A number of supplemental appropriations passed out of the Senate Finance Committee at a 9:30 a.m. meeting Monday.
Following approval of minutes, committee members reviewed Senate Bills 442, 443, 444 and 445, and motioned to report all bills to the full Senate with the recommendation that they each pass.
Senate Bill 442, which would supplement, amend and decrease appropriation to the Insurance Commission, would grant the commission spending authority to move $10,000 out of their current expenses and implement it into personal services and employee benefits. This authority would also allow the Insurance Commission to enhance implementation and planning for federal market reform and consumer protections.
Bill 443, a supplemental appropriation of federal money to the Department of Health and Human Resources divisions, would give the DHHR spending authority for three different line items in their federal revenue budget. Requests would include $1.4 million to fund the Division of Health’s community and mental health services, $200,000 for the Energy Assistance Program and $13 million for the Childcare and Development Program.
Supplemental appropriation to DHHR divisions, SB444, would allow the DHHR to utilize funds from their special revenue budget and make two request— $872,000 for the Office of Laboratory Services and $885,000 for the Division of Health’s West Virginia Birth to Three fund.
Senate Bill 445 would increase spending for the Second Chance Driver’s License Program, an initiative which helps citizens attain their license following removal due to unpaid court costs.
