West VirginiaSB 8312026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Supplemental Appropriation to Department of Human Services, fund 8794

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 funding for mental health staff pay

The law moves $200,000 in federal block grant funds to staff pay and benefits for community mental health services. It applies to fiscal year 2026, ending June 30, 2026. The money shifts from the "Federal Coronavirus Pandemic" line to the "Personal Services and Employee Benefits" line. The Department of Human Services uses it to support wages and benefits for community mental health staff. It does not create a new program.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Randy E. Smith
Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

Mike Woelfel
Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 244 • No: 6

House vote • 3/12/2026

Effective from passage (Roll No. 464)

Yes: 91 • No: 3

House vote • 3/12/2026

Passed House (Roll No. 463)

Yes: 91 • No: 3

Senate vote • 2/18/2026

Effective from passage (Roll No. 138)

Yes: 31 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/18/2026

Passed Senate (Roll No. 137)