Clay Riley
HB 4126 status: Introduced — Chapter 161, Acts, Regular Session, 2026 (updated Aug 13, 2026).
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Bill summary
The bill modifies the statutory distribution of funding between the state park endowment fund and the State Parks Operational Fund.
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, state park staff, and the public utilizing state park facilities.
The state must adhere to the new formula for allocating revenue between long-term savings and daily operations.
The bill involves the redistribution of existing revenue rather than new appropriations or tax increases.
Effective following the 2026 Regular Session, codified as Chapter 161.
Potential for improved long-term fiscal sustainability of the state park system through the endowment fund.
The primary concern is the potential reduction of daily operating funds that support maintenance, staffing, and immediate public services.
The specific percentage split and its impact on day-to-day park operations remain unclear without the full text of the funding formula.
Modeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
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No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
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Low
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The primary risk involves a potential mismatch between immediate park operational needs and long-term saving objectives.
Analysis scope
Source provided is an abstract; full text of funding formulas is unavailable.
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