Senate approves $59.2 billion biennial budget

The Journal of Olympia, Lacey & Tumwater Presents The Daily Legislative Report, covering The 2021 Washington State Legislature.

• Senate Lawmakers debated Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5092, the $59.2 billion operating budget for the 2021-23 biennium.
• This covers the operating expenses of state government, its agencies and programs in the omnibus legislation.
• The Senate approved the bill 27-22, which moves onto the House for its consideration.

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