SB 0603 - Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note - SB 0603 - Limitation on Government Attorney Representation

L.R. NO.  2140-02
BILL NO.  SB 603
SUBJECT:  Attorneys, Open Meetings, Conflicts
TYPE:     Original
DATE:     January 8, 1996




                              FISCAL SUMMARY


                    ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON STATE FUNDS

FUND AFFECTED                 FY 1997         FY 1998        FY 1999



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



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

Officials of the Department of Public Safety, Northeast Missouri State
University, the Department of Health, the Department of Social Services, the
Office of State Auditor, the Office of Secretary of State, Central Missouri
State University, the Department of Natural Resources, the Office of
Governor, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, the State Tax
Commission, the University of Missouri, the Department of Corrections, the
Department of Insurance, the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations,
the Office of Administration, Missouri Western State College, the Department
of Conservation, the Department of Economic Development, the Office of State
Treasurer, the Department of Agriculture, Missouri Southern State College,
the Department of Higher Education, the Office of State Courts Administrator,
and the House of Representatives assume this proposal would not fiscally
impact their agencies.



FISCAL IMPACT - State Government     FY 1997     FY 1998     FY 1999
                                    (10 Mo.)


FISCAL IMPACT  - Local Government    FY 1997     FY 1998     FY 1999
                                    (10 Mo.)


DESCRIPTION

This Proposal would prohibit an attorney employed by a state agency from
representing any non-governmental entity at a public meeting.  It prohibits
representation including any cross-examination or interrogation of witnesses
on behalf of a non-governmental entity.

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 Attorney General
Department of Higher Education
Office of State Courts Administrator
Department of Economic Development
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Department of Highways and Transportation
Department of Natural Resources
Department of Agriculture
Department of Corrections
Department of Health
Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
Department of Social Services
Department of Public Safety
Office of Governor
House of Representatives
Horse Racing Commission
Department of Insurance
Department of Conservation
Office of Administration
Office of State Auditor
Office of Secretary of State
Missouri Tax Commission
Office of State Treasurer
Central Missouri State University
Missouri Western State College
Missouri Southern State College
Northeast Missouri State University
University of Missouri