COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH
OVERSIGHT DIVISION
FISCAL NOTE
L.R. No.: 3139-01
Bill No.: SB 926
Subject: Higher Education; Gambling.
Type: Original
Date: February 3, 2004
FISCAL SUMMARY
| FUND AFFECTED | FY 2005 | FY 2006 | FY 2007 |
| General Revenue | (Less than $100,000) | (Less than $100,000) | $0 |
| Total Estimated
Net Effect on General Revenue Fund |
(Less than $100,000) | (Less than $100,000) | $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 from the Office of Administration - Division of Purchasing and Materials Management, Missouri Gaming Commission, Missouri Lottery Commission, Missouri House of Representatives and the University of Missouri each assume the proposal would not fiscally impact their respective agencies.
Officials from Central Missouri State University assume the proposal would have an unknown fiscal impact on local political subdivisions.
Officials from Southwest Missouri State University and Southeast Missouri State University did not respond to our request for fiscal impact.
Oversight notes that the University of Missouri has, in responses to similar proposals in previous years which designated the University to do the proposed study, estimated the cost of the study at about $98,000. Oversight also notes that this proposal would allow appropriations of up to $200,000 for the study. Therefore, Oversight assumes that the costs for the study would be under $200,000 and would be split between FY 2005 and FY 2006.
| FISCAL IMPACT - State Government | FY 2005
(10 Mo.) |
FY 2006 | FY 2007 |
| GENERAL REVENUE FUND | |||
| Cost - Joint Committee on Gaming and Wagering | |||
| Expense - Study Contract | (Less than $100,000) | (Less than $100,000) |
$0 |
| ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON GENERAL REVENUE FUND | (Less than $100,000) | (Less than $100,000) |
$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 proposal provides for the Joint Committee on Gaming and Wagering to solicit competitive bids from state universities for a comprehensive study of pathological or problem gambling in this state. After bidding is closed, the Committee shall choose the best and lowest bid based on the academic and professional qualifications of the research team and the ability of the team to deliver the best data.
The study must focus on a review of existing policies regarding the prevention and treatment of pathological and problem gambling and formulate changes to these policies. The study must include information on the economic impact of pathological or serious problem gambling on the state and political subdivisions; how much money an individual pathological gambler costs society each year; the relationship between crime and gambling; the economic impact of gambling on other businesses; the demographics of pathological gamblers; and the costs and effectiveness of state and federal gambling regulatory policy.
DESCRIPTION (continued)
The study director shall hold hearings, administer oaths, take testimony, receive evidence and subpoena witnesses and production of documents. The proposal directs the University to complete the study and file a report by January 31, 2007, and requires the general assembly to appropriate up to $200,000 for the study.
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 Administration
Division of Purchasing and Materials Management
Missouri Gaming Commission
Missouri Lottery Commission
University of Missouri
Central Missouri State University
Missouri House of Representatives
NOT RESPONDING: Southwest Missouri State University and Southeast Missouri State University
Mickey Wilson, CPA
Director
February 3, 2004