HOUSE BILL REPORT

ESSB 5352

This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a statement of legislative intent.

As Passed House:

April 10, 2009

Title: An act relating to transportation funding and appropriations.

Brief Description: Making 2009-11 transportation appropriations.

Sponsors: Senate Committee on Transportation (originally sponsored by Senators Haugen and Marr; by request of Governor Gregoire).

Brief History:

Committee Activity:

None.

Floor Activity

Passed House: 4/10/09, 65-30.

Brief Summary of Engrossed Substitute Bill

  • Provides appropriations to agencies with transportation-related activities for the 2009-11 biennium.

Staff: Mark Matteson (786-7145)

Background:

The operating and capital expenses of state transportation agencies and programs are funded on a biennial basis by an omnibus Transportation Budget adopted by the Legislature in odd-numbered years. The Transportation Budget provides appropriations to the major transportation agencies including: the Washington State Department of Transportation, the Washington State Patrol, the Department of Licensing, the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, the Transportation Improvement Board, the County Road Administration Board, and the Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board. The budget also provides appropriations out of transportation funds to many smaller agencies with transportation functions.

Summary of Bill:

Appropriations are made for state transportation agencies and programs for the 2009-11 fiscal biennium.

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Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Not requested.

Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of the session in which the bill is passed.