Budget & Taxes (Revenue)

signed · West Virginia · House of Delegates Aug 13, 2026

HB 5690: Supplemental appropriation, Adjutant General

This bill directs the West Virginia General Assembly to transfer $4,025,000 from the state's unappropriated surplus funds to the Adjutant General's budget for fiscal year 2026. The money is specifically designated for the Armory Board Transfer, which supports the state militia's operations and facility management. This supplemental appropriation increases the existing budget allocation for the Adjutant General's office without creating new spending categories. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage and uses general revenue funds already available in the state treasury.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides supplemental appropriation of $4.025M to Adjutant General for state militia operations, directly increasing funding for government programs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue

signed · West Virginia · House of Delegates Aug 13, 2026

HB 5689: Supplemental appropriation, Department of Homeland Security

This bill directs the West Virginia Legislature to allocate surplus state funds to the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2026. The appropriation specifically supports the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation within the department, funding information technology services and special services for correctional units. The legislation uses existing unappropriated surplus money from the State Fund's General Revenue rather than creating new revenue sources. This action increases the available budget for these specific correctional facility operations during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates surplus state funds to Department of Homeland Security for corrections IT services, increasing funding for public services without creating new revenue.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill allocates surplus funds to Department of Homeland Security's Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation for IT and special services, strengthening correctional operations.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill allocates surplus funds to DHS for IT services in correctional facilities, directly funding technology infrastructure and services.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue Corrections

signed · West Virginia · House of Delegates Aug 13, 2026

HB 5691: Supplemental appropriation, Department of Health

This bill moves approximately $2.98 million from the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Recovery Fund to the Department of Health's general revenue account for fiscal year 2026. The transfer is intended to support the Department of Health's Tobacco Education Program, which is designated under fund 0407 and organization 0506. The legislation expires the surplus funds in the original account and creates a new appropriation line item to allocate the money to the health department. This action is part of the state's regular budget process for managing unappropriated surplus balances within the State Fund, General Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill transfers funds to support Department of Health's Tobacco Education Program, increasing funding for public health services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue

signed · West Virginia · House of Delegates Aug 13, 2026

HB 5694: Supplemental appropriation to Department of Education, fund 0313.

This bill provides additional funding to the West Virginia Department of Education for fiscal year 2026 by allocating money from the state's unappropriated surplus revenue. The legislation directly affects the State Board of Education and State Department of Education by supplementing their existing budget appropriations. Key provisions include specific funding allocations for various programs such as teacher retirement, child nutrition, technology modernization, scholarship programs, and special education services. The bill amends the state budget act to formalize these financial transfers from the general revenue fund to the education department's designated fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides additional funding to Department of Education for fiscal year 2026, directly advancing budget appropriations and strengthening public education services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides additional funding to Department of Education for teacher retirement, child nutrition, technology modernization, and scholarship programs.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill allocates funding for technology modernization programs within the Department of Education, indicating support for advancing technology infrastructure.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue State Budget Special Education Student Financial Aid Teachers

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

HB 5359: To provide a funding stream from property taxes collected as a result of new high voltage electric transmission projects being constructed to lower electric rates to benefit West Virginians

HB 5359 creates a new tax method for high voltage electric transmission line property in West Virginia, directing property tax revenue from newly constructed transmission projects into the existing Electric Grid Stabilization and Security Fund. This fund will use the collected revenue to support grid stabilization, security, and efficiency upgrades for regulated utilities, including maintenance of coal and natural gas generation facilities serving West Virginia ratepayers. The bill specifies that these funds must be used to lower electricity rates for West Virginia consumers, directly benefiting all ratepayers by reducing costs through improved grid infrastructure. Key provisions include defining "high voltage transmission line property," requiring tax returns to the Board of Public Works, and ensuring unspent fund balances carry forward annually. The bill is currently in the House Finance Committee for review.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirects property tax revenue from new transmission projects into grid stabilization fund, funding essential infrastructure upgrades and utility maintenance.90% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill directs funds to maintain coal/natural gas facilities, explicitly favoring fossil fuels over renewable energy infrastructure advancement.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Revenue Coal Electric Grid Transmission

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in committee · West Virginia · Senate Feb 9, 2026

SB 847: Supplemental Appropriation to Department of Human Services, fund 0489

This bill (SB 847) redirects $70,099 from an unappropriated surplus balance in West Virginia’s General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services’ Foster Care program (fund 0489). The funds will be transferred to the "Bring Them Home Fund" for use during fiscal year 2026. It does not create new spending but reallocates existing unspent funds to support foster care services. The bill affects foster care programs administered by the Department of Human Services, ensuring funds are available for operational needs during the 2026 fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects $70k surplus funds to foster care program, funding essential public service without new spending.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue

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in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Feb 12, 2026

HB 5468: Allotting counties $5,000 per deputy position to only be used for deputy pay raises

HB 5468 would allocate $5,000 per deputy sheriff position in each West Virginia county from the state's general revenue fund, to be used exclusively for raising deputy sheriff salaries. Counties receiving these funds must spend them solely on pay increases for deputies, with no flexibility for other expenses like equipment or administrative costs. This bill directly affects all West Virginia counties that employ deputy sheriffs by creating a dedicated state funding stream specifically for their salary increases.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funds exclusively for deputy sheriff pay raises, increasing public safety spending within budget constraints.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds deputy sheriff pay raises exclusively, directly supporting law enforcement resource allocation within criminal justice system.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Law Enforcement

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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

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue State Budget Student Financial Aid

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signed · West Virginia · Senate Jun 25, 2026

SB 817: Supplemental appropriation to Department of Homeland Security, fund 0570

SB 817 adds $1,000,000 in supplemental funding to West Virginia’s Northern Regional Juvenile Center (part of the Bureau of Juvenile Services under the Department of Homeland Security) for fiscal year 2026. The funds come from an unappropriated surplus balance in the State Fund, General Revenue, as identified in the Governor’s 2026 budget submission. This allocation specifically supports the existing operations of the Northern Regional Juvenile Center without creating new programs or altering service requirements. The bill does not change eligibility, funding formulas, or policy standards - it simply reallocates unused state funds to a designated facility.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $1M from surplus to fund juvenile center operations, supporting public service budget allocation without new taxes or cuts.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue

signed · West Virginia · Senate Jun 25, 2026

SB 819: Supplemental appropriation to Department Health Facilities, fund 0413

SB 819 redirects $4,906,630 from an unappropriated surplus balance in West Virginia's General Revenue Fund to William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital (fund 0413) for fiscal year 2026. The bill supplements the hospital's existing appropriation by adding a new line item for "Current Expenses - Surplus" to cover operational costs. This procedural budget adjustment directly affects the hospital's funding for the 2026 fiscal year without changing health care policies or creating new obligations. The funds were identified in the Governor's Executive Budget Document as available surplus.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects $4.9M surplus to hospital operations, increasing public service funding via budget reallocation without tax changes.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill redirects $4.9M surplus to fund William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital operations, increasing direct healthcare funding without policy changes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue State Budget Hospitals