FISCAL NOTE
Date Requested: February 20, 2026
Time Requested: 03:13 PM |
| Agency: |
Natural Resources, WV Division of |
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| CBD Number: |
Version: |
Bill Number: |
Resolution Number: |
| 4255 |
Introduced |
SB1023 |
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| CBD Subject: |
Motor Vehicles |
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FUND(S):
Responsible Recreation Fund
Sources of Revenue:
Special Fund
Legislation creates:
Creates New Program, Creates New Fund:
Fiscal Note Summary
Effect this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.
SB 1023 establishes the Responsible Recreation Fund through revenue generated from the sale of specialty license plates issued by the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles. Other DNR plates contribute $15 to the fund. Using FY 2025 sales as a benchmark, projected revenue ranges from $47,500 to $118,750.
The implementation of responsible operation and safety education for operation of A TVs, UTVs, and other offhighway vehicles is estimated to cost the DNR approximately $879,390.49 based on expenditures for similar outreach and educational initiatives.
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 |
879,390 |
879,390 |
| Personal Services |
0 |
783,526 |
783,526 |
| Current Expenses |
0 |
90,558 |
90,558 |
| Repairs and Alterations |
0 |
4,921 |
4,921 |
| Assets |
0 |
385 |
385 |
| Other |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| 2. Estimated Total Revenues |
118,750 |
118,750 |
118,750 |
Explanation of above estimates (including long-range effect):
SB 1023 establishes the Responsible Recreation Fund through revenue generated from the sale of specialty license plates issued by the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles. Other specialty plates with funds directed to DNR contribute $15 each to the fund. Using FY 2025 license plate sales as a benchmark, projected revenue ranges from $47,500, representing 10% of last year's sales, to $118,750, or 25% of last year's sales.
The implementation of responsible operation and safety education for operation of A TVs, UTVs, and other offhighway vehicles; development and placement of lawfuluse, safety, environmental; volunteer-based stewardship efforts on public roads and trail systems; outreach materials and training promoting responsible recreation; and the reasonable administrative and coordination activities necessary to manage these programs is estimated to cost the DNR approximately $879,390.49 per year. This estimate is based on expenditures for similar outreach and educational initiatives previously conducted by the Agency and does not include purchasing rightofway signage.
Memorandum
The DNR suggests consultation with OMV regarding requirements necessary for the DMV to transfer license funds to DNR from a specialty plate.
For additional information concerning this fiscal note, please contact:
Wendy Greene, Deputy Director
West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
112 California Avenue
Charleston, West Virginia 25305
304-558-2754
Wendy.L.Greene@wv.gov
Person submitting Fiscal Note: Benjamin P King
Email Address: benjamin.p.king@wv.gov