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in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Mar 11, 2026

HB 5285: Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Human Services-Bureau for Social Services from the Unappropriated Balance

HB 5285 increases funding for specific social services divisions within West Virginia's Department of Human Services using leftover state funds. It raises appropriations for the Bureau for Social Services' Office of the Commissioner, Child Protective Services, Social Services Case Workers, Adult Protective Services, and Youth Services Case Workers for fiscal year 2026. The bill supplements existing budget allocations rather than creating new programs, directly affecting staff and service delivery in these divisions. It uses unappropriated balance funds from the state treasury, as identified in the Governor's budget document, to cover these increased costs.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases appropriations for essential social services (Child Protective Services, Adult Protective Services) using unappropriated funds, directly advancing public service funding within budget management.95% confidence
Roger Hanshaw (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Mar 11, 2026

HB 5281: 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.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $600,000 from unspent funds to fund Division of Forestry operations, an essential program, without new taxes or altering existing laws.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds forestry operations for forest resource management, maintaining existing conservation efforts without new programs.85% confidence
Roger Hanshaw (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Mar 11, 2026

HB 5280: Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Commerce-Workforce West Virginia from the Unappropriated Surplus Balance

HB 5280 adds $2 million from West Virginia's unspent budget surplus to fund WorkForce West Virginia's current operations for fiscal year 2026. It reallocates existing unappropriated funds (money already budgeted but not yet spent) to the department's general budget without creating new taxes or spending. This supplemental appropriation directly supports WorkForce West Virginia's ongoing programs, such as job training and workforce development services. The bill uses surplus funds identified in the Governor's budget document, as noted in the "WHEREAS" clauses, to cover operational costs during the 2026 fiscal year.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesUses unspent surplus funds to allocate $2M for workforce development programs without new taxes, demonstrating fiscal responsibility and funding essential services.92% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAllocates $2M from surplus to fund WorkForce West Virginia's job training and workforce development programs, directly advancing employment services without restrictions.95% confidence
Roger Hanshaw (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Mar 11, 2026

HB 5311: Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Homeland Security - Office of the Secretary from the Unappropriated Surplus Balance.

HB 5311 allocates $132,000 from West Virginia's unspent surplus funds to the Department of Homeland Security's Office of the Secretary for the Fusion Center during fiscal year 2026. This supplemental appropriation adds a new budget line item to fund the Fusion Center's operations without increasing the state's overall budget. The bill directly affects the Department of Homeland Security's Fusion Center by providing specific funding from existing unappropriated surplus balances. It is a procedural budget adjustment, not a policy change, to reallocate unused state funds.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates unspent surplus funds to DHS Fusion Center without increasing overall budget, promoting fiscal responsibility through existing resources.90% confidence
Roger Hanshaw (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Mar 11, 2026

HB 5313: Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Administration - Office of the Secretary from the Unappropriated Surplus Balance.

HB 5313 adds $5,000,000 from West Virginia's unappropriated surplus funds to the Department of Administration's Office of the Secretary for fiscal year 2026. This supplemental appropriation covers current operational expenses without creating new programs or affecting external groups. The funds come from unused money in the General Revenue Fund, as identified in the Governor's 2026 budget. The bill simply reallocates existing surplus funds to the department's existing budget line for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.
Roger Hanshaw (R) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · West Virginia · Senate Mar 11, 2026

SB 773: Requiring Department of Health to report positive alpha-gal tests to CDC

SB 773 would require the West Virginia Department of Health to propose rules adding alpha-gal syndrome to the list of diseases that must be reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Alpha-gal syndrome causes allergic reactions to red meat and is often triggered by tick bites. If enacted, healthcare providers in West Virginia would be required to report confirmed cases of this condition to the state health department, which would then share the data with the CDC. This change would improve public health tracking of alpha-gal syndrome cases in the state.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires reporting of alpha-gal syndrome cases to CDC for enhanced public health surveillance, strengthening disease tracking and response capabilities.90% confidence
Mark Maynard (R) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · West Virginia · Senate Mar 11, 2026

SB 805: Relating to abortion pill reversal

SB 805 adds "abortion pill reversal" to West Virginia's Mothers and Babies Pregnancy Support Program, allowing funding for this service through eligible pregnancy help organizations. The bill defines "abortion pill reversal" as using progesterone to counteract the abortion pill (mifepristone) and specifies that only organizations that do not support or perform abortions can receive program funds for this purpose. Abortion industry organizations are explicitly excluded from receiving these funds. This is a procedural change to the existing program's funding eligibility, not a new law restricting abortion access.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAdds funding for abortion pill reversal service within public pregnancy support program, expanding healthcare access to a specific medical intervention under Human Services.95% confidence
Brian Helton (R) · 7 co-sponsors
passed · West Virginia · House of Delegates Mar 11, 2026

HB 5319: Camping ban on certain public property.

