SB 874 West Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Supplemental appropriation to Department of Human Services, fund 0403

SB 874 is a supplemental budget bill that increases funding for West Virginia's Department of Human Services, Division of Human Services. It adds $1.6 million for staff costs (Personal Services) and nearly $3.8 million for operational expenses (Current Expenses) using unappropriated general revenue funds. The bill supplements the existing fiscal year 2026 budget without creating new taxes or policies. This funding supports the agency's ongoing operations during the 2026 fiscal year.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Jun 2026
Introduced Feb 9, 2026 Signed Jun 25, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduced Version Enrolled Version · 1 edit · Mar 19, 2026
MINOR
The bill was converted from an 'Introduced' draft to an 'Enrolled' final version, indicating it has passed both legislative chambers and is ready for the Governor's signature. The core policy content regarding the appropriation of funds to the Division of Human Services remains substantively unchanged, though the final version includes standard legal certification language and signature lines for the Clerks, Senate President, House Speaker, and Governor.
Scope change
The bill's scope and applicability remain unchanged; it continues to authorize supplemental appropriations for the Division of Human Services for fiscal year 2026.
TECHNICAL

The document format was updated from a draft introduction to a final enrolled version, adding certification statements and signature lines required for the bill to become law.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 11, 2026 · House of Delegates Mar 13, 2026

How they voted

330
Passed
Total votes 33
Mar 11, 2026
D Democratic2
2 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican31
31 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
32
Key actions
6
Committee
2
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 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed House (Roll No. 586)
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate (Roll No. 451)
upper
Mar 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported do pass
upper
Feb 9, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
Feb 9, 2026
Committee
To Finance
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

Sponsors