Budget & Taxes (Revenue)

in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Feb 5, 2026

HB 5272: Appropriations from the state Revenue Shortfall Fund and the Income Tax Reserve Fund be utilized to initiate investments in flood prevention initiatives to reduce the impact of severe flooding

HB 5272 allocates $250 million from West Virginia's Revenue Shortfall Fund ($100 million) and Income Tax Reserve Fund ($150 million) to establish a Flood Resiliency Trust Fund for proactive flood prevention. The fund will directly support communities vulnerable to flooding by financing infrastructure and initiatives to reduce future flood impacts. Key provisions require annual expenditure reports from the State Resiliency Officer, approval by the State Resiliency Office Board, and a 6% dedication of federal disaster recovery funds toward flood resiliency planning. This one-time funding jumpstarts the State Resiliency and Flood Protection Act without requiring ongoing annual appropriations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $250M from existing state funds (Revenue Shortfall & Income Tax Reserve) to fund flood prevention infrastructure, a public service initiative using fiscal resources responsibly.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending Income Tax Revenue

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in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Feb 9, 2026

HB 5108: To fund the Tobacco Use Cessation Initiative

HB 5108 creates a dedicated "Tobacco Cessation Initiative Program Special Revenue Account" managed by the Bureau for Public Health to fund tobacco use cessation programs. It mandates an annual transfer of $5 million from interest earned on the Revenue Shortfall Reserve Fund - Part B to this account, starting July 30, 2026. The funds are specifically designated for tobacco cessation initiatives and must be used as outlined in the bill, with balances carrying over annually. This directly affects the Bureau for Public Health, which administers the programs funded by these dedicated resources.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $5M annually from reserve interest to fund tobacco cessation programs, directly advancing public health funding through dedicated budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $5M annually for tobacco cessation public health programs, directly funding a healthcare-related initiative under the Bureau for Public Health.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Public Health

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in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Feb 16, 2026

HB 5585: Relating to authorizing the use of Revenue Shortfall Reserve Funds for public health emergencies.

HB 5585 would expand access to West Virginia's Revenue Shortfall Reserve Fund to cover public health emergencies. It specifically authorizes the Governor to draw from this fund to support public service districts and water board improvements in counties designated as being in a public health emergency. The bill amends existing law to explicitly include public health emergencies as a valid reason for using the reserve fund, alongside natural disasters or revenue shortfalls. This change would directly affect designated counties by providing funding for essential public health infrastructure during emergencies.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands access to reserve funds for public health emergencies, ensuring fiscal support for essential services during crises per amended law.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes use of state funds for public health emergencies, expanding financial support for health infrastructure and emergency response in designated counties.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Public Health

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signed · West Virginia · Senate Jun 25, 2026

SB 749: Relating to county economic opportunity development districts

SB 749 authorizes four West Virginia counties - Ohio, Harrison, Monongalia, and Jefferson - to levy a special sales tax on businesses within designated economic development districts. The bill specifically approves taxes for the Fort Henry District (500 acres in Ohio County), Charles Pointe District (437 acres in Harrison County), University Town Centre District (1,450 acres in Monongalia County), and a Jefferson County district (unspecified acreage). Each district’s tax authority expires in 2053 or 2054, unless terminated earlier under existing law. The bill ensures these taxes won’t reduce state general revenue by requiring individual legislative approval for each district’s tax authorization. This directly affects businesses operating within these defined areas, with tax revenue funding local economic development initiatives.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes new county-level sales tax for economic development districts, increasing tax authority to fund local economic initiatives and fiscal management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Sales Tax Tax Incentives Tags Economic Development

signed · West Virginia · Senate Jun 25, 2026

SB 830: Supplemental Appropriation to Department of Human Services, fund 0488

SB 830 adds $7.77 million 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 uses unappropriated surplus funds from the State General Revenue Fund, as identified in the Governor's 2026 budget document. The bill directly affects these three DHS bureaus by providing additional funding for their existing programs without changing eligibility or service requirements. This is a procedural budget adjustment, not a new policy.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $28.46M in surplus funds to DHS programs without tax changes, directly funding essential human services per budget appropriations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue State Budget

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

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue State Budget

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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

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue State Budget Corrections

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in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Feb 17, 2026

HB 5646: To jumpstart the state’s State Resiliency and Flood Protection Act to allow the Resiliency Office to begin the work of assisting areas of the state prone to flooding, to undertake actions to reduce or prevent future flooding.

HB 5646 increases the West Virginia Flood Resiliency Trust Fund to $250 million and allocates $1 million from the Revenue Shortfall Fund to the Disaster Recovery Trust Fund to assist communities affected by 2024-2025 flooding. The bill requires the State Resiliency Office to develop a flood protection plan using at least 6% of federal Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery funds. It mandates annual expenditure reports and budget requests to the Resiliency Office Board, enabling the office to begin flood prevention work in vulnerable areas. The legislation directly supports flood-prone communities and state recovery efforts through concrete funding mechanisms.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $250M to Flood Resiliency Trust Fund and $1M from Revenue Shortfall Fund for flood protection, directly funding public infrastructure through state budget mechanisms.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending Revenue

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in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Feb 16, 2026

HB 5571: To provide a pay equity salary adjustment for non-uniformed employees of the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation

HB 5571 provides a $6,000 pay equity adjustment over three years ($2,000 annually) for non-uniformed administrative staff in West Virginia's Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The increases begin July 1, 2026, and apply to full-time equivalent employees not in uniformed roles, such as office or support positions. Funding comes from general revenue appropriations for state divisions, while regional jail staff receive funding from a special revenue fund. This bill directly affects non-uniformed correctional facility employees who face recruitment and retention challenges, without altering existing pay grade maximums.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesFunds $6,000 pay adjustment via general revenue appropriations, increasing state spending on corrections staff salaries within budget allocation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue

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passed · West Virginia · Senate Mar 13, 2026

SB 832: Supplemental Appropriation to Bureau of Senior Services, fund 0420

This bill adds $266,879 in supplemental funding to the Bureau of Senior Services (fund 0420) for fiscal year 2026, specifically for "current expenses." It directly affects the Bureau of Senior Services, which provides support services for West Virginia seniors. The funding comes from unappropriated balances in the General Revenue Fund, as identified in the Governor's 2026 budget document. The bill does not change program eligibility or create new services, but allocates existing unspent funds for current operational needs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $266,879 from unspent funds to senior services, advancing budget allocation for essential public programs without tax changes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue

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