Benedict v. Polan

WORKMAN, Justice:

The question presented to this Court is whether the Circuit Court of Kanawha County correctly ruled that House Bill No. 4456 (1990) unconstitutionally transferred monies from three special revenue accounts for the benefit of the Division of Human Services, Department of Health and Human Resources (“DHS”). After reviewing the pertinent statutory and constitutional provisions, we conclude that the transfer of funds contemplated by House Bill No. 4456 and sought by appellants, those individuals holding the respective titles of secretary, department of administration and…