FISCAL NOTE
Date Requested: January 11, 2023
Time Requested: 09:43 PM |
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Attorney General, WV |
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| CBD Number: |
Version: |
Bill Number: |
Resolution Number: |
| 1335 |
Revised |
HB2312 |
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| CBD Subject: |
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FUND(S):
Attorney General - General Revenue
Sources of Revenue:
General Fund
Legislation creates:
Fiscal Note Summary
Effect this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.
Because the bill contemplates action by the Attorney General only under circumstances that have already occurred, it appears unlikely that this bill would have any fiscal impact on the Attorney General's Office.
Fiscal Note Detail
| Effect of Proposal |
Fiscal Year |
2023
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
2024
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):
N/A.
Memorandum
The bill's first section would imbue the Attorney General with discretion to pursue an affirmative court declaration that this bill's provisions are constitutional after an event that would allow states to regulate abortion, such as the U.S. Supreme Court overruling Roe v. Wade. In fact, the U.S. Supreme Court did overrule Roe v. Wade in June 2022, and the Legislature then passed the Unborn Child Protection Act (HB 302) in September 2022. Consequently, the possible action by the Attorney General allowed under this bill is unnecessary and expected to have no fiscal impact.
Person submitting Fiscal Note: Curtis R. A. Capehart
Email Address: curtis.r.a.capehart@wvago.gov