FISCAL NOTE

Date Requested: February 19, 2026
Time Requested: 02:09 PM
Agency: Insurance Commission
CBD Number: Version: Bill Number: Resolution Number:
4234 Introduced SB1006
CBD Subject: Taxation


FUND(S):

7155

Sources of Revenue:

Special Fund

Legislation creates:





Fiscal Note Summary


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


Senate Bill 1006, if enacted, would provide equal shares of the 1% Additional Premium Tax funds collected to the fire companies and departments. Please see memorandum summary for additional information.



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):


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.



Memorandum


Senate Bill 1006, if enacted, would provide equal shares of the 1% Additional Premium Tax funds collected to the fire companies and departments. SB1006 would have no fiscal impact on the WV Offices of the Insurance Commissioner. The OIC estimates the total collections would be $34,551,164, which would be distributed to the fire companies and departments by the State Treasurer.



    Person submitting Fiscal Note: Rhonda C Hartwell
    Email Address: rhonda.c.hartwell@wv.gov