Del. Roger Hanshaw

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the West Virginia Legislature to allocate an additional $5 million from the state's unspent general revenue surplus to the Department of Economic Development for fiscal year 2025. The funds are specifically designated for the Childcare Expansion Pilot Program, which aims to support the growth of childcare services within the state. By adding this new line item to the existing budget, the legislation provides the necessary financial resources to launch or expand this pilot initiative without requiring new tax revenue.

Maddy summaryHB 238 authorizes the West Virginia Legislature to allocate an additional $175,000 from the state's unspent surplus funds to the Department of Homeland Security, specifically for the West Virginia State Police. This money is designated for fiscal year 2025 and is intended to cover general revenue expenses, including capital outlay, repairs, and equipment needs for the agency. The bill serves as a supplementary appropriation to increase the budget available to state police officers without creating new taxes or changing existing laws.

Maddy summaryHB 243 directs the West Virginia Legislature to allocate an additional $349,715 from the state's general revenue surplus to the New River Community and Technical College for the 2025 fiscal year. This funding is intended to supplement existing appropriations managed by the West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education. The bill specifically authorizes the college to use these funds for designated expenditures during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 231 directs the West Virginia Legislature to release an additional $5 million from the unspent balance of the School Construction Fund for the 2025 fiscal year. This money is specifically designated for the Department of Education's School Building Authority to support charter school construction projects. The bill functions as a supplementary appropriation, meaning it adds to existing funds already allocated for the fiscal year without changing the overall budget structure. By authorizing this release, the legislation ensures that available state resources can be used to build or improve facilities for charter schools before the fiscal year ends.

Maddy summaryHB 237 modifies West Virginia's personal income tax system by lowering current rates and establishing a mechanism for automatic future reductions if state revenue growth outpaces inflation. The bill applies these reduced rates to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, and includes specific cuts to withholding taxes on nonresident income, real estate sales, and lottery winnings. Additionally, it creates a formula where the state automatically lowers tax rates by a percentage of excess revenue growth, capped at a maximum 10% reduction, provided the state's general revenue fund collections exceed inflation-adjusted 2019 levels. This process requires the Secretary of Revenue and State Auditor to certify the necessary calculations to the Tax Commissioner, who then notifies taxpayers of any changes. The legislation also makes technical corrections to existing tax code sections to ensure clarity in how these rates are applied.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows the West Virginia Economic Development Authority to use money from the state's Insurance Fund to support its Broadband Loan Insurance Program. It also permits the Authority to use funds from its Economic Development Project Fund to finance broadband expansion projects that receive federal support. Additionally, the legislation enables the Authority to move money between these two funds to help pay for broadband insurance initiatives. These changes aim to provide more financial flexibility for the Authority to expand internet access across the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill reorganizes the governance of the West Virginia Municipal Bond Commission by designating the State Treasurer as its chairman and requiring the Treasurer to appoint the commission's chief administrative officer. It mandates that the State Treasurer provide office space and staff to support the commission while increasing per diem rates for members and allowing reimbursement for reasonable expenses. The legislation also introduces new operational requirements, such as the production of quarterly financial statements, an annual audit, and the ability to conduct business via video conferencing, while permitting the commission to enter into existing contracts with financial institutions.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the expiration of $15,000,000 from the Unclaimed Property Fund into the state's general unappropriated surplus balance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The measure responds to a finding by the Governor that the specific account holding these funds has more money than is needed for its original purpose. By moving these funds to the general surplus, the bill allows the state to potentially use the money for other approved expenses during the current fiscal year. This action is a financial adjustment within the state treasury and does not create new programs or change existing laws.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to add $40 million to the Civil Contingent Fund within the Governor's Office for the 2025 fiscal year. The legislation uses unappropriated surplus money from the state's general revenue to increase the budget available for emergency preparedness and response. By creating a new appropriation item, the bill ensures these funds can be used during the upcoming fiscal year without requiring additional revenue collection. This change directly affects the state's executive branch by expanding its financial resources for handling unforeseen crises.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the West Virginia State Treasurer to transfer $87 million from the state's unspent surplus funds to the Public Employees Insurance Agency for fiscal year 2025. The money is intended to help the agency cover the portion of health insurance premiums that employers and employees must pay, effectively subsidizing these costs. The funds can be moved to a special revenue account and will not count toward the total premium costs used to calculate how much each party must contribute. This action ensures the agency has the necessary resources to manage benefit changes without increasing the required share paid by workers and their employers.