FISCAL NOTE

Date Requested: January 12, 2022
Time Requested: 04:49 PM
Agency: Fire Commission, WV
CBD Number: Version: Bill Number: Resolution Number:
1171 Introduced SB142
CBD Subject:


FUND(S):

Special

Sources of Revenue:

Special Fund

Legislation creates:

Increases Revenue From Existing Sources



Fiscal Note Summary


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


Depending on the funding mechanism and fund use to facilitate the need and request from Volunteer Fire Departments; the impact could be significant pertaining to special revenue. There appears to be no impact to general revenue funding unless future legislation dictates such. If the funding mechanism is an increase to the insurance surcharge, it will be very helpful to the operation of fire departments throughout out the State and particular to Volunteers and their fire departments/members.



Fiscal Note Detail


Effect of Proposal Fiscal Year
2022
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
2023
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):


It is difficult to describe potential increases and/or 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. Based on the funding mechanism which is a critical piece will determine the breakdown of any cost/expenses or revenue/assets to assist volunteer fire departments and funding to support their operations.



Memorandum


It is difficult to describe potential increases and/or 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. Based on the funding mechanism which is a critical piece will determine the breakdown of any cost/expenses or revenue/assets to assist volunteer fire departments and funding to support their operations. To summarize the funding source will be critical in determining the impact if any involved in this legislation. We are in support of all efforts developed to support the great work and service in every community fire departments provide statewide.



    Person submitting Fiscal Note: Kenneth E Tyree Jr.
    Email Address: kenneth.e.tyree@wv.gov