West Virginia 2026 Regular Session

West Virginia House Bill HB5689

Introduced

3/9/26

Engrossed

3/11/26

Enrolled

3/13/26

Passed

3/14/26

Caption

Supplemental appropriation, Department of Homeland Security

Summary

HB5689 is a supplemental appropriation bill that increases fiscal year 2026 general revenue funding for the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security, specifically for the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation under fund 0450, organization 0608. The bill uses an unappropriated surplus balance in the State Fund, General Revenue to add new appropriation items for Information Technology Services and Special Services within correctional units. In practical terms, the measure authorizes additional spending authority for the correctional system during the current fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The bill does not create a new program or change substantive criminal law; instead, it adjusts the state budget to provide more resources to the Department of Homeland Security’s correctional operations, including a large allocation for special services and a smaller allocation for IT services.

Impact

HB5689 amends the state’s FY 2026 appropriations law by increasing general revenue spending authority for the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation. It affects the Department of Homeland Security’s correctional units budget and directs surplus funds to specific line items, thereby changing how much money may be spent for information technology services and special services in the correctional system during the fiscal year.

Sentiment

The bill appears to have been broadly supported and noncontroversial. It passed the House by a large margin and then passed the Senate unanimously, with both chambers also approving immediate effectiveness from passage. The voting pattern suggests general agreement that the supplemental funding was necessary or appropriate.

Contention

No committee debate or transcript is available, and the recorded votes show little visible opposition. The only notable contention is implicit rather than explicit: the bill allocates a substantial amount of surplus revenue to correctional operations, which could draw scrutiny in other contexts over budget priorities, but the legislative record provided does not show organized opposition or specific objections from members.

Latest WV HB5689 Activity

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

WV SB935

Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Homeland Security

WV HB3510

Supplementing and amending appropriations to the Department of Homeland Security – Office of the Secretary

WV HB3350

Supplemental Appropriation - DCR - Corrections - 0608

WV SB768

Supplemental appropriation to Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation

WV SB789

Supplemental appropriation to Department of Commerce

WV SB778

Supplemental appropriation to Department of Human Services

WV SB937

Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Economic Development

WV SB770

Supplemental appropriation to Department of Art, Culture, and History

WV SB936

Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Arts, Culture, and History

WV SB766

Supplemental appropriation to Department of Human Services

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