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in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Feb 6, 2026

HB 5304: Supplemental Appropriation to Section 8. Awards for Claims Against the State.

HB 5304 increases funding for payments to individuals and entities filing claims against the West Virginia state government. It amends Section 8 of the 2026 state budget (HB 2026) by raising the total appropriation from $864,750 to $2,314,750, adding $1,100,000 from general revenue funds and $250,000 from special revenue funds to the existing $964,750 from state road funds. This adjustment addresses increased claim volumes resulting from prior legislation (HB 3152 and HB 3157) that expedited claim processing. The bill directly affects claimants who have filed lawsuits against the state seeking compensation. It does not change eligibility rules but ensures sufficient funds are available for payments during fiscal year 2026.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases state budget appropriation for claim payments by $1.35M, directly funding government fiscal obligations per supplemental budget amendment.95% confidence
Roger Hanshaw (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Feb 6, 2026

HB 5296: Supplemental Appropriation to the Governor’s Office - Civil Contingent Fund from the Unappropriated Surplus Balance.

HB 5296 transfers $10 million from West Virginia's unappropriated surplus balance (unused state funds) to the Flood Resiliency Trust Fund (fund 1070). This supplemental appropriation adds a new funding line under the Governor’s Office Civil Contingent Fund specifically for flood resiliency projects during fiscal year 2026. The bill reallocates existing state funds rather than creating new revenue or policy changes. It directly affects state budget allocations for flood prevention and mitigation efforts.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesTransfers $10M from surplus to flood resiliency fund, reallocating existing budget without new taxes to fund essential infrastructure projects.90% confidence
Roger Hanshaw (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Feb 6, 2026

HB 5283: Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Adminstration-Travel Management from the Unappropriated Balance

HB 5283 increases funding for West Virginia's state travel program by reallocating $167,400 from unused general revenue funds. It supplements an existing budget line (Fund 0615) under the Department of Administration's Travel Management for the 2026 fiscal year. The bill uses leftover money identified in the Governor's budget document that had not been previously allocated to specific spending. This directly affects how state employees' travel expenses are covered under the Department of Administration's travel program.
Roger Hanshaw (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Feb 6, 2026

HB 5295: Supplemental Appropriation to the Bureau of Senior Services from the Unappropriated Balance.

HB 5295 adds $266,879 to the Bureau of Senior Services' budget for fiscal year 2026, using unappropriated funds from the State Fund, General Revenue. It directly affects senior services programs by providing supplemental funding for current operational expenses. The bill amends the existing appropriation by creating a new line item under "Current Expenses" for the Bureau of Senior Services (Fund 0420, Org 0508) without creating new taxes or policies. This allocation stems from an unappropriated balance identified in the Governor's January 2026 budget document.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAdds $266,879 to senior services budget using unappropriated funds, increasing public service funding without tax changes or new policies.92% confidence
Roger Hanshaw (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Feb 6, 2026

HB 5303: Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Veterans’ Assistance - Veterans’ Facilities Support Fund from Special Revenue.

HB 5303 adds $1.8 million in supplemental funding to the Department of Veterans’ Assistance' Veterans’ Facilities Support Fund (Fund 6703) for fiscal year 2026. This appropriation uses unspent money from the original budget to support veterans' facilities operations and maintenance. The bill directly affects the Department of Veterans’ Assistance and the facilities it manages, providing additional resources without creating new policies or programs.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $1.8M from unspent funds to veterans' facilities operations, increasing public service funding without new taxes or policy changes.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAdds $1.8M to veterans' facilities fund for operations/maintenance, directly funding existing services without cuts or restrictions.95% confidence
Roger Hanshaw (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Feb 6, 2026

HB 5287: Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Human Services-Child Support Enforcement Fund from Special Revenue

HB 5287 is a procedural budget adjustment that reallocates $1,810,238 within the Department of Human Services' Child Support Enforcement Fund for fiscal year 2026. It decreases funding for "Current Expenses" (item 13000) and increases funding for "Personal Services and Employee Benefits" (item 00100) by the same amount, without changing the total fund balance. This reallocation allows the department to shift resources between operational categories while maintaining the overall budget for child support enforcement services. The bill directly affects how the department manages its existing funds but does not create new programs or impact external stakeholders.
Roger Hanshaw (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Feb 6, 2026

HB 5300: Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Agriculture from the Unappropriated Surplus Balance.

