5167-S.E AMH COUT HENR 133
ESSB 5167 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-2095.1/25) 919
By Representative Couture
NOT ADOPTED 03/31/2025
On page 65, line 14, increase the general fund-state appropriation in fiscal year 2026 by $500,000
On page 65, line 15, increase the general fund-state appropriation in fiscal year 2027 by $200,000
On page 65, line 25, correct the total.
On page 67, after line 6, insert the following:
"(6) $500,000 of the general fund-state appropriation for fiscal year 2026 and $200,000 of the general fund-state appropriation for fiscal year 2027 are provided solely for the implementation of House Bill No. 2066 (sales tax holiday) which creates a sales tax holiday on school supplies and back to school apparel during the second weekend of each August. If the bill is not enacted by June 30, 2025, the amount provided in this section shall lapse."
On page 126, line 6, decrease the general fund-state appropriation for fiscal year 2026 by $520,000
On page 126, line 7, decrease the general fund-state appropriation for fiscal year 2027 by $520,000
On page 126, line 8, decrease the general fund-federal appropriation for fiscal year 2027 by $5,075,000
On page 126, line 25, correct the total.
On page 222, line 25, decrease the general fund-state appropriation for fiscal year 2026 by $1,715,000
On page 222, line 26, decrease the general fund-state appropriation for fiscal year 2027 by $1,715,000
On page 222, line 31, correct the total.
On page 345, line 15, decrease the general fund-state appropriation for fiscal year 2026 by $5,000,000
On page 345, line 16, decrease the general fund-state appropriation for fiscal year 2027 by $5,000,000
On page 345, line 36, correct the total.
On page 357, line 20, decrease the general fund-state appropriation for fiscal year 2026 by $3,500,000
On page 357, line 21, decrease the general fund-state appropriation for fiscal year 2027 by $3,500,000
On page 357, line 34, correct the total.
On page 365, line 5, decrease the general fund-state appropriation for fiscal year 2026 by $250,000
On page 365, line 6, decrease the general fund-state appropriation for fiscal year 2027 by $250,000
On page 365, line 13, correct the total.
On page 367, line 30, decrease the general fund-state appropriation for fiscal year 2026 by $100,000
On page 367, line 31, decrease the general fund-state appropriation for fiscal year 2027 by $100,000
On page 367, line 37, correct the total.
On page 370, line 25, decrease the general fund-state appropriation for fiscal year 2026 by $350,000
On page 370, line 26, decrease the general fund-state appropriation for fiscal year 2027 by $350,000
On page 370, line 32, correct the total.
| EFFECT: Provides $700,000 to the Department of Revenue for the implementation of HB 2066 (sales tax holiday). Removes $1 million in general fund-state and $5 million in general fund-federal funding for the Health Care Authority to provide reimbursement for costs associated with gender affirming procedures for Apple Health clients. Eliminates $3.4 million for the Department of Corrections' staffing that deliver gender-affirming medical and mental health care treatment and services to incarcerated individuals. Reduces funding for diversity, equity and inclusion activities at institutions of higher education, $10 million at the University of Washington, $7 million at Washington State University, $500,000 at Central Washington University, $200,000 at The Evergreen State College, and $700,000 at Western Washington University.
FISCAL IMPACT (2025 Supplemental): None.
FISCAL IMPACT (2025-27): Reduces General Fund - State by $22,170,000. Reduces General Fund - Federal by $5,075,000. Reduces General Fund revenues by an indeterminate amount.
FOUR-YEAR OUTLOOK EXPENDITURE EFFECT: Reduces General Fund - State by $44,640,000. Reduces General Fund - Federal by $10,150,000. Reduces General Fund revenues by an indeterminate amount. |
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