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WV HB5288
WV HB5288Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Agriculture-West Virginia Spay Neuter Assistance Fund from Special Revenue
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Introduced
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
In Committee
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to increase an existing item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2026.Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from a heading or the present law and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to increase the funding for the West Virginia Spay Neuter Assistance Fund, which is managed by the Department of Agriculture. Specifically, it is a supplementary appropriation, meaning it adds to an existing budget, to provide additional public money from the state treasury for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The fund, identified by number 1481 and organization code 1400, currently has an unappropriated balance that the Governor has determined is available for expenditure. The bill will add $200,000 to the "Current Expenses" line item for this fund, bringing the total available for this purpose to $200,000. This legislation aims to ensure sufficient funds are available for spay and neuter assistance programs in West Virginia during the 2026 fiscal year.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
To House Finance (on 02/06/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5288&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb5288%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=5288 |
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