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HB 5286

Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Homeland Security-Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation from the Unappropriated Surplus Balance

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Roger Hanshaw and 1 co-sponsor

One-time $1.5 million General Revenue appropriation to the Correctional Units (Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation) for equipment purchases in FY 2026 from the unappropriate

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Bill Summary · HB 5286

Summary — HB 5286 (2026 Session, West Virginia)

Title

Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Homeland Security-Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation from the Unappropriated Surplus Balance

Purpose and Intent

HB 5286 authorizes a supplemental appropriation to the Department of Homeland Security, Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation (Correctional Units) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The bill reallocates funds from the unappropriated surplus balance of the State Fund, General Revenue, to support equipment needs for the correctional system. The sponsor description indicates the Governor’s Executive Budget identified an unappropriated surplus available for appropriation during FY 2026, and this bill is the legislative action to commit a portion of that surplus.

Key Provisions

  • Adds a new appropriation item under Fund 0450, FY 2026, Organization 0608 (Department of Homeland Security – Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation – Correctional Units).
  • Source: General Revenue.
  • Amount: $1,500,000 allocated to “Equipment – Surplus” (Account 34100).
  • Purpose: To purchase or equip correctional units with surplus equipment funding, funded from the unappropriated surplus balance.
  • Effective date: Upon passage (the bill indicates immediate effectiveness).

Affected Entities

  • Primary: Department of Homeland Security, Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Correctional Units (West Virginia state government entity responsible for state correctional facilities and related operations).
  • Beneficiaries: State correctional facilities and units that will receive equipment funding to support operations, safety, or rehabilitation infrastructure as determined by the department.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction: February 6, 2026.
  • Proceedings: Referred to House Finance; subsequent passage in the House on March 12, 2026 (Roll Call No. 485) with effective date upon passage (Roll No. 486); transmitted to the Senate.
  • Senate action: The action history shows introduction and referrals in March 2026, with a note indicating Senate consideration on March 14, 2026.
  • Overall timeline indicates rapid advancement through the 2026 session, contingent on legislative approval of the unappropriated surplus allocation.

Contextual Notes

  • The bill relies on the existence of an unappropriated surplus in General Revenue as reported in the Governor’s Executive Budget Document (January 14, 2026).
  • It does not create new revenue but reallocates existing surplus funds within the General Revenue fund to a dedicated equipment appropriation for correctional facilities.
  • No changes to ongoing program authorities or requirements beyond the one-time supplemental appropriation.

Bottom Line

HB 5286 is a one-time, $1.5 million supplemental appropriation from the General Revenue unappropriated surplus to the Correctional Units segment of the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation to fund equipment purchases for FY 2026, effective upon passage.

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

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