The bill passed on April 9, 2025, amends the appropriations for the Department of Health, specifically for the Bureau for Public Health's Office of Maternal, Child, and Family Health, known as West Virginia Birth to Three. It increases the existing item of appropriation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, from the unappropriated balance in the State Fund, General Revenue. The total appropriation for this program is set at $6,589,343.
This legislative action follows the Governor's submission of the Executive Budget Document, which outlined the available cash balance and revenue estimates for the fiscal year 2025. The bill reflects the Legislature's decision to allocate additional funds to support the West Virginia Birth to Three program, ensuring that necessary resources are available for maternal and child health services in the state.