SB 830
Supplemental Appropriation to Department of Human Services, fund 0488
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Bill overview
This bill provides supplemental appropriations to the West Virginia Department of Human Services for fiscal year 2026. Specifically, it increases funding for the Bureau for Social Services – Adoption (fund 0488), the Bureau for Social Services – Foster Care (fund 0489), and the Bureau for Social Services – Adult Services (fund 0492). The funds come from an unappropriated surplus balance in the State Fund, General Revenue.
Key provisions
- Provides additional funding to the Bureau for Social Services – Adoption (fund 0488).
- Provides additional funding to the Bureau for Social Services – Foster Care (fund 0489).
- Provides additional funding to the Bureau for Social Services – Adult Services (fund 0492).
- Funds are drawn from an unappropriated surplus balance in the State Fund, General Revenue.
- The appropriations are for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.
- The appropriations are designated as ‘General Appropriation Fund’.
- The amounts appropriated are $7,767,412 for Adoption, $19,689,498 for Foster Care, and $1,000,000 for Adult Services.
Who is affected
- Department of Human Services
- Adoption Services
- Foster Care Services
- Adult Services
- State of West Virginia taxpayers
Notable changes
- Increases funding levels for specific departments within the Department of Human Services.
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Primary sponsor
Smith (Mr. President)
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