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SB 785

Supplemental appropriation to Department of Health, fund 5163

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Woelfel

West Virginia appropriates supplemental funding to Department of Health (fund 5163) without publicly disclosed amount or designated purpose.

Chapter 11, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
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Bill Summary · SB 785

Legislative bill overview

SB 785 is a supplemental appropriation bill that allocates additional funding to West Virginia's Department of Health through fund 5163. The bill was introduced by Senator Mike Woelfel and received gubernatorial approval on March 19, 2026. The specific dollar amount and programmatic details are not provided in the legislative actions summary.

Why is this important

Supplemental appropriations allow state agencies to address unanticipated needs or expand existing programs mid-fiscal year beyond their original budgeted amounts. For the Department of Health, additional funding typically supports public health initiatives, disease prevention, healthcare infrastructure, or emergency response capabilities that affect West Virginia residents' health outcomes and access to services.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency: The summary provides no information about the actual appropriation amount or which specific health programs receive funding, making it difficult for the public to assess fiscal priorities
  • Fund 5163 specificity: Without knowing what fund 5163 covers, it's unclear whether this addresses critical needs or represents discretionary spending
  • Budget process concerns: Supplemental appropriations bypass the regular budget review process, which some view as circumventing legislative oversight despite gubernatorial approval

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

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