Fiscal Note - SB 0320 - Removes "Principles and Practices" Portion of Geolog. Exam Required For Certif. As "Geologist-Registrant-In-Train
L.R. NO. 1199-03
BILL NO. Truly Agreed To And Finally Passed HCS for SB 320
SUBJECT: Licenses - Professional: Geologists
TYPE: Original
DATE: May 16, 1997
FISCAL SUMMARY
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON STATE FUNDS
FUND AFFECTED FY 1998 FY 1999 FY 2000
None $0 $0 $0
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 $0 $0 $0
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 Department of Economic Development (DED)-Professional
Registration (DPR) assume the proposed legislation would have no fiscal
impact on their agency.
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
No direct fiscal impact to small businesses would be expected as a result of
this proposal.
DESCRIPTION
The proposed legislation would remove the "principles and practices" portion
of the geological exam required for certification as a "geologist-registrant
in-training". The proposal would also waive the examination and course of
study requirements for certain individuals seeking certification as
registered geologists.
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 Economic Development-Professional Registration
This Fiscal Note is not an official copy and should not be quoted or cited.