Relating to “unencumbered” special revenue accounts to be surrendered to general revenue under certain circumstances
HB 4427 amends West Virginia law to require state agencies to transfer 25% of funds from "unencumbered" special revenue accounts - those with no activity (receiving or disbursing) for a period - to the General Revenue Fund. It directly affects state agencies managing special accounts (e.g., for education, infrastructure, or specific programs) that hold dormant funds. The key provision mandates this transfer after accounts remain inactive, ensuring unused funds support broader state spending rather than sitting idle. This policy change focuses on reallocating unspent resources without specifying new program requirements or impacts on beneficiaries.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2026
Last action Jan 29, 2026
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Committee
3
Jan 29, 2026
Committee
To House Revenue
lower
Jan 16, 2026
Committee
To House Finance
lower
Jan 16, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Jan 16, 2026
Committee
To Finance
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Marty Gearheart
RRepublican
Co
Eric Brooks
RRepublican
Co
Jim Butler
RRepublican
Co
Ray Canterbury
RRepublican
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