SB 0730 - Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note - SB 0730 - Same Injury Reporting Requirements Regardless of Cost

L.R. NO.  2903-01
BILL NO.  Perfected SB 730
SUBJECT:  Workers' Compensation, Labor
TYPE:     Original
DATE:     February 15, 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

Officials from the Department of Insurance (INS) stated that passage of this
legislation will have no fiscal impact on their department.  However, the
passage of more than one similar proposal could require the INS to request
increased appropriations to cover cumulative administrative cost.

Officials from the Department of Labor-Division of Workers Compensation,
Department of Highway and Transportation, Department of Conservation,
Department of Corrections, and the Office of Administration stated that
passage of this legislation will have no fiscal impact on their department.

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

Currently, there are different reporting requirements for injuries involving
less than $500 in medical costs.  This bill would remove the distinction in
reporting injuries, making all injuries reported in the same way, as was
done prior to 1993.  This act is identical to SB 720 (1994).

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

Department of Insurance
Department of Labor
Department of Highway and Transportation
Department of Conservation
Department of Corrections
Office of Administration