FISCAL NOTE



FUND(S):



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.


This bill creates a misdemeanor offense for child abuse by a parent, guardian, or custodian which creates a substantial threat of bodily injury. The Committee on the Judiciary amended the bill to provide language that precluded a parent, guardian or custodian from being charged for this offense for providing reasonable discipline to a child.



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 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):






Memorandum


This bill creates a new crime and penalty. It does not require any additional court hearings or increase the duties of court officials; therefore, it does not have any fiscal impact of the Judiciary.



    Person submitting Fiscal Note: Tina A. Sevy
    Email Address: tina.sevy@courtswv.gov