FISCAL NOTE

Date Requested: February 18, 2025
Time Requested: 04:36 PM
Agency: Secretary of State
CBD Number: Version: Bill Number: Resolution Number:
2118 Introduced HB2541
CBD Subject: Elections


FUND(S):

N/A

Sources of Revenue:

Other Fund N/A

Legislation creates:





Fiscal Note Summary


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


This proposed bill will have no known impact on state budgets. County budgets may be impacted to accommodate observers, purchase materials and necessary items such as badge printers for observers x 55 counties, roping or other materials to separate observers from unauthorized locations where the act of voting is taking place, etc.



Fiscal Note Detail


Effect of Proposal Fiscal Year
2025
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
2026
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):


N/A.



Memorandum


W.Va. Code ยง3-9-9 may require amendment to clarify that observers are not prohibited persons without authorization to enter a polling place.



    Person submitting Fiscal Note: David Cook
    Email Address: dcook@wvsos.com