Maddy summaryThis bill, titled the Future-Ready Education Act, aims to modernize educational programs and technologies in West Virginia to better prepare students for future workforce needs. It allows local school districts to enter multi-year contracts for educational materials that include technology licensing, provided these contracts offer significant fiscal savings and include a cancellation clause. The legislation extends the Mountain State Digital Literacy Project to include grades 9-12 and adds support for reading, mathematics, science, and career-technical education. Additionally, it authorizes the state to retain $7.1 million from the 2026-2027 school year budget to fund high-quality professional training in the science of reading for kindergarten through fifth-grade teachers, with voluntary participation allowed for public charter school educators.
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Maddy summaryThis bill removes time limits for workers to file or modify claims related to progressive massive fibrosis, a lung disease often linked to occupational exposure (like mining). It directly affects workers who develop this condition, allowing them to pursue or adjust compensation claims without being barred by past deadlines. The bill amends West Virginia's workers' compensation code to eliminate statute of limitations barriers specifically for these claims and adds a new impairment rating for progressive massive fibrosis. This change ensures affected workers can access benefits regardless of when symptoms first appeared or worsened.
Maddy summarySB 615 (West Virginia Senate Bill 615) requires all state and local law enforcement agencies in West Virginia to notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) when they determine an individual is in the U.S. without legal authorization. The bill directly affects undocumented immigrants in West Virginia and mandates that law enforcement cooperate with federal immigration authorities under federal law. Key provisions include prohibiting any state or local policies that would block this notification, and requiring agencies to follow federal immigration enforcement procedures. This bill changes how West Virginia law enforcement handles immigration status determinations, making notification to ICE mandatory rather than optional.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 15) formally recognizes the 154th anniversary of Glenville State University, established in 1872 as a West Virginia state normal school. It acknowledges the university's historical role in teacher training and its current expansion into diverse academic programs (including business, health sciences, and criminal justice). The resolution expresses the Senate's appreciation for the university's contributions to West Virginia's education and economy and directs a copy to the university president. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy or financial impact.
Maddy summarySB 846 is a supplemental appropriation bill that adds $10,000,000 to the Department of Tourism’s fund 0293 (fiscal year 2026) for capital improvements. It specifically allocates funds under "Capital Outlay, Repairs and Equipment" for the Division of Culture and History (W.V. Code Chapter 29). The bill uses an unappropriated surplus balance identified in the Governor’s 2026 budget document. This funding directly supports tourism infrastructure projects managed by the Department of Tourism, without changing existing policy or creating new requirements.
Maddy summaryThis bill adds a $20 million supplemental appropriation to fund 0265 for the Department of Commerce's Division of Natural Resources, specifically for capital outlay, repairs, and equipment. It uses an unappropriated surplus balance from the State Fund, General Revenue, to fund existing capital projects without creating new programs or altering policy. The funding is designated for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, and directly affects the Division of Natural Resources' ability to maintain and upgrade infrastructure.
Maddy summarySB 842 is a supplemental funding bill that increases the 2026 budget allocation for the West Virginia Spay Neuter Assistance Fund (Fund 1481) by $200,000. This additional funding directly supports the state's existing spay/neuter program for companion animals, managed under the Department of Agriculture. The bill amends the current budget line for "Current Expenses" to raise the total appropriation to $330,000 for fiscal year 2026, using unappropriated funds already designated for this program. It does not create new services or change eligibility - it simply provides extra resources for the established program.
Maddy summarySB 876 allocates supplemental funds from West Virginia's unappropriated surplus to three state hospitals: $1 million for Welch Community Hospital, $3.4 million for William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital, and $4.3 million for Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital. The funds are designated specifically for capital improvements, repairs, and equipment at these facilities during the 2026 fiscal year. This appropriation directly affects the operational capacity of these three hospitals by providing resources for infrastructure maintenance. As a procedural supplemental bill, it reallocates existing surplus funds without creating new policy or affecting broader populations.
Maddy summaryThis bill (SB 847) redirects $70,099 from an unappropriated surplus balance in West Virginia’s General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services’ Foster Care program (fund 0489). The funds will be transferred to the "Bring Them Home Fund" for use during fiscal year 2026. It does not create new spending but reallocates existing unspent funds to support foster care services. The bill affects foster care programs administered by the Department of Human Services, ensuring funds are available for operational needs during the 2026 fiscal year.
Maddy summaryThis bill (SB 849) allocates $64,800 from an unappropriated surplus balance in the State Fund to the Moorefield Agricultural Center under the Department of Agriculture for fiscal year 2026. It directly affects the Moorefield Agricultural Center by providing supplemental funding for its operations. The bill adds this specific amount as a new line item to an existing budget account, using money that was not allocated in the original state budget. This is a procedural budget adjustment, not a new policy.