FISCAL NOTE

Date Requested: February 10, 2021
Time Requested: 04:25 PM
Agency: Highways, Division of
CBD Number: Version: Bill Number: Resolution Number:
1431 Introduced HB2117
CBD Subject:


FUND(S):

State Road

Sources of Revenue:

Special Fund

Legislation creates:

Increases Existing Expenses



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.



Fiscal Note Detail


Effect of Proposal Fiscal Year
2021
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
2022
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation)
1. Estmated Total Cost 186,176,027 188,037,787 189,918,165
Personal Services 1,843,327 3,705,087 5,585,465
Current Expenses 184,332,700 184,332,700 184,332,700
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 breakdown reflects a 3% increase of three years for DOH Transportation Workers (TW). The figure includes filled base salaries for permanent and temporary employees as well as fringe benefits for permanent employees



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. The West Virginia Transportation Worker Apprenticeship Program was officially established through the approval of State Personnel Board Proposal #2664, amended under State Personnel Board Proposal #2699, and became effective January 1, 2015. It was designed to meet the changing needs of the Division of Highways by developing and maintaining a strong, highly skilled, and effective workforce. Through a combination of on-the-job training and formal instruction, program participants can expand their skill sets in a variety of trades-related fields, depending on the specific needs in their areas of assignment, while earning certifications and licensures in the process. As employees gain proficiency, they are awarded opportunities for consideration of “tier” advancements, 14-tiers in total, based upon whether established criteria have been satisfied. The hallmark of the program is its flexibility in meeting the unique needs of each District and Division within the Division of Highways, as well as each individual employee. This program is approved and fully certified by the United States Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship. The Transportation Worker Apprenticeship Program series received a 10.58% increase to their pay scale in 2019.



    Person submitting Fiscal Note: Lorrie Hodges
    Email Address: lorrie.a.hodges@wv.gov