Fiscal Note (Revised) — 1778 HB, Economic Resilience Planning (Department of Commerce)
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Revised Individual State Agency Fiscal Note for bill number 1778 HB, titled Economic resilience planning, from agency 103, the Department of Commerce. Part I lists General Fund-State operating expenditures of 3,695,734 for 2023-25. The narrative states that a new section added to 43.330 RCW directs the Department of Commerce to report with recommendations to the legislature by July 1, 2024 on the anticipated economic impacts in Washington state in the event of a major disruption to trade.
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Individual State Agency Fiscal Note Revised
Bill Number: 1778 HB Title: Economic resilience planning Agency: 103-Department of Commerce
Part I: Estimates
No Fiscal Impact
Estimated Cash Receipts to:
NONE
Estimated Operating Expenditures from:
FY 2024 FY 2025 2023-25 2025-27 2027-29
FTE Staff Years 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.6
Account
General Fund-State 001-1 1,848,300 1,847,434 3,695,734 3,694,868 3,704,468
Total $ 1,848,300 1,847,434 3,695,734 3,694,868 3,704,468
Estimated Capital Budget Impact:
NONE
The cash receipts and expenditure estimates on this page represent the most likely fiscal impact. Factors impacting the precision of these estimates,
and alternate ranges (if appropriate), are explained in Part II.
Check applicable boxes and follow corresponding instructions:
If fiscal impact is greater than $50,000 per fiscal year in the current biennium or in subsequent biennia, complete entire fiscal note
X
form Parts I-V.
If fiscal impact is less than $50,000 per fiscal year in the current biennium or in subsequent biennia, complete this page only (Part I).
Capital budget impact, complete Part IV.
Requires new rule making, complete Part V.
Legislative Contact: Emily Poole Phone: 360-786-7106 Date: 02/06/2023
Agency Preparation: Karen McArthur Phone: 360-725-4027 Date: 02/12/2023
Agency Approval: Jason Davidson Phone: 360-725-5080 Date: 02/12/2023
OFM Review: Gwen Stamey Phone: (360) 790-1166 Date: 02/13/2023
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 182,795.00 Request # 176-700-2
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Part II: Narrative Explanation
II. A - Brief Description Of What The Measure Does That Has Fiscal Impact
Significant provisions of the bill and any related workload or policy assumptions that have revenue or expenditure impact on the responding agency by
section number.
Section 2 a new section added to 43.330 RCW directs the Department of Commerce (department) to report with
recommendations to the legislature by July 1, 2024, on the anticipated economic impacts in Washington state in the event of
a major disruption to trade.
Section 3 amends 43.330.060 RCW adds the department shall prioritize diversifying foreign export destinations and
eliminate economic dependence on any particular foreign market.
II. B - Cash receipts Impact
Cash receipts impact of the legislation on the responding agency with the cash receipts provisions identified by section number and when appropriate, the
detail of the revenue sources. Description of the factual basis of the assumptions and the method by which the cash receipts impact is derived. Explanation
of how workload assumptions translate into estimates. Distinguished between one time and ongoing functions.
II. C - Expenditures
Agency expenditures necessary to implement this legislation (or savings resulting from this legislation), with the provisions of the legislation that result in
the expenditures (or savings) identified by section number. Description of the factual basis of the assumptions and the method by which the expenditure
impact is derived. Explanation of how workload assumptions translate into cost estimates. Distinguished between one time and ongoing functions.
A diversified and expanded global Washington and eliminating economic dependence on any particular foreign market will
require the department to set up additional presence in key territories and strengthen its existing offices. A continuous
12-month approach will allow in-country representatives to maintain and reinforce relationships with potential investors who
may consider Washington state for their next location. An expanded representation in key territories is essential to help
Washington new and current exporters enter or expand into foreign markets and connect companies with potential
buyers/partners/distributors.
To complete this work the department estimates the following will be needed.
1.0 FTE Commerce Specialist 4 (2,088 hours) to provide business outreach, site selection support, and state promotion to
businesses, site selection consultants, and foreign representatives to increase or preserve business investments.
1.0 FTE Commerce Specialist 3 (2,088 hours) to provide technical assistance and advisory, including export readiness
assessment, outreach to rural and underserved communities, 1:1 counseling sessions and management of Commerce’s
foreign representatives (contracts and scope of work).
