SB 786 West Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Supplemental appropriation to Department of Human Services, fund 5094

SB 786 is a routine budget adjustment that reallocates $1,810,238 within the Department of Human Services' Child Support Enforcement Fund (Fund 5094, Fiscal Year 2026). It shifts existing funds by decreasing one budget line item while increasing the "Personal Services and Employee Benefits" allocation to support the department's ongoing operations. The bill does not create new programs or change eligibility rules - it simply uses an unappropriated balance to maintain current staffing levels for child support enforcement services. This procedural bill affects the Department of Human Services' internal budgeting but has no direct impact on citizens or new policy implementation.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Jun 2026
Introduced Feb 6, 2026 Signed Jun 24, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduced Version Enrolled Version · 3 edits · Mar 19, 2026
MINOR
The bill transitioned from a draft introduction to a final enrolled version, incorporating standard legislative formatting, official signatures, and a corrected funding line item. The primary substantive change is the reorganization of the appropriation table, which now explicitly lists a new 'Personal Services and Employee Benefits' category with a specific dollar amount, replacing the previous generic 'Current Expenses' entry.
Scope change
The scope of the bill remains unchanged; it continues to authorize a supplementary appropriation for the Department of Human Services' Child Support Enforcement Fund for fiscal year 2026.
FISCAL

The funding table was modified to replace the generic 'Current Expenses' line item with a specific 'Personal Services and Employee Benefits' category, clarifying exactly how the appropriated funds will be utilized.

TECHNICAL

The text added standard enrolled bill elements, including certification signatures from the Clerks of the Senate and House, the Governor's signature line, and official enactment dates, transforming the document from a draft to a final law.

Removed draft-specific headers, committee referral notes, and navigation links that were present in the introduced version but are not part of the final legal text.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 18, 2026 · House of Delegates Mar 12, 2026

How they voted

300
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 33
Feb 18, 2026
D Democratic2
2 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican31
28 Yea 3
90% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
35
Key actions
7
Committee
5
Mar 19, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor 3/19/2026
upper
Mar 14, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - House Journal
lower
Mar 14, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - Senate Journal
upper
Mar 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed House (Roll No. 448)
lower
Mar 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Do pass
lower
Feb 19, 2026
Committee
To House Finance
lower
Feb 19, 2026
Committee
To Finance
lower
Feb 19, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Feb 18, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate (Roll No. 125)
upper
Feb 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported do pass
upper
Feb 6, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
Feb 6, 2026
Committee
To Finance
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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