HB 5318
Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Commerce - State Parks and Recreation Endowment Fund from Special Revenue.
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- Passed House of Delegates
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- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill provides a supplemental appropriation to the West Virginia State Parks and Recreation Endowment Fund. The funds, currently held in an unappropriated balance within the Department of Commerce, Division of Natural Resources, will be used to increase existing appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. Specifically, the bill allocates $25,000 to current expenses and $6,500,000 to other assets within the fund. This supplemental funding aims to support the ongoing operations and maintenance of West Virginia’s state parks and recreation areas.
Key provisions
- Increases appropriations to the State Parks and Recreation Endowment Fund.
- Utilizes an unappropriated balance from the Department of Commerce.
- Allocates $25,000 for current expenses.
- Allocates $6,500,000 for other assets.
- The appropriation is for fiscal year 2026.
Who is affected
- Department of Commerce
- Division of Natural Resources
- State Parks and Recreation Endowment Fund
- West Virginia State Parks
Notable changes
- Provides additional funding to an existing state fund.
- Repurposes unappropriated funds for state park operations.
Fiscal impact
The bill increases appropriations to the State Parks and Recreation Endowment Fund by $6,525,000.
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Primary sponsor
Hanshaw (Mr. Speaker)
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