FISCAL NOTE
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.
There are approximately 7,000 members of the West Virginia National Guard and 16,605 reserved members of all military branches residing in West Virginia. National studies indicate that approximately 26.83% of the adult population in the United States actively camp in developed recreational areas. It is logical to assume that this same percentage applies to West Virginia. This means approximately 6,333 military personnel would take advantage of this opportunity.
Assuming an average rental fee of $20 per night per site and considering the fact that the average length of stay at a West Virginia state park campground is seven (7) nights, the maximum lost revenue of a 50% discount ($886,620 ÷2), if this legislation were enacted, would be ($443,310.00).
Fiscal Note Detail
| Effect of Proposal |
Fiscal Year |
2009
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
2010
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation) |
| 1. Estmated Total Cost |
0 |
-443,310 |
-443,310 |
| 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 |
-443,310 |
-443,310 |
Explanation of above estimates (including long-range effect):
There are approximately 7,000 members of the West Virginia National Guard and 16,605 reserved members of all military branches residing in West Virginia. National studies indicate that approximately 26.83% of the adult population in the United States actively camp in developed recreational areas. It is logical to assume that this same percentage applies to West Virginia. This means approximately 6,333 military personnel would take advantage of this opportunity.
Assuming an average rental fee of $20 per night per site and considering the fact that the average length of stay at a West Virginia state park campground is seven (7) nights, the maximum lost revenue of a 50% discount ($886,620 ÷2), if this legislation were enacted, would be ($443,310.00).
Memorandum
We suggest the total number of military personnel in West Virginia be kept confidential in the interest of national security.
Person submitting Fiscal Note: Keith Wilson
Email Address: keithwilson@wvdnr.gov