SB 780
Supplemental appropriation to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Sign in to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
Senate Bill 780 seeks to provide additional funding to West Virginia’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. This supplemental appropriation will use unappropriated federal funds to increase the existing budget for the Department of Human Services – TANF. The bill specifically aims to supplement and amend the fiscal year 2025 appropriations for this fund. The Governor has requested this supplemental funding to support the TANF program’s operations.
Key provisions
- Increases funding for the Department of Human Services – Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.
- Utilizes unappropriated federal funds for the fiscal year 2025.
- Supplements and amends existing appropriations for fund 8816.
- Designates organization 0511 as the recipient of the funds.
- The appropriation increase is outlined in Title II of the bill.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Residents Receiving TANF Benefits
- The Department of Human Services
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program
Notable changes
- This bill represents a supplemental appropriation, adding to existing funding levels.
Fiscal impact
The bill increases the appropriation for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program by $21,000,000.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Smith (Mr. President)
Cosponsor
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yours