FISCAL NOTE



FUND(S):

0155-general Revenue from State General Rev Surplus

Sources of Revenue:

General Fund

Legislation creates:

A New Program



Fiscal Note Summary


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


The state will incur costs associated with a special primary election to fill the vacant US Senate seat through direct expenditures and reimbursement of expenditures incurred by counties.



Fiscal Note Detail


Effect of Proposal Fiscal Year
2010
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
2011
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation)
1. Estmated Total Cost 5,900,000 0 0
Personal Services 0 0 0
Current Expenses 5,900,000 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):


The above estimate is based on data supplied by teh county clerks, WV Association of Counties, and data compiled by the Secretary of State's Office. Expenditures will include reimbursements for pollworkers, ballot production and publication, facilities and equipment rentals, and other overhead and indirect costs incurred by teh counties and state. No fiscal impact from this event is expected beyond this event.



Memorandum


Special appropriation from the State's general revenue surplus to the Secretary of States Office to facilitate special election for US Senate vacancy.



    Person submitting Fiscal Note: Brian Messer, CPA Chief Financial Officer
    Email Address: bmesser@wvsos.com