SB 781
Decreasing appropriation to Economic Development Authority and increasing appropriation to Department of Human Services
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Bill overview
This bill redirects funds from the Economic Development Authority’s Economic Development Project Fund to the Department of Human Services. Specifically, it decreases the appropriation to the Economic Development Authority and increases the appropriation to the Department of Human Services. The change is based on an unappropriated balance in the State Treasury, as outlined in the Governor’s Executive Budget Document.
Key provisions
- Decreases the appropriation to the Economic Development Authority – Economic Development Project Fund (fund 9065).
- Increases the appropriation to the Department of Human Services (fund 5365).
- The appropriations are based on an unappropriated balance in the State Treasury.
- The changes are effective for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.
- The Governor submitted the Executive Budget Document detailing the state’s financial situation.
- The bill supplements and amends existing appropriation items.
- The appropriations are funded from the State Excess Lottery Revenue Fund.
Who is affected
- Economic Development Authority
- Department of Human Services
- State Treasury
- Lottery Revenue Fund
- West Virginia Residents (through funding for Human Services)
Notable changes
- Funds are being shifted between economic development and human services programs.
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Primary sponsor
Smith (Mr. President)
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