COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH
OVERSIGHT DIVISION
FISCAL NOTE
L.R. No.: 5110-02
Bill No.: SCR 66
Subject: Gambling; Higher Education.
Type: Original
Date: April 24, 2002
FISCAL SUMMARY
| FUND AFFECTED | FY 2003 | FY 2004 | FY 2005 |
| General Revenue * | (Up to $200,000) | $0 | $0 |
| Total Estimated
Net Effect on All State Funds * |
(Up to $200,000) | $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.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
ASSUMPTION
Officials from the Department of Higher Education state this proposal does not present a fiscal impact to their agency. The cost of the study will, however, impact General Revenue up to $200,000.
Officials from the University of Missouri estimate that a period of twelve months will be required to complete the study. Estimates are based on a recognition of the complexity of gambling, problem gambling, and the fact that the societal impact of problem gambling and documenting the number of underage problem gamblers cannot be determined in a straightforward, direct manner, but will instead require creative research methods. In addition, computer linkages to and analysis of various data sets relating to public assistance, employment productivity and related impact issues will be required.
Staff: 1 Faculty Researcher @ .25 FTE for 12 months $20,000
1 Faculty Researcher @ .10 FTE for 12 months 8,000
1 Senior Policy Analyst @ .25 FTE for 12 months 12,500
1 Admin. Asst. @ .25 FTE for 12 months 6,000
Fringe Benefits for Staff (@ 25% of staff costs) 11,625
Related Expenses:
Consultants on Addictions, Addictive Behaviors,
Compulsive Behaviors 7,500
Intra-state travel to hold hearings 2,000
Office equipment and telephone charges 750
Charges for computer hookups, data sharing, and
computer time 2,500
Graphics, copying, binding, mailing, etc. for 1,500
300 copies of final report @ $7.50 per
Total Estimated Costs $72,375
Officials from the Department of Social Services (DOS) states the resolution requires all state agencies to furnish the Director of the University Department conducting the study with the information
ASSUMPTION (continued)
considered necessary by the director to carry out the study. Since the study is to include "social service costs" it is conceivable that information would be requested from DOS. DOS assumes it could provide this information with existing resources. Therefore, there would be no fiscal impact to their agency.
Officials from the Missouri Gaming Commission, Missouri Lottery Commission, Department of Mental Health, Central Missouri State University, Southwest Missouri State University and Truman State University each assume the proposal would not fiscally impact their respective agencies.
Since the report is due to the Governor and the General Assembly not later than January 31, 2004, Oversight assumes the appropriation to fund the study, of up to $200,000, would occur in FY 2003.
| FISCAL IMPACT - State Government | FY 2003
(10 Mo.) |
FY 2004 | FY 2005 |
| GENERAL REVENUE | |||
| Costs - Study of gambling problems * | (Up to $200,000) |
$0 |
$0 |
| ESTIMATED NET EFFECT TO GENERAL REVENUE * | (UP TO $200