SB 788 West Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Supplemental appropriation to Department of Commerce, fund 0572

SB 788 adds $2 million in additional funding from unappropriated surplus funds in the General Revenue Fund to WorkForce West Virginia (fund 0572, fiscal year 2026). This supplemental appropriation directly supports WorkForce West Virginia's current operational expenses, using existing unused state funds identified in the Governor's 2026 budget. The bill does not create new programs or alter eligibility but allocates money already available in the state treasury. It is a procedural funding adjustment, not a policy change.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Jun 2026
Introduced Feb 6, 2026 Signed Jun 24, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduced Version Enrolled Version · 3 edits · Mar 19, 2026
MINOR
The bill text was converted from a draft 'Introduced Version' to a final 'Enrolled Version,' adding official legislative signatures, certification of enrollment, and effective dates while removing internal committee references and navigation links. The core policy content regarding the $2 million appropriation for WorkForce West Virginia remains substantively unchanged.
TECHNICAL

Added official signatures for the Senate and House Clerks, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House to certify the bill is correctly enrolled.

Added the effective date clause stating the bill is 'In effect from passage' and a space for the Governor's signature.

Removed internal legislative metadata, including committee referral dates, draft headers, and website navigation links.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 11, 2026 · House of Delegates Mar 13, 2026

How they voted

311
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 33
Mar 11, 2026
D Democratic2
2 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican31
29 Yea 1 Nay 1
93% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
32
Key actions
6
Committee
2
Mar 19, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor 3/19/2026
upper
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 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed House (Roll No. 560)
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate (Roll No. 423)
upper
Mar 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported do pass
upper
Feb 6, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
Feb 6, 2026
Committee
To Finance
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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