Del. Roger Hanshaw

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 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.

Maddy summaryHB 5279 redirects $12.66 million in unspent lottery surplus funds to the Hope Scholarship Program for the 2026 fiscal year. This supplemental appropriation directly affects students and families using the Hope Scholarship Program by providing additional funding for educational expenses. The bill uses existing unappropriated lottery revenue (not new taxes) to support the program, as specified in the Governor’s budget document. It does not create new policy or eligibility rules but allocates previously identified surplus funds to an existing scholarship 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.

Maddy summaryHB 5308 adds $30,498 in funding from the state lottery surplus to the Hope Scholarship Program for fiscal year 2026. This supplemental appropriation uses an unappropriated surplus balance identified in the Governor’s budget document to support the program’s existing operations. The bill does not change eligibility, program rules, or student benefits - only increasing available funds for scholarships. It was introduced in the West Virginia House of Delegates on February 6, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 5293 is a procedural bill that adjusts existing federal funding allocations for West Virginia's Community Mental Health Services. It shifts $200,000 from the "Federal Coronavirus Pandemic" funding category to the "Personal Services and Employee Benefits" category within the same fiscal year (2026). This reallocation does not add new funding but modifies how existing federal block grant money will be used for staffing and operations. The bill directly affects the Department of Human Services' Community Mental Health Services program, ensuring funds are directed toward personnel costs. It is a routine budget adjustment, not a policy change, and requires no new legislative action beyond the funding realignment.

Maddy summaryHB 5290 adds $250,000 to "Personal Services and Employee Benefits" and $250,000 to "Equipment" within the Department of Health's Laboratory Services Fund (Fund 5163) for fiscal year 2026. This supplemental appropriation reallocates unspent funds from the current fiscal year to cover specific lab staffing and equipment costs. The bill directly affects the Department of Health’s laboratory services operations by providing additional funding for existing budget categories. It does not create new programs or policies but adjusts spending within an existing fund for the 2026 fiscal year. The bill was introduced on February 6, 2026, and referred to the House Finance Committee.

Maddy summaryHB 5306 is a supplemental appropriation bill that increases funding for West Virginia's Medicaid program by $128,383,090 for "Medical Services" and $268,451 for "Administrative Costs" within the Department of Human Services' Health Care Provider Tax - Medicaid State Share Fund (Fund 5090). It uses unappropriated funds from the 2026 fiscal year budget to cover existing Medicaid provider payments and administrative needs. The bill directly affects Medicaid healthcare providers and state agencies managing Medicaid services by ensuring funding availability for current obligations. Introduced on February 6, 2026, it is currently pending in the House Finance Committee. This is a procedural budget adjustment, not a policy change.