FISCAL NOTE

Date Requested: January 29, 2020
Time Requested: 11:43 AM
Agency: Supreme Court of Appeals
CBD Number: Version: Bill Number: Resolution Number:
2882 Introduced SB653
CBD Subject: Courts


FUND(S):

GENERAL REVENUE

Sources of Revenue:

General Fund

Legislation creates:

Increases Existing Expenses



Fiscal Note Summary


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


This bill would increase expenses by adding an additional Magistrate position in Putnam County. Each Magistrate also has a Magistrate Assistant, so this bill would result in an increase of two FTE's.



Fiscal Note Detail


Effect of Proposal Fiscal Year
2020
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
2021
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation)
1. Estmated Total Cost 0 151,554 147,554
Personal Services 0 144,554 144,554
Current Expenses 0 7,000 3,000
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):


This fiscal note is based on the addition of two FTE's in Putnam County Magistrate Court. Personal services includes the two salaries, as well as payroll taxes and benefit costs. There would also be costs for computer equipment, office supplies, and travel expenses for mandatory training.



Memorandum






    Person submitting Fiscal Note: Joseph Armstrong
    Email Address: Joseph.Armstrong@courtswv.gov