6244-S.E AMH GRAN STEV 5

ESSB 6244 - H AMDS TO APP COMM AMD (H4310.3/94) 1198 ADOPTED 22594

By Representatives Grant and others

     On page 83, line 5 of the amendment, strike "13,823,000" and insert "14,823,000"

     On page 83, line 14 of the amendment, strike "20,078,000" and insert "21,078,000"

     On page 83, after line 26 of the amendment, insert:

     "(4)  The department shall report to the governor and the appropriate fiscal committees of the legislature, by November 15, 1994, regarding administrative costs of the agency and how such costs are being allocated between programs and fund sources within the agency."

EFFECT:  Increases the Department of Agriculture's general fund state appropriation by $1.0 million to offset the impact of shifting administative costs to dedicated funds.  Requires the department to report to the Legislature regarding how administrative costs are distributed between fund sources and programs.