StateWest Virginia

HB 4126: To modify the funding distribution to the state park endowment fund and the State Parks Operational Fund

Clay RileyIntroduced

HB 4126 status: Introduced — Chapter 161, Acts, Regular Session, 2026 (updated Aug 13, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score65/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100

Bill summary

Official

This bill changes how money is split between two state park bank accounts: one for daily park costs (like cleaning and maintenance) and one for long-term savings. It is currently being debated in the House of Representatives.

Key analysis

Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Increases funds available for immediate park maintenance
  • Improves ability to address daily operational requirements

Risks

  • Potential reduction in long-term endowment growth
  • Diminished savings for future capital projects

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Enhanced park facilities could improve tourism revenue

Risks

  • Less capital allocated to the long-term investment fund

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Ensures better day-to-day conditions for park visitors

Risks

  • None identified
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Prioritizing current operations may impact future financial sustainability of the endowment fund

Limitation

Analysis based on brief summary text only

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Chapter 161, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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