SENATE BILL REPORT

ESHB 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.

As of Second Reading

Title: An act relating to transportation funding and appropriations.

Brief Description: Making transportation appropriations for the 2009-2011 and 2011-2013 fiscal biennia.

Sponsors: House Committee on Transportation (originally sponsored by Representatives Clibborn, Armstrong, Liias and Billig; by request of Governor Gregoire).

Brief History: Passed House: 3/25/11, 89-6.

Committee Activity:

Staff: Kelly Simpson (786-7403)

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: Appropriations are made for state transportation agencies and programs for the 2011-13 fiscal biennium. Additionally, the 2009-11 biennial appropriations for various transportation agencies and programs are modified.

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 several effective dates. Please refer to the bill.