FISCAL NOTE
Date Requested: January 14, 2026
Time Requested: 07:14 PM |
| Agency: |
Motor Vehicles, WV Division of |
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| CBD Number: |
Version: |
Bill Number: |
Resolution Number: |
| 1387 |
Introduced |
SB58 |
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| CBD Subject: |
Courts; Motor Vehicles |
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FUND(S):
Road Fund
Sources of Revenue:
Special Fund
Legislation creates:
Increases Existing Expenses
Fiscal Note Summary
Effect this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.
The purpose of this bill is to add grievance and appellate procedures and judicial review for participants in the Division of Motor Vehicles' Safety and Treatment Program. The bill also authorizes the Commissioner of the Division of Motor Vehicles to promulgate rules to add such procedures and review for participants of the safety and treatment program.
The Division estimates that of the 2,350 drivers that are eligible for the Safety and Treatment program 10% (235) will seek to file an appeal. Conducting these hearings will require the Division to have two (2) additional positions. The additional positions would be 1 Hearings Examiner at a median annual salary of $$68,000 and 1 Attorney at a median annual salary of $$99,500. Total benefits for these positions would be $$80,400 for a total personal services expenditure of $247,900 ($68,000+$99,500+$68,000).
Additional annual expenses would include rent of $8,220, vehicle rental $1,632, travel $10,000, and miscellaneous supplies of $40 for a total of $19,892.
The Division estimates that non-recurring costs will total $12,118 and consist of office furniture $7,500, Misc. Office equipment $2,500, and $2,118 for laptop computers.
Additional changes to the Alcohol and Drug Test and Lock Program called for in this bill will not have a financial impact in the Division.
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 |
279,910 |
267,792 |
| Personal Services |
0 |
247,900 |
247,900 |
| Current Expenses |
0 |
32,010 |
19,892 |
| 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):
FY 2027
Hearings Examiner $68,000
Attorney $99,500
Total Salary $167,500
Benefits $80,400
Total Personal Services $247,900
Office Space - Charleston $8,220
Vehicle $1,632
Travel $10,000
Misc. Supplies $40
Cubicles/office furniture $7,500
Office equipment $2,500
Laptops $2,118
Total Current Expense $32,010
Total Cost $279,910
UPON FULL IMPLEMENTATION
Hearings Examiner $68,000
Attorney $99,500
Total Salary $167,500
Benefits $80,400
Total Personal Services $247,900
Office Space - Charleston $8,220
Vehicle $1,632
Travel $10,000
Misc. Supplies $40
Total Current Expense $19,892
Total $267,792
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: Raeann Kriner
Email Address: raeann.k.kriner@wv.gov