This technical adjustment in budget driven revenue is due to the enactment of E2SSB 5796 (cannabis revenue appropriations) in 2022. (Dedicated Cannabis Account - State)

Funding is provided to complete the implementation phase of the system modernization project that was funded in the previous biennium but has experienced delays. This funding would also complete the enforcement phase of the project which will integrate the system mobility capabilities with enforcement officer activities. (Liquor Revolving Account - State)

The Social Equity in Cannabis Task Force, in collaboration with community representatives, has identified barriers to the current social equity plan and a need to expand the number of social equity licenses available. As a result, funding is provided to increase social equity retailer cannabis licenses based on population data and to offer a one-time fee waiver for non-social equity licensees who voluntarily submit a social equity plan. (Dedicated Cannabis Account - State)

Innovations in the cannabis and hemp industry have outpaced regulatory efforts, raising concerns about product safety and youth access to intoxicants. Funding is provided to extend regulatory actions including sample testing of products containing THC derived from hemp and enforcement of regulatory standards. (Dedicated Cannabis Account - State)

Health insurance funding is provided for state employees who are not represented by a union, who are covered by a bargaining agreement that is not subject to financial feasibility determination, or who are not part of the coalition of unions for health benefits. The insurance funding rate is $1,160 per employee per month for fiscal year 2024 and $1,233 per employee per month for fiscal year 2025. (Dedicated Cannabis Account - State, General Fund - Federal, Liquor Revolving Account - State, other funds)

This provides health insurance funding as part of the master agreements for employees who bargain for health benefits as part of a coalition of unions. The insurance funding rate is $1,160 per employee per month for fiscal year 2024 and $1,233 per employee per month for fiscal year 2025. (Liquor Revolving Account - State, General Fund - Federal, Dedicated Cannabis Account - State, other funds)

Funding is provided for a general wage increase of 4%, effective July 1, 2023; a general wage increase of 3%, effective July 1, 2024; targeted job classification base range increases; recognition and retention lump sum payments for employees employed on or before July 1, 2022 and continuously employed through July 1, 2023; shift premium increase for eligible shifts from $1 to $2.50 per eligible hour; and a COVID-19 booster incentive of $1,000. (General Fund - Federal, Liquor Revolving Account - State, Dedicated Cannabis Account - State)

Funding is provided for recognition and retention lump sum payments for employees employed on or before July 1, 2022 and continuously employed through July 1, 2023. (Liquor Revolving Account - State, General Fund - Federal, Dedicated Cannabis Account - State, other funds)

Funding is provided for a general wage increase of 4%, effective July 1, 2023; a general wage increase of 3%, effective July 1, 2024; targeted job classification base range increases; recognition and retention lump sum payments for employees employed on or before July 1, 2022 and continuously employed through July 1, 2023; shift premium increase for eligible shifts from $1 to $2.50 per eligible hour; and a COVID-19 booster incentive of $1,000. The agreement also includes a supplemental shift premium increases for nurse classifications; 5% premium pay for employees who are assigned to a facility that provides direct care to residents, patients and/or clients and whose duties are required to be performed on location; and a $500 annual lump sum payment for L&I codes 7200/7201. (Dedicated Cannabis Account - State, General Fund - State, Liquor Revolving Account - State)

Funding is provided for wage increases for state employees who are not represented by a union or who are covered by a bargaining agreement that is not subject to financial feasibility determination. It is sufficient for a general wage increase of 4 percent, effective July 1, 2023 and a general wage increase of 3 percent, effective July 1, 2024. This item includes both general government and higher education workers. (Liquor Revolving Account - State, Dedicated Cannabis Account - State, General Fund - Federal, other funds)

For eligible Public Employees' and Teachers' Retirement Systems Plan 1 members, this item provides an increase of 3%, up to a maximum of $110 per month. (Liquor Revolving Account - State, Dedicated Cannabis Account - State)

Funding is provided for a $1,000 lump sum COVID-19 booster incentive for non-represented employees. This funding does not cover institutions of higher education. (Liquor Revolving Account - State, Dedicated Cannabis Account - State, General Fund - Federal, other funds)

Agency budgets are reduced by the base budget amounts provided to Consolidated Technology Services for Microsoft 365 licenses so the cost can be added to the central service model allocation in CTS central services (Step 92J). (Dedicated Cannabis Account - State, General Fund - State, Liquor Revolving Account - State)

Adjustments are made for each agency's share of costs related to the State Data Center. (General Fund - State, Liquor Revolving Account - State, Dedicated Cannabis Account - State)

Adjustments are made for each agency's anticipated share of charges for archives and records management services provided by the Secretary of State's Office. (Liquor Revolving Account - State, Dedicated Cannabis Account - State)

Adjustments are made for each agency's anticipated cost of audits performed by the State Auditor's Office. (Liquor Revolving Account - State, Dedicated Cannabis Account - State)

Adjustments are made for each agency's anticipated cost of legal services provided by the Attorney General's Office. Because legal services expenditures are based on consumption, funding provided in the central service model is not all inclusive. The methodology to estimate consumption has been updated from a three-year average to a two-year average and allows for analysis to incorporate unique agency circumstances. (Dedicated Cannabis Account - State, Liquor Revolving Account - State, General Fund - State)

Adjustments are made for each agency's anticipated cost of hearings performed by the Office of Administrative Hearings. (Dedicated Cannabis Account - State, General Fund - State, Liquor Revolving Account - State)

Adjustments are made to reflect each agency's anticipated share of charges from Consolidated Technology Services (CTS) for the Office of the Chief Information Officer, Office of Cybersecurity, state network, enterprise services, small agency IT services, security gateways, and geospatial imaging services. This amount now includes the total amount for agencies that use the Microsoft 365 shared tenant. See Chapter 11 of the 2023-25 OFM Budget Instructions for allocation methodologies. (Dedicated Cannabis Account - State, General Fund - State, Liquor Revolving Account - State)

Adjustments are made to reflect each agency's anticipated share of charges from the Department of Enterprise Services (DES) for campus rent, parking, contracts, and security; capital project surcharges; financing cost recovery; public and historic facilities; real estate services; risk management services; personnel service rates; the Perry Street and Capitol Campus child care centers; small agency services; and the department's enterprise applications. See Chapter 11 of the 2023-25 OFM Budget Instructions for allocation methodologies. (Dedicated Cannabis Account - State, Liquor Revolving Account - State)

Adjustments are made to reflect each agency's anticipated share of charges for existing statewide applications, the One Washington program, and other central services provided by the Office of Financial Management. See Chapter 11 of the 2023-25 OFM Budget Instructions for allocation methodologies. (General Fund - State, Liquor Revolving Account - State, Dedicated Cannabis Account - State)

A new central service is created to reflect each agency's anticipated share of charges from the Office of the Governor for statewide policy staff and the Office of Equity. (Liquor Revolving Account - State, Dedicated Cannabis Account - State, General Fund - State)