1.0 FTE Commerce Specialist 2 (2,088 hours) to coordinate marketing and promotion of program and services, collect data
for legislative report, assist with lead follow-up, and trade show logistics.
1.0 FTE Administrative Assistant 3 (2,088 hours) to provide administrative support and procedural guidance to the unit
including scheduling, editing documents, travel arrangements, responding to clients, and expenditure tracking.
Salaries and Benefits:
FY24: $418,234
FY25-FY29: $432,614 each fiscal year
Professional Service Contracts
New or enhanced foreign contracts in Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Europe (UK, France, Germany, Eastern and Nordic
countries), Canada, Mexico, Spain as well as such emerging markets as Southeast Asia, Latin America, India,
Australia/New Zealand and Middle East. These contracts would cover both trade and business development activities on a
Economic resilience planning 103-Department of Commerce
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 182,795.00 Request # 176-700-2
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yearly basis.
FY24-FY29 $1,150,000 per fiscal year
Goods and Services:
FY24: $22,467
FY25-FY29: $82,490 each fiscal year
Travel:
Travel includes five international trips for two FTEs per year for stakeholder outreach and collaboration.
FY24-FY29: $40,000 per fiscal year
Equipment:
In addition to the standard goods and services estimates, the department assumes the purchase of standard workstations for
the new staff in FY24 and the purchase of replacement laptops/tablets in FY28 based on the department’s replacement
cycle.
FY24: $20,000
FY28: $9,600
Intra-Agency Reimbursements:
FY24: $137,599
FY25-29: $143,330 each fiscal year
Note: Standard goods and services costs include supplies and materials, employee development and training, Attorney
General costs, central services charges and agency administration. Agency administration costs (e.g., payroll, HR, IT) are
funded under a federally approved cost allocation plan.
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Total Costs:
FY24: $1,848,300
FY25-27: $1,847,434 each fiscal year
FY28: $1,857,034
FY29: $1,847,434
Part III: Expenditure Detail
III. A - Operating Budget Expenditures
Account Account Title Type FY 2024 FY 2025 2023-25 2025-27 2027-29
001-1 General Fund State 1,848,300 1,847,434 3,695,734 3,694,868 3,704,468
Total $ 1,848,300 1,847,434 3,695,734 3,694,868 3,704,468
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III. B - Expenditures by Object Or Purpose
FY 2024 FY 2025 2023-25 2025-27 2027-29
FTE Staff Years 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.6
A-Salaries and Wages 306,268 315,456 621,724 630,912 630,912
B-Employee Benefits 111,966 117,158 229,124 234,316 234,316
C-Professional Service Contracts 1,150,000 1,150,000 2,300,000 2,300,000 2,300,000
E-Goods and Other Services 82,467 82,490 164,957 164,980 164,980
G-Travel 40,000 40,000 80,000 80,000 80,000
J-Capital Outlays 20,000 20,000 9,600
M-Inter Agency/Fund Transfers
N-Grants, Benefits & Client Services
P-Debt Service
S-Interagency Reimbursements
T-Intra-Agency Reimbursements 137,599 142,330 279,929 284,660 284,660
9-
Total $ 1,848,300 1,847,434 3,695,734 3,694,868 3,704,468
III. C - Operating FTE Detail: List FTEs by classification and corresponding annual compensation. Totals need to agree with total FTEs in
Part I and Part IIIA
Job Classification Salary FY 2024 FY 2025 2023-25 2025-27 2027-29
Administrative Assistant 3 55,247 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Administrative Services - Indirect 111,168 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6
Commerce Specialist 2 74,339 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Commerce Specialist 3 86,159 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Commerce Specialist 4 90,523 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Total FTEs 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.6
III. D - Expenditures By Program (optional)
NONE
Part IV: Capital Budget Impact
IV. A - Capital Budget Expenditures
NONE
IV. B - Expenditures by Object Or Purpose
NONE
IV. C - Capital Budget Breakout
Acquisition and construction costs not reflected elsewhere on the fiscal note and description of potential financing methods.
NONE
IV. D - Capital FTE Detail: FTEs listed by classification and corresponding annual compensation. Totals agree with total FTEs in Part IVB.
NONE
Part V: New Rule Making Required
Provisions of the bill that require the agency to adopt new administrative rules or repeal/revise existing rules.
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