COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH
OVERSIGHT DIVISION
FISCAL NOTE
L.R. No.: 3128-03
Bill No.: Perfected SCS for SB 680
Subject: Health Dept.; Health Care; Children and Minors; Education - Elementary and Secondary
Type: Original
Date: March 21, 2002
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 Department of Social Services, Department of Public Safety - Missouri Highway Patrol, Coordinating Board for Higher Education, Department of Insurance, Missouri Senate, Missouri Consolidated Health Care Plan, Department of Mental Health, Department of Health and Senior Services, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Missouri Department of Conservation, Department of Highways and Transportation and Missouri House of Representatives assume the proposed legislation will not fiscally impact their organizations.
| 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 creates the Missouri Commission on Prevention and Management of Obesity within the Department of Health and Senior Services. The commission will exist until August 28, 2004, and duties will include: 1) Collecting data regarding obesity in Missouri; 2) Listing programs and services available to overweight children and adults; 3) Listing funds available for such services; 4) Collecting data to demonstrate economic impact of not treating obesity; 5) Identifying barriers to prevention and management of obesity; and, 6) Identifying recommendations to increase prevention and management.
The Commission must coordinate with various federal and state departments to ensure a comprehensive approach to obesity prevention and management. A report must be submitted to the Governor and House and Senate appropriations committees by August 28, 2004. The Commission will consist of twenty-one members and must meet by October 1, 2002, and at least quarterly thereafter. DESCRIPTION (continued)
The director of the Department of Health and Senior Services will be the chair. By January 1, 2003, the Department must establish a resource databank containing information about obesity and related subjects.
In addition, school districts must undertake initiatives to create healthy school nutrition environments, which are defined as those in which nutrition and physical activity are emphasized in school and at home. Districts should include quality school meals based on USDA dietary guidelines, other healthy food options, relaxed eating experiences, nutrition education, and appropriate marketing.
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
Coordinating Board for Higher Education
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Department of Highways and Transportation
Department of Mental Health
Department of Health and Senior Services
Department of Social Services
Missouri Consolidated Health Care Plan
Department of Insurance
Missouri Department of Conservation
Department of Public Safety - Missouri Highway Patrol
Missouri House of Representatives
Missouri Senate
Mickey Wilson, CPA
Acting Director
March 21,2002