FISCAL NOTE
Date Requested: January 14, 2026
Time Requested: 06:07 PM |
| Agency: |
State Police, WV |
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| CBD Number: |
Version: |
Bill Number: |
Resolution Number: |
| 1205 |
Comm. Sub. |
SB13 |
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| CBD Subject: |
Public Safety |
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FUND(S):
General Revenue 0453
Sources of Revenue:
General Fund
Legislation creates:
Increases Existing Expenses
Fiscal Note Summary
Effect this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.
Summarize in a clear and concise manner what impact this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.
This piece of legislation proposes to modify the way that DNA is maintained for law enforcement purposes in West Virginia. Based on known variables and indictment projections, it is estimated that the cost to implement and maintain these modifications is $287,251.
Fiscal Note Detail
| Effect of Proposal |
Fiscal Year |
2026
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
2027
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation) |
| 1. Estmated Total Cost |
0 |
287,251 |
287,251 |
| Personal Services |
0 |
71,618 |
71,618 |
| Current Expenses |
0 |
215,633 |
215,633 |
| 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):
Please explain increases and decreases in personal services, current expenses, repairs and alterations, assets, other costs and revenues, including assumptions and data sources and delineation between start-up and ongoing costs. Please also include a long-range schedule of costs and revenues if fiscal impact is expected to vary in future years.
This estimate includes funding for one additional Forensic Technician position with benefits at $71,618 and current expense funds totaling $215,633 for collection kits and consumable lab supplies.
Memorandum
Please identify any areas of vagueness, technical defects, reasons a bill would not have a fiscal impact, and/or any special issues not captured elsewhere on this form.
Person submitting Fiscal Note: Connie E Gundy, Comptroller
Email Address: connie.e.gundy@wvsp.gov