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The Senate Ways and Means Committee is the primary fiscal committee for the Washington State Senate. The Committee has responsibility for developing operating and capital budgets and tax and pension policy.

The Senate Ways and Means Committee is served by a nonpartisan staff of 16 full-time employees. Committee staff assist all members of the Senate with respect to operating and capital budget proposals, tax and pension policy, and other matters having a fiscal impact on the state. Committee staff also review and analyze legislation with a fiscal impact and conduct revenue and budget studies.

Senate Ways and Means Committee staff are part of Senate Committee Services, the organization which provides nonpartisan staff services for all standing committees of the Washington State Senate.

(Please note: This general description should not be considered the definitive listing of issues considered by this committee.)

Committee Meeting Documents/Electronic Bill Book (EBB)

Draft Bills (or proposed substitutes/striking amendments) to be Heard in Committee:

Highlights

2012 Supplemental Operating Budget Documents: Summary, Agency Detail & Recommendation Summary, 3ESHB 2127Enacted Supplemental Operating Budget 2012

Striking Amendment to Senate Bill 6612

Senate Alternative Striking Amendment Documents

Senate Chair's Proposed 2012 Supplemental Operating Budget

Senate Chair's Proposed 2012 Supplemental Capital Budget

2012 Early Action Supplemental Operating Budget Appropriations Bill

2012 Early Action Summary Document

Overview of Governor Gregoire's 2012 Supplemental Operating Budget Proposal

Publications

   Recent Reports and Publications