This table reflects the 2012 supplemental budget as adopted by the Legislature.

Operating Budget Spending History
(Dollars in Millions)

Biennium

NGF-P*

Federal Stimulus

NGF-P + Stimulus

Total

2001-03

$24,482

$0

$24,482

$44,932

2003-05

$25,579

$0

$25,579

$48,372

2005-07

$30,152

$0

$30,152

$54,265

2007-09

$32,563

$927

$33,490

$60,827

2009-11

$30,279

$2,825

$33,104

$63,460

2011-13**

$31,241

$217

$31,458

$64,232

*Near General Fund State plus Opportunity Pathways account
**Budgeted amount
Source: www.fiscal.wa.gov

We’ll have a full analysis of the updated 2011-13 budget and various structural reforms available in the coming weeks.

Additional Information

Editorial wrap up of budget agreement
Evolution of the 2012 supplemental budget
Budget balance sheet has lawmakers rooting for Spain and increased oil supply
From near last to almost first on state balanced budget requirement
Impact of pension reform deal
Summary of K-12 health insurance bill

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[Reprinted from the Washington Policy Center blog; feature photo credit: Heartlover1717]