SENATE BILL REPORT
SB 5482
As of April 9, 2021
Title: An act relating to additive transportation funding and appropriations.
Brief Description: Concerning additive transportation funding and appropriations.
Sponsors: Senators Hobbs, Cleveland, Das, Keiser, Kuderer, Padden, Randall, Sheldon and Wilson, C..
Brief History:
Committee Activity: Transportation: 4/12/21.
Brief Summary of Bill
  • Makes additive transportation appropriations for the 2021-23 fiscal biennium.
SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
Staff: Hayley Gamble (786-7452)
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.  Supplemental budgets may be adopted during the biennium, making various modifications to agency appropriations.  New expenditures supported by new revenue sources are sometimes provided for in a separate omnibus transportation spending bill.
Summary of Bill:

Appropriations are provided for certain state transportation agencies and programs for the 2021-23 fiscal biennium based on additional revenues provided in SB 5483.

 

Budget summary materials can be found in the SCS tab in the committee materials for the public hearing.
Appropriation: Various
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Creates Committee/Commission/Task Force that includes Legislative members: No.
Effective Date: The bill contains an emergency clause and takes effect immediately.