HB 5304
Supplemental Appropriation to Section 8. Awards for Claims Against the State.
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Bill overview
This bill provides additional funding to West Virginia’s state claims process. It supplements existing appropriations from the state’s general revenue, special revenue, and state road funds to cover a higher volume of claims filed against the state. The supplemental appropriation aims to address an increase in claims resulting from previous legislation that expedited the payment process. Specifically, it increases the total available for claims payments to $1,100,000 from general revenue, $250,000 from special revenue, and $964,750 from state road funds.
Key provisions
- Increases general revenue funding for claims payments to $1,100,000.
- Increases special revenue funding for claims payments to $250,000.
- Increases state road funds for claims payments to $964,750.
- Addresses an increase in the number of claims filed against the state.
- Supplemental appropriation to Section 8 of House Bill 2026.
- Funded for fiscal year 2026.
- Amends existing appropriations.
- Related to the expedited payment process authorized by House Bill 3157.
Who is affected
- Individuals filing claims against the state
- The State of West Virginia
- State Government Agencies
Notable changes
- Increases the total amount available for claims payments.
- Adjusts funding allocations across different state revenue sources.
Fiscal impact
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Primary sponsor
Hanshaw (Mr. Speaker)
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