments can be seen and understood, such that: Technology efforts are linked to agency objectives and business plans; the impact of new investments on existing infrastructure and business functions are assessed and understood before implementation; and agency activities are consistent with the development of an integrated, nonduplicative statewide infrastructure.
(2) Agencies shall use their information technology portfolios in making decisions on matters related to the following:
(a) System refurbishment, acquisitions, and development efforts;
(b) Setting goals and objectives for using information technology in meeting legislatively-mandated missions and business needs;
(c) Assessment of overall information processing performance, resources, and capabilities;
(d) Ensuring appropriate transfer of technological expertise for the operation of any new systems developed using external resources; and
(e) Progress toward enabling electronic access to public information.
(3) Each project will be planned and designed to take optimal advantage of Internet technologies and protocols. Agencies shall ensure that the project is in compliance with the architecture, infrastructure, principles, policies, and standards of digital government as maintained by the information services board.
(4) The agency shall produce a feasibility study for information technology projects at the direction of the information services board and in accordance with published department of information services policies and guidelines. At a minimum, such studies shall include a statement of: (a) The purpose or impetus for change; (b) the business value to the agency, including an examination and evaluation of benefits, advantages, and cost; (c) a comprehensive risk assessment based on the proposed project's impact on both citizens and state operations, its visibility, and the consequences of doing nothing; (d) the impact on agency and statewide information infrastructure; and (e) the impact of the proposed enhancements to an agency's information technology capabilities on meeting service delivery demands.
(5) The agency shall produce a comprehensive management plan for each project. The plan or plans shall address all factors critical to successful completion of each project. The plan(s) shall include, but is not limited to, the following elements: A description of the problem or opportunity that the information technology project is intended to address; a statement of project objectives and assumptions; a definition and schedule of phases, tasks, and activities to be accomplished; and the estimated cost of each phase. The planning for the phased approach shall be such that the business case justification for a project needs to demonstrate how the project recovers cost or adds measurable value or positive cost benefit to the agency's business functions within each development cycle.
(6) The agency shall produce quality assurance plans for information technology projects. Consistent with the direction of the information services board and the published policies and guidelines of the department of information services, the quality assurance plan shall address all factors critical to successful completion of the project and successful integration with the agency and state information technology infrastructure. At a minimum, quality assurance plans shall provide time and budget benchmarks against which project progress can be measured, a specification of quality assurance responsibilities, and a statement of reporting requirements. The quality assurance plans shall set out the functionality requirements for each phase of a project.
(7) A copy of each feasibility study, project management plan, and quality assurance plan shall be provided to the department of information services, the office of financial management, and legislative fiscal committees. The plans and studies shall demonstrate a sound business case that justifies the investment of taxpayer funds on any new project, an assessment of the impact of the proposed system on the existing information technology infrastructure, the disciplined use of preventative measures to mitigate risk, and the leveraging of private-sector expertise as needed. Authority to expend any funds for individual information systems projects is conditioned on the approval of the relevant feasibility study, project management plan, and quality assurance plan by the department of information services and the office of financial management.
(8) Quality assurance status reports shall be submitted to the department of information services, the office of financial management, and legislative fiscal committees at intervals specified in the project's quality assurance plan.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 903. VIDEO TELECOMMUNICATIONS.
VIDEO TELECOMMUNICATIONS The department of information services shall act as lead agency in coordinating video telecommunications services for state agencies. As lead agency, the department shall develop standards and common specifications for leased and purchased telecommunications equipment and assist state agencies in developing a video telecommunications expenditure plan. No agency may spend any portion of any appropriation in this act for new video telecommunication equipment, new video telecommunication transmission, or new video telecommunication programming, or for expanding current video telecommunication systems without first complying with chapter 43.105 RCW, including but not limited to, RCW 43.105.041(2), and without first submitting a video telecommunications expenditure plan, in accordance with the policies of the department of information services, for review and assessment by the department of information services under RCW 43.105.052. Prior to any such expenditure by a public school, a video telecommunications expenditure plan shall be approved by the superintendent of public instruction. The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall submit the plans to the department of information services in a form prescribed by the department. The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall coordinate the use of video telecommunications in public schools by providing educational information to local school districts and shall assist local school districts and educational service districts in telecommunications planning and curriculum development. Prior to any such expenditure by a public institution of postsecondary education, a telecommunications expenditure plan shall be approved by the higher education coordinating board. The higher education coordinating board shall coordinate the use of video telecommunications for instruction and instructional support in postsecondary education, including the review and approval of instructional telecommunications course offerings.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 904. PROGRAM COST SHIFTS
PROGRAM COST SHIFTS. Any program costs or moneys in this act that are shifted to the general fund from another fund or account require an adjustment to the expenditure limit under RCW 43.135.035(5).
NEW SECTION. Sec. 905. EMERGENCY FUND ALLOCATIONS.
EMERGENCY FUND ALLOCATIONS Whenever allocations are made from the governor's emergency fund appropriation to an agency that is financed in whole or in part by other than general fund moneys, the director of financial management may direct the repayment of such allocated amount to the general fund from any balance in the fund or funds which finance the agency. No appropriation shall be necessary to effect such repayment.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 906. STATUTORY APPROPRIATIONS.
STATUTORY APPROPRIATIONS In addition to the amounts appropriated in this act for revenues for distribution, state contributions to the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system plan 2, and bond retirement and interest including ongoing bond registration and transfer charges, transfers, interest on registered warrants, and certificates of indebtedness, there is also appropriated such further amounts as may be required or available for these purposes under any statutory formula or under chapters 39.94 and 39.96 RCW or any proper bond covenant made under law.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 907. BOND EXPENSES.
BOND EXPENSES In addition to such other appropriations as are made by this act, there is hereby appropriated to the state finance committee from legally available bond proceeds in the applicable construction or building funds and accounts such amounts as are necessary to pay the expenses incurred in the issuance and sale of the subject bonds.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 908. VOLUNTARY SEPARATION INCENTIVES.
VOLUNTARY SEPARATION INCENTIVES As a management tool to reduce costs and make more effective use of resources, while improving employee productivity and morale, agencies may offer voluntary separation and/or downshifting incentives and options according to procedures and guidelines established by the department of personnel and the department of retirement systems in consultation with the office of financial management. The options may include, but are not limited to, financial incentives for: Voluntary resignation and retirement, voluntary leave-without-pay, voluntary workweek or work hour reduction, voluntary downward movement, or temporary separation for development purposes. No employee shall have a contractual right to a financial incentive offered pursuant to this section.
Agencies shall report on the outcomes of their plans, and offers shall be reviewed and monitored jointly by the department of personnel and the department of retirement systems, for reporting to the office of financial management by December 1, 2004.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 909. VOLUNTARY RETIREMENT INCENTIVES.
VOLUNTARY RETIREMENT INCENTIVES It is the intent of the legislature that agencies may implement a voluntary retirement incentive program that is cost neutral or results in cost savings provided that such a program is approved by the director of retirement systems and the office of financial management. Agencies participating in this authorization are required to submit a report by June 30, 2005, to the legislature and the office of financial management on the outcome of their approved retirement incentive program. The report should include information on the details of the program including resulting service delivery changes, agency efficiencies, the cost of the retirement incentive per participant, the total cost to the state, and the projected or actual net dollar savings over the 2003-05 biennium.
Sec. 910. RCW 9.46.100 and 2002 c 371 s 901 are each amended to read as follows:
There is hereby created the gambling revolving fund which shall consist of all moneys receivable for licensing, penalties, forfeitures, and all other moneys, income, or revenue received by the commission. The state treasurer shall be custodian of the fund. All moneys received by the commission or any employee thereof, except for change funds and an amount of petty cash as fixed by rule or regulation of the commission, shall be deposited each day in a depository approved by the state treasurer and transferred to the state treasurer to be credited to the gambling revolving fund. Disbursements from the revolving fund shall be on authorization of the commission or a duly authorized representative thereof. In order to maintain an effective expenditure and revenue control the gambling revolving fund shall be subject in all respects to chapter 43.88 RCW but no appropriation shall be required to permit expenditures and payment of obligations from such fund. All expenses relative to commission business, including but not limited to salaries and expenses of the director and other commission employees shall be paid from the gambling revolving fund.
During the ((2001-2003)) 2003-2005 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer from the gambling revolving fund to the state general fund such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance of the fund ((and reductions made by the 2002 supplemental appropriations act for administrative efficiencies and savings)).
Sec. 911. RCW 19.28.351 and 1988 c 81 s 11 are each amended to read as follows:
All sums received from licenses, permit fees, or other sources, herein shall be paid to the state treasurer and placed in a special fund designated as the "electrical license fund," and ((by him)) paid out upon vouchers duly and regularly issued therefor and approved by the director of labor and industries or the director's designee following determination by the board that the sums are necessary to accomplish the intent of chapter 19.28 RCW. The treasurer shall keep an accurate record of payments into, or receipts of, ((said)) the fund, and of all disbursements therefrom.
During the 2003-2005 biennium, the legislature may transfer moneys from the electrical license fund to the state general fund such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance of the fund.
Sec. 912. RCW 28A.305.210 and 1975 1st ex.s. c 275 s 51 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) The state board of education, by rule or regulation, may require the assistance of educational service district boards and/or superintendents in the performance of any duty, authority, or power imposed upon or granted to the state board of education by law, upon such terms and conditions as the state board of education shall establish. Such authority to assist the state board of education shall be limited to the service function of information collection and dissemination and the attestment to the accuracy and completeness of submitted information.
(2) During the 2003-05 biennium, educational service districts may, at the request of the state board of education, receive and screen applications for school accreditation, conduct school accreditation site visits pursuant to state board of education rules, and submit to the state board of education post-site visit recommendations for school accreditation. The educational service districts may assess a cooperative service fee to recover actual plus reasonable indirect costs for the purposes of this subsection.
Sec. 913. RCW 28A.500.030 and 2002 c 317 s 4 are each amended to read as follows:
Allocation of state matching funds to eligible districts for local effort assistance shall be determined as follows:
(1) Funds raised by the district through maintenance and operation levies shall be matched with state funds using the following ratio of state funds to levy funds:
(a) The difference between the district's twelve percent levy rate and the statewide average twelve percent levy rate; to
(b) The statewide average twelve percent levy rate.
(2) The maximum amount of state matching funds for districts eligible for local effort assistance shall be the district's twelve percent levy amount, multiplied by the following percentage:
(a) The difference between the district's twelve percent levy rate and the statewide average twelve percent levy rate; divided by
(b) The district's twelve percent levy rate.
(3) Calendar year 2003 allocations and maximum eligibility under this chapter shall be multiplied by 0.99.
(4) From January 1, 2004, to June 30, 2005, allocations and maximum eligibility under this chapter shall be multiplied by 0.883.
Sec. 914. RCW 38.52.106 and 2002 c 371 s 904 are each amended to read as follows:
The Nisqually earthquake account is created in the state treasury. Moneys may be placed in the account from tax revenues, budget transfers or appropriations, federal appropriations, gifts, or any other lawful source. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Moneys in the account shall be used only to support state and local government disaster response and recovery efforts associated with the Nisqually earthquake. During the ((2001-)) 2003-2005 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer moneys from the Nisqually earthquake account to the disaster response account for fire suppression and mobilization costs((, and costs associated with national security preparedness activities)).
Sec. 915. RCW 43.03.050 and 1990 c 30 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) The director of financial management shall prescribe reasonable allowances to cover reasonable and necessary subsistence and lodging expenses for elective and appointive officials and state employees while engaged on official business away from their designated posts of duty. The director of financial management may prescribe and regulate the allowances provided in lieu of subsistence and lodging expenses and may prescribe the conditions under which reimbursement for subsistence and lodging may be allowed. The schedule of allowances adopted by the office of financial management may include special allowances for foreign travel and other travel involving higher than usual costs for subsistence and lodging. The allowances established by the director shall not exceed the rates set by the federal government for federal employees. However, during the 2003-05 fiscal biennium, the allowances for any county that is part of a metropolitan statistical area, the largest city of which is in another state, shall equal the allowances prescribed for that larger city.
(2) Those persons appointed to serve without compensation on any state board, commission, or committee, if entitled to payment of travel expenses, shall be paid pursuant to special per diem rates prescribed in accordance with subsection (1) of this section by the office of financial management.
(3) The director of financial management may prescribe reasonable allowances to cover reasonable expenses for meals, coffee, and light refreshment served to elective and appointive officials and state employees regardless of travel status at a meeting where: (a) The purpose of the meeting is to conduct official state business or to provide formal training to state employees or state officials; (b) the meals, coffee, or light refreshment are an integral part of the meeting or training session; (c) the meeting or training session takes place away from the employee's or official's regular workplace; and (d) the agency head or authorized designee approves payments in advance for the meals, coffee, or light refreshment. In order to prevent abuse, the director may regulate such allowances and prescribe additional conditions for claiming the allowances.
(4) Upon approval of the agency head or authorized designee, an agency may serve coffee or light refreshments at a meeting where: (a) The purpose of the meeting is to conduct state business or to provide formal training that benefits the state; and (b) the coffee or light refreshment is an integral part of the meeting or training session. The director of financial management shall adopt requirements necessary to prohibit abuse of the authority authorized in this subsection.
(5) The schedule of allowances prescribed by the director under the terms of this section and any subsequent increases in any maximum allowance or special allowances for areas of higher than usual costs shall be reported to the ways and means committees of the house of representatives and the senate at each regular session of the legislature.
Sec. 916. RCW 43.08.190 and 1991 sp.s. c 13 s 83 are each amended to read as follows:
There is hereby created a fund within the state treasury to be known as the "state treasurer's service fund". Such fund shall be used solely for the payment of costs and expenses incurred in the operation and administration of the state treasurer's office.
Moneys shall be allocated monthly and placed in the state treasurer's service fund equivalent to a maximum of one percent of the trust and treasury average daily cash balances from the earnings generated under the authority of RCW 43.79A.040 and 43.84.080 other than earnings generated from investment of balances in funds and accounts specified in RCW 43.79.040(((2)(b))) or 43.84.092(((2)(b))) (4)(b). The allocation shall precede the distribution of the remaining earnings as prescribed under RCW 43.79A.040 and 43.84.092. The state treasurer shall establish a uniform allocation rate based on the appropriations for the treasurer's office.
During the 2003-2005 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer from the state treasurer's service fund to the state general fund such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance of the fund.
Sec. 917. RCW 43.10.180 and 1979 c 151 s 95 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) The attorney general shall keep such records as are necessary to facilitate proper allocation of costs to funds and agencies served and the director of financial management shall prescribe appropriate accounting procedures to accurately allocate costs to funds and agencies served. Billings shall be adjusted in line with actual costs incurred at intervals not to exceed six months.
(2) During the 2003-05 fiscal biennium, all expenses for administration of the office of the attorney general shall be allocated to and paid from the legal services revolving fund in accordance with accounting procedures prescribed by the director of financial management.
Sec. 918. RCW 43.08.250 and 2001 2nd sp.s. c 7 s 914 and 2001 c 289 s 4 are each reenacted and amended to read as follows:
The money received by the state treasurer from fees, fines, forfeitures, penalties, reimbursements or assessments by any court organized under Title 3 or 35 RCW, or chapter 2.08 RCW, shall be deposited in the public safety and education account which is hereby created in the state treasury. The legislature shall appropriate the funds in the account to promote traffic safety education, highway safety, criminal justice training, crime victims' compensation, judicial education, the judicial information system, civil representation of indigent persons, winter recreation parking, drug court operations, and state game programs. During the fiscal biennium ending June 30, ((2003)) 2005, the legislature may appropriate moneys from the public safety and education account for purposes of appellate indigent defense and other operations of the office of public defense, the criminal litigation unit of the attorney general's office, the treatment alternatives to street crimes program, crime victims advocacy programs, justice information network telecommunication planning, treatment for supplemental security income clients, sexual assault treatment, operations of the office of administrator for the courts, security in the common schools, alternative school start-up grants, programs for disruptive students, criminal justice data collection, Washington state patrol criminal justice activities, drug court operations, unified family courts, local court backlog assistance, financial assistance to local jurisdictions for extraordinary costs incurred in the adjudication of criminal cases, domestic violence treatment and related services, the department of corrections' costs in implementing chapter 196, Laws of 1999, reimbursement of local governments for costs associated with implementing criminal and civil justice legislation, the replacement of the department of corrections' offender-based tracking system, secure and semi-secure crisis residential centers, HOPE beds, the family policy council and community public health and safety networks, the street youth program, and narcotics or methamphetamine-related enforcement, education, training, and drug and alcohol treatment services.
Sec. 919. RCW 43.43.944 and 1999 c 117 s 2 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) The fire service training account is hereby established in the state treasury. The fund shall consist of:
(a) All fees received by the Washington state patrol for fire service training;
(b) All grants and bequests accepted by the Washington state patrol under RCW 43.43.940; and
(c) Twenty percent of all moneys received by the state on fire insurance premiums.
(2) Moneys in the account may be appropriated only for fire service training. During the 2003-2005 fiscal biennium, the legislature may appropriate funds from this account for school fire prevention activities within the Washington state patrol.
Sec. 920. RCW 43.135.045 and 2001 c 3 s 9, 2000 2nd sp.s. c 5 s 1, and 2000 2nd sp.s. c 2 s 3 are each reenacted and amended to read as follows:
(1) The emergency reserve fund is established in the state treasury. During each fiscal year, the state treasurer shall deposit in the emergency reserve fund all general fund--state revenues in excess of the state expenditure limit for that fiscal year. Deposits shall be made at the end of each fiscal quarter based on projections of state revenues and the state expenditure limit. The treasurer shall make transfers between these accounts as necessary to reconcile actual annual revenues and the expenditure limit for fiscal year 2000 and thereafter.
(2) The legislature may appropriate moneys from the emergency reserve fund only with approval of at least two-thirds of the members of each house of the legislature, and then only if the appropriation does not cause total expenditures to exceed the state expenditure limit under this chapter.
(3) The emergency reserve fund balance shall not exceed five percent of annual general fund--state revenues as projected by the official state revenue forecast. Any balance in excess of five percent shall be transferred on a quarterly basis by the state treasurer as follows: Seventy-five percent to the student achievement fund hereby created in the state treasury and twenty-five percent to the general fund balance. The treasurer shall make transfers between these accounts as necessary to reconcile actual annual revenues for fiscal year 2000 and thereafter. When per-student state funding for the maintenance and operation of K-12 education meets a level of no less than ninety percent of the national average of total funding from all sources per student as determined by the most recent published data from the national center for education statistics of the United States department of education, as calculated by the office of financial management, further deposits to the student achievement fund shall be required only to the extent necessary to maintain the ninety-percent level. Remaining funds are part of the general fund balance and these funds are subject to the expenditure limits of this chapter.
(4) The education construction fund is hereby created in the state treasury.
(a) Funds may be appropriated from the education construction fund exclusively for common school construction or higher education construction.
(b) Funds may be appropriated for any other purpose only if approved by a two-thirds vote of each house of the legislature and if approved by a vote of the people at the next general election. An appropriation approved by the people under this subsection shall result in an adjustment to the state expenditure limit only for the fiscal period for which the appropriation is made and shall not affect any subsequent fiscal period.
(5) Funds from the student achievement fund shall be appropriated to the superintendent of public instruction strictly for distribution to school districts to meet the provisions set out in the student achievement act. Allocations shall be made on an equal per full-time equivalent student basis to each school district.
(6) Earnings of the emergency reserve fund under RCW 43.84.092(4)(a) shall be transferred quarterly to the multimodal transportation account, except for those earnings that are in excess of thirty-five million dollars each fiscal year. Within thirty days following any fiscal year in which earnings transferred to the multimodal transportation account under this subsection did not total thirty-five million dollars, the state treasurer shall transfer from the emergency reserve fund an amount necessary to bring the total deposited in the multimodal transportation account under this subsection to thirty-five million dollars. The revenues to the multimodal transportation account reflected in this subsection provide ongoing support for the transportation programs of the state. However, it is the intent of the legislature that any new long-term financial support that may be subsequently provided for transportation programs will be used to replace and supplant the revenues reflected in this subsection, thereby allowing those revenues to be returned to the purposes to which they were previously dedicated. No transfers from the emergency reserve fund to the multimodal fund shall be made during the 2003-05 fiscal biennium.
Sec. 921. RCW 48.02.190 and 2002 c 371 s 913 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) As used in this section:
(a) "Organization" means every insurer, as defined in RCW 48.01.050, having a certificate of authority to do business in this state and every health care service contractor registered to do business in this state. "Class one" organizations shall consist of all insurers as defined in RCW 48.01.050. "Class two" organizations shall consist of all organizations registered under provisions of chapter 48.44 RCW.
(b) "Receipts" means (i) net direct premiums consisting of direct gross premiums, as defined in RCW 48.18.170, paid for insurance written or renewed upon risks or property resident, situated, or to be performed in this state, less return premiums and premiums on policies not taken, dividends paid or credited to policyholders on direct business, and premiums received from policies or contracts issued in connection with qualified plans as defined in RCW 48.14.021, and (ii) prepayments to health care service contractors as set forth in RCW 48.44.010(3) less experience rating credits, dividends, prepayments returned to subscribers, and payments for contracts not taken.
(2) The annual cost of operating the office of insurance commissioner shall be determined by legislative appropriation. A pro rata share of the cost shall be charged to all organizations. Each class of organization shall contribute sufficient in fees to the insurance commissioner's regulatory account to pay the reasonable costs, including overhead, of regulating that class of organization.
(3) Fees charged shall be calculated separately for each class of organization. The fee charged each organization shall be that portion of the cost of operating the insurance commissioner's office, for that class of organization, for the ensuing fiscal year that is represented by the organization's portion of the receipts collected or received by all organizations within that class on business in this state during the previous calendar year: PROVIDED, That the fee shall not exceed one-eighth of one percent of receipts: PROVIDED FURTHER, That the minimum fee shall be one thousand dollars.
(4) The commissioner shall annually, on or before June 1, calculate and bill each organization for the amount of its fee. Fees shall be due and payable no later than June 15 of each year: PROVIDED, That if the necessary financial records are not available or if the amount of the legislative appropriation is not determined in time to carry out such calculations and bill such fees within the time specified, the commissioner may use the fee factors for the prior year as the basis for the fees and, if necessary, the commissioner may impose supplemental fees to fully and properly charge the organizations. The penalties for failure to pay fees when due shall be the same as the penalties for failure to pay taxes pursuant to RCW 48.14.060. The fees required by this section are in addition to all other taxes and fees now imposed or that may be subsequently imposed.
(5) All moneys collected shall be deposited in the insurance commissioner's regulatory account in the state treasury which is hereby created.
(6) Unexpended funds in the insurance commissioner's regulatory account at the close of a fiscal year shall be carried forward in the insurance commissioner's regulatory account to the succeeding fiscal year and shall be used to reduce future fees. During the ((2001-2003)) 2003-2005 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer from the insurance commissioner's regulatory account to the state general fund such amounts as reflect excess fund balance in the account.
Sec. 922. RCW 49.26.130 and 1989 c 154 s 9 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) The department shall administer this chapter.
(2) The director of the department shall adopt, in accordance with chapters 34.05 and 49.17 RCW, rules necessary to carry out this chapter.
(3) The department shall prescribe fees for the issuance and renewal of certificates, including recertification, and the administration of examinations, and for the review of training courses.
(4) The asbestos account is hereby established in the state treasury. All fees collected under this chapter shall be deposited in the account. Moneys in the account shall be spent after appropriation only for costs incurred by the department in the administration and enforcement of this chapter. Disbursements from the account shall be on authorization of the director of the department or the director's designee.
(5) During the 2003-2005 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer from the asbestos account to the state general fund such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance in the account.
Sec. 923. RCW 51.44.170 and 2002 c 371 s 916 are each amended to read as follows:
The industrial insurance premium refund account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All industrial insurance refunds earned by state agencies or institutions of higher education under the state fund retrospective rating program shall be deposited into the account. The account is subject to the allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but no appropriation is required for expenditures from the account. Only the executive head of the agency or institution of higher education, or designee, may authorize expenditures from the account. No agency or institution of higher education may make an expenditure from the account for an amount greater than the refund earned by the agency. If the agency or institution of higher education has staff dedicated to workers' compensation claims management, expenditures from the account must be used to pay for that staff, but additional expenditure from the account may be used for any program within an agency or institution of higher education that promotes or provides incentives for employee workplace safety and health and early, appropriate return-to-work for injured employees. During the ((2001-2003)) 2003-2005 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer from the industrial insurance premium refund account to the state general fund such amounts as reflect the ((reductions made by the 2002 supplemental appropriations act for administrative efficiencies and savings)) excess fund balance of the account.
Sec. 924. RCW 66.16.080 and 1988 c 101 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:
No sale or delivery of liquor shall be made on or from the premises of any state liquor store, nor shall any store be open for the sale of liquor, on Sunday, unless the board determines that unique circumstances exist which necessitate Sunday liquor sales by vendors appointed under RCW 66.08.050(2) of products of their own manufacture, not to exceed one case of liquor per customer. However, during the 2003-05 fiscal biennium, liquor may be sold from state liquor stores on Sundays and state liquor stores may be open for the sale of liquor on Sundays.
Sec. 925. RCW 67.40.040 and 1995 c 386 s 13 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) The proceeds from the sale of the bonds authorized in RCW 67.40.030, proceeds of the taxes imposed under RCW 67.40.090 and 67.40.130, and all other moneys received by the state convention and trade center from any public or private source which are intended to fund the acquisition, design, construction, expansion, exterior cleanup and repair of the Eagles building, conversion of various retail and other space to meeting rooms, purchase of the land and building known as the McKay Parcel, development of low-income housing, or renovation of the center, and those expenditures authorized under RCW 67.40.170 shall be deposited in the state convention and trade center account hereby created in the state treasury and in such subaccounts as are deemed appropriate by the directors of the corporation.
(2) Moneys in the account, including unanticipated revenues under RCW 43.79.270, shall be used exclusively for the following purposes in the following priority:
(a) For reimbursement of the state general fund under RCW 67.40.060;
(b) After appropriation by statute:
(i) For payment of expenses incurred in the issuance and sale of the bonds issued under RCW 67.40.030;
(ii) For expenditures authorized in RCW 67.40.170;
(iii) For acquisition, design, and construction of the state convention and trade center; and
(iv) For reimbursement of any expenditures from the state general fund in support of the state convention and trade center; and
(c) For transfer to the state convention and trade center operations account.
(3) The corporation shall identify with specificity those facilities of the state convention and trade center that are to be financed with proceeds of general obligation bonds, the interest on which is intended to be excluded from gross income for federal income tax purposes. The corporation shall not permit the extent or manner of private business use of those bond-financed facilities to be inconsistent with treatment of such bonds as governmental bonds under applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
(4) In order to ensure consistent treatment of bonds authorized under RCW 67.40.030 with applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and notwithstanding RCW 43.84.092, investment earnings on bond proceeds deposited in the state convention and trade center account in the state treasury shall be retained in the account, and shall be expended by the corporation for the purposes authorized under chapter 386, Laws of 1995 and in a manner consistent with applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
(5) During the 2003-2005 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer from the state convention and trade center account to the state general fund such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance of the account.
Sec. 926. RCW 69.50.520 and 2002 c 371 s 920 are each amended to read as follows:
The violence reduction and drug enforcement account is created in the state treasury. All designated receipts from RCW 9.41.110(8), 66.24.210(4), 66.24.290(2), 69.50.505(i)(1), 82.08.150(5), 82.24.020(2), 82.64.020, and section 420, chapter 271, Laws of 1989 shall be deposited into the account. Expenditures from the account may be used only for funding services and programs under chapter 271, Laws of 1989 and chapter 7, Laws of 1994 sp. sess., including state incarceration costs. Funds from the account may also be appropriated to reimburse local governments for costs associated with implementing criminal justice legislation including chapter 338, Laws of 1997. During the ((2001-)) 2003-2005 biennium, funds from the account may also be used for costs associated with providing grants to local governments in accordance with chapter 338, Laws of 1997, ((the replacement of the department of corrections' offender-based tracking system)) funding drug offender treatment services in accordance with RCW 70.96A.350, maintenance and operating costs of the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs jail reporting system, ((civil indigent legal representation, and for)) multijurisdictional narcotics task forces((. After July 1, 2003, at least seven and one-half percent of expenditures from the account shall be used for providing)), and grants to community networks under chapter 70.190 RCW by the family policy council.
Sec. 927. RCW 70.79.350 and 1979 c 151 s 171 are each amended to read as follows:
The chief inspector shall give an official receipt for all fees required by chapter 70.79 RCW and shall transfer all sums so received to the treasurer of the state of Washington as ex officio custodian thereof and ((by him, as such custodian,)) the treasurer shall place ((said)) all sums in a special fund hereby created and designated as the "pressure systems safety fund". ((Said)) Funds ((by him)) shall be paid out upon vouchers duly and regularly issued therefor and approved by the director of the department of labor and industries. The treasurer, as ex officio custodian of ((said)) the fund, shall keep an accurate record of any payments into ((said)) the fund, and of all disbursements therefrom. ((Said)) The fund shall be used exclusively to defray only the expenses of administering chapter 70.79 RCW by the chief inspector as authorized by law and the expenses incident to the maintenance of ((his)) the office. The fund shall be charged with its pro rata share of the cost of administering ((said)) the fund which is to be determined by the director of financial management and by the director of the department of labor and industries.
During the 2003-2005 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer from the pressure systems safety fund to the state general fund such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance of the fund.
Sec. 928. RCW 70.94.483 and 1991 sp.s. c 13 ss 64, 65 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) The wood stove education and enforcement account is hereby created in the state treasury. Money placed in the account shall include all money received under subsection (2) of this section and any other money appropriated by the legislature. Money in the account shall be spent for the purposes of the wood stove education program established under RCW 70.94.480 and for enforcement of the wood stove program, and shall be subject to legislative appropriation. However, during the 2003-05 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer from the wood stove education and enforcement account to the air pollution control account such amounts as specified in the omnibus operating budget bill.
(2) The department of ecology, with the advice of the advisory committee, shall set a flat fee of thirty dollars, on the retail sale, as defined in RCW 82.04.050, of each solid fuel burning device after January 1, 1992. The fee shall be imposed upon the consumer and shall not be subject to the retail sales tax provisions of chapters 82.08 and 82.12 RCW. The fee may be adjusted annually above thirty dollars to account for inflation as determined by the state office of the economic and revenue forecast council. The fee shall be collected by the department of revenue in conjunction with the retail sales tax under chapter 82.08 RCW. If the seller fails to collect the fee herein imposed or fails to remit the fee to the department of revenue in the manner prescribed in chapter 82.08 RCW, the seller shall be personally liable to the state for the amount of the fee. The collection provisions of chapter 82.32 RCW shall apply. The department of revenue shall deposit fees collected under this section in the wood stove education and enforcement account.
