West VirginiaHB 53072026 Regular SessionHouse

Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Tourism- Division of Culture and History from the Unappropriated Surplus Balance.

Sponsored By: Roger Hanshaw (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

More money for state cultural sites

The law adds $10 million for fiscal year 2026. It goes to the Department of Tourism’s Division of Culture and History. The money is for building repairs, capital projects, and equipment. It is a one-time appropriation from the unappropriated surplus balance. It does not change your taxes or state benefit amounts.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Roger Hanshaw

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Sean Hornbuckle

    Democratic • House

  • Gary G. Howell

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 282 • No: 6

Senate vote 3/14/2026

Effective from passage (Roll No. 615)

Yes: 34 • No: 0

Senate vote 3/14/2026

Passed Senate (Roll No. 614)

Yes: 34 • No: 0

Senate vote 3/14/2026

Constitutional Rule Suspended (Roll No. 613)

Yes: 34 • No: 0

House vote 3/12/2026

Effective from passage (Roll No. 490)

Yes: 90 • No: 3

House vote 3/12/2026

Passed House (Roll No. 489)

Yes: 90 • No: 3

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor 3/19/2026

    3/19/2026House
  2. To Governor 3/18/2026

    3/18/2026House
  3. Introduced in Senate

    3/14/2026Senate
  4. Committee reference dispensed

    3/14/2026Senate
  5. Immediate consideration

    3/14/2026Senate
  6. Read 1st time

    3/14/2026Senate
  7. Constitutional Rule Suspended (Roll No. 613)

    3/14/2026Senate
  8. Read 2nd time

    3/14/2026Senate
  9. Read 3rd time

    3/14/2026Senate
  10. Passed Senate (Roll No. 614)

    3/14/2026Senate
  11. Effective from passage (Roll No. 615)

    3/14/2026Senate
  12. Communicated to House

    3/14/2026Senate
  13. Completed legislative action

    3/14/2026Senate
  14. To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal

    3/14/2026Senate
  15. Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - Senate Journal

    3/14/2026Senate
  16. Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - House Journal

    3/14/2026House
  17. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

    3/12/2026House
  18. Read 3rd time

    3/12/2026House
  19. Passed House (Roll No. 489)

    3/12/2026House
  20. Effective from passage (Roll No. 490)

    3/12/2026House
  21. Ordered to Senate

    3/12/2026House
  22. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

    3/11/2026House
  23. Read 2nd time

    3/11/2026House
  24. On 1st reading, Special Calendar

    3/10/2026House
  25. Read 1st time

    3/10/2026House

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