SCS HB 39 -- INSPECTIONS FOR LEAD HAZARDS

This bill repeals the requirement that the notice to the owner
of a dwelling which is going to be inspected for existence of a
lead hazard be made by certified mail at least 3 days prior to
the inspection.

The bill also requires fees charged by the Department of Health
for licenses and accreditation relating to lead hazard
inspection to be assessed in accordance with rules.  The fees
are required to be deposited in the state treasury to the credit
of the Public Health Services Fund.

The bill has an emergency clause.

HB 39 -- INSPECTIONS FOR LEAD HAZARDS (Dougherty)

This bill repeals the requirement that the notice to the owner
of a dwelling which is going to be inspected for existence of a
lead hazard be by certified mail at least 3 days prior to the
inspection.

The bill also requires fees charged by the Department of Health
for licenses and accreditation relating to lead hazard
inspection to be assessed in accordance with rules.  The fees
are required to be deposited in the state treasury to the credit
of the Public Health Services Fund.

This bill has an emergency clause.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

HB 39 -- INSPECTIONS FOR LEAD HAZARDS

SPONSOR:  Dougherty

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass by consent" by the Committee
on Public Health by a vote of 11 to 0.

This bill repeals the requirement that the notice to the owner
of a dwelling which is going to be inspected for existence of a
lead hazard be by certified mail at least 3 days prior to the
inspection.

The bill also requires fees charged by the Department of Health
for licenses and accreditation relating to lead hazard
inspection to be assessed in accordance with rules.  The fees
are required to be deposited in the state treasury to the credit
of the Public Health Services Fund.

This bill has an emergency clause.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that prolonged exposure to lead and
an elevated blood lead level can result in serious medical
complications for children and adults.  The legislation
eliminates the current requirement that an owner of a dwelling
be notified of an inspection or risk assessment by certified
mail 3 days in advance.

Testifying for the bill were Representative Dougherty;
Department of Health; St. Louis County Department of Health;
City of St. Louis Department of Health; Kansas City Department
of Health; and Jasper County Health Department.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Joseph Deering, Legislative Analyst

HB 39 -- Inspections for Lead Hazards

Sponsor:  Dougherty

This bill repeals the requirement that the notice to the owner
of a dwelling which is going to be inspected for existence of a
lead hazard be by certified mail at least 3 days prior to the
inspection.

The bill also requires fees charged by the Department of Health
for licenses and accreditation relating to lead hazard
inspection to be assessed in accordance with rules.  The fees
are required to be deposited in the state treasury to the credit
of the Public Health Services Fund.

This bill has an emergency clause.