Fiscal Note (Preliminary) — 2203 HB, Incarcerated Veterans Pilot (Department of Veterans Affairs)
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Multiple Agency Fiscal Note Summary for 2203 HB, Incarcerated veterans pilot, marked Preliminary 1/16/2024, followed by an Individual State Agency Fiscal Note from the Department of Veterans Affairs. The rollup lists Department of Veterans Affairs expenditures of 1,341,000 for 2023-25 and 2,656,000 for 2025-27, shows .0 for the Department of Corrections, and lists Fiscal note not available for the Community and Technical College System. The rollup was prepared by Breann Boggs, OFM. The narrative states that WDVA assumes 150 incarcerated veterans per year will be eligible and elect to participate in the pilot program.
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Multiple Agency Fiscal Note Summary
Bill Number: 2203 HB Title: Incarcerated veterans pilot
Estimated Cash Receipts
NONE
Estimated Operating Expenditures
Agency Name 2023-25 2025-27 2027-29
FTEs GF-State NGF-Outlook Total FTEs GF-State NGF-Outlook Total FTEs GF-State NGF-Outlook Total
Department of 1.0 1,341,000 1,341,000 1,341,000 2.0 2,656,000 2,656,000 2,656,000 2.0 2,656,000 2,656,000 2,656,000
Veterans Affairs
Department of .0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0
Corrections
Community and Fiscal note not available
Technical College
System
Total $ 1.0 1,341,000 1,341,000 1,341,000 2.0 2,656,000 2,656,000 2,656,000 2.0 2,656,000 2,656,000 2,656,000
Estimated Capital Budget Expenditures
Agency Name 2023-25 2025-27 2027-29
FTEs Bonds Total FTEs Bonds Total FTEs Bonds Total
Department of Veterans .0 0 0 .0 0 0 .0 0 0
Affairs
Department of .0 0 0 .0 0 0 .0 0 0
Corrections
Community and Fiscal note not available
Technical College System
Total $ 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
Estimated Capital Budget Breakout
NONE
Prepared by: Breann Boggs, OFM Phone: Date Published:
(360) 485-5716 Preliminary 1/16/2024
FNPID 69165
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FNS029 Multi Agency rollup
Individual State Agency Fiscal Note
Bill Number: 2203 HB Title: Incarcerated veterans pilot Agency: 305-Department of Veterans
Affairs
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 0.0 2.0 1.0 2.0 2.0
Account
General Fund-State 001-1 0 1,341,000 1,341,000 2,656,000 2,656,000
Total $ 0 1,341,000 1,341,000 2,656,000 2,656,000
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: Martha Wehling Phone: 360-786-7067 Date: 01/09/2024
Agency Preparation: Chony Culley Phone: 3604808127 Date: 01/12/2024
Agency Approval: Yacob Zekarias Phone: 253-545-1942 Date: 01/12/2024
OFM Review: Breann Boggs Phone: (360) 485-5716 Date: 01/16/2024
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 189,490.00 Request # 305-24-009-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 1 Bill # 2203 HB
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 1 generates fiscal impact to Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) by requiring the agency to
initiate the reintegration support for an incarcerated veterans pilot project assisting incarcerated veterans with reintegration
into civilian life through education and employment, decreasing homelessness following release from incarceration.
WDVA assumes 150 incarcerated veterans per year will be eligible and elect to participate in the pilot program.
Section 1(3) requires WDVA to coordinate with the Department of Corrections at least annually to identify all veterans
incarcerated within the last 12 months. Section 1(4) requires WDVA to coordinate with the Department of Corrections at
least annually to identify all veterans incarcerated with release dates within 24 months, appoint a reentry navigator for each
incarcerated veteran who requests to participate in the program, and develop a reentry plan for those veterans that includes
an anticipated living expenses assessment, educational opportunities for employment, and various subsidies.
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.
Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, Section 1 requires WDVA to initiate the
reintegration support for incarcerated veterans pilot project to assisting incarcerated veterans with reintegration into civilian
life through education and employment, decreasing homelessness following release from incarceration.
WDVA assumes 2.0 FTE impact [1.0 Program Specialist 5 (PS5) and 1.0 Fiscal Analyst 2 (FA2)] and 2.0 contractor
employee impact, broken out as follows:
2.0 Reentry Navigators (contractor employees), one at each pilot project site – Western WA and Eastern WA, subject to
available appropriations, at $150K per site for a total of $300K per year.
1.0 FTE (PS5) to coordinate with Department of Corrections (DOC) and the contracted Reentry Navigators, and receive
and manage applications for financial assistance. The position will perform following:
- Coordinate with the Department of Corrections at least annually to identify all incarcerated veterans with release dates
within 24 months
- Contact each incarcerated veteran at least 12 months prior to the veteran's release date and provide the veteran with
information on educational opportunities, services, and resources available to the veteran following release from
incarceration
- Develop a reentry plan for all veterans participating in the program to include: An assessment of anticipated living
expenses; educational opportunities to train for employment; eligibility for programs such as basic food employment and
training, educational benefits through the federal department of veterans affairs, or the incarcerated veterans transition
program; and contact information for veterans services, social security, and the department of social and health services in
the veteran's county of residence following release
- Coordinate with the department of veterans affairs to develop criteria to determine eligibility for housing assistance
- Other additional support may include: Identification of housing opportunities in the veteran's county of residence following
release from incarceration; Identification of training that may assist a veteran in effectively transitioning to the community
Incarcerated veterans pilot 305-Department of Veterans Affairs
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 189,490.00 Request # 305-24-009-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 2 Bill # 2203 HB
following release from incarceration; or Provide support and mentoring, life skills training, and assistance with access to
local veterans' services
- Coordinate this pilot project with the services offered to veterans by the department of social and health services, local
mental health organizations, veteran-focused nonprofit organizations, and the federal department of veterans affairs to
minimize duplication and assist those veterans most in need of support to avoid homelessness; 7) Provide a report to the
legislature by November 1, 2025, and every year thereafter until the expiration of the pilot project on June 30, 2030.
