(1) The K-20 technology account is hereby created in the state treasury. The department of information services shall deposit into the account moneys received from legislative appropriations, gifts, grants, and endowments for the buildout and installation of the K-20 telecommunication system. The account shall be subject to appropriation and may be expended solely for the K-20 telecommunication system. Disbursements from the account shall be on authorization of the director of the department of information services with approval of the board.

     (2) During the 2003-2005 biennium, the legislature may transfer moneys from the K-20 technology account to the state general fund such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance of the account.

[2004 c 276 § 909; 1999 c 285 § 9; 1997 c 180 § 2; 1996 c 137 § 7. Formerly RCW 28D.02.060.]

NOTES:

     Severability -- Effective date -- 2004 c 276: See notes following RCW 43.330.167.

     Effective date -- 1997 c 180: See note following RCW 43.105.835.

     Effective date -- 1996 c 137: "Sections 1 through 11 and 13 through 15 of this act are necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect immediately [March 25, 1996]." [1996 c 137 § 19.]

     Application -- 1996 c 137: "Nothing in this act shall prevent the ongoing maintenance and operation of existing telecommunications and information systems or programs." [1996 c 137 § 20.]