FISCAL NOTE

Date Requested: January 11, 2024
Time Requested: 04:13 PM
Agency: Auditor, State of WV
CBD Number: Version: Bill Number: Resolution Number:
1529 Introduced HB4197
CBD Subject: Economic Development


FUND(S):

State Funds and Local Government Funds

Sources of Revenue:

Other Fund Impacts All Fund Types - No Direct Tax or Fee Increases

Legislation creates:





Fiscal Note Summary


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


The purpose of proposed House Bill 4197 is to pre-empt all restrictions on any political subdivision regarding the formation or establishment of any entity which would seek to provide or assist in providing broadband service.



Fiscal Note Detail


Effect of Proposal Fiscal Year
2024
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
2025
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):


After reviewing the proposed legislation, the State Auditor’s Office believes the proposed legislation will not generate any new taxes or fees. Further, the State Auditor’s Office believes it has the capacity to carry out the duties assigned to it in the proposed legislation utilizing staff and resources already available resulting in no additional administrative costs to the State Auditor.



Memorandum


We have no additional comments regarding the proposed legislation.



    Person submitting Fiscal Note: Michael E. Sizemore, CPA
    Email Address: Mike.Sizemore@wvsao.gov