Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Human Services-Division of Human Services from the Unappropriated Balance
HB 5278 is a supplemental budget bill that increases existing funding for the West Virginia Department of Human Services' Division of Human Services (fund 0403, organization 0511) for fiscal year 2026. It specifically adds $1,630,466 to "Personal Services and Employee Benefits" and $3,846,107 to "Current Expenses" from the state's unappropriated general revenue balance. This bill directly affects the Division of Human Services' operational budget, allowing it to cover personnel costs and ongoing expenses without new taxes or policy changes. The funding adjustment uses money already set aside but not allocated in the Governor's initial budget for FY2026.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2026
Last action Mar 11, 2026
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10
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Committee
3
Mar 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Do pass
lower
Feb 6, 2026
Committee
To House Finance
lower
Feb 6, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Feb 6, 2026
Committee
To Finance
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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