FISCAL NOTE

Date Requested: January 17, 2020
Time Requested: 09:14 AM
Agency: Motor Vehicles, WV Division of
CBD Number: Version: Bill Number: Resolution Number:
2123 Introduced SB495
CBD Subject: Motor Vehicles


FUND(S):

Road Fund

Sources of Revenue:

Special Fund

Legislation creates:

Decreases Existing Revenue, Creates New Expense



Fiscal Note Summary


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


The purpose of this bill is to change the additional annual registration fee for hybrid vehicles from $100 to $35. The Division estimates it will cost $115 (1 hrs. x $115/hr.) for programming the cash register, and $720 (8 hrs. x $90/hr.) for mainframe programming. The Division further estimates a reduction of revenue of $705,900 (10,860 vehicles x ($100 - $35).



Fiscal Note Detail


Effect of Proposal Fiscal Year
2020
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
2021
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation)
1. Estmated Total Cost 0 825 0
Personal Services 0 0 0
Current Expenses 0 825 0
Repairs and Alterations 0 0 0
Assets 0 0 0
Other 0 0 0
2. Estimated Total Revenues 0 -705,900 0


Explanation of above estimates (including long-range effect):


$115 Cash Register Programming $720 Mainframe programming $835 Total Current Expense $(705,900) Reduction of revenue



Memorandum


The current demand for technical expertise and support on the Division exceeds our current resource level. This bill will require additional technical expertise and support. Therefore, the Division needs to add an Information Systems Manager 1 position at an estimated annual cost of $79,500 (Salary and Benefits) and a Programmer Analyst 3 position at an estimated annual cost of $75,000 (Salary and Benefits).



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