Sen. Mike Woelfel

Maddy summaryThis bill increases funding for West Virginia's Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) by adding $422,562 for administrative costs and $449,429 for services under fund 0403. It supplements existing appropriations using an unappropriated balance from the State Fund, General Revenue, to support CHIP operations during fiscal year 2026. The funding directly affects CHIP beneficiaries and program administrators by providing additional resources for program management and services. This is a procedural budget adjustment, not a policy change, and it applies to the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 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.

Maddy summarySB 827 increases existing funding for several West Virginia Department of Human Services case worker programs in the 2026 fiscal year. It adds specific amounts to budget lines for Child Protective Services, Social Services, Adult Protective Services, and Youth Services case workers. The bill uses unappropriated state funds identified in the Governor’s budget without creating new programs or policies. It directly affects these DHS divisions by providing additional resources for their current operations.

Maddy summarySB 844 is a supplemental funding bill that allocates additional federal funds to the West Virginia Department of Human Services for medical services. It increases existing appropriations for "Medical Services" (by $1.373 billion) and "Medical Services Administrative Costs" (by $37 million) under Fund 8722 for fiscal year 2026. This funding uses unspent federal moneys designated for the state's medical programs, directly supporting the department's operations for healthcare services. The bill does not create new programs but adjusts how existing federal funds are applied to current medical service expenditures.

Maddy summarySB 845 is a procedural appropriations bill that reclassifies $15 million in unspent funds from the Governor’s Office Civil Contingent Fund (fund 0105, fiscal year 2023) to the unappropriated surplus balance in the State Fund, General Revenue. It adds a new line item for "Civil Contingent Fund - Surplus" in the Governor’s Office budget for fiscal year 2026, reflecting the transferred amount. The bill does not create new spending but formally adjusts existing unspent funds to align with the Governor’s budget recommendations. This action affects only the Governor’s Office Civil Contingent Fund budget allocation.

Maddy summarySB 848 is a supplemental appropriation bill that allocates $84,600 from an unappropriated surplus balance in the State Fund, General Revenue, to cover inmate medical expenses for the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation under the Department of Homeland Security during fiscal year 2026. This funding specifically targets Correctional Units within the Division and uses existing surplus funds identified in the Governor’s budget document. The bill does not create new programs or alter policies but directs available resources to address medical costs for inmates. It is a routine budget adjustment, not a policy change, to ensure necessary healthcare funding for correctional facilities.

Maddy summarySB 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.

Maddy summaryThis bill adds $17.6 million in funding to West Virginia's Public Defender Services (fund 0226) for fiscal year 2026. It allocates $2.6 million for "Public Defender Corporations" and $15 million for "Appointed Counsel Fees" using existing unappropriated surplus funds from the State Fund. The funding directly supports public defenders who represent indigent defendants in criminal cases, ensuring legal services for individuals who cannot afford private attorneys. The bill makes no new policy changes but redirects existing surplus state funds to this specific program.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SB 831) reallocates $200,000 within an existing budget line for West Virginia's Department of Human Services Community Mental Health Services (Fund 8794). It decreases funding from the "Federal Coronavirus Pandemic" account and increases funding for "Personal Services and Employee Benefits" to cover staffing costs. The bill does not create new programs or change eligibility for services - it simply shifts existing federal funds between two internal budget categories. This adjustment affects how the Department of Human Services allocates resources for mental health services within its current fiscal year budget.

Maddy summarySB 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.