COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH
OVERSIGHT DIVISION
FISCAL NOTE
L.R. NO.: 4677-02
BILL NO.: HB-2123
SUBJECT: Employees: Law Enforcement
TYPE: Original
DATE: April 6, 2000
FISCAL SUMMARY
| FUND AFFECTED | FY 2001 | FY 2002 | FY 2003 |
| Total Estimated
Net Effect on All State Funds |
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| FUND AFFECTED | FY 2001 | FY 2002 | FY 2003 |
| 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 of the Department of Natural Resources stated that the State Park Rangers currently access the personnel records of new hires as part of the required background check, therefore, officials assume no fiscal impact.
Officials of the Department of Public Safety assume there would be no fiscal impact to their department.
Officials of the Missouri Department of Conservation stated there would be no fiscal impact on the Conservation Fund.
Officials of the City of St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department stated there would be no fiscal impact.
Officials of Pettis County assume no fiscal impact.
Officials of the City of Hannibal Police Department assume no fiscal impact.
Officials of the City of Sedalia assume there would be costs of less than $1000 annually.
Oversight assumes state law enforcement departments and law enforcement agencies of local governments would realize some insignificant administrative impact. Oversight assumes any impact realized could be absorbed by the affected law enforcement bodies at their current appropriation levels.
| FISCAL IMPACT - State Government | FY 2001
(10 Mo.) |
FY 2002 | FY 2003 |
| $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FISCAL IMPACT - Local Government | FY 2001
(10 Mo.) |
FY 2002 | FY 2003 |
| $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 bill allows hiring law enforcement agencies to have access to peace officers' personnel records, including records concerning uncompleted disciplinary investigations. The bill also requires that law enforcement agencies notify the Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission of any information showing that a peace officer is unfit for certification.
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 Natural Resources - State Parks
Department of Public Safety - All Divisions
Department of Conservation
City of St. Louis - Police Department
City of Hannibal - Police Department
City of Sedalia
Pettis County Commission
NOT RESPONDING
Sheriff Departments of the counties of: Callaway, Johnson, Atchison, Adair, Marion, Jasper, Greene, Cape Girardeau, Mississippi, Camden, Miller and Jackson, and the City Police Departments of: Kansas City, Columbia, Fulton, Springfield, Kirksville, Independence, Raytown, Joplin, Cape Girardeau, Rolla, Florissant, Clayton, Chesterfield, St. Ann and Hazelwood.
Jeanne Jarrett, CPA
Director
April 6, 2000