Commission On Hispanic Affairs - Current Law
RCW 43.115
The Washington State Commission on Hispanic Affairs (CHA) was created by a Governor’s Executive Order and was then established in statute in 1971. CHA fulfills its mandated mission by: identifying and defining issues concerning the rights and needs of Washington’s Hispanic/Latinx community;
advising the Governor and state agencies on the development of relevant policies, plans and programs that affect Hispanic/Latinx residents;
advising the Legislature on issues of concern to Washington’s Hispanic/Latinx community;
and establishing relationships with state agencies, local governments and members of the private sector.
Agency Mission
The Washington State Commission on Hispanic Affairs improves public policy development and the delivery of government services to the Hispanic/Latinx community.
| Request | 2,540,000 |
|---|---|
| Net change from current biennium | (342,000) Decrease |
| Percent change from current biennium | (11.9%) Decrease |
Operating Budget: Summary
Appropriated Funds
| 2023-25 Appropriations | Appropriated Funds | Expenditures | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | Estimated Balance | 2021-23 Actual | 2023-25 Estimated | 2025-27 Proposed | |
| 2,882,000 | General Fund - State | 1,025,595 | 2,882,000 | 2,540,000 | |
| Pension Funding Stabilization Acct - State | |||||
| 2,882,000 | Total Appropriated Funds | 1,025,595 | 2,882,000 | 2,540,000 | |
Non-Appropriated Funds
Operating Budget: Program Summary
| Program Title | Actual | Estimated | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actual | Estimated | Estimated | Proposed | Proposed | |
| Annual Total | 533,745 | 1,409,100 | 510,481 | 1,269,000 | 1,271,000 |
Operating Budget: Change from Preceding Biennium
| Actual | Estimated | Proposed | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | Percent | Amount | Percent | Amount | Percent |
| 174,915 | 20.6% | 893,986 | 87.2% | 620,419 | 32.3% |
Employment Summary
| Actual | Estimated | Proposed | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 Actual | 2023-24 Estimated | 2024-25 Estimated | 2025-26 Proposed | 2026-27 Proposed | |
| FTE Staff Years | 2.9 | 6.1 | 7.2 | 8.5 | 8.5 |
