Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateWashingtonIntroduced
SB 5998: Making 2025-2027 fiscal biennium supplemental operating appropriations.
June Robinson
SB 5998 status: Introduced — Effective date 4/1/2026 (updated Apr 1, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
50OUT OF 100
Score:50/100 civic fit — mixed
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:High Impact 85/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill adjusts supplemental operating appropriations for the state's 2025-2027 fiscal biennium.
Who is affected
State government agencies, public service beneficiaries, and the general taxpayer base.
Requirements and enforcement
The bill establishes funding levels for various state programs.
Costs and funding
The total financial impact is defined by the supplemental appropriations included, which are not currently detailed in the source.
When it takes effect
Effective 4/1/2026, governing the remainder of the 2025-2027 biennium.
Potential benefits
Provides necessary fiscal adjustments to ensure state programs continue operating through the biennium.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential for funding gaps in critical services and lack of transparency regarding specific allocation changes.
What is still unknown
Specific line-item spending amounts and the specific programs targeted for adjustment are not stated in the available source.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Enables continued funding for government administrative functions
- Provides fiscal resources for state-level program maintenance
- Supports ongoing operational expenses during the biennium
Risks
- Introduces uncertainty regarding long-term fiscal stability
- Potential for reallocation away from specific economic sectors
- Increased risk of budget deficits if spending exceeds projections
Society
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Maintains support for existing community social programs
- Ensures continuity of public-facing state services
- Allows for targeted resource adjustments to meet social needs
Risks
- Risk of funding reductions for vital community services
- Budget priority shifts can negatively impact underserved groups
- Inherent volatility in state-level social policy funding
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Subject to legislative review processes in the Senate
- Public transparency required through the budget act process
- Establishes a formal record of state financial priorities
Risks
- Complexity of budget items may limit public comprehension
- Potential for reduced oversight in supplemental adjustments
- Risk of lobbying influence in appropriation decisions
Public Health & Safety
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Provides funding for health-related state administrative services
- Maintains core safety infrastructure within state agencies
- Allows for adjustments to support health-service staffing
Risks
- Potential for funding gaps in essential health programs
- Risk of diverting safety resources to administrative costs
- Challenges in maintaining service standards under budget shifts
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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OpenStates
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Low
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Analysis basis
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