HB 3522 adds a $2 million supplemental appropriation to the Department of Arts, Culture and History for the Cultural Facilities and Capital Resources Matching Grant Program. The bill directs $2 million from the General Revenue fund (0293) to the specific grant program fund (3537) to support cultural facilities and capital projects. This funding directly benefits cultural organizations and institutions applying for matching grants to improve facilities. The bill amends the existing 2025 budget by adding this new appropriation line item for fiscal year 2025.
HB 3371 is a budget adjustment bill that transfers $58,632 from Welch Community Hospital (Department of Health Facilities) to the Office of the Inspector General (Department of Health) for fiscal year 2025. It directly affects these two state agencies by reducing Welch Community Hospital's funding while increasing the Inspector General's budget for personnel costs. The bill makes no policy changes - it simply reallocates an existing unappropriated balance within the state budget without creating new programs or altering service provisions. This transfer was enacted as part of West Virginia's 2025 fiscal year budget adjustments.
HB 3370 provides additional funding from unspent federal moneys for West Virginia's Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program, which delivers food benefits to children during summer months when school is not in session. The bill supplements existing budget line items for the Department of Human Services (specifically Fund 8722, Organization 0511) to cover current expenses, administrative costs, and services related to the Summer EBT program for fiscal year 2025. This funding directly supports the program’s operations, ensuring continued access to summer food benefits for eligible children. The bill does not create new policy but allocates existing federal funds to maintain current program services.
HB 2963 requires that after a bank merger, reorganization, purchase, or assumption of liabilities in West Virginia, the surviving bank entity must be insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). This directly affects banks undergoing such ownership changes, ensuring depositors' funds remain protected under FDIC insurance without interruption. The bill mandates that the surviving bank maintain FDIC coverage as part of the transaction process, preventing gaps in insurance that could occur during ownership transitions. It does not create new insurance programs but clarifies existing requirements for bank continuity.
HB 3363 increases funding for West Virginia's public defender services by adding $2.6 million to "Public Defender Corporations" and $20 million to "Appointed Counsel Fees" within the fiscal year 2025 budget (Fund 0226, Organization 0221). This supplemental appropriation uses unappropriated state funds to cover ongoing costs for public defender offices and court-appointed attorneys representing indigent defendants. The bill directly affects public defender agencies and courts by providing additional resources for legal representation in criminal cases. It was enacted into law on April 17, 2025, to support existing public defense services during the 2025 fiscal year.
HB 3372 is a procedural bill that allocates additional federal funds to the West Virginia Department of Veterans' Assistance. It increases an existing $60,700 appropriation for "Personal Services and Employee Benefits" under Fund 8858 for fiscal year 2025. This supplemental funding directly supports the department's ongoing personnel costs using unspent federal moneys from the same fiscal year. The bill was enacted into law on April 17, 2025, without creating new programs or changing eligibility.
This bill is a procedural funding measure that allocates unused federal funds to the West Virginia Department of Health's Office of the Inspector General (OIG) for fiscal year 2025. It supplements existing appropriations with specific amounts: $859,900 for personal services, $118,297 for current expenses, and smaller allocations for repairs, equipment, and other assets. The bill directly affects the OIG's budget by enabling its operations using unappropriated federal funds designated for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. As a supplemental appropriation, it does not create new policy but adjusts funding within existing federal resources.
HB 3368 increases a $581,900 budget line for lease rental payments to the West Virginia Department of Administration's Office of the Secretary for fiscal year 2025. This supplemental appropriation uses an unappropriated balance from the state's general revenue fund, as identified in the Governor's budget documents. The bill directly affects the Department of Administration by providing additional funding for office space lease costs. It does not create new policies or programs but adjusts an existing budget allocation to cover ongoing operational expenses. The bill was approved by the Governor and enacted into law in April 2025.
HB 3367 is a budget adjustment bill that reallocates unspent funds within the Department of Commerce's Wildlife Resources fund (Fund 3200). It increases funding for Wildlife Resources ($605,639), Administration ($406,656), and Law Enforcement ($1,304,898) while decreasing funding for Capital Improvements and Land Purchase ($2,317,193). This reallocation uses unappropriated balances from the 2025 fiscal year to support ongoing wildlife management and enforcement activities. The bill directly affects the Division of Natural Resources' operational budget for wildlife programs in West Virginia.
HB 3274 requires circuit courts to file specific reports with the state judicial branch regarding court proceedings. This bill directly affects circuit courts and state judicial administration by establishing a new reporting requirement. The key provision mandates that courts submit detailed records of certain proceedings to ensure transparency and consistency in documenting court activities. It is a procedural change focused on administrative reporting, not altering court procedures or outcomes. The bill became law on April 28, 2025, as Chapter 72 of the 2025 Regular Session Acts.
HB 3434 amends West Virginia's controlled substance schedules to correct errors and update the list of substances classified under Schedule I (the most restrictive category). The bill adds specific fentanyl analogs (like alpha-methylfentanyl and 3-methylfentanyl), opium derivatives (such as heroin and morphine), and hallucinogens (including 2C-B and NBOMe compounds) to Schedule I. This change affects individuals who possess or use these substances, as well as law enforcement and courts in handling related cases. The bill does not create new penalties but ensures accurate legal classification of controlled substances under state law.
HB 3365 is a supplemental funding bill that adds $5,888,483 to the West Virginia Birth-to-Three Fund (fund 5214) for fiscal year 2025. It uses unappropriated funds from the Department of Health budget to support early childhood services for infants and toddlers in West Virginia. The bill directly affects the Birth-to-Three program, which provides health, developmental, and family support services to young children. Approved by the Governor on April 17, 2025, it increases existing funding without creating new policy or program requirements.
