HB 5302
Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Human Services- Foster Care from the Unappropriated Surplus Balance.
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill uses a surplus of money from the state’s general revenue fund to provide additional funding to the Department of Human Services – Foster Care. Specifically, it directs a transfer of $6 million from the surplus balance to the Bring Them Home Fund. This supplemental appropriation aims to support foster care programs within West Virginia during the 2026 fiscal year.
Key provisions
- Allocates $6 million from the unappropriated surplus balance.
- Designates the funds for the Department of Human Services – Foster Care (fund 0489).
- Directs the funds to the Bring Them Home Fund (fund xxxx).
- The appropriation is for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.
- The bill supplements existing appropriations.
- The appropriation is derived from General Revenue.
Who is affected
- Department of Human Services
- Foster Care Program Participants
- Bring Them Home Fund
- State of West Virginia
Notable changes
- Utilizes a surplus balance for increased funding.
- Redirects funds to the Bring Them Home Fund.
Fiscal impact
The bill allocates $6 million from the state’s surplus revenue to foster care programs.
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Primary sponsor
Hanshaw (Mr. Speaker)
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