SENATE BILL REPORT
SB 5651
As of January 12, 2022
Title: An act relating to the capital budget.
Brief Description: Concerning the capital budget.
Sponsors: Senator Frockt; by request of Office of Financial Management.
Brief History:
Committee Activity: Ways & Means: 1/13/22.
Brief Summary of Bill
  • Makes supplemental capital budget appropriations for the 2021-2023 biennium.
SENATE COMMITTEE ON WAYS & MEANS
Staff: Shani Bauer (786-7468)
Background:

The programs and agencies of state government are funded on a two-year basis.  The capital budget generally includes appropriations for acquiring, constructing, and repairing capital assets such as land, buildings, and other infrastructure improvements.  Funding for the capital budget is primarily from state general obligation bonds, with other funding derived from various dedicated taxes, fees, and state trust land revenues.  The primary two-year budget is passed in odd-numbered years, and a supplemental budget making adjustments to the two-year budget often is passed during even-numbered years.  The current capital budget covers the period from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2023.
Summary of Bill:

The 2021-23 biennial capital budget appropriations for various state agencies and institutions of higher education are modified.  Budget summary materials are available online at http://fiscal.wa.gov/ under the Capital Budget header.
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.