West Virginia 2024 Regular Session

West Virginia Senate Bill SB871

Introduced
2/23/24  
Refer
2/23/24  
Report Pass
3/1/24  
Engrossed
3/5/24  
Enrolled
3/7/24  
Passed
3/14/24  

Caption

Supplementary appropriation to Department of Veterans' Assistance, Veterans' Facilities

Impact

The passage of SB871 allows for an increase in appropriated funds available to the Department of Veterans Assistance. This move ensures that resources are allocated efficiently towards veterans' facilities, which are critical for providing services and support to veterans. The bill signifies the state’s commitment to enhancing the welfare of veterans and ensuring that adequate provisions are made to meet their needs.

Summary

Senate Bill 871 deals with the supplementary appropriation of public funds to the Department of Veterans Assistance, specifically aimed at the Veterans Facilities Support Fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The bill was established to address the availability of unappropriated funds that can be utilized for the support of veterans' facilities, thereby aiming to ensure that veterans receive the necessary support through state funding.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding SB871 appears to be overwhelmingly positive, as evidenced by its passage with a unanimous vote of 96 yeas and no nays. The bipartisan support indicates a strong consensus among lawmakers regarding the importance of supporting veterans, reflecting a collective acknowledgement of their service and the need for sufficient funding to assist them.

Contention

Although the bill does not appear to have significant contention, the focus on funding for veterans' facilities might spark discussions regarding the adequacy of appropriations and the overall budget for veteran services. Stakeholders may raise concerns about whether the allocated funds will meet the growing needs of veterans in the state, and how such appropriations fit within the broader context of state budget versus other community needs.

Companion Bills

WV HB5692

Similar To Making a supplementary appropriation to the Department of Veterans‘ Assistance, Veterans’ Facilities

Previously Filed As

WV SB716

Making supplementary appropriation to Department of Veterans’ Assistance, Veterans' Facilities Support Fund

WV HB3515

Making a supplementary appropriation to the Department of Veterans’ Assistance, Veterans’ Facilities Support Fund

WV SB742

Making supplementary appropriation to Department of Veterans' Assistance

WV HB2902

Making supplementary appropriation to Department of Veterans' Assistance

WV HB3557

Making a supplementary appropriation to the Department of Veterans' Assistance

WV HB137

Supplementing and amending the appropriations to the Department of Veterans’ Assistance

WV SB1037

Supplementing and amending appropriations from General Revenue to Department of Veterans’ Assistance

WV SB706

Making supplementary appropriation to Department of Agriculture, WV Spay Neuter Assistance Fund

WV HB3524

Making a supplementary appropriation to the Department of Agriculture – West Virginia Spay Neuter Assistance Fund

WV SB723

Making supplementary appropriation to Department of Agriculture

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.