FISCAL NOTE

Date Requested: January 21, 2026
Time Requested: 04:49 PM
Agency: Motor Vehicles, WV Division of
CBD Number: Version: Bill Number: Resolution Number:
2152 Introduced HB4694
CBD Subject: Motor Vehicles


FUND(S):

Road Fund

Sources of Revenue:

Special 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 deactivate barcodes from expired driver's licenses to prevent businesses from selling alcohol and tobacco products to underage children. Using today’s technology a static barcode printed on a credential cannot be updated once issued.



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):


Using today’s technology a static barcode printed on a credential cannot be updated once issued.



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: Raeann Kriner
    Email Address: raeann.k.kriner@wv.gov