HB 4427 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Relating to “unencumbered” special revenue accounts to be surrendered to general revenue under certain circumstances

HB 4427 amends West Virginia law to require state agencies to transfer 25% of funds from "unencumbered" special revenue accounts - those with no activity (receiving or disbursing) for a period - to the General Revenue Fund. It directly affects state agencies managing special accounts (e.g., for education, infrastructure, or specific programs) that hold dormant funds. The key provision mandates this transfer after accounts remain inactive, ensuring unused funds support broader state spending rather than sitting idle. This policy change focuses on reallocating unspent resources without specifying new program requirements or impacts on beneficiaries.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 16, 2026 Last action Jan 29, 2026
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Jan 29, 2026
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Jan 16, 2026
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Jan 16, 2026
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