Fiscal Note - SB 0029 - The Missouri-Nebraska Boundary Compact
L.R. NO. 0347-01
BILL NO. Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed SB 29
SUBJECT: Missouri - Nebraska Boundary Compact
TYPE: Original
DATE: April 29, 1997
FISCAL SUMMARY
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON STATE FUNDS
FUND AFFECTED FY 1998 FY 1999 FY 2000
Land Survey Fund $0 ($62,000) $0
Total Estimated
Net Effect on All
State Funds $0 ($62,000) $0
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON FEDERAL FUNDS
FUND AFFECTED FY 1998 FY 1999 FY 2000
None
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
Atchison County $0 $0 $12,000
FISCAL ANALYSIS
ASSUMPTION
The Department of Natural Resource (DNR) assumes this proposal would extend
the sunset date of the statute establishing the Missouri-Nebraska Boundary
Compact which places the border of the two states at the centerline of the
Missouri River. Once enacted by both states, rapid confirmation is expected
by the U.S. Congress. Settlement of the boundary dispute would eliminate
litigation between Nebraska and Missouri and resolve jurisdictional disputes
of individuals and local governments.
DNR assumes the land must be surveyed following ratification of the boundary
by the U.S. Congress. DNR assumes the survey work could be contracted for
$62,000.
The Secretary of State's Office assumes this proposal would not have a fiscal
impact to their agency.
The Missouri Tax Commission assumes this proposal would increase property tax
revenue to Atchison County by $12,000.
The Office of the Attorney General did not respond to our request for a
fiscal note.
FISCAL IMPACT - State Government FY 1998 FY 1999 FY 2000
(10 Mo.)
LAND SURVEY FUND
Cost Department of Natural Resources
Boundary Survey 0 ($62,000) 0
FISCAL IMPACT - Local Government FY 1998 FY 1999 FY 2000
(10 Mo.)
Gain Atchison County
Real Estate Tax Revenue 0 0 $12,000
FISCAL IMPACT - Small Business
This proposal would have a positive fiscal impact on the small businesses in
the affected area who currently pay property taxes in two states.
DESCRIPTION
This act extends the deadline by which the states of Missouri and Nebraska
must adopt the Missouri-Nebraska Boundary Compact. Missouri adopted the
compact in both 1990 and 1995 with language requiring that it be adopted by
Nebraska by 1995 and 1997, respectively. This act extends that date to
October 1999. Nebraska has not yet adopted the compact.
The act revises the description of the boundary between Missouri and
Nebraska. The changes in this compact shall not affect any pending litigation
concerning the lands in question, nor shall title to the lands be affected.
The compromise boundary between the states shall not affect the riparian
rights of landowners along the river. The compact is effective when approved
by both states and by the U.S. Congress, but it must be approved by the two
states by October 1, 1999.
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
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Office of the Secretary of State
Missouri Tax Commission
This Fiscal Note is not an official copy and should not be quoted or cited.