FISCAL NOTE

Date Requested: February 08, 2016
Time Requested: 02:12 PM
Agency: Tax Department, State
CBD Number: Version: Bill Number: Resolution Number:
2290 Introduced HB4439
CBD Subject: Taxation


FUND(S):

General Revenue Fund

Sources of Revenue:

General Fund

Legislation creates:

Neither Program nor Fund



Fiscal Note Summary


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


The stated purpose of this bill is to provide a tax credit for persons who apply for and successfully qualify for gun permits up to but not exceeding $80. Based on available data, the revenue loss due to passage would be $2.3 million per year, beginning in FY2018. The State Tax Department would incur $19,000 in additional administrative costs in FY2018 and $10,000 per year in subsequent fiscal years.



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 10,000
Personal Services 0 0 10,000
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 -2,300,000


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


Based on available data, the revenue loss due to passage would be $2.3 million per year, beginning in FY2017. There are currently 147,800 active concealed license permits in West Virginia. The State Tax Department would incur $19,000 in additional administrative costs in FY2017 and $10,000 per year in subsequent fiscal years.



Memorandum






    Person submitting Fiscal Note: Mark Muchow
    Email Address: kerri.r.petry@wv.gov