West VirginiaSB 8442026 Regular SessionSenate

Supplemental Appropriation to Department of Human Services, fund 8722

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 medical funding for West Virginia residents

West Virginia’s Department of Human Services gets about $1.37 billion more in federal money for medical services. It also gets $37 million more to run the program. The money comes from federal funds not yet budgeted for the year ending June 30, 2026. The funding took effect March 13, 2026. The law does not change who qualifies or set a payment amount for households.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Randy E. Smith
Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

Mike Woelfel
Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 249 • No: 0

House vote • 3/13/2026

Effective from passage (Roll No. 581)

Yes: 90 • No: 0

House vote • 3/13/2026

Passed House (Roll No. 580)

Yes: 91 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/10/2026

Effective from passage (Roll No. 389)

Yes: 34 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/10/2026

Passed Senate (Roll No. 388)