FISCAL NOTE
Date Requested: January 14, 2016
Time Requested: 12:58 PM |
| Agency: |
Natural Resources, Division of |
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| CBD Number: |
Version: |
Bill Number: |
Resolution Number: |
| 1378 |
Introduced |
SB122 |
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| CBD Subject: |
Natural Resources |
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FUND(S):
Sources of Revenue:
Special Fund 3265
Legislation creates:
Neither Program nor Fund
Fiscal Note Summary
Effect this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.
It is difficult to assess if this legislation would have a negative or positive fiscal effect on State Parks. The Parks and Recreation Section would like the consideration of an exemption from the open carry of firearms in public buildings and developed outdoor recreation areas, such as swimming pools, golf courses, and game courts. According to The Economic Significance and Impacts of West Virginia’s State Parks and Forests by the Institute for Service Research provided, in December 2015 that West Virginia State Resort and Lodge Parks, as a category, contribute $118.6 million in visitor spending both within and outside of the park. These areas possess the most significant indoor and outdoor recreational facilities, have the greatest visitation, and generally have the greatest number of out-of-state visitors. Some visitors, especially those from out-of-state where open carry is not permitted, may find this inconsistent with their state park expectations and may, therefore, have a negative impact on their stay and thus their spending.
Fiscal Note Detail
| Effect of Proposal |
Fiscal Year |
2016
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
2017
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):
It is difficult to assess if this legislation would have a negative or positive fiscal effect on State Parks. The Parks and Recreation Section would like the consideration of an exemption from the open carry of firearms in public buildings and developed outdoor recreation areas, such as swimming pools, golf courses, and game courts. According to The Economic Significance and Impacts of West Virginia’s State Parks and Forests by the Institute for Service Research provided, in December 2015 that West Virginia State Resort and Lodge Parks, as a category, contribute $118.6 million in visitor spending both within and outside of the park. These areas possess the most significant indoor and outdoor recreational facilities, have the greatest visitation, and generally have the greatest number of out-of-state visitors. Some visitors, especially those from out-of-state where open carry is not permitted, may find this inconsistent with their state park expectations and may, therefore, have a negative impact on their stay and thus their spending.
Memorandum
For additional information concerning this fiscal note, please contact:
Samuel A. England, Chief
DNR Parks and Recreation Section
324 4th Avenue
South Charleston, WV 25303-1228
phone 304.558.2764
fax 304.558.0077
cell 304.613.9041
email Samuel.A.England@wv.gov
Person submitting Fiscal Note: Samuel England
Email Address: samuel.a.england@wv.gov