StateWest Virginia

HB 5691: Supplemental appropriation, Department of Health

Vernon CrissIntroduced

HB 5691 status: Introduced — Chapter 48, Acts, Regular Session, 2026 (updated Aug 13, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score50/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 60/100

Bill summary

Official

The House of Representatives is currently deciding whether to give the Department of Health extra money.

Key analysis

Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental impact identified

Risks

  • No direct environmental impact identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Directs funds to state health services

Risks

  • Impact dependent on specific program allocation unknown in summary

Society

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Potential for expanded or maintained health resource availability

Risks

  • Unclear whether funds address critical service gaps or routine administrative costs
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Actual efficacy of supplemental funding cannot be determined from summary.

Limitation

Analysis based solely on summary abstract provided.

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Chapter 48, 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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