Sec. 929. RCW 70.105D.070 and 2001 c 27 s 2 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) The state toxics control account and the local toxics control account are hereby created in the state treasury.
(2) The following moneys shall be deposited into the state toxics control account: (a) Those revenues which are raised by the tax imposed under RCW 82.21.030 and which are attributable to that portion of the rate equal to thirty-three one-hundredths of one percent; (b) the costs of remedial actions recovered under this chapter or chapter 70.105A RCW; (c) penalties collected or recovered under this chapter; and (d) any other money appropriated or transferred to the account by the legislature. Moneys in the account may be used only to carry out the purposes of this chapter, including but not limited to the following activities:
(i) The state's responsibility for hazardous waste planning, management, regulation, enforcement, technical assistance, and public education required under chapter 70.105 RCW;
(ii) The state's responsibility for solid waste planning, management, regulation, enforcement, technical assistance, and public education required under chapter 70.95 RCW;
(iii) The hazardous waste cleanup program required under this chapter;
(iv) State matching funds required under the federal cleanup law;
(v) Financial assistance for local programs in accordance with chapters 70.95, 70.95C, 70.95I, and 70.105 RCW;
(vi) State government programs for the safe reduction, recycling, or disposal of hazardous wastes from households, small businesses, and agriculture;
(vii) Hazardous materials emergency response training;
(viii) Water and environmental health protection and monitoring programs;
(ix) Programs authorized under chapter 70.146 RCW;
(x) A public participation program, including regional citizen advisory committees;
(xi) Public funding to assist potentially liable persons to pay for the costs of remedial action in compliance with cleanup standards under RCW 70.105D.030(2)(e) but only when the amount and terms of such funding are established under a settlement agreement under RCW 70.105D.040(4) and when the director has found that the funding will achieve both (A) a substantially more expeditious or enhanced cleanup than would otherwise occur, and (B) the prevention or mitigation of unfair economic hardship; and
(xii) Development and demonstration of alternative management technologies designed to carry out the top two hazardous waste management priorities of RCW 70.105.150.
(3) The following moneys shall be deposited into the local toxics control account: Those revenues which are raised by the tax imposed under RCW 82.21.030 and which are attributable to that portion of the rate equal to thirty-seven one-hundredths of one percent.
(a) Moneys deposited in the local toxics control account shall be used by the department for grants or loans to local governments for the following purposes in descending order of priority: (i) Remedial actions; (ii) hazardous waste plans and programs under chapter 70.105 RCW; (iii) solid waste plans and programs under chapters 70.95, 70.95C, 70.95I, and 70.105 RCW; (iv) funds for a program to assist in the assessment and cleanup of sites of methamphetamine production, but not to be used for the initial containment of such sites, consistent with the responsibilities and intent of RCW 69.50.511; and (v) cleanup and disposal of hazardous substances from abandoned or derelict vessels that pose a threat to human health or the environment. For purposes of this subsection (3)(a)(v), "abandoned or derelict vessels" means vessels that have little or no value and either have no identified owner or have an identified owner lacking financial resources to clean up and dispose of the vessel. Funds for plans and programs shall be allocated consistent with the priorities and matching requirements established in chapters 70.105, 70.95C, 70.95I, and 70.95 RCW. During the 1999-2001 fiscal biennium, moneys in the account may also be used for the following activities: Conducting a study of whether dioxins occur in fertilizers, soil amendments, and soils; reviewing applications for registration of fertilizers; and conducting a study of plant uptake of metals. During the 2003-05 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer from the local toxics control account to the state toxics control account such amounts as specified in the omnibus operating budget bill for methamphetamine lab cleanup.
(b) Funds may also be appropriated to the department of health to implement programs to reduce testing requirements under the federal safe drinking water act for public water systems. The department of health shall reimburse the account from fees assessed under RCW 70.119A.115 by June 30, 1995.
(4) Except for unanticipated receipts under RCW 43.79.260 through 43.79.282, moneys in the state and local toxics control accounts may be spent only after appropriation by statute.
(5) One percent of the moneys deposited into the state and local toxics control accounts shall be allocated only for public participation grants to persons who may be adversely affected by a release or threatened release of a hazardous substance and to not-for-profit public interest organizations. The primary purpose of these grants is to facilitate the participation by persons and organizations in the investigation and remedying of releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances and to implement the state's solid and hazardous waste management priorities. However, during the 1999-2001 fiscal biennium, funding may not be granted to entities engaged in lobbying activities, and applicants may not be awarded grants if their cumulative grant awards under this section exceed two hundred thousand dollars. No grant may exceed sixty thousand dollars. Grants may be renewed annually. Moneys appropriated for public participation from either account which are not expended at the close of any biennium shall revert to the state toxics control account.
(6) No moneys deposited into either the state or local toxics control account may be used for solid waste incinerator feasibility studies, construction, maintenance, or operation.
(7) The department shall adopt rules for grant or loan issuance and performance.
Sec. 930. RCW 70.146.030 and 2002 c 371 s 921 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) The water quality account is hereby created in the state treasury. Moneys in the account may be used only in a manner consistent with this chapter. Moneys deposited in the account shall be administered by the department of ecology and shall be subject to legislative appropriation. Moneys placed in the account shall include tax receipts as provided in RCW 82.24.027, 82.26.025, and 82.32.390, principal and interest from the repayment of any loans granted pursuant to this chapter, and any other moneys appropriated to the account by the legislature.
(2) The department may use or permit the use of any moneys in the account to make grants or loans to public bodies, including grants to public bodies as cost-sharing moneys in any case where federal, local, or other funds are made available on a cost-sharing basis, for water pollution control facilities and activities, or for purposes of assisting a public body to obtain an ownership interest in water pollution control facilities and/or to defray a part of the payments made by a public body to a service provider under a service agreement entered into pursuant to RCW 70.150.060, within the purposes of this chapter and for related administrative expenses. For the period July 1, ((2001)) 2003, to June 30, ((2003)) 2005, moneys in the account may be used to process applications received by the department that seek to make changes to or transfer existing water rights and for grants and technical assistance to public bodies for watershed planning under chapter 90.82 RCW. No more than three percent of the moneys deposited in the account may be used by the department to pay for the administration of the grant and loan program authorized by this chapter.
(3) Beginning with the biennium ending June 30, 1997, the department shall present a biennial progress report on the use of moneys from the account to the chairs of the senate committee on ways and means and the house of representatives committee on appropriations. The first report is due June 30, 1996, and the report for each succeeding biennium is due December 31 of the odd-numbered year. The report shall consist of a list of each recipient, project description, and amount of the grant, loan, or both.
Sec. 931. RCW 70.146.080 and 1994 sp.s. c 6 s 902 are each amended to read as follows:
Within thirty days after June 30, 1987, and within thirty days after each succeeding fiscal year thereafter, the state treasurer shall determine the tax receipts deposited into the water quality account for the preceding fiscal year. If the tax receipts deposited into the account in each of the fiscal years 1988 and 1989 are less than forty million dollars, the state treasurer shall transfer sufficient moneys from general state revenues into the water quality account to bring the total receipts in each fiscal year up to forty million dollars.
For the biennium ending June 30, 1991, if the tax receipts deposited into the water quality account and the earnings on investment of balances credited to the account are less than ninety million dollars, the treasurer shall transfer sufficient moneys from general state revenues into the water quality account to bring the total revenue up to ninety million dollars. The determination and transfer shall be made by July 31, 1991.
For fiscal year 1992 and for fiscal years 1995 and 1996 and thereafter, if the tax receipts deposited into the water quality account for each fiscal year are less than forty-five million dollars, the treasurer shall transfer sufficient moneys from general state revenues into the water quality account to bring the total revenue up to forty-five million dollars. However, during the 2003-05 fiscal biennium, the legislature may specify the transfer of a different amount in the operating budget bill. Determinations and transfers shall be made by July 31 for the preceding fiscal year.
Sec. 932. RCW 72.11.040 and 2001 2nd sp.s. c 7 s 919 are each amended to read as follows:
The cost of supervision fund is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from assessments made under RCW 9.94A.780 and 72.04A.120 shall be deposited into the fund. Expenditures from the fund may be used only to support the collection of legal financial obligations. During the ((2001-)) 2003-2005 biennium, funds from the account may also be used for costs associated with the department's supervision of the offenders in the community. Only the secretary of the department of corrections or the secretary's designee may authorize expenditures from the fund. The fund is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but no appropriation is required for expenditures.
Sec. 933. RCW 76.12.170 and 1988 c 128 s 36 are each amended to read as follows:
All receipts from the sale of stock or seed shall be deposited in a state forest nursery revolving fund to be maintained by the department, which is hereby authorized to use all money in said fund for the maintenance of the state tree nursery or the planting of denuded state owned lands.
During the 2003-2005 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer from the state forest nursery revolving fund to the state general fund such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance of the fund.
Sec. 934. RCW 80.01.080 and 2002 c 371 s 924 are each amended to read as follows:
There is created in the state treasury a public service revolving fund. Regulatory fees payable by all types of public service companies shall be deposited to the credit of the public service revolving fund. Except for expenses payable out of the pipeline safety account, all expense of operation of the Washington utilities and transportation commission shall be payable out of the public service revolving fund.
During the ((2001-2003)) 2003-2005 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer from the public service revolving fund to the state general fund such amounts as reflect the ((appropriations reductions made by the 2002 supplemental appropriations act for administrative efficiencies and savings)) excess fund balance of the fund.
Sec. 935. RCW 82.14.200 and 1998 c 321 s 8 are each amended to read as follows:
There is created in the state treasury a special account to be known as the "county sales and use tax equalization account." Into this account shall be placed a portion of all motor vehicle excise tax receipts as provided in RCW 82.44.110. Funds in this account shall be allocated by the state treasurer according to the following procedure:
(1) Prior to April 1st of each year the director of revenue shall inform the state treasurer of the total and the per capita levels of revenues for the unincorporated area of each county and the statewide weighted average per capita level of revenues for the unincorporated areas of all counties imposing the sales and use tax authorized under RCW 82.14.030(1) for the previous calendar year.
(2) At such times as distributions are made under RCW 82.44.150, the state treasurer shall apportion to each county imposing the sales and use tax under RCW 82.14.030(1) at the maximum rate and receiving less than one hundred fifty thousand dollars from the tax for the previous calendar year, an amount from the county sales and use tax equalization account sufficient, when added to the amount of revenues received the previous calendar year by the county, to equal one hundred fifty thousand dollars.
The department of revenue shall establish a governmental price index as provided in this subsection. The base year for the index shall be the end of the third quarter of 1982. Prior to November 1, 1983, and prior to each November 1st thereafter, the department of revenue shall establish another index figure for the third quarter of that year. The department of revenue may use the implicit price deflators for state and local government purchases of goods and services calculated by the United States department of commerce to establish the governmental price index. Beginning on January 1, 1984, and each January 1st thereafter, the one hundred fifty thousand dollar base figure in this subsection shall be adjusted in direct proportion to the percentage change in the governmental price index from 1982 until the year before the adjustment. Distributions made under this subsection for 1984 and thereafter shall use this adjusted base amount figure.
(3) Subsequent to the distributions under subsection (2) of this section and at such times as distributions are made under RCW 82.44.150, the state treasurer shall apportion to each county imposing the sales and use tax under RCW 82.14.030(1) at the maximum rate and receiving less than seventy percent of the statewide weighted average per capita level of revenues for the unincorporated areas of all counties as determined by the department of revenue under subsection (1) of this section, an amount from the county sales and use tax equalization account sufficient, when added to the per capita level of revenues for the unincorporated area received the previous calendar year by the county, to equal seventy percent of the statewide weighted average per capita level of revenues for the unincorporated areas of all counties determined under subsection (1) of this section, subject to reduction under subsections (6) and (7) of this section. When computing distributions under this section, any distribution under subsection (2) of this section shall be considered revenues received from the tax imposed under RCW 82.14.030(1) for the previous calendar year.
(4) Subsequent to the distributions under subsection (3) of this section and at such times as distributions are made under RCW 82.44.150, the state treasurer shall apportion to each county imposing the sales and use tax under RCW 82.14.030(2) at the maximum rate and receiving a distribution under subsection (2) of this section, a third distribution from the county sales and use tax equalization account. The distribution to each qualifying county shall be equal to the distribution to the county under subsection (2) of this section, subject to the reduction under subsections (6) and (7) of this section. To qualify for the total distribution under this subsection, the county must impose the tax under RCW 82.14.030(2) for the entire calendar year. Counties imposing the tax for less than the full year shall qualify for prorated allocations under this subsection proportionate to the number of months of the year during which the tax is imposed.
(5) Subsequent to the distributions under subsection (4) of this section and at such times as distributions are made under RCW 82.44.150, the state treasurer shall apportion to each county imposing the sales and use tax under RCW 82.14.030(2) at the maximum rate and receiving a distribution under subsection (3) of this section, a fourth distribution from the county sales and use tax equalization account. The distribution to each qualifying county shall be equal to the distribution to the county under subsection (3) of this section, subject to the reduction under subsections (6) and (7) of this section. To qualify for the distributions under this subsection, the county must impose the tax under RCW 82.14.030(2) for the entire calendar year. Counties imposing the tax for less than the full year shall qualify for prorated allocations under this subsection proportionate to the number of months of the year during which the tax is imposed.
(6) Revenues distributed under subsections (2) through (5) of this section in any calendar year shall not exceed an amount equal to seventy percent of the statewide weighted average per capita level of revenues for the unincorporated areas of all counties during the previous calendar year. If distributions under subsections (3) through (5) of this section cannot be made because of this limitation, then distributions under subsections (3) through (5) of this section shall be reduced ratably among the qualifying counties.
(7) If inadequate revenues exist in the county sales and use tax equalization account to make the distributions under subsections (3) through (5) of this section, then the distributions under subsections (3) through (5) of this section shall be reduced ratably among the qualifying counties. At such time during the year as additional funds accrue to the county sales and use tax equalization account, additional distributions shall be made under subsections (3) through (5) of this section to the counties.
(8) If the level of revenues in the county sales and use tax equalization account exceeds the amount necessary to make the distributions under subsections (2) through (5) of this section, at such times as distributions are made under RCW 82.44.150, the state treasurer shall apportion an amount to the county public health account created in RCW 70.05.125 equal to the adjustment under RCW 70.05.125(2)(b).
(9) If the level of revenues in the county sales and use tax equalization account exceeds the amount necessary to make the distributions under subsections (2) through (5) and (8) of this section, then the additional revenues shall be credited and transferred as follows:
(a) Fifty percent to the public facilities construction loan revolving account under RCW 43.160.080; and
(b) Fifty percent to the distressed county public facilities construction loan account under RCW 43.160.220, or so much thereof as will not cause the balance in the account to exceed twenty-five million dollars. Any remaining funds shall be deposited into the public facilities construction loan revolving account.
(10) During the 2003-2005 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer from the county sales and use tax equalization account to the state general fund such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance of the account.
Sec. 936. RCW 82.14.210 and 1996 c 64 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:
There is created in the state treasury a special account to be known as the "municipal sales and use tax equalization account." Into this account shall be placed such revenues as are provided under RCW 82.44.110(1)(e). Funds in this account shall be allocated by the state treasurer according to the following procedure:
(1) Prior to January 1st of each year the department of revenue shall determine the total and the per capita levels of revenues for each city and the statewide weighted average per capita level of revenues for all cities imposing the sales and use tax authorized under RCW 82.14.030(1) for the previous calendar year.
(2) At such times as distributions are made under RCW 82.44.150, the state treasurer shall apportion to each city not imposing the sales and use tax under RCW 82.14.030(2) an amount from the municipal sales and use tax equalization account equal to the amount distributed to the city under RCW 82.44.155, multiplied by forty-five fifty-fifths.
(3) Subsequent to the distributions under subsection (2) of this section, and at such times as distributions are made under RCW 82.44.150, the state treasurer shall apportion to each city imposing the sales and use tax under RCW 82.14.030(1) at the maximum rate and receiving less than seventy percent of the statewide weighted average per capita level of revenues for all cities as determined by the department of revenue under subsection (1) of this section, an amount from the municipal sales and use tax equalization account sufficient, when added to the per capita level of revenues received the previous calendar year by the city, to equal seventy percent of the statewide weighted average per capita level of revenues for all cities determined under subsection (1) of this section, subject to reduction under subsection (6) of this section.
(4) Subsequent to the distributions under subsection (3) of this section, and at such times as distributions are made under RCW 82.44.150, the state treasurer shall apportion to each city imposing the sales and use tax under RCW 82.14.030(2) at the maximum rate and receiving a distribution under subsection (3) of this section, a third distribution from the municipal sales and use tax equalization account. The distribution to each qualifying city shall be equal to the distribution to the city under subsection (3) of this section, subject to the reduction under subsection (6) of this section. To qualify for the distributions under this subsection, the city must impose the tax under RCW 82.14.030(2) for the entire calendar year. Cities imposing the tax for less than the full year shall qualify for prorated allocations under this subsection proportionate to the number of months of the year during which the tax is imposed.
(5) For a city with an official incorporation date after January 1, 1990, municipal sales and use tax equalization distributions shall be made according to the procedures in this subsection. Municipal sales and use tax equalization distributions to eligible new cities shall be made at the same time as distributions are made under subsections (3) and (4) of this section. The department of revenue shall follow the estimating procedures outlined in this subsection until the new city has received a full year's worth of revenues under RCW 82.14.030(1) as of the January municipal sales and use tax equalization distribution.
(a) Whether a newly incorporated city determined to receive funds under this subsection receives its first equalization payment at the January, April, July, or October municipal sales and use tax equalization distribution shall depend on the date the city first imposes the tax authorized under RCW 82.14.030(1).
(i) A newly incorporated city imposing the tax authorized under RCW 82.14.030(1) effective as of January 1st shall be eligible to receive funds under this subsection beginning with the April municipal sales and use tax equalization distribution of that year.
(ii) A newly incorporated city imposing the tax authorized under RCW 82.14.030(1) effective as of February 1st, March 1st, or April 1st shall be eligible to receive funds under this subsection beginning with the July municipal sales and use tax equalization distribution of that year.
(iii) A newly incorporated city imposing the tax authorized under RCW 82.14.030(1) effective as of May 1st, June 1st, or July 1st shall be eligible to receive funds under this subsection beginning with the October municipal sales and use tax equalization distribution of that year.
(iv) A newly incorporated city imposing the tax authorized under RCW 82.14.030(1) effective as of August 1st, September 1st, or October 1st shall be eligible to receive funds under this subsection beginning with the January municipal sales and use tax equalization distribution of the next year.
(v) A newly incorporated city imposing the tax authorized under RCW 82.14.030(1) effective as of November 1st or December 1st shall be eligible to receive funds under this subsection beginning with the April municipal sales and use tax equalization distribution of the next year.
(b) For purposes of calculating the amount of funds the new city should receive under this subsection, the department of revenue shall:
(i) Estimate the per capita amount of revenues from the tax authorized under RCW 82.14.030(1) that the new city would have received had the city received revenues from the tax the entire calendar year;
(ii) Calculate the amount provided under subsection (3) of this section based on the per capita revenues determined under (b)(i) of this subsection;
(iii) Prorate the amount determined under (b)(ii) of this subsection by the number of months the tax authorized under RCW 82.14.030(1) is imposed.
(c) A new city imposing the tax under RCW 82.14.030(2) at the maximum rate and receiving a distribution calculated under (b) of this subsection shall receive another distribution from the municipal sales and use tax equalization account. This distribution shall be equal to the calculation made under (b)(ii) of this subsection, prorated by the number of months the city imposes the tax authorized under RCW 82.14.030(2) at the full rate.
(d) The department of revenue shall advise the state treasurer of the amounts calculated under (b) and (c) of this subsection and the state treasurer shall distribute these amounts to the new city from the municipal sales and use tax equalization account subject to the limitations imposed in subsection (6) of this section.
(e) Revenues estimated under this subsection shall not affect the calculation of the statewide weighted average per capita level of revenues for all cities made under subsection (1) of this section.
(6) If inadequate revenues exist in the municipal sales and use tax equalization account to make the distributions under subsection (3), (4), or (5) of this section, then the distributions under subsections (3), (4), and (5) of this section shall be reduced ratably among the qualifying cities. At such time during the year as additional funds accrue to the municipal sales and use tax equalization account, additional distributions shall be made under subsections (3), (4), and (5) of this section to the cities.
(7) If the level of revenues in the municipal sales and use tax equalization account exceeds the amount necessary to make the distributions under subsections (2) through (5) of this section, then the additional revenues shall be apportioned among the several cities within the state ratably on the basis of population as last determined by the office of financial management: PROVIDED, That no such distribution shall be made to those cities receiving a distribution under subsection (2) of this section.
(8) During the 2003-2005 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer from the municipal sales and use tax equalization account to the state general fund such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance in the account.
Sec. 937. RCW 86.26.007 and 1997 c 149 s 914 are each amended to read as follows:
The flood control assistance account is hereby established in the state treasury. At the beginning of the 1997-99 fiscal biennium and each biennium thereafter the state treasurer shall transfer four million dollars from the general fund to the flood control assistance account. Moneys in the flood control assistance account may be spent only after appropriation for purposes specified under this chapter ((or, during the 1997-99 fiscal biennium, for transfer to the disaster response account)). During the 2003-2005 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer from the flood control assistance account to the state general fund such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance of the account.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 938. If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 939. This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately.
Correct the title.
Representative Sommers spoke in favor of the adoption of the amendment (521) to the committee amendment.
Representatives Sehlin and Anderson spoke against the adoption of the amendment to the committee amendment.
The amendment to the committee amendment was adopted.
The committee amendment as amended was adopted.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill as amended by the House, was placed on final passage.
Representatives Fromhold, Kagi, Clibborn, McIntire, Kenney and Kessler spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
Representative Delvin, Orcutt, DeBolt, Schoesler, Pflug, Sump, McMorris, Ahern, Cairnes, Armstrong, Benson, McMahan, Shabro, Bush, Boldt, Schual-Berke, Chandler, Holmquist, Clements and Sehlin spoke against the passage of the bill.
The Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding) stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5404 as amended by the House.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5404, as amended by the House, and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 52, Nays - 46, Absent - 0, Excused - 0.
Voting yea: Representatives Berkey, Blake, Campbell, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Conway, Cooper, Darneille, Dickerson, Dunshee, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Flannigan, Fromhold, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Kagi, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Lantz, Lovick, McCoy, McDermott, McIntire, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Murray, O'Brien, Pettigrew, Quall, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Simpson, Sommers, Sullivan, Upthegrove, Veloria, Wallace, Wood and Mr. Speaker - 52.
Voting nay: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Armstrong, Bailey, Benson, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Carrell, Chandler, Clements, Condotta, Cox, Crouse, DeBolt, Delvin, Ericksen, Hinkle, Holmquist, Jarrett, Kristiansen, Linville, Mastin, McDonald, McMahan, McMorris, Mielke, Newhouse, Nixon, Orcutt, Pearson, Pflug, Priest, Roach, Schindler, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Sehlin, Shabro, Skinner, Sump, Talcott, Tom and Woods - 46.
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5404, as amended by the House, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.
Representative Sommers thanked the staff members of the Committee on Appropriations for their tireless efforts on the budget and asked the Chamber to acknowledge their accomplishment.
MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE
April 26, 2003
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has receded from its amendment to SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1335 and passed the bill without said amendments, and the same is herewith transmitted.
Milt H. Doumit, Secretary
April 26, 2003
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has concurred in the House amendment to SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5310 and passed the bill as amended by the House, and the same is herewith transmitted.
Milt H. Doumit, Secretary
April 26, 2003
Mr. Speaker:
The President has signed:
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5190,
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5497,
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5520,
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5748,
and the same are herewith transmitted.
Milt H. Doumit, Secretary
April 26, 2003
Mr. Speaker:
The President has signed:
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1001,
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1002,
SECOND SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1003,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1057,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1081,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1175,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1211,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1219,
SECOND SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1240,
ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO. 1252,
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1299,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1380,
ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO. 1395,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1442,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1455,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1470,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1495,
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1509,
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1524,
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1530,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1634,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1694,
SECOND SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1725,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1734,
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1754,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1755,
SECOND SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1784,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1826,
ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO. 2067,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2094,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2118,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2132,
ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO. 2146,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2196,
HOUSE JOINT MEMORIAL NO. 4012,
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 4206,
and the same are herewith transmitted.
Milt H. Doumit, Secretary
April 26, 2003
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has concurred in the House amendments to the following bills and passed the bills as amended by the House:
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6012,
ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 5389,
and the same are herewith transmitted.
Milt H. Doumit, Secretary
April 26, 2003
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 6062, and the same are herewith transmitted.
Milt H. Doumit, Secretary
SECOND READING
HOUSE BILL NO. 2267, By Representatives Gombosky, Sommers, Moeller, Cody, Conway, Fromhold and McIntire
Providing revenue for the student achievement fund and the health services account.
The bill was read the second time. There being no objection, Substitute House Bill No. 2267 was substituted for House Bill No. 2267 and the substitute bill was placed on the second reading calendar.
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2267 was read the second time.
Representative Benson moved the adoption of amendment (534):
Beginning on page 2, line 33, strike all of section 3.
Beginning on page 2, line 15, strike all of section 19.
Renumber sections consecutively, correct any internal references accordingly, and correct the title.
Representatives Benson, Orcutt, Cairnes, Roach, Pflug and McMahan spoke in favor of the adoption of the amendment.
Representatives Cooper and Dickerson spoke against the adoption of the amendment.
An electronic roll call vote was demanded and the demand was sustained.
The Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding) stated the question before the House to be adoption of amendment (534) to Substitute House Bill No. 2267.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the adoption of amendment (534) to Substitute House Bill No. 2267, and the amendment was not adopted by the following vote: Yeas - 47, Nays - 51, Absent - 0, Excused - 0.
Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Armstrong, Bailey, Benson, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carrell, Chandler, Clements, Condotta, Cox, Crouse, DeBolt, Delvin, Ericksen, Hankins, Hinkle, Holmquist, Jarrett, Kristiansen, Mastin, McDonald, McMahan, McMorris, Mielke, Newhouse, Nixon, Orcutt, Pearson, Pettigrew, Pflug, Priest, Roach, Schindler, Schoesler, Sehlin, Shabro, Skinner, Sump, Talcott, Tom and Woods - 47.
Voting nay: Representatives Berkey, Blake, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Conway, Cooper, Darneille, Dickerson, Dunshee, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Flannigan, Fromhold, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hatfield, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Kagi, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Lantz, Linville, Lovick, McCoy, McDermott, McIntire, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Murray, O'Brien, Quall, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schual-Berke, Simpson, Sommers, Sullivan, Upthegrove, Veloria, Wallace, Wood and Mr. Speaker - 51.
Representative Benson moved the adoption of amendment (532):
Beginning on page 3, line 13, strike all of sections 4 through 9.
Renumber sections consecutively, correct any internal references accordingly, and correct the title.
Representatives Benson, Chandler, Benson (again), Alexander, Anderson, Carrell and Schoesler spoke in favor of the adoption of the amendment.
Representatives McIntire and Morris spoke against the adoption of the amendment.
An electronic roll call vote was demanded and the demand was sustained.
The Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding) stated the question before the House to be adoption of amendment (532) to Substitute House Bill No. 2267.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the adoption of amendment (532) to Substitute House Bill No. 2267, and the amendment was not adopted by the following vote: Yeas - 48, Nays - 50, Absent - 0, Excused - 0.
Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Armstrong, Bailey, Benson, Blake, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carrell, Chandler, Clements, Condotta, Cox, Crouse, DeBolt, Delvin, Ericksen, Hinkle, Holmquist, Jarrett, Kristiansen, Mastin, McDonald, McMahan, McMorris, Mielke, Morrell, Newhouse, Nixon, Orcutt, Pearson, Pflug, Priest, Roach, Schindler, Schoesler, Sehlin, Shabro, Skinner, Sump, Talcott, Tom, Wallace and Woods - 48.
Voting nay: Representatives Berkey, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Conway, Cooper, Darneille, Dickerson, Dunshee, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Flannigan, Fromhold, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Kagi, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Lantz, Linville, Lovick, McCoy, McDermott, McIntire, Miloscia, Moeller, Morris, Murray, O'Brien, Pettigrew, Quall, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schual-Berke, Simpson, Sommers, Sullivan, Upthegrove, Veloria, Wood and Mr. Speaker - 50.
Representative Alexander moved the adoption of amendment (535):
Beginning on page 9, line 4, strike all of sections 10 through 13.
Beginning on page 23, line 19, strike all of section 20.
Renumber sections consecutively, correct any internal references accordingly, and correct the title.
Representatives Alexander, Pearson, Sump, Orcutt, DeBolt, Clements, Ahern, Pflug, Benson, Nixon, Roach, Pflug (again), Mielke, and McMahan spoke in favor of the adoption of the amendment.
Representatives Morris, Morrell, Ruderman and Conway spoke against the adoption of the amendment.
An electronic roll call vote was demanded and the demand was sustained.
The Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding) stated the question before the House to be adoption of amendment (535) to Substitute House Bill No. 2267.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the adoption of amendment (535) to Substitute House Bill No. 2267, and the amendment was not adopted by the following vote: Yeas - 45, Nays - 53, Absent - 0, Excused - 0.
Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Armstrong, Bailey, Benson, Blake, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Carrell, Chandler, Clements, Condotta, Cox, Crouse, DeBolt, Delvin, Ericksen, Hinkle, Holmquist, Jarrett, Kristiansen, Mastin, McDonald, McMahan, McMorris, Mielke, Newhouse, Nixon, Orcutt, Pearson, Pflug, Priest, Roach, Schindler, Schoesler, Sehlin, Shabro, Skinner, Sump, Talcott, Tom and Woods - 45.
Voting nay: Representatives Berkey, Campbell, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Conway, Cooper, Darneille, Dickerson, Dunshee, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Flannigan, Fromhold, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Kagi, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Lantz, Linville, Lovick, McCoy, McDermott, McIntire, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Murray, O'Brien, Pettigrew, Quall, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schual-Berke, Simpson, Sommers, Sullivan, Upthegrove, Veloria, Wallace, Wood and Mr. Speaker - 53.
Representative Armstrong moved the adoption of amendment (533):
Beginning on page 18, line 7, strike all of section 14
Renumber sections consecutively, correct any internal references accordingly, and correct the title.
Representatives Armstrong, Schoesler, Benson, Carrell and Benson (again) spoke in favor of the adoption of the amendment.
Representative Gombosky spoke against the adoption of the amendment.
An electronic roll call vote was demanded and the demand was sustained.
The Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding) stated the question before the House to be adoption of amendment (533) to Substitute House Bill No. 2267.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the adoption of amendment (533) to Substitute House Bill No. 2267, and the amendment was not adopted by the following vote: Yeas - 46, Nays - 52, Absent - 0, Excused - 0.
Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Armstrong, Bailey, Benson, Blake, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Carrell, Chandler, Clements, Condotta, Cox, Crouse, DeBolt, Delvin, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Hinkle, Holmquist, Jarrett, Kristiansen, Mastin, McDonald, McMahan, McMorris, Mielke, Newhouse, Nixon, Orcutt, Pearson, Pflug, Priest, Roach, Schindler, Schoesler, Sehlin, Shabro, Skinner, Sump, Talcott, Tom and Woods - 46.
Voting nay: Representatives Berkey, Campbell, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Conway, Cooper, Darneille, Dickerson, Dunshee, Edwards, Flannigan, Fromhold, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Kagi, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Lantz, Linville, Lovick, McCoy, McDermott, McIntire, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Murray, O'Brien, Pettigrew, Quall, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schual-Berke, Simpson, Sommers, Sullivan, Upthegrove, Veloria, Wallace, Wood and Mr. Speaker - 52.
Representative Roach moved the adoption of amendment (536):
Beginning on page 20, line 17, strike all of section 15.
Renumber remaining sections consecutively, correct any internal references accordingly, and correct the title.
Representatives Roach, Sehlin, Orcutt, Schindler, Ahern, Anderson, Newhouse and Benson spoke in favor of the adoption of the amendment.
Representatives McIntire and Kessler spoke against the adoption of the amendment.
An electronic roll call vote was demanded and the demand was sustained.
The Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding) stated the question before the House to be adoption of amendment (536) to Substitute House Bill No. 2267.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the adoption of amendment (536) to Substitute House Bill No. 2267, and the amendment was not adopted by the following vote: Yeas - 48, Nays - 50, Absent - 0, Excused - 0.
Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Armstrong, Bailey, Benson, Blake, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carrell, Chandler, Clements, Condotta, Cox, Crouse, DeBolt, Delvin, Ericksen, Hinkle, Holmquist, Hunt, Jarrett, Kristiansen, Mastin, McDonald, McMahan, McMorris, Mielke, Newhouse, Nixon, Orcutt, Pearson, Pflug, Priest, Roach, Schindler, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Sehlin, Shabro, Skinner, Sump, Talcott, Tom and Woods - 48.
Voting nay: Representatives Berkey, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Conway, Cooper, Darneille, Dickerson, Dunshee, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Flannigan, Fromhold, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Hudgins, Hunter, Kagi, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Lantz, Linville, Lovick, McCoy, McDermott, McIntire, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Murray, O'Brien, Pettigrew, Quall, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Simpson, Sommers, Sullivan, Upthegrove, Veloria, Wallace, Wood and Mr. Speaker - 50.
Representative Orcutt moved the adoption of amendment (531):
On page 21, line 27, after "documents." strike everything through "(5)))" on line 32 and insert: "Any specific written instructions by the department of revenue shall be clearly identified as such and shall inform the taxpayer that failure to follow the instructions may subject the taxpayer to the penalties imposed by this subsection. The department has the burden of proving that any penalty applies under this section.
(((5)))""
Representative Orcutt spoke in favor of the adoption of the amendment.
Representative McIntire spoke against the adoption of the amendment.
An electronic roll call vote was demanded and the demand was sustained.
The Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding) stated the question before the House to be adoption of amendment (531) to Substitute House Bill No. 2267.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the adoption of amendment (531) to Substitute House Bill No. 2267, and the amendment was not adopted by the following vote: Yeas - 47, Nays - 51, Absent - 0, Excused - 0.
Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Armstrong, Bailey, Benson, Blake, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carrell, Chandler, Clements, Condotta, Cox, Crouse, DeBolt, Delvin, Ericksen, Hinkle, Holmquist, Jarrett, Kristiansen, Mastin, McDonald, McMahan, McMorris, Mielke, Newhouse, Nixon, Orcutt, Pearson, Pflug, Priest, Roach, Schindler, Schoesler, Sehlin, Shabro, Skinner, Sump, Talcott, Tom, Wallace and Woods - 47.
Voting nay: Representatives Berkey, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Conway, Cooper, Darneille, Dickerson, Dunshee, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Flannigan, Fromhold, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Kagi, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Lantz, Linville, Lovick, McCoy, McDermott, McIntire, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Murray, O'Brien, Pettigrew, Quall, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schual-Berke, Simpson, Sommers, Sullivan, Upthegrove, Veloria, Wood and Mr. Speaker - 51.
Representative Anderson moved the adoption of amendment (530):
On page 22, after line 17, insert the following:
"Sec. 16. RCW 82.04.4452 and 2000 c 103 s 7 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) In computing the tax imposed under this chapter, a credit is allowed for each person whose research and development spending during the year in which the credit is claimed exceeds 0.92 percent of the person's taxable amount during the same calendar year.
(2) The credit is equal to the greater of the amount of qualified research and development expenditures of a person or eighty percent of amounts received by a person other than a public educational or research institution in compensation for the conduct of qualified research and development, multiplied by the rate provided in RCW 82.04.260(3) in the case of a nonprofit corporation or nonprofit association engaging within this state in research and development, and the rate provided in RCW 82.04.290(2) for every other person.
(3) Any person entitled to the credit provided in subsection (2) of this section as a result of qualified research and development conducted under contract may assign all or any portion of the credit to the person contracting for the performance of the qualified research and development.
(4) The credit, including any credit assigned to a person under subsection (3) of this section, shall be taken against taxes due for the same calendar year in which the qualified research and development expenditures are incurred. The credit, including any credit assigned to a person under subsection (3) of this section, for each calendar year shall not exceed the lesser of two million dollars or the amount of tax otherwise due under this chapter for the calendar year.
(5) Any person taking the credit, including any credit assigned to a person under subsection (3) of this section, whose research and development spending during the calendar year in which the credit is claimed fails to exceed 0.92 percent of the person's taxable amount during the same calendar year shall be liable for payment of the additional taxes represented by the amount of credit taken together with interest, but not penalties. Interest shall be due at the rate provided for delinquent excise taxes retroactively to the date the credit was taken until the taxes are paid. Any credit assigned to a person under subsection (3) of this section that is disallowed as a result of this section may be taken by the person who performed the qualified research and development subject to the limitations set forth in subsection (4) of this section.
(6) Any person claiming the credit, and any person assigning a credit as provided in subsection (3) of this section, shall file an affidavit form prescribed by the department which shall include the amount of the credit claimed, an estimate of the anticipated qualified research and development expenditures during the calendar year for which the credit is claimed, an estimate of the taxable amount during the calendar year for which the credit is claimed, and such additional information as the department may prescribe.
(7) A person claiming the credit shall agree to supply the department with information necessary to measure the results of the tax credit program for qualified research and development expenditures.
(8) The department shall use the information required under subsection (7) of this section to perform three assessments on the tax credit program authorized under this section. The assessments will take place in 1997, 2000, and 2003. The department shall prepare reports on each assessment and deliver their reports by September 1, 1997, September 1, 2000, and September 1, 2003. The assessments shall measure the effect of the program on job creation, the number of jobs created for Washington residents, company growth, the introduction of new products, the diversification of the state's economy, growth in research and development investment, the movement of firms or the consolidation of firms' operations into the state, and such other factors as the department selects.
(9) For the purpose of this section:
(a) "Qualified research and development expenditures" means operating expenses, including wages, compensation of a proprietor or a partner in a partnership as determined under rules adopted by the department, benefits, supplies, and computer expenses, directly incurred in qualified research and development by a person claiming the credit provided in this section. The term does not include amounts paid to a person other than a public educational or research institution to conduct qualified research and development. Nor does the term include capital costs and overhead, such as expenses for land, structures, or depreciable property.
(b) "Qualified research and development" shall have the same meaning as in RCW 82.63.010.
(c) "Research and development spending" means qualified research and development expenditures plus eighty percent of amounts paid to a person other than a public educational or research institution to conduct qualified research and development.
(d) "Taxable amount" means the taxable amount subject to the tax imposed in this chapter required to be reported on the person's combined excise tax returns during the year in which the credit is claimed, less any taxable amount for which a credit is allowed under RCW 82.04.440.
(((10) This section expires December 31, 2004.))
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the department shall issue a sales and use tax deferral certificate for state and local sales and use taxes due under chapters 82.08, 82.12, and 82.14 RCW on each eligible investment project.
(2) No certificate may be issued for an investment project that has already received a deferral under chapter 82.60 or 82.61 RCW or this chapter, except that an investment project for qualified research and development that has already received a deferral may also receive an additional deferral certificate for adapting the investment project for use in pilot scale manufacturing.
(((3) This section shall expire July 1, 2004.))"
Renumber the remaining sections consecutively, correct internal references accordingly, and correct the title.
Representative Gombosky requested a scope and object ruling on amendment (530) to Substitute House Bill No. 2267.
The Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding): "House precedent directs the Speaker to first look to the title of a bill in determining whether a proposed amendment changes the bill's scope and object.
The title of Substitute House Bill No. 2267 is an act relating to "revenue for dedicated accounts." Amendment (530) concerns revenue for the general fund. The amendment is beyond the scope and object of the bill.
Representative Gombosky, your point of order is well taken."
Representative McMahan moved the adoption of amendment (539):
Beginning on page 23, on line 28, after "Sec. 22." strike everything through "effect" on page 24, line 2, and insert: "This act takes effect January 1, 2004, except sections 4 through 9 of this act take effect July 1, 2004.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 23. The secretary of state shall submit this act to the people for their adoption and ratification, or rejection, at the next general election to be held in this state, in accordance with Article II, section 1 of the state Constitution and the laws adopted to facilitate its operation."
Correct the title.
Representatives McMahan and Talcott spoke in favor of the adoption of the amendment.
Representative McIntire spoke against the adoption of the amendment.
An electronic roll call vote was demanded and the demand was sustained.
The Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding) stated the question before the House to be adoption of amendment (539) to Substitute House Bill No. 2267.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the adoption of amendment (539) to Substitute House Bill No. 2267, and the amendment was not adopted by the following vote: Yeas - 47, Nays - 51, Absent - 0, Excused - 0.
Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Armstrong, Bailey, Benson, Blake, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carrell, Chandler, Clements, Condotta, Cox, Crouse, DeBolt, Delvin, Ericksen, Hinkle, Holmquist, Jarrett, Kristiansen, Mastin, McDonald, McMahan, McMorris, Mielke, Newhouse, Nixon, Orcutt, Pearson, Pflug, Roach, Ruderman, Schindler, Schoesler, Sehlin, Shabro, Skinner, Sump, Talcott, Tom, Wallace and Woods - 47.
Voting nay: Representatives Berkey, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Conway, Cooper, Darneille, Dickerson, Dunshee, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Flannigan, Fromhold, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Kagi, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Lantz, Linville, Lovick, McCoy, McDermott, McIntire, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Murray, O'Brien, Pettigrew, Priest, Quall, Rockefeller, Romero, Santos, Schual-Berke, Simpson, Sommers, Sullivan, Upthegrove, Veloria, Wood and Mr. Speaker - 51.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Representatives Gombosky, Dickerson, Kessler, McIntire, Hunt and Romero spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
Representatives Pflug, Anderson, Orcutt, Carrell, Sehlin, Boldt, Buck, Tom, Benson, DeBolt, Ericksen, Ahern, Homquist, Condotta, Schoesler and McMahan spoke against the passage of the bill.
The Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding) stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2267.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 2267 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 50, Nays - 48, Absent - 0, Excused - 0.
Voting yea: Representatives Berkey, Campbell, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Conway, Cooper, Darneille, Dickerson, Dunshee, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Flannigan, Fromhold, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Kagi, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Lantz, Lovick, McCoy, McDermott, McIntire, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Murray, O'Brien, Pettigrew, Quall, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Simpson, Sommers, Sullivan, Upthegrove, Veloria, Wood and Mr. Speaker - 50.
Voting nay: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Armstrong, Bailey, Benson, Blake, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Carrell, Chandler, Clements, Condotta, Cox, Crouse, DeBolt, Delvin, Ericksen, Hinkle, Holmquist, Jarrett, Kristiansen, Linville, Mastin, McDonald, McMahan, McMorris, Mielke, Newhouse, Nixon, Orcutt, Pearson, Pflug, Priest, Roach, Schindler, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Sehlin, Shabro, Skinner, Sump, Talcott, Tom, Wallace and Woods - 48.
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2267, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.
The Speaker assumed the chair.
House Rule 13(c) was suspended.
MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE
April 26, 2003
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has concurred in the House amendment to SUBSTITUTE SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 8402 and adopted the resolution as amended by the House, and the same is herewith transmitted.
Milt H. Doumit, Secretary
April 26, 2003
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6072, and the same is herewith transmitted.
Milt H. Doumit, Secretary
April 26, 2003
Mr. Speaker:
The President has signed:
ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 5073,
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5178,
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5310,
ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 5389,
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5545,
ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 5676,
ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 5991,
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6012,
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 6054,
and the same are herewith transmitted.
Milt H. Doumit, Secretary
April 26, 2003
Mr. Speaker:
The President has signed:
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1028,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1153,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1275,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1278,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1291,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1494,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1655,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1721,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1837,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1849,
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1852,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2038,
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2040,
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2088,
and the same are herewith transmitted.
Milt H. Doumit, Secretary
SENATE AMENDMENTS TO HOUSE BILL
April 26, 2003
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate receded from its amendment to ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1163, and under suspension of the rules returned the bill to second reading for purpose of amendment. The Senate further adopted the following amendment and passed the measure as amended.
Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:
"2003-05 BIENNIUM
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. (1) The transportation budget of the state is hereby adopted and, subject to the provisions set forth, the several amounts specified, or as much thereof as may be necessary to accomplish the purposes designated, are hereby appropriated from the several accounts and funds named to the designated state agencies and offices for employee compensation and other expenses, for capital projects, and for other specified purposes, including the payment of any final judgments arising out of such activities, for the period ending June 30, 2005.
(2) Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this subsection apply throughout this act.
(a) "Fiscal year 2004" or "FY 2004" means the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004.
(b) "Fiscal year 2005" or "FY 2005" means the fiscal year ending June 30, 2005.
(c) "FTE" means full-time equivalent.
(d) "Lapse" or "revert" means the amount shall return to an unappropriated status.
(e) "Provided solely" means the specified amount may be spent only for the specified purpose.
(f) "Reappropriation" means appropriation and, unless the context clearly provides otherwise, is subject to the relevant conditions and limitations applicable to appropriations.
(g) "LEAP" means the legislative evaluation and accountability program committee.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES--OPERATING
NEW SECTION. Sec. 101. FOR THE UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Grade Crossing Protective Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$293,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 102. FOR THE MARINE EMPLOYEES COMMISSION
MARINE EMPLOYEES COMMISSION
Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$352,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 103. FOR THE STATE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
STATE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $822,000
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations: The entire appropriation in this section is provided solely for road maintenance purposes.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 104. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $315,000
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations: The entire appropriation is provided solely for costs associated with the motor fuel quality program.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES--CAPITAL
NEW SECTION. Sec. 105. FOR WASHINGTON STATE PARKS AND RECREATION--CAPITAL PROJECTS
WASHINGTON STATE PARKS AND RECREATION CAPITAL PROJECTS
Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150,000
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations: The motor vehicle account--state appropriation is a one-time reappropriation and is provided solely for the Beacon Rock state park entrance road project. Any of the appropriations not expended by June 30, 2005, shall revert to the motor vehicle account--state.
TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES--OPERATING
NEW SECTION. Sec. 201. FOR THE WASHINGTON TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
WASHINGTON TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
Highway Safety Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,017,000
Highway Safety Account--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,744,000
School Zone Safety Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,059,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,820,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The commission may oversee up to four pilot projects implementing the use of traffic safety cameras to detect failure to stop at railroad crossings, stoplights, and school zones.
(a) In order to ensure adequate time in the 2003-05 biennium to evaluate the effectiveness of the pilot program, any projects authorized by the commission must be authorized by December 31, 2003.
(b) If a county or city has established an authorized automated traffic safety camera program under this section, the compensation paid to the manufacturer or vendor of the equipment used must be based only upon the value of the equipment and services provided or rendered in support of the system, and may not be based upon a portion of the fine or civil penalty imposed or the revenue generated by the equipment.
(c) The traffic safety commission shall use the following guidelines to administer the program:
(i) Traffic safety cameras may take pictures of the vehicle and vehicle license plate only, and only while an infraction is occurring;
(ii) The law enforcement agency of the city or county government shall plainly mark the locations where the automated traffic enforcement system is used by placing signs on street locations that clearly indicate to a driver that he or she is entering a zone where traffic laws are enforced by an automated traffic enforcement system;
(iii) Cities and counties using traffic safety cameras must provide periodic notice by mail to its citizens indicating the zones in which the traffic safety cameras will be used;
(iv) Notices of infractions must be mailed to the registered owner of a vehicle within fourteen days of the infraction occurring;
(v) The owner of the vehicle is not responsible for the violation if the owner of the vehicle, within fourteen days of receiving notification of the violation, mails to the issuing law enforcement agency, a declaration under penalty of perjury, stating that the vehicle involved was, at the time, stolen or in the care, custody, or control of some person other than the registered owner, or any other extenuating circumstances;
(vi) Infractions detected through the use of traffic safety cameras are not part of the registered owner's driving record under RCW 46.52.101 and 46.52.120;
(vii) If a notice of infraction is sent to the registered owner and the registered owner is a rental car business, the infraction will be dismissed against the business if it mails to the issuing agency, within fourteen days of receiving the notice, a declaration under penalty of perjury of the name and known mailing address of the individual driving or renting the vehicle when the infraction occurred. If the business is unable to determine who was driving or renting the vehicle at the time the infraction occurred, the business must sign a declaration under penalty of perjury to this effect. The declaration must be mailed to the issuing agency within fourteen days of receiving the notice of traffic infraction. Timely mailing of this declaration to the issuing agency relieves a rental car business of any liability under this section for the notice of infraction. A declaration form suitable for this purpose must be included with each automated traffic infraction notice issued, along with instructions for its completion and use;
(viii) For purposes of the 2003-05 biennium pilot projects, infractions generated by the use of traffic safety cameras are exempt from the provisions of RCW 3.46.120, 3.50.100, and 35.20.220, and must be processed in the same manner as parking violations; and
(ix) By June 30, 2005, the traffic safety commission shall provide a report to the legislature regarding the use, public acceptance, outcomes, and other relevant issues regarding traffic safety cameras demonstrated by the pilot projects.
(2) $210,000 of the highway safety account--state appropriation is provided solely for continuing the five existing DUI/traffic safety task forces that receive federal project funding that expires during the 2003-05 biennium. However, the appropriation in this subsection may only be expended for a task force when the federal funding for that task force has expired.
(3)(a) $1,555,000 of the school zone safety account--state appropriation is provided solely as matching funds for the following school safety enhancement projects, as proposed by local agencies, schools, and tribal governments in response to the department of transportation's highways and local programs request for information for potential projects to be financed under Referendum No. 51:
Agency |
Project Title |
Cheney |
School Crosswalk Improvement Project |
Skokomish Indian Tribe |
Skokomish School Safety Sidewalk Program |
Brier |
37th Pl SW & 233rd Pl SW Sidewalk |
Sunnyside |
Lincoln Ave Sidewalks |
Lynnwood |
Olympic View Dr - 76th Ave SW to 169th St SW |
Steilacoom |
Cherrydale Elementary School Safety Enhancement |
Yakima |
W Valley School Zone Flashers |
Camas SD |
SR 500 at 15th St Interchange |
Seattle |
Meadowbrook Playfield - NE 105th St |
Vancouver |
Franklin ES Sidewalk Improvements |
(b) If one or more of the projects under this subsection cannot be completed or no longer seeks state matching funds, the following projects may be substituted in order of priority:
Agency |
Project Title |
Davenport |
Davenport Sixth St School Sidewalk |
Edmonds |
96th Ave W Pedestrian Improvements |
Mountlake Terrace |
223rd St SW - 44th Ave W to Cedar Way Elementary |
Yakima |
Englewood/Powerhouse Intersection Safety Project |
(c) The highways and local programs division within the department of transportation shall provide assistance to the commission in administering this program.
(d) The legislature intends to tie funding to specific projects only for the 2003-05 biennium.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 202. FOR THE COUNTY ROAD ADMINISTRATION BOARD
COUNTY ROAD ADMINISTRATION BOARD
Rural Arterial Trust Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $769,000
Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,927,000
County Arterial Preservation Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$719,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,415,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 203. FOR THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT BOARD
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT BOARD
Urban Arterial Trust Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,611,000
Transportation Improvement Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,620,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,231,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 204. FOR THE BOARD OF PILOTAGE COMMISSIONERS
BOARD OF PILOTAGE COMMISSIONERS
Pilotage Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$272,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 205. FOR THE LEGISLATIVE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
LEGISLATIVE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,374,000
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) No funding is provided for the staffing, administration and operations of the house of representatives transportation committee. Existing staff of the transportation committee shall be transferred to the house of representatives in the office of program research. All tangible and intangible property that has been acquired by, or allocated for use by the house of representatives transportation committee and its staff, including but not limited to office space and equipment, information systems technology, and employer-related assets, rights, privileges, and liabilities shall be transferred to the house of representatives. Any property acquired by, or allocated for use by the senate transportation committee and its staff shall be transferred to the senate.
(2) $1,600,000 of the motor vehicle state appropriation in this section is provided for the purposes of (a) and (b) of this subsection:
(a)(i) If Substitute Senate Bill No. 5748 becomes law by June 30, 2003, the amount provided in this subsection shall be for performance and functional audits of transportation agencies and departments as provided in Substitute Senate Bill No. 5748; and
(ii) If Substitute Senate Bill No. 5748 does not become law by June 30, 2003, the amount provided in this subsection shall be for performance and functional audits of transportation agencies and departments paid for and ordered by the executive committee of the legislative transportation committee, pursuant to a recommendation of the transportation performance audit board hereby created. The transportation performance audit board shall consist of the majority and minority leaders of the transportation committees of the legislature, five citizen members with transportation-related expertise who shall be nominated by professional associations chosen by the board's legislative members and appointed by the governor, the legislative auditor as an ex officio member, and one at-large member appointed by the governor. The citizen members may not currently, or within one year of their appointment, be employed by the Washington state department of transportation, and shall include:
(A) One member with expertise in construction project planning, including permitting and assuring regulatory compliance;
(B) One member with expertise in construction means and methods and construction management, crafting and implementing environmental mitigation plans, and administration;
(C) One member with expertise in construction engineering services, including construction management, materials testing, materials documentation, contractor payments, inspection, surveying, and project oversight;
(D) One member with expertise in project management, including design estimating, contract packaging, and procurement; and
(E) One member with expertise in transportation planning and congestion management.
(b) Within the amount provided in this subsection, the legislative transportation committee shall consider contracting with the joint legislative audit and review committee to conduct a targeted performance audit of the Washington state patrol. For this performance audit, the joint legislative audit and review committee shall put its highest priority on the following topics: (i) An assessment of the types and categories of services, including a contrast of public highway policing and general policing services provided by the patrol, and the organizational structures used to deliver these services; (ii) an evaluation of the patrol's fiscal policies and procedures, including a differentiation between transportation and general fund expenditures; and (iii) an evaluation of the linkages among expenditures, organizational structures, service delivery, accountability, and outcomes. If a contract is entered into under this subsection (b), the joint legislative audit and review committee shall provide a progress report to the appropriate committees of the legislature by December 31, 2003, and a final report, including findings and recommendations, by September 30, 2004.
(3) The legislative transportation committee shall develop a mission and organizational plan during the 2003 legislative interim that:
(a) Reconciles any newly-mandated responsibilities (such as performance auditing and benchmarking) with current statutory responsibilities;
(b) Develops a process for adopting interim work plans, including identifying subcommittees of the legislative transportation committee, special studies or activities to be undertaken (which may include a study of administrative costs funded with commute trip reduction funds and how administrative cost savings can be achieved), deliverables and/or expected outcomes, and resources required to accomplish the work plan;
(c) Develops a long-range staffing plan to fit any new statutory requirements and a redefined mission and organizational plan; and
(d) Ensures that all basic legislative transportation committee functions and the adopted interim work plan are appropriately funded.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 206. FOR THE TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $807,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 207. FOR THE FREIGHT MOBILITY STRATEGIC INVESTMENT BOARD
FREIGHT MOBILITY STRATEGIC INVESTMENT BOARD
Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $616,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 208. FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE PATROL--FIELD OPERATIONS BUREAU
WASHINGTON STATE PATROL FIELD OPERATIONS BUREAU
State Patrol Highway Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $171,269,000
State Patrol Highway Account--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,167,000
State Patrol Highway Account--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $177,611,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) Washington state patrol officers engaged in off-duty uniformed employment providing traffic control services to the department of transportation or other state agencies are authorized to use state patrol vehicles for the purposes of that employment, subject to guidelines adopted by the chief of the Washington state patrol. The Washington state patrol shall be reimbursed for the use of the vehicle at the prevailing state employee rate for mileage and hours of usage, subject to guidelines developed by the chief of the Washington state patrol. The patrol shall report to the house of representatives and senate transportation committees by December 31, 2004, on the use of agency vehicles by officers engaging in the off-duty employment specified in this subsection. The report shall include an analysis that compares cost reimbursement and cost-impacts, including increased vehicle mileage, maintenance costs, and indirect impacts, associated with the private use of patrol vehicles.
(2) $2,075,000 of the state patrol highway account--state appropriation in this section is provided solely for the addition of thirteen troopers to those permanently assigned to vessel and terminal security. The Washington state patrol shall continue to provide the enhanced services levels established after September 11, 2001.
(3) In addition to the user fees, the patrol shall transfer into the state patrol nonappropriated airplane revolving account created under section 1501 of this act, no more than the amount of appropriated state patrol highway account and general fund funding necessary to cover the costs for the patrol's use of the aircraft. The state patrol highway account and general fund--state funds shall be transferred proportionately in accordance with a cost allocation that differentiates between highway traffic enforcement services and general policing purposes.
(4) The patrol shall not account for or record locally provided DUI cost reimbursement payments as expenditure credits to the state patrol highway account. The patrol shall report the amount of expected locally provided DUI cost reimbursements to the transportation committees of the senate and house of representatives by December 31 of each year.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 209. FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE PATROL--SUPPORT SERVICES BUREAU
WASHINGTON STATE PATROL SUPPORT SERVICES BUREAU
State Patrol Highway Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $69,993,000
State Patrol Highway Account--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,290,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $71,283,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) Under the direction of the legislative auditor, the patrol shall update the pursuit vehicle life-cycle cost model developed in the 1998 Washington state patrol performance audit (JLARC Report 99-4). The patrol shall utilize the updated model as a basis for determining maintenance and other cost impacts resulting from the increase to pursuit vehicle mileage above 110 thousand miles in the 2003-05 biennium. The patrol shall submit a report, that includes identified cost impacts, to the transportation committees of the senate and house of representatives by December 31, 2003.
(2) The Washington state patrol shall assign two full-time detectives to work solely to investigate incidents of identity fraud, drivers' license fraud, and identity theft. The detectives shall work cooperatively with the department of licensing's driver's special investigation unit.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 210. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING-- MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES
Marine Fuel Tax Refund Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,000
Motorcycle Safety Education Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$85,000
Wildlife Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$77,000
Highway Safety Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,286,000
Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,623,000
DOL Services Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$107,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,185,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 211. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING-- INFORMATION SERVICES
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING INFORMATION SERVICES
Marine Fuel Tax Refund Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,000
Motorcycle Safety Education Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$133,000
Wildlife Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$58,000
Highway Safety Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,489,000
Highway Safety Account--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,000
Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,569,000
DOL Services Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$670,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,927,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations: The department shall submit a report to the transportation committees of the legislature detailing the progress made in transitioning off of the Unisys system by December 1, 2003, and each December 1 thereafter.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 212. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING--VEHICLE SERVICES
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING VEHICLE SERVICES
Marine Fuel Tax Refund Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60,000
Wildlife Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$585,000
Motor Vehicle Account--Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,372,000
Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$61,509,000
Motor Vehicle Account--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $600,000
DOL Services Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,211,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $67,337,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $144,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5435 or Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1592.
(2) If Engrossed Senate Bill No. 6063 is not enacted by June 30, 2003, $1,100,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation shall lapse.
(3) $81,000 of the DOL services account--state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of Substitute House Bill No. 1036.
(4) $2,901,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of House Bill No. 2065. Within the amount provided, the department shall fund the implementation of a digital license plate system including the purchase of digital license plate printing equipment for correctional industries; the remodeling of space to provide climate control, ventilation, and power requirements, for the equipment that will be housed at correctional industries; and the purchase of digital license plate inventory. By December 1, 2003, the department and correctional industries shall submit a report to the transportation committees of the legislature detailing the digital license plate printing system implementation plan. By January 1, 2005, the department and correctional industries shall submit a report to the transportation committees of the legislature concerning the cost of the consumables used in the digital license plate printing process. If House Bill No. 2065 is not enacted by June 30, 2003, $2,901,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation shall lapse.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 213. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING--DRIVER SERVICES
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING DRIVER SERVICES
Motorcycle Safety Education Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,576,000
Highway Safety Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$84,809,000
Highway Safety Account--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $318,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $87,703,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations: $178,000 of the highway safety account-- state appropriation is provided solely for two temporary collision processing FTEs to eliminate the backlog of collision reports. The department shall report, informally, to the house of representatives and senate transportation committees quarterly, beginning October 1, 2003, on the progress made in eliminating the backlog.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 214. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION-- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY--PROGRAM C
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY--PROGRAM C
Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$58,661,000
Motor Vehicle Account--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,163,000
Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,583,000
Multimodal Transportation Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $363,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $70,770,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $715,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided solely to retain an external consultant to provide an assessment of the department's review of current major information technology systems and planning for system and application modernization. The legislative transportation committee shall approve the statement of work before the consultant is hired. The consultant shall also work with the department to prepare an application modernization strategy and preliminary project plan.
The department and the consultant shall work with the office of financial management and the department of information services to ensure that (a) the department's current and future system development is consistent with the overall direction of other key state systems; and (b) when possible, common statewide information systems are used or developed to encourage coordination and integration of information used by the department and other state agencies and to avoid duplication. The department shall provide a report on its proposed application modernization plan to the transportation committees of the legislature by June 30, 2004.
(2)(a) $2,963,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation and $2,963,000 of the motor vehicle account--federal appropriation are provided solely for implementation of a new revenue collection system, including the integration of the regional fare coordination system (smart card), at the Washington state ferries. By December 1st of each year, an annual update must be provided to the legislative transportation committee concerning the status of implementing and completing this project.
(b) $400,000 of the Puget Sound ferry operation account--state appropriation is provided solely for implementation of the smart card program. $200,000 of this amount must be held in allotment reserve until a smart card report is delivered to the legislative transportation committee indicating that an agreement on which technology will be used throughout the state of Washington for the smart card program has been reached among smart card participants.
