FISCAL NOTE
FUND(S):
Road Fund
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.
The purpose of this bill is to require the Division of Motor Vehicles to establish a Driver’s License Restoration Program for persons whose driver’s license has been cancelled, suspended or revoked.
The bill requires the Division to develop educational information that will assist an individual in restoring their driver’s license. When necessary, the Division would also provide the individual with a copy of their driving record.
Driver’s License Restoration Classes would be offered in all 55 counties of West Virginia.
In FY 2010 the Division suspended or revoked the driver’s license of approximately 90,000 West Virginia drivers. Each of these drivers currently receives a letter stating what they need to do to restore their driver’s license. The Division estimates that 15%, or 13,500, of those suspended drivers probably would benefit from additional help.
The bill also requires that the DUI Safety and Treatment Program be offered at the Division of Correction’s Day Reporting Centers. The administration of this particular program has been transferred to the Department of Health and Human Resources.
To offer the Driver’s License Restoration Program, the Division estimates that it would require an additional 6 employees. Printed materials, equipment, vehicles and possible rent monies will be needed to administer the program.
Total estimated cost is $301,296.
Fiscal Note Detail
| Effect of Proposal |
Fiscal Year |
2011
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
2012
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation) |
| 1. Estmated Total Cost |
301,296 |
301,296 |
301,296 |
| Personal Services |
222,896 |
222,896 |
222,896 |
| Current Expenses |
63,900 |
63,900 |
63,900 |
| Repairs and Alterations |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Assets |
14,500 |
14,500 |
14,500 |
| Other |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| 2. Estimated Total Revenues |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Explanation of above estimates (including long-range effect):
COST:
Personal Services $ 144,000
Benefits $ 78,896
CURRENT EXPENSE:
Rent ($250/mo. X 12 x 5 locations) $ 15,000
Vehicles rent $ 32,400
Gas $ 6,500
Maintenance $ 1,000
Printed Material $ 5,000
Printer Supplies $ 4,000
EQUIPMENT
Laptops (wireless) $ 14,000
Printers $ 500
TOTAL COST FIRST YEAR $ 301,296
Memorandum
Person submitting Fiscal Note: Jerry L. Conrad, Director
Email Address: Jerry.L.Conrad@wv.gov