COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH
OVERSIGHT DIVISION
FISCAL NOTE
L.R. No.: 1521-01
Bill No.: SB 368
Subject: Department of Conservation; Forestry
Type: Original
Date: February 14, 2001
FISCAL SUMMARY
| FUND AFFECTED | FY 2002 | FY 2003 | FY 2004 |
| None | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Estimated
Net Effect on All State Funds |
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| FUND AFFECTED | FY 2002 | FY 2003 | FY 2004 |
| None | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Estimated
Net Effect on All Federal Funds |
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| FUND AFFECTED | FY 2002 | FY 2003 | FY 2004 |
| Local Government | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Numbers within parentheses: ( ) indicate costs or losses.
This fiscal note contains 3 pages.
ASSUMPTION
Officials from the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Natural Resources assume the proposed legislation would have no fiscal impact on their agencies.
Officials from the Department of Conservation assume the proposed legislation does not mandate that the commission administer cost-share programs beyond those already being offered. Officials stated that landowner cost-share incentive programs to promote sustainable forestry on private lands are already in place.
| FISCAL IMPACT - State Government | FY 2002
(10 Mo.) |
FY 2003 | FY 2004 |
| $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FISCAL IMPACT - Local Government | FY 2002
(10 Mo.) |
FY 2003 | FY 2004 |
| $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 allows the Missouri Conservation Commission to administer a cost-share incentive program to promote sustainable forestry on private lands. The program may reimburse the forest landowner for up to 50% of the cost of pre-commercial forestry activities and forestry activities must be carried out in accordance with best management practices and sustainable forestry principles.
This proposal also allows the State Soil and Water District Commission to administer a cost-share program for soil erosion control related to sustainable forestry practices on private lands.
DESCRIPTION (continued)
An application must be for a tract of land of at least 40 acres. No one person shall receive more than $5,000 per year in incentives.
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 Agriculture
Department of Conservation
Department of Natural Resources
Jeanne Jarrett, CPA
Director
February 14, 2001