(3) The department shall contract with the department of information services to conduct a survey that identifies possible opportunities and benefits associated with siting and use of technology and wireless facilities located on state right of way authorized by RCW 47.60.140. The department shall submit a report regarding the survey to the appropriate legislative committees by December 1, 2004.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 215. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION-- FACILITY MAINTENANCE, OPERATIONS AND CONSTRUCTION--PROGRAM D-- OPERATING
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FACILITY MAINTENANCE, OPERATIONS AND CONSTRUCTION--PROGRAM D
Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$31,048,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 216. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION-- AVIATION--PROGRAM F
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AVIATION--PROGRAM F
Aeronautics Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,107,000
Aeronautics Account--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$650,000
Aircraft Search and Rescue Safety and Education Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $282,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,039,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations: $1,381,000 of the aeronautics account-- state appropriation is provided solely for additional preservation grants to airports. $122,000 of the aircraft search and rescue safety and education account--state appropriation is provided for additional search and rescue and safety and education activities. If Senate Bill No. 6056 is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amounts provided shall lapse.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 217. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION-- PROGRAM DELIVERY MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT--PROGRAM H
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM DELIVERY MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT--PROGRAM H
Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$49,010,000
Motor Vehicle Account--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $400,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49,410,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $14,310,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided solely for the staffing, activities, and overhead of the department's environmental affairs office. This funding is provided in lieu of funding provided in sections 305 and 306 of this act.
(2) $3,100,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided solely for the staffing and activities of the transportation permit efficiency and accountability committee.
(3) $300,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided to the department in accordance with RCW 46.68.110(2) and 46.68.120(3) and shall be used by the department solely for the purposes of providing contract services to the association of Washington cities and Washington state association of counties to implement section 2(3)(c), (5), and (6), chapter 8 (ESB 5279), Laws of 2003 for activities of the transportation permit efficiency and accountability committee.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 218. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION-- ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIPS--PROGRAM K
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIPS--PROGRAM K
Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,011,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 219. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION-- HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE--PROGRAM M
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE--PROGRAM M
Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$283,350,000
Motor Vehicle Account--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,426,000
Motor Vehicle Account--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,253,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $289,029,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) If portions of the appropriations in this section are required to fund maintenance work resulting from major disasters not covered by federal emergency funds such as fire, flooding, and major slides, supplemental appropriations must be requested to restore state funding for ongoing maintenance activities.
(2) The department shall request an unanticipated receipt for any federal moneys received for emergency snow and ice removal and shall place an equal amount of the motor vehicle account--state into unallotted status. This exchange shall not affect the amount of funding available for snow and ice removal.
(3) The department shall request an unanticipated receipt for any private or local funds received for reimbursements of third party damages that are in excess of the motor vehicle account--private/local appropriation.
(4) Funding is provided for maintenance on the state system to allow for a continuation of the level of service targets included in the 2001-03 biennium. In delivering the program, the department should concentrate on the following areas:
(a) Meeting or exceeding the target for structural bridge repair on a statewide basis;
(b) Eliminating the number of activities delivered in the "f" level of service at the region level;
(c) Reducing the number of activities delivered in the "d" level of service by increasing the resources directed to those activities on a statewide and region basis; and
(d) Evaluating, analyzing, and potentially redistributing resources within and among regions to provide greater consistency in delivering the program statewide and in achieving overall level of service targets.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 220. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION-- TRAFFIC OPERATIONS--PROGRAM Q--OPERATING
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TRAFFIC OPERATIONS--PROGRAM Q--OPERATING
Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$38,869,000
Motor Vehicle Account--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$125,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $38,994,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) A maximum of $8,800,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation may be expended for the incident response program, including the service patrols. The department and the Washington state patrol shall continue to consult and coordinate with private sector partners, such as towing companies, media, auto, insurance and trucking associations, and the legislative transportation committees to ensure that limited state resources are used most effectively. No funds shall be used to purchase tow trucks.
(2) $4,400,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided solely for low-cost enhancements. The department shall give priority to low-cost enhancement projects that improve safety or provide congestion relief. The department shall prioritize low-cost enhancement projects on a statewide rather than regional basis.
(3) At a frequency determined by the department, the interstate-5 variable message signs shall display a message advising slower traffic to keep right.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 221. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION-- TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT--PROGRAM S
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT--PROGRAM S
Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$24,852,000
Motor Vehicle Account--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $636,000
Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,093,000
Multimodal Transportation Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $973,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,554,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $627,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5248. If Substitute Senate Bill No. 5248 is not enacted by June 30, 2003, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse. The agency may transfer between programs funds provided in this subsection.
(2) The department shall transfer at no cost to the Washington state patrol the title to the Walla Walla colocation facility.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 222. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION-- TRANSPORTATION PLANNING, DATA, AND RESEARCH--PROGRAM T
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION PLANNING, DATA, AND RESEARCH--PROGRAM T
Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$30,064,000
Motor Vehicle Account--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,814,000
Multimodal Transportation Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,021,000
Multimodal Transportation Account--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,000,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $47,899,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $3,800,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided solely for a study of regional congestion relief solutions for Puget Sound, Spokane, and Vancouver. The study must include proposals to alleviate congestion consistent with population and land use expectations under the growth management act, and must include measurement of all modes of transportation.
(2) $2,000,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided solely for additional assistance to support regional transportation planning organizations and long-range transportation planning efforts.
(3) $3,000,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided solely for the costs of the regional transportation investment district (RTID) election and department of transportation project oversight. These funds are provided as a loan to the RTID and shall be repaid to the state motor vehicle account within one year following the certification of the election results related to the RTID.
(4) $650,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided to the department in accordance with RCW 46.68.110(2) and 46.68.120(3) and shall be used by the department to support the processing and analysis of the backlog of city and county collision reports.
(5) The department shall contribute to the report required in section 208(1) of this act in the form of an analysis of the cost impacts incurred by the department as the result of the policy implemented in section 208(1) of this act. The analysis shall contrast overtime costs charged by the patrol prior to July 1, 2003, with contract costs for similar services after July 1, 2003.
(6) $60,000 of the distribution under RCW 46.68.110(2) and 46.68.120(3) is provided solely to the department for the Washington strategic freight transportation analysis.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 223. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION-- CHARGES FROM OTHER AGENCIES--PROGRAM U
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CHARGES FROM OTHER AGENCIES--PROGRAM U
Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$61,082,000
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $50,799,000 of the motor vehicle fund--state appropriation is provided solely for the liabilities attributable to the department of transportation. The office of financial management must provide a detailed accounting of the revenues and expenditures of the self- insurance fund to the transportation committees of the legislature on December 31st and June 30th of each year.
(2) Payments in this section represent charges from other state agencies to the department of transportation.
(a) FOR PAYMENT OF OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT DIVISION OF RISK
MANAGEMENT FEES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$989,000
(b) FOR PAYMENT OF COSTS OF THE OFFICE OF THE STATE AUDITOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$823,000
(c) FOR PAYMENT OF COSTS OF DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
FACILITIES AND SERVICES AND CONSOLIDATED MAIL SERVICES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,850,000
(d) FOR PAYMENT OF COSTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,252,000
(e) FOR PAYMENT OF SELF-INSURANCE LIABILITY PREMIUMS AND ADMINISTRATION. $50,799,000
(f) FOR PAYMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL ADMINISTRATION CAPITAL PROJECTS SURCHARGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,846,000
(g) FOR ARCHIVES AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$523,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 224. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION-- PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION--PROGRAM V
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION--PROGRAM V
Multimodal Transportation Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$46,457,000
Multimodal Transportation Account--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,574,000
Multimodal Transportation Account--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $155,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49,186,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $4,000,000 of the multimodal transportation account--state appropriation is provided solely for a grant program for nonprofit providers of transportation for persons with special transportation needs. $14,000,000 of the multimodal transportation account--state appropriation is provided solely for a grant program for transit agencies to transport persons with special transportation needs. Moneys shall be to provide additional service only and may not be used to supplant current funding. Grants shall only be used by nonprofit providers and transit agencies for capital and operating costs directly associated with adding additional service. Grants for nonprofit providers shall be based on need, including the availability of other providers of service in the area, efforts to coordinate trips among providers and riders, and the cost effectiveness of trips provided. Grants for transit agencies shall be prorated based on the amount expended for demand response service and route deviated service in calendar year 2001 as reported in the "Summary of Public Transportation - 2001" published by the department of transportation. No transit agency may receive more than thirty percent of these distributions.
(2) $1,500,000 of the multimodal transportation account--state appropriation is provided solely for grants to implement section 9 of Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2228.
(3) Funds are provided for the rural mobility grant program as follows:
(a) $6,000,000 of the multimodal transportation account--state appropriation is provided solely for grants for those transit systems serving small cities and rural areas as identified in the Summary of Public Transportation - 2001 published by the department of transportation. Noncompetitive grants must be distributed to the transit systems serving small cities and rural areas in a manner similar to past disparity equalization programs.
(b) $4,000,000 of the multimodal transportation account--state appropriation is provided solely to providers of rural mobility service in areas not served or underserved by transit agencies through a competitive grant process.
(4) $4,000,000 of the multimodal transportation account--state appropriation is provided solely for a vanpool grant program for public transit agencies. The grant program will cover capital costs only; no operating costs are eligible for funding under this grant program. Only grants that add vanpools are eligible, no supplanting of transit funds currently funding vanpools is allowed. Additional criteria for selecting grants will include leveraging funds other than state funds.
(5) $3,000,000 of the multimodal transportation account--state appropriation is provided to the city of Seattle for the Seattle streetcar project on South Lake Union.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 225. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION-- MARINE--PROGRAM X
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MARINE--PROGRAM X
Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $309,580,000
Multimodal Transportation Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,120,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $314,700,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The appropriation is based on the budgeted expenditure of $34,701,000 for vessel operating fuel in the 2003-2005 biennium. If the actual cost of fuel is less than this budgeted amount, the excess amount may not be expended. If the actual cost exceeds this amount, the department shall request a supplemental appropriation.
(2) The appropriation provides for the compensation of ferry employees. The expenditures for compensation paid to ferry employees during the 2003-2005 biennium may not exceed $207,757,000 plus a dollar amount, as prescribed by the office of financial management, that is equal to any insurance benefit increase granted general government employees in excess of $495.30 a month annualized per eligible marine employee multiplied by the number of eligible marine employees for fiscal year 2004 and $567.67 a month annualized per eligible marine employee multiplied by the number of eligible marine employees for fiscal year 2005, a dollar amount as prescribed by the office of financial management for costs associated with pension amortization charges, and a dollar amount prescribed by the office of financial management for salary increases during the 2003-2005 biennium. For the purposes of this section, the expenditures for compensation paid to ferry employees shall be limited to salaries and wages and employee benefits as defined in the office of financial management's policies, regulations, and procedures named under objects of expenditure "A" and "B" (7.2.6.2).
The prescribed salary increase or decrease dollar amount that shall be allocated from the governor's compensation appropriations is in addition to the appropriation contained in this section and may be used to increase or decrease compensation costs, effective July 1, 2003, and thereafter, as established in the 2003-2005 general fund operating budget.
(3) $4,234,000 of the multimodal transportation account--state appropriation and $800,000 of the Puget Sound ferry operations account--state appropriation are provided solely for operating costs associated with the Vashon to Seattle passenger-only ferry. The Washington state ferries will develop a plan to increase passenger-only farebox recovery to at least forty percent by July 1, 2003, with an additional goal of eighty percent, through increased fares, lower operation costs, and other cost-saving measures as appropriate. In order to implement the plan, ferry system management is authorized to negotiate changes in work hours (requirements for split shift work), but only with respect to operating passenger-only ferry service, to be included in a collective bargaining agreement in effect during the 2003-05 biennium that differs from provisions regarding work hours in the prior collective bargaining agreement. The department must report to the transportation committees of the legislature by December 1, 2003.
(4) $866,000 of the multimodal transportation account--state appropriation and $200,000 of the Puget Sound ferry operations account--state appropriation are provided solely for operating costs associated with the Bremerton to Seattle passenger-only ferry service for thirteen weeks.
(5) The department shall study the potential for private or public partners, including but not limited to King county, to provide passenger-only ferry service from Vashon to Seattle. The department shall report to the legislative transportation committees by December 31, 2003.
(6) The Washington state ferries shall continue to provide service to Sidney, British Columbia.
(7) When augmenting the existing ferry fleet, the department of transportation ferry capital program shall explore cost-effective options to include the leasing of ferries from private-sector organizations.
(8) The Washington state ferries shall work with the department of general administration, office of state procurement to improve the existing fuel procurement process and solicit, identify, and evaluate, purchasing alternatives to reduce the overall cost of fuel and mitigate the impact of market fluctuations and pressure on both short- and long- term fuel costs. Consideration shall include, but not be limited to, long-term fuel contracts, partnering with other public entities, and possibilities for fuel storage in evaluating strategies and options. The department shall report back to the transportation committees of the legislature by December 1, 2003, on the options, strategies, and recommendations for managing fuel purchases and costs.
(9) The department must provide a separate accounting of passenger- only ferry service costs and auto ferry service costs, and must provide periodic reporting to the legislature on the financial status of both passenger-only and auto ferry service in Washington state.
(10) The Washington state ferries must work with the department's information technology division to implement a new revenue collection system, including the integration of the regional fare coordination system (smart card). Each December, annual updates are to be provided to the transportation committees of the legislature concerning the status of implementing and completing this project, with updates concluding the first December after full project implementation.
(11) The Washington state ferries shall evaluate the benefits and costs of selling the depreciation rights to ferries purchased by the state in the future through sale and lease-back agreements, as permitted under RCW 47.60.010. The department is authorized to issue a request for proposal to solicit proposals from potential buyers. The department must report to the transportation committees of the legislature by December 1, 2004, on the options, strategies, and recommendations for sale/lease-back agreements on existing ferry boats as well as future ferry boat purchases.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 226. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION-- RAIL--PROGRAM Y--OPERATING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RAIL--PROGRAM Y--OPERATING
Multimodal Transportation Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$35,075,000
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $30,831,000 of the multimodal transportation account--state appropriation is provided solely for the Amtrak service contract and Talgo maintenance contract associated with providing and maintaining the state-supported passenger rail service.
(2) No Amtrak Cascade runs may be eliminated.
(3) The department is directed to explore scheduling changes that will reduce the delay in Seattle when traveling from Portland to Vancouver B.C.
(4) The department is directed to explore opportunities with British Columbia (B.C.) concerning the possibility of leasing an existing Talgo trainset to B.C. during the day for a commuter run when the Talgo is not in use during the Bellingham layover.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 227. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION-- LOCAL PROGRAMS--PROGRAM Z--OPERATING
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION LOCAL PROGRAMS--PROGRAM Z--OPERATING
Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,057,000
Motor Vehicle Account--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,569,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,626,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) Up to $75,000 of the total appropriation is provided in accordance with RCW 46.68.110(2) and 46.68.120(3) to fund the state's share of the 2004 Washington marine cargo forecast study. Public port districts, acting through their association, must provide funding to cover the remaining cost of the forecast.
(2) $300,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided in accordance with RCW 46.68.110(2) and 46.68.120(3) solely to fund a study of the threats posed by flooding to the state and other infrastructure near the Interstate 5 crossing of the Skagit River. This funding is contingent on the receipt of federal matching funds.
TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES--CAPITAL
NEW SECTION. Sec. 301. FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE PATROL
WASHINGTON STATE PATROL
State Patrol Highway Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,205,000
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations: $625,000 of the state patrol highway account appropriation is provided solely for the patrol's share of the Shelton area water and sewer regional plan. However, this amount is contingent on general fund--state funding of the Washington corrections center's portion of the Shelton area water and sewer regional plan. If general fund--state funding is not provided, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 302. FOR THE COUNTY ROAD ADMINISTRATION BOARD
COUNTY ROAD ADMINISTRATION BOARD
Rural Arterial Trust Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$61,660,000
Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $362,000
County Arterial Preservation Account--State ppropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$28,747,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90,769,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations: $362,000 of the motor vehicle account-- state appropriation is provided for county ferries as set forth in RCW 47.56.725(4).
NEW SECTION. Sec. 303. FOR THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT BOARD
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT BOARD
Urban Arterial Trust Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $99,201,000
Transportation Improvement Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $98,215,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $197,416,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The transportation improvement account--state appropriation includes $23,955,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized in RCW 47.26.500. The transportation improvement board may authorize the use of current revenues available to the agency in lieu of bond proceeds for any part of the state appropriation.
(2) The transportation improvement board shall maintain grant funding currently approved for the SR 3/SR 303 Interchange (Waaga Way).
NEW SECTION. Sec. 304. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION-- PROGRAM D (DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION-ONLY PROJECTS)--CAPITAL
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM D--CAPITAL
Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17,296,000
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The entire motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided solely to implement the activities and projects included in the Legislative 2003 Transportation Project List - Current Law report as transmitted to LEAP on April 27, 2003.
(2) The department shall develop a standard design for all maintenance facilities to be funded under this section. Prior to developing design standards, the department must solicit input from all personnel classifications typically employed at maintenance facilities. By September 1, 2003, the department shall submit a report to the legislative transportation committees describing the stakeholder involvement process undertaken and the adopted design standards for maintenance facilities.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 305. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION-- IMPROVEMENTS--PROGRAM I
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS--PROGRAM I
Transportation 2003 Account (Nickel Account)--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$565,300,000
Transportation 2003 Account (Nickel Account)--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $950,000
Transportation 2003 Account (Nickel Account)--Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,434,000
Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$157,374,000
Motor Vehicle Account--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$192,940,000
Motor Vehicle Account--Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,258,000
Special Category C Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50,279,000
Tacoma Narrows Toll Bridge Account Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $613,300,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,596,835,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $157,374,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation, $192,940,000 of the motor vehicle account--federal appropriation, $13,258,000 of the motor vehicle account--local appropriation, and $50,279,000 of the special category C account--state appropriation are provided solely to implement the activities and projects included in the Legislative 2003 Transportation Project List - Current Law report as transmitted to LEAP on April 27, 2003.
(2) The motor vehicle account--state appropriation includes $78,000,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by RCW 47.10.843. The transportation commission may authorize the use of current revenues available to the department of transportation in lieu of bond proceeds for any part of the state appropriation. The motor vehicle account--state appropriation includes $18,038,000 in unexpended proceeds from bond sales authorized in RCW 47.10.843 for mobility and economic initiative improvement projects.
(3) The Tacoma Narrows toll bridge account--state appropriation includes $567,000,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by RCW 47.10.843. The Tacoma Narrows toll bridge account--state appropriation includes $46,300,000 in unexpended proceeds from the January 2003 bond sale authorized in RCW 47.10.843 for the Tacoma Narrows bridge project.
(4) The special category C account--state appropriation includes $44,000,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by RCW 47.10.812. The transportation commission may authorize the use of current revenues available in the special category C account in lieu of bond proceeds for any part of the state appropriation.
(5) The entire transportation 2003 account (nickel account) appropriation is provided solely for the projects and activities as indicated in the Legislative 2003 Transportation Project List - New Law report transmitted to LEAP on April 27, 2003.
(6) The motor vehicle account--state appropriation includes $280,000,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by Senate Bill No. 6062. The transportation commission may authorize the use of current revenues available to the department of transportation in lieu of bond proceeds for any part of the state appropriation.
(7) $11,000,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided solely for the environmental impact statement on the SR 520 Evergreen floating bridge.
(8) $250,000 of the transportation 2003 account (Nickel Account)-- state appropriation and an equal amount from the city of Seattle are provided solely for an analysis of the impacts that an expansion of the SR 520 Evergreen floating bridge will have on the streets of North Capitol Hill, Roanoke Park, and Montlake. An advisory committee with two members each from Portage Bay/Roanoke Park Community Council, Montlake Community Council, and the North Capitol Hill community organization along with the secretary of transportation is established. The seven-member committee shall hire and oversee the contract with a transportation consulting organization to: (a) Perform an analysis of such impacts; and (b) design a traffic and circulation plan that mitigates the adverse consequences of such impacts. If the city of Seattle does not agree to provide $250,000 by January 1, 2004, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(9)(a) $500,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided solely for a study to provide the legislature with information regarding the feasibility of pursuing a Washington commerce corridor. The department shall retain outside experts to conduct the study. The study must include the following conditions:
(i) The Washington commerce corridor must be a north-south corridor starting in the vicinity of Lewis county and extending northerly to the vicinity of the Canadian border. The corridor must be situated east of state route number 405 and west of the Cascades. The corridor may include any of the following features:
(A) Ability to carry long-haul freight;
(B) Ability to provide for passenger auto travel;
(C) Freight rail;
(D) Passenger rail;
(E) Public utilities; and
(F) Other ancillary facilities as may be desired to maximize use of the corridor;
(ii) The Washington commerce corridor must be developed, financed, designed, constructed, and operated by private sector consortiums; and
(iii) The Washington commerce corridor must be subject to a joint permitting process involving federal, state, and local agencies with jurisdiction.
(b) The legislative transportation committee shall form a working group to work with the department and the outside consultant on the study.
(10) $8,000,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided for the SR 522, University of Washington-Bothell campus access project. This amount will cover approximately one-half of the construction costs.
(11) The transportation permit efficiency and accountability committee (TPEAC) shall select from the project list under this subsection ten projects that have not yet secured state permits. TPEAC shall select projects from both urban and rural areas representing a wide variety of locations within the state. These projects shall be designated "Department of Transportation Permit Drafting Pilot Projects" and shall become a part of the work plan of TPEAC required under section 2(1)(b), chapter 8 (ESB 5279), Laws of 2003.
(12) Of the amounts appropriated in this section and section 306 of this act, no more than $124,000 is provided for increased project costs due to the enactment of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5457.
(13) If federal earmarks are received by the department, the funding must not be used to expand the scope of any project.
(14) To manage some projects more efficiently, federal funds may be transferred from program Z to program I to replace those federal funds in a dollar-for-dollar match. However, funds may not be transferred between federal programs. Fund transfers authorized under this subsection shall not affect project prioritization status. Appropriations shall initially be allotted as appropriated in this act. The department shall not transfer funds as authorized under this subsection without approval of the transportation commission and the director of financial management. The department shall submit a report on those projects receiving fund transfers to the transportation committees of the senate and house of representatives by December 1, 2004.
(15) The department of transportation may not operate any existing high-occupancy vehicle lanes and may not open or operate any new high- occupancy vehicle lane projects in counties with a population of 300,000 or more that border the state of Oregon unless: (a) Vehicle spaces at park and ride lots within the county are three times the capacity in existence on the effective date of this act; (b) the Interstate 5 bridge over the Columbia River is retrofitted to include four southbound general purpose lanes; and (c) the department of transportation determines that high-occupancy vehicle lanes will improve travel time by at least eight minutes over the length of the high-occupancy vehicle lanes.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 306. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION-- PRESERVATION--PROGRAM P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PRESERVATION--PROGRAM P
Transportation 2003 Account (Nickel Account). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,000,000
Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$178,909,000
Motor Vehicle Account--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$457,467,000
Motor Vehicle Account--Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,666,000
Multimodal Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,000,000
Multimodal Account--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,247,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $661,289,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $178,909,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation, $457,467,000 of the motor vehicle account--federal appropriation, $12,666,000 of the motor vehicle account--local appropriation, $6,000,000 of the multimodal transportation account--state appropriation, and $4,247,000 of the multimodal transportation account--federal appropriation are provided solely to implement the activities and projects included in the Legislative 2003 Transportation Project List - Current Law report transmitted to LEAP on April 27, 2003.
(2) The motor vehicle account--state appropriation includes $2,850,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized in RCW 47.10.761 and 47.10.762 for emergency purposes.
(3) The motor vehicle account--state appropriation includes $77,700,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by RCW 47.10.843. The transportation commission may authorize the use of current revenues available to the department of transportation in lieu of bond proceeds for any part of the state appropriation.
(4) The entire transportation 2003 account (nickel account) appropriation is provided solely for the projects and activities as indicated in the Legislative 2003 Transportation Project List - New Law report transmitted to LEAP on April 27, 2003.
(5) The department of transportation shall continue to implement the lowest life cycle cost planning approach to pavement management throughout the state to encourage the most effective and efficient use of pavement preservation funds. Emphasis should be placed on increasing the number of roads addressed on time and reducing the number of roads past due.
(6) Of the amounts appropriated in this section and section 305 of this act, no more than $124,000 is provided for increased project costs due to the enactment of Substitute Senate Bill No. 5457.
(7) If federal earmarks are received by the department, the funding must not be used to expand the scope of any project.
(8) To manage some projects more efficiently, federal funds may be transferred from program Z to program P to replace those federal funds in a dollar-for-dollar match. However, funds may not be transferred between federal programs. Fund transfers authorized under this subsection shall not affect project prioritization status. Appropriations shall initially be allotted as appropriated in this act. The department shall not transfer funds as authorized under this subsection without approval of the transportation commission and the director of financial management. The department shall submit a report on those projects receiving fund transfers to the transportation committees of the senate and house of representatives by December 1, 2004.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 307. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION-- TRAFFIC OPERATIONS--PROGRAM Q--CAPITAL
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TRAFFIC OPERATIONS--PROGRAM Q--CAPITAL
Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,688,000
Motor Vehicle Account--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,510,000
Multimodal Transportation Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,000,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,198,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The amounts provided in this section are provided solely to implement the activities and projects included in the Legislative 2003 Transportation Project List - Current Law report transmitted to LEAP on April 27, 2003.
(2) The motor vehicle account--state appropriation includes $9,408,000 for state matching funds for federally selected competitive grant or congressional earmark projects other than the commercial vehicle information systems and network. These moneys shall be placed into reserve status until such time as federal funds are secured that require a state match.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 308. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION-- WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES CONSTRUCTION--PROGRAM W
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES CONSTRUCTION--PROGRAM W
Puget Sound Capital Construction Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $129,066,000
Puget Sound Capital Construction Account--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $34,400,000
Multimodal Transportation Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,381,000
Transportation 2003 Account (nickel account) Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,749,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $182,596,000
The appropriations in this section are provided for improving the Washington state ferry system, including, but not limited to, vessel construction, major and minor vessel improvements, and terminal construction and improvements. The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The multimodal transportation account--state appropriation includes $11,772,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by Senate Bill No. 6062. The transportation commission may authorize the use of current revenues available to the department of transportation in lieu of bond proceeds for any part of the state appropriation.
(2) $129,066,000 of the Puget Sound capital construction account-- state appropriation and $34,400,000 of the Puget Sound capital construction account--federal appropriation are provided solely for capital projects as listed in the Legislative 2003 Transportation Project List - Current Law as transmitted to the LEAP on April 27, 2003.
(3) $17,521,000 of the transportation 2003 account (nickel account)--state appropriation is provided solely for capital projects as listed in the Legislative 2003 Transportation Project List - New Law as transmitted to the LEAP on April 27, 2003.
(4) The Puget Sound capital construction account--state appropriation includes $45,000,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by RCW 47.10.843 for vessel and terminal acquisition, major and minor improvements, and long lead time materials acquisition for the Washington state ferries. The transportation commission may authorize the use of current revenues available to the motor vehicle account in lieu of bond proceeds for any part of the state appropriation.
(5) The Washington state ferries shall consult with the United States Coast Guard regarding operational and design standards required to meet Safety of Life at Sea requirements, in an effort to determine the most efficient and cost-effective vessel design that meets these requirements.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 309. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION-- RAIL--PROGRAM Y--CAPITAL
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RAIL--PROGRAM Y--CAPITAL
Essential Rail Assistance Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$770,000
Multimodal Transportation Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$35,530,000
Multimodal Transportation Account--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,499,000
Washington Fruit Express Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $46,299,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The multimodal transportation account--state appropriation includes $30,000,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by Senate Bill No. 6062. The transportation commission may authorize the use of current revenues available to the department of transportation in lieu of bond proceeds for any part of the state appropriation.
(2) $5,530,000 of the multimodal transportation account--state appropriation, $9,499,000 of the multimodal transportation account-- federal appropriation, $500,000 of the Washington fruit express account--state appropriation, and $770,000 of the essential rail assistance account--state appropriation are provided solely for capital projects as listed in the Legislative 2003 Transportation Project List - Current Law as transmitted to the LEAP on April 27, 2003.
(3) $2,000,000 of the multimodal transportation account--state appropriation is to be placed in reserve status by the office of financial management to be held until the department identifies the location for a new transload facility at either Wenatchee or Quincy. The funds are to be released upon determination of a location and approval by the office of financial management.
(4) $30,000,000 of the multimodal transportation account--state appropriation is provided solely for capital projects as listed in the Legislative 2003 Transportation Project List - New Law as transmitted to the LEAP on April 27, 2003.
(5) If federal block grant funding for freight or passenger rail is received, the department shall consult with the legislative transportation committee prior to spending the funds on additional projects.
(6) If the department issues a call for projects, applications must be received by the department by November 1, 2003, and November 1, 2004.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 310. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION-- LOCAL PROGRAMS--PROGRAM Z--CAPITAL
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION LOCAL PROGRAMS--PROGRAM Z--CAPITAL
Highway Infrastructure Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $207,000
Highway Infrastructure Account--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,602,000
Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$28,425,000
Multimodal Transportation Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,726,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $43,960,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) $6,000,000 of the multimodal transportation account--state appropriation is provided solely for the projects and activities as indicated in the Legislative 2003 Transportation Project List - New Law Local Projects report transmitted to LEAP on April 27, 2003.
(2) To manage some projects more efficiently, federal funds may be transferred from program Z to programs I and P and state funds shall be transferred from programs I and P to program Z to replace those federal funds in a dollar-for-dollar match. However, funds may not be transferred between federal programs. Fund transfers authorized under this subsection shall not affect project prioritization status. Appropriations shall initially be allotted as appropriated in this act. The department may not transfer funds as authorized under this subsection without approval of the transportation commission. The department shall submit a report on those projects receiving fund transfers to the transportation committees of the senate and house of representatives by December 1, 2004.
(3) $7,576,000 of the multimodal transportation account--state appropriation is reappropriated and provided solely to fund the first phase of a multiphase cooperative project with the state of Oregon to dredge the Columbia River. If dredge material is disposed of in the ocean, the department shall not expend the appropriation in this subsection unless agreement on ocean disposal sites has been reached that protects the state's commercial crab fishery. The amount provided in this subsection shall lapse unless the state of Oregon appropriates a dollar-for-dollar match to fund its share of the project.
(4) $1,156,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is reappropriated and provided solely for additional small city pavement preservation program grants, to be administered by the department's highways and local programs division. The department shall review all projects receiving grant awards under this program at least semiannually to determine whether the projects are making satisfactory progress. Any project that has been awarded small city pavement preservation program grant funds, but does not report activity on the project within one year of grant award, should be reviewed by the department to determine whether the grant should be terminated. The department must promptly close out grants when projects have been completed, and identify where unused grant funds remain because actual project costs were lower than estimated in the grant award. The department shall expeditiously extend new grant awards to qualified projects when funds become available either because grant awards have been rescinded for lack of sufficient project activity or because completed projects returned excess grant funds upon project closeout.
