Sen. Craig Blair

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the West Virginia Legislature to allocate an additional $1.2 million from the state's general revenue surplus to the Department of Veterans' Assistance for fiscal year 2025. The funds are specifically designated for the Veterans' Home to cover capital outlays, repairs, and equipment needs. By adding this new line item to the existing budget, the legislation ensures that the designated spending unit has the necessary resources to maintain and upgrade facilities during the current fiscal year.

Maddy summaryThis bill provides additional funding from the state's unspent surplus money to the West Virginia Parole Board and the Central Office of the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation for the fiscal year 2025. The legislation specifically allocates extra money to cover personal services, employee benefits, and salaries for board members and agency heads within these departments. By adding new appropriation items to the existing budget, the bill ensures these correctional and parole agencies have the necessary financial resources to operate during the upcoming fiscal year.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the West Virginia Legislature to allocate additional public funds from the state treasury to two specific agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The legislation provides $18 million to the Bureau for Medical Services and $27.3 million to the State Board of Education to cover their respective budget needs. These funds are designated for the Hope Scholarship Program and general medical services policy and programming operations. The bill is a straightforward financial measure that adjusts existing appropriation levels without altering the underlying laws or programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends West Virginia law to change how much money from state surplus revenues is automatically deposited into the Revenue Shortfall Reserve Fund. Starting July 1, 2024, the state will deposit only the first 50 percent of any surplus to ensure the fund's total balance reaches a specific target based on recent budget history. The legislation does not alter the rules for using the fund to cover future budget gaps or emergencies, nor does it affect the separate Part B of the fund. Instead, it adjusts the automatic contribution process to maintain a predetermined reserve level.

Maddy summaryThis bill provides additional funding to the West Virginia Department of Veterans' Assistance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. It authorizes the state to transfer $2 million from the General Revenue fund to support the department's operations. The legislation is a direct response to a request from the Governor to utilize unspent state money for this specific purpose.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies the rules for political parties in West Virginia to select candidates for presidential electors, ensuring the process follows specific state and national party guidelines. If a party lacks its own rules for this selection, the bill mandates that delegates be chosen at a state convention held between June and August, with delegates apportioned based on previous gubernatorial election results. The legislation details a step-by-step procedure where county committees distribute delegate slots to local districts, mass conventions elect these delegates, and any disputes over delegate selection are resolved by county committees with the option for court review. Additionally, the bill requires that all nominated elector candidates be certified to the Secretary of State within 15 days of the convention to appear on the general election ballot, though their names will not be printed on the ballot itself.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the West Virginia Legislature to allocate an additional $50 million from the state's General Revenue Fund to the Governor's Office Civil Contingent Fund for fiscal year 2024. The specific funds are intended for the Agriculture Lab, and any leftover money from this allocation at the end of the year will be carried over to the following fiscal year. This action responds to a request from the Governor to use available unspent state money for this designated purpose.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the West Virginia State Treasurer to transfer approximately $83.2 million from the PEIA Rainy Day Fund into the state's general unappropriated surplus balance. The action effectively removes these specific funds from the rainy day account so they can be used to cover general state expenses for the remainder of the 2024 fiscal year. This change applies only to the specific account balance and does not alter the underlying laws governing the rainy day fund or create new spending programs.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 1009 adjusts the state budget for the 2025 fiscal year by modifying funding allocations for the West Virginia Department of Education. The legislation specifically reduces the amount of money designated for the State Aid to Schools fund while simultaneously increasing appropriations for public employee insurance matching and retirement systems. These changes directly impact the financial resources available to public schools and the benefits provided to school employees. The bill takes effect immediately upon its passage by the legislature.

Maddy summaryThis West Virginia bill provides additional funding to the state Department of Transportation's Division of Highways for the 2024 fiscal year. It authorizes the transfer of $150 million from the State Fund and General Revenue into the State Road Fund to support highway maintenance and construction projects. The legislation is a direct response to a request from the Governor, utilizing unspent state money that was available at the time of enactment. This action increases the budget for the Division of Highways without changing the underlying laws governing how the funds are spent.