FISCAL NOTE

Date Requested: January 12, 2022
Time Requested: 03:56 PM
Agency: Motor Vehicles, WV Division of
CBD Number: Version: Bill Number: Resolution Number:
1091 Introduced SB35
CBD Subject:


FUND(S):

Road Fund

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.


The purpose of this bill is to add grievance and appellate procedures and judicial review for participants in the Division of Motor Vehicles’ Safety and Treatment Program. The bill also authorizes the Commissioner of the Division of Motor Vehicles to promulgate rules to add such procedures and review for participants of the safety and treatment program. The Division estimates that of the 2,372 driver’s that are eligible for the Safety and Treatment program 10% (237) will seek to file an appeal. Conducting these hearings will require the Division to have two (2) additional positions. The additional positions would be 1 Hearings Examiner at a median annual salary of $53,516 and 1 Attorney 3 at a median annual salary of $74,765. Total benefits for these positions would be $62,858 for a total personal services expenditure of $191,139 ($53,516+$74,765+$62,858). Additionional annual expenses would include rent of $8,220, vehicle rental $1,632, travel $10,000, and miscellaneous supplies of $40 for a total of $19,892. The Division estimates that non-recurring costs will total $12,118 and consist of office furniture $7,500, Misc. Office equipment $2,500, and $2,118 for laptop computers.



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 0 223,149 211,031
Personal Services 0 191,139 191,139
Current Expenses 0 32,010 19,892
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):


2023 Hearings Examiner $53,516 Attorney 3 $74,765 Total Salary $128,281 Benefits $62,858 Total Personal Services $191,139 Office Space - Charleston $8,220 Vehicle $1,632 Travel $10,000 Misc. Supplies $40 Cubicles/office furniture $7,500 Office equipment $2,500 Laptops $2,118 Total Current Expense $32,010 Total Cost $223,149 Upon Full Implementation Hearings Examiner $53,516 Attorney 3 $74,765 Total Salary $128,281 Benefits $62,858 Total Personal Services $191,139 Office Space - Charleston $8,220 Vehicle $1,632 Travel $10,000 Misc. Supplies $40 Total Current Expense $19,892 Total $211,031



Memorandum






    Person submitting Fiscal Note: Raeann Kriner
    Email Address: raeann.k.kriner@wv.gov