FINAL BILL REPORT

ESHB 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.

PARTIAL VETO

C 415 L 19

Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description: Making 2019-2021 biennium operating appropriations and 2017-2019 biennium second supplemental operating appropriations.

Sponsors: House Committee on Appropriations (originally sponsored by Representative Ormsby; by request of Office of Financial Management).

House Committee on Appropriations

Senate Committee on Ways & Means

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 kindergarten through twelfth grade (K-12) public schools.

Summary:

Near General Fund-Outlook (State General Fund, the Education Legacy Trust Account, and the Opportunity Pathways Account) appropriations for the 2019-21 biennium are $52.4 billion. Total budgeted funds are $99.6 billion (includes state, federal, and other funds). Fund transfers and other provisions are made.

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

$27.2 billion for K-12 public schools;
$6.4 billion for the Department of Social and Health Services;
$10.1 billion for other human services programs, including the Health Care Authority and the Department of Corrections;
$4.0 billion for higher education institutions and financial aid; and
$2.5 billion for debt service.

Supplemental changes are made to the 2017-19 Operating Budget. Near General Fund-Outlook appropriations are increased by $186.8 million; total budgeted funds are increased by $275.3 million.

Additional detail can be found at fiscal.wa.gov.

Votes on Final Passage:

House	56	38
Senate	31	17	(Senate amended)
House			(House refused to concur)

Conference Committee
Senate	27	21
House	57	41

Effective:	May 21, 2019
	June 30, 2019 (Section 989)

Partial Veto Summary: The Governor vetoed several items in the 2019-21 biennial operating budget and 2019 supplemental operating budget. See veto message for details.