FISCAL NOTE
Date Requested: February 11, 2026
Time Requested: 05:10 PM |
| Agency: |
Forestry, WV Division of |
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| CBD Number: |
Version: |
Bill Number: |
Resolution Number: |
| 2842 |
Introduced |
HB5439 |
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| CBD Subject: |
Natural Resources |
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FUND(S):
General Administration Fund
Sources of Revenue:
General Fund
Legislation creates:
Creates New Program
Fiscal Note Summary
Effect this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.
Summarize in a clear and concise manner what impact 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 Forestry (DOF) 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 DOF’s representatives assisting the DOA. Both of these positions are classified as Assistant State Forester and Forester 3, 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 |
3,152 |
3,152 |
| Personal Services |
0 |
2,352 |
2,352 |
| 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):
Please explain increases and decreases in personal services, current expenses, repairs and alterations, assets, other costs and revenues, including assumptions and data sources and delineation between start-up and ongoing costs. Please also include a long-range schedule of costs and revenues if fiscal impact is expected to vary in future years.
The annual cost is based on two DOF employees spending 32 hours each annually for work on the program along with their travel expenses. The average salary plus benefits is $36.75/hour, bringing personnel costs to $2,352 ($36.75 x 2 x 32). The estimated annual travel cost for the two Foresters is $800.
Memorandum
Please identify any areas of vagueness, technical defects, reasons a bill would not have a fiscal impact, and/or any special issues not captured elsewhere on this form.
Person submitting Fiscal Note: Jeremy C Jones
Email Address: jeremy.c.jones@wv.gov