Supplementing and amending appropriations to the Department of Arts, Culture, and History, Division of Culture and History

HB 217 directs the West Virginia Legislature to allocate an additional $300,000 from the state's general revenue surplus to the Department of Arts, Culture, and History for fiscal year 2025. These funds are specifically designated for the Capitol Rotunda Statue Project, which involves the creation or installation of a statue within the state capitol building. The bill serves as a supplemental appropriation, meaning it adds to existing budget allocations rather than creating a new program or changing current spending rules. By passing this measure, the state ensures that the designated project has the necessary financial resources to proceed during the upcoming fiscal year.