FISCAL NOTE

Date Requested: March 31, 2025
Time Requested: 10:54 AM
Agency: Auditor, State of WV
CBD Number: Version: Bill Number: Resolution Number:
2990 Comm. Sub. SB538
CBD Subject: Real and Personal Property


FUND(S):

State Funds

Sources of Revenue:

Special Fund

Legislation creates:





Fiscal Note Summary


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


The purpose of proposed Senate Bill 538 is to remove the sunset date on the provision granting the right of first refusal granted to land reuse agencies and municipal land banks for acquiring certain tax-delinquent properties that permits these entities to purchase qualifying tax-delinquent properties before they are offered at public auction.



Fiscal Note Detail


Effect of Proposal Fiscal Year
2025
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
2026
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):


We have reviewed the provisions of the proposed legislation and we are unable to identify any specific changes in either revenues or expenses which would be manifested by the adoption of the Bill. In addition, the State Auditor’s Office believes the provisions contained in the proposed legislation could be implemented using existing available staff and resources.



Memorandum


We have no additional comments regarding this proposed legislation.



    Person submitting Fiscal Note: Michael E. Sizemore, CPA
    Email Address: Mike.Sizemore@wvsao.gov