Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Commerce-Division of Forestry from the Unappropriated Balance

HB 5281 adds $600,000 to the existing budget for the West Virginia Division of Forestry (under Department of Commerce, Fund 0250) for fiscal year 2026. It uses unspent funds from the previous fiscal year’s General Revenue account to cover current operational expenses, not new programs. This supplemental appropriation directly affects the Division of Forestry’s ability to manage forest resources during 2026 without altering existing laws or creating new requirements. The bill does not change eligibility for services or impose new obligations on citizens.