SB 0838 - Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note - SB 0838 - Motor Vehicle Franchise Practices Act Revisions

L.R. NO.  3057-16
BILL NO.  Perfected SS #2 for SCS for SB 838
SUBJECT:  Motor Vehicle Franchise Practices Act Revisions
TYPE:     Original
DATE:     April 22, 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 Office of State Courts Administrator (CTS) would expect
some cases to explore the parameters of the law, after a period of
adjustment, CTS would expect substantial compliance with the law and would
not expect any significant workload impact.

Officials from the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) stated they would be able
to comply with the provisions of the legislation with existing resources and
staff.

Staff from the Office of Attorney General (AGO) stated they would need one
(1) Assistant Attorney General with related Expense & Equipment to provide
legal representation to the Administrative Hearing Commission.

Staff from the Administrative Hearing Commission (AHC) stated they expect the
fiscal impact would not be appreciable because there would probably be few
cases in a given year.

Oversight assumes that given the information provided by AHC, no additional
staff would be required by the AGO.

No fiscal impact would be expected on the budget of the Department of Revenue
(DOR) as a result of this proposal.

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 regulate motor vehicle franchise practices,
with administrative review procedures.

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 Revenue
Motor Vehicle Commission
Attorney General's Office
Office of State Courts Administrator
Office of Administration
          (Administrative Hearing Commission)