FISCAL NOTE
Date Requested: February 03, 2026
Time Requested: 01:05 PM |
| Agency: |
Motor Vehicles, WV Division of |
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| CBD Number: |
Version: |
Bill Number: |
Resolution Number: |
| 2169 |
Introduced |
SB482 |
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| CBD Subject: |
Motor Vehicles |
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FUND(S):
Road Fund
Sources of Revenue:
Special Fund
Legislation creates:
Decreases Existing Revenue, Increases Existing Expenses
Fiscal Note Summary
Effect this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.
The purpose of this bill is to create The West Virginia Driver Safety Modernization Act. The bill deals with age-based renewal and screening requirements for advanced age and medical conditions and senior mobility planning and safe-driving longevity resources and mature driver safety course incentive.
This bill would require additional DMV Agent 1 at all 26 Division regional offices for an estimated $1,659,452 ($63,825 x 26). These personnel would administer in person functional screening of drivers over the age of 75 renewing their driver’s licenses. Drivers who fail to meet the functional screening requirements will be referred to the Division's Medical Review Unit. Additional personnel will be required in the Medical Review Unit, an additional Transportation DMV Nurse to make medical determinations ($83,028), a Transportation Specialist Lead ($64,121) to handle administrative duties, and two Transportation DMV Specialists 1 for incoming calls and mail ($58,015 x 2). A total personal cost of $1,922,633. The Medical Review Unit will need equipment for their office. Cubicles $10,560, computers and monitors $3,496, and chairs $1,396 for a total equipment cost of $15,452.
The Mature Driver Safety Course Incentive would allow drivers who participate in nationally recognized programs to earn a renewal fee discount of $10. Assuming all of the approximately 163,140 eligible drivers participate in the incentive program the total revenue reduction would be $1,631,400.
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 |
1,938,085 |
1,922,633 |
| Personal Services |
0 |
1,922,633 |
1,922,633 |
| Current Expenses |
0 |
15,452 |
0 |
| Repairs and Alterations |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Assets |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Other |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| 2. Estimated Total Revenues |
0 |
-1,631,400 |
-1,631,400 |
Explanation of above estimates (including long-range effect):
FY 2027
$83,028 Transportation DMV Nurse
$64,121 Transportation DMV Specialist Lead
$116,032 Transportation DMV Specialist 1 x2
$1,659,452 Agent 1 for Regional Offices x26
$1,922,633 Total Personal
$10,560 Cubicle x4
$3,496 Computer and Monitor x4
$1,396 Chair x4
$15,452 Total Equipment Cost
-$10 Discount for DL Renewal
163,140 Number of Participants
-$1,631,400 Total Revenue Reduction
Upon Full Implementation
$83,028 Transportation DMV Nurse
$64,121 Transportation DMV Specialist Lead
$116,032 Transportation DMV Specialist 1 x2
$1,659,452 Agent 1 for Regional Offices x26
$1,922,633 Total Personal
-$10 Discount for DL Renewal
163,140 Number of Participants
-$1,631,400 Total Revenue Reduction
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.
Person submitting Fiscal Note: Raeann Kriner
Email Address: raeann.k.kriner@wv.gov