FISCAL NOTE

Date Requested: January 14, 2026
Time Requested: 02:14 PM
Agency: Higher Education Policy Commission
CBD Number: Version: Bill Number: Resolution Number:
2161 Introduced HB4081
CBD Subject: Education (Higher)


FUND(S):

General

Sources of Revenue:

General Fund

Legislation creates:

Creates New Program



Fiscal Note Summary


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


This bill would create the Higher Education Health and Aid Grant program to address food, health, and hygiene insecurities.



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 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):


The bill provides a criteria for institutions to receive grants, outlines allowable costs under the grants, and provides reporting requirements for the agency, but does not provide any state appropriation for this purpose. It would be on the responsibility of the agency to secure outside funding.



Memorandum






    Person submitting Fiscal Note: Misty Price
    Email Address: misty.price@wvhepc.edu