House Bill 5293 proposes a supplementary appropriation of federal funds to the Department of Human Services for Community Mental Health Services in West Virginia for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The bill outlines a decrease in an existing appropriation item and an increase in another, specifically adjusting the federal funds allocated to the department. The total appropriation for the fiscal year will be amended by decreasing the federal funds for the Federal Coronavirus Pandemic by $200,000 and increasing the funds for Personal Services and Employee Benefits by the same amount.
The bill specifies that the adjustments will be made to fund 8794, fiscal year 2026, organization 0511, ensuring that the Department of Human Services can effectively utilize the available federal funds for its community mental health services. This legislative action is intended to facilitate the proper allocation of resources within the department to meet its operational needs during the specified fiscal year.