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WV HB5282
WV HB5282Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Administration-Public Defender Services from the Unappropriated Surplus Balance
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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
purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add new items of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2026.
AI Summary
This bill supplements and amends appropriations of public money from the State Fund, General Revenue, which is money collected by the state that has not yet been allocated for specific purposes. Specifically, it directs an unappropriated surplus balance from the Treasury, available for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, to the Department of Administration for Public Defender Services. This includes adding $2,600,000 to fund Public Defender Corporations and $15,000,000 for Appointed Counsel Fees, both of which are designated as surplus funds for the fiscal year 2026.
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 |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5282&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb5282%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=5282 |
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