House of Representatives                     P.O. Box 40600

Office of Program Research            Olympia WA 98504-0600

Finance Committee                        Phone 360-786-7100

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HB 2342

Bill Analysis

January 25, 2000

Brief Description: Requiring the office of financial management to compile an annual report of all state taxes and fees.

Bill Sponsors: Representative Wensman, Ruderman, Thomas, Linville, Hurst, Conway, Parlette, Huff and Esser.

          Brief Summary of Bill

CAnnually,  the Office of Financial Management must compile a list of all state taxes and fees.

Staff: Linda Brooks, 786-7153.

Background: 

The Office of Financial Management (OFM) has a central role in budget planning, policy development, and fiscal administration for the executive branch of state government.  The OFM prepares the executive budget proposals, maintains the statewide accounting system and central books of accounts, and conducts policy research.  Official state census estimates and forecast trends are prepared by the OFM.  The OFM also prepares statistical and narrative documents on state programs and issues.

Summary of Bill:

Each year the OFM must compile a list of all taxes and fees that the state is authorized to levy.  The annual list must cite the statute that authorizes each tax or fee.

Appropriation:  None.

Fiscal Note:  Requested.

Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is enacted.