West Virginia 2022 Regular Session

West Virginia Senate Bill SB718

Introduced

2/24/22

Refer

2/24/22

Report Pass

3/2/22

Engrossed

3/3/22

Refer

3/4/22

Refer

3/4/22

Enrolled

3/10/22

Passed

3/18/22

Chaptered

4/20/22

Caption

Supplemental appropriation to Department of Administration, Travel Management, Aviation Fund

Impact

The impact of SB 718 is primarily financial, allowing the Department of Administration to allocate additional resources towards the Aviation Fund. This appropriation addresses specific needs within the department, enhancing its capacity for maintenance and operational repairs, which are essential for efficient functioning. By providing supplementary funds, the bill ensures that the aviation infrastructure managed by the state can be adequately maintained and improved as needed.

Summary

Senate Bill 718 concerns a supplemental appropriation of public moneys from the State Treasury to the Department of Administration's Travel Management - Aviation Fund. It effectively increases the appropriations allocated for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, particularly enhancing allocation for repairs and alterations. This bill was enacted to utilize available unappropriated funds, ensuring that the Aviation Fund has the necessary resources to continue its operations without interruption. The bill was designed to streamline funding processes within the state's budgetary framework.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding SB 718 appears largely neutral to positive among legislators, as evidenced by the voting outcome, where the bill passed with a significant majority (95 yeas to 4 nays). Supporters argue that this bill is crucial for maintaining state operations related to aviation management. However, there may have been minor concerns from the opposition regarding the nature of supplemental appropriations and long-term budgeting implications.

Contention

While the bill faced little opposition during voting, there were discussions regarding the practice of making supplemental appropriations, which some see as a necessary tool for addressing unexpected financial needs, while others may be concerned about the reliance on such measures as they may lead to budget imbalances. The minimal dissent suggests that most stakeholders recognize the immediate importance of the funding without major contentions overshadowing the bill's intent.

Latest WV SB718 Activity

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Companion Bills

WV HB4831

Similar To Making supplementary appropriation to the Department of Administration, Travel Management - Aviation Fund

Previously Filed As

WV HB5283

Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Adminstration-Travel Management from the Unappropriated Balance

WV SB829

Supplemental Appropriation to Department of Administration, fund 0615

WV SB821

Supplemental appropriation to Department of Administration, fund 2367

WV SB825

Supplementary appropriation to Department of Administration, fund 0226

WV HB5291

Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Administration - Board of Risk and Insurance Management from Special Revenue.

WV SB820

Supplemental appropriation to Department of Administration, fund 0186

WV SB823

Supplementary appropriation to Department of Revenue, fund 7352

WV SB1010

Making supplementary appropriation to Department of Administration, Office of Technology reorganization

WV SB824

Supplementary appropriation to Department of Veterans' Assistance, fund 6703

WV SB843

Supplemental Appropriation to Department of Health, fund 5144

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