FISCAL NOTE
Date Requested: February 02, 2022
Time Requested: 02:31 PM |
| Agency: |
Tourism, WV Division of |
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| CBD Number: |
Version: |
Bill Number: |
Resolution Number: |
| 1403 |
Introduced |
SB566 |
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| CBD Subject: |
Natural Resources |
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FUND(S):
General Revenue
Sources of Revenue:
General Fund
Legislation creates:
Creates New Expense, Creates New Program
Fiscal Note Summary
Effect this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.
This bill currently directs the Department of Commerce to work closely with the Department of Tourism and Department of Economic Development to create a plan for an adventure travel program in the state, with a focus on creating programs that encourage federal funds for adventure travel initiatives.
To put together a plan with these special, federally-focused programs would require the hiring of a consultant, a FTE and additional research.
Fiscal Note Detail
| Effect of Proposal |
Fiscal Year |
2022
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
2023
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation) |
| 1. Estmated Total Cost |
0 |
372,000 |
68,500 |
| Personal Services |
0 |
58,500 |
58,500 |
| Current Expenses |
0 |
13,500 |
10,000 |
| Repairs and Alterations |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Assets |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Other |
0 |
300,000 |
0 |
| 2. Estimated Total Revenues |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Explanation of above estimates (including long-range effect):
Accounts for one planning consultant ($250,000) and an additional research study ($50,000) specific to adventure travel recreation. Adds one FTE at a salary of $45,000 plus $13,500 for employee benefits. In the first year adds $3,500 for computer, phone and miscellaneous equipment along with ongoing costs of $10,000 for supplies, travel, fees and other miscellaneous expenditures related to a position.
Memorandum
Person submitting Fiscal Note: Emily Hatfield
Email Address: emily.n.hatfield@wv.gov