The purpose of the House of Representatives is to initiate legislation affecting public policy, act on legislation proposed in the Senate, provide for the levying and collecting of taxes and other revenue to support state government and to assist local governments, and appropriate funds for these purposes.
Agency Mission
As stewards of the public trust, guided by our state Constitution, the Washington state House of Representatives establishes laws and policies to protect individual rights, provide quality education and other essential services, facilitate economic growth and preserve quality of life for current and future citizens.
Request
92,754,000
Net change from current biennium
5,138,000 Increase
Percent change from current biennium
5.9% Increase
Operating Budget: Summary
Appropriated Funds
2019-21 Appropriations
Appropriated Funds
Expenditures
Amount
Estimated Balance
2017-19 Actual
2019-21 Estimated
2021-23 Proposed
84,534,000
General Fund - State
64,974,657
84,534,000
89,541,000
3,082,000
Motor Vehicle Account - State
2,120,000
3,082,000
3,213,000
4,266,000
4,266,000
Pension Funding Stabilization Acct - State
4,280,000
91,882,000
4,266,000
Total Appropriated Funds
71,374,657
87,616,000
92,754,000
Non-Appropriated Funds
2019-21 Non-Appropriated Funds
Expenditures
Amount
Balance
Non-Apropriated Funds
2017-19 Actual
2019-21 Estimated
2021-23 Proposed
Gina Grant Bull Mem Leg Page Schol - Nonappropriated