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passed · West Virginia · Senate Mar 12, 2026

SB 473: Creating felony offense of using electronic device to threaten violence

SB 473 creates felony penalties for threatening to commit violent crimes using electronic devices (like texts, social media, or emails) when the threat causes a building evacuation, widespread fear, or serious disruption. It directly affects individuals who send such threats, making it a felony if the communication causes significant public alarm or evacuation. The law specifies that prosecutors must prove the threat was viewed as threatening by a reasonable person, and it prohibits defenses like claiming the threat wasn't "real." Penalties include fines up to $10,000 or prison terms of 1-10 years for these offenses.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands criminalization by creating felony penalties for electronic threats, increasing punitive measures in criminal justice without reform indicators.90% confidence
Robbie Morris (R) · 3 co-sponsors
passed · West Virginia · House of Delegates Mar 12, 2026

HB 4852: Relating to regulation of foods

This bill updates West Virginia's food safety law by adding specific dyes (like FD&C Yellow No. 5) to the list of substances deemed "poisonous or injurious to health" if proven harmful through scientific evidence. It requires that such substances be explicitly designated as unsafe under state law before restrictions apply. Food manufacturers must now clearly label mixtures with ingredient percentages and use specific font sizes for "compound" or "mixture" labels. The changes take effect January 1, 2028, directly affecting food producers and sellers in West Virginia.
Evan Worrell (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · West Virginia · Senate Mar 11, 2026

SB 1084: Supplemental appropriation to Department of Tourism, fund 5450

This bill adjusts state funding for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by moving $8,051.62 from the Department of Human Services to the Department of Tourism. The transferred money will be used to support the Women's Suffragist Monument project under the Division of Culture and History. The legislation expires unused funds from one agency and reallocates them to another without changing the overall budget amount. This is a financial adjustment between state departments rather than a new program or policy initiative.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill reallocates existing funds to support a cultural monument project, representing a fiscal adjustment that maintains budget integrity while funding public programs.90% confidence
Patricia Rucker (R)
introduced · West Virginia · Senate Mar 11, 2026

SR 61: Urging US Supreme Court reverse Obergefell decision

This Senate Resolution urges the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision and restore the traditional definition of marriage as a union between one man and one woman. The resolution does not create new laws or change existing regulations but instead asks the Court to reconsider its prior ruling through a formal request. It calls for marriage-related legal authority to return to state governments and their voters, arguing that the federal court decision overstepped constitutional boundaries. The document is a non-binding expression of legislative sentiment rather than a law that directly affects citizens or alters policy.
Mike Azinger (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Mar 11, 2026

HB 5278: Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Human Services-Division of Human Services from the Unappropriated Balance

HB 5278 is a supplemental budget bill that increases existing funding for the West Virginia Department of Human Services' Division of Human Services (fund 0403, organization 0511) for fiscal year 2026. It specifically adds $1,630,466 to "Personal Services and Employee Benefits" and $3,846,107 to "Current Expenses" from the state's unappropriated general revenue balance. This bill directly affects the Division of Human Services' operational budget, allowing it to cover personnel costs and ongoing expenses without new taxes or policy changes. The funding adjustment uses money already set aside but not allocated in the Governor's initial budget for FY2026.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases funding for Human Services operations via supplemental budget, supporting public service fiscal management and operational needs.95% confidence
Roger Hanshaw (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Mar 11, 2026

HB 5305: Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Human Services from Federal Funds.

HB 5305 is a routine funding measure that adds $1,373,097 to existing medical services funding and $37,000,000 to medical services administrative costs for West Virginia's Department of Human Services. It uses unspent federal funds from the 2026 fiscal year (ending June 30, 2026) to supplement current appropriations, specifically for programs under Fund 8722. This bill does not create new services or change eligibility; it simply allocates additional existing federal funds to ongoing medical services operations. The bill was introduced on February 6, 2026, and referred to the House Finance Committee.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $37M in federal funds to supplement existing medical services funding, advancing essential program financing without new state taxes or spending cuts.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $37M to medical services administrative costs and $1.37M to medical services funding using federal funds, strengthening existing healthcare program financing without eligibility changes.90% confidence
Roger Hanshaw (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Mar 11, 2026

HB 5284: Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Human Services-Adoption, Foster Care, and Adult Services from the Unappropriated Surplus Balance

