Budget & Taxes (State Budget)

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

HB 5278: Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Human Services-Division of Human Services from the Unappropriated Balance

HB 5278 is a supplemental budget bill that increases existing funding for the West Virginia Department of Human Services' Division of Human Services (fund 0403, organization 0511) for fiscal year 2026. It specifically adds $1,630,466 to "Personal Services and Employee Benefits" and $3,846,107 to "Current Expenses" from the state's unappropriated general revenue balance. This bill directly affects the Division of Human Services' operational budget, allowing it to cover personnel costs and ongoing expenses without new taxes or policy changes. The funding adjustment uses money already set aside but not allocated in the Governor's initial budget for FY2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases funding for Human Services operations via supplemental budget, supporting public service fiscal management and operational needs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue State Budget

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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

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget School Funding Student Financial Aid

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

HB 5282: Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Administration-Public Defender Services from the Unappropriated Surplus Balance

HB 5282 provides a supplemental appropriation of $2.6 million for Public Defender Corporations and $15 million for Appointed Counsel Fees from the unappropriated surplus balance in the State Fund, General Revenue, to the Public Defender Services budget for fiscal year 2026. This funding directly supports West Virginia's public defense system by allocating unused state funds to cover essential legal services for indigent defendants. The bill does not change existing laws but supplements the budget with specific, targeted amounts to ensure public defender operations continue without additional tax revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $17.6M supplemental funding from unappropriated surplus to public defense services, directly increasing state budget support for essential legal services without tax changes.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds public defender services for indigent defendants, strengthening legal representation and civil rights in criminal justice system without altering laws.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue State Budget

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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

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Memorials & Recognition Veteran Housing

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

HB 5306: Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Human Services - Health Care Provider Tax-Medicaid State Share Fund from Special Revenue.

HB 5306 is a supplemental appropriation bill that increases funding for West Virginia's Medicaid program by $128,383,090 for "Medical Services" and $268,451 for "Administrative Costs" within the Department of Human Services' Health Care Provider Tax - Medicaid State Share Fund (Fund 5090). It uses unappropriated funds from the 2026 fiscal year budget to cover existing Medicaid provider payments and administrative needs. The bill directly affects Medicaid healthcare providers and state agencies managing Medicaid services by ensuring funding availability for current obligations. Introduced on February 6, 2026, it is currently pending in the House Finance Committee. This is a procedural budget adjustment, not a policy change.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases Medicaid funding by $128M via supplemental appropriation, directly advancing state budget allocation for public healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases Medicaid funding by $128M for medical services, directly expanding healthcare access and provider payments within state Medicaid program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Medicaid

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signed · West Virginia · Senate Jun 25, 2026

SB 874: Supplemental appropriation to Department of Human Services, fund 0403

SB 874 is a supplemental budget bill that increases funding for West Virginia's Department of Human Services, Division of Human Services. It adds $1.6 million for staff costs (Personal Services) and nearly $3.8 million for operational expenses (Current Expenses) using unappropriated general revenue funds. The bill supplements the existing fiscal year 2026 budget without creating new taxes or policies. This funding supports the agency's ongoing operations during the 2026 fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases funding for Human Services operations using unappropriated funds, supporting essential public services without new taxes or policy changes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue State Budget

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

HCR 19: Resolution for Convention of States on Federal Fiscal Responsibility Amendment

West Virginia's HCR 19 is a resolution urging Congress to call a Convention of States under Article V of the U.S. Constitution. The resolution states that two-thirds of state legislatures have already applied for such a convention to propose a balanced budget amendment, making it Congress's constitutional duty to convene it immediately. It specifies the convention would be limited to fiscal responsibility proposals, with states selecting their own commissioners. The resolution also declares West Virginia's readiness to host the convention if chosen, emphasizing states' constitutional right to initiate this process without congressional interference.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly advocates for a balanced budget amendment via Article V, promoting fiscal responsibility as a core goal per its summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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

HB 5292: Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Homeland Security - Bureau for Juvenile Services from the Unappropriated Surplus Balance.

HB 5292 allocates $1,000,000 from West Virginia's unappropriated surplus budget funds to the Northern Regional Juvenile Center within the Bureau of Juvenile Services. This supplemental appropriation directly affects the juvenile detention facility by providing funding for its operations during fiscal year 2026. The bill uses leftover budget funds (not new revenue) to supplement existing appropriations, specifically adding a new line item for the facility's expenses. It does not change laws or create new programs, but redirects existing unspent funds to support juvenile services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $1M from unappropriated surplus to juvenile services, promoting fiscal responsibility by utilizing existing funds without new taxes or spending.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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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

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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

HB 5302: Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Human Services- Foster Care from the Unappropriated Surplus Balance.

HB 5302 reallocates $6,000,000 from unused state funds (unappropriated surplus) to the Department of Human Services' Foster Care program for fiscal year 2026. The funds are specifically directed to the "Bring Them Home Fund" under the Bureau for Social Services. This supplemental appropriation increases funding for foster care services without changing eligibility or program rules. It directly affects foster care programs and children in state custody served by the Department of Human Services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReallocates $6M unappropriated surplus to fund foster care services, advancing essential program funding without new taxes or spending changes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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