HB 5277
Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Health Facilities-Welch Community Hospital, William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital, and Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital from the Unappropriated Surplus Balance
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Bill overview
This bill provides supplemental funding to three West Virginia Department of Health Facilities hospitals: Welch Community Hospital, William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital, and Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital. The funds come from an unappropriated surplus balance in the State Fund, General Revenue, and are intended to cover capital outlay, repairs, and equipment costs for each facility during fiscal year 2026. Specifically, Welch Community Hospital receives $1,000,000, William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital receives $3,400,000, and Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital receives $4,304,000.
Key provisions
- Provides supplemental appropriations to Welch Community Hospital.
- Provides supplemental appropriations to William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital.
- Provides supplemental appropriations to Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital.
- Funds are derived from an unappropriated surplus balance in the State Fund, General Revenue.
- The appropriations are for fiscal year 2026.
- Specifically allocates funds for capital outlay, repairs, and equipment.
- The bill supplements existing appropriations for each hospital.
- The total amount allocated to Welch Community Hospital is $1,000,000.
Who is affected
- Department of Health Facilities
- Welch Community Hospital
- William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital
- Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital
- Taxpayers of West Virginia
Notable changes
- Adds new appropriation items to existing accounts for the specified hospitals.
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Primary sponsor
Hanshaw (Mr. Speaker)
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