SENATE BILL REPORT
SB 5167
As of January 9, 2025
Title: An act relating to fiscal matters.
Brief Description: Making 2025-2027 fiscal biennium operating appropriations.
Sponsors: Senator Robinson; by request of Office of Financial Management.
Brief History:
Committee Activity: Ways & Means: 1/14/25.
Brief Summary of Bill
  • Makes biennial operating budget appropriations for the 2025-27 fiscal biennium.
SENATE COMMITTEE ON WAYS & MEANS
Staff: Samuel Brown (786-7470)
Background:

The operating expenses of state government and its agencies and programs are funded on a biennial basis by an omnibus operating budget adopted by the Legislature in odd-numbered years. State operating expenses are paid from the state general fund and from various dedicated funds and accounts.

Summary of Bill:

Biennial appropriations for the 2025-27 fiscal biennium for the various agencies and programs of the state are enacted, including appropriations for general government agencies, human services programs, natural resources agencies, and educational institutions.? Budget summary materials can be found in the Non-SCS tab in the committee materials for the public hearing.

Appropriation: The bill contains appropriations from various accounts.
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.