HB 5317·WV·house
Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Commerce - Division of Natural Resources from the Unappropriated Surplus Balance.
Signed into LawFiled Feb 6, 2026
Sponsor: Roger Hanshaw (R)
Latest Action
H Chapter 44, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
Aug 13, 2026
Summary
The bill transfers $20 million from West Virginia’s unappropriated surplus balance to the Department of Commerce’s Division of Natural Resources for the 2026 fiscal year. It creates a new line‑item in the department’s fund for capital outlay, repairs, and equipment, allowing the agency to fund natural‑resource projects without raising taxes.
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