SENATE BILL REPORT

ESB 5967

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 Amended by House, March 8, 2012

Title: An act relating to fiscal matters.

Brief Description: Making 2011-2013 fiscal biennium supplemental operating appropriations.

Sponsors: Senators Murray and Zarelli; by request of Governor Gregoire.

Brief History:

Committee Activity: Ways & Means: 12/01/11, 2/28/12.

Passed Senate: 3/03/12, 25-24.Passed House: 3/08/12, 53-45.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON WAYS & MEANS

Staff: Steve Jones (786-7440)

Background: The operating expenses of the state government and its agencies and programs are funded on a biennial basis by an omnibus operations budget adopted by the Legislature in odd-numbered years. In subsequent legislative sessions, a supplemental budget is adopted, making various modifications to agency appropriations. State operating expenses are paid from the state General Fund and from various dedicated funds and accounts.

Summary of Engrossed Bill: The 2011-13 biennial appropriations for the various agencies and programs of the state are modified. Detailed information is posted on the web site of the Senate Ways & Means Committee: http://www.leg.wa.gov/Senate/Committees/WM/Pages/default.aspx.

Appropriation: Various appropriations are modified.

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.

Staff Summary of Public Testimony:

Persons Testifying:

House Amendment(s): Appropriations are modified.