Washington § 43.88.180 - When appropriations required or not required.

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§ 43.88.180. When appropriations required or not required.

(1) Appropriations shall not be required for refunds, as provided in RCW 43.88.170, nor in the case of payments other than for administrative expenses, except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, or capital improvements to be made from trust funds specifically created by law to discharge awards, claims, annuities and other liabilities of the state. Said trust funds shall include, but shall not be limited to, the accident fund, medical aid fund, retirement system fund, Washington state patrol retirement fund and unemployment trust fund. Appropriations may be required in the case of public service enterprises defined for the purposes of this section as proprietary functions conducted by an agency of the state. An appropriation may be required to permit payment of obligations by revolving funds, as provided in RCW 43.88.190.
(2) Appropriations are not required for moneys used pursuant to RCW 51.44.200.
[ 2026 c 175 s 7; 1973 1st ex.s. c 100 s 8; 1965 c 8 s 43.88.180. Prior: 1959 c 328 s 18.]

Notes

Intent—Application—2026 c 175: See notes following RCW 51.36.010.

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