Fiscal Note - SB 0184 - Defines Persons Eligible To Sue For Nonpayment On Private Construction Projects
L.R. NO. 0891-01
BILL NO. SB 184
SUBJECT: Private Construction Projects
TYPE: Original
DATE: February 3, 1997
FISCAL SUMMARY
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON STATE FUNDS
FUND AFFECTED FY 1998 FY 1999 FY 2000
None
Total Estimated
Net Effect on All
State Funds $0 $0 $0
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON FEDERAL FUNDS
FUND AFFECTED FY 1998 FY 1999 FY 2000
None
Total Estimated
Net Effect on All
Federal Funds $0 $0 $0
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON LOCAL FUNDS
FUND AFFECTED FY 1998 FY 1999 FY 2000
Local Government $0 $0 $0
FISCAL ANALYSIS
ASSUMPTION
Officials from the Office of State Courts Administrator, the Office of the
Attorney General, and the Department of Economic Development - Division of
Professional Registration assume the proposed legislation would have no
fiscal impact on their agencies.
FISCAL IMPACT - State Government FY 1998 FY 1999 FY 2000
(10 Mo.)
$0 $0 $0
FISCAL IMPACT - Local Government FY 1998 FY 1999 FY 2000
(10 Mo.)
$0 $0 $0
FISCAL IMPACT - Small Business
Small businesses could be impacted by the proposal, as it could change the
administrative procedures in lawsuits involving certain private construction
projects.
DESCRIPTION
The proposal would amend Chapter 431, RSMo, relating to contracts. Current
law requires that payments for private construction be made pursuant to a
contract and that a person who is not paid may bring an action in circuit
court. The proposal would define "person" to include an owner, contractor,
subcontractor, material supplier, construction manager, architect,
professional engineer or land surveyor. This proposal would not cover
construction work on owner-occupied residential property of four units or
less.
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
Office of the Attorney General
Department of Economic Development - Division of Professional Registration
This Fiscal Note is not an official copy and should not be quoted or cited.