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Fiscal Note - SB 0445 - Signs for Historical Museums and Attractions May be Placed Along Highway Rights-of-Way

L.R. NO.  1703-01
BILL NO.  SB 445
SUBJECT:  Roads & Highways:  Tourism
TYPE:     Original
DATE:     March 12, 1997



                              FISCAL SUMMARY

                    ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON STATE FUNDS


FUND AFFECTED              FY 1998             FY 1999           FY 2000
None                            $0                  $0                $0

Total Estimated
Net Effect on All
State Funds                     $0                  $0                $0


                   ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON FEDERAL FUNDS


FUND AFFECTED              FY 1998             FY 1999           FY 2000
None                            $0                  $0                $0

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
Local Government                $0                  $0                $0


                              FISCAL ANALYSIS

ASSUMPTION

Officials of the Department of Transportation assume that this legislation
would have no fiscal impact on the department, since they would require
reimbursement for any new signs erected.

Officials of the Department of Economic Development - Divisions of Tourism
assume the legislation would have no fiscal impact.


FISCAL IMPACT - State Government FY 1998   FY 1999   FY 2000
                                (10 Mo.)

                                       0         0         0

FISCAL IMPACT - Local Government FY 1998   FY 1999   FY 2000
                                (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 legislation would require the state highways and transportation
commission to erect within highway rights-of-way signs for certain historical
museums located within ten miles of a state or federal highway.  It would
also establish certain services to be displayed in the commission's logo
signing program, including local attractions.

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 Transportation
Department of Economic Development - Division of Tourism