Three questions relating to the use and distribution of motor vehicle excise taxes imposed by municipalities and collected by the state for local public transportation under RCW 35.58.272, et seq.; effect of appropriation upon mandatory distribution formula; ability of legislature to provide for different uses of funds by amendment.
So much of § 11, chapter 269, Laws of 1975, 1st Ex. Sess., as provides that not more than $117,016,320 in general fund moneys shall be expended for the continuation of certain specified salary increases for state employees does not have the effect of prohibiting community college faculty and staff who are not covered by chapter 28B.16 RCW from being granted additional pay raises during the 1975-77 biennium in accordance with RCW 28B.50.140(3).
Payment of dues for state membership in the National Guard Association may legally be made if the Adjutant General finds that the service to the National Guard results from such membership.