Bill > SB300

This bill is a comprehensive budget bill for West Virginia's fiscal year 2026, appropriating funds for various state government agencies and purposes. The bill is structured in multiple sections and covers appropriations from different funding sources, including general revenue, state road fund, other funds, lottery net profits, state excess lottery revenue, federal funds, and federal block grants. The bill begins by defining key terms such as "Governor," "Code," "spending unit," and "fiscal year 2026," and provides detailed guidelines for how appropriations can be used and transferred between different categories. It outlines specific budget allocations for numerous state agencies and departments, including the Legislature, Judicial branch, Executive branch, Commerce, Education, Health, Human Services, Homeland Security, Revenue, Transportation, and Veterans' Assistance. Key highlights include: - Total general revenue appropriations of approximately $5.32 billion - State road fund appropriations of about $2 billion - Federal funds appropriations of around $8.22 billion - Lottery net profits appropriations of $157.4 million - State excess lottery revenue appropriations of $335 million The bill provides granular details about funding for specific programs, such as: - Education funding, including K-12 and higher education - Healthcare and Medicaid services - Infrastructure and transportation projects - Economic development initiatives - Veterans' services - Public safety and law enforcement The bill also includes provisions for handling surplus funds, special revenue appropriations, and contingencies, ensuring flexibility in budget management while maintaining fiscal oversight.

Budget and Finance

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