FISCAL NOTE
FUND(S):
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 potential cost and income from the legislation are unknown but the bill itself is contrary to Federal law regarding advertising along highways.
SEE MEMORANDUM
Fiscal Note Detail
| Effect of Proposal |
Fiscal Year |
2014
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
2015
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation) |
| 1. Estmated Total Cost |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| 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 |
0 |
0 |
Explanation of above estimates (including long-range effect):
The potential cost and income are unknown.
Memorandum
The subject bill was reintroduced from last year. At that time the Division of Highways (DOH) did not feel that the legislation was needed at the State level and continues with that position.
1. The bill provides the DOH the ability to allow a sponsor to install signage with the sponsor's name, logo and possibly a safety message. The MUTCD (federal law) has specific provisions and procedures regarding "Acknowledgement" signing. Section 2H.08 spells out the requirements for States using this type of signing and Federal Highway Administration Order 5160.1, dated March 13, 2012 details the policy. As such, enabling legislation is not required.
2. The DOH can and does already accept donations from private and public entities for highway improvements, maintenance and construction. Natural resource companies, major commercial and retail establishments and residential developments are already required to reach agreements for improvements and/or maintenance if it is determined that their activities will impact the highway. The CETA legislation, WV Code 17-28, allows counties and municipalities to also enter into agreements with the DOH for funding improvements and the Public Private legislation, WV Code 17-27, allows for corporations to do the same. The Commissioner already has the necessary authority through current law to carry out appropriate acknowledgement signing on the sponsored projects.
3. The legislation would also require the DOH Commissioner to reach a goal of 10 sponsors within four years. Sponsorships and potential income would vary depending on the item and/or highway funded. Initial attempts at sponsorship discussion for the Courtesy Patrol and 511 while triggering interest have not yielded viable sponsorship agreements.
Person submitting Fiscal Note: Lorrie Hodges
Email Address: Lorrie.a.hodges@wv.gov