SB 0695 - Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note - SB 0695 - Rights & Responsibilities of Hotel Operators & Guests

L.R. NO.  1958-02
BILL NO.  HCS for SB 695
SUBJECT:  Housing:  Hotel Operations
TYPE:     Original
DATE:     May 10, 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

In response to a similar proposal, officials from the Office of State Courts
Administrator assumed that, after a period of adjustment, there would not be
a significant increase in the workload of the courts.

In response to a similar proposal, officials from the Office of the Attorney
General, the Department of Public Safety, and the Department of Health
assumed there would be no fiscal impact on their respective budgets.


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 amend Chapter 315, RSMo, which relates to
hotel, motel and resort regulations.  Section 315.067 would list five reasons
why a hotel operator could refuse accommodations to a prospective guest,
including inability to pay and creation of an unreasonable danger.  A hotel
operator could also refuse accommodations to a prospective guest who is
visibly intoxicated, under the influence of alcohol or other drug, and
disorderly so as to create a public nuisance.  Section 315.069 would allow a
hotel operator to require a prospective guest to demonstrate an ability to
pay for the accommodations.  This section would also allow the hotel operator
to require a parent/guardian of a prospective minor guest to supply a
security deposit or be financially responsible for any damages caused by the
minor guest.

Section 315.072 would allow a court of competent jurisdiction to order a
guest or parent/guardian of a minor guest to pay restitution to a hotel
operator for loss of revenue, physical damages and personal injury damages.
Section 315.075 would list five reasons why a hotel operator could remove a
guest from the hotel, including nonpayment and creation of an unreasonable
danger such as possession and use of unlawful firearms and explosives.
Section 315.077 would require hotel operators to post hotel rules and the
provisions of this act in a conspicuous place.  Section 315.079 would allow a
hotel operator to require that a prospective guest provide a valid form of
identification.

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
Department of Health
Department of Public Safety
Office of the Attorney General