FISCAL NOTE

Date Requested: January 14, 2026
Time Requested: 02:18 PM
Agency: Higher Education Policy Commission
CBD Number: Version: Bill Number: Resolution Number:
1746 Introduced HB4087
CBD Subject: Education (Higher)


FUND(S):

General Fund

Sources of Revenue:

General Fund

Legislation creates:

Creates New Expense, Creates New Program



Fiscal Note Summary


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


This bill would establish the WV-Ireland Education Alliance Partnership to strengthen academic, cultural, and workforce connections between WV and Ireland, while creating opportunities for shared learning and international engagement.



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 0 250,000 250,000
Personal Services 0 0 0
Current Expenses 0 250,000 250,000
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 cost consists of five grants awarded to each selected educational partnership/higher education institution, with each higher education institution receiving $50,000. The estimated annual cost is $250,000.



Memorandum


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