COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH
OVERSIGHT DIVISION
FISCAL NOTE
L.R. No.: 2749-01
Bill No.: SB 694
Subject: Family Law: Children and Minors
Type: Original
Date: December 31, 2001
FISCAL SUMMARY
| FUND AFFECTED | FY 2003 | FY 2004 | FY 2005 |
| Total Estimated
Net Effect on All State Funds |
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| FUND AFFECTED | FY 2003 | FY 2004 | FY 2005 |
| Total Estimated
Net Effect on All Federal Funds |
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| FUND AFFECTED | FY 2003 | FY 2004 | FY 2005 |
| Local Government | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Numbers within parentheses: ( ) indicate costs or losses.
This fiscal note contains 3 pages.
ASSUMPTION
Officials from the Office of State Courts Administrator and Department of Social Services stated the proposed legislation would result in no fiscal impact to their organizations.
Department of Social Services officials did note that the proposal would help the state comply with federal regulations, effective 27 March 2000, which require a judicial determination regarding reasonable effort by the Department be made within sixty (60) days of a child's removal from his or her home. Children may not be eligible for federal benefits under title IV-E of the Social Security Act until a court makes the judicial determination.
| FISCAL IMPACT - State Government | FY 2003
(10 Mo.) |
FY 2004 | FY 2005 |
| $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FISCAL IMPACT - Local Government | FY 2003
(10 Mo.) |
FY 2004 | FY 2005 |
| $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 act would allow the Division of Family Services to make reasonable efforts when a child is abused by a person other than the parent and circumstances indicate the parent knew or should have known about it. Section 211.183, RSMo, currently defines "reasonable efforts" as reasonable diligence and care by the Division of Family Services to utilize all available resources to meet the needs of the juvenile and the family.
This legislation is federally mandated by regulations issued to administer title IV-E of the Social Security Act, would not duplicate any other program and would not require additional capital improvements or rental space. The proposal would not affect Total State Revenue.
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
Office of State Courts Administrator
Department of Social Services
Jeanne Jarrett, CPA
Director
December 31, 2001