West Virginia 2024 2nd Special Session

West Virginia House Bill HB238

Introduced

10/7/24

Refer

10/7/24

Caption

Supplementing and amending appropriations to the Department of Homeland Security, West Virginia State Police

Impact

The introduction of HB238 signifies a potential positive impact on state law enforcement and security services by ensuring that the West Virginia State Police have access to necessary funding for capital outlays, repairs, and equipment. This supplemental appropriation could enhance their operational capabilities, thereby promoting public safety and security within the state. It represents an acknowledgment of existing budgetary shortfalls faced by essential state departments.

Summary

House Bill 238 is a legislative proposal aimed at supplementing and amending the appropriations of public funds from the unappropriated surplus in the State Fund, General Revenue, specifically for the Department of Homeland Security and the West Virginia State Police for fiscal year 2025. The bill seeks to address the financial needs of these departments by allocating additional resources, which are crucial for their operational efficiencies and responsibilities.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding HB238 appears to be generally positive, especially among lawmakers and stakeholders involved in public safety and homeland security. Support for the bill may stem from the recognition of the increasing financial demands on these departments and the need for adequate funding to support their mandates. There may be bipartisan support for the bill as it addresses critical funding issues without introducing controversial policy changes.

Contention

There do not appear to be significant points of contention surrounding HB238, as its primary focus is on monetary appropriations rather than policy changes. However, discussion may arise around the sources of the surplus funds being allocated and whether there are competing needs within the state budget that could be impacted by this allocation. The effective management of state finances and the prioritization of public safety spending could be areas of debate, though they are unlikely to lead to major opposition against the bill.

Latest WV HB238 Activity

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Companion Bills

WV SB2034

Similar To Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Homeland Security, WV State Police

Previously Filed As

WV SB1005

Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Education, BOE

WV SB1008

Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Veterans’ Assistance

WV HB108

Supplementing and amending appropriations to the Department of Veterans’ Assistance

WV HB105

Supplementing and amending appropriations to the Department of Education, State Board of Education – State Department of Education

WV SB1001

Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Health and Department of Human Services

WV HB102

Supplementing and amending appropriations to the Department of Transportation, Division of Highways

WV HB101

Supplementing and amending appropriations to the Department of Health and Department of Human Services

WV SB1007

Supplementing and amending appropriations to Higher Education Policy Commission, Control Account

WV SB1002

Supplementing and amending appropriations to DOT, Division of Highways

WV SB1003

Supplementing and amending appropriations to Governor’s Office, Civil Contingent Fund

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