HB 5307 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Tourism- Division of Culture and History from the Unappropriated Surplus Balance.

HB 5307 adds $10 million in funding from West Virginia's unappropriated surplus balance to the Division of Culture and History within the Department of Tourism for fiscal year 2026. This supplemental appropriation directly affects the division's ability to fund cultural programs, historical preservation, and related activities. The funds will be used for operational expenses during the 2026 fiscal year, as specified in the state budget's surplus allocation.

Issues: ✓ Budget & Taxes

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Mar 2026

House of Delegates Passage

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

Signed into Law

Aug 2026

Introduced Feb 6, 2026 Signed Aug 13, 2026

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What changed between versions

Engrossed Version → Enrolled Version · 3 edits · Mar 19, 2026

MINOR

This bill transitioned from an Engrossed Version to the final Enrolled Version, indicating it has been approved by both legislative chambers and signed by the Governor. The primary change is the bill's status and certification, confirming it is now law and will take effect immediately upon passage.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains unchanged; it continues to appropriate surplus funds to the Department of Tourism for fiscal year 2026.

TIMELINE

The bill's effective date changed from introduction on February 6, 2026 to immediate effect from passage on March 14, 2026, indicating successful legislative approval.

TECHNICAL

Added certification language confirming the bill is correctly enrolled by both legislative clerks, along with signatures from the Speaker of the House, President of the Senate, and Governor.

Changed the bill title from 'A BILL' to 'AN ACT', which is the standard format for enrolled legislation ready for signing.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 14, 2026 · House of Delegates Mar 12, 2026

How they voted

33–0

Passed

Total votes 33

Mar 14, 2026

D Democratic2

2 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican31

31 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Committee

Mar 19, 2026

Signed into law

Approved by Governor 3/19/2026

lower

Mar 14, 2026

Signed into law

Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - House Journal

lower

Mar 14, 2026

Signed into law

Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - Senate Journal

upper

Mar 14, 2026

Upper · Passed

Passed Senate (Roll No. 614)

upper

Mar 14, 2026

Upper · Passed

Committee reference dispensed

upper

Mar 14, 2026

Introduced

Introduced in Senate

upper

Mar 12, 2026

Lower · Passed

Passed House (Roll No. 489)

lower

Mar 9, 2026

Lower · Passed

Do pass

lower

Feb 6, 2026

Committee

To House Finance

lower

Feb 6, 2026

Introduced

Introduced in House

lower

Feb 6, 2026

Committee

To Finance

lower

1 primary · 2 co-sponsors