COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH
OVERSIGHT DIVISION
FISCAL NOTE
L.R. No.: 0285-01
Bill No.: SB 102
Subject: Agriculture Dept.; Agriculture and Animals; Boards, Commissions, Committees, Councils; Conservation Dept.; Environmental Protection; Health Dept.; Health, Public, Natural Resources Dept.; Transportation Dept.
Type: Original
Date: January 13, 2003
FISCAL SUMMARY
| FUND AFFECTED | FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 |
| General Revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Estimated
Net Effect on General Revenue Fund |
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| FUND AFFECTED | FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 |
| Total Estimated
Net Effect on Other State Funds |
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| FUND AFFECTED | FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 |
| Total Estimated
Net Effect on All Federal Funds |
$0 | $0 | $0 |
Numbers within parentheses: ( ) indicate costs or losses.
This fiscal note contains 5 pages.
| FUND AFFECTED | FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 |
| Local Government | $0 | $0 | $0 |
ASSUMPTION
Officials from the Office of Administration (OA) assumed the proposed legislation would have no fiscal impact to their agency.
Officials from the Department of Agriculture (AGR) assume this proposal would require a full-time Program Coordinator to administer the program and a half-time Clerk Typist III to provide the necessary clerical support. The Program Coordinator would be responsible for developing a comprehensive plan to address the effects of harmful invasive species in Missouri and control those species as determined by the Council. Additionally, officials from AGR assume this proposal duplicates existing authority given to the state entomologist and state veterinarian through Chapters 263 and 267, RSMo, for control and quarantine of harmful plant pests and animal diseases, respectively.
Officials from the Department of Transportation (DHT) assume the fiscal impact cannot be determined at this time due to the broad nature of the proposed legislation. DHT noted that additional office space and other equipment would be needed to comply with this proposal, but an exact estimate cannot be made at this time due to the broad nature of the proposal. DHT officials also note this proposal duplicates the federal Executive Order 13112 issued February 3,
1999 on invasive species.
Officials from the Department of Health (DOH) assume the only direct cost implication identified at this time is for the establishment of the Invasive Species Council. They assume the cost for the director's participation on a rotating basis is negligible. There are apparent potential future agency actions implied, but they are based upon a management plan yet to be developed to address invasive species yet to be identified.
ASSUMPTION (continued)
Officials from the Department of Conservation (MDC) assume the proposal would appear to have fiscal impact on MDC funds as it would require noticeable staff time for service on the Council; writing, implementing and monitoring compliance with the management plan; and the involvement of numerous field staff to deal with species issues at the local level. Fiscal impact in staff time to accomplish all of these requirements is estimated at approximately $60,000 annually.
Officials from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) assume the Council would be responsible for determining the amount of resources necessary to complete the Invasive Species Management Plan and that the Council would request an appropriation for dedicated staffing. The Department assumes that the equivalent of a planner and an environmental specialist would be needed to assist the Council in developing recommendations for national cooperation in addressing invasive species, develop guidance to state agencies on prevention and control of invasive species, and facilitate development of a coordinated network among state agencies to document, evaluate and monitor impacts from invasive species on the economy, the environment and human health. The Department will support budget initiatives of the Council.
Depending on the recommendations the Council proposes in the management plan, DNR may need to request additional resources to implement these recommendations. The recommendations may require DNR to modify its sampling and monitoring activities, change its remediation practices, and modify the soil and water cost-share program.
Oversight assumes that the temporary staffing and administrative support that are to be provided to the Council by each participating agency can be absorbed. Additionally, if the Council needs dedicated staff then the Council may request appropriations for these staff members. Oversight assumes this would be accomplished during the normal budgetary process. Therefore, Oversight assumes the initial administrative impact of this proposal is $0.
According to the proposal, state agencies whose actions affect invasive species shall attempt to prevent further impacts of invasive species. Oversight assumes state agencies which act on recommendations of the Council would request appropriations through the normal budget process.
| FISCAL IMPACT - State Government | FY 2004
(10 Mo.) |
FY 2005 | FY 2006 |
| $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| FISCAL IMPACT - Local Government | FY 2004
(10 Mo.) |
FY 2005 | FY 2006 |
| $0 | $0 | $0 |
FISCAL IMPACT - Small Business
Small businesses providing goods or services to agencies could be required to certify that the products or the services they are providing are free of invasive species.
DESCRIPTION
This proposal creates an "Invasive Species Council". The named members of the Council are the Directors of the Departments of Agriculture, Conservation, Health, Natural Resources and Transportation. The Director of the Department of Conservation shall serve as the first-year Council chair and the other named members shall serve one year terms as Council chair on a rotating basis. Other agencies may be included. The five named agencies shall provide temporary staffing for the Council, and the Council may request appropriations for dedicated staffing.
State agencies whose actions affect invasive species shall attempt to prevent further impacts of invasive species and shall not act in ways that create further impacts of invasive species.
The Council shall oversee implementation of the act, encourage planning, develop recommendations, facilitate sharing of information and create and update an Invasive Species Management Plan.
The Plan shall be issued within 18 months of passage. The Plan shall be a 5-year rolling plan including goals, objectives and measures of success concerning invasive species.
DESCRIPTION (continued)
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 Agriculture
Office of Administration
Department of Transportation
Department of Natural Resources
Department of Health
Department of Conservation
Mickey Wilson, CPA
Director
January 13, 2003