FISCAL NOTE
FUND(S):
Sources of Revenue:
Special Fund
Legislation creates:
Neither Program nor Fund
Fiscal Note Summary
Effect this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.
Fiscal Note Detail
| Effect of Proposal |
Fiscal Year |
2014
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
2015
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation) |
| 1. Estmated Total Cost |
0 |
30,000 |
0 |
| Personal Services |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Current Expenses |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Repairs and Alterations |
0 |
0 |
3,000 |
| Assets |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Other |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| 2. Estimated Total Revenues |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Explanation of above estimates (including long-range effect):
Note: For purposes of the Fiscal Note, it is assumed that all work will be performed in FY2015.
Memorandum
1. The bill provides that within 90 days of effective date of legislation, the DOH shall propose install signs on all state entrances where “Welcome to West Virginia” signs are placed. This comprises Interstate, US and WV routes, approximately 130 separate sites indicating “West Virginia is proud to honor its fallen Veterans and Gold Star Families”.
2. Signing of this nature would generally fall under regulations within the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Section 2M.10, “Memorial or Dedication Signing”. The MUTCD states, “The legend displayed on memorial or dedication signs shall be limited to the name of the person or entity being recognized and a simple message preceding or following the name, such as "Dedicated to" or "Memorial Parkway." Additional legend, such as biographical information, shall not be displayed on memorial or dedication signs. Decorative or graphical elements, pictographs, logos, or symbols shall not be displayed on memorial or dedication signs. The use of the gold star symbol would appear to fall outside this standard.
3. We would assume so, but it is unknown whether the use of the gold star falls within the public domain.
4. As an option, we would suggest that the signing be installed in the Welcome Centers and Rest Areas rather than at the State Lines.
5. We would suggest removing the specific reference “1 mile from the border” to give the DOH needed flexibility for installation at appropriate locations which do not conflict with other signing.
Person submitting Fiscal Note: Lorrie Hodges
Email Address: lorrie.a.hodges@wv.gov