HB 5284 is a supplemental budget bill that allocates $7.77 million from unappropriated surplus funds to the Department of Human Services' Adoption program (Fund 0488), $19.69 million to Foster Care (Fund 0489), and $1 million to Adult Services (Fund 0492) for fiscal year 2026. It directly affects these specific state programs by adding new funding line items to their existing budgets using leftover state revenue. The bill does not create new programs or policies but redirects available surplus funds to support ongoing services for foster youth, adoption placements, and adult social services. This is a routine fiscal adjustment, not a policy change.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $28.46M surplus funds to essential human services programs (Adoption, Foster Care, Adult Services), strengthening state budget allocation without tax changes.90% confidence
Roger Hanshaw (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Mar 11, 2026

HB 5297: Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Health Facilities - William R. Sharpe Hospital from the Unappropriated Surplus Balance.

HB 5297 adds $4,906,630 in funding from the state's unappropriated surplus balance to William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital for current operating expenses during fiscal year 2026. This supplemental appropriation directly affects the hospital's budget by redirecting unused state funds that were identified in the Governor's 2026 budget document. The bill does not create new policies or alter existing laws - it simply allocates existing surplus revenue to cover the hospital's operational costs. This is a routine budget adjustment, not a policy change, and it specifically targets the hospital's designated fund (0413) for the 2026 fiscal year.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $4.9M surplus funds to hospital operations, directly funding a public service through budget reallocation without new taxes or policy changes.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $4.9M from surplus to hospital operations, directly increasing funding for healthcare facility services without policy changes.95% confidence
Roger Hanshaw (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Mar 11, 2026

HB 5301: Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Human Services- CHIP from the Unappropriated Balance.

HB 5301 increases funding for West Virginia's Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) by $871,991 using unused state funds. It specifically adds $422,562 for CHIP administrative costs and $449,429 for CHIP services under the Department of Human Services. This supplemental appropriation draws from the unappropriated balance in the State Fund, General Revenue, to cover existing program expenses during fiscal year 2026. The bill does not change CHIP eligibility or benefits but ensures current funding levels for administration and services.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases CHIP funding via unappropriated balance, supporting public health program without tax changes or eligibility changes.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases CHIP funding by $871,991 for administrative and service costs, ensuring continued health coverage for children without eligibility changes.95% confidence
Roger Hanshaw (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Mar 11, 2026

HB 5292: Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Homeland Security - Bureau for Juvenile Services from the Unappropriated Surplus Balance.

HB 5292 allocates $1,000,000 from West Virginia's unappropriated surplus budget funds to the Northern Regional Juvenile Center within the Bureau of Juvenile Services. This supplemental appropriation directly affects the juvenile detention facility by providing funding for its operations during fiscal year 2026. The bill uses leftover budget funds (not new revenue) to supplement existing appropriations, specifically adding a new line item for the facility's expenses. It does not change laws or create new programs, but redirects existing unspent funds to support juvenile services.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $1M from unappropriated surplus to juvenile services, promoting fiscal responsibility by utilizing existing funds without new taxes or spending.85% confidence
Roger Hanshaw (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Mar 11, 2026

HB 5299: Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Homeland Security - Correctional Units from the Unappropriated Surplus Balance.

HB 5299 adds $84,600 to the medical expenses fund for correctional facilities under West Virginia's Department of Homeland Security (specifically the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation). This supplemental appropriation uses unspent money from the state's General Revenue fund surplus, as identified in the Governor's 2026 budget. The funds are designated solely for inmate medical care during fiscal year 2026 (ending June 30, 2026) and do not create new programs or alter existing laws. This is a routine budget adjustment reallocating existing unappropriated funds.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $84,600 from unspent surplus for inmate medical care, funding an essential correctional service within state budget.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill allocates $84,600 for inmate medical care in correctional facilities, directly funding a necessary corrections service within the criminal justice system.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $84,600 specifically for inmate medical care in correctional facilities, directly funding healthcare services without restrictions.95% confidence
Roger Hanshaw (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Mar 11, 2026

HB 5312: Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Homeland Security - Division of Emergency Management from the Unappropriated Balance.

HB 5312 increases an existing $230,000 appropriation for the Division of Emergency Management within the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2026. This supplemental funding, drawn from unappropriated balances in the General Revenue fund, is intended to cover current operational expenses. The bill does not create new programs or change policy - it simply allocates existing unspent funds to support the Division’s ongoing emergency management activities. It directly affects the Division of Emergency Management by providing additional resources for its current operations during the 2026 fiscal year.
Roger Hanshaw (R) · 1 co-sponsor
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