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West VirginiaSB 7872026 Regular SessionSenate

Supplemental appropriation to Department of Commerce, fund 0250

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.

West Virginia forestry operations get $600,000 more

Beginning March 13, 2026, the law adds $600,000 for the West Virginia Division of Forestry’s operating costs. This one-time increase covers fiscal year 2026, which ends June 30, 2026. The money comes from the state’s unappropriated General Revenue balance. The law does not create direct household payments or change program rules.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Randy E. Smith

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Mike Woelfel

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 239 • No: 7

House vote • 3/13/2026

Passed House (Roll No. 558)

Yes: 87 • No: 3

House vote • 3/13/2026

Effective from passage (Roll No. 559)

Yes: 87 • No: 3

Senate vote • 3/11/2026

Passed Senate (Roll No. 421)

Yes: 32 • No: 1

Senate vote • 3/11/2026

Effective from passage (Roll No. 422)

Yes: 33 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter 13, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

    6/24/2026Senate

  2. Approved by Governor 3/19/2026

    3/19/2026Senate

  3. To Governor 3/17/2026

    3/17/2026Senate

  4. House Message received

    3/14/2026Senate

  5. To Governor 3/17/2026 - Senate Journal

    3/14/2026Senate

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

    3/14/2026Senate

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

    3/14/2026House

  8. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

    3/13/2026House

  9. Read 3rd time

    3/13/2026House

  10. Passed House (Roll No. 558)

    3/13/2026House

  11. Effective from passage (Roll No. 559)

    3/13/2026House

  12. Communicated to Senate

    3/13/2026House

  13. Completed legislative action

    3/13/2026House

  14. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

    3/12/2026House

  15. Read 2nd time

    3/12/2026House

  16. On 3rd reading

    3/11/2026Senate

  17. Read 3rd time

    3/11/2026Senate

  18. Passed Senate (Roll No. 421)

    3/11/2026Senate

  19. Effective from passage (Roll No. 422)

    3/11/2026Senate

  20. Ordered to House

    3/11/2026Senate

  21. House received Senate message

    3/11/2026House

  22. Introduced in House

    3/11/2026House

  23. Immediate consideration

    3/11/2026House

  24. Read 1st time

    3/11/2026House

  25. On 2nd reading

    3/10/2026Senate

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