Del. Roger Hanshaw

Maddy summaryHB 223 allocates additional state funds from the general revenue surplus to the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The bill specifically directs money to the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation to support the West Virginia Parole Board and its central office. These funds are designated for personal services and employee benefits, including salaries for board members, agency heads, and other staff. This legislation serves as a supplemental appropriation to cover designated spending needs for these correctional entities.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the state of West Virginia and its contracted insurance companies from paying for treatment at residential substance use disorder facilities that are not properly licensed and accredited by January 1, 2026. To qualify for reimbursement, these facilities must hold a state license and accreditation from a recognized organization like CARF, the Joint Commission, or DNV. The law requires the state health bureau to update its rules by October 2025 and mandates that new facilities or those changing ownership must achieve accreditation within one year of starting operations. Additionally, the bill sets up a process for the Inspector General to create specific rules and requires a final report on the law's effectiveness by the end of 2030, after which the provisions will expire unless renewed.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs $10 million from the state's general revenue to the Governor's Office to support the Posey Perry Emergency Food Bank for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The legislation creates a specific funding line item for the organization and ensures that any leftover money from this allocation will be carried over to the 2025 budget. By adding this new appropriation, the state provides direct financial resources to help the food bank continue its operations.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the West Virginia Legislature to add new funding items to the Higher Education Policy Commission's administrative account for the 2024 fiscal year. It allocates specific surplus funds from the state treasury to support the Higher Education Grant Program, provide general support for colleges and universities, and fund the College Access Grant. Additionally, the legislation ensures that any leftover money from these programs at the end of 2024 will be automatically carried over to the 2025 fiscal year for continued use.

Maddy summaryHB 108 directs the West Virginia Legislature to increase the budget for the Department of Veterans' Assistance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The bill uses unspent state funds to add $2 million to an existing appropriation line item, allowing the department more money to spend on its programs. This change directly affects the department's ability to fund its operations and services for veterans during the current fiscal year. The legislation is a procedural financial adjustment that does not alter the department's specific duties or eligibility requirements for veterans.

Maddy summaryHB 106 authorizes the West Virginia Legislature to transfer surplus funds from the general revenue fund to two specific state agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The bill directs $18,000,000 to the Department of Human Services' Bureau for Medical Services and $27,321,613 to the State Board of Education. These transfers are intended to provide additional financial resources for the designated programs within these organizations. The legislation does not alter the specific services offered but ensures that existing budget allocations are supplemented by available surplus money.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the West Virginia Legislature to increase funding for the State Department of Education for the 2024 fiscal year. It specifically adds money to two existing programs: funding for increased student enrollment and the Hope Scholarship Program. The legislation uses unspent state revenue to cover these additional costs without creating new budget categories.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the West Virginia Legislature to add $50 million in supplemental funding to the Governor's Office Civil Contingent Fund for the 2024 fiscal year. The money comes from the state's unspent general revenue and is intended to support the Agriculture Lab unit within the executive branch. Additionally, the legislation ensures that any leftover funds from a previous related appropriation will be carried over to the 2025 fiscal year for future use.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs $83.2 million in unspent money from the PEIA Rainy Day Fund to be removed from the 2024 budget and returned to the state's general surplus. The action applies specifically to the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, and affects the State Fund, General Revenue account managed by the Department of Revenue and State Budget Office. By expiring these funds, the legislation ensures that the money is no longer available for spending in the current year and becomes part of the state's overall reserve balance.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the rules for how West Virginia deposits surplus money into the Revenue Shortfall Reserve Fund, which is used to cover future budget gaps. Effective July 1, 2024, the state will deposit the first half of any annual surplus revenue until the combined total of this fund and a related sub-account reaches 20% of the previous year's general revenue budget. Once that 20% threshold is met, no further deposits will be made until the combined balance falls below that level. The legislation also clarifies that the governor can request legislative approval to use these funds for revenue shortfalls or emergencies, and if the legislature does not act, the governor may instead reduce state spending. Additionally, the bill allows the governor to borrow from the fund without interest to ensure timely payments of state obligations, provided the borrowed amount is repaid within 90 days.