HB 5300
Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Agriculture from the Unappropriated Surplus Balance.
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Bill overview
This bill provides a supplemental appropriation to the West Virginia Department of Agriculture from the state’s unappropriated surplus balance. Specifically, it adds $1,000,000 to the Moorefield Agricultural Center’s budget for fiscal year 2026. The funds are being allocated from the General Revenue fund, as outlined in the Governor’s budget document. This supplemental funding aims to support operations and activities at the Agricultural Center.
Key provisions
- Allocates $1,000,000 to the Moorefield Agricultural Center.
- The appropriation comes from the unappropriated surplus balance in the State Fund, General Revenue.
- Funds are designated for fiscal year 2026.
- The appropriation is for organization 1400, the Department of Agriculture.
- The appropriation is detailed within Title II – Appropriations, Section 1.
- The bill supplements existing appropriations.
- The appropriation is for fund 0131.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Department of Agriculture
- Moorefield Agricultural Center
- State taxpayers (through the use of general revenue)
Notable changes
- Adds a new line item to the Department of Agriculture’s budget.
- Utilizes a surplus balance that was previously unappropriated.
Fiscal impact
The bill allocates $1,000,000 from the state’s general revenue fund to the Moorefield Agricultural Center.
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Primary sponsor
Hanshaw (Mr. Speaker)
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