COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH
OVERSIGHT DIVISION
FISCAL NOTE
L.R. No.: 2679-01
Bill No.: SB 902
Subject: Boards, Commissions, Committees, Councils; Children and Minors; Elementary and Secondary Education Department; Health Department; Health, Public
Type: Original
Date: January 26, 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 All 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 from the Missouri Consolidated Health Care Plan, University of Missouri, the Coordinating Board of Higher Education, the Missouri Senate, the Department of Mental Health, the Missouri House of Representatives, the Missouri Department of Conservation, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Department of Public Safety - Missouri State Highway Patrol, the Department of Social Services and Department of Highways and Transportation assume this proposal would not fiscally impact their agencies.
Officials from the Department of Health and Senior Services state this legislation would not be expected to fiscally impact the DOH. If a fiscal impact were to result, the DOH would seek funds to support the program through the appropriation process.
Officials from the Department of Insurance (INS) assume the Council would collect and analyze all data and funding information from insurers and the INS would only incur the cost associated with participating on the Council which would be minimal.
FISCAL IMPACT - State Government | FY 2005 | FY 2006 | FY 2007 |
$0 | $0 | $0 |
FISCAL IMPACT - Local Government | FY 2005 | 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 proposal establishes the Missouri Commission on Prevention and Management of Obesity within the Department of Health and Senior Services. The Commission will exist until August 28, 2006 and will have the following duties: (1) Collecting and analyzing data regarding obesity in Missouri; (2) Listing programs and services currently available to overweight adults and children; (3) Listing the funds available for maintaining these programs and services; (4) Examining the economic impact of the failure to treat obesity; (5) Identifying cultural, environmental, and socioeconomic barriers related to obesity; (6) Providing specific recommendations to increase obesity prevention and management in Missouri.
The Commission must coordinate with various federal and state departments to ensure a comprehensive approach to obesity prevention and management. A report must be submitted to the Governor, House Budget committee, and Senate Appropriations by August 28, 2006.
The Commission, comprised of 22 members, must meet by October 1, 2004, and at least quarterly thereafter. The Director of the Department of Health and Senior Services will serve as chair of the Commission. By January 1, 2005, the Department must establish a resource databank containing information about obesity and related subjects.
In addition, the Department of Health and Senior Services may provide technical assistance to schools and school districts to create healthy school nutrition environments, which are defined as those that instruct and encourage students to develop healthy eating and physical activity habits. Healthy school nutrition environments may include quality school meals based on USDA dietary guidelines, other healthy food options, relaxed eating experiences, nutrition education, and
DESCRIPTION (continued)
appropriate marketing.
The act contains an emergency clause.
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 Health and Senior Services
Department of Public Safety -
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Missouri Department of Conservation
Missouri Consolidated Health Care Plan
Department of Highways and Transportation
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Department of Mental Health
Department of Social Services
Department of Insurance
Coordinating Board for Higher Education
Missouri House of Representatives
Missouri Senate
University of Missouri
Mickey Wilson, CPA
Director
January 26, 2004