6090-S.E AMH .... GRAH 112

ESSB 6090 - H AMD TO APP COMM AMD (H-3010.5/05)

By Representative ____________

   On page 122, line 33, increase the general fund-state appropriation for fiscal year 2006 by $12,035,000.

   On page 122, line 34, increase the general fund-state appropriation for fiscal year 2007 by $21,971,000.

   On page 122, line 35, correct the total.

   On page 163, after line 35, insert the following:

   "NEW SECTION. Sec. 718. AGENCY EXPENDITURES FOR GOODS AND SERVICES. (1) The office of financial management shall reduce allotments for all agencies for purchased goods and services by $50,000,000 from general fund--state appropriations in this act to reflect reductions in state agency purchasing costs resulting from the full implementation of section 208, chapter 354, Laws of 2002 (the personnel system reform act of 2002). The general fund allotment reduction shall be placed in unallotted status and remain unexpended.

   (2) Savings generated in agencies by the implementation of this section shall not be considered unspent general fund appropriations for purposes of sections 722 and 723 of this act and shall remain in the general fund."

   Renumber remaining sections consecutively and correct internal references accordingly.

   On page 190, beginning on line 9, strike "(5) From January 1, 2006, to June 30, 2007, allocations and maximum eligibility under this chapter shall be multiplied by 0.885."

EFFECT: Removes the .885 proration of calendar year 2006 and 2007 levy equalization allocations to school districts. Requires OFM to reduce agency allotments for purchased goods by $50 million and remain in the general fund-state.

FISCAL IMPACT: The levy equalization provision increases General Fund-State expenditures by $34,006,000. The reduction in allotments for purchased goods and services reduces General Fund-State expenditures by $50 million.