FISCAL NOTE

Date Requested: February 18, 2016
Time Requested: 10:02 AM
Agency: Fire Commission
CBD Number: Version: Bill Number: Resolution Number:
1826 Comm. Sub. SB328
CBD Subject: Military and Veterans


FUND(S):



Sources of Revenue:

Special Fund

Legislation creates:

A New Program



Fiscal Note Summary


Effect this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.


The passage of this bill will have a significant impact on the overhead cost to our agency to execute the essential licensing, certification, inspection, and safety measures pertaining to a fireworks safety program.



Fiscal Note Detail


Effect of Proposal Fiscal Year
2016
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
2017
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation)
1. Estmated Total Cost 0 318,782 318,782
Personal Services 0 257,582 257,582
Current Expenses 0 61,200 61,200
Repairs and Alterations 0 0 0
Assets 0 4,000 4,000
Other 0 0 0
2. Estimated Total Revenues 0 105,000 105,000


Explanation of above estimates (including long-range effect):


To properly administer this new program, the following is the needed increase in personnel: Three, Assistant Fire Marshal in Training positions; One, Public Information Specialist 1 position; One, Office Assistant 2 position. This demand is due to the necessary licensing and certification of retailer; inspection of numerous temporary and permanently established facilities, the execution of a substantial safety awareness campaign, and administration of this new program. It also would constitute an increase in the administration and regulatory authority of such a program.



Memorandum






    Person submitting Fiscal Note: Kenneth E. Tyree Jr., State Fire Marshal
    Email Address: Kenneth.E.Tyree@wv.gov