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Introduction
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 non-partisan staff services for all standing committees of the Washington State Senate.
Recent Fiscal Reports and Publications
Final 2009-11 (including 2009 Supplemental) Biennial Operating Budget - As Passed the Legislature (April 25, 2009)
Senate Ways & Means Overview
Senate Ways & Means Statewide Summary & Agency Detail
2009-11 Operating Budget Bill - ESHB 1244
Budget Three Way Final Comparison
Final 2009-11 (including 2009 Supplemental) Biennial Capital Budget - As Passed the Legislature (April 25, 2009)
2009-11 Final Capital Budget Project List
2009-11 Capital Budget Bill - ESHB 1216
Ways & Means Budget Guides
2009 Citizen's Guide to the Budget
A resource for citizens, members of the Senate, their staff, and other interested persons to provide a clear and simple overview of the state budget and state revenues.
2009 Citizen's Guide to K-12 Finance
A resource for citizens, members of the Senate, their staff, and other interested persons to provide a clear and simple overview of K-12 Finance.
2009 Legislative Guide to Washington State Property Taxes
A resource for citizens, members of the Senate, their staff, and other interested persons to provide a clear and simple overview of property taxes.