West VirginiaWest Virginia sets aside surplus funds for correctional technology and services
During fiscal year 2026, the Department of Homeland Security may use $11.6 million in surplus general revenue for correctional technology and special services.
What it does
West Virginia sets aside $11.6 million from surplus general revenue for correctional technology and special services during fiscal year 2026.
Argument forThe funding could help correctional facilities maintain technology and provide special services during the 2026 fiscal year.
Argument againstUsing surplus money for these services could leave fewer unallocated state funds available for other needs.
More detail
The Legislature appropriates $11,645,266 from surplus general revenue for information technology services and special services in the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The funds go to the Department of Homeland Security, Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation, fund 0450, fiscal year 2026, organization 0608. The money comes from the state's unappropriated surplus balance in the General Revenue Fund. The appropriation includes $6,642,874 for information technology services and $5,002,392 for special services. The appropriation covers the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, and the act takes effect upon passage.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
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History
- 2026
- Aug 13Chapter 46, Acts, Regular Session, 2026Latest
- Mar 19Approved by Governor Patrick Morrisey 3/19/2026Major
- Mar 18To Governor 3/18/2026To Governor
- Mar 16Filed for introductionMinor
- Mar 14Approved by Governor Patrick Morrisey 3/19/2026 - House JournalMajor
- Mar 14Approved by Governor Patrick Morrisey 3/19/2026 - Senate JournalBecame Law
- Mar 14To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate JournalMinor
- Mar 13Completed legislative action
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Effective from passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 13Communicated to House
- Mar 13Effective from passage (Roll No. 580)
- Mar 13Passed Senate (Roll No. 579)Passed Senate
- Mar 13Read 3rd timeMinor
- Mar 13On 3rd reading
- Mar 12Read 2nd timeMinor
- Mar 12On 2nd reading
- Mar 11Read 1st timeMinor
- Vote recorded PASSAGE-SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded EFFECT FROM PASSAGE. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 11Immediate consideration
- Mar 11Committee reference dispensed
- Mar 11Introduced in SenateMinor
- Mar 11Ordered to Senate
- Mar 11Effective from passage (Roll No. 400)
- Mar 11Passed House (Roll No. 399)Passed House
- Mar 11Read 3rd timeMinor
- Mar 11On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
- Mar 10Read 2nd timeMinor
- Mar 10On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
- Mar 9Read 1st timeMinor
- Mar 9Immediate consideration
- Mar 9Do pass
- Mar 9Introduced in HouseMinor
- Mar 9Originating in House FinanceIntroduced
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