Bill > HB1108

This bill makes supplemental 2017-2019 operating appropriations for the state. The key provisions include: - Increasing funding for various state agency operations, including the courts, public defense, public safety, natural resources, and education programs. - Providing additional funding for mental health treatment, housing, and other community-based services aimed at reducing the use of state psychiatric hospitals. - Increasing funding for public school staff compensation, including teachers, administrators, and classified staff. The bill includes updated salary allocations and regionalization factors. - Expanding funding for special education programs, including increasing the special education excess cost multiplier. - Providing additional funding for transitional bilingual and learning assistance programs. Overall, the bill makes adjustments to maintain and enhance state-funded services and programs, with a focus on increasing investments in K-12 education as required by the state Supreme Court's McCleary decision.

Budget and Finance

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1108&Year=2019&Initiative=false