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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.

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

Passed House (Roll No. 489)

Yes: 90 • No: 3

House vote • 3/12/2026

Effective from passage (Roll No. 490)

Yes: 90 • No: 3

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter 43, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

    8/13/2026House

  2. Approved by Governor 3/19/2026

    3/19/2026House

  3. To Governor 3/18/2026

    3/18/2026House

  4. Introduced in Senate

    3/14/2026Senate

  5. Committee reference dispensed

    3/14/2026Senate

  6. Immediate consideration

    3/14/2026Senate

  7. Read 1st time

    3/14/2026Senate

  8. Constitutional Rule Suspended (Roll No. 613)

    3/14/2026Senate

  9. Read 2nd time

    3/14/2026Senate

  10. Read 3rd time

    3/14/2026Senate

  11. Passed Senate (Roll No. 614)

    3/14/2026Senate

  12. Effective from passage (Roll No. 615)

    3/14/2026Senate

  13. Communicated to House

    3/14/2026Senate

  14. Completed legislative action

    3/14/2026Senate

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

    3/14/2026Senate

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

    3/14/2026Senate

  17. Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - House Journal

    3/14/2026House

  18. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

    3/12/2026House

  19. Read 3rd time

    3/12/2026House

  20. Passed House (Roll No. 489)

    3/12/2026House

  21. Effective from passage (Roll No. 490)

    3/12/2026House

  22. Ordered to Senate

    3/12/2026House

  23. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

    3/11/2026House

  24. Read 2nd time

    3/11/2026House

  25. On 1st reading, Special Calendar

    3/10/2026House

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