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Transportation Committee

HB 2322

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 supplemental transportation appropriations for the 2019-2021 fiscal biennium.

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

Brief Summary of Bill

  • Makes supplemental transportation appropriations for the 2019-21 fiscal biennium.

Hearing Date: 1/13/20

Staff: Amy Skei (786-7109).

Background:

Washington 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 the adoption of a biennial budget. Appropriations are made in the biennial and supplemental transportation budgets for the operation and capital expenses of the state transportation agencies and programs.

The 2019-21 State Transportation Appropriations Act (Transportation Budget) appropriated a total of $9.8 billion from a number of transportation accounts.

Summary of Bill:

The bill increases appropriations for the 2019-21 fiscal biennium by $851 million. Fund transfers and other changes to the 2019-21 Transportation Budget are also made.

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.