This bill allocates $1,000,000 from West Virginia's unspent budget surplus to fund operations at the Moorefield Agricultural Center under the Department of Agriculture for fiscal year 2026. It adds a new line item to the existing budget, specifically directing these funds to the Moorefield facility without creating new programs or taxes. The money comes from surplus funds identified in the Governor's 2026 budget document, which the state treasury had not yet allocated. This is a routine budget reallocation, directly affecting the Department of Agriculture's funding for the Moorefield center.
Roger Hanshaw (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Feb 6, 2026

HB 5298: Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Revenue- Alcohol Beverage Control Administration from Special Revenue.

HB 5298 adds $750,000 to the existing budget for the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration (ABCA) for fiscal year 2026. The bill specifically increases the "Current Expenses" line item under Fund 7352 to cover the ABCA's daily operational costs during the 2026 fiscal year. This is a routine budget adjustment using unspent funds, not a new policy or program.
Roger Hanshaw (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Feb 6, 2026

HB 5310: Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Education - Hope Scholarship Program from the Unappropriated Surplus Balance.

HB 5310 allocates $78,482,003 from West Virginia's unappropriated surplus balance in the General Revenue fund to the Hope Scholarship Program for fiscal year 2026. This supplemental appropriation directly funds the Hope Scholarship Program, which provides state-funded scholarships to students attending private schools. The bill uses leftover state funds identified in the Governor's budget document, adding a new line item to the Department of Education's budget without requiring new taxes. The funds are designated for use during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, as specified in the bill's appropriation table.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesUses unappropriated surplus to fund scholarships without new taxes, aligning with fiscal responsibility and program funding per budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $78M from surplus to Hope Scholarship Program, expanding K-12 educational access via private school funding.90% confidence
Roger Hanshaw (R)
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Feb 6, 2026

HB 5279: Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Education-Hope Scholarship Program from Excess Lottery Surplus

HB 5279 redirects $12.66 million in unspent lottery surplus funds to the Hope Scholarship Program for the 2026 fiscal year. This supplemental appropriation directly affects students and families using the Hope Scholarship Program by providing additional funding for educational expenses. The bill uses existing unappropriated lottery revenue (not new taxes) to support the program, as specified in the Governor’s budget document. It does not create new policy or eligibility rules but allocates previously identified surplus funds to an existing scholarship program.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects unspent lottery surplus to fund education program without new taxes, supporting fiscal responsibility and public service funding.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationRedirects $12.66M lottery surplus to Hope Scholarship Program, increasing funding for educational expenses without new taxes or policy changes.95% confidence
Roger Hanshaw (R)
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Feb 6, 2026

HB 5289: Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Agriculture-Capitol Improvements Fund from Special Revenue

HB 5289 provides a supplemental appropriation of $750,000 for repairs and $1.15 million for equipment under the Department of Agriculture’s Capital Improvements Fund (Fund 1413) for fiscal year 2026. It reallocates unappropriated funds previously set aside but not spent by the Department of Agriculture. The bill directly affects the Department of Agriculture’s capital projects budget, enabling specific facility maintenance and equipment purchases. This is a procedural budget adjustment with no new policy changes or broader impacts.
Roger Hanshaw (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Feb 6, 2026

HB 5318: Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Commerce - State Parks and Recreation Endowment Fund from Special Revenue.

HB 5318 increases funding for West Virginia's state parks and recreation operations by supplementing existing budget lines. It adds $12,000 to "Current Expenses" (raising the total to $25,000) and $6.43 million to "Other Assets" (raising the total to $6.5 million) within the Department of Commerce's State Parks and Recreation Endowment Fund. This bill uses unappropriated funds from the 2026 fiscal year to cover these increases, directly affecting the Division of Natural Resources' park management. The change is purely procedural, adjusting budget allocations without creating new policies or programs.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases state parks funding by $6.43M from unappropriated funds, advancing public recreation services and fiscal responsibility.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentIncreases funding for state parks and recreation operations, directly supporting natural resource conservation and park management under the Division of Natural Resources.95% confidence
Roger Hanshaw (R) · 1 co-sponsor
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