FISCAL NOTE

Date Requested: February 23, 2015
Time Requested: 02:32 PM
Agency: Highways, Division of
CBD Number: Version: Bill Number: Resolution Number:
2826 Introduced SB499
CBD Subject: Roads and Transportation


FUND(S):



Sources of Revenue:

Other Fund State Road Fund

Legislation creates:

Neither Program nor Fund



Fiscal Note Summary


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






Fiscal Note Detail


Effect of Proposal Fiscal Year
2015
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
2016
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation)
1. Estmated Total Cost 0 0 0
Personal Services 0 0 0
Current Expenses 15,000 15,000 15,000
Repairs and Alterations 0 0 0
Assets 0 0 0
Other 0 0 0
2. Estimated Total Revenues 17,175 9,475 10,000


Explanation of above estimates (including long-range effect):


Assume 10 new participants per year Assume no losses of participants Assume no seasonal covers Current Expenses-Estimated Program Administration



Memorandum


With respect to Senate Bill 499 Tourist Oriented Destination Signing (TODS), we have the following information and fiscal note: • The subject bill creates a signing program which aligns very closely (essentially duplicating) with the Specific Motorists Services (SMS) Program which the DOH implemented in 2005 and updated in 2012. • This same bill was introduced in 2011 then dropped from committee consideration because it duplicated the existing SMS Program. • The fee structures are a little different with the proposed TODS fees ultimately not covering the overall administration costs of the program. • There are some technical issues (such as defining the gauge of aluminum used for manufacturing signs which are in direct conflict with the materials we use) which would need to be addressed should it move forward.



    Person submitting Fiscal Note: Lorrie Hodges
    Email Address: lorrie.a.hodges@wv.gov