This bill amends West Virginia law to change how much money from state surplus revenues is automatically deposited into the Revenue Shortfall Reserve Fund. Starting July 1, 2024, the state will deposit only the first 50 percent of any surplus to ensure the fund's total balance reaches a specific target based on recent budget history. The legislation does not alter the rules for using the fund to cover future budget gaps or emergencies, nor does it affect the separate Part B of the fund. Instead, it adjusts the automatic contribution process to maintain a predetermined reserve level.
This bill provides additional funding to the West Virginia Department of Veterans' Assistance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. It authorizes the state to transfer $2 million from the General Revenue fund to support the department's operations. The legislation is a direct response to a request from the Governor to utilize unspent state money for this specific purpose.
This bill clarifies the rules for political parties in West Virginia to select candidates for presidential electors, ensuring the process follows specific state and national party guidelines. If a party lacks its own rules for this selection, the bill mandates that delegates be chosen at a state convention held between June and August, with delegates apportioned based on previous gubernatorial election results. The legislation details a step-by-step procedure where county committees distribute delegate slots to local districts, mass conventions elect these delegates, and any disputes over delegate selection are resolved by county committees with the option for court review. Additionally, the bill requires that all nominated elector candidates be certified to the Secretary of State within 15 days of the convention to appear on the general election ballot, though their names will not be printed on the ballot itself.
This bill directs the West Virginia Legislature to allocate an additional $50 million from the state's General Revenue Fund to the Governor's Office Civil Contingent Fund for fiscal year 2024. The specific funds are intended for the Agriculture Lab, and any leftover money from this allocation at the end of the year will be carried over to the following fiscal year. This action responds to a request from the Governor to use available unspent state money for this designated purpose.
This bill directs the West Virginia State Treasurer to transfer approximately $83.2 million from the PEIA Rainy Day Fund into the state's general unappropriated surplus balance. The action effectively removes these specific funds from the rainy day account so they can be used to cover general state expenses for the remainder of the 2024 fiscal year. This change applies only to the specific account balance and does not alter the underlying laws governing the rainy day fund or create new spending programs.
Senate Bill 1009 adjusts the state budget for the 2025 fiscal year by modifying funding allocations for the West Virginia Department of Education. The legislation specifically reduces the amount of money designated for the State Aid to Schools fund while simultaneously increasing appropriations for public employee insurance matching and retirement systems. These changes directly impact the financial resources available to public schools and the benefits provided to school employees. The bill takes effect immediately upon its passage by the legislature.
This West Virginia bill provides additional funding to the state Department of Transportation's Division of Highways for the 2024 fiscal year. It authorizes the transfer of $150 million from the State Fund and General Revenue into the State Road Fund to support highway maintenance and construction projects. The legislation is a direct response to a request from the Governor, utilizing unspent state money that was available at the time of enactment. This action increases the budget for the Division of Highways without changing the underlying laws governing how the funds are spent.
This bill directs the West Virginia Legislature to allocate an additional $10 million from the state's general revenue to the Governor's Office for the Posey Perry Emergency Food Bank Fund. The funds are intended to support the emergency food bank's operations during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. Additionally, the legislation ensures that any money left over from this specific fund at the end of the fiscal year will be carried over to be used in fiscal year 2025.
This bill provides additional funding to the West Virginia Department of Administration to support a recent reorganization of its technology units. It specifically allocates money to the Division of Information Services and Communications and the Office of Technology for the 2025 fiscal year. The legislation adjusts existing budget categories to reflect these structural changes, ensuring that the consolidated funds are properly accounted for in the state's financial records.
This bill directs $2.88 million in unspent lottery funds from the Division of Culture and History to expire rather than be transferred to the Department of Arts, Culture, and History. The legislation specifically targets the fiscal year 2023 balance intended for the Cultural Facilities and Capital Resource Match Grant Program. By allowing these funds to lapse, the state prevents the money from being used for its originally designated purpose. This action applies only to the specific account balance and does not alter the broader structure of the lottery funding system.
This bill directs the West Virginia State Treasurer to release additional funds from the general revenue account to the State Board of Education for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The legislation specifically increases the budget allocations for two programs: funding for increased student enrollment and the Hope Scholarship Program. By approving these specific line items, the bill ensures that the Department of Education has the necessary resources to support these initiatives during the current fiscal year.
This bill directs the West Virginia Legislature to allocate additional funds from the state's general revenue surplus to the Higher Education Policy Commission for the 2024 fiscal year. The legislation specifically increases funding for three areas: the Higher Education Grant Program, support for colleges and universities, and the College Access Grant. It also includes a provision to carry over any unused money from these accounts into the 2025 fiscal year for future spending.