(5) $4,010,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is reappropriated and provided solely for additional traffic and pedestrian safety improvements near schools. The highways and local programs division within the department of transportation shall administer this program. The department shall review all projects receiving grant awards under this program at least semiannually to determine whether the projects are making satisfactory progress. Any project that has been awarded traffic and pedestrian safety improvement grant funds, but does not report activity on the project within one year of grant award should be reviewed by the department to determine whether the grant should be terminated. The department must promptly close out grants when projects have been completed, and identify where unused grant funds remain because actual project costs were lower than estimated in the grant award. The department shall expeditiously extend new grant awards to qualified projects when funds become available either because grant awards have been rescinded for lack of sufficient project activity or because completed projects returned excess grant funds upon project closeout.
(6) The motor vehicle account--state appropriation includes $20,452,000 in unexpended proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by RCW 47.10.843.
(7) The multimodal transportation account--state appropriation includes $6,000,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by Senate Bill No. 6062. The transportation commission may authorize the use of current revenues available to the department of transportation in lieu of bond proceeds for any part of the state appropriation.
TRANSFERS AND DISTRIBUTIONS
NEW SECTION. Sec. 401. FOR THE STATE TREASURER--BOND RETIREMENT AND INTEREST, AND ONGOING BOND REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER CHARGES: FOR BOND SALES DISCOUNTS AND DEBT TO BE PAID BY MOTOR VEHICLE ACCOUNT AND TRANSPORTATION FUND REVENUE
STATE TREASURER BOND RETIREMENT AND INTEREST
Highway Bond Retirement Account Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $258,971,000
Nondebt-Limit Reimbursable Account Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,131,000
Ferry Bond Retirement Account Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $43,340,000
Transportation Improvement Board Bond Retirement Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $36,721,000
Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,876,000
Special Category C Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$331,000
Transportation Improvement Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$240,000
Multimodal Transportation Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $358,000
Transportation 2003 Account (nickel account) Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,100,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $350,068,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 402. FOR THE STATE TREASURER--BOND RETIREMENT AND INTEREST, AND ONGOING BOND REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER CHARGES: FOR BOND SALE EXPENSES AND FISCAL AGENT CHARGES
STATE TREASURER BOND RETIREMENT AND INTEREST
Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,293,000
Special Category C Account Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$111,000
Transportation Improvement Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,000
Multimodal Transportation Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $119,000
Transportation 2003 Account (nickel account)--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $700,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,228,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 403. FOR THE STATE TREASURER--BOND RETIREMENT AND INTEREST, AND ONGOING BOND REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER CHARGES: FOR MVFT BONDS AND TRANSFERS
STATE TREASURER BOND RETIREMENT AND INTEREST
(1) Motor Vehicle Account--State Reappropriation:
For transfer to the Tacoma Narrows toll bridge account. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$567,000,000
The department of transportation is authorized to sell up to $567,000,000 in bonds authorized by RCW 47.10.843 for the Tacoma Narrows bridge project. Proceeds from the sale of the bonds shall be deposited into the motor vehicle account. The department of transportation shall inform the treasurer of the amount to be deposited.
(2) Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation:
For transfer to the Puget Sound capital construction account. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$45,000,000
The department of transportation is authorized to sell up to $45,000,000 in bonds authorized by RCW 47.10.843 for vessel and terminal acquisition, major and minor improvements, and long lead-time materials acquisition for the Washington state ferries.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 404. FOR THE STATE TREASURER--STATE REVENUES FOR DISTRIBUTION
Motor Vehicle Account Appropriation for motor vehicle fuel tax distributions to cities and counties. .$441,359,000
Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation: For license permit and fee distributions to cities
and counties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $51,652,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 405. FOR THE STATE TREASURER--TRANSFERS
STATE TREASURER TRANSFERS
(1) State Patrol Highway Account--State Appropriation: For transfer to the Motor Vehicle Account. . $20,000,000
(2) Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation: For motor vehicle fuel tax refunds and transfers. . .$465,152,000
(3) Highway Safety Account--State Appropriation: For transfer to the motor vehicle account--state. . .$12,000,000
The state treasurer shall perform the transfers from the state patrol highway account and the highway safety account to the motor vehicle account on a quarterly basis.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 406. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION-- TRANSFERS
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TRANSFERS
(1) Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation: For transfer to Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account$21,757,000
(2) RV Account--State Appropriation: For transfer to the Motor Vehicle Account--State. . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,954,000
(3) Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation: For transfer to Puget Sound Capital Construction
Account. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$64,287,000
(4) Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account--State Appropriation: For transfer to Puget Sound Capital
Construction Account. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$22,000,000
The transfers identified in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(a) The department of transportation shall only transfer funds in subsections (2) and (3) of this section up to the level provided, on an as-needed basis.
(b) The department of transportation shall transfer funds in subsection (4) of this section up to the amount identified, provided that a minimum balance of $5,000,000 is retained in the Puget Sound ferry operations account.
(c) The amount identified in subsection (4) of this section may not include any revenues collected as passenger fares.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 407. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RETIREMENT SYSTEMS-- TRANSFERS
DEPARTMENT OF RETIREMENT SYSTEMS TRANSFERS
State Patrol Highway Account: For transfer to the department of retirement systems expense account:
For the administrative expenses of the judicial retirement system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $223,304
NEW SECTION. Sec. 408. FOR THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT-- CONTRIBUTIONS TO RETIREMENT SYSTEMS AND EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFITS
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CONTRIBUTIONS TO RETIREMENT SYSTEMS AND EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFITS
Pilotage Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,000
Aeronautics Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,000
State Patrol Highway Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,044,000
State Patrol Highway Account--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$34,000
State Patrol Highway Account--Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,000
Motorcycle Safety Education Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,000
Rural Arterial Trust Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,000
Highway Safety Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $634,000
Highway Safety Account--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,000
Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,770,000
Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,556,000
Urban Arterial Trust Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,000
Transportation Improvement Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,000
County Arterial Preservation Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,000
Department of Licensing Services Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,106,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 409. FOR THE STATE TREASURER--TRANSFERS
STATE TREASURER TRANSFERS
License Plate Technology Account: For transfer to the motor vehicle account--state:
For the implementation of House Bill No. 2065. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,901,000
If House Bill No. 2065 is not enacted by June 30, 2003, this section is null and void.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 410. STATUTORY APPROPRIATIONS.
STATUTORY APPROPRIATIONS
In addition to the amounts appropriated in this act for revenue for distribution, state contributions to the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system, and bond retirement and interest including ongoing bond registration and transfer charges, transfers, interest on registered warrants, and certificates of indebtedness, there is also appropriated such further amounts as may be required or available for these purposes under any statutory formula or under any proper bond covenant made under law.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 411. The department of transportation is authorized to undertake federal advance construction projects under the provisions of 23 U.S.C. Sec. 115 in order to maintain progress in meeting approved highway construction and preservation objectives. The legislature recognizes that the use of state funds may be required to temporarily fund expenditures of the federal appropriations for the highway construction and preservation programs for federal advance construction projects prior to conversion to federal funding.
2001-03 BIENNIUM
TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES
Sec. 1201. 2002 c 359 s 205 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE LEGISLATIVE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
LEGISLATIVE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,596,000
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
(1) $2,823,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided for the operation of the house of representatives transportation committee.
(2) To the extent possible, this appropriation shall utilize funds allocated under RCW 46.68.110(2).
(3) To the extent possible, this appropriation shall utilize funds allocated under RCW 46.68.120(3).
(4) The house of representatives transportation committee shall conduct a study of the use of motorized scooters. The study shall, at a minimum, identify and analyze the safety issues associated with use of motorized scooters, including use by children, commuters, and the disabled. House of representatives transportation committee cochairs shall each appoint one member from their respective caucus to serve as cochair of the study group. The chair of the senate transportation committee may also appoint two members from the senate transportation committee, one from each caucus, to participate in the study. The study shall be staffed by house of representatives transportation committee staff. The study group shall report back to the house of representatives transportation committee by January 1, 2002.
(((4))) (5) The house of representatives transportation committee shall conduct a study of the effect of the weight of fire-fighting apparatus on state roadways. The study shall determine, at a minimum, the various types of fire-fighting apparatus currently in use on state roadways; the size, weight and load effect of fire-fighting apparatus that are currently in use or that potentially could be in use on the state roadways, as well as on state bridges; and the effect on public safety. The study may examine state and federal laws that affect fire- fighting apparatuses. House of representatives transportation committee cochairs shall each appoint one member from their respective caucus to serve as cochair of the study group. The study shall be staffed by house of representatives transportation committee staff. The study group will report back to the house of representatives transportation committee by January 1, 2002.
(((5))) (6) The legislative transportation committee shall conduct a feasibility study of potential for economic partnerships between the Washington state ferries and local government entities, including but not limited to port districts. The study is intended to improve ferry terminals. The study shall, at a minimum, identify the market, physical, and economic factors that should be examined in determining whether an economic or commercial development partnership project on or around Washington state ferry terminals is likely to produce revenue for the partners. The study shall apply those factors to an analysis of each terminal used by Washington state ferries and recommend whether further exploration of state and local partnerships would be of potential economic benefit to the partners. The entity selected to perform the study through the request for proposals process will report back to the transportation committees of the legislature by December 1, 2001.
(((6))) (7) The legislative transportation committee, in cooperation with an areawide transportation system or systems, shall undertake an evaluation of providing locally sponsored transit services in a local community supplemental to those services provided by an areawide system. The evaluation shall address:
(a) The costs and benefits of providing such services;
(b) The impact of such service on ridership on the areawide system and on any regional systems;
(c) Funding options for supplemental services; and
(d) Institutional arrangements affecting the institution of supplemental services.
The committee shall work with the department of transportation, areawide transit providers, community officials, private businesses, labor organizations, and others as appropriate in conducting the evaluation, and in developing a pilot project if feasible. The committee shall also conduct a study of local transit systems with the purpose of making recommendations to make local transit services more seamless and efficient. The committee shall provide an interim progress report to the legislature by January 2002. The committee shall report its findings to the legislature not later than December 1, 2002.
(((7))) (8) The legislative transportation committee shall undertake an evaluation of the statutory exemptions for transportation taxes, including but not limited to motor vehicle fuel taxes. The committee shall report its findings to the legislature by December 1, 2003.
(((8))) (9) The legislative transportation committee will convene a working group to review the costs, processes, and other considerations relating to special vehicle license plates. The working group will also review special license plate tabs and emblems. The committee will report its findings to the legislature by December 1, 2002.
(((9))) (10) The legislative transportation committee shall form a working group to evaluate the feasibility of developing an alternative corridor to Interstate 5 and Interstate 405 to expedite the movement of commerce between the Canadian border, the central Puget Sound region, the south Puget Sound region, and more southerly areas. The corridor would run from approximately the Canadian border in the north to approximately Lewis county in the south. This alternative corridor analysis shall address truck, rail, pipeline, and other utility needs for the corridor, to determine the feasibility of financing and constructing such a corridor, taking into consideration: (a) Anticipated present and future freight demand as well as freight traffic relief for existing state highway and rail routes; (b) the potential for carrying general purpose traffic to provide relief for other state highway routes; (c) a cost-benefit analysis detailing various funding possibilities, including federal funds and the use of charges and tolls to fund construction and operation of the corridor as a utility corridor and a toll facility; (d) an analysis detailing possible right of way locations, including but not limited to property donations, trades, or credits between or among the public and private sector; and (e) possible private sector, local, or other partnerships that may be used to fund the project. The working group shall report its findings to the full committee by December 15, 2002.
Sec. 1202. 2002 c 359 s 207 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE PATROL--FIELD OPERATIONS BUREAU
WASHINGTON STATE PATROL FIELD OPERATIONS BUREAU
State Patrol Highway Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(($164,147,000))
$163,727,000
State Patrol Highway Account--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(($7,278,000))
$7,544,000
State Patrol Highway Account--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($169,000))
$282,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($171,594,000))
$171,553,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for the activities of the field operations bureau:
(1) As a result of the elimination of the vehicle inspection number (VIN) program, no permanent Washington state patrol employee shall be displaced from employment without the opportunity to fill a vacant patrol position for which he or she has a preference and meets the minimum qualifications. For the purpose of the VIN program elimination, the guidelines under chapter 356-26 WAC (Registers- Certifications) shall be suspended for those employees holding the classification of VIN 1 or 2.
(2) To the extent possible, the agency shall transfer displaced VIN personnel into the 20 newly created school bus inspection and motor carrier safety assistance program positions. The agency shall fill existing vacant positions within the commercial vehicle division with displaced VIN personnel. The agency shall report by December 31, 2001, to the senate and house of representatives transportation committees on efforts to relocate displaced VIN personnel.
Sec. 1203. 2002 c 359 s 208 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE PATROL--SUPPORT SERVICES BUREAU
WASHINGTON STATE PATROL SUPPORT SERVICES BUREAU
Multimodal Transportation Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,247,000
State Patrol Highway Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(($71,736,000))
$71,418,000
State Patrol Highway Account--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $735,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($77,718,000))
$77,400,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for the activities of the support services bureau:
(1) $67,000 of the state patrol highway account--state appropriation is provided solely for the patrol to work jointly with the department of transportation, the military department, and the department of natural resources, in coordination with the state interoperability executive committee, on the development and implementation of a secure geographical information system database to illustrate locations and specifications of statewide radio and microwave towers
(2) $5,247,000 of the multimodal transportation account--state appropriation and $2,299,000 of the state patrol highway account--state appropriation is a one time funding of general fund activities. The general fund will resume funding these activities beginning in the 2003-05 biennium.
(3) The Washington state patrol shall review the policy of allowing commissioned uniformed officers to use personally assigned vehicles for commuting purposes. This provision applies to every Washington state patrol officer except the chief and any officer that requires use of a vehicle for work performed throughout the day. The agency shall submit to the house of representatives and senate transportation committees by December 1, 2002, a list of officers that use vehicles for commuting purposes and any revisions to the vehicle use policy resulting from the review required under this subsection.
Sec. 1204. 2002 c 359 s 210 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING--MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES
Marine Fuel Tax Refund Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,000
Motorcycle Safety Education Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$88,000
Wildlife Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$81,000
Highway Safety Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($7,724,000))
$7,763,000
Highway Safety Account--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55,000
Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($4,400,000))
$4,415,000
Licensing Services Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$173,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($12,524,000))
$12,578,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for the activities referenced:
(1) $6,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of Senate Bill No. 5354 in the form passed by the legislature. If Senate Bill No. 5354 is not enacted in the form passed by the legislature the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(2) $14,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation and $3,000 of the highway safety account--state appropriation are provided solely for the implementation of Senate Bill No. 6814 in the form passed by the legislature. If Senate Bill No. 6814 is not enacted in the form passed by the legislature the amounts provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(3) $26,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation and $1,000 of the highway safety account--state appropriation are provided solely for the implementation of Senate Bill No. 6748 in the form passed by the legislature. If Senate Bill No. 6748 is not enacted in the form passed by the legislature the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(4) $2,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation and $4,000 of the highway safety account--state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of Senate Bill No. 5626 in the form passed by the legislature. If Senate Bill No. 5626 is not enacted in the form passed by the legislature the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(5) $11,000 of the highway safety account--state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of Senate Bill No. 6461 in the form passed by the legislature. If Senate Bill No. 6461 is not enacted in the form passed by the legislature the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
Sec. 1205. 2002 c 359 s 211 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING--INFORMATION SYSTEMS
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Marine Fuel Tax Refund Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,000
Motorcycle Safety Education Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,000
Wildlife Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$34,000
Highway Safety Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($5,735,000))
$5,763,000
Highway Safety Account--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $31,000
Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($3,695,000))
$3,707,000
Licensing Services Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($213,000))
$214,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($9,723,000))
$9,764,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The department of licensing shall report to the legislative transportation committees on the progress of the expanded internet service no later than December 15, 2002.
(2) $4,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of Senate Bill No. 5354 in the form passed by the legislature. If Senate Bill No. 5354 is not enacted in the form passed by the legislature the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(3) $4,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation and $2,000 of the highway safety account--state appropriation are provided solely for the implementation of Senate Bill No. 6814 in the form passed by the legislature. If Senate Bill No. 6814 is not enacted in the form passed by the legislature the amounts provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(4) $19,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation and $1,000 of the highway safety account--state appropriation are provided solely for the implementation of Senate Bill No. 6748 in the form passed by the legislature. If Senate Bill No. 6748 is not enacted in the form passed by the legislature the amounts provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(5) $1,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation and $3,000 of the highway safety account--state appropriation are provided solely for the implementation of Senate Bill No. 5626 in the form passed by the legislature. If Senate Bill No. 5626 is not enacted in the form passed by the legislature the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(6) $8,000 of the highway safety account--state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of Senate Bill No. 6461 in the form passed by the legislature. If Senate Bill No. 6461 is not enacted in the form passed by the legislature the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
Sec. 1206. 2002 c 359 s 212 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING--VEHICLE SERVICES
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING VEHICLE SERVICES
Marine Fuel Tax Refund Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26,000
Wildlife Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$578,000
Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($58,191,000))
$58,479,000
Licensing Services Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,240,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($63,035,000))
$63,323,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for the activities referenced:
(1) $82,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of Senate Bill No. 6814 in the form passed by the legislature. If Senate Bill No. 6814 is not enacted in the form passed by the legislature the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(2) $376,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of Senate Bill No. 6748 in the form passed by the legislature. If Senate Bill No. 6748 is not enacted in the form passed by the legislature the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(3) $77,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of Senate Bill No. 5354 in the form passed by the legislature. If Senate Bill No. 5354 is not enacted in the form passed by the legislature the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(4) The department shall work cooperatively with the national guard to develop and make available a national guard sticker which may be affixed to a license plate. The stickers shall be available upon application. The department shall charge a fee for the stickers sufficient to defray the costs of production.
(5) The department shall work cooperatively with the Washington state council of fire fighters to develop and make available a fire fighter sticker which may be affixed to a license plate. The stickers shall be available upon application to members of the international association of fire fighters. The department shall charge a fee for the stickers sufficient to defray the costs of production.
(6) $22,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of Senate Bill No. 5626 in the form passed by the legislature. If Senate Bill No. 5626 is not enacted in the form passed by the legislature the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
Sec. 1207. 2002 c 359 s 213 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING--DRIVER SERVICES
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING DRIVER SERVICES
Motorcycle Safety Education Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,573,000
Highway Safety Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($82,175,000))
$82,667,000
Highway Safety Account--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(($788,000))
$824,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($85,536,000))
$86,064,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The department of licensing shall prepare a capital project plan adopting a process for using certificates of participation to purchase licensing services offices if the combined principle and interest payments are the same or less than existing or future leases on comparable facilities.
(2) $21,000 of the highway safety fund--state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of Senate Bill No. 6748 in the form passed by the legislature. If Senate Bill No. 6748 is not enacted in the form passed by the legislature the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(3) $36,000 of the highway safety fund--state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of Senate Bill No. 6814 in the form passed by the legislature. If Senate Bill No. 6814 is not enacted in the form passed by the legislature the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(4) $162,000 of the highway safety account--state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of Senate Bill No. 6461 in the form passed by the legislature. If Senate Bill No. 6461 is not enacted in the form passed by the legislature the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(5) $56,000 of the highway safety account--state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of Senate Bill No. 5626 in the form passed by the legislature. If Senate Bill No. 5626 is not enacted in the form passed by the legislature the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
Sec. 1208. 2002 c 359 s 215 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION--AVIATION--PROGRAM F
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AVIATION--PROGRAM F
Aeronautics Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($5,349,000))
$4,967,000
Aircraft Search and Rescue Safety and Education Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $160,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($5,509,000))
$5,127,000
Sec. 1209. 2002 c 359 s 223 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION--CHARGES FROM OTHER AGENCIES-- PROGRAM U
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CHARGES FROM OTHER AGENCIES--PROGRAM U
Payments in this section represent charges from other state agencies to the department of transportation.
(1) FOR PAYMENT OF WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES TORT LIABILITY AND SETTLEMENTS
Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,626,000
(((1))) (2) FOR PAYMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OF RISK MANAGEMENT FEES
Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $464,000
Puget Sound Ferry Operations--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $154,000
(((2))) (3) FOR PAYMENT OF COSTS OF THE OFFICE OF THE STATE AUDITOR
Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $713,000
(((3))) (4) FOR PAYMENT OF COSTS OF DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL ADMINISTRATION FACILITIES AND SERVICES AND CONSOLIDATED MAIL SERVICES
Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,047,000
(((4))) (5) FOR PAYMENT OF COSTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL
Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,237,000
(((5))) (6) FOR PAYMENT OF SELF-INSURANCE LIABILITY PREMIUMS AND ADMINISTRATION
Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$28,755,000
Motor Vehicle Fund--Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,204,000
The office of risk management shall evaluate the risk pool premium assessments to ensure that proper tracking, measuring, and reporting methods have been utilized to ensure funding equity has been maintained. "Funding equity" includes but is not limited to demonstrating that premiums assessed to the department of transportation will, over time, not exceed claims paid in order to ensure that premiums paid by the department of transportation are not unconstitutionally expended for nonhighway purposes. The office of risk management shall make a full report of its findings to the legislature no later than January 15, 2002.
(6) FOR PAYMENT OF COSTS OF OFFICE OF MINORITY AND WOMEN'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISES
Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $251,000
(7) FOR PAYMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL ADMINISTRATION CAPITAL PROJECTS SURCHARGE
Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,547,000
(8) FOR ARCHIVES AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT
Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $457,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($42,829,000))
$48,455,000
Sec. 1210. 2002 c 359 s 225 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION--WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES CONSTRUCTION--PROGRAM W DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES CONSTRUCTION--PROGRAM WMotor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$((134,390,000))
$136,052,000
Motor Vehicle Account--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($37,472,000))
$35,810,000
Passenger Ferry Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,500,000
Passenger Ferry Account--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,000,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $177,362,000
The appropriations in this section are provided for improving the Washington state ferry system, including, but not limited to, vessel acquisition, vessel construction, major and minor vessel improvements, and terminal construction and improvements. The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
(1) The motor vehicle account--state appropriation includes $50,000,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by RCW 47.10.843 for vessel and terminal acquisition, major and minor improvements, and long lead time materials acquisition for the Washington state ferries. The transportation commission may authorize the use of current revenues available to the motor vehicle account in lieu of bond proceeds for any part of the state appropriation.
(2) Appropriations in this section include funding for the purchase or lease-purchase of one passenger ferry and assume the proceeds of the sale of the MV Kalama and MV Skagit passenger ferries shall be deposited in the passenger ferry account.
(3) The department shall provide staff support to a legislative oversight committee that will manage a study of the Eagle Harbor maintenance facility. The legislative oversight committee shall consist of two members from each caucus in each house of the legislature, appointed by the leadership of the members' respective caucus. The department shall issue a request for proposals on behalf of the legislative oversight committee for an outside consulting firm to conduct a study on the preservation, replacement, or supplementation of the Eagle Harbor maintenance facility. The study must analyze: (a) The costs and benefits to preserve and maintain or relocate the facility; (b) the impact of Eagle Harbor employment on the local community and Kitsap county; and (c) a recommendation on future investment in the Eagle Harbor maintenance facility or possible alternatives. The contractor and the legislative oversight committee must report back to the legislature's transportation committees no later than December 10, 2002.
Sec. 1211. 2002 c 359 s 226 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION--MARINE--PROGRAM X
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MARINE--PROGRAM X
Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(($311,312,000))
$313,250,000
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
(1) The appropriation is based on the budgeted expenditure of (($35,159,000)) $35,797,000 for vessel operating fuel in the 2001-2003 biennium. If the actual cost of fuel is less than this budgeted amount, the excess amount may not be expended. If the actual cost exceeds this amount, the department shall request a supplemental appropriation.
(2) The appropriation provides for the compensation of ferry employees. The expenditures for compensation paid to ferry employees during the 2001-2003 biennium may not exceed $207,065,000 plus a dollar amount, as prescribed by the office of financial management, that is equal to any insurance benefit increase granted general government employees in excess of $432.82 a month annualized per eligible marine employee multiplied by the number of eligible marine employees for the respective fiscal year, a dollar amount as prescribed by the office of financial management for costs associated with pension amortization charges, and a dollar amount prescribed by the office of financial management for salary increases during the 2001-2003 biennium. For the purposes of this section, the expenditures for compensation paid to ferry employees shall be limited to salaries and wages and employee benefits as defined in the office of financial management's policies, regulations, and procedures named under objects of expenditure "A" and "B" (7.2.6.2).
The prescribed salary and insurance benefit increase or decrease dollar amount that shall be allocated from the governor's compensation appropriations is in addition to the appropriation contained in this section and may be used to increase or decrease compensation costs, effective July 1, 2001, and thereafter, as established in the 2001-2003 general fund operating budget.
(3) The department shall issue a request for information from entities interested in purchasing advertising on board Washington state ferry vessels. The department shall evaluate the proposals and report back to the legislature's transportation committees in January 2002 regarding the potential for revenue from different types of advertising.
(4) The department may enter into contracts with private vendors to sell ferry tickets and medium at locations other than Washington state ferry terminals or facilities.
(a) The department may enter into the contracts only (i) with private vendors that are already established businesses offering goods for sale to the general public; and (ii) if it determines that the vendor's established location has the potential to serve a significant percentage of the customers using a particular ferry route.
(b) The department may adopt necessary rules and procedures to allow the use of credit and debit cards to purchase ferry tickets or medium from a private vendor who has contracted with the department to sell ferry tickets or medium. The department may establish a convenience fee to be paid by all persons purchasing ferry tickets and medium at locations other than Washington state ferry terminals or facilities. The convenience fee must be sufficient to offset the charges imposed on the department by the credit and debit card companies. In no event may the use of credit or debit cards authorized by this section create a loss of revenue to the state. The use of a personal credit card does not rely upon the credit of the state as prohibited by Article VIII, section 5 of the state Constitution.
(5) The legislature recognizes the value of a regional fare collection system to promote intermodal travel throughout Washington state ferries' Puget Sound service area and therefore encourages the department to resume participation in the regional fare coordination project (smart card). The department shall develop a request for funding of the on-going operating costs associated with the regional fare coordination project and shall present this request to the 2003 legislature. The request for funding shall be sufficient to support a system that prevents the disclosure of personally identifying information of persons who use a smart card to facilitate payment of ferry fares. The requested system may facilitate the disclosure of aggregate information on fare collection to governmental agencies or groups concerned with public transportation or public safety as long as the data does not contain any personally identifying information. The requested system shall not prevent the release of personally identifying information to law enforcement agencies when required by a subpoena.
TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES--CAPITAL
Sec. 1301. 2001 2nd sp.s. c 14 s 303 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION--PROGRAM D (DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION-ONLY PROJECTS)--CAPITAL
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM D (DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION-ONLY PROJECTS)--CAPITAL
Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($13,046,000))
$12,371,000
Sec. 1302. 2002 c 359 s 216 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION--IMPROVEMENTS--PROGRAM I
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS--PROGRAM I
Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($417,472,000))
$416,921,000
Motor Vehicle Account--Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$230,929,000
Motor Vehicle Account--Private/Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $48,872,000
Tacoma Narrows Toll Bridge Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$839,000,000
Special Category C Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49,608,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(($1,585,881,000))
$1,585,330,000
The appropriations in this section are provided for the location, design, right of way acquisition, or construction of state highway projects designated as improvements under RCW 47.05.030. The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
(1) The special category C account--state appropriation of $49,608,000 includes $41,500,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized in RCW 47.10.812. The transportation commission may authorize the use of current revenues available to the department of transportation in lieu of bond proceeds for any part of the state appropriation.
(2) The department shall report December 1st and June 1st of each year to the senate and the house of representatives transportation committees and the office of financial management on the timing and the scope of work being performed for the regional transit authority known as sound transit. This report shall provide a description of all department activities related to the regional transit authority including investments in state-owned infrastructure.
(3) The motor vehicle account--state appropriation includes $348,364,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by RCW 47.10.843. The transportation commission may authorize the use of current revenues available to the department of transportation in lieu of bond proceeds for any part of the state appropriation.
(4) $4,880,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided solely for the state program share of freight mobility projects as identified by the freight mobility strategic investment board.
(5) To manage some projects more efficiently, federal funds may be transferred from program Z to programs I and P and state funds shall be transferred from programs I and P to program Z to replace those federal funds in a dollar-for-dollar match. Fund transfers authorized under this subsection shall not affect project prioritization status. Appropriations shall initially be allotted as appropriated in this act. The department shall not transfer funds as authorized under this subsection without approval of the transportation commission and the director of financial management. The department shall submit a report on those projects receiving fund transfers to the transportation committees of the senate and house of representatives by December 1, 2002.
(6) The motor vehicle account--state appropriation includes $3,898,000 in unexpended proceeds from the January 2001 bond sale authorized in RCW 47.10.834 for the Tacoma Narrows bridge project. The transportation commission may authorize the use of current revenues available to the department of transportation in-lieu of bond proceeds for any part of the state appropriation.
(7) The Tacoma narrows toll bridge account--state appropriation includes $800,000,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by RCW 47.10.843.
TRANSFERS AND DISTRIBUTIONS
Sec. 1401. 2002 c 359 s 401 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE STATE TREASURER--BOND RETIREMENT AND INTEREST, AND ONGOING BOND REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER CHARGES: FOR BOND SALES DISCOUNTS AND DEBT TO BE PAID BY MOTOR VEHICLE FUND AND TRANSPORTATION FUND REVENUE
STATE TREASURER BOND RETIREMENT AND INTEREST
Highway Bond Retirement Account Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(($208,206,000))
$196,524,000
Ferry Bond Retirement Account Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(($52,473,000))
$52,474,000
Transportation Improvement Board Bond Retirement Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(($40,856,000))
$38,088,000
Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($4,588,000))
$3,136,000
Special Category C Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(($631,000))
$114,000
Transportation Improvement Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($340,000))
$76,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($307,094,000))
$290,412,000
Sec. 1402. 2002 c 359 s 402 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE STATE TREASURER--BOND RETIREMENT AND INTEREST, AND ONGOING BOND REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER CHARGES: FOR BOND SALE EXPENSES AND FISCAL AGENT CHARGES
STATE TREASURER BOND RETIREMENT AND INTEREST
Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(($459,000))
$334,000
Special Category C Account Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($41,000))
$18,000
Transportation Improvement Account--State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$34,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(($534,000))
$386,000
Sec. 1403. 2002 c 359 s 403 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE STATE TREASURER--STATE REVENUES FOR DISTRIBUTION
STATE TREASURER STATE REVENUES FOR DISTRIBUTION
Motor Vehicle Account Appropriation for motor vehicle fuel tax distributions to cities and counties(($428,981,000))
$425,501,000
Motor Vehicle Account Appropriation for motor vehicle license, permit, and fee distributions
to cities and counties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $56,304,000
Sec. 1404. 2002 c 359 s 404 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE STATE TREASURER--TRANSFERS
STATE TREASURER TRANSFERS
(1) RV Account--State Appropriation:
For transfer to the Motor Vehicle Fund--State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(($1,344,000))
$542,000
The department of transportation shall only transfer funds provided under this subsection (((1) of this section)) on an as-needed basis.
