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Washington state budget (2008-2009)
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The Washington state budget was facing an approximately $8 billion shortfall in the 2009-2010 two-year budget.[1]
Budget background
- See also: Washington state budget and finances
Washington operates on a biennium budget. The biennium includes a 24-month period from July 1 of odd-numbered years to June 30 of odd-numbered years, such as the 2007-09 biennium, which ran from July 1, 2007, to June 30, 2009. According to state law, the governor is required to submit a budget recommendation by December.
Although the biennium includes two fiscal years, an approved budget the legislature can modify the budget through changes to the original appropriations. This can be done in any legislative session. Since 1979, the House and the Senate have enacted revisions annually to the state’s biennial budget.[2]
Budget figures
| Fiscal year | General funds expenditures | % change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 1997-1999 | $39,397,275,000[3] | --%[3] |
| 1999-2001 | $44,535,542,000[3] | 13.0%[3] |
| 2001-2003 | $49,527,904,000[3] | 10.1%[3] |
| 2003-2005 | $53,463,296,000[3] | 7.9%[3] |
| 2005-2007 | $60,517,243,000[3] | 13.2%[3] |
| 2007-2009 | $69,176,280,000[3] | 14.3%[3] |
Legislation
In February 2009 Gov. Gregoire signed a bill that gained final passage in the House by a vote of 80-14. The bill cut state spending by about $290 million. [4][5]
Washington Senate Bill 6818, Promoting Transparency in State Expenditures mandated the creation of such an online budget database by January 1, 2009.[6]
See also
Footnotes
- ↑ Associated Press, "Washington Legislature starts Week 9," March 9, 2009
- ↑ Office of Financial Management, "Washington State budget process," June 2008
- ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 Washington Government, Expenditure History - Operating & Capital
- ↑ Associated Press, "Wash. Legislature cuts spending," February 18, 2009
- ↑ The News Tribune, "Critics say $292M cut from Washington budget won't be enough," February 14, 2009
- ↑ Washington Senate Bill 6818, Promoting Transparency in State Expenditures
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