HB 5319 amends West Virginia law to prohibit camping or storing personal property (like tents, sleeping gear, or camp equipment) on specific public property without authorization. It directly affects individuals using state capitol grounds, courthouses, municipal offices, parks, streets, or trails without written permission from the relevant government body. Key provisions define "camp" and "personal property," ban unauthorized use in designated areas, and classify violations as misdemeanors punishable by fines ($25-$100), up to 30 days in jail, or both. Each day of violation counts as a separate offense, and unauthorized structures are deemed public nuisances subject to removal.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new misdemeanor for unauthorized camping, expanding criminalization which opposes criminal justice reform efforts.90% confidence
Geno Chiarelli (R) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · West Virginia · Senate Mar 11, 2026

SB 440: Increasing penalty for transporting telecommunication devices into jails

This bill amends West Virginia law to specifically prohibit transporting telecommunications devices (like cell phones) into correctional facilities, including federal prisons. It increases penalties for delivering such devices to inmates or unauthorizedly bringing them onto facility grounds, with felony charges carrying fines up to $5,000 or up to 10 years in prison, and misdemeanor charges for lesser violations. The law directly affects visitors, family members, staff, or others attempting to bring devices into jails or prisons without authorization. It expands existing restrictions by explicitly naming telecommunications devices and updating their definition within the legal framework.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for transporting devices to jails, expanding criminalization and restricting inmate access without reform focus.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly restricts transportation of telecom devices (cell phones) into jails, increasing penalties for unauthorized access. Directly limits technology use in correctional facilities.95% confidence
Vince Deeds (R) · 4 co-sponsors
passed · West Virginia · House of Delegates Mar 11, 2026

HB 4656: Relating to chronic absenteeism

HB 4656 modifies West Virginia's school attendance laws by ending the compulsory attendance requirement at age 18 (previously 17), meaning 18-year-olds no longer face penalties for chronic absenteeism. It replaces "truancy" with "chronic absenteeism," removes criminal penalties for 18-year-olds, and requires schools to notify them directly about unexcused absences - same as parents. The bill establishes new referral pathways to human services for wrap-around support, shifts handling of chronic absenteeism to juvenile welfare (not criminal) proceedings, and defines key terms like "student support specialist." It directly affects students aged 17-18, school staff, and county human services departments.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRemoves criminal penalties for 18-year-olds' chronic absenteeism, reducing criminalization of school attendance - a criminal justice reform measure aligning with reducing recidivism and over-punishment.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill replaces punitive truancy measures with support services for chronic absenteeism, aligning with student well-being and access in K-12 education.95% confidence
Joe Ellington (R) · 9 co-sponsors
failed · West Virginia · House of Delegates Mar 11, 2026

HB 4026: Relating to expanding the requirements for integrated resource plans utility companies must file with the Public Service Commission

HB 4026 requires West Virginia electric utilities to include detailed analyses of advanced transmission technologies in their integrated resource plans filed with the Public Service Commission. This affects all utilities operating in the state that submit these plans, including major providers like American Electric Power and Dominion Energy. The bill mandates comprehensive assessments of technologies such as advanced conductors, dynamic line rating, and power flow controls, covering their economic feasibility, technical viability, potential benefits, and deployment schedules. These analyses must address how such technologies improve grid efficiency, reliability, and safety for customers. The requirement applies to all new or updated resource plans filed after July 1, 2026.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates analysis of grid tech (advanced conductors, dynamic line rating) enabling renewable integration and grid efficiency, aligning with clean energy infrastructure investment indicators.85% confidence
George Street (R) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Mar 10, 2026

HCR 32: Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to direct an early childhood care and education cost estimation study to enable the state to model actual costs of early childhood care and education

This bill requests that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance conduct a study to estimate the actual costs of providing early childhood care and education in West Virginia. The study aims to determine whether current subsidy reimbursement rates accurately reflect the true cost of quality care across different program types, age groups, and geographic regions. If completed, the findings will be reported to government, health, and education committees by December 31, 2026, to help inform future budget decisions and subsidy policies. The bill directly affects state officials responsible for child care funding and policy, as well as early childhood care providers who receive state subsidies.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill seeks cost estimation to inform funding decisions for early childhood care, promoting fiscal responsibility and ensuring subsidy rates reflect actual costs.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill requests cost study to improve early childhood education funding accuracy and quality care reimbursement rates75% confidence
Bob Fehrenbacher (R) · 3 co-sponsors
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