(2) ((Public Transportation Systems Account--State Appropriation: For transfer to the
Multimodal Transportation Account--State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,911,000
(3))) State Patrol Highway Account--State Appropriation: For transfer to the Motor
Vehicle Account. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$48,657,000
(((4))) (3) Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation: For motor vehicle fuel tax
refunds and transfers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(($453,279,000))
$448,264,000
(((6))) (4) Urban Arterial Trust Account--State Appropriation: For transfer of excess City
Hardship Assistance Program revenues to cities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500,000
(((7))) (5) Highway Safety Account--State Appropriation: For transfer to the multimodal
transportation account. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000,000
(((8))) (6) Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation: For transfer to the Tacoma
Narrows toll bridge account. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(($839,000,000))
$39,000,000
(((9))) (7) Highway Safety Account--State Appropriation: For transfer to the motor
vehicle account--state. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000,000
(((1))) If Senate Bill No. 6814 is enacted in the form passed by the legislature, $16,191,000 of the transfer from the Washington state patrol account--state to the motor vehicle account--state shall lapse. The state treasurer shall perform the transfers from the state patrol highway account to the motor vehicle account on a quarterly basis.
(((2) The department of transportation is authorized to sell up to $800,000,000 in bonds authorized by RCW 47.10.843 for the Tacoma Narrows bridge project. Proceeds from the sale of the bonds shall be deposited into the motor vehicle account. The department of transportation shall inform the treasurer of the amount to be deposited.))
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1405. A new section is added to 2001 2nd sp.s. c 14 (uncodified) to read as follows:
FOR THE STATE TREASURER--BOND RETIREMENT AND INTEREST, AND ONGOING BOND REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER CHARGES: FOR MVFT BONDS AND TRANSFERS
STATE TREASURER MVFT BONDS AND TRANSFERS
Motor Vehicle Account--State Appropriation: For transfer to the Tacoma Narrows toll bridge account. . . . . . $800,000,000
The department of transportation is authorized to sell up to $800,000,000 in bonds authorized by RCW 47.10.843 for the Tacoma Narrows bridge project. Proceeds from the sale of the bonds shall be deposited into the motor vehicle account. The department of transportation shall inform the treasurer of the amount to be deposited.
PROVISIONS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATIONS
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1501. A new section is added to chapter 43.79 RCW to read as follows:
The state patrol nonappropriated airplane revolving account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from aircraft user fees paid by other agencies and private users as reimbursement for the use of the patrol's aircraft that are primarily for purposes other than highway patrol must be deposited into the account. Expenditures from the account may be used only for expenses related to these aircraft. Only the chief of the Washington state patrol or the chief's designee may authorize expenditures from the account. The account is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but an appropriation is not required for expenditures.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1502. If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1503. This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately.
On page 1, line 1 of the title, after "appropriations;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "amending 2002 c 359 ss 205, 207, 208, 210, 211, 212, 213, 215, 223, 225, 226, 216, 401, 402, 403, and 404 (uncodified); amending 2001 2nd sp.s. c 14 s 303 (uncodified); adding a new section to chapter 43.79 RCW; adding a new section to 2001 2nd sp.s. c 14 (uncodified); creating new sections; making appropriations and authorizing expenditures for capital improvements; providing an effective date; and providing a contingent effective date."
and the same is herewith transmitted.
Milt H. Doumit, Secretary
There being no objection, the House concurred in the Senate amendment to ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1163 and advanced the bill as amended by the Senate to final passage.
FINAL PASSAGE OF HOUSE BILL AS SENATE AMENDED
Representatives Murray, Ericksen, Wallace, Jarrett and Romero spoke in favor of the passage of the bill.
Representatives Woods and McMahan spoke against the passage of the bill.
The Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding) stated the question before the House to be final passage of Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1163 as amended by the Senate.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1163, as amended by the Senate and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 71, Nays - 27, Absent - 0, Excused - 0.
Voting yea: Representatives Anderson, Bailey, Berkey, Blake, Bush, Campbell, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Conway, Cooper, Darneille, Dickerson, Dunshee, Edwards, Ericksen, Flannigan, Fromhold, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Jarrett, Kagi, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Kristiansen, Lantz, Linville, Lovick, Mastin, McCoy, McDermott, McDonald, McIntire, McMorris, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Murray, Nixon, O'Brien, Pearson, Pettigrew, Pflug, Priest, Quall, Roach, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schual-Berke, Sehlin, Shabro, Simpson, Sommers, Sullivan, Tom, Upthegrove, Veloria, Wallace, Wood and Mr. Speaker - 71.
Voting nay: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Armstrong, Benson, Boldt, Buck, Cairnes, Carrell, Chandler, Clements, Condotta, Cox, Crouse, DeBolt, Delvin, Eickmeyer, Hinkle, Holmquist, McMahan, Mielke, Newhouse, Orcutt, Schoesler, Skinner, Sump, Talcott and Woods - 27.
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1163, as amended by the Senate, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.
SENATE AMENDMENTS TO HOUSE BILL
April 26, 2003
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate receded from its amendment to ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2231, and under suspension of the rules returned the bill to second reading for purpose of amendment. The Senate further adopted the following amendment and passed the measure as amended:
Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:
"PART I - INTENT
NEW SECTION. Sec. 101. The legislature finds that the state's transportation system is in critical need of repair, restoration, and enhancement. The states economy, the ability to move goods to market, and the overall mobility and safety of the citizens of the state rely on the state's transportation system. The revenues generated by this act are dedicated to funds, accounts, and activities that are necessary to improve the delivery of state transportation projects and services.
PART II - LICENSE FEES
Sec. 201. RCW 46.16.070 and 1994 c 262 s 8 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) In lieu of all other vehicle licensing fees, unless specifically exempt, and in addition to ((the excise tax prescribed in chapter 82.44 RCW and)) the mileage fees prescribed for buses and stages in RCW 46.16.125, there shall be paid and collected annually for each truck, motor truck, truck tractor, road tractor, tractor, bus, auto stage, or for hire vehicle with seating capacity of more than six, based upon the declared combined gross weight or declared gross weight ((thereof pursuant to the provisions of)) under chapter 46.44 RCW, the following licensing fees by such gross weight:
declared gross weight |
schedule a |
schedule b |
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4,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
37.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
37.00 |
6,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
44.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
44.00 |
8,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
55.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
55.00 |
10,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
62.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
62.00 |
((12,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
72.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
72.00 |
14,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
82.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
82.00 |
16,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
92.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
92.00 |
18,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
137.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
137.00 |
20,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
152.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
152.00 |
22,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
164.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
164.00 |
24,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
177.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
177.00 |
26,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
187.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
187.00 |
28,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
220.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
220.00 |
30,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
253.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
253.00 |
32,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
304.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
304.00 |
34,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
323.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
323.00 |
36,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
350.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
350.00 |
38,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
384.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
384.00 |
40,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
439.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
439.00 |
42,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
456.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
546.00 |
44,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
466.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
556.00 |
46,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
501.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
591.00 |
48,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
522.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
612.00 |
50,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
566.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
656.00 |
52,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
595.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
685.00 |
54,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
642.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
732.00 |
56,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
677.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
767.00 |
58,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
704.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
794.00 |
60,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
750.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
840.00 |
62,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
804.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
894.00 |
64,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
822.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
912.00 |
66,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
915.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
1,005.00 |
68,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
954.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
1,044.00 |
70,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
1,027.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
1,117.00 |
72,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
1,098.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
1,188.00 |
74,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
1,193.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
1,283.00 |
76,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
1,289.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
1,379.00 |
78,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
1,407.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
1,497.00 |
80,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
1,518.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
1,608.00 |
82,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
1,623.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
1,713.00 |
84,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
1,728.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
1,818.00 |
86,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
1,833.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
1,923.00 |
88,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
1,938.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
2,028.00 |
90,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
2,043.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
2,133.00 |
92,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
2,148.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
2,238.00 |
94,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
2,253.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
2,343.00 |
96,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
2,358.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
2,448.00 |
98,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
2,463.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
2,553.00 |
100,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
2,568.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
2,658.00 |
102,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
2,673.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
2,763.00 |
104,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
2,778.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
2,868.00 |
105,500 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
2,883.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
2,973.00)) |
12,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
79.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
79.00 |
14,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
90.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
90.00 |
16,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
102.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
102.00 |
18,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
154.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
154.00 |
20,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
171.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
171.00 |
22,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
185.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
185.00 |
24,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
200.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
200.00 |
26,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
211.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
211.00 |
28,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
249.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
249.00 |
30,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
287.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
287.00 |
32,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
346.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
346.00 |
34,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
368.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
368.00 |
36,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
399.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
399.00 |
38,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
438.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
438.00 |
40,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
501.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
501.00 |
42,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
521.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
611.00 |
44,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
532.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
622.00 |
46,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
572.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
662.00 |
48,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
596.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
686.00 |
50,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
647.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
737.00 |
52,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
680.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
770.00 |
54,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
734.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
824.00 |
56,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
775.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
865.00 |
58,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
806.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
896.00 |
60,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
859.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
949.00 |
62,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
921.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
1,011.00 |
64,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
941.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
1,031.00 |
66,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
1,048.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
1,138.00 |
68,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
1,093.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
1,183.00 |
70,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
1,177.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
1,267.00 |
72,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
1,259.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
1,349.00 |
74,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
1, 368.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
1,458.00 |
76,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
1,478.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
1,568.00 |
78,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
1,614.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
1,704.00 |
80,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
1,742.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
1,832.00 |
82,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
1,863.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
1,953.00 |
84,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
1,983.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
2,073.00 |
86,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
2,104.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
2,194.00 |
88,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
2,225.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
2,315.00 |
90,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
2,346.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
2,436.00 |
92,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
2,466.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
2,556.00 |
94,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
2,587.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
2,677.00 |
96,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
2,708.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
2,798.00 |
98,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
2,829.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
2,919.00 |
100,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
2,949.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
3,039.00 |
102,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
3,070.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
3,160.00 |
104,000 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
3,191.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
3,281.00 |
105,500 lbs. |
. . . . . . . . . . |
$ |
3,312.00 |
. . . . . . |
$ |
3,402.00 |
Schedule A applies to vehicles either used exclusively for hauling logs or that do not tow trailers. Schedule B applies to vehicles that tow trailers and are not covered under Schedule A.
Every truck, motor truck, truck tractor, and tractor exceeding 6,000 pounds empty scale weight registered under chapter 46.16, 46.87, or 46.88 RCW shall be licensed for not less than one hundred fifty percent of its empty weight unless the amount would be in excess of the legal limits prescribed for such a vehicle in RCW 46.44.041 or 46.44.042, in which event the vehicle shall be licensed for the maximum weight authorized for such a vehicle or unless the vehicle is used only for the purpose of transporting any well drilling machine, air compressor, rock crusher, conveyor, hoist, donkey engine, cook house, tool house, bunk house, or similar machine or structure attached to or made a part of such vehicle.
The following provisions apply when increasing gross or combined gross weight for a vehicle licensed under this section:
(a) The new license fee will be one-twelfth of the fee listed above for the new gross weight, multiplied by the number of months remaining in the period for which licensing fees have been paid, including the month in which the new gross weight is effective.
(b) Upon surrender of the current certificate of registration or cab card, the new licensing fees due shall be reduced by the amount of the licensing fees previously paid for the same period for which new fees are being charged.
(2) The proceeds from the fees collected under subsection (1) of this section shall be distributed in accordance with RCW 46.68.035.
Sec. 202. RCW 46.68.035 and 2000 2nd sp.s. c 4 s 8 are each amended to read as follows:
All proceeds from combined vehicle licensing fees received by the director for vehicles licensed under RCW 46.16.070 and 46.16.085 shall be forwarded to the state treasurer to be distributed into accounts according to the following method:
(1) The sum of two dollars for each vehicle shall be deposited into the multimodal transportation account, except that for each vehicle registered by a county auditor or agent to a county auditor pursuant to RCW 46.01.140, the sum of two dollars shall be credited to the current county expense fund.
(2) The remainder shall be distributed as follows:
(a) ((23.677)) 21.963 percent shall be deposited into the state patrol highway account of the motor vehicle fund;
(b) ((1.521)) 1.411 percent shall be deposited into the Puget Sound ferry operations account of the motor vehicle fund; ((and))
(c) 7.240 percent shall be deposited into the transportation 2003 account (nickel account); and
(d) The remaining proceeds shall be deposited into the motor vehicle fund.
PART III - SALES AND USE TAX
Sec. 301. RCW 82.08.020 and 2000 2nd sp.s. c 4 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) There is levied and there shall be collected a tax on each retail sale in this state equal to six and five-tenths percent of the selling price.
(2) There is levied and there shall be collected an additional tax on each retail car rental, regardless of whether the vehicle is licensed in this state, equal to five and nine-tenths percent of the selling price. The revenue collected under this subsection shall be deposited in the multimodal transportation account created in RCW 47.66.070.
(3) Beginning July 1, 2003, there is levied and collected an additional tax of three-tenths of one percent of the selling price on each retail sale of a motor vehicle in this state, other than retail car rentals taxed under subsection (2) of this section. The revenue collected under this subsection shall be deposited in the multimodal transportation account created in RCW 47.66.070.
(4) For purposes of subsection (3) of this section, "motor vehicle" has the meaning provided in RCW 46.04.320, but does not include farm tractors or farm vehicles as defined in RCW 46.04.180 and 46.04.181, off-road and nonhighway vehicles as defined in RCW 46.09.020, and snowmobiles as defined in RCW 46.10.010.
(5) The taxes imposed under this chapter shall apply to successive retail sales of the same property.
(((4))) (6) The rates provided in this section apply to taxes imposed under chapter 82.12 RCW as provided in RCW 82.12.020.
Sec. 302. RCW 82.12.020 and 2003 c 5 (EHB 1977) s 2 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) There is hereby levied and there shall be collected from every person in this state a tax or excise for the privilege of using within this state as a consumer: (a) Any article of tangible personal property purchased at retail, or acquired by lease, gift, repossession, or bailment, or extracted or produced or manufactured by the person so using the same, or otherwise furnished to a person engaged in any business taxable under RCW 82.04.280 (2) or (7); or (b) any canned software, regardless of the method of delivery, but excluding canned software that is either provided free of charge or is provided for temporary use in viewing information, or both.
(2) This tax shall apply to the use of every service defined as a retail sale in RCW 82.04.050 (2)(a) or (3)(a) and the use of every article of tangible personal property, including property acquired at a casual or isolated sale, and including byproducts used by the manufacturer thereof, except as hereinafter provided, irrespective of whether the article or similar articles are manufactured or are available for purchase within this state.
(3) The provisions of this chapter do not apply in respect to the use of any article of tangible personal property or service taxable under RCW 82.04.050(2)(a) or (3)(a) purchased at retail or acquired by lease, gift, or bailment if the sale to, or the use by, the present user or his bailor or donor has already been subjected to the tax under chapter 82.08 RCW or this chapter and the tax has been paid by the present user or by his bailor or donor.
(4) Except as provided in this section, payment by one purchaser or user of tangible personal property or service of the tax imposed by chapter 82.08 or 82.12 RCW shall not have the effect of exempting any other purchaser or user of the same property or service from the taxes imposed by such chapters. If the sale to, or the use by, the present user or his or her bailor or donor has already been subjected to the tax under chapter 82.08 RCW or this chapter and the tax has been paid by the present user or by his or her bailor or donor; or in respect to the use of property acquired by bailment and the tax has once been paid based on reasonable rental as determined by RCW 82.12.060 measured by the value of the article at time of first use multiplied by the tax rate imposed by chapter 82.08 RCW or this chapter as of the time of first use; or in respect to the use of any article of tangible personal property acquired by bailment, if the property was acquired by a previous bailee from the same bailor for use in the same general activity and the original bailment was prior to June 9, 1961, the tax imposed by this chapter does not apply.
(5) The tax shall be levied and collected in an amount equal to the value of the article used or value of the service used by the taxpayer multiplied by the rates in effect for the retail sales tax under RCW 82.08.020.
Sec. 303. RCW 82.12.045 and 1996 c 149 s 19 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) In the collection of the use tax on motor vehicles, the department of revenue may designate the county auditors of the several counties of the state as its collecting agents. Upon such designation, it shall be the duty of each county auditor to collect the tax at the time an applicant applies for the registration of, and transfer of title to, the motor vehicle, except in the following instances:
(a) Where the applicant exhibits a dealer's report of sale showing that the retail sales tax has been collected by the dealer;
(b) Where the application is for the renewal of registration;
(c) Where the applicant presents a written statement signed by the department of revenue, or its duly authorized agent showing that no use tax is legally due; or
(d) Where the applicant presents satisfactory evidence showing that the retail sales tax or the use tax has been paid by ((him)) the applicant on the vehicle in question.
(2) The term "motor vehicle," as used in this section means and includes all motor vehicles, trailers and semitrailers used, or of a type designed primarily to be used, upon the public streets and highways, for the convenience or pleasure of the owner, or for the conveyance, for hire or otherwise, of persons or property, including fixed loads, facilities for human habitation, and vehicles carrying exempt licenses.
(3) It shall be the duty of every applicant for registration and transfer of certificate of title who is subject to payment of tax under this section to declare upon ((his)) the application the value of the vehicle for which application is made, which shall consist of the consideration paid or contracted to be paid therefor.
(4) Each county auditor who acts as agent of the department of revenue shall at the time of remitting license fee receipts on motor vehicles subject to the provisions of this section pay over and account to the state treasurer for all use tax revenue collected under this section, after first deducting as ((his)) a collection fee the sum of two dollars for each motor vehicle upon which the tax has been collected. All revenue received by the state treasurer under this section shall be credited to the general fund. The auditor's collection fee shall be deposited in the county current expense fund. A duplicate of the county auditor's transmittal report to the state treasurer shall be forwarded forthwith to the department of revenue.
(5) Any applicant who has paid use tax to a county auditor under this section may apply to the department of revenue for refund thereof if he or she has reason to believe that such tax was not legally due and owing. No refund shall be allowed unless application therefor is received by the department of revenue within the statutory period for assessment of taxes, penalties, or interest prescribed by RCW 82.32.050(3). Upon receipt of an application for refund the department of revenue shall consider the same and issue its order either granting or denying it and if refund is denied the taxpayer shall have the right of appeal as provided in RCW 82.32.170, 82.32.180 and 82.32.190.
(6) The provisions of this section shall be construed as cumulative of other methods prescribed in chapters 82.04 to 82.32 RCW, inclusive, for the collection of the tax imposed by this chapter. The department of revenue shall have power to promulgate such rules as may be necessary to administer the provisions of this section. Any duties required by this section to be performed by the county auditor may be performed by the director of licensing but no collection fee shall be deductible by said director in remitting use tax revenue to the state treasurer.
(7) The use tax revenue collected on the rate provided in RCW 82.08.020(3) shall be deposited in the multimodal transportation account under RCW 47.66.070.
Sec. 304. RCW 82.08.064 and 2000 c 104 s 3 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) A sales and use tax rate change under this chapter or chapter 82.12 RCW shall be imposed (((1))) (a) no sooner than seventy-five days after its enactment into law and (((2))) (b) only on the first day of January, April, July, or October.
(2) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to the tax rate change in section 301 of this act.
PART IV - MOTOR AND SPECIAL FUEL TAXES
Sec. 401. RCW 82.36.025 and 1999 c 269 s 16 and 1999 c 94 s 29 are each reenacted and amended to read as follows:
(1) A motor vehicle fuel tax rate of twenty-three cents per gallon ((shall apply)) applies to the sale, distribution, or use of motor vehicle fuel.
(2) Beginning July 1, 2003, an additional and cumulative motor fuel tax rate of five cents per gallon applies to the sale, distribution, or use of motor vehicle fuel. This subsection (2) expires when the bonds issued for transportation 2003 projects are retired.
Sec. 402. RCW 82.38.030 and 2002 c 183 s 2 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) There is hereby levied and imposed upon special fuel users a tax at the rate ((computed in the manner provided in RCW 82.36.025 on each)) of twenty-three cents per gallon of special fuel, or each one hundred cubic feet of compressed natural gas, measured at standard pressure and temperature.
(2) ((The tax)) Beginning July 1, 2003, an additional and cumulative tax rate of five cents per gallon of special fuel, or each one hundred cubic feet of compressed natural gas, measured at standard pressure and temperature shall be imposed on special fuel users. This subsection (2) expires when the bonds issued for transportation 2003 projects are retired.
(3) Taxes are imposed ((by subsection (1) of this section is imposed)) when:
(a) Special fuel is removed in this state from a terminal if the special fuel is removed at the rack unless the removal is to a licensed exporter for direct delivery to a destination outside of the state, or the removal is to a special fuel distributor for direct delivery to an international fuel tax agreement licensee under RCW 82.38.320;
(b) Special fuel is removed in this state from a refinery if either of the following applies:
(i) The removal is by bulk transfer and the refiner or the owner of the special fuel immediately before the removal is not a licensee; or
(ii) The removal is at the refinery rack unless the removal is to a licensed exporter for direct delivery to a destination outside of the state, or the removal is to a special fuel distributor for direct delivery to an international fuel tax agreement licensee under RCW 82.38.320;
(c) Special fuel enters into this state for sale, consumption, use, or storage if either of the following applies:
(i) The entry is by bulk transfer and the importer is not a licensee; or
(ii) The entry is not by bulk transfer;
(d) Special fuel is sold or removed in this state to an unlicensed entity unless there was a prior taxable removal, entry, or sale of the special fuel;
(e) Blended special fuel is removed or sold in this state by the blender of the fuel. The number of gallons of blended special fuel subject to tax is the difference between the total number of gallons of blended special fuel removed or sold and the number of gallons of previously taxed special fuel used to produce the blended special fuel;
(f) Dyed special fuel is used on a highway, as authorized by the internal revenue code, unless the use is exempt from the special fuel tax;
(g) Dyed special fuel is held for sale, sold, used, or is intended to be used in violation of this chapter;
(h) Special fuel purchased by an international fuel tax agreement licensee under RCW 82.38.320 is used on a highway; and
(i) Special fuel is sold by a licensed special fuel supplier to a special fuel distributor, special fuel importer, or special fuel blender and the special fuel is not removed from the bulk transfer- terminal system.
(((3))) (4) The tax imposed by this chapter, if required to be collected by the licensee, is held in trust by the licensee until paid to the department, and a licensee who appropriates or converts the tax collected to his or her own use or to any use other than the payment of the tax to the extent that the money required to be collected is not available for payment on the due date as prescribed in this chapter is guilty of a felony, or gross misdemeanor in accordance with the theft and anticipatory provisions of Title 9A RCW. A person, partnership, corporation, or corporate officer who fails to collect the tax imposed by this section, or who has collected the tax and fails to pay it to the department in the manner prescribed by this chapter, is personally liable to the state for the amount of the tax.
Sec. 403. RCW 46.68.090 and 1999 c 269 s 2 and 1999 c 94 s 6 are each reenacted and amended to read as follows:
(1) All moneys that have accrued or may accrue to the motor vehicle fund from the motor vehicle fuel tax and special fuel tax shall be first expended for purposes enumerated in (a) and (b) of this subsection. The remaining net tax amount shall be distributed monthly by the state treasurer in ((the proportions set forth in (c) through (l))) accordance with subsections (2), (3), and (4) of this ((subsection)) section.
(a) For payment of refunds of motor vehicle fuel tax and special fuel tax that has been paid and is refundable as provided by law;
(b) For payment of amounts to be expended pursuant to appropriations for the administrative expenses of the offices of state treasurer, state auditor, and the department of licensing of the state of Washington in the administration of the motor vehicle fuel tax and the special fuel tax, which sums shall be distributed monthly((;)).
(((c))) (2) All of the remaining net tax amount collected under RCW 82.36.025(1) and 82.38.030(1) shall be distributed as set forth in (a) through (j) of this section.
(a) For distribution to the motor vehicle fund an amount equal to 44.387 percent to be expended for highway purposes of the state as defined in RCW 46.68.130;
(((d))) (b) For distribution to the special category C account, hereby created in the motor vehicle fund, an amount equal to 3.2609 percent to be expended for special category C projects. Special category C projects are category C projects that, due to high cost only, will require bond financing to complete construction.
The following criteria, listed in order of priority, shall be used in determining which special category C projects have the highest priority:
(i) Accident experience;
(ii) Fatal accident experience;
(iii) Capacity to move people and goods safely and at reasonable speeds without undue congestion; and
(iv) Continuity of development of the highway transportation network.
Moneys deposited in the special category C account in the motor vehicle fund may be used for payment of debt service on bonds the proceeds of which are used to finance special category C projects under this subsection (((1)(d))) (2)(b);
(((e))) (c) For distribution to the Puget Sound ferry operations account in the motor vehicle fund an amount equal to 2.3283 percent;
(((f))) (d) For distribution to the Puget Sound capital construction account in the motor vehicle fund an amount equal to 2.3726 percent;
(((g))) (e) For distribution to the urban arterial trust account in the motor vehicle fund an amount equal to 7.5597 percent;
(((h))) (f) For distribution to the transportation improvement account in the motor vehicle fund an amount equal to 5.6739 percent and expended in accordance with RCW 47.26.086;
(((i))) (g) For distribution to the cities and towns from the motor vehicle fund an amount equal to 10.6961 percent in accordance with RCW 46.68.110;
(((j))) (h) For distribution to the counties from the motor vehicle fund an amount equal to 19.2287 percent: (i) Out of which there shall be distributed from time to time, as directed by the department of transportation, those sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of RCW 47.56.725; and (ii) less any amounts appropriated to the county road administration board to implement the provisions of RCW 47.56.725(4), with the balance of such county share to be distributed monthly as the same accrues for distribution in accordance with RCW 46.68.120;
(((k))) (i) For distribution to the county arterial preservation account, hereby created in the motor vehicle fund an amount equal to 1.9565 percent. These funds shall be distributed by the county road administration board to counties in proportions corresponding to the number of paved arterial lane miles in the unincorporated area of each county and shall be used for improvements to sustain the structural, safety, and operational integrity of county arterials. The county road administration board shall adopt reasonable rules and develop policies to implement this program and to assure that a pavement management system is used;
(((l))) (j) For distribution to the rural arterial trust account in the motor vehicle fund an amount equal to 2.5363 percent and expended in accordance with RCW 36.79.020.
(((2))) (3) One hundred percent of the net tax amount collected under RCW 82.36.025(2) and 82.38.030(2) shall be distributed to the transportation 2003 account (nickel account).
(4) Nothing in this section or in RCW 46.68.130 may be construed so as to violate any terms or conditions contained in any highway construction bond issues now or hereafter authorized by statute and whose payment is by such statute pledged to be paid from any excise taxes on motor vehicle fuel and special fuels.
Sec. 404. RCW 46.68.110 and 1999 c 269 s 3 and 1999 c 94 s 9 are each reenacted and amended to read as follows:
Funds credited to the incorporated cities and towns of the state as set forth in RCW 46.68.090(((1)(i))) (2)(g) shall be subject to deduction and distribution as follows:
(1) One and one-half percent of such sums distributed under RCW 46.68.090(2)(g) shall be deducted monthly as such sums are credited and set aside for the use of the department of transportation for the supervision of work and expenditures of such incorporated cities and towns on the city and town streets thereof, including the supervision and administration of federal-aid programs for which the department of transportation has responsibility: PROVIDED, That any moneys so retained and not expended shall be credited in the succeeding biennium to the incorporated cities and towns in proportion to deductions herein made;
(2) Thirty-three one-hundredths of one percent of such funds distributed under RCW 46.68.090(2)(g) shall be deducted monthly, as such funds accrue, and set aside for the use of the department of transportation for the purpose of funding the cities' share of the costs of highway jurisdiction studies and other studies. Any funds so retained and not expended shall be credited in the succeeding biennium to the cities in proportion to the deductions made;
(3) One percent of such funds distributed under RCW 46.68.090(2)(g) shall be deducted monthly, as such funds accrue, to be deposited in the urban arterial trust account, to implement the city hardship assistance program, as provided in RCW 47.26.164. However, any moneys so retained and not required to carry out the program as of July 1st of each odd- numbered year thereafter, shall be provided within sixty days to the treasurer and distributed in the manner prescribed in subsection (5) of this section;
(4) After making the deductions under subsections (1) through (3) of this section and RCW 35.76.050, 31.86 percent of the fuel tax distributed to the cities and towns in RCW 46.68.090(((1)(i))) (2)(g) shall be allocated to the incorporated cities and towns in the manner set forth in subsection (5) of this section and subject to deductions in subsections (1), (2), and (3) of this section, subject to RCW 35.76.050, to be used exclusively for: The construction, improvement, chip sealing, seal-coating, and repair for arterial highways and city streets as those terms are defined in RCW 46.04.030 and 46.04.120; the maintenance of arterial highways and city streets for those cities with a population of less than fifteen thousand; or the payment of any municipal indebtedness which may be incurred in the construction, improvement, chip sealing, seal-coating, and repair of arterial highways and city streets; and
(5) The balance remaining to the credit of incorporated cities and towns after such deduction shall be apportioned monthly as such funds accrue among the several cities and towns within the state ratably on the basis of the population last determined by the office of financial management.
Sec. 405. RCW 82.38.035 and 2001 c 270 s 7 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) A licensed supplier shall remit tax on special fuel to the department as provided in RCW 82.38.030(((2)(a))) (3)(a). On a two- party exchange, or buy-sell agreement between two licensed suppliers, the receiving exchange partner or buyer shall remit the tax.
(2) A refiner shall remit tax to the department on special fuel removed from a refinery as provided in RCW 82.38.030(((2)(b))) (3)(b).
(3) An importer shall remit tax to the department on special fuel imported into this state as provided in RCW 82.38.030(((2)(c))) (3)(c).
(4) A blender shall remit tax to the department on the removal or sale of blended special fuel as provided in RCW 82.38.030(((2)(e))) (3)(e).
(5) A dyed special fuel user shall remit tax to the department on the use of dyed special fuel as provided in RCW 82.38.030(((2)(f))) (3)(f).
Sec. 406. RCW 82.38.047 and 1998 c 176 s 55 are each amended to read as follows:
A terminal operator is jointly and severally liable for remitting the tax imposed under RCW 82.38.030(((1))) if, in connection with the removal of special fuel that is not dyed or marked in accordance with internal revenue service requirements, the terminal operator provides a person with a bill of lading, shipping paper, or similar document indicating that the special fuel is dyed or marked in accordance with internal revenue service requirements.
