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Agency recommendation summaries

Special Appropriations to the Governor

  Average Annual FTEs Near General Fund State Other Funds Total Funds
  (Dollars in Thousands)
Current Budget 120.6 716,690 382,903 1,099,593
2023-25 Maintenance Level 120.6 720,350 382,903 1,103,253
Difference from 2023-25 Original 0.0 3,660 0 3,660
% Change from 2023-25 Original 0.0% 0.51% 0.0% 0.33%

2024 Policy Other Changes

Foundational Public Health Services 0.0 (5,000) 0 (5,000)
Liability Acct 0.0 160,000 0 160,000
State Health Care Afford Acct 0.0 40,000 0 40,000
Washington College Savings Acct 0.0 525 0 525
2024 Policy Other Changes Total 0.0 195,525 0 195,525
Total Policy Changes 0.0 195,525 0 195,525
2024 Policy Level 120.6 915,875 382,903 1,298,778
Difference from 2023-25 Original 0.0 199,185 0 199,185
% Change from 2023-25 Original 0.0% 27.8% 0.0% 18.1%

Policy Changes

Foundational Public Health Services

Funding levels are adjusted to reflect actual expenditures and to shift spending to use funds collected from taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products. (General Fund - State)

Liability Acct

The Liability Account is projected to end the biennium with a negative fund balance. One-time funding is provided for expenditure into the Liability Account. (General Fund - State)

State Health Care Afford Acct

Funding provided for expenditure into the State Health Care Affordability Account is adjusted to reflect continuing the Cascade Care premium payment program through calendar year 2026. (General Fund - State)

Washington College Savings Acct

Funds are provided for expenditure into the Washington College Savings Program Account established in RCW 28B.95.085. (General Fund - State)