FISCAL NOTE
Date Requested: February 11, 2026
Time Requested: 05:11 PM |
| Agency: |
Corrections & Rehabilitation, Division of |
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| CBD Number: |
Version: |
Bill Number: |
Resolution Number: |
| 3981 |
Introduced |
HB5444 |
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| CBD Subject: |
Corrections |
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FUND(S):
0608 Special Revenue (PSFF)
Sources of Revenue:
Special Fund
Legislation creates:
Increases Revenue From Existing Sources
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.
The estimated impact of a $10 increase to the Parole Supervision Fee would result in a 25% revenue increase for the WV Division of Corrections, Parole Supervision Fee Fund , Special Revenue account.
In FY25, total collections for these fees was $1,065,390.20. Increasing the fee by $10 would result in an estimated total of $1,331,737.75, which is an increase of $266,347.55. Please note that these figures are approximate due to fluctuations in the number of parolees and applicable waivers to fees that some parolees are eligible for.
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):
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 estimated impact of a $10 increase to the Parole Supervision Fee would result in a 25% revenue increase for the WV Division of Corrections, Parole Supervision Fee Fund , Special Revenue account.
In FY25, total collections for these fees was $1,065,390.20. Increasing the fee by $10 would result in an estimated total of $1,331,737.75, which is an increase of $266,347.55. Please note that these figures are approximate due to fluctuations in the number of parolees and applicable waivers to fees that some parolees are eligible for.
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: Lori Lynch, Chief of Staff, WVDCR
Email Address: lori.a.lynch@wv.gov