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WV HB5575

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Elliott Pritt

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $3,500,000 from the General Revenue Fund for the West Virginia Special Olympics Program for fiscal year ending June 30, 2027
  • Allocates $2,000,000 for county-level program support, distributed equally among all 55 counties (approximately $36,363.64 per county) for local events, training, volunteer support, and athlete services
  • Provides $1,500,000 to state headquarters for facility costs, building upgrades, vehicle purchases, equipment, statewide games, and coaching certification programs
  • Requires the recipient organization to submit annual reports to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance detailing expenditures, athlete participation, and program impact
  • Places program administration under the Department of Education or a Governor-designated agency, with expenditures subject to Legislative Auditor oversight

Legislative Description

West Virginia Special Olympics Program.

Education (K12)

Last Action

To House Finance

2/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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