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West VirginiaHB 56822026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Supplemental Appropriation to expire funds to surplus balance of General Revenue

Sponsored By: Vernon Criss (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

7 provisions identified: 7 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

More college aid for students

The law increases money for student aid in FY2026. It moves $40.62 million to the Higher Education Grant Fund and $18.5 million to the PROMISE Scholarship Fund. It adds $5.03 million for HEAPS grants and $1.48 million to the Underwood-Smith Teaching Scholars Fund. It provides $1.33 million for the Tuition Contract Program. It sets $5.81 million for the Dual Enrollment Program created in 2023.

Big boost for biomedical research

The law sets $72 million to expand biomedical research in FY2026. It gives $30 million to Marshall University School of Medicine and $32 million to West Virginia University School of Medicine. It gives $5 million to WVU Dental School and $5 million to the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine.

Funding to run state colleges

The law provides $153.26 million to the state higher education commission for FY2026. It pays staff and benefits ($2.95 million), general operating costs ($1.10 million), and program administration ($80,000). It funds higher education system initiatives ($1.66 million) and pays a $17,817 BRIM insurance premium. This keeps services and operations running across the state’s colleges. It does not send cash directly to households.

Carryover funds for 2026 programs

The law lets unspent FY2025 money roll into FY2026 for listed programs. These include RHEP administration, Mental Health Provider Loan Repayment, Tuition Contract Program, Fire and EMS Training Program Support – Surplus, Dual Enrollment Program, Nursing Program Expansion Support – Surplus, HEAPS grants, and the Health Professionals’ Student Loan Program. This keeps leftover funds available next year for the same uses.

Loan help for health providers

The law funds two health workforce loan programs for FY2026. It provides $547,470 to the Health Professionals’ Student Loan Program. It adds $100,000 for Mental Health Provider Loan Repayment. If you are an eligible health student or provider, more funds are available. The law does not set per-person award amounts.

Funds to run Regional Tech Park

The law provides $1.76 million to operate the West Virginia Regional Technology Park in FY2026. The money can only pay operating costs while the park moves from construction to full occupancy. Tenants benefit from stable operations and services.

Support for military college programs

The law transfers $293,500 to the Military College Advisory Council Fund. The money supports council activities and related programs. Military college students benefit from these supported services.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Vernon Criss

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Clay Riley

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 456 • No: 35

Senate vote • 3/6/2026

Effective from passage (Roll No. 366)

Yes: 34 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/6/2026

Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 365)

Yes: 34 • No: 0

House vote • 3/5/2026

Effective from passage (Roll No. 353)

Yes: 79 • No: 4

House vote • 3/5/2026

House concurred in Senate amendment with amendment (Roll No. 352)

Yes: 77 • No: 5

Senate vote • 3/4/2026

Effective from passage (Roll No. 357)

Yes: 33 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/4/2026

Passed Senate with amended title (Roll No. 356)

Yes: 33 • No: 0

House vote • 2/25/2026

Effective from passage (Roll No. 193)

Yes: 84 • No: 12

House vote • 2/25/2026

Passed House (Roll No. 192)

Yes: 82 • No: 14

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor 3/12/2026 - Senate Journal

    3/13/2026Senate

  2. Approved by Governor 3/12/26

    3/12/2026House

  3. To Governor 3/6/2026 - Senate Journal

    3/9/2026Senate

  4. To Governor 3/9/26

    3/9/2026House

  5. House Message received

    3/6/2026Senate

  6. Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 365)

    3/6/2026Senate

  7. Effective from passage (Roll No. 366)

    3/6/2026Senate

  8. Communicated to House

    3/6/2026Senate

  9. Completed legislative action

    3/6/2026Senate

  10. House received Senate message

    3/5/2026House

  11. House concurred in Senate amendment with amendment (Roll No. 352)

    3/5/2026House

  12. Effective from passage (Roll No. 353)

    3/5/2026House

  13. Communicated to Senate

    3/5/2026House

  14. On 3rd reading

    3/4/2026Senate

  15. Read 3rd time

    3/4/2026Senate

  16. Passed Senate with amended title (Roll No. 356)

    3/4/2026Senate

  17. Effective from passage (Roll No. 357)

    3/4/2026Senate

  18. Senate requests House to concur

    3/4/2026Senate

  19. On 2nd reading

    3/3/2026Senate

  20. Read 2nd time

    3/3/2026Senate

  21. Committee amendment adopted (Voice vote)

    3/3/2026Senate

  22. On 1st reading

    3/2/2026Senate

  23. Read 1st time

    3/2/2026Senate

  24. Reported do pass, with amendment and title amendment

    2/27/2026Senate

  25. Introduced in Senate

    2/26/2026Senate

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