FINAL BILL REPORT

2ESHB 2376

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.

Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description: Making 2016 supplemental operating appropriations.

Sponsors: House Committee on Appropriations (originally sponsored by Representatives Dunshee and Chandler; by request of Office of Financial Management).

House Committee on Appropriations

Senate Committee on Ways & Means

Background: The operating expenses of the state government and its agencies and programs are funded on a biennial basis by an omnibus operations budget adopted by the Legislature in odd-numbered years. In subsequent legislative sessions, a supplemental budget is adopted, making various modifications to agency appropriations. State operating expenses are paid from the state general fund and from various dedicated funds and accounts.

Summary: The 2015-17 biennial appropriations for the various agencies and programs of the state are modified. For detailed information, please see the website of the Senate Ways & Means Committee: .

Votes on Final Passage:

House

50

47

(House amended)

First Special Session

House

78

17

(House amended)

Senate

27

17

Effective:

The bill contains an emergency clause and takes effect immediately.