SB 791 West Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Supplemental appropriation to Department of Homeland Security, fund 0443

SB 791 increases the existing fiscal year 2026 appropriation for the West Virginia Division of Emergency Management (fund 0443) by $13,000, raising the total to $243,000. This supplemental funding directly affects the Division of Emergency Management's operational budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The bill uses an unappropriated balance remaining in the State Fund, General Revenue, as identified in the Governor's budget document. It does not create new policies or programs but adjusts an existing funding allocation for emergency management operations. The change is limited to the Division of Emergency Management's current expenses account.
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 legislative format to a final enrolled version, adding official signatures, certification of correctness, and standard footer navigation links. The substantive policy content regarding the funding amount ($230,000) and the recipient (Division of Emergency Management) remains unchanged.
TECHNICAL

Added certification language and signature blocks for the Clerks of the Senate and House, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House to validate the final enrolled bill.

Added standard website navigation links, copyright notices, and contact forms that were not present in the draft text.

Changed the header from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled' and updated the date to reflect passage on March 14, 2026.

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

How they voted

330
Passed
Total votes 33
Mar 11, 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

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. 562)
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate (Roll No. 425)
upper
Mar 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported do pass
upper
Feb 6, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
Feb 6, 2026
Committee
To Finance
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Randy Smith
RRepublican
WV
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