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Transportation Committee

HB 1299

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.

Brief Description: Making transportation appropriations for the 2015-2017 fiscal biennium.

Sponsors: Representatives Clibborn and Fey; by request of Governor Inslee.

Brief Summary of Bill

  • Making biennial transportation appropriations for 2015-17 biennium.

  • Revising supplemental transportation appropriations for the 2013-15 biennium.

Hearing Date: 4/1/15

Staff: Amy Skei (786-7109).

Background:

The state government operates on a fiscal biennium that begins July 1 of each odd-numbered year. Supplemental budgets are typically enacted in each of the following two years after adoption of the biennial budget. Appropriations are made in the biennial and supplemental transportation budgets for the operation and capital expenses of state transportation agencies and programs.

Summary of Bill:

Appropriations are made for state transportation agencies and programs for the 2015-17 fiscal biennium, as well as revised for the 2013-15 fiscal biennium. See House Transportation Committee supporting documents for more detail.

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, except for section 708, relating to high-occupancy toll lanes on State Route 167, which contains an emergency clause and takes effect July 1, 2015.