Budget & Taxes (State Budget)

in committee · West Virginia · Senate Feb 6, 2026

SB 789: Supplemental appropriation to Department of Agriculture, fund 1413

Senate Bill 789 allocates additional funds from unappropriated balances to the West Virginia Department of Agriculture's Capital Improvements Fund (Fund 1413, Fiscal Year 2026). It increases specific budget items for capital projects, including $750,000 for repairs, $1.15 million for equipment, $490,000 for current expenses, $2.33 million for buildings, and $280,000 for other assets. The bill directly affects the Department of Agriculture's ability to fund ongoing capital improvement projects during the 2026 fiscal year. This is a procedural budget adjustment, not a new policy, using existing unspent funds to supplement existing appropriations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $4.9 million in supplemental funds for Department of Agriculture capital projects, directly increasing government spending on public infrastructure. This enhances budget appropriations for essential state services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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passed · West Virginia · Senate Feb 19, 2026

SB 756: Extending authority to state spending units

SB 756 allows state spending units (like departments and agencies) to use "best value procurement" when they determine it benefits the state, expanding an existing authority previously limited to the purchasing director. This method requires selecting bids based on total value - including lifetime costs, technical merit, past performance, and quality - not just the lowest price. The bill specifies that awards must go to the highest-scoring qualified bidder whose proposal is deemed most advantageous in writing, while excluding government construction contracts. It does not create new spending but changes how existing procurement decisions are made across state agencies.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesPromotes fiscal responsibility by requiring best value procurement (not lowest price), reducing long-term costs for state spending units under Finance/Administration.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds Procurement State Budget

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signed · West Virginia · House of Delegates Aug 13, 2026

HB 5317: Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Commerce - Division of Natural Resources from the Unappropriated Surplus Balance.

HB 5317 allocates $20 million from West Virginia's unappropriated surplus funds to the Department of Commerce's Division of Natural Resources for fiscal year 2026. This supplemental funding specifically supports capital outlay, repairs, and equipment within the Division's existing budget (Fund 0265). It does not create new programs or change policy, but rather uses leftover state funds to address operational needs for natural resource management. The bill directly affects the Division of Natural Resources' ability to maintain infrastructure and equipment during the 2026 fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $20M from unappropriated surplus to fund operational needs (repairs, equipment) for natural resources division, directly supporting budget utilization without tax changes or policy shifts.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAllocates $20M to Division of Natural Resources for operational needs, directly supporting natural resource management and conservation efforts within existing budget.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Feb 6, 2026

HB 5318: Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Commerce - State Parks and Recreation Endowment Fund from Special Revenue.

HB 5318 increases funding for West Virginia's state parks and recreation operations by supplementing existing budget lines. It adds $12,000 to "Current Expenses" (raising the total to $25,000) and $6.43 million to "Other Assets" (raising the total to $6.5 million) within the Department of Commerce's State Parks and Recreation Endowment Fund. This bill uses unappropriated funds from the 2026 fiscal year to cover these increases, directly affecting the Division of Natural Resources' park management. The change is purely procedural, adjusting budget allocations without creating new policies or programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases state parks funding by $6.43M from unappropriated funds, advancing public recreation services and fiscal responsibility.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentIncreases funding for state parks and recreation operations, directly supporting natural resource conservation and park management under the Division of Natural Resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Parks & Recreation

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signed · West Virginia · Senate Jun 25, 2026

SB 830: Supplemental Appropriation to Department of Human Services, fund 0488

SB 830 adds $7.77 million to the Department of Human Services' Adoption program (fund 0488), $19.69 million to Foster Care (fund 0489), and $1 million to Adult Services (fund 0492) for fiscal year 2026. It uses unappropriated surplus funds from the State General Revenue Fund, as identified in the Governor's 2026 budget document. The bill directly affects these three DHS bureaus by providing additional funding for their existing programs without changing eligibility or service requirements. This is a procedural budget adjustment, not a new policy.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $28.46M in surplus funds to DHS programs without tax changes, directly funding essential human services per budget appropriations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue State Budget

in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Mar 11, 2026

HB 5284: Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Human Services-Adoption, Foster Care, and Adult Services from the Unappropriated Surplus Balance

HB 5284 is a supplemental budget bill that allocates $7.77 million from unappropriated surplus funds to the Department of Human Services' Adoption program (Fund 0488), $19.69 million to Foster Care (Fund 0489), and $1 million to Adult Services (Fund 0492) for fiscal year 2026. It directly affects these specific state programs by adding new funding line items to their existing budgets using leftover state revenue. The bill does not create new programs or policies but redirects available surplus funds to support ongoing services for foster youth, adoption placements, and adult social services. This is a routine fiscal adjustment, not a policy change.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $28.46M surplus funds to essential human services programs (Adoption, Foster Care, Adult Services), strengthening state budget allocation without tax changes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue State Budget

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in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Mar 11, 2026

HB 5299: Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Homeland Security - Correctional Units from the Unappropriated Surplus Balance.

HB 5299 adds $84,600 to the medical expenses fund for correctional facilities under West Virginia's Department of Homeland Security (specifically the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation). This supplemental appropriation uses unspent money from the state's General Revenue fund surplus, as identified in the Governor's 2026 budget. The funds are designated solely for inmate medical care during fiscal year 2026 (ending June 30, 2026) and do not create new programs or alter existing laws. This is a routine budget adjustment reallocating existing unappropriated funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $84,600 from unspent surplus for inmate medical care, funding an essential correctional service within state budget.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill allocates $84,600 for inmate medical care in correctional facilities, directly funding a necessary corrections service within the criminal justice system.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $84,600 specifically for inmate medical care in correctional facilities, directly funding healthcare services without restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue State Budget Corrections

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in committee · West Virginia · Senate Feb 6, 2026

SB 818: Supplemental appropriation to Executive Civil Contingent Fund, fund 0105

This bill adds a $10 million supplemental appropriation to the Governor’s Office Civil Contingent Fund (fund 0105) for fiscal year 2026, specifically designated for "Flood Resiliency - Surplus." The funds will be transferred directly to the Flood Resiliency Trust Fund (fund 1070) as specified in the bill. It adjusts the state budget by reallocating an unappropriated surplus balance identified in the Governor’s budget document. This is a procedural budget amendment affecting state fund allocation, not a new policy or direct service for residents.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill reallocates unappropriated surplus to fund flood resiliency via budget amendment, directly supporting state program funding within fiscal management.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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signed · West Virginia · House of Delegates Aug 13, 2026

HB 5288: Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Agriculture-West Virginia Spay Neuter Assistance Fund from Special Revenue

HB 5288 provides additional funding to West Virginia's existing Spay Neuter Assistance Fund, which helps low-income pet owners cover spaying and neutering costs for their animals. The bill supplements an unappropriated balance from the 2026 fiscal year budget to increase the fund's allocation without changing program eligibility or requirements. This is a procedural funding adjustment, not a new policy, and directly supports the state's veterinary assistance program for pet sterilization. The fund operates under West Virginia Code Chapter 19, continuing existing services for qualifying residents.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases funding for public veterinary assistance program via supplemental appropriation without changing eligibility.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

passed · West Virginia · Senate Feb 19, 2026

SB 824: Supplementary appropriation to Department of Veterans' Assistance, fund 6703

This bill provides $25,800 in additional funding from unspent state funds to the Department of Veterans' Assistance for building maintenance and repairs under the Veterans’ Facilities Support Fund (Fund 6703). It directly affects veterans' facilities by supplementing existing resources for facility upkeep, using a balance remaining unappropriated for fiscal year 2026. The funding is drawn from the existing $1,800,000 balance in the fund, not new money. The bill was introduced at the Governor’s request to support veterans' infrastructure needs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates existing unspent funds to veterans' facility maintenance, supporting essential program funding under budget management.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransFunds veterans' facility maintenance using unspent balances, directly supporting infrastructure upkeep for veterans' services per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Memorials & Recognition Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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