Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No direct impact identified.
Risks
- No direct impact identified.
StateWest VirginiaIntroduced
HB 5689: Supplemental appropriation, Department of Homeland Security
Vernon Criss
HB 5689 status: Introduced — Chapter 46, Acts, Regular Session, 2026 (updated Aug 13, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
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Overall Score
50OUT OF 100
Score:50/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
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Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
The bill authorizes supplemental funding for a major state department, representing a material shift in budgetary allocation and administrative capacity.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Provides necessary capital for departmental operations.
Risks
- Increases overall state government expenditure.
Society
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Ensures consistent delivery of security and emergency services.
Risks
- Limited transparency on specific program-level spending outcomes.
Technology Industry
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Civic Accountability
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Public Health & Safety
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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Source note
Supplemental appropriations can bypass regular budgetary scrutiny if not accompanied by clear reporting requirements.
Analysis scope
Analysis based solely on summary; full text of appropriation details not reviewed.
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