West Virginia 2022 Regular Session

West Virginia Senate Bill SB625

Introduced

2/14/22

Refer

2/14/22

Engrossed

2/22/22

Refer

2/23/22

Refer

2/23/22

Enrolled

3/10/22

Passed

3/18/22

Chaptered

4/20/22

Caption

Making supplementary appropriation to DHHR, Division of Health, Vital Statistics Account

Impact

The bill is significant as it allows for the timely allocation of additional public moneys that support the Department of Health in managing vital statistics effectively. By increasing the budget for the Vital Statistics Account, the measure is expected to improve the efficiency of health-related record-keeping and services for the citizens. This could have broader implications on public health management, reflecting responsiveness to changing needs within state resources and public health challenges.

Summary

Senate Bill 625 is a legislative measure enacted to make a supplementary appropriation to the Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), specifically for the Division of Health's Vital Statistics Account. This bill emerged due to the identification of unappropriated balance funds available for expenditure in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022. The appropriations include $108,000 for personal services and employee benefits and an additional $800,000 for current expenses, aimed at enhancing departmental operations and services.

Sentiment

The sentiment around SB 625 appears largely positive, especially among health care advocates and policymakers who recognize the importance of adequate funding in the health sector. The legislation transcends partisan lines as it directly contributes to public health infrastructure which is crucial in maintaining community health standards. The absence of opposition and an overwhelming vote in favor (95 yeas and 0 nays) indicates strong legislative support and acknowledgement of its necessity.

Contention

However, while the bill passed without dissent, discussions around appropriations typically include concerns about budget constraints and the need for accountability in the use of public funds. The focus on the DHHR and Vital Statistics may also prompt discussions about how these funds are managed and whether they adequately address the public health needs of the state. Therefore, though SB 625 appears unobjectionable at face value, the broader context of healthcare funding and appropriations can still invoke contention among budgetary advocates and fiscal watchdog groups.

Latest WV SB625 Activity

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Companion Bills

WV HB4738

Similar To Making a supplementary appropriation, to the Department of Health and Human Resources, Division of Health - The Vital Statistics Account

Previously Filed As

WV HB5314

Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Health- The Vital Statistics Account from Special Revenue.

WV SB843

Supplemental Appropriation to Department of Health, fund 5144

WV SB4002

Supplementary appropriation to DOT, Division of Highways

WV HB3358

Supplemental Appropriation FBGR DHHR

WV HB402

Making a supplemental appropriation to the Department of Transportation, Division of Highways

WV HB5691

Supplemental appropriation, Department of Health

WV SB826

Supplementary appropriation to Division of Natural Resources, fund 3211

WV SB785

Supplemental appropriation to Department of Health, fund 5163

WV SB774

Supplemental appropriation to Department of Health, WV Birth to Three Fund

WV SB570

Supplemental Appropriation to Department of Health, fund 8802

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