FISCAL NOTE

Date Requested: January 10, 2020
Time Requested: 10:31 AM
Agency: Motor Vehicles, WV Division of
CBD Number: Version: Bill Number: Resolution Number:
1264 Introduced 94
CBD Subject: Public Safety


FUND(S):

Road Fund

Sources of Revenue:

Special Fund

Legislation creates:

Creates New Expense, Creates New Program



Fiscal Note Summary


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


The purpose of this bill is to add grievance and appellate procedures and judicial review for participants in the Department of Health and Human Resources’ safety and treatment program. The bill also authorizes the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a rule(s) to add such procedures and review for participants of the safety and treatment program. The Division estimates that of the 9,840 drivers that are eligible for the Safety and Treatment program 10% (984) will seek to file an appeal. Conducting these hearings will require the Division to have 4 additional positions. They would be 2 Hearings Examiners at a median annual salary of $44,412 (2 x $44,412 = $88,824) and 2 Office Assistant 3s at a median annual salary of $29,178 (2 x $29,178 = $58,356). Total benefits for these positions would be $72,118 for a total personal services expenditure of $219,298 ($88,824+$58,356+$72,118). In order to conduct these hearings in the most expeditious manner the Division will station one examiner in the Charleston area and one in the Clarksburg area. Included in current expense is the annual cost of rental space in Charleston of $8,220 and Clarksburg of $11,400. Additional annual expenses include vehicle rental $3,264, travel $20,000, and miscellaneous supplies of $80. The Division estimates that non-recurring costs will total $23,588 and consist of office furniture at $15,000, Misc. Office equipment at $5,000, laptops at $2,118 and desktop computers at $1,470.



Fiscal Note Detail


Effect of Proposal Fiscal Year
2019
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
2020
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation)
1. Estmated Total Cost 0 285,850 262,262
Personal Services 0 219,298 219,298
Current Expenses 0 66,552 42,964
Repairs and Alterations 0 0 0
Assets 0 0 0
Other 0 0 0
2. Estimated Total Revenues 0 0 0


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


Position Salary Positions Total Hearings Examiner $44,412 2 $88,824 Office Assistant 3 $29,178 2 $58,356 Total Salary $147,180 Benefits $72,118 Total Personal Services $219,298 Office Space Charleston $8,220 Office Space Clarksburg $11,400 Vehicles ($1,632/yr X 2) $3,264 Travel (10,000 per Examiner) $20,000 Misc. ($20 per Person) $80 Cubicles/Office Furniture $15,000 Misc. Office Equipment (copier, printer, etc.) $5,000 Laptops ($1,059 X 2) $2,118 Computers (735 X 2) $1,470 Total $285,850



Memorandum






    Person submitting Fiscal Note: Raeann Kriner
    Email Address: raeann.k.kriner@wv.gov