SENATE BILL REPORT

ESHB 2190

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 2011-2013 supplemental transportation appropriations.

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

Brief History: Passed House: 3/05/12, 82-16.

Committee Activity:

Staff: Kim Johnson (786-7472)

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. Additionally, supplemental budgets may be adopted during the biennium making various modifications to agency appropriations.

Summary of Bill: The 2011-13 biennial appropriations for various transportation agencies and programs are modified.

Appropriation: Various.

Fiscal Note: Requested on March 6, 2012.

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

Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: Yes

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