Supplemental appropriation to Department of Human Services

SB 778 is a supplemental budget bill that increases existing funding for five specific divisions within West Virginia's Department of Human Services. It provides additional funds for staff and operations in the Office of the Commissioner, Child Protective Services, Social Services, Adult Protective Services, and Youth Service case worker units for fiscal year 2025. The bill supplements current appropriations (not creating new programs) by raising budgeted amounts for personal services, employee benefits, and current expenses in these divisions. It directly affects frontline case workers and their ability to deliver services within these bureaus. The bill was introduced on March 17, 2025, and referred to the Senate Finance Committee.