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Appropriations Committee

HB 1109

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 2019-2021 biennium operating appropriations.

Sponsors: Representative Ormsby; by request of Office of Financial Management.

Brief Summary of Bill

  • Makes biennial operating budget appropriations for the 2019-21 biennium.

Hearing Date: 1/14/19

Staff: Charlie Gavigan (786-7340).

Background:

The state government operates on a fiscal biennium that begins on July 1 of each odd-numbered year. A two-year biennial operating budget is adopted every odd-numbered year. Supplemental budgets frequently are enacted in each of the following two years after adoption of the biennial budget. Appropriations are made in the biennial and supplemental budgets for the operation of state government and its various agencies and institutions, including higher education, as well as allocations for the funding of K-12 public schools.

Summary of Bill:

Near General Fund-State (General Fund-State, the Education Legacy Trust Account, the Opportunity Pathways Account, and the Pension Funding Stabilization Account) appropriations for the 2019-21 biennium are $55.1 billion. Total budgeted funds are $102.2 billion (includes state, federal, and other funds). Fund transfers and other provisions are made.

Some of the larger Near General Fund-State appropriations for the biennium include:Ÿ

Enclosed is a document that summarizes major policy changes into broad categories. These policy changes, when taken together with the base budget (maintenance level), equal the total amounts referenced above. Additional detail can be found at fiscal.wa.gov.

Appropriation: The bill contains multiple appropriations.

Fiscal Note: Not requested.

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