West VirginiaSB 8252026 Regular SessionSenate

Supplementary appropriation to Department of Administration, fund 0226

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 money for public defense in 2026

The law adds $2.6 million for public defender corporations and $15 million to pay appointed counsel fees. The money comes from the State Fund, General Revenue surplus (Fund 0226). It supports Fiscal Year 2026 costs to run indigent defense and pay appointed lawyers. Low-income people who need a public defender benefit indirectly through steadier services and quicker payments. The appropriation takes effect on passage and applies through June 30, 2026.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Randy E. Smith
Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

Mike Woelfel
Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 246 • No: 6

House vote • 3/12/2026

Effective from passage (Roll No. 458)

Yes: 90 • No: 3

House vote • 3/12/2026

Passed House (Roll No. 457)

Yes: 90 • No: 3

Senate vote • 2/16/2026

Effective from passage (Roll No. 100)

Yes: 33 • No: 0