House Republican budget leads discuss caucus priorities for the 2024 legislative session

In the videos below, House Republican leads for the operating, transportation and capital budgets discuss caucus priorities for the upcoming legislative session that starts on January 8. State representatives are in Olympia for Committee Assembly Days December 4-5.

Rep. Chris Corry, R-Yakima, is ranking Republican on the House Appropriations Committee. The operating budget funds K-12 education, higher education, corrections, human services, and other government operations. It is funded by state taxes (sales tax, property tax, and B&O tax), federal funds, tuition, and other sources.

Rep. Andrew Barkis, R-Olympia, is ranking Republican on the House Transportation Committee. The transportation budget funds capital projects, operating programs, and debt service. It is funded by fuel taxes, license fees, tolls, bonds, and federal dollars.

Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, is ranking Republican on the House Capital Budget Committee. The capital budget funds K-12 school construction, higher education facilities, mental and behavioral health, the Public Works Assistance Account, housing, and community projects. It is funded by general obligation bonds, dedicated cash accounts, federal funds, and financing contracts.

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