Budget & Taxes (Appropriations)

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

HB 5693: Supplemental appropriation, Department of Tourism Revenue

This bill directs the West Virginia Legislature to move approximately $4.5 million in unspent funds from the Department of Tourism's 2021 budget into the state's general surplus account, where the money becomes available for future use. The legislation then allocates that same amount to the Department of Tourism's Division of Culture and History for the 2026 fiscal year, specifically for capital projects and maintenance needs. The bill affects the state's budget management by reassigning leftover money from one tourism-related fund to another within the same department, ensuring the funds remain available for approved government spending.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill reallocates unspent funds to support Department of Tourism's Division of Culture and History for capital projects and maintenance, strengthening fiscal management and funding essential programs.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Government Spending

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

HB 5690: Supplemental appropriation, Adjutant General

This bill directs the West Virginia General Assembly to transfer $4,025,000 from the state's unappropriated surplus funds to the Adjutant General's budget for fiscal year 2026. The money is specifically designated for the Armory Board Transfer, which supports the state militia's operations and facility management. This supplemental appropriation increases the existing budget allocation for the Adjutant General's office without creating new spending categories. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage and uses general revenue funds already available in the state treasury.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides supplemental appropriation of $4.025M to Adjutant General for state militia operations, directly increasing funding for government programs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue

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

HB 5692: Supplemental appropriation, State Road Fund

This bill provides additional funding from the State Road Fund to the West Virginia Department of Transportation's Division of Highways for the 2026 fiscal year. It authorizes the use of unappropriated money already available in the state treasury to supplement existing budget allocations for road maintenance and construction projects. The legislation does not create new spending categories but rather increases the amount of money designated for the department's current operational fund. Once passed, the additional funds become available for the department to allocate toward its approved highway and infrastructure initiatives during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides additional funding for state road maintenance and construction, directly strengthening budget allocation for public infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill provides additional funding to State Road Fund for road maintenance and construction projects, directly supporting transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Roads & Highways

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

HB 5689: Supplemental appropriation, Department of Homeland Security

This bill directs the West Virginia Legislature to allocate surplus state funds to the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2026. The appropriation specifically supports the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation within the department, funding information technology services and special services for correctional units. The legislation uses existing unappropriated surplus money from the State Fund's General Revenue rather than creating new revenue sources. This action increases the available budget for these specific correctional facility operations during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates surplus state funds to Department of Homeland Security for corrections IT services, increasing funding for public services without creating new revenue.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill allocates surplus funds to Department of Homeland Security's Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation for IT and special services, strengthening correctional operations.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill allocates surplus funds to DHS for IT services in correctional facilities, directly funding technology infrastructure and services.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue Corrections

in committee · West Virginia · Senate Mar 11, 2026

SB 1084: Supplemental appropriation to Department of Tourism, fund 5450

This bill adjusts state funding for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by moving $8,051.62 from the Department of Human Services to the Department of Tourism. The transferred money will be used to support the Women's Suffragist Monument project under the Division of Culture and History. The legislation expires unused funds from one agency and reallocates them to another without changing the overall budget amount. This is a financial adjustment between state departments rather than a new program or policy initiative.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill reallocates existing funds to support a cultural monument project, representing a fiscal adjustment that maintains budget integrity while funding public programs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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

HB 5691: Supplemental appropriation, Department of Health

This bill moves approximately $2.98 million from the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Recovery Fund to the Department of Health's general revenue account for fiscal year 2026. The transfer is intended to support the Department of Health's Tobacco Education Program, which is designated under fund 0407 and organization 0506. The legislation expires the surplus funds in the original account and creates a new appropriation line item to allocate the money to the health department. This action is part of the state's regular budget process for managing unappropriated surplus balances within the State Fund, General Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill transfers funds to support Department of Health's Tobacco Education Program, increasing funding for public health services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue

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

HB 5694: Supplemental appropriation to Department of Education, fund 0313.

This bill provides additional funding to the West Virginia Department of Education for fiscal year 2026 by allocating money from the state's unappropriated surplus revenue. The legislation directly affects the State Board of Education and State Department of Education by supplementing their existing budget appropriations. Key provisions include specific funding allocations for various programs such as teacher retirement, child nutrition, technology modernization, scholarship programs, and special education services. The bill amends the state budget act to formalize these financial transfers from the general revenue fund to the education department's designated fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides additional funding to Department of Education for fiscal year 2026, directly advancing budget appropriations and strengthening public education services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides additional funding to Department of Education for teacher retirement, child nutrition, technology modernization, and scholarship programs.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill allocates funding for technology modernization programs within the Department of Education, indicating support for advancing technology infrastructure.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue State Budget Special Education Student Financial Aid Teachers

in committee · West Virginia · Senate Feb 9, 2026

SB 847: Supplemental Appropriation to Department of Human Services, fund 0489

This bill (SB 847) redirects $70,099 from an unappropriated surplus balance in West Virginia’s General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services’ Foster Care program (fund 0489). The funds will be transferred to the "Bring Them Home Fund" for use during fiscal year 2026. It does not create new spending but reallocates existing unspent funds to support foster care services. The bill affects foster care programs administered by the Department of Human Services, ensuring funds are available for operational needs during the 2026 fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects $70k surplus funds to foster care program, funding essential public service without new spending.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue

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signed · West Virginia · Senate Jun 25, 2026

SB 841: Supplemental Appropriation to State Board of Education, fund 3951

SB 841 adds $30,498 to the State Board of Education's fund 3951 for the Hope Scholarship Program, using an unappropriated surplus from lottery net profits. This supplemental appropriation allocates existing lottery revenue - specifically from the surplus balance not included in the initial budget - to fund the Hope Scholarship Program during fiscal year 2026. The bill does not change the program's eligibility or structure but provides additional funding for student scholarships. The funds are designated for expenditure before June 30, 2026, as part of the state's budget process.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates existing lottery surplus to fund Hope Scholarship Program, increasing public education funding without new taxes or program changes.92% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAdds $30,498 to Hope Scholarship Program via lottery surplus, increasing funding for student scholarships without altering eligibility, directly supporting educational access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Government Spending State Budget Student Financial Aid

signed · West Virginia · Senate Jun 25, 2026

SB 826: Supplementary appropriation to Division of Natural Resources, fund 3211

SB 826 is a supplementary appropriation bill that increases funding for the State Parks and Recreation Endowment Fund (fund 3211) within the Division of Natural Resources for fiscal year 2026. It raises current expenses from $13,000 to $25,000 and other assets from $69,000 to $6,500,000. This directly provides additional resources for managing West Virginia's state parks, including operations and facility maintenance during the 2026 fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases funding for state parks operations/maintenance via supplementary appropriation, directly advancing public service funding within budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill increases funding for State Parks and Recreation Endowment Fund to enhance park operations and maintenance, directly supporting environmental conservation and natural resource management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Parks & Recreation