1.0 FTE (FA2) to process potential 150 monthly housing subsidies and 150 yearly reentry subsidies. This position will
process the potential monthly rent subsidy payments for approximately 150 veterans per year and the yearly reentry
subsidies for 150 veterans served by this project. Additional workload includes mailing warrants, and processing returned
and/or lost warrants.
In addition to FTE and contracted staff, WDVA assumes the following impact:
a. $360,000/year for housing subsidy: 150 incarcerated veterans per year may be eligible for the Section 1(4)(b)(ii) subsidy
of $200/Mo; ($200 x 12 = $2,400 x 150 = $360,000)
b. $300,000/year for reentry subsidy - Section 1(4)(c)(ii) $2,000 reentry subsidy; ($2,000 x 150 = $300,000)
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 0 1,341,000 1,341,000 2,656,000 2,656,000
Total $ 0 1,341,000 1,341,000 2,656,000 2,656,000
III. B - Expenditures by Object Or Purpose
FY 2024 FY 2025 2023-25 2025-27 2027-29
FTE Staff Years 2.0 1.0 2.0 2.0
A-Salaries and Wages 144,000 144,000 288,000 288,000
B-Employee Benefits 66,000 66,000 132,000 132,000
C-Professional Service Contracts 300,000 300,000 600,000 600,000
E-Goods and Other Services 4,000 4,000 8,000 8,000
G-Travel 5,000 5,000 10,000 10,000
J-Capital Outlays 12,000 12,000
M-Inter Agency/Fund Transfers
N-Grants, Benefits & Client Services 660,000 660,000 1,320,000 1,320,000
P-Debt Service
S-Interagency Reimbursements
T-Intra-Agency Reimbursements 150,000 150,000 298,000 298,000
9-
Total $ 0 1,341,000 1,341,000 2,656,000 2,656,000
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
107L: PROGRAM SPECIALIST 5 86,208 1.0 0.5 1.0 1.0
143J: FISCAL ANALYST 2 58,104 1.0 0.5 1.0 1.0
Total FTEs 2.0 1.0 2.0 2.0
III. D - Expenditures By Program (optional)
Program FY 2024 FY 2025 2023-25 2025-27 2027-29
Veterans Services (020) 1,341,000 1,341,000 2,656,000 2,656,000
Total $ 1,341,000 1,341,000 2,656,000 2,656,000
Incarcerated veterans pilot 305-Department of Veterans Affairs
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 189,490.00 Request # 305-24-009-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 3 Bill # 2203 HB
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.
Incarcerated veterans pilot 305-Department of Veterans Affairs
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 189,490.00 Request # 305-24-009-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 4 Bill # 2203 HB
Individual State Agency Fiscal Note
Bill Number: 2203 HB Title: Incarcerated veterans pilot Agency: 310-Department of
Corrections
Part I: Estimates
X No Fiscal Impact
Estimated Cash Receipts to:
NONE
Estimated Operating Expenditures from:
NONE
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
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: Martha Wehling Phone: 360-786-7067 Date: 01/09/2024
Agency Preparation: Buffy Hatcher Phone: (360) 725-8428 Date: 01/16/2024
Agency Approval: Michael Steenhout Phone: (360) 789-0480 Date: 01/16/2024
OFM Review: Danya Clevenger Phone: (360) 688-6413 Date: 01/16/2024
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 189,482.00 Request # 40-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 1 Bill # 2203 HB
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.
An Act related to creating a pilot project to assist incarcerated veterans, adding a new section to chapter 43.60A RCW,
providing an expiration date.
Section 1(1) creates a pilot project within the Washington State Department of Veteran’s Affairs (DVA) to assist
incarcerated veterans in transitioning to civilian life through education and employment, decreasing homelessness among
releasing individuals.
Section 1(3) states that the DVA shall coordinate with the Department of Corrections (DOC) at least annually to identify all
veterans incarcerated within the last 12 months. DOC shall coordinate with the DVA to assist veterans who are in receipt
of Federal Department of Veterans Affairs (FDVA) disability compensation or pension benefits with notification to the
FDVA of their incarceration for more than 60 days in an attempt to prevent overpayment of veterans.
Section 1(4)(a)(i) states that a DVA reentry navigator shall coordinate with DOC at least annually to identify all
incarcerated veterans with release dates within 24 months.
The effective date is assumed to be 90 days after the adjournment of the session in which this bill is passed.
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.
None.
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.
We assume this bill will have no fiscal impact to DOC as we currently have reentry navigators and other staff that work
directly with incarcerated veterans during their incarceration and in preparation for their release, which we anticipate can
support DVA to accomplish the requirements in sections 1(3) and 1(4)(a)(i).
If DOC experiences a workload increase or other unanticipated costs from the pilot project, we will true-up costs in a
future budget request.
Part III: Expenditure Detail
III. A - Operating Budget Expenditures
NONE
III. B - Expenditures by Object Or Purpose
NONE
III. C - Operating FTE Detail: FTEs listed by classification and corresponding annual compensation. Totals agree with total FTEs in Part I
and Part IIIA.
NONE
Incarcerated veterans pilot 310-Department of Corrections
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 189,482.00 Request # 40-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 2 Bill # 2203 HB
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.
Incarcerated veterans pilot 310-Department of Corrections
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 189,482.00 Request # 40-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 3 Bill # 2203 HB
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