FISCAL NOTE

Date Requested: February 04, 2022
Time Requested: 10:10 AM
Agency: Commerce, WV Dept of
CBD Number: Version: Bill Number: Resolution Number:
2308 Introduced HB4428
CBD Subject: Actions, Suits and Liens


FUND(S):

General Revenue

Sources of Revenue:

General Fund

Legislation creates:

Creates New Expense, Creates New Program



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 Small Business COVID Relief Act. As currently written it would reside in Department of Commerce but the Cabinet Secretary has stated that this should instead be in Department of Economic Development. If it were created in Department of Commerce it would require an additional FTE.



Fiscal Note Detail


Effect of Proposal Fiscal Year
2022
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
2023
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation)
1. Estmated Total Cost 0 72,000 68,500
Personal Services 0 58,500 58,500
Current Expenses 0 13,500 10,000
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):


One FTE at $58,500 plus $13,500 in employee benefits. Ongoing current expenses of $10,000 would include supplies, travel, fees and miscellaneous expenses as well as a one-time $3,500 for computer, phone and miscellaneous equipment.



Memorandum


The Department of Commerce feels that this would be better suited in Department of Economic Development.



    Person submitting Fiscal Note: Steve Meester
    Email Address: Steve.Meester@wv.gov