HB 5691
Supplemental appropriation, Department of Health
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill redirects funds from the Attorney General – Consumer Protection Recovery Fund and the State Fund, General Revenue to the Department of Health. Specifically, it expires $2,981,132.08 from the Attorney General – Consumer Protection Recovery Fund and utilizes an unappropriated surplus balance in the State Fund, General Revenue to supplement the Department of Health’s budget for fiscal year 2026. This supplemental appropriation is intended to fund the Tobacco Education Program.
Key provisions
- Expends $2,981,132.08 from the Attorney General – Consumer Protection Recovery Fund.
- Utilizes an unappropriated surplus balance from the State Fund, General Revenue.
- Supplements the Department of Health’s budget for fiscal year 2026.
- Funds the Tobacco Education Program.
- Decreases the balance in the Attorney General – Consumer Protection Recovery Fund.
- Amends the appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.
Who is affected
- Department of Health
- Attorney General
- State Fund, General Revenue
- General Revenue Fund
Notable changes
- Funds are being reallocated from one state fund to another.
- An existing surplus balance is being utilized for appropriation.
Fiscal impact
The bill utilizes an unappropriated surplus balance in the State Fund, General Revenue for supplemental appropriations.
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