It is the intent of the legislature that:

     In making appropriations from the state's general fund to institutions of higher education, each appropriation shall conform to the following:

     (1) The appropriation shall not be reduced by the amount of operating fees revenue estimated to be collected from students enrolled at the state-funded enrollment level specified in the omnibus biennial operating appropriations act;

     (2) The appropriation shall not be reduced by the amount of operating fees revenue collected from students enrolled above the state-funded level specified in the omnibus biennial operating appropriations act; and

     (3) The general fund state appropriation shall not be reduced by the amount of operating fees revenue collected as a result of waiving less operating fees revenue than the amounts authorized under RCW 28B.15.910. State general fund appropriations shall not be provided for revenue foregone as a result of or for waivers granted under RCW 28B.15.915.

[2003 c 232 § 3; 2000 c 152 § 2; 1999 c 309 § 932; 1995 1st sp.s. c 9 § 3; 1993 c 379 § 205.]

NOTES:

     Finding -- Intent -- 2003 c 232: See note following RCW 28B.15.031.

     Severability -- Effective date -- 1999 c 309: See notes following RCW 41.06.152.

     Intent -- Purpose -- Effective date -- 1995 1st sp.s. c 9: See notes following RCW 28B.15.031.

     Intent -- Severability -- Effective date -- 1993 c 379: See notes following RCW 28B.10.029.