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Fund Reference Manual

Fund 14B - Budget Stabilization Account

Authority: RCW 43.79.490
Admin Agency: Office of Financial Management - 1050
Cash Type: 1 - Treasury Fund
SAAM Budget Type: Appropriated (A)
Earnings from Investments are: Retained by this fund under RCW 43.84.092(4)(a).
Description: Moneys may be appropriated from the Budget Stabilization Account by a majority vote of each house of the Legislature if: (1) forecasted state employment growth for any fiscal year is less than 1 percent; or (2) the Governor declares an emergency resulting from a catastrophic event that requires government action to protect life or public safety. Other withdrawals from the Budget Stabilization Account may be made only by a three-fifths vote of the Legislature. (If ratified by the voters.)
Sources of Revenue: One percent of general state revenues, Investment income
Clientele: General public.
Effective Date: 07/22/2007

ACFR Information

Account Code: 14B
Account Title: Budget Stabilization Account
Fund Type: AA - General Fund
Rollup Fund: AC - Administrative Accts in the General Fund
Closing GL Code: 9250 - Restricted for Budget Stabilization