FISCAL NOTE

Date Requested: January 28, 2026
Time Requested: 03:20 PM
Agency: Higher Education Policy Commission
CBD Number: Version: Bill Number: Resolution Number:
3514 Introduced SB618
CBD Subject: Education (Higher)


FUND(S):

General

Sources of Revenue:

General Fund

Legislation creates:





Fiscal Note Summary


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


The purpose of this bill is to establish limitations on the degree programs eligible for state funding. The bill would require the Commission to create rules prohibiting the use of existing state appropriated funds on certain low-earning degree programs, but would not require any additional funding.



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):


No additional cost



Memorandum






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