COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH
OVERSIGHT DIVISION
FISCAL NOTE
L.R. No.: 1238-01
Bill No.: SB 415
Subject: Boards, Commissions, Committees, Councils; Economic Development Dept.; Licenses - Professional; Health Care Professionals
Type: Original
Date: February 28, 2003
FISCAL SUMMARY
| FUND AFFECTED | FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 |
| Total Estimated
Net Effect on General Revenue Fund |
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| FUND AFFECTED | FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 |
| Dietitian Fund | $115,800 | $3,474 | $116,840 |
| Total Estimated
Net Effect on Other State Funds |
$115,800 | $3,474 | $116,840 |
Numbers within parentheses: ( ) indicate costs or losses.
This fiscal note contains 4 pages.
| FUND AFFECTED | FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 |
| Total Estimated
Net Effect on All Federal Funds |
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| FUND AFFECTED | FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 |
| Local Government | $0 | $0 | $0 |
ASSUMPTION
Officials from the Office of the State Courts Administrator, Office of the State Public Defender, Missouri State Highway Patrol and Department of Corrections assume the proposal would have no fiscal impact on their agencies.
Officials from the Office of Prosecution Services assume any costs resulting from this proposal can be absorbed.
Officials from the Secretary of State's Office (SOS) assume the proposal could result in the Division of Professional Registration promulgating rules. SOS assumes the rules, regulations and forms issued could require as many as eight (8) pages in the Code of State Regulations. SOS notes for any given rule, roughly half again as many pages are published in the Missouri Register as in the Code because cost statements, fiscal notes and the like are not repeated in the Code. SOS estimates the cost of a page in the Missouri Register and the Code of State Regulations to be $23 and $27, respectively. SOS estimates costs of $492 for FY 2004. SOS states the impact of this legislation in future years is unknown and depends upon the frequency and length of rules, filed, amended, rescinded or withdrawn.
Oversight assumes the SOS could absorb the costs of printing and distributing regulations ASSUMPTION (continued)
related to this proposal. If multiple proposals pass which require the printing and distribution of regulations at substantial costs, the SOS could request funding through the appropriation process. Any decision to raise fees to defray costs would likely be made in subsequent fiscal years.
Officials from the Department of Economic Development - Professional Registration (DPR) state this proposal creates mandatory licensure for persons who practice or offer to practice dietetics in the State of Missouri. DPR notes the Missouri Dietetic Association estimates there will be approximately 579 applicants for licensure upon passage of this proposal (effective August 28, 2003). DPR estimates a $200 application fee will be charged and a $190 biennial fee thereafter (renewals occur in odd FYs). DPR calculates a 3% growth rate. DPR assumes all costs can be covered by the board's current appropriation.
This proposal would increase total state revenue.
| FISCAL IMPACT - State Government | FY 2004
(10 Mo.) |
FY 2005 | FY 2006 |
| DIETITIAN FUND | |||
| Income - DPR | |||
| Licensure Fees | $115,800 | $3,474 | $116,840 |
| FISCAL IMPACT - Local Government | FY 2004
(10 Mo.) |
FY 2005 | FY 2006 |
| $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 proposal modifies provisions relating to the licensing of dietitians. Definitions for "dietetics practice" and "registered dietitian" are created. The State Committee of Dietitians is placed within the division of professional registration. The Committee shall assist the division in carrying out the provisions of the Dieticians Practice Act and shall approve the licensing examination.
Certain persons are exempted from the licensure requirements of this proposal provided they do not hold themselves out as a dietitian.
Licensees are allowed to let their license lapse or be put on inactive status, provided the licensee does not practice during the time the license is lapsed or inactive. The proposal creates requirements for maintaining an inactive license and for reinstating a lapsed license. A person practicing with a lapsed or inactive license shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.
This proposal 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 the State Courts Administrator
Office of the State Public Defender
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Department of Corrections
Office of Prosecution Services
Officials from the Secretary of State's Office
Department of Economic Development - Professional Registration
Mickey Wilson, CPA
Director
February 28, 2003