SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 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 of March 25, 2009

Title: An act relating to transportation funding and appropriations.

Brief Description: Making 2009-11 transportation appropriations.

Sponsors: Senators Haugen and Marr; by request of Governor Gregoire.

Brief History:

Committee Activity: Transportation: 3/26/09.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

Staff: David Ward (786-7341)

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.

Summary of Bill: The bill as referred to committee not considered.

Summary of Bill (Proposed Substitute): Appropriations are made for state transportation agencies and programs for the 2009-11 fiscal biennium. (See Committee supporting documents for more detail.)

Appropriation: Various.

Fiscal Note: Not requested.

[OFM requested ten-year cost projection pursuant to I-960.]

Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: No.

Effective Date: The bill contains an emergency clause and takes effect immediately.