FISCAL NOTE

Date Requested: January 14, 2023
Time Requested: 03:56 PM
Agency: Higher Education Policy Commission
CBD Number: Version: Bill Number: Resolution Number:
1041 Introduced HB2390
CBD Subject:


FUND(S):

General

Sources of Revenue:

General Fund

Legislation creates:





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. The purpose of this bill is to establish the Forming Open and Robust University Minds (FORUM) Act through strengthening existing free expression on campus laws. The bill provides for legislative findings regarding the exercise of First Amendment rights on public university campuses in this state as being critical components of the education experience for students. The bill clarifies the definition of public forums. The bill modifies certain time, place, and manner restrictions. The bill strengthens development of policies and procedures. The bill ensures a reporting requirement and establishes the framework for reporting requirements. The bill clarifies the statute of limitations. The bill provides for immunity. Finally, the bill provides for severability. Although these requirements would increase the administrative workload at the colleges and universities, it is anticipated that additional costs associated with the legislation would be absorbed by the institutions and the Commission. Significant expenditures may be incurred on a periodic basis as a result of this legislation; however, it is not possible to predict the magnitude or frequency of these costs. As a result, no additional state appropriations are requested.



Fiscal Note Detail


Effect of Proposal Fiscal Year
2023
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
2024
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):


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.



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: Robert Wallett
    Email Address: robert.wallett@wvhepc.edu