West VirginiaSB 7912026 Regular SessionSenate

Supplemental appropriation to Department of Homeland Security, fund 0443

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 emergency management funding grows

Beginning March 14, 2026, the law adds $230,000 for the West Virginia Division of Emergency Management’s operating costs. This one-time increase covers fiscal year 2026, ending June 30, 2026. The money comes from the state’s general revenue balance that has not already been assigned for spending. The law does not provide direct payments or benefits to households.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Randy E. Smith

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 244 • No: 5

House vote • 3/13/2026

Passed House (Roll No. 562)

Yes: 89 • No: 2

House vote • 3/13/2026

Effective from passage (Roll No. 563)

Yes: 87 • No: 3

Senate vote • 3/11/2026

Passed Senate (Roll No. 425)

Yes: 34 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/11/2026

Effective from passage (Roll No. 426)

Yes: 34 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter 15, 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. 562)

    3/13/2026House
  11. Effective from passage (Roll No. 563)

    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. 425)

    3/11/2026Senate
  19. Effective from passage (Roll No. 426)

    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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