FISCAL NOTE

Date Requested: February 03, 2026
Time Requested: 05:08 PM
Agency: Health, WV Department of
CBD Number: Version: Bill Number: Resolution Number:
3348 Introduced HB5135
CBD Subject:


FUND(S):

0417 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH-OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Sources of Revenue:

General Fund

Legislation creates:





Fiscal Note Summary


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


The purpose of this bill is to establish the food waste task force. The cost to the department would be minimal for the participation in task force activities. Any employee time for scheduling and attending meetings and completing task force activities would be covered under current regulatory responsibilities and existing staff.



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 0 0
Personal Services 0 0 0
Current Expenses 0 0 0
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):


Policies will need to be developed for the Food Waste Task Force membership, which can be performed by existing staff.



Memorandum


There appears to be a technical flaw at 16-67-1 (g). This is in code under the Department of Health, but section indicates the Department of Human Services shall provide staff support to the task force.



    Person submitting Fiscal Note: Alex J Mayer, Cabinet Secretary
    Email Address: OSAfiscalnotes@wv.gov