SB340Introduced in the Senate
Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman - Mandatory Appropriation
Introduced by Shelly Hettleman, District 11
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requiring the Governor to include in the annual budget bill a minimum $2,000,000 appropriation for the Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman from certain money remitted by managed care organizations and, under certain circumstances, general funds.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 761
May 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 13, 2026
122
Yes
1
No
18
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Not Voting |
| Terry Baker | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | Yes |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Finance
Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
Favorable with Amendments {653422/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (42-0)
Referred Appropriations
Hearing 4/07 at 1:00 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 4/07 at 1:15 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 4/07 at 1:30 p.m.
Favorable Report by Appropriations
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (122-1)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 761
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