FISCAL NOTE
Date Requested: January 20, 2026
Time Requested: 03:05 PM |
| Agency: |
State Police, WV |
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| CBD Number: |
Version: |
Bill Number: |
Resolution Number: |
| 2898 |
Introduced |
HB4576 |
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| CBD Subject: |
Public Safety |
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FUND(S):
General 0453-09000
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.
Summarize in a clear and concise manner what impact this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.
This legislation authorizes the expansion of staffing within the unit and permits honorably retired members of the West Virginia State Police to be considered for assignment. Based on current staffing levels and assumptions, the estimated fiscal impact is projected to range from $620,652 to $948,684.
Fiscal Note Detail
| Effect of Proposal |
Fiscal Year |
2026
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
2027
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation) |
| 1. Estmated Total Cost |
0 |
948,684 |
0 |
| Personal Services |
0 |
485,022 |
0 |
| Current Expenses |
0 |
25,344 |
0 |
| Repairs and Alterations |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Assets |
0 |
438,318 |
0 |
| Other |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| 2. Estimated Total Revenues |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Explanation of above estimates (including long-range effect):
Please explain increases and decreases in personal services, current expenses, repairs and alterations, assets, other costs and revenues, including assumptions and data sources and delineation between start-up and ongoing costs. Please also include a long-range schedule of costs and revenues if fiscal impact is expected to vary in future years.
The West Virginia State Police currently assigns 13 uniformed members to this unit. For purposes of this fiscal note, costs are based on the authorization of six additional uniformed positions filled at an assumed average rank of Senior Trooper, with members transferring from other duty stations as overall staffing levels increase. This estimate includes salary, overtime, subsistence, and applicable fringe benefits. Under this assumption, projected personnel costs total $620,652.
Although the proposed legislation permits the appointment of honorably retired members of the West Virginia State Police to the Child Abuse and Neglect Investigations Unit, which could result in lower personnel costs due to the exclusion of retirement contributions, this fiscal note reflects the higher-cost staffing scenario. If the six positions were filled at the trooper level by retired members, estimated personnel costs would total $485,022. Additional non-personnel costs associated with this alternative include recertification and uniform expenses totaling $25,344, as well as vehicle, vehicle equipment, and individual equipment costs—including weapons, laptops, ballistic vests, and related items—estimated at $438,318. Under this alternative scenario, the total projected fiscal impact would be $948,684.
Memorandum
Please identify any areas of vagueness, technical defects, reasons a bill would not have a fiscal impact, and/or any special issues not captured elsewhere on this form.
The number of retired members of the West Virginia State Police who may apply for positions within this unit and successfully meet all required mental and physical examinations, as well as other applicable entry requirements, is currently unknown.
Person submitting Fiscal Note: Connie E Gundy, Comptroller
Email Address: connie.e.gundy@wvsp.gov