This Fiscal Note is not an official copy and should not be quoted or cited.
This Fiscal Note is not an official copy and should not be quoted or cited.
Fiscal Note - SB 0424 - Revises licensing of veterinarians and related workers
COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH
OVERSIGHT DIVISION
FISCAL NOTE
L.R. NO. 1470-01
BILL NO. Truly Agreed To And Finally Passed SB 424
SUBJECT: Veterinarians: Licenses - Professional
TYPE: Original
DATE: April 29, 1999
FISCAL SUMMARY
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON STATE FUNDS Net Effect on All State Funds
FUND AFFECTED
FY 2000
FY 2001
FY 2002 Veterinary Medical
$1,750
$1,100
$1,250
Total Estimated
$1,750
$1,100
$1,250
|
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON FEDERAL FUNDS | |||
| FUND AFFECTED | FY 2000 | FY 2001 | FY 2002 |
| None | |||
| Total Estimated
Net Effect on All Federal Funds |
$0 | $0 | $0 |
|
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON LOCAL FUNDS | |||
| FUND AFFECTED | FY 2000 | FY 2001 | FY 2002 |
| Local Government | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Numbers within parentheses: ( ) indicate costs or losses
This fiscal note contains 3 pages.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
ASSUMPTION
Officials from the Department of Economic Development (DED)-Professional Registration (DPR) assume the proposed legislation would result in an increase to the Veterinary Medical Fund, due to the collection of fees for the new licensure classification of veterinary faculty. Based on an estimate from the MO Veterinary Medical Board, DPR assumes there will be approximately five (5) applicants for the veterinary faculty license. In addition, a 3% growth rate has been estimated. The projected revenue reflects an initial fee of $350 for the veterinary faculty license. The annual renewal is estimated at $150.
The Missouri Veterinary Medical Board does not anticipate the need for additional funding to implement this legislation.
It is assumed existing staff would design, program, and implement a computer licensure program. However, if costs are higher than anticipated, further monies will be required.
| FISCAL IMPACT - State Government | FY 2000 | FY 2001 | FY 2002 | ||||||
| (10 Mo.) | |||||||||
| VETERINARY MEDICAL FUND | |||||||||
| Income-Division of Professional Registration (DPR) | |||||||||
| Licensure Fees/Renewals | $1,750 | $1,100 | $1,250 | ||||||
|
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT TO | |||||||||
| VETERINARY MEDICAL FUND | $1,750 | $1,100 | $1,250 | ||||||
| FISCAL IMPACT - Local Government | FY 2000 | FY 2001 | FY 2002 | ||||||
| (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
This proposal creates several new provisions in the law relating to the licensure of veterinary medical workers including:
(1) Definition of a Veterinary Candidacy program;
(2) Sets standards and guidelines for becoming a Veterinary Technician; (3) Provides for the practice of veterinary medicine as a corporate employee; (4) Establishes limited licensure;
(5) Establishes new rules for subsequent attempts to pass board examinations; and (6) Provides immunity for a veterinarian acting in good faith in a veterinary emergency situation.
This legislation is not federally mandated, would not duplicate any other program and would not require additional capital improvements or rental space.
This proposal would affect Total State Revenues.
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
Department of Economic Development - Division of Professional Registration
Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
Jeanne Jarrett, CPA
Director
April 29, 1999