Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research | BILL ANALYSIS |
Ways & Means Committee |
HB 2127
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Brief Description: Making 2011-2013 fiscal biennium supplemental operating appropriations.
Sponsors: Representative Hunter; by request of Governor Gregoire.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 11/28/11
Staff: Charlie Gavigan (786-7340).
Background:
The state government operates on a fiscal biennium that begins on July 1 of each odd-numbered year. Supplemental budgets frequently are enacted in each of the following two years after adoption of the biennial budget (each odd-numbered year). Appropriations are made in the biennial and supplemental budgets for the operation of state government and its various agencies and institutions, as well as for K-12 public schools.
The 2011-13 State Omnibus Operating Appropriations Act (Operating Budget) appropriated $32.0 billion from the State General Fund and two other accounts, together referred to as State Near General Fund. The total budgeted amount, which includes state and federal funds, is $62.0 billion.
Summary of Bill:
State Near General Fund appropriations for the 2011-13 biennium are decreased by $1.8 billion; the total budget is decreased by $2 billion.
Fund transfers and other changes to the original 2011-13 biennial budget are also made.
Appropriation: The bill contains multiple appropriations. Please refer to the bill and supporting documents.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Effective Date: The bill contains an emergency clause and takes effect immediately.