FISCAL NOTE
Date Requested: January 26, 2026
Time Requested: 02:36 PM |
| Agency: |
Agriculture, WV Department of |
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| CBD Number: |
Version: |
Bill Number: |
Resolution Number: |
| 1812 |
Introduced |
HB4814 |
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| CBD Subject: |
Agriculture |
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FUND(S):
SPECIAL
Sources of Revenue:
Special Fund
Legislation creates:
Creates New Revenue, Creates New Expense
Fiscal Note Summary
Effect this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.
HB 4814 Right to Repair Act would increase the expenses for the Department of Agriculture. Revenue impacts cannot be estimated at this time with any certainty.
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 |
2,400 |
69,000 |
69,000 |
| Personal Services |
2,400 |
69,000 |
69,000 |
| 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):
In the current fiscal year, it is estimated that a minimum of 200 staff hours will be needed to draft and file the authorized legislative rule.
In the implementation year and beyond, it is estimated that a minimum of an additional 1.0 FTE ($50,000 + 38% benefits) will be needed to handle Agriculture's responsibilities as outlined in the bill.
It is anticipated that the Department would incur costs for external services for administrative resolutions, including mediation and transcription services estimated at $1,000 per hearing. Total hearings per year are not estimable at this time.
Additionally, the Department would incur costs if seeking injunctive relief either with the Attorney General's office consultation / representation or outside counsel. As with administrative resolutions, it is unknown how many times injunctive relief may need to be sought annually, so total costs cannot be reasonably estimated at this time.
Likewise, revenue cannot be reasonably estimated at this time but likely would not cover the Department of Agriculture's total expenses.
Memorandum
19-40-5 (a) It is unknown whether or not all manufacturers would be able to comply with the requirements of the bill to provide 'any documentation, parts, and tools required for the diagnosis, maintenance, or repair of the of the equipment' without divulging trade secrets.
Person submitting Fiscal Note: Laryssa Hoskins, CFO
Email Address: lhoskins@wvda.us