FISCAL NOTE



FUND(S):

Special Appropriation

Sources of Revenue:

Special Fund

Legislation creates:

A New Fund



Fiscal Note Summary


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


The state will incur costs associated with a special primary election to fill the vacant US Senate seat through direct expenditures and reimbursement of expenditures incurred by counties.



Fiscal Note Detail


Effect of Proposal Fiscal Year
2010
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
2011
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation)
1. Estmated Total Cost 5,500,000 0 0
Personal Services 0 0 0
Current Expenses 5,500,000 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):


Based on data supplied by county clerks and the WV Association of Counties, and data compiled by the Secretary of State's Office, expenditures will include reimbursements for pollworkers, ballot publication, facilities rentals, publishing of ballots, and other overhead and indirect costs. No fiscal impact from this event is expected beyond the event.



Memorandum






    Person submitting Fiscal Note: Brian Messer, CPA Chief Financial Officer
    Email Address: bmesser@wvsos.com