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