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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to create a one-time American Legion Post Support Grant Program administered by the Department of Veterans Assistance. The bill authorizes the department to distribute $10 million in equal amounts to all active American Legion posts in West Virginia without requiring individual applications. The program supports capital needs, operational improvements. and veteran service activities conducted by American Legion posts. The bill further provides for reporting requirements and establishes a sunset provision upon completion of the distribution.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a one-time American Legion Post Support Grant Program, administered by the Department of Veterans Assistance, to provide $10 million in funding to all active American Legion posts in West Virginia. The program aims to support these posts, which provide essential services to veterans, military families, and communities, by assisting with capital needs like building maintenance and renovations, operational improvements such as utility costs and technology upgrades, and veteran service activities. Importantly, no individual applications or matching funds are required from the posts, and the funds will be distributed equally among eligible posts within 60 days of appropriation. The bill also includes reporting requirements for posts to certify how funds were used and mandates the Department to compile a statewide summary report, with the program's authority expiring after the distribution and reporting are complete.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To House Government Organization (on 02/02/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5017&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| Fiscal Note - Veterans Assistance, WV Department of | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=955101100 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb5017%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=5017 |
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