West VirginiaSB 8302026 Regular SessionSenate

Supplemental Appropriation to Department of Human Services, fund 0488

Sponsored By: Randy E. Smith (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Adoption and foster care budgets grow

Beginning March 13, 2026, West Virginia adds funding for adoption and foster care services. The Department of Human Services gets $7.767412 million for adoption and $19.689498 million for foster care. This money comes from the state's unused General Revenue surplus for fiscal year 2026, ending June 30, 2026. The law does not set individual payments or change who qualifies.

More funding for adult services

Beginning March 13, 2026, West Virginia adds $1 million to the Department of Human Services' adult services budget. This money comes from the state's unused General Revenue surplus for fiscal year 2026, ending June 30, 2026. The law does not set individual payments or change who qualifies.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Randy E. Smith
Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

Mike Woelfel
Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 245 • No: 0

House vote • 3/13/2026

Effective from passage (Roll No. 577)

Yes: 91 • No: 0

House vote • 3/13/2026

Passed House (Roll No. 576)

Yes: 86 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/11/2026

Effective from passage (Roll No. 440)

Yes: 34 • No: 0