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HB 1197

Making 2023-2025 fiscal biennium second supplemental operating appropriations.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mia Gregerson and 3 co-sponsors

Washington HB 1197 allocates supplemental operating funds during the current 2023-2025 fiscal biennium to address funding needs beyond the original budget.

Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 4:00 PM.
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Bill Summary · HB 1197

Legislative bill overview

HB 1197 is a supplemental operating appropriations bill for Washington State's 2023-2025 fiscal biennium, meaning it allocates additional funding beyond the original budget passed for this two-year period. The bill was recently introduced and referred to the House Appropriations Committee for review and public hearing.

Why is this important

Supplemental appropriations bills allow legislatures to address funding gaps, emergencies, or changed circumstances that weren't anticipated in the original budget. This bill will determine how additional state resources are distributed across various agencies and programs during the current fiscal biennium.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency on specifics: The bill's actual funding allocations and which agencies/programs receive money are not detailed in the legislative summary, making it difficult to assess priorities
  • Budget constraints: Any new spending must be justified against Washington's overall fiscal situation and may compete with other funding priorities
  • Appropriations process timing: As a second supplemental in mid-biennium, questions may arise about why these expenditures weren't included in original budget planning

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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