On Friday, Governor Gregoire signed the two-bill revenue package passed by the Legislature earlier this month without veto.

Both bills are expected to generate $757 million in revenue through 2013. Senate Bill 6143 modified excise tax laws to preserve funding for public schools, colleges and universities, as well as other public systems essential for the safety, health, and security of Washington.

House Bill 2493 increased taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products.