SB 0657 - Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note - SB 0657 - Livestock Theft

L.R. NO.  2330-08
BILL NO.  HCS for SCS for SB 657
SUBJECT:  Crimes:  Livestock Theft
TYPE:     Original
DATE:     April 12, 1996



                              FISCAL SUMMARY
                    ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON STATE FUNDS


FUND AFFECTED              FY 1997             FY 1998           FY 1999

None

Total Estimated
Net Effect on All
State Funds                     $0                  $0                $0


                   ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON FEDERAL FUNDS


FUND AFFECTED              FY 1997             FY 1998           FY 1999

None

Total Estimated
Net Effect on All
Federal Funds                   $0                  $0                $0

                    ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON LOCAL FUNDS


FUND AFFECTED              FY 1997             FY 1998           FY 1999

Local Government                $0                  $0                $0



                              FISCAL ANALYSIS

ASSUMPTION

In response to a similar proposal, officials from the Office of State Courts
Administrator assumed a few cases could become more protracted and there
could be an increase in jail populations; however, they did not expect any
appreciable increase in the number of criminal prosecutions.

In response to a similar proposal, officials from the Department of
Corrections assumed that some provisions could result in incarceration but
would more likely result in jail time, probation or community-based sanctions
and that the impact on their budget would be minimal.

In response to a similar proposal, officials from the Office of the State
Public Defender (SPD) assumed that any costs incurred could be absorbed with
existing resources.  However, passage of more than one similar bill could
require the SPD to request increased appropriations to cover the cumulative
cost of representing the indigent accused.

Officials from the Department of Revenue, the Office of the Attorney General
and the Office of Prosecution Services assume the proposed legislation would
have no fiscal impact on their respective budgets.


FISCAL IMPACT - State Government   FY 1997   FY 1998   FY 1999
                                  (10 Mo.)

                                        $0        $0        $0


FISCAL IMPACT  - Local Government  FY 1997   FY 1998   FY 1999
                                  (10 Mo.)

                                        $0        $0        $0


DESCRIPTION

The proposed legislation would make it a crime to steal livestock.  Under the
current law, stealing an animal is a Class D felony.  The proposed
legislation would make it a Class C felony to steal between two and ten
livestock and a Class B felony to steal eleven or more livestock.  However,
if the value of the livestock is less than $150, then the crime would be a
Class A misdemeanor.

This legislation is not federally mandated, would not duplicate any other
program and would not require additional capital improvements or rental
space.


SOURCES OF INFORMATION

Office of State Courts Administrator
Department of Revenue
Department of Corrections
Office of the State Public Defender
Office of the Attorney General
Office of Prosecution Services