To modify appropriations from the general fund supplemental budget for the remainder of the current biennium. This act takes effect immediately. (Companion: SB 5095).   Official Text and Analysis.

To reduce appropriations for the 2009-11 biennium by $222.2 million, reducing the total budgeted amount by $287.1 million.

To make numerous changes to appropriations. Net Near General Fund--State reductions to current appropriations are $251.3 million (SHB 1086 reduces current appropriations by $222.2 million), and various fund transfers to the state general fund are made, netting to a total of $110.4 million (SHB 1086 transfers $123.8 million). The striking amendment removes various fee reauthorization provisions, including those related to the State Transportation Commission.

To delete the reauthorization of the Washington State Transportation Commission's pre-existing authority to set and modify ferry fares, toll charges, and administrative fees as appropriate for the Washington State Ferry System, the SR 167 high occupancy toll lane pilot project, the Tacoma Narrows bridge, and the SR 520 corridor. Deletes an appropriation for the SR 520 corridor related to these charges and fees.

To direct the Department of Social and Health Services Medical Assistance to not use funding for medical interpreter services to reimburse interpreters or suppliers of interpreter services located outside of Washington.

To delete the reauthorization of the Washington State Transportation Commission's pre-existing authority to set and modify ferry fares, toll charges, and administrative fees as appropriate for the Washington State Ferry System, the SR 167 high occupancy toll lane pilot project, the Tacoma Narrows bridge, and the SR 520 corridor. Deletes an appropriation for the SR 520 corridor related to these charges and fees.

To increase funding for the Community Supervision Program in the Department of Corrections by assuming continuation of tolling (pausing) the period of community custody during confinement time. This increases the General Fund-State expenditures by $421,000.

To restore funding in the Department of Commerce for the Global Health Program to the current level, rather than being reduced by $600,000 as assumed in the underlying substitute bill. This increases the General Fund-State by $600,000.

Modify appropriations from the general fund supplemental budget for the remainder of the current biennium. Changes include: deletes the reauthorization of the Washington State Transportation Commission's pre-existing authority to set and modify ferry fares, toll charges, and administrative fees as appropriate for the Washington State Ferry System, the SR 167 high occupancy toll lane pilot project, the Tacoma Narrows bridge, and the SR 520 corridor; deletes an appropriation for the SR 520 corridor related to these charges and fees; and, increases funding for the Community Supervision Program in the Department of Corrections by assuming continuation of tolling (pausing) the period of community custody during confinement time. This increases the General Fund-State expenditures by $421,000. This act takes effect immediately.

Modifies state spending by reducing approximately $394 million in from the 2009-10 operating budget.

Reduces appropriations by $394 million in the general fund supplemental budget for the remainder of the current biennium. This act takes effect immediately.

The House refused to accept the Senate amendments and asked the Senate to remove the amendments.

The Senate withdraws previous amendments, and offers as an amendment the recommendations from the Conference Committee negotiations. This amendment reduces the total state deficit by $367.4 million.

Reduces appropriations by $367.4 million in the general fund supplemental budget for the remainder of the current biennium. This act takes effect immediately.

Sections of the bill that were vetoed by the Governor include: Section 123(5) - prohibiting expenditures to equip the State Data Center; Section 707 - 3% pay reduction to non-represented employees; Section 708 - eliminating communication staff at various state agencies; Section 709 - management efficiencies at DSHS; and Section 710 - eliminating dual language pay reductions. This action adds $6.4 million back to the state deficit.