Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateWest VirginiaIntroduced
HB 5307: Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Tourism- Division of Culture and History from the Unappropriated Surplus Balance.
Roger Hanshaw
HB 5307 status: Introduced — Chapter 43, Acts, Regular Session, 2026 (updated Aug 13, 2026).
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OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
58OUT OF 100
Score:58/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 35/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill transfers unappropriated surplus funds to the Division of Culture and History.
Who is affected
The Department of Tourism and the Division of Culture and History.
Requirements and enforcement
The bill requires legislative authorization for the transfer of funds.
Costs and funding
Not stated, but involves drawing from the state's unappropriated surplus balance.
When it takes effect
Signed into law as part of the 2026 session.
Potential benefits
Provides additional funding to cultural and historical initiatives within the state.
Risks and tradeoffs
The lack of specific detail on how these funds will be utilized or prioritized.
What is still unknown
The precise dollar amount and the specific historical projects intended to benefit from this appropriation.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Increases available funding for the Division of Culture and History
- Utilizes unappropriated surplus balances for state operations
- Supports organizational capacity within the Department of Tourism
Risks
- Diverts surplus funds from other potential state priorities
- Lacks specific detail on intended fiscal outcomes
- Potential opportunity cost of capital allocation
Society
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Supports state historical and cultural preservation
- Enhances public access to historical resources
- Funds educational or cultural initiatives
Risks
- Unclear benefit distribution across demographic groups
- Potential for subjective project selection
- Benefits limited by the scope of the division's mandate
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Legislative approval process ensures fiscal oversight
- Formal appropriation provides public record of spending
- Requires legal enactment for fund transfer
Risks
- Limited granularity regarding specific expenditures
- Abstract provides minimal context for public review
- Lack of detailed sunset or review requirements
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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The source does not specify the exact dollar amount of the appropriation.
Analysis scope
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