SB 783
Supplemental appropriation to Public Defender Services
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- Passed House of Delegates
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Bill overview
Senate Bill 783 seeks to provide additional funding to the West Virginia Public Defender Services. The bill uses a surplus balance in the State Fund, General Revenue to increase existing appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Specifically, it boosts funding for Public Defender Corporations and Appointed Counsel Fees. This supplemental appropriation aims to support the operations of the public defender’s office.
Key provisions
- Increases funding for Public Defender Corporations.
- Increases funding for Appointed Counsel Fees.
- Utilizes an unappropriated surplus balance in the State Fund, General Revenue.
- Applies to fiscal year 2025.
- Targets the Public Defender Services organization (0221).
- Amends existing appropriation items.
- The bill supplements the Governor's recommended budget.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Public Defender Services
- Criminal defendants in West Virginia
- The Department of Administration
- The State Treasury
Notable changes
- Increases existing appropriations for Public Defender Services.
- Utilizes a surplus fund to cover the increased appropriations.
Fiscal impact
The bill utilizes an unappropriated surplus balance in the State Fund, General Revenue to supplement existing appropriations for the Public Defender Services.
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Primary sponsor
Smith (Mr. President)
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