Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateWest VirginiaIntroduced
HB 5693: Supplemental appropriation, Department of Tourism Revenue
Vernon Criss
HB 5693 status: Introduced — Chapter 50, Acts, Regular Session, 2026 (updated Aug 13, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
58OUT OF 100
Score:58/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill provides a supplemental appropriation of funds to the West Virginia Department of Tourism.
Who is affected
The West Virginia Department of Tourism is the primary affected entity.
Requirements and enforcement
The department is granted access to additional fiscal resources beyond those initially allocated in the annual budget.
Costs and funding
The specific dollar amount of the appropriation is not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
The bill has been passed and enacted into law as Chapter 50, Acts, 2026.
Potential benefits
Provides necessary supplemental funding to support state tourism initiatives and revenue growth.
Risks and tradeoffs
The summary does not specify the intended use of the additional funds or the justification for the supplemental request.
What is still unknown
The exact dollar amount, the specific programs receiving funding, and the legislative debate surrounding the request remain unknown.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Provides additional funding for state tourism activities
- Supports operational capacity of the Department of Tourism
- Potential for increased marketing or tourism project reach
Risks
- Increases total state fiscal expenditure
- Reduces available funds for other potential state priorities
- Creates reliance on supplemental funding rather than baseline appropriations
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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 review process confirms oversight of agency funding
- Public record of supplemental appropriations is maintained
- Requires affirmative legislative action for extra spending
Risks
- Abstract limits transparency regarding the intended use of funds
- Supplemental bills often bypass standard annual budget debates
- Limited detail provided for public oversight of expenditures
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
03
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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Source note
The provided text lacks detail on the specific programs or operational costs to be funded by this appropriation.
Analysis scope
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