FISCAL NOTE
Date Requested: February 11, 2026
Time Requested: 05:10 PM |
| Agency: |
Natural Resources, WV Division of |
|---|
| CBD Number: |
Version: |
Bill Number: |
Resolution Number: |
| 2842 |
Introduced |
HB5439 |
|
|---|
| CBD Subject: |
Natural Resources |
|---|
|
FUND(S):
3203, 8707
Sources of Revenue:
Special Fund
Legislation creates:
Creates New Program
Fiscal Note Summary
Effect this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.
The purpose of this bill is to develop a pollinator protection program, which would be advised by a stakeholder group. This program will develop a plan to support pollinators by mitigating damage from invasive plants, encouraging/supporting pollinator habitats on private and state lands, and promoting pollinator education.
The Division of Natural Resources (DNR) is tasked with assisting the Department of Agriculture (DOA) in developing the program.
As the bill is focused on pollinators and invasive species and encourages work on private lands, the DNR's Pollinator Specialist and Private Lands/Invasive Species Specialist should be the DNR's representatives assisting the DOA. Both of these positions are classified as Wildlife Biologist 3's, and associated costs from the bill will come from their work hours and travel expenses.
Fiscal Note Detail
| Effect of Proposal |
Fiscal Year |
2026
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
2027
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation) |
| 1. Estmated Total Cost |
0 |
3,621 |
3,621 |
| Personal Services |
0 |
2,821 |
2,821 |
| Current Expenses |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Repairs and Alterations |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Assets |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Other |
0 |
800 |
800 |
| 2. Estimated Total Revenues |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Explanation of above estimates (including long-range effect):
The annual cost is based on two Wildlife Biologist 3's (WB3) spending 32 hours each annually for work on the program along with their travel expenses. The average WB3 salary plus benefits is $44.08/hour, bringing personnel costs to $2,821.12 ($44.08 x 2 x 32). The estimated annual travel cost for the two WB3s is $800.
Memorandum
For additional information concerning this fiscal note, please contact:
Wendy Greene, Deputy Director
West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
112 California Avenue
Charleston, West Virginia 25305
304-558-2754
Wendy.L.Greene@wv.gov
Person submitting Fiscal Note: Benjamin P King
Email Address: benjamin.p.king@wv.gov