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SB 250

Budget Bill

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Woelfel

West Virginia's SB 250 budget bill passed both chambers with amendments and moved to Governor for signature, authorizing state spending across all agencies.

Chapter 7, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
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Bill Summary · SB 250

Legislative bill overview

SB 250 is West Virginia's budget bill that has progressed through both chambers of the legislature and been sent to the Governor for signature as of March 6, 2026. The bill underwent amendments in both the House and Senate before final passage, with the Senate amending the House version before approving it on roll call 358.

Why is this important

Budget bills are foundational legislation that authorize state spending across all government agencies and programs for the fiscal year. This bill's passage directly determines funding levels for education, infrastructure, healthcare, public safety, and other essential state services that affect all West Virginia residents.

Potential points of contention

  • The specific allocation of limited state revenues between competing priorities (education funding, infrastructure maintenance, social services, tax relief)
  • Any proposed changes to revenue sources or tax policy included in the amended versions
  • The back-and-forth amendments between House and Senate suggest disagreement on spending priorities that may reflect partisan or regional divisions within the legislature

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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