L.R. NO. 2328-01
BILL NO. SB 631
SUBJECT: House Movers: Licenses - Professional
TYPE: Original
DATE: January 24, 2000
Net Effect on All State Funds
FUND AFFECTED
FY 2001
FY 2002
FY 2003 State Highway Fund
$4,200
$4,200
$4,200
Total Estimated
$4,200
$4,200
$4,200
| FUND AFFECTED | FY 2001 | FY 2002 | FY 2003 |
| None | |||
| Total Estimated
Net Effect on All Federal Funds |
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| FUND AFFECTED | FY 2001 | FY 2002 | FY 2003 |
| Local Government | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Numbers within parentheses: ( ) indicate costs or losses
This fiscal note contains 3 pages.
ASSUMPTION
Officials from the Department of Economic Development - Division of Motor Carrier and Railroad Safety note that according to the Department of Transportation, Oversize/Overweight Section there are approximately 42 housemoving companies. Therefore, the division would be required to license 42 companies per year at $100 each, or a total of $4,200 annually to be credited to the state highway fund. Officials assume this would require an additional .5 FTE to perform the tasks required in the proposal in verifying that applicants meet all requirements. Total costs to the state highway fund would be $14,867 for FY 2001, $13,669 for FY 2002, and $14,011 for FY 2003.
Oversight notes that in response to similar legislation in the prior year, the division assumed that since the number of potential licensees was minimal, existing staff could handle the additional duties. Since the number of licensees is reported to be the same number, Oversight assumes that existing staff could handle additional duties of the current proposal.
Officials from the Department of Insurance (INS) assume they would probably be requested to provide the Department of Economic Development with a list of insurance companies authorized to do business in Missouri. It is anticipated that current appropriations and staff will be able to absorb the work for implementation of this single proposal. However, if additional proposals are approved during the legislative session, the INS may need to request an increase in appropriations due to the combined effect of multiple proposals.
Officials from the Department of Economic Development - Division of Professional Registration (DPR), Department of Transportation (DHT), Department of Revenue (DOR), Department of Safety-Missouri Highway Patrol (MHP) assume the proposed legislation would have either no fiscal impact or minimal fiscal impact on their agencies.
FISCAL IMPACT - State Government FY 2001 FY 2002 FY 2003
(10 Mo.)
STATE HIGHWAY FUND
Income-Division of Motor Carrier and RR Safety
Licensure Fees/Renewals $4,200 $4,200 $4,200
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT TO
STATE HIGHWAY FUND $4,200 $4,200 $4,200
FISCAL IMPACT - Local Government FY 2001 FY 2002 FY 2003
(10 Mo.)
$0 $0 $0
FISCAL IMPACT - Small Business
It is expected that small businesses would have a direct fiscal impact as a result of this proposal.
DESCRIPTION
This bill would require those who engage in the profession of housemoving to obtain a license from the Department of Economic Development. In order to obtain a license, each housemover would have to demonstrate that it has adequate motor vehicle, liability, workers' compensation, and cargo insurance. Housemovers who are moving their own homes would not have to obtain a license. For every move made, the housemover would have to obtain a permit from the Department of Transportation. This housemover must also comply with local ordinances. A housemover who violates this act would be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.
This legislation is not federally mandated, would not duplicate any other program and would not require additional capital improvements or rental space.
This proposal would affect Total State Revenues.
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
Department of Economic Development - Division of Motor Carrier and Railroad Safety
Department of Insurance
Department of Economic Development - Division of Professional Registration
Department of Transportation
Department of Revenue
Department of Public Safety - Missouri Highway Patrol
Jeanne Jarrett, CPA
Director
January 24, 2000