FISCAL NOTE
Date Requested: January 20, 2026
Time Requested: 03:51 PM |
| Agency: |
Natural Resources, WV Division of |
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| CBD Number: |
Version: |
Bill Number: |
Resolution Number: |
| 1319 |
Introduced |
HB4520 |
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| CBD Subject: |
Economic Development |
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FUND(S):
N/A
Sources of Revenue:
Other Fund 3265
Legislation creates:
Decreases Existing Revenue
Fiscal Note Summary
Effect this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.
According to the 2023 WV State Parks Economic Impact study, approximately 42.32% of state park visitation is from citizens of West Virginia. Imposing a 25% reduction in fees for lodging and services used would have a negative impact on the revenues and self-sufficiency of the state parks.
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 |
-4,176,000 |
Explanation of above estimates (including long-range effect):
This would result in a reduction in annual revenue of approximately -$4.176 million dollars annually, based upon calculating total FY revenues from FY2025 of $39.469 million, determining the share of spending by West Virginia citizens (42.32%) and calculating a 25% discount for that spending.
West Virginia State Parks already offers various offers and promotional discounts throughout the year, including discounts for lodging, cabins, and camping. Year-round discounts for seniors and veterans are in place as well.
Memorandum
The term "services" is vague that for this purpose it has been construed to mean all other fee-based activities and services including: restaurants, lounges, golf courses, winter sports such as sledding and cross-country skiing, conference services and meeting room rentals, banquet services, shelter and picnic site rentals, entertainment and weekend packages, retail, as well all other recreational activities whereupon a fee for a service or activity is imposed.
For additional information concerning this fiscal note, please contact:
Wendy Greene, Deputy Director
West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
112 California Avenue
Charleston, West Virginia 25305
304-558-2754
Wendy.L.Greene@wv.gov
Person submitting Fiscal Note: Benjamin P King
Email Address: benjamin.p.king@wv.gov