Supplemental Appropriation to Department of Human Services, fund 5090

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Woelfel

The bill provides supplemental funds to the Department of Human Services (Fund 5090), clarifying DHS as the recipient agency.

Chapter 26, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

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Summary of SB 828 (Session 2026 - West Virginia)

Purpose and intent

SB 828 is a supplemental appropriation bill related to the Department of Human Services (DHS), Fund 5090.

The amendment process shown in the bill changes a reference from “Department of Health” to “Department of Human Services,” indicating the intended recipient agency for the appropriation is DHS.

Key provisions and changes

The core action is a supplemental appropriation to DHS, Fund 5090. Specific dollar amounts, programs funded, or line-item details are not included in the provided text, but the bill’s framework is to allocate additional funds to DHS for ongoing or new needs.

An amendment (FIN AM #1) changes the line referencing the Department from Health to Human Services, clarifying DHS as the recipient agency for the funds.

Who/what is affected

State Agency: Department of Health is replaced in the specific line with the Department of Human Services in the appropriation language, effectively directing funds to DHS.

Beneficiaries: The funds would primarily impact programs administered by DHS, which may include services such as public assistance, support for vulnerable populations, child welfare services, aging services, and disability services, depending on the DHS programs funded by Fund 5090.

General public: Potential recipients of DHS services may see changes in program capacity or service delivery if the supplemental funding expands eligibility, services, staffing, or administrative operations.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Legislative progress:

Introduced and assigned to Senate Finance; passed the Senate.
Passed in the House (with amendments) and returned to the Senate.
Senate concurred in House amendments and passed the bill (Roll Nos. 461-633 around mid-March 2026).
Governor approved the bill on March 19, 2026.
Effective date noted as “effective from passage” per the roll-call records during final passage.

Final status: Chapter 26, Acts, Regular Session 2026, indicating enacted law and its inclusion into the state’s statutory framework.

Amendments:

FIN AM #1 to replace “Department of Health” with “Department of Human Services” within the appropriation text, clarifying the intended agency recipient.

Additional notes

Specific funding amounts, duration, eligible uses, reporting requirements, and oversight mechanisms are not provided in the excerpt. Those details would typically be contained in the enacted appropriation language or accompanying fiscal notes.

The timeline shows a standard legislative process culminating in a 2026 act with a direct executive signature and immediate effective date.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to highlight potential impacts for DHS program areas (e.g., child welfare, aging services) once the exact Fund 5090 allocations and program language are available.