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BUDGET AND POLICY HIGHLIGHTS
Contents
Introduction
Budget Terms and Definitions
1997-99 Balance Sheet - Governor's Proposed
Budget
Budget Driven Revenue and Other Legislation
Adjustments to the Initiative 601 Expenditure
Limit
PART I: BUDGET OVERVIEW
Highlights of the Governor's 1997-99 Budget Recommendations
1997-99 Operating Budget
1997-99 Capital Budget
Highlights of the Governor's 1997 Supplemental Budget Plan
Caseload/Enrollment
Emergency Response
Replacement of Federal Programs
Investment in School Construction and the Arts
Other Expenses
PART II: FINANCIAL OUTLOOK AND KEY BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS
Washington's Financial Outlook and Key Budget Considerations
Federal Funding Reductions
Estimated Federal Budget Impacts on Washington
State
Economic and Revenue Projections
Tax Policies
Initiative 601 Spending Limits
General Fund-State Expenditures and Reserves
State Staffing Levels
Compensation
Performance Measures
PART III: FUNCTIONAL AREA SUMMARIES
Washington State Agencies by Functional Area
K-12 Education
Higher Education
Department of Social and Health Services
Supplemental Security Income
Food Stamps
Temporary Aid for Needy Families
Child Care
Children's Services Enhancements
Juvenile Justice
Domestic Violence
Drug and Alcohol Programs
Medical Assistance
Aging and Adult Services
Other Initiatives
Department of Corrections
Human Services
Health Services Account
Employment and Training Trust Fund
Department of Health
Governmental Operations
Year 2000 Conversion
Disaster Relief
Headstart/ECEAP
Other Measures
Natural Resources
Watershed Management
Puget Sound Water Quality Plan Implementation
Oil Spill Prevention and Response
Flood Preparedness and Assistance
Capital Budget
Key Priorities
Capital Plan by Functional Areas
ATTACHMENT: SUMMARIES BY AGENCY
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