Del. Sean Hornbuckle

Maddy summaryHB 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.

Maddy summaryHB 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.

Maddy summaryHB 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.

Maddy summaryHB 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.

Maddy summaryHB 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.

Maddy summaryThis 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.

Maddy summaryHB 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.

Maddy summaryHB 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.

Maddy summaryHB 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.

Maddy summaryHB 5294 is a procedural budget adjustment that reallocates $150,000 in existing federal funds within West Virginia's fiscal year 2026 budget for the Department of Human Services' Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment program (Fund 8793). It decreases funding from the "Federal Coronavirus Pandemic" line item and increases funding under "Personal Services and Employee Benefits" to cover staffing costs. The bill directly affects the Department of Human Services' substance abuse treatment services, ensuring federal block grant funds are used for personnel expenses rather than other categories. This is a routine budget reallocation, not a new policy change, and does not expand eligibility or services.