SB 876
Supplemental appropriation to Department of Health Facilities, fund 0412
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Bill overview
This bill provides supplemental appropriations to three West Virginia Department of Health Facilities hospitals: Welch Community Hospital, William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital, and Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital. The funds, drawn from an unappropriated surplus balance in the State Fund, General Revenue, are intended to cover capital outlay, repairs, and equipment costs for each facility during fiscal year 2026. Specifically, Welch Community Hospital receives $1,000,000, William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital receives $3,400,000, and Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital receives $4,304,000.
Key provisions
- Provides supplemental funding to Welch Community Hospital (fund 0412).
- Provides supplemental funding to William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital (fund 0413).
- Provides supplemental funding to Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital (fund 0414).
- Funds are derived from an unappropriated surplus balance in the State Fund, General Revenue.
- The appropriations are for fiscal year 2026.
- The funds are designated for capital outlay, repairs, and equipment.
- The bill supplements existing appropriations.
- The Governor submitted a budget document outlining the available surplus.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Department of Health Facilities
- Welch Community Hospital
- William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital
- Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital
- Taxpayers of West Virginia
Notable changes
- Adds new appropriation items to existing accounts for the specified hospitals.
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Primary sponsor
Smith (Mr. President)
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