FISCAL NOTE



FUND(S):



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 any proposed legislation that may have an impact on the state's economy. An impact statement may be requested by the Governor or the presiding officer of either house of the Legislature.



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 0 262,000 262,000
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 estimate is based on adding two additional staff to our Research Unit to coordinate and prepare these impact statements. The amount under current expense is to cover the costs of research materials neccessary to support our staff as well as hire outside attorneys and other consultants neccessary to properly complete these statements.



Memorandum


It is difficult to provide an estimated cost on this legislation because we don't know how many bills will require an impact statement.



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