COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH
OVERSIGHT DIVISION
FISCAL NOTE
L.R. No.: 4343-01
Bill No.: SB 1176
Subject: Higher Education; Gambling.
Type: Original
Date: February 27, 2002
FISCAL SUMMARY
| FUND AFFECTED | FY 2003 | FY 2004 | FY 2005 |
| General Revenue * | ($50,000) | $0 | $0 |
| Total Estimated
Net Effect on All State Funds * |
($50,000) | $0 | $0 |
* Subject to appropriation.
| FUND AFFECTED | FY 2003 | FY 2004 | FY 2005 |
| None | |||
| 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 4 pages.
ASSUMPTION
Officials from the Missouri Gaming Commission (GAM) state this proposal would have no fiscal impact on their agency. GAM states, however, that the proposed legislation directs the university to conduct a comprehensive legal and factual study of gambling in this state. GAM states that it is difficult to imagine that this type of study could be conducted with an appropriation of no more than $50,000.
In response to similar legislation from last year (SB 485), officials from the University of Missouri estimated that a period of eight to twelve months will be required to complete the study. Estimates are based on a recognition of the complexity of gaming, gambling regulation, and problem gambling, and the fact that the impact of gambling on the various levels of government, assessing the relationship between gambling and crime, gambling industry contributions and influences on public policy, and assessing the effectiveness of existing practices as a deterrent cannot be determined in a straightforward, direct manner, but will instead require creative research methods.
Staff: 1 Faculty Researcher @ .25 FTE for 8 months $12,000
1 Faculty Researcher @ .25 FTE for 6 months 9,000
1 Faculty Researcher @ .15 FTE for 8 months 7,200
1 Faculty Researcher @ .15 FTE for 6 months 5,400
1 Senior Policy Analyst @ .50 FTE for 8 months 19,000
1 Junior Policy Analyst @ .50 FTE for 8 months 12,000
Fringe Benefits for Staff (@ 25% of staff costs) 16,150
Related Expenses:
Consultants on Addictions, Addictive Behaviors,
Compulsive Behaviors 7,500
Intra-state travel to hold hearings 5,000
Office equipment and telephone charges 750
Charges for computer hookups, data sharing, and
computer time 2,500
Graphics, copying, binding, mailing, etc. for 2,250
300 copies of final report @ $7.50 per
Total Estimated Costs $98,750
ASSUMPTION (continued)
Officials from the Missouri Lottery Commission assumes no fiscal impact from this proposed legislation.
In response to a similar proposal from last year, officials from the Department of Mental Health (DMH) assumed the study to be conducted by the University of Missouri Public Policy Institute will not be funded from DMH's appropriations, and therefore, assume no fiscal impact from this proposal.
| FISCAL IMPACT - State Government | FY 2003
(10 Mo.) |
FY 2004 | FY 2005 |
| GENERAL REVENUE | |||
| Costs - Study on gambling to be conducted by University of Missouri * |
($50,000) |
$0 |
$0 |
| ESTIMATED NET EFFECT TO THE GENERAL REVENUE FUND |
($50,000) |
$0 |
$0 |
| * Subject to Appropriation |
| 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 proposal authorizes the University of Missouri-Columbia to conduct a comprehensive study of the gambling industry in Missouri, including a study of:
1. The economic and societal aspects and effects of gambling;
2. The influence of gambling businesses on the regulation of gambling;
3. The relationship between gambling and crime; and
4. The effectiveness of gambling-related law enforcement and regulatory efforts.
The study director shall hold hearings, administer oaths, take testimony, receive evidence and subpoena witnesses and production of documents. The proposal directs the University to complete the study and file a report by January 31, 2005, and caps the appropriation for the study at $50,000.
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
Missouri Gaming Commission
University of Missouri
Missouri Lottery Commission
Department of Mental Health
Mickey Wilson, CPA
Acting Director
February 27, 2002