The House Finance Committee met this afternoon to consider several bills for the Special Session.
House Bill 220 provides $13.6 million to West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine for capital outlay and deferred maintenance. Some projects needed include water intrusion, roof repair, and mold spread.
House Bill 210 provides $40 million from surplus to the Civil Contingent Fund for rural hospitals.
House Bill 212 provides $17 million to the Higher Education Policy Commission for the Nursing Expansion Program. Additionally, it gives $5 million to the HEPC for fire and EMS training. The bill was laid over one day.
House Bill 213 provides $135 million to the Department of Economic Development for the Economic Enhancement Grant Fund and WV Jobs Investment Trust.
House Bill 226 provides a nonrefundable child and dependent care tax credit for those who qualify for a federal tax credit. The credit will apply retrospectively to taxable years beginning on and after January 1, 2024.
The Joint Committee on Finance will meet in the Senate Chamber at 9 a.m. tomorrow, October 7. The House Finance Committee will meet in Room 460 immediately after the Joint Committee adjourns.