Sec. 407. RCW 46.09.170 and 1995 c 166 s 9 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) From time to time, but at least once each year, the state treasurer shall refund from the motor vehicle fund one percent of the motor vehicle fuel tax revenues collected under chapter 82.36 RCW, based on ((the)) a tax rate ((in effect January 1, 1990)) of: (a) Nineteen cents per gallon of motor vehicle fuel from July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2005; (b) twenty cents per gallon of motor vehicle fuel from July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2007; (c) twenty-one cents per gallon of motor vehicle fuel from July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2009; (d) twenty-two cents per gallon of motor vehicle fuel from July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2011; and (e) twenty-three cents per gallon of motor vehicle fuel beginning July 1, 2011, and thereafter, less proper deductions for refunds and costs of collection as provided in RCW 46.68.090. The treasurer shall place these funds in the general fund as follows:
(((a))) (i) Forty percent shall be credited to the ORV and nonhighway vehicle account and administered by the department of natural resources solely for planning, maintenance, and management of ORV recreation facilities, nonhighway roads, and nonhighway road recreation facilities. The funds under this subsection shall be expended in accordance with the following limitations:
(((i))) (A) Not more than five percent may be expended for information programs under this chapter;
(((ii))) (B) Not less than ten percent and not more than fifty percent may be expended for ORV recreation facilities;
(((iii))) (C) Not more than twenty-five percent may be expended for maintenance of nonhighway roads;
(((iv))) (D) Not more than fifty percent may be expended for nonhighway road recreation facilities;
(((v))) (E) Ten percent shall be transferred to the interagency committee for outdoor recreation for grants to law enforcement agencies in those counties where the department of natural resources maintains ORV facilities. This amount is in addition to those distributions made by the interagency committee for outdoor recreation under (((d)(i))) (e)(iv)(A) of this subsection;
(((b))) (ii) Three and one-half percent shall be credited to the ORV and nonhighway vehicle account and administered by the department of fish and wildlife solely for the acquisition, planning, development, maintenance, and management of nonhighway roads and recreation facilities;
(((c))) (iii) Two percent shall be credited to the ORV and nonhighway vehicle account and administered by the parks and recreation commission solely for the maintenance and management of ORV use areas and facilities; and
(((d))) (iv) Fifty-four and one-half percent, together with the funds received by the interagency committee for outdoor recreation under RCW 46.09.110, shall be credited to the nonhighway and off-road vehicle activities program account to be administered by the committee for planning, acquisition, development, maintenance, and management of ORV recreation facilities and nonhighway road recreation facilities; ORV user education and information; and ORV law enforcement programs. The funds under this subsection shall be expended in accordance with the following limitations:
(((i))) (A) Not more than twenty percent may be expended for ORV education, information, and law enforcement programs under this chapter;
(((ii))) (B) Not less than an amount equal to the funds received by the interagency committee for outdoor recreation under RCW 46.09.110 and not more than sixty percent may be expended for ORV recreation facilities;
(((iii))) (C) Not more than twenty percent may be expended for nonhighway road recreation facilities.
(2) On a yearly basis an agency may not, except as provided in RCW 46.09.110, expend more than ten percent of the funds it receives under this chapter for general administration expenses incurred in carrying out this chapter.
Sec. 408. RCW 46.10.170 and 1994 c 262 s 4 are each amended to read as follows:
From time to time, but at least once each four years, the department shall determine the amount of moneys paid to it as motor vehicle fuel tax that is tax on snowmobile fuel. Such determination shall use one hundred thirty-five gallons as the average yearly fuel usage per snowmobile, the number of registered snowmobiles during the calendar year under determination, and ((the)) a fuel tax rate ((in effect January 1, 1990)) of: (1) Nineteen cents per gallon of motor vehicle fuel from July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2005; (2) twenty cents per gallon of motor vehicle fuel from July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2007; (3) twenty-one cents per gallon of motor vehicle fuel from July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2009; (4) twenty-two cents per gallon of motor vehicle fuel from July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2011; and (5) twenty-three cents per gallon of motor vehicle fuel beginning July 1, 2011, and thereafter.
Sec. 409. RCW 79A.25.070 and 2000 c 11 s 73 are each amended to read as follows:
Upon expiration of the time limited by RCW 82.36.330 for claiming of refunds of tax on marine fuel, the state of Washington shall succeed to the right to such refunds. The director of licensing, after taking into account past and anticipated claims for refunds from and deposits to the marine fuel tax refund account and the costs of carrying out the provisions of RCW 79A.25.030, shall request the state treasurer to transfer monthly from the marine fuel tax refund account an amount equal to the proportion of the moneys in the account representing ((the)) a motor vehicle fuel tax rate ((under RCW 82.36.025 in effect on January 1, 1990)) of: (1) Nineteen cents per gallon of motor vehicle fuel from July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2005; (2) twenty cents per gallon of motor vehicle fuel from July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2007; (3) twenty-one cents per gallon of motor vehicle fuel from July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2009; (4) twenty-two cents per gallon of motor vehicle fuel from July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2011; and (5) twenty-three cents per gallon of motor vehicle fuel beginning July 1, 2011, and thereafter, to the recreation resource account and the remainder to the motor vehicle fund.
PART V - OPTIONAL LICENSE PLATE FEE
Sec. 501. RCW 46.16.233 and 2000 c 37 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) Except for those license plates issued under RCW 46.16.305(1) before January 1, 1987, under RCW 46.16.305(3), and to commercial vehicles with a gross weight in excess of twenty-six thousand pounds, effective with vehicle registrations due or to become due on January 1, 2001, all vehicle license plates must be issued on a standard background, as designated by the department. Additionally, to ensure maximum legibility and reflectivity, the department shall periodically provide for the replacement of license plates, except for commercial vehicles with a gross weight in excess of twenty-six thousand pounds. Frequency of replacement shall be established in accordance with empirical studies documenting the longevity of the reflective materials used to make license plates.
(2) By November 1, 2003, in providing for the periodic replacement of license plates, the department shall offer to vehicle owners the option of retaining their current license plate numbers. The department shall charge a retention fee of twenty dollars if this option is exercised. Revenue generated from the retention fee must be deposited into the multimodal transportation account.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 502. A new section is added to chapter 46.16 RCW to read as follows:
The department shall offer license plate design services to organizations that are sponsoring a new special license plate series or are seeking to redesign the appearance of an existing special license plate series that they sponsored. In providing this service, the department must work with the requesting organization in determining the specific qualities of the new plate design and must provide full design services to the organization. The department shall collect from the requesting organization a fee of one thousand five hundred dollars for providing license plate design services. This fee includes one original license plate design and up to five additional renditions of the original design. If the organization requests the department to provide further renditions, in addition to the five renditions provided for under the original fee, the department shall collect an additional fee of five hundred dollars per rendition. All revenue collected under this section must be deposited into the multimodal transportation account.
PART VI - ACCOUNT CREATION
NEW SECTION. Sec. 601. A new section is added to chapter 46.68 RCW to read as follows:
(1) The transportation 2003 account (nickel account) is hereby created in the motor vehicle fund. Money in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account must be used only for projects or improvements identified as transportation 2003 projects or improvements in the omnibus transportation budget and to pay the principal and interest on the bonds authorized for transportation 2003 projects or improvements. Upon completion of the projects or improvements identified as transportation 2003 projects or improvements, moneys deposited in this account must only be used to pay the principal and interest on the bonds authorized for transportation 2003 projects or improvements, and any funds in the account in excess of the amount necessary to make the principal and interest payments may be used for maintenance on the completed projects or improvements.
(2) The "nickel account" means the transportation 2003 account.
Sec. 602. RCW 43.84.092 and 2002 c 242 s 2, 2002 c 114 s 24, and 2002 c 56 s 402 are each reenacted and amended to read as follows:
(1) All earnings of investments of surplus balances in the state treasury shall be deposited to the treasury income account, which account is hereby established in the state treasury.
(2) The treasury income account shall be utilized to pay or receive funds associated with federal programs as required by the federal cash management improvement act of 1990. The treasury income account is subject in all respects to chapter 43.88 RCW, but no appropriation is required for refunds or allocations of interest earnings required by the cash management improvement act. Refunds of interest to the federal treasury required under the cash management improvement act fall under RCW 43.88.180 and shall not require appropriation. The office of financial management shall determine the amounts due to or from the federal government pursuant to the cash management improvement act. The office of financial management may direct transfers of funds between accounts as deemed necessary to implement the provisions of the cash management improvement act, and this subsection. Refunds or allocations shall occur prior to the distributions of earnings set forth in subsection (4) of this section.
(3) Except for the provisions of RCW 43.84.160, the treasury income account may be utilized for the payment of purchased banking services on behalf of treasury funds including, but not limited to, depository, safekeeping, and disbursement functions for the state treasury and affected state agencies. The treasury income account is subject in all respects to chapter 43.88 RCW, but no appropriation is required for payments to financial institutions. Payments shall occur prior to distribution of earnings set forth in subsection (4) of this section.
(4) Monthly, the state treasurer shall distribute the earnings credited to the treasury income account. The state treasurer shall credit the general fund with all the earnings credited to the treasury income account except:
(a) The following accounts and funds shall receive their proportionate share of earnings based upon each account's and fund's average daily balance for the period: The capitol building construction account, the Cedar River channel construction and operation account, the Central Washington University capital projects account, the charitable, educational, penal and reformatory institutions account, the common school construction fund, the county criminal justice assistance account, the county sales and use tax equalization account, the data processing building construction account, the deferred compensation administrative account, the deferred compensation principal account, the department of retirement systems expense account, the drinking water assistance account, the drinking water assistance administrative account, the drinking water assistance repayment account, the Eastern Washington University capital projects account, the education construction fund, the emergency reserve fund, the federal forest revolving account, the health services account, the public health services account, the health system capacity account, the personal health services account, the state higher education construction account, the higher education construction account, the highway infrastructure account, the industrial insurance premium refund account, the judges' retirement account, the judicial retirement administrative account, the judicial retirement principal account, the local leasehold excise tax account, the local real estate excise tax account, the local sales and use tax account, the medical aid account, the mobile home park relocation fund, the multimodal transportation account, the municipal criminal justice assistance account, the municipal sales and use tax equalization account, the natural resources deposit account, the oyster reserve land account, the perpetual surveillance and maintenance account, the public employees' retirement system plan 1 account, the public employees' retirement system combined plan 2 and plan 3 account, the public facilities construction loan revolving account beginning July 1, 2004, the public health supplemental account, the Puyallup tribal settlement account, the regional transportation investment district account, the resource management cost account, the site closure account, the special wildlife account, the state employees' insurance account, the state employees' insurance reserve account, the state investment board expense account, the state investment board commingled trust fund accounts, the supplemental pension account, the Tacoma Narrows toll bridge account, the teachers' retirement system plan 1 account, the teachers' retirement system combined plan 2 and plan 3 account, the tobacco prevention and control account, the tobacco settlement account, the transportation infrastructure account, the tuition recovery trust fund, the University of Washington bond retirement fund, the University of Washington building account, the volunteer fire fighters' and reserve officers' relief and pension principal fund, the volunteer fire fighters' and reserve officers' administrative fund, the Washington fruit express account, the Washington judicial retirement system account, the Washington law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' system plan 1 retirement account, the Washington law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' system plan 2 retirement account, the Washington school employees' retirement system combined plan 2 and 3 account, the Washington state health insurance pool account, the Washington state patrol retirement account, the Washington State University building account, the Washington State University bond retirement fund, the water pollution control revolving fund, and the Western Washington University capital projects account. Earnings derived from investing balances of the agricultural permanent fund, the normal school permanent fund, the permanent common school fund, the scientific permanent fund, and the state university permanent fund shall be allocated to their respective beneficiary accounts. All earnings to be distributed under this subsection (4)(a) shall first be reduced by the allocation to the state treasurer's service fund pursuant to RCW 43.08.190.
(b) The following accounts and funds shall receive eighty percent of their proportionate share of earnings based upon each account's or fund's average daily balance for the period: The aeronautics account, the aircraft search and rescue account, the county arterial preservation account, the department of licensing services account, the essential rail assistance account, the ferry bond retirement fund, the grade crossing protective fund, the high capacity transportation account, the highway bond retirement fund, the highway safety account, the motor vehicle fund, the motorcycle safety education account, the pilotage account, the public transportation systems account, the Puget Sound capital construction account, the Puget Sound ferry operations account, the recreational vehicle account, the rural arterial trust account, the safety and education account, the special category C account, the state patrol highway account, the transportation 2003 account (nickel account), the transportation equipment fund, the transportation fund, the transportation improvement account, the transportation improvement board bond retirement account, and the urban arterial trust account.
(5) In conformance with Article II, section 37 of the state Constitution, no treasury accounts or funds shall be allocated earnings without the specific affirmative directive of this section.
PART VII - MISCELLANEOUS
NEW SECTION. Sec. 701. Part headings used in this act are not any part of the law.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 702. If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 703. Sections 301 through 602 of this act take effect July 1, 2003, and sections 201 and 202 of this act take effect August 1, 2003.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 704. Section 201 of this act is effective with registrations that are due or will become due August 1, 2003, and thereafter.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 705. Part V of this act is null and void if House Bill No. 2065 becomes law by June 30, 2003."
On page 1, line 1 of the title, after "financing;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "amending RCW 46.16.070, 46.68.035, 82.08.020, 82.12.020, 82.12.045, 82.08.064, 82.38.030, 82.38.035, 82.38.047, 46.09.170, 46.10.170, 79A.25.070, and 46.16.233; reenacting and amending RCW 82.36.025, 46.68.090, 46.68.110, and 43.84.092; adding a new section to chapter 46.16 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 46.68 RCW; creating new sections; and providing effective dates."
and the same is herewith transmitted.
Milt H. Doumit, Secretary
There being no objection, the House concurred in the Senate amendment to ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2231 and advanced the bill as amended by the Senate to final passage.
FINAL PASSAGE OF HOUSE BILL AS SENATE AMENDED
Representatives Murray, Ericksen, Wallace and Rockefeller spoke in favor of the passage of the bill.
Representatives Mielke and McMahan spoke against the passage of the bill.
The Speaker (Representative Lovick presiding) stated the question before the House to be final passage of Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2231 as amended by the Senate.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2231, as amended by the Senate and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 60, Nays - 38, Absent - 0, Excused - 0.
Voting yea: Representatives Anderson, Bailey, Berkey, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Conway, Cooper, Darneille, Dickerson, Dunshee, Edwards, Ericksen, Flannigan, Fromhold, Gombosky, Grant, Hankins, Hatfield, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Jarrett, Kagi, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Lantz, Linville, Lovick, Mastin, McCoy, McDermott, McIntire, McMorris, Miloscia, Moeller, Morris, Murray, O'Brien, Pettigrew, Pflug, Priest, Quall, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schual-Berke, Sehlin, Shabro, Simpson, Sommers, Sullivan, Tom, Upthegrove, Veloria, Wallace, Wood and Mr. Speaker - 60.
Voting nay: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Armstrong, Benson, Blake, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carrell, Chandler, Clements, Condotta, Cox, Crouse, DeBolt, Delvin, Eickmeyer, Haigh, Hinkle, Holmquist, Kristiansen, McDonald, McMahan, Mielke, Morrell, Newhouse, Nixon, Orcutt, Pearson, Roach, Schindler, Schoesler, Skinner, Sump, Talcott and Woods - 38.
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2231, as amended by the Senate, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.
There being no objection, the House reverted to the fourth order of business.
INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING
April 26, 2003
ESB 6062 by Senators Horn, Haugen, Swecker, Jacobsen, Finkbeiner and Spanel
AN ACT Relating to authorizing bonds for transportation funding; amending RCW 39.42.060 and 35.95A.120; adding new sections to chapter 47.10 RCW; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
There being no objection, ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 6062 was read the first time, the rules were suspended and the bill was placed on the Second Reading calendar.
There being no objection, the House advanced to the sixth order of business.
SECOND READING
ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 6062, By Senators Horn, Haugen, Swecker, Jacobsen, Finkbeiner and Spanel
Authorizing bonds for transportation funding.
The bill was read the second time.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill was placed on final passage.
Representatives Murray and Ericksen spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
The Speaker stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Engrossed Senate Bill No. 6062.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Senate Bill No. 6062 and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 67, Nays - 31, Absent - 0, Excused - 0.
Voting yea: Representatives Anderson, Bailey, Berkey, Blake, Bush, Campbell, Chase, Clibborn, Cody, Conway, Cooper, Darneille, Dickerson, Dunshee, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Flannigan, Fromhold, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Jarrett, Kagi, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Lantz, Linville, Lovick, Mastin, McCoy, McDermott, McDonald, McIntire, McMorris, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Murray, O'Brien, Pettigrew, Pflug, Priest, Quall, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schual-Berke, Sehlin, Shabro, Simpson, Sommers, Sullivan, Tom, Upthegrove, Veloria, Wallace, Wood and Mr. Speaker - 67.
Voting nay: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Armstrong, Benson, Boldt, Buck, Cairnes, Carrell, Chandler, Clements, Condotta, Cox, Crouse, DeBolt, Delvin, Hinkle, Holmquist, Kristiansen, McMahan, Mielke, Newhouse, Nixon, Orcutt, Pearson, Roach, Schindler, Schoesler, Skinner, Sump, Talcott and Woods - 31.
ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 6062, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.
SENATE AMENDMENTS TO HOUSE BILL
April 26, 2003
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate refuses to concur in the House amendments to SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5039 and asks the House to recede therefrom, and the same is herewith transmitted.
Milt H. Doumit, Secretary
There being no objection, the House insisted on its position regarding on its position regarding SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5039 and again asked the Senate to concur therein.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended and ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 5450 was returned to Second Reading for purpose of amendments.
SECOND READING
ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 5450, By Senators Horn, Jacobsen, Finkbeiner, Eide, Swecker, Reardon, Regala, Fairley, Kline, Fraser, Haugen, Keiser and Kohl-Welles
Providing incentives to reduce air pollution through the use of neighborhood electric vehicles.
Representative Nixon moved the adoption of amendment (523) to amendment (489):
On page 5, beginning on line 1 of the amendment, strike all of section 10 and renumber the remaining sections
Representatives Nixon and Murray spoke in favor of the adoption of the amendment.
The amendment to the amendment was adopted.
The amendment (489) as amended was adopted.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended, the second reading considered the third and the bill as amended by the House, was placed on final passage.
Representatives Sullivan, Nixon and Wallace spoke in favor of passage of the bill.
The Speaker stated the question before the House to be the final passage of Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5450 as amended by the House.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5450, as amended by the House, and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 95, Nays - 3, Absent - 0, Excused - 0.
Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Armstrong, Bailey, Benson, Berkey, Blake, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carrell, Chandler, Chase, Clements, Clibborn, Cody, Condotta, Conway, Cox, Crouse, Darneille, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Dunshee, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Flannigan, Fromhold, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Hinkle, Holmquist, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Jarrett, Kagi, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Kristiansen, Lantz, Linville, Lovick, Mastin, McCoy, McDermott, McDonald, McIntire, McMahan, McMorris, Mielke, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Murray, Newhouse, Nixon, O'Brien, Orcutt, Pearson, Pettigrew, Pflug, Priest, Quall, Roach, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Sehlin, Shabro, Skinner, Sommers, Sullivan, Sump, Talcott, Tom, Upthegrove, Veloria, Wallace, Wood, Woods and Mr. Speaker - 95.
Voting nay: Representatives Cooper, Morris and Simpson - 3.
ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 5450, as amended by the House, having received the necessary constitutional majority, was declared passed.
SENATE AMENDMENTS TO HOUSE BILL
April 26, 2003
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate receded from its amendment to SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1788, and under suspension of the rules returned the bill to second reading for purpose of amendment. The Senate further adopted the following amendment and passed the measure as amended.
Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:
"NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 39.10 RCW to read as follows:
(1) Public bodies may use a job order contract for public works projects when:
(a) A public body has made a determination that the use of job order contracts will benefit the public by providing an effective means of reducing the total lead-time and cost for public works projects or repair required at public facilities through the use of unit price books and work orders by eliminating time-consuming, costly aspects of the traditional public works process, which require separate contracting actions for each small project;
(b) The work order to be issued for a particular project does not exceed two hundred thousand dollars;
(c) Less than twenty percent of the dollar value of the work order consists of items of work not contained in the unit price book; and
(d) At least eighty percent of the job order contract must be subcontracted to entities other than the job order contractor.
(2) Public bodies shall award job order contracts through a competitive process utilizing public requests for proposals. Public bodies shall make an effort to solicit proposals from a certified minority or certified woman-owned contractor to the extent permitted by the Washington state civil rights act, RCW 49.60.400. The public body shall publish, at least once in a legal newspaper of general circulation published in or as near as possible to that part of the county in which the public works will be done, a request for proposals for job order contracts and the availability and location of the request for proposal documents. The public body shall ensure that the request for proposal documents at a minimum includes:
(a) A detailed description of the scope of the job order contract including performance, technical requirements and specifications, functional and operational elements, minimum and maximum work order amounts, duration of the contract, and options to extend the job order contract;
(b) The reasons for using job order contracts;
(c) A description of the qualifications required of the proposer;
(d) The identity of the specific unit price book to be used;
(e) The minimum contracted amount committed to the selected job order contractor;
(f) A description of the process the public body will use to evaluate qualifications and proposals, including evaluation factors and the relative weight of factors. The public body shall ensure that evaluation factors include, but are not limited to, proposal price and the ability of the proposer to perform the job order contract. In evaluating the ability of the proposer to perform the job order contract, the public body may consider: The ability of the professional personnel who will work on the job order contract; past performance on similar contracts; ability to meet time and budget requirements; ability to provide a performance and payment bond for the job order contract; recent, current, and projected work loads of the proposer; location; and the concept of the proposal;
(g) The form of the contract to be awarded;
(h) The method for pricing renewals of or extensions to the job order contract;
(i) A notice that the proposals are subject to the provisions of RCW 39.10.100; and
(j) Other information relevant to the project.
(3) A public body shall establish a committee to evaluate the proposals. After the committee has selected the most qualified finalists, the finalists shall submit final proposals, including sealed bids based upon the identified unit price book. Such bids may be in the form of coefficient markups from listed price book costs. The public body shall award the contract to the firm submitting the highest scored final proposal using the evaluation factors and the relative weight of factors published in the public request for proposals.
(4) The public body shall provide a protest period of at least ten business days following the day of the announcement of the apparent successful proposal to allow a protester to file a detailed statement of the grounds of the protest. The public body shall promptly make a determination on the merits of the protest and provide to all proposers a written decision of denial or acceptance of the protest. The public body shall not execute the contract until two business days following the public body's decision on the protest.
(5) The public body shall issue no work orders until it has approved, in consultation with the office of minority and women's business enterprises or the equivalent local agency, a plan prepared by the job order contractor that equitably spreads certified women and minority business enterprise subcontracting opportunities, to the extent permitted by the Washington state civil rights act, RCW 49.60.400, among the various subcontract disciplines.
(6) Job order contracts may be executed for an initial contract term of not to exceed two years, with the option of extending or renewing the job order contract for one year. All extensions or renewals must be priced as provided in the request for proposals. The extension or renewal must be mutually agreed to by the public body and the job order contractor.
(7) The maximum total dollar amount that may be awarded under a job order contract shall not exceed three million dollars in the first year of the job order contract, five million dollars over the first two years of the job order contract, and, if extended or renewed, eight million dollars over the three years of the job order contract.
(8) For each job order contract, public bodies shall not issue more than two work orders equal to or greater than one hundred fifty thousand dollars in a twelve-month contract performance period.
(9) All work orders issued for the same project shall be treated as a single work order for purposes of the one hundred fifty thousand dollar limit on work orders in subsection (8) of this section and the two hundred thousand dollar limit on work orders in subsection (1)(b) of this section.
(10) Any new permanent, enclosed building space constructed under a work order shall not exceed two thousand gross square feet.
(11) Each public body may have no more than two job order contracts in effect at any one time.
(12) For purposes of chapters 39.08, 39.12, 39.76, and 60.28 RCW, each work order issued shall be treated as a separate contract. The alternate filing provisions of RCW 39.12.040(2) shall apply to each work order that otherwise meets the eligibility requirements of RCW 39.12.040(2).
(13) The requirements of RCW 39.30.060 do not apply to requests for proposals for job order contracts.
(14) Job order contractors shall pay prevailing wages for all work that would otherwise be subject to the requirements of chapter 39.12 RCW. Prevailing wages for all work performed pursuant to each work order must be the rates in effect at the time the individual work order is issued.
(15) If, in the initial contract term, the public body, at no fault of the job order contractor, fails to issue the minimum amount of work orders stated in the public request for proposals, the public body shall pay the contractor an amount equal to the difference between the minimum work order amount and the actual total of the work orders issued multiplied by an appropriate percentage for overhead and profit contained in the general conditions for Washington state facility construction. This will be the contractor's sole remedy.
(16) All job order contracts awarded under this section must be executed before July 1, 2007, however the job order contract may be extended or renewed as provided for in this section.
(17) For purposes of this section, "public body" includes any school district.
Sec. 2. RCW 39.10.020 and 2001 c 328 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.
(1) "Alternative public works contracting procedure" means the design-build and the general contractor/construction manager contracting procedures authorized in RCW 39.10.051 and 39.10.061, respectively.
(2) "Public body" means the state department of general administration; the University of Washington; Washington State University; every city with a population greater than seventy thousand and any public authority chartered by such city under RCW 35.21.730 through 35.21.755 and specifically authorized as provided in RCW 39.10.120(4); every county with a population greater than four hundred fifty thousand; every port district with total revenues greater than fifteen million dollars per year; every public utility district with revenues from energy sales greater than twenty-three million dollars per year; and those school districts proposing projects that are considered and approved by the school district project review board under RCW 39.10.115.
(3) "Public works project" means any work for a public body within the definition of the term public work in RCW 39.04.010.
(4) "Job order contract" means a contract between a public body or any school district and a registered or licensed contractor in which the contractor agrees to a fixed period, indefinite quantity delivery order contract which provides for the use of negotiated, definitive work orders for public works as defined in RCW 39.04.010.
(5) "Job order contractor" means a registered or licensed contractor awarded a job order contract.
(6) "Unit price book" means a book containing specific prices, based on generally accepted industry standards and information, where available, for various items of work to be performed by the job order contractor. The prices may include: All the costs of materials; labor; equipment; overhead, including bonding costs; and profit for performing the items of work. The unit prices for labor must be at the rates in effect at the time the individual work order is issued.
(7) "Work order" means an order issued for a definite scope of work to be performed pursuant to a job order contract.
Sec. 3. RCW 39.10.067 and 2002 c 46 s 3 are each amended to read as follows:
In addition to the projects authorized in RCW 39.10.061, public bodies may also use the general contractor/construction manager contracting procedure for the construction of school district capital demonstration projects, subject to the following conditions:
(1) The project must receive approval from the school district project review board established under RCW 39.10.115.
(2) The school district project review board may not authorize more than ((ten)) sixteen demonstration projects valued over ((five)) ten million dollars((, of which at least two demonstration projects must be valued between five and ten million dollars)).
(3) The school district project review board may not authorize more than two demonstration projects valued between five and ten million dollars and the authorization for the two demonstration projects shall expire upon the completion of the two projects.
Sec. 4. RCW 39.08.030 and 1989 c 58 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) The bond mentioned in RCW 39.08.010 shall be in an amount equal to the full contract price agreed to be paid for such work or improvement, except under subsection (2) of this section, and shall be to the state of Washington, except as otherwise provided in RCW 39.08.100, and except in cases of cities and towns, in which cases such municipalities may by general ordinance fix and determine the amount of such bond and to whom such bond shall run: PROVIDED, The same shall not be for a less amount than twenty-five percent of the contract price of any such improvement, and may designate that the same shall be payable to such city, and not to the state of Washington, and all such persons mentioned in RCW 39.08.010 shall have a right of action in his, her, or their own name or names on such bond for work done by such laborers or mechanics, and for materials furnished or provisions and goods supplied and furnished in the prosecution of such work, or the making of such improvements: PROVIDED, That such persons shall not have any right of action on such bond for any sum whatever, unless within thirty days from and after the completion of the contract with an acceptance of the work by the affirmative action of the board, council, commission, trustees, officer, or body acting for the state, county or municipality, or other public body, city, town or district, the laborer, mechanic or subcontractor, or materialman, or person claiming to have supplied materials, provisions or goods for the prosecution of such work, or the making of such improvement, shall present to and file with such board, council, commission, trustees or body acting for the state, county or municipality, or other public body, city, town or district, a notice in writing in substance as follows:
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Such notice shall be signed by the person or corporation making the claim or giving the notice, and said notice, after being presented and filed, shall be a public record open to inspection by any person, and in any suit or action brought against such surety or sureties by any such person or corporation to recover for any of the items hereinbefore specified, the claimant shall be entitled to recover in addition to all other costs, attorney's fees in such sum as the court shall adjudge reasonable: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That no attorney's fees shall be allowed in any suit or action brought or instituted before the expiration of thirty days following the date of filing of the notice hereinbefore mentioned: PROVIDED FURTHER, That any city may avail itself of the provisions of RCW 39.08.010 through 39.08.030, notwithstanding any charter provisions in conflict herewith: AND PROVIDED FURTHER, That any city or town may impose any other or further conditions and obligations in such bond as may be deemed necessary for its proper protection in the fulfillment of the terms of the contract secured thereby, and not in conflict herewith.
(2) Under the job order contracting procedure described in section 1 of this act, bonds will be in an amount not less than the dollar value of all open work orders.
Sec. 5. RCW 39.30.060 and 2002 c 163 s 2 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) Every invitation to bid on a prime contract that is expected to cost one million dollars or more for the construction, alteration, or repair of any public building or public work of the state or a state agency or municipality as defined under RCW 39.04.010 or an institution of higher education as defined under RCW 28B.10.016 shall require each prime contract bidder to submit as part of the bid, or within one hour after the published bid submittal time, the names of the subcontractors with whom the bidder, if awarded the contract, will subcontract for performance of the work of: HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning); plumbing as described in chapter 18.106 RCW; and electrical as described in chapter 19.28 RCW, or to name itself for the work. The prime contract bidder shall not list more than one subcontractor for each category of work identified, unless subcontractors vary with bid alternates, in which case the prime contract bidder must indicate which subcontractor will be used for which alternate. Failure of the prime contract bidder to submit as part of the bid the names of such subcontractors or to name itself to perform such work or the naming of two or more subcontractors to perform the same work shall render the prime contract bidder's bid nonresponsive and, therefore, void.
(2) Substitution of a listed subcontractor in furtherance of bid shopping or bid peddling before or after the award of the prime contract is prohibited and the originally listed subcontractor is entitled to recover monetary damages from the prime contract bidder who executed a contract with the public entity and the substituted subcontractor but not from the public entity inviting the bid. It is the original subcontractor's burden to prove by a preponderance of the evidence that bid shopping or bid peddling occurred. Substitution of a listed subcontractor may be made by the prime contractor for the following reasons:
(a) Refusal of the listed subcontractor to sign a contract with the prime contractor;
(b) Bankruptcy or insolvency of the listed subcontractor;
(c) Inability of the listed subcontractor to perform the requirements of the proposed contract or the project;
(d) Inability of the listed subcontractor to obtain the necessary license, bonding, insurance, or other statutory requirements to perform the work detailed in the contract; or
(e) The listed subcontractor is barred from participating in the project as a result of a court order or summary judgment.
(3) The requirement of this section to name the prime contract bidder's proposed HVAC, plumbing, and electrical subcontractors applies only to proposed HVAC, plumbing, and electrical subcontractors who will contract directly with the prime contract bidder submitting the bid to the public entity.
(4) This section does not apply to job order contract requests for proposals under section 1 of this act.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 6. A new section is added to chapter 39.12 RCW to read as follows:
Job order contracts under section 1 of this act must pay prevailing wages for all work that would otherwise be subject to the requirements of this chapter. Prevailing wages for all work performed pursuant to each work order must be the rates in effect at the time the individual work order is issued.
Sec. 7. RCW 60.28.011 and 2000 c 185 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) Public improvement contracts shall provide, and public bodies shall reserve, a contract retainage not to exceed five percent of the moneys earned by the contractor as a trust fund for the protection and payment of: (a) The claims of any person arising under the contract; and (b) the state with respect to taxes imposed pursuant to Title 82 RCW which may be due from such contractor.
(2) Every person performing labor or furnishing supplies toward the completion of a public improvement contract shall have a lien upon moneys reserved by a public body under the provisions of a public improvement contract. However, the notice of the lien of the claimant shall be given within forty-five days of completion of the contract work, and in the manner provided in RCW 39.08.030.
(3) The contractor at any time may request the contract retainage be reduced to one hundred percent of the value of the work remaining on the project.
(a) After completion of all contract work other than landscaping, the contractor may request that the public body release and pay in full the amounts retained during the performance of the contract, and sixty days thereafter the public body must release and pay in full the amounts retained (other than continuing retention of five percent of the moneys earned for landscaping) subject to the provisions of chapters 39.12 and 60.28 RCW.
(b) Sixty days after completion of all contract work the public body must release and pay in full the amounts retained during the performance of the contract subject to the provisions of chapters 39.12 and 60.28 RCW.
(4) The moneys reserved by a public body under the provisions of a public improvement contract, at the option of the contractor, shall be:
(a) Retained in a fund by the public body;
(b) Deposited by the public body in an interest bearing account in a bank, mutual savings bank, or savings and loan association. Interest on moneys reserved by a public body under the provision of a public improvement contract shall be paid to the contractor;
(c) Placed in escrow with a bank or trust company by the public body. When the moneys reserved are placed in escrow, the public body shall issue a check representing the sum of the moneys reserved payable to the bank or trust company and the contractor jointly. This check shall be converted into bonds and securities chosen by the contractor and approved by the public body and the bonds and securities shall be held in escrow. Interest on the bonds and securities shall be paid to the contractor as the interest accrues.
(5) The contractor or subcontractor may withhold payment of not more than five percent from the moneys earned by any subcontractor or sub-subcontractor or supplier contracted with by the contractor to provide labor, materials, or equipment to the public project. Whenever the contractor or subcontractor reserves funds earned by a subcontractor or sub-subcontractor or supplier, the contractor or subcontractor shall pay interest to the subcontractor or sub- subcontractor or supplier at a rate equal to that received by the contractor or subcontractor from reserved funds.
(6) A contractor may submit a bond for all or any portion of the contract retainage in a form acceptable to the public body and from a bonding company meeting standards established by the public body. The public body shall accept a bond meeting these requirements unless the public body can demonstrate good cause for refusing to accept it. This bond and any proceeds therefrom are subject to all claims and liens and in the same manner and priority as set forth for retained percentages in this chapter. The public body shall release the bonded portion of the retained funds to the contractor within thirty days of accepting the bond from the contractor. Whenever a public body accepts a bond in lieu of retained funds from a contractor, the contractor shall accept like bonds from any subcontractors or suppliers from which the contractor has retained funds. The contractor shall then release the funds retained from the subcontractor or supplier to the subcontractor or supplier within thirty days of accepting the bond from the subcontractor or supplier.
(7) If the public body administering a contract, after a substantial portion of the work has been completed, finds that an unreasonable delay will occur in the completion of the remaining portion of the contract for any reason not the result of a breach thereof, it may, if the contractor agrees, delete from the contract the remaining work and accept as final the improvement at the stage of completion then attained and make payment in proportion to the amount of the work accomplished and in this case any amounts retained and accumulated under this section shall be held for a period of sixty days following the completion. In the event that the work is terminated before final completion as provided in this section, the public body may thereafter enter into a new contract with the same contractor to perform the remaining work or improvement for an amount equal to or less than the cost of the remaining work as was provided for in the original contract without advertisement or bid. The provisions of this chapter are exclusive and shall supersede all provisions and regulations in conflict herewith.
(8) Whenever the department of transportation has contracted for the construction of two or more ferry vessels, sixty days after completion of all contract work on each ferry vessel, the department must release and pay in full the amounts retained in connection with the construction of the vessel subject to the provisions of RCW 60.28.020 and chapter 39.12 RCW. However, the department of transportation may at its discretion condition the release of funds retained in connection with the completed ferry upon the contractor delivering a good and sufficient bond with two or more sureties, or with a surety company, in the amount of the retained funds to be released to the contractor, conditioned that no taxes shall be certified or claims filed for work on the ferry after a period of sixty days following completion of the ferry; and if taxes are certified or claims filed, recovery may be had on the bond by the department of revenue and the materialmen and laborers filing claims.
(9) Except as provided in subsection (1) of this section, reservation by a public body for any purpose from the moneys earned by a contractor by fulfilling its responsibilities under public improvement contracts is prohibited.
(10) Contracts on projects funded in whole or in part by farmers home administration and subject to farmers home administration regulations are not subject to subsections (1) through (9) of this section.
(11) This subsection applies only to a public body that has contracted for the construction of a facility using the general contractor/construction manager procedure, as defined under RCW ((39.10.060)) 39.10.061. If the work performed by a subcontractor on the project has been completed within the first half of the time provided in the general contractor/construction manager contract for completing the work, the public body may accept the completion of the subcontract. The public body must give public notice of this acceptance. After a forty-five day period for giving notice of liens, and compliance with the retainage release procedures in RCW 60.28.021, the public body may release that portion of the retained funds associated with the subcontract. Claims against the retained funds after the forty-five day period are not valid.
(12) Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this subsection apply throughout this section.
(a) "Contract retainage" means an amount reserved by a public body from the moneys earned by a person under a public improvement contract.
(b) "Person" means a person or persons, mechanic, subcontractor, or materialperson who performs labor or provides materials for a public improvement contract, and any other person who supplies the person with provisions or supplies for the carrying on of a public improvement contract.
(c) "Public body" means the state, or a county, city, town, district, board, or other public body.
(d) "Public improvement contract" means a contract for public improvements or work, other than for professional services, or a work order as defined in RCW 39.10.020.
Sec. 8. RCW 39.10.902 and 2002 c 46 s 4 are each amended to read as follows:
The following acts or parts of acts, as now existing or hereafter amended, are each repealed, effective July 1, 2007:
(1) RCW 39.10.010 and 1994 c 132 s 1;
(2) RCW 39.10.020 and 2003 c ... s 2 (section 2 of this act), 2001 c 328 s 1, 2000 c 209 s 1, 1997 c 376 s 1, & 1994 c 132 s 2;
(3) RCW 39.10.030 and 1997 c 376 s 2 & 1994 c 132 s 3;
(4) RCW 39.10.040 and 1994 c 132 s 4;
(5) RCW 39.10.051 and 2002 c 46 s 1 & 2001 c 328 s 2;
(6) RCW 39.10.061 and 2002 c 46 s 2 & 2001 c 328 s 3;
(7) RCW 39.10.065 and 1997 c 376 s 5;
(8) RCW 39.10.067 and 2003 c ... s 3 (section 3 of this act), 2002 c 46 s 3, & 2000 c 209 s 3;
(9) RCW 39.10.070 and 1994 c 132 s 7;
(10) RCW 39.10.080 and 1994 c 132 s 8;
(11) RCW 39.10.090 and 1994 c 132 s 9;
(12) RCW 39.10.100 and 1994 c 132 s 10;
(13) RCW 39.10.115 and 2001 c 328 s 4 & 2000 c 209 s 4;
(14) RCW 39.10.900 and 1994 c 132 s 13; ((and))
(15) RCW 39.10.901 and 1994 c 132 s 14; and
(16) RCW 39.10.-- and 2003 c ... s 1 (section 1 of this act).
NEW SECTION. Sec. 9. A new section is added to chapter 39.12 RCW to read as follows:
The following acts or parts of acts, as now existing or hereafter amended, are each repealed, effective July 1, 2007:
RCW 39.12.-- and 2003 c . . . s 6 (section 6 of this act)."
On page 1, line 1 of the title, after "works;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "amending RCW 39.10.020, 39.10.067, 39.08.030, 39.30.060, 60.28.011, and 39.10.902; adding a new section to chapter 39.10 RCW; and adding new sections to chapter 39.12 RCW."
and the same is herewith transmitted.
Milt H. Doumit, Secretary
There being no objection, the House concurred in the Senate amendment to SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1788 and advanced the bill as amended by the Senate to final passage.
FINAL PASSAGE OF HOUSE BILL AS SENATE AMENDED
Representatives Haigh and Armstrong spoke in favor of the passage of the bill.
The Speaker stated the question before the House to be final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 1788 as amended by the Senate.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Substitute House Bill No. 1788, as amended by the Senate and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 98, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 0.
Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Armstrong, Bailey, Benson, Berkey, Blake, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carrell, Chandler, Chase, Clements, Clibborn, Cody, Condotta, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, Darneille, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Dunshee, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Flannigan, Fromhold, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Hinkle, Holmquist, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Jarrett, Kagi, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Kristiansen, Lantz, Linville, Lovick, Mastin, McCoy, McDermott, McDonald, McIntire, McMahan, McMorris, Mielke, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Murray, Newhouse, Nixon, O'Brien, Orcutt, Pearson, Pettigrew, Pflug, Priest, Quall, Roach, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Sehlin, Shabro, Simpson, Skinner, Sommers, Sullivan, Sump, Talcott, Tom, Upthegrove, Veloria, Wallace, Wood, Woods and Mr. Speaker - 98.
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 1788, as amended by the Senate, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
April 26, 2003
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted the report of the Conference Committee on ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2056 and has passed the bill as recommended by the Conference Committee.
REPORT OF CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
We of your CONFERENCE COMMITTEE, to whom was referred ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2056, Public works bidding, have had the same under consideration and we recommend that:
All previous amendments not be adopted, and that the following striking amendment be adopted:
Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:
"NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 39.04 RCW to read as follows:
When a municipality receives a written protest from a bidder for a public works project which is the subject of competitive bids, the municipality shall not execute a contract for the project with anyone other than the protesting bidder without first providing at least two full business days' written notice of the municipality's intent to execute a contract for the project; provided that the protesting bidder submits notice in writing of its protest no later than two full business days following bid opening. Intermediate Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays are not counted.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. A new section is added to chapter 39.04 RCW to read as follows:
A low bidder on a public works project who claims error and fails to enter into a contract is prohibited from bidding on the same project if a second or subsequent call for bids is made for the project.
Sec. 3. RCW 39.10.020 and 2001 c 328 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.
(1) "Alternative public works contracting procedure" means the design-build and the general contractor/construction manager contracting procedures authorized in RCW 39.10.051 and 39.10.061, respectively.
(2) "Public body" means the state department of general administration; the University of Washington; Washington State University; every city with a population greater than seventy thousand and any public authority chartered by such city under RCW 35.21.730 through 35.21.755 and specifically authorized as provided in RCW 39.10.120(4); every county with a population greater than four hundred fifty thousand; every port district with total revenues greater than fifteen million dollars per year; every public hospital district with total revenues greater than fifteen million dollars per year utilizing the design-build procedure authorized by RCW 39.10.051 and every public hospital district, regardless of total revenues, proposing projects that are considered and approved by the public hospital district project review board under section 7 of this act; every public utility district with revenues from energy sales greater than twenty-three million dollars per year; and those school districts proposing projects that are considered and approved by the school district project review board under RCW 39.10.115.
(3) "Public works project" means any work for a public body within the definition of the term public work in RCW 39.04.010.
Sec. 4. RCW 39.10.051 and 2002 c 46 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and after complying with RCW 39.10.030, the following public bodies may utilize the design- build procedure of public works contracting for public works projects authorized under this section: The state department of general administration; the University of Washington; Washington State University; every city with a population greater than seventy thousand and any public authority chartered by such city under RCW 35.21.730 through 35.21.755 and specifically authorized as provided in RCW 39.10.120(4); every county with a population greater than four hundred fifty thousand; every public utility district with revenues from energy sales greater than twenty-three million dollars per year; every public hospital district with total revenues greater than fifteen million dollars per year; and every port district with total revenues greater than fifteen million dollars per year. The authority granted to port districts in this section is in addition to and does not affect existing contracting authority under RCW 53.08.120 and 53.08.130. For the purposes of this section, "design-build procedure" means a contract between a public body and another party in which the party agrees to both design and build the facility, portion of the facility, or other item specified in the contract.
(2) Public bodies authorized under this section may utilize the design-build procedure for public works projects valued over ten million dollars where:
(a) The construction activities or technologies to be used are highly specialized and a design-build approach is critical in developing the construction methodology or implementing the proposed technology; or
(b) The project design is repetitive in nature and is an incidental part of the installation or construction; or
(c) Regular interaction with and feedback from facilities users and operators during design is not critical to an effective facility design.
(3) Public bodies authorized under this section may also use the design-build procedure for the following projects that meet the criteria in subsection (2)(b) and (c) of this section:
(a) The construction or erection of preengineered metal buildings or prefabricated modular buildings, regardless of cost; or
(b) The construction of new student housing projects valued over five million dollars.
(4) Contracts for design-build services shall be awarded through a competitive process utilizing public solicitation of proposals for design-build services. The public body shall publish at least once in a legal newspaper of general circulation published in or as near as possible to that part of the county in which the public work will be done, a notice of its request for proposals for design-build services and the availability and location of the request for proposal documents. The request for proposal documents shall include:
(a) A detailed description of the project including programmatic, performance, and technical requirements and specifications, functional and operational elements, minimum and maximum net and gross areas of any building, and, at the discretion of the public body, preliminary engineering and architectural drawings;
(b) The reasons for using the design-build procedure;
(c) A description of the qualifications to be required of the proposer including, but not limited to, submission of the proposer's accident prevention program;
(d) A description of the process the public body will use to evaluate qualifications and proposals, including evaluation factors and the relative weight of factors. Evaluation factors shall include, but not be limited to: Proposal price; ability of professional personnel; past performance on similar projects; ability to meet time and budget requirements; ability to provide a performance and payment bond for the project; recent, current, and projected work loads of the firm; location; and the concept of the proposal;
(e) The form of the contract to be awarded;
(f) The amount to be paid to finalists submitting best and final proposals who are not awarded a design-build contract; and
(g) Other information relevant to the project.
(5) The public body shall establish a committee to evaluate the proposals based on the factors, weighting, and process identified in the request for proposals. Based on its evaluation, the public body shall select not fewer than three nor more than five finalists to submit best and final proposals. The public body may, in its sole discretion, reject all proposals. Design-build contracts shall be awarded using the procedures in (a) or (b) of this subsection.
(a) Best and final proposals shall be evaluated and scored based on the factors, weighting, and process identified in the initial request for proposals. The public body may score the proposals using a system that measures the quality and technical merits of the proposal on a unit price basis. Final proposals may not be considered if the proposal cost is greater than the maximum allowable construction cost identified in the initial request for proposals. The public body shall initiate negotiations with the firm submitting the highest scored best and final proposal. If the public body is unable to execute a contract with the firm submitting the highest scored best and final proposal, negotiations with that firm may be suspended or terminated and the public body may proceed to negotiate with the next highest scored firm. Public bodies shall continue in accordance with this procedure until a contract agreement is reached or the selection process is terminated.
(b) If the public body determines that all finalists are capable of producing plans and specifications that adequately meet project requirements, the public body may award the contract to the firm that submits the responsive best and final proposal with the lowest price.
(6) The firm awarded the contract shall provide a performance and payment bond for the contracted amount. The public body shall provide appropriate honorarium payments to finalists submitting best and final proposals who are not awarded a design-build contract. Honorarium payments shall be sufficient to generate meaningful competition among potential proposers on design-build projects.
Sec. 5. RCW 39.10.061 and 2002 c 46 s 2 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and after complying with RCW 39.10.030, a public body may utilize the general contractor/construction manager procedure of public works contracting for public works projects authorized under subsection (2) of this section. For the purposes of this section, "general contractor/construction manager" means a firm with which a public body has selected and negotiated a maximum allowable construction cost to be guaranteed by the firm, after competitive selection through formal advertisement and competitive bids, to provide services during the design phase that may include life-cycle cost design considerations, value engineering, scheduling, cost estimating, constructability, alternative construction options for cost savings, and sequencing of work, and to act as the construction manager and general contractor during the construction phase.
(2) Except those school districts proposing projects that are considered and approved by the school district project review board and those public hospital districts proposing projects that are considered and approved by the public hospital district project review board, public bodies authorized under this section may utilize the general contractor/construction manager procedure for public works projects valued over ten million dollars where:
(a) Implementation of the project involves complex scheduling requirements; or
(b) The project involves construction at an existing facility which must continue to operate during construction; or
(c) The involvement of the general contractor/construction manager during the design stage is critical to the success of the project.
(3) Public bodies should select general contractor/construction managers early in the life of public works projects, and in most situations no later than the completion of schematic design.
(4) Contracts for the services of a general contractor/construction manager under this section shall be awarded through a competitive process requiring the public solicitation of proposals for general contractor/construction manager services. The public solicitation of proposals shall include: A description of the project, including programmatic, performance, and technical requirements and specifications when available; the reasons for using the general contractor/construction manager procedure; a description of the qualifications to be required of the proposer, including submission of the proposer's accident prevention program; a description of the process the public body will use to evaluate qualifications and proposals, including evaluation factors and the relative weight of factors; the form of the contract to be awarded; the estimated maximum allowable construction cost; and the bid instructions to be used by the general contractor/construction manager finalists. Evaluation factors shall include, but not be limited to: Ability of professional personnel, past performance in negotiated and complex projects, and ability to meet time and budget requirements; the scope of work the general contractor/construction manager proposes to self-perform and its ability to perform it; location; recent, current, and projected work loads of the firm; and the concept of their proposal. A public body shall establish a committee to evaluate the proposals. After the committee has selected the most qualified finalists, these finalists shall submit final proposals, including sealed bids for the percent fee, which is the percentage amount to be earned by the general contractor/construction manager as overhead and profit, on the estimated maximum allowable construction cost and the fixed amount for the detailed specified general conditions work. The public body shall select the firm submitting the highest scored final proposal using the evaluation factors and the relative weight of factors published in the public solicitation of proposals.
(5) The maximum allowable construction cost may be negotiated between the public body and the selected firm after the scope of the project is adequately determined to establish a guaranteed contract cost for which the general contractor/construction manager will provide a performance and payment bond. The guaranteed contract cost includes the fixed amount for the detailed specified general conditions work, the negotiated maximum allowable construction cost, the percent fee on the negotiated maximum allowable construction cost, and sales tax. If the public body is unable to negotiate a satisfactory maximum allowable construction cost with the firm selected that the public body determines to be fair, reasonable, and within the available funds, negotiations with that firm shall be formally terminated and the public body shall negotiate with the next highest scored firm and continue until an agreement is reached or the process is terminated. If the maximum allowable construction cost varies more than fifteen percent from the bid estimated maximum allowable construction cost due to requested and approved changes in the scope by the public body, the percent fee shall be renegotiated.
(6) All subcontract work shall be competitively bid with public bid openings. When critical to the successful completion of a subcontractor bid package and after publication of notice of intent to determine bidder eligibility in a legal newspaper of general circulation published in or as near as possible to that part of the county in which the public work will be done at least twenty days before requesting qualifications from interested subcontract bidders, the owner and general contractor/construction manager may determine subcontractor bidding eligibility using the following evaluation criteria:
(a) Adequate financial resources or the ability to secure such resources;
(b) History of successful completion of a contract of similar type and scope;
(c) Project management and project supervision personnel with experience on similar projects and the availability of such personnel for the project;
(d) Current and projected workload and the impact the project will have on the subcontractor's current and projected workload;
(e) Ability to accurately estimate the subcontract bid package scope of work;
(f) Ability to meet subcontract bid package shop drawing and other coordination procedures;
(g) Eligibility to receive an award under applicable laws and regulations; and
(h) Ability to meet subcontract bid package scheduling requirements.
The owner and general contractor/construction manager shall weigh the evaluation criteria and determine a minimum acceptable score to be considered an eligible subcontract bidder.
After publication of notice of intent to determine bidder eligibility, subcontractors requesting eligibility shall be provided the evaluation criteria and weighting to be used by the owner and general contractor/construction manager to determine eligible subcontract bidders. After the owner and general contractor/construction manager determine eligible subcontract bidders, subcontractors requesting eligibility shall be provided the results and scoring of the subcontract bidder eligibility determination.
Subcontract bid packages shall be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the low responsive bid. The requirements of RCW 39.30.060 apply to each subcontract bid package. All subcontractors who bid work over three hundred thousand dollars shall post a bid bond and all subcontractors who are awarded a contract over three hundred thousand dollars shall provide a performance and payment bond for their contract amount. All other subcontractors shall provide a performance and payment bond if required by the general contractor/construction manager. If a general contractor/construction manager receives a written protest from a subcontractor bidder, the general contractor/construction manager shall not execute a contract for the subcontract bid package with anyone other than the protesting bidder without first providing at least two full business days' written notice of the general contractor/construction manager's intent to execute a contract for the subcontract bid package; provided that the protesting bidder submits notice in writing of its protest no later than two full business days following bid opening. Intermediate Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays are not counted. A low bidder who claims error and fails to enter into a contract is prohibited from bidding on the same project if a second or subsequent call for bids is made for the project. Except as provided for under subsection (7) of this section, bidding on subcontract work by the general contractor/construction manager or its subsidiaries is prohibited. The general contractor/construction manager may negotiate with the low-responsive bidder in accordance with RCW 39.10.080 or, if unsuccessful in such negotiations, rebid.
(7) The general contractor/construction manager, or its subsidiaries, may bid on subcontract work if:
(a) The work within the subcontract bid package is customarily performed by the general contractor/construction manager;
(b) The bid opening is managed by the public body; and
(c) Notification of the general contractor/construction manager's intention to bid is included in the public solicitation of bids for the bid package.
In no event may the value of subcontract work performed by the general contractor/construction manager exceed thirty percent of the negotiated maximum allowable construction cost.
(8) A public body may include an incentive clause in any contract awarded under this section for savings of either time or cost or both from that originally negotiated. No incentives granted may exceed five percent of the maximum allowable construction cost. If the project is completed for less than the agreed upon maximum allowable construction cost, any savings not otherwise negotiated as part of an incentive clause shall accrue to the public body. If the project is completed for more than the agreed upon maximum allowable construction cost, excepting increases due to any contract change orders approved by the public body, the additional cost shall be the responsibility of the general contractor/construction manager.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 6. A new section is added to chapter 39.10 RCW to read as follows:
(1) In addition to the projects authorized in RCW 39.10.061, public hospital districts may also use the general contractor/construction manager contracting procedure for the construction of public hospital district capital demonstration projects, subject to the following conditions:
(a) The project must receive approval from the public hospital district project review board established under section 7 of this act.
(b) The public hospital district project review board may not authorize more than ten demonstration projects valued between five and ten million dollars.
(2) Public hospital districts may also use the general contractor/construction manager contracting procedure for the construction of any public hospital district capital project that has a value over ten million dollars and that has received approval from the public hospital district project review board established under section 7 of this act.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 7. A new section is added to chapter 39.10 RCW to read as follows:
(1) The public hospital district project review board is established to review public hospital district proposals submitted by public hospital districts to use alternative public works contracting procedures. The board shall select and approve qualified projects based upon an evaluation of the information submitted by the public hospital district under subsection (2) of this section. Any appointments for full terms or to fill a vacancy shall be made by the governor and shall include the following representatives, each having experience with public works or commercial construction: One representative from the department of health; one representative from the office of financial management; two representatives from the construction industry, one of whom works for a construction company with gross annual revenues of twenty million dollars or less; one representative from the specialty contracting industry; one representative from organized labor; one representative from the design industry; one representative from a public body previously authorized under this chapter to use an alternative public works contracting procedure who has experience using such alternative contracting procedures; one representative from public hospital districts with total revenues greater than fifteen million dollars per year; and one representative from public hospital districts with total revenues equal to or less than fifteen million dollars per year. Each member shall be appointed for a term of three years, with the first three-year term commencing after July 27, 2003. Any member of the public hospital district project review board who is directly affiliated with any applicant before the board must recuse him or herself from consideration of the application.
(2) A public hospital district seeking to use alternative contracting procedures authorized under this chapter pursuant to section 6 of this act shall file an application with the public hospital district project review board. The application form shall require the district to submit a detailed statement of the proposed project, including the public hospital district's name; the current projected total budget for the project, including the estimated construction costs, costs for professional services, equipment and furnishing costs, off-site costs, contract administration costs, and other related project costs; the anticipated project design and construction schedule; a summary of the public hospital district's construction activity for the preceding six years; and an explanation of why the public hospital district believes the use of an alternative contracting procedure is in the public interest and why the public hospital district is qualified to use an alternative contracting procedure, including a summary of the relevant experience of the public hospital district's management team. The applicant shall also provide in a timely manner any other information concerning implementation of projects under this chapter requested by the public hospital district project review board to assist in its consideration.
(3) Any public hospital district whose application is approved by the public hospital district project review board shall comply with the public notification and review requirements in RCW 39.10.030.
(4) Any public hospital district whose application is approved by the public hospital district project review board shall not use as an evaluation factor whether a contractor submitting a bid for the approved project has had prior general contractor/construction manager procedure experience.
Sec. 8. RCW 39.10.902 and 2002 c 46 s 4 are each amended to read as follows:
The following acts or parts of acts, as now existing or hereafter amended, are each repealed, effective July 1, 2007:
(1) RCW 39.10.010 and 1994 c 132 s 1;
(2) RCW 39.10.020 and 2003 c ... s 3 (section 3 of this act), 2001 c 328 s 1, 2000 c 209 s 1, 1997 c 376 s 1, & 1994 c 132 s 2;
(3) RCW 39.10.030 and 1997 c 376 s 2 & 1994 c 132 s 3;
(4) RCW 39.10.040 and 1994 c 132 s 4;
(5) RCW 39.10.051 and 2003 c ... s 4 (section 4 of this act), 2002 c 46 s 1, & 2001 c 328 s 2;
(6) RCW 39.10.061 and 2003 c ... s 5 (section 5 of this act), 2002 c 46 s 2, & 2001 c 328 s 3;
(7) RCW 39.10.065 and 1997 c 376 s 5;
(8) RCW 39.10.067 and 2002 c 46 s 3 & 2000 c 209 s 3;
(9) RCW 39.10.070 and 1994 c 132 s 7;
(10) RCW 39.10.080 and 1994 c 132 s 8;
(11) RCW 39.10.090 and 1994 c 132 s 9;
(12) RCW 39.10.100 and 1994 c 132 s 10;
(13) RCW 39.10.115 and 2001 c 328 s 4 & 2000 c 209 s 4;
(14) RCW 39.10.900 and 1994 c 132 s 13; ((and))
(15) RCW 39.10.901 and 1994 c 132 s 14;
(16) RCW 39.10.--- and 2003 c ... s 6 (section 6 of this act); and
(17) RCW 39.10.--- and 2003 c ... s 7 (section 7 of this act)."
On page 1, line 1 of the title, after "bidding;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "amending RCW 39.10.020, 39.10.051, 39.10.061, and 39.10.902; adding new sections to chapter 39.04 RCW; and adding new sections to chapter 39.10 RCW."
and that the bill do pass as recommended by the Conference Committee.
Senators Pam Roach, Don Benton and Jim Kastama and Representatives Kathy Haigh, Mike Armstrong and Steve Kirby.
There being no objection, the House adopted the Report of the Conference Committee on ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2056 and advanced the bill to Final Passage.
FINAL PASSAGE OF HOUSE BILL
AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
Representatives Haigh and Armstrong spoke in favor of the passage of the bill.
The Speaker stated the question before the House to be final passage of Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2056 as recommended by the Conference Committee.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll on the final passage of Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2056 as recommended by the Conference Committee, and the bill passed the House by the following vote: Yeas - 98, Nays - 0, Absent - 0, Excused - 0.
Voting yea: Representatives Ahern, Alexander, Anderson, Armstrong, Bailey, Benson, Berkey, Blake, Boldt, Buck, Bush, Cairnes, Campbell, Carrell, Chandler, Chase, Clements, Clibborn, Cody, Condotta, Conway, Cooper, Cox, Crouse, Darneille, DeBolt, Delvin, Dickerson, Dunshee, Edwards, Eickmeyer, Ericksen, Flannigan, Fromhold, Gombosky, Grant, Haigh, Hankins, Hatfield, Hinkle, Holmquist, Hudgins, Hunt, Hunter, Jarrett, Kagi, Kenney, Kessler, Kirby, Kristiansen, Lantz, Linville, Lovick, Mastin, McCoy, McDermott, McDonald, McIntire, McMahan, McMorris, Mielke, Miloscia, Moeller, Morrell, Morris, Murray, Newhouse, Nixon, O'Brien, Orcutt, Pearson, Pettigrew, Pflug, Priest, Quall, Roach, Rockefeller, Romero, Ruderman, Santos, Schindler, Schoesler, Schual-Berke, Sehlin, Shabro, Simpson, Skinner, Sommers, Sullivan, Sump, Talcott, Tom, Upthegrove, Veloria, Wallace, Wood, Woods and Mr. Speaker - 98.
ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2056, as recommended by the Conference Committee, having received the constitutional majority, was declared passed.
There being no objection, the rules were suspended and the Committee on Appropriations was relieved of further consideration of ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 5012 and the bill was placed on the Second Reading calendar.
There being no objection, the House advanced to the eleventh order of business.
There being no objection, the House adjourned until 12:00 p.m., April 27, 2003, the 105th Day of the Regular Session.
FRANK CHOPP, Speaker CYNTHIA ZEHNDER, Chief Clerk