FISCAL NOTE
Date Requested: February 08, 2017 Time Requested: 04:24 PM |
Agency: |
Natural Resources, WV Division of |
CBD Number: |
Version: |
Bill Number: |
Resolution Number: |
1135 |
Introduced |
HB2059 |
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CBD Subject: |
Natural Resources |
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FUND(S):
3265
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.
In FY2016, the Division of Natural Resources collected $20,639,326 in lodge, campsite and other recreational fees in State Parks and Forests. Of this total, $9,778,292.96 was collected from West Virginia residents based on lodge, cabin, camping, and overall park visitation percentages. According to the WV Center on Budget and Policy, 16% of West Virginians are senior citizens. It would be logical to assume that 16% of this revenue, or $1,564,527, is received from senior citizens who already receive a 10% discount. It is then logical to assume that $8,213,766 of revenue would need to be discounted to provide all West Virginia Residents a 10% discount. The loss of revenue would then be $821,377.
Fiscal Note Detail
Effect of Proposal |
Fiscal Year |
2017 Increase/Decrease (use"-") |
2018 Increase/Decrease (use"-") |
Fiscal Year (Upon Full Implementation) |
1. Estmated Total Cost |
0 |
821,377 |
821,377 |
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 |
-821,377 |
-821,377 |
Explanation of above estimates (including long-range effect):
In FY2016, the Division of Natural Resources collected $20,639,326 in lodge, campsite and other recreational fees in State Parks and Forests. Of this total, $9,778,292.96 was collected from West Virginia residents based on lodge, cabin, camping, and overall park visitation percentages. According to the WV Center on Budget and Policy, 16% of West Virginians are senior citizens. It would be logical to assume that 16% of this revenue, or $1,564,527, is received from senior citizens who already receive a 10% discount. It is then logical to assume that $8,213,766 of revenue would need to be discounted to provide all West Virginia Residents a 10% discount. The loss of revenue would then be $821,377.
Memorandum
For additional information concerning this fiscal note, please contact:
Samuel A. England, Chief
DNR Parks and Recreation Section
324 4th Avenue
South Charleston, WV 25303-1228
phone 304.558.2764
fax 304.558.0077
cell 304.613.9041
email Samuel.A.England@wv.gov
Person submitting Fiscal Note: Jennifer Snow
Email Address: jennifer.l.snow@wv.gov