West VirginiaSB 5702026 Regular SessionSenate

Supplemental Appropriation to Department of Health, fund 8802

Sponsored By: Randy E. Smith (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

More federal money for rural health

Beginning March 13, 2026, the law adds about $199.5 million in federal funding to West Virginia’s Department of Health. Its Central Office receives the money for the Rural Health Transformation Program. The funding covers the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The law does not create direct household payments or set a household benefit amount.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Randy E. Smith
Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

Mike Woelfel
Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 256 • No: 0

House vote • 3/13/2026

Passed House (Roll No. 537)

Yes: 96 • No: 0

House vote • 3/13/2026

Effective from passage (Roll No. 538)

Yes: 96 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/13/2026

Effective from passage (Roll No. 79)

Yes: 32 • No: 0