Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research | BILL ANALYSIS |
Transportation Committee |
HB 1175
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. |
Brief Description: Making 2011-13 transportation appropriations.
Sponsors: Representatives Clibborn, Armstrong, Liias and Billig; by request of Governor Gregoire.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 3/21/11
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 2011-13 fiscal biennium. (See Office of Financial Management supporting documents for more detail.)
Appropriation: Various.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Effective Date: The bill contains an emergency clause and takes effect immediately.