HB 5297
Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Health Facilities - William R. Sharpe Hospital 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 Health Facilities – William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital in West Virginia. It uses an unappropriated surplus balance from the State Fund, General Revenue to add a new appropriation item for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The purpose of this funding is to support operations at the hospital during that fiscal year. This supplemental appropriation ensures the hospital has the necessary resources to fulfill its obligations.
Key provisions
- Allocates funds from the unappropriated surplus balance.
- Designates the Department of Health Facilities – William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital as the recipient.
- Specifies the fiscal year 2026 for the appropriation.
- Identifies fund 0413 and organization 0512 for the allocation.
- Adds a new item of appropriation to the existing budget.
- The total appropriation is $4,906,630.
Who is affected
- Department of Health Facilities
- William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital
- State of West Virginia taxpayers
Notable changes
- Utilizes a surplus balance for additional funding.
- Provides a specific supplemental appropriation for a designated hospital.
Fiscal impact
The bill allocates $4,906,630 from the State Fund, General Revenue to William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital for fiscal year 2026.
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Primary sponsor
Hanshaw (Mr. Speaker)
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