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SB 877

Supplemental appropriation to Department of Commerce, fund 0256

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Woelfel

West Virginia bill allocating supplemental funds to Department of Commerce; specific amounts and purposes not publicly detailed in current legislative record.

On 3rd reading, House Calendar
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Bill Summary · SB 877

Legislative bill overview

SB 877 is a supplemental appropriation bill that allocates additional funds to West Virginia's Department of Commerce from fund 0256. The bill is currently in the second reading stage of the legislative process, having recently received a committee substitute. The specific dollar amounts and programmatic purposes of these supplemental funds are not detailed in the available legislative record.

Why is this important

Supplemental appropriations provide mid-year or emergency funding beyond initial budget allocations, allowing state agencies to address unforeseen needs or expanded opportunities. The Department of Commerce handles economic development, business recruitment, and workforce initiatives, so additional funding could impact job creation efforts or business support programs throughout West Virginia.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency in available information: The legislative record does not specify the dollar amount being appropriated or the intended uses, making public scrutiny difficult at this stage
  • Fund source and fiscal impact: No details are provided about where fund 0256's supplemental resources originate or broader state budget implications
  • Committee substitute modifications: The unexplained changes made in the committee substitute raise questions about what adjustments were deemed necessary and why

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

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