COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH
OVERSIGHT DIVISION
FISCAL NOTE
LR No.: 2585-02
Bill No.: SB 982
Subject: Law Enforcement: Civilian Review Boards
Type: Original
Date: February 27, 2004
FISCAL SUMMARY
| FUND AFFECTED | FY 2005 | FY 2006 | FY 2007 |
| Total Estimated
Net Effect on General Revenue Fund |
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| FUND AFFECTED | FY 2005 | FY 2006 | FY 2007 |
| Total Estimated
Net Effect on Other State Funds |
$0 | $0 | $0 |
Numbers within parentheses: ( ) indicate costs or losses.
This fiscal note contains 4 pages.
| FUND AFFECTED | FY 2005 | FY 2006 | FY 2007 |
| Total Estimated
Net Effect on All Federal Funds |
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| FUND AFFECTED | FY 2005 | FY 2006 | FY 2007 |
| Local Government | $0 | $0 | $0 |
ASSUMPTION
Officials of the Office of State Courts Administrator stated there would be no fiscal impact on the Courts.
Officials of the Kansas City Manager's Office assume no fiscal impact.
Officials of the City of Springfield assume this proposal would have cost of staff support, and accommodations for the board. Officials estimate annual costs of $25,000 to $50,000.
In response to almost identical legislation of last session the following fiscal impact statements were issued
Officials of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department assume there could be minimal fiscal impact realized due to overtime costs related to testifying at hearings. Officials estimate cost at $11,000 annually.
ASSUMPTION (continued)
Officials of the City of Springfield assumed that to have a civilian review board was optional, and to extend current powers would have no fiscal impact.
Officials of the City of St. Joseph assumed no fiscal impact.
Officials of Jefferson County and Franklin County Commissions assumed no fiscal impact.
Oversight assumes that current law grants authority but does not mandate cities and counties to create civilian review boards. Oversight assumes this proposal extends and/or clarifies certain powers to those boards. Oversight assumes any costs to local governments would be discretionary. Oversight assumes no state or local fiscal impact.
| FISCAL IMPACT - State Government | FY 2005
(10 Mo.) |
FY 2006 | FY 2007 |
| $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FISCAL IMPACT - Local Government | FY 2005
(10 Mo.) |
FY 2006 | FY 2007 |
| $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 act extends powers to civilian review boards that investigate allegations of misconduct by local law enforcement officers. The powers granted in this act include: subpoena powers, administer oaths, require production of papers, records and documents, and the examination of witnesses.
DESCRIPTION continued
The act provides that civilian review boards will also have the power to conduct evidentiary hearings and investigate allegations of racial profiling. Further, the act requires all local law enforcement agencies and their employees to cooperate with civilian review boards in their jurisdiction.
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 State Courts Administrator
Office of Kansas City Manager
City of Springfield
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department
City of St. Joseph
Franklin County Commission
Jefferson County Commission
Mickey Wilson, CPA
Director
February 27, 2004