SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5992

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 February 20, 2012

Title: An act relating to transportation funding and appropriations.

Brief Description: Making 2011-2013 supplemental transportation appropriations.

Sponsors: Senators Haugen and King; by request of Governor Gregoire.

Brief History:

Committee Activity: Transportation: 2/21/12.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

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 bill as referred to committee not considered.

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

Appropriation: Various.

Fiscal Note: Not requested.

Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: No.

Effective Date: The bill contains several effective dates. Please refer to the bill.