FISCAL NOTE

Date Requested: February 03, 2016
Time Requested: 01:49 PM
Agency: Natural Resources, Division of
CBD Number: Version: Bill Number: Resolution Number:
2538 Introduced HB 2071
CBD Subject: Natural Resources


FUND(S):

0265,3200,3204,3247,8707

Sources of Revenue:

General Fund,Other Fund 3200,3204,3247,8707

Legislation creates:

Neither Program nor Fund



Fiscal Note Summary


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


A Bill to amend and reenact Chapter 20-7-1a and 20-7-1c of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, all relating to providing an increase in compensation for natural resources police officers. FUNDING IS REQUESTED TO BE FROM GENERAL REVENUE and OTHER ACCOUNTS Listed below are estimates for Salary and Employee Benefits funding increased amounts required for FY 2017 and FY 2018 in excess of the current FY 2016 amount if legislation is passed. Estimates are based upon current staffing levels. FY 2017 General Revenue All Other Accounts Salaries Increased Per Year $157,495.00 $403,773.00 Employee Benefits @ 27% $42,523.65 $109,018.71 Total Salary Increase FY 2017 $200,018.65 $512,791.71 Longevity Increase Per Year $110,800.00 $206,400.00 Employee Benefits @ 27% $29,916.00 $55,728.00 Total Longevity Increase FY 2017 $140,716.00 $262,128.00 Total Salary and Longevity FY 2017 $340,734.65 $774,919.71 Listed below are estimates for Salary and Employee Benefits funding increase amounts required for FY 2018 in excess of the current FY 2016 amount if legislation is passed. Estimates are based upon current staffing levels. FY 2018 Salaries Increase Per Year $3,787.00 $13,823.00 Employee Benefits @ 27% $1,022.49 $3,732.21 Total Salary Increase FY 2018 $4,809.49 $ 17,555.21 Longevity Increase Per Year $121,800.00 $222,400.00 Employee Benefits @ 27% $32,886.00 $60,048.00 Total Longevity Increase FY 2018 $154,686.00 $282,448.00 Total Salary and Longevity FY 2018 $159,495.49 $300,003.21 Annual additional costs over and above the current Fiscal Year 2016 if this legislation is passed are as follows: FY2017 $340,734.65 $774,919.71 FY2018 $159,495.49 $300,003.21 Additional annual appropriation of longevity costs would be necessary because increases in longevity pay continue as officers attain additional year of service.



Fiscal Note Detail


Effect of Proposal Fiscal Year
2016
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
2017
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation)
1. Estmated Total Cost 1,115,654 3,159,499 4,275,154
Personal Services 1,115,654 3,159,499 4,275,154
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):


A Bill to amend and reenact Chapter 20-7-1a and 20-7-1c of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, all relating to providing an increase in compensation for natural resources police officers. FUNDING IS REQUESTED TO BE FROM GENERAL REVENUE and OTHER ACCOUNTS Listed below are estimates for Salary and Employee Benefits funding increased amounts required for FY 2017 and FY 2018 in excess of the current FY 2016 amount if legislation is passed. Estimates are based upon current staffing levels. FY 2017 General Revenue All Other Accounts Salaries Increased Per Year $157,495.00 $403,773.00 Employee Benefits @ 27% $42,523.65 $109,018.71 Total Salary Increase FY 2017 $200,018.65 $512,791.71 Longevity Increase Per Year $110,800.00 $206,400.00 Employee Benefits @ 27% $29,916.00 $55,728.00 Total Longevity Increase FY 2017 $140,716.00 $262,128.00 Total Salary and Longevity FY 2017 $340,734.65 $774,919.71 Listed below are estimates for Salary and Employee Benefits funding increase amounts required for FY 2018 in excess of the current FY 2016 amount if legislation is passed. Estimates are based upon current staffing levels. FY 2018 Salaries Increase Per Year $3,787.00 $13,823.00 Employee Benefits @ 27% $1,022.49 $3,732.21 Total Salary Increase FY 2018 $4,809.49 $ 17,555.21 Longevity Increase Per Year $121,800.00 $222,400.00 Employee Benefits @ 27% $32,886.00 $60,048.00 Total Longevity Increase FY 2018 $154,686.00 $282,448.00 Total Salary and Longevity FY 2018 $159,495.49 $300,003.21 Annual additional costs over and above the current Fiscal Year 2016 if this legislation is passed are as follows: FY2017 $340,734.65 $774,919.71 FY2018 $159,495.49 $300,003.21 Additional annual appropriation of longevity costs would be necessary because increases in longevity pay continue as officers attain additional year of service.



Memorandum


Calculations are based upon current staffing levels, officer rank and years of service. FUNDING IS REQUESTED TO BE FROM GENERAL REVENUE For additional information concerning this fiscal note, please contact: Colonel Jerry B. Jenkins, Chief DNR Law Enforcement 324 Fourth Avenue South Charleston WV 25303-1228 Office Phone: 304-558-2784 Cell: 304-389-5056 Fax: 304-558-1170 Email: Jerry.B.Jenkins@wv.gov



    Person submitting Fiscal Note: Jerry Jenkins
    Email Address: Jerry.B.Jenkins@wv.gov