Del. Roger Hanshaw

Maddy summaryHB 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.

Maddy summaryHB 5291 transfers $21 million from the Premium Tax Savings Fund to the Public Entity Insurance Trust Fund for the 2026 fiscal year. This supplemental appropriation reallocates unspent state funds within the Department of Administration's budget, specifically moving money between two existing trust funds without changing public policy or affecting residents directly. The bill adjusts budget allocations but does not create new programs or requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 5309 moves $15 million in unused funds from the Governor’s Office Civil Contingent Fund (FY2023) to the state’s General Revenue surplus for the 2026 fiscal year. It expires the remaining balance from the 2023 fund and creates a new appropriation line for the same fund in FY2026 to reflect this transfer. This is an administrative accounting adjustment - no new spending or policy changes are created, and it directly affects only state budget accounting systems, not citizens or programs.

Maddy summaryHB 5304 increases funding for payments to individuals and entities filing claims against the West Virginia state government. It amends Section 8 of the 2026 state budget (HB 2026) by raising the total appropriation from $864,750 to $2,314,750, adding $1,100,000 from general revenue funds and $250,000 from special revenue funds to the existing $964,750 from state road funds. This adjustment addresses increased claim volumes resulting from prior legislation (HB 3152 and HB 3157) that expedited claim processing. The bill directly affects claimants who have filed lawsuits against the state seeking compensation. It does not change eligibility rules but ensures sufficient funds are available for payments during fiscal year 2026.

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.