Budget & Taxes (Appropriations)

in committee · West Virginia · Senate Feb 9, 2026

SB 876: Supplemental appropriation to Department of Health Facilities, fund 0412

SB 876 allocates supplemental funds from West Virginia's unappropriated surplus to three state hospitals: $1 million for Welch Community Hospital, $3.4 million for William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital, and $4.3 million for Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital. The funds are designated specifically for capital improvements, repairs, and equipment at these facilities during the 2026 fiscal year. This appropriation directly affects the operational capacity of these three hospitals by providing resources for infrastructure maintenance. As a procedural supplemental bill, it reallocates existing surplus funds without creating new policy or affecting broader populations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $8.7M from surplus for hospital capital improvements, increasing public health funding under budget appropriations.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $8.7M for hospital capital improvements, directly funding facility upgrades to enhance healthcare delivery and operational capacity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Hospitals

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

HB 5308: Supplemental Appropriation to the State Board of Education - Hope Scholarship Program from Lottery Surplus.

HB 5308 adds $30,498 in funding from the state lottery surplus to the Hope Scholarship Program for fiscal year 2026. This supplemental appropriation uses an unappropriated surplus balance identified in the Governor’s budget document to support the program’s existing operations. The bill does not change eligibility, program rules, or student benefits - only increasing available funds for scholarships. It was introduced in the West Virginia House of Delegates on February 6, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesUses lottery surplus to increase funding for scholarship program without altering eligibility, directly supporting fiscal allocation for public education.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAdds $30,498 in lottery surplus funding to Hope Scholarship Program, increasing available funds without changing eligibility or benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Student Financial Aid

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

HB 5305: Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Human Services from Federal Funds.

HB 5305 is a routine funding measure that adds $1,373,097 to existing medical services funding and $37,000,000 to medical services administrative costs for West Virginia's Department of Human Services. It uses unspent federal funds from the 2026 fiscal year (ending June 30, 2026) to supplement current appropriations, specifically for programs under Fund 8722. This bill does not create new services or change eligibility; it simply allocates additional existing federal funds to ongoing medical services operations. The bill was introduced on February 6, 2026, and referred to the House Finance Committee.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $37M in federal funds to supplement existing medical services funding, advancing essential program financing without new state taxes or spending cuts.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $37M to medical services administrative costs and $1.37M to medical services funding using federal funds, strengthening existing healthcare program financing without eligibility changes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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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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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

signed · West Virginia · Senate Jun 25, 2026

SB 871: Supplemental appropriation to State Board of Education, fund 3517

SB 871 allocates $12.66 million from West Virginia's Excess Lottery Fund to the Hope Scholarship Program for fiscal year 2026. This supplemental appropriation adds a new funding line (Fund 3517) to the State Board of Education's budget, directing unappropriated lottery surplus funds toward scholarship payments. The bill does not change program eligibility, rules, or structure - it only provides additional funding for existing scholarship disbursements. It is a procedural budget adjustment, not a new policy.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $12.66M from lottery surplus to existing scholarship program, funding essential education services without changing rules or taxes, aligning with fiscal responsibility and program funding indicators.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $12.66M from lottery funds to Hope Scholarship Program, increasing funding for educational access without altering program structure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations School Funding Student Financial Aid

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 875: Supplemental appropriation to Department of Commerce, fund 8703

SB 875 supplements the 2026 budget for the West Virginia Department of Commerce's Division of Forestry (fund 8703) by adding $250,000 for personal services and $500,000 for current expenses. The funds come from unappropriated federal money remaining for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. This bill directly affects the Division of Forestry's budget allocation, increasing its available funding for staff costs and operational needs during the 2026 fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases budget for Forestry Division's staff and operations using unappropriated federal funds, directly funding public service needs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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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