FISCAL NOTE



FUND(S):

0256

Sources of Revenue:

General Fund

Legislation creates:

A New Program



Fiscal Note Summary


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


The purpose of this legislation is to require a jobs impact statement be completed by the Development Office on certain proposed legislation which may cause an impact on the State's economy. These impact statements may be requested by the Governor or the presiding officer of either house of the Legislature .



Fiscal Note Detail


Effect of Proposal Fiscal Year
2013
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
2014
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation)
1. Estmated Total Cost 0 262,000 262,000
Personal Services 0 162,000 162,000
Current Expenses 0 100,000 100,000
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):


The above cost estimate is based on the costs of adding two additional staff to our Research Unit to coordinate and prepare these inpact statements . The costs listed under current expense are to cover the costs of research materials to support this staff as well as to employ outside consultants necessary to properly complete these statements.



Memorandum


It is difficult to provide an estimated cost of this legislation because we don't know how many bills would require an impact statement each year.



    Person submitting Fiscal Note: Carl D Smith
    Email Address: carl.d.smith@wv.gov