FISCAL NOTE
Date Requested: February 09, 2026
Time Requested: 04:26 PM |
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Veterans Assistance, WV Department of |
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| CBD Number: |
Version: |
Bill Number: |
Resolution Number: |
| 3606 |
Introduced |
HB5377 |
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| CBD Subject: |
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FUND(S):
Special Revenue
Sources of Revenue:
Special Fund
Legislation creates:
Creates New Expense, Increases Existing Expenses, Creates New Program, Creates New Fund:
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.
As written, this Bill will create a new program and increase expenses for the Department. The Department will incur costs for developing the application process and administering the program. The Department will also see an increase in costs for the purchase of vaults, the care the grounds and burial plots. If enacted, the Department will also see an increase in Personal Services as additional grounds keepers and administrative staff will be necessary. There will be no offsetting revenue stream for this program.
Long term, broadening eligibility will accelerate the need to expand the Veterans Cemetery, including construction of an additional columbarium.
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 |
204,360 |
204,360 |
| Personal Services |
0 |
79,360 |
79,360 |
| Current Expenses |
0 |
125,000 |
125,000 |
| 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):
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.
The increases in Personal Service are for two additional FTE's - 1 Groundskeeper and 1 Office Admin. The increase in Current Expenses reflect $50,000 for the grant awards as written in the Bill, purchase of additional burial vaults, headstones, grounds upkeep and equipment.
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: Heather L Brunton
Email Address: heather.l.brunton@wv.gov