HB 5282
Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Administration-Public Defender Services from the Unappropriated Surplus Balance
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill provides supplemental funding to the Department of Administration’s Public Defender Services. It uses a surplus balance from the State Fund, General Revenue, to increase appropriations for the fiscal year 2026. Specifically, the bill adds funds for Public Defender Corporations and Appointed Counsel Fees. The goal is to provide additional resources to support the public defender services within West Virginia.
Key provisions
- Provides supplemental funding to the Department of Administration, Public Defender Services.
- Uses an unappropriated surplus balance from the State Fund, General Revenue.
- Increases appropriations for Public Defender Corporations.
- Increases appropriations for Appointed Counsel Fees.
Who is affected
- West Virginia State Government
- Public Defender Services
- Legal Professionals
Notable changes
- Adds new appropriation items to the existing Public Defender Services budget.
- Utilizes a surplus revenue balance for increased spending.
Fiscal impact
The bill supplements the Public Defender Services budget with $2,600,000 for Public Defender Corporations and $15,000,000 for Appointed Counsel Fees.
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Primary sponsor
Hanshaw (Mr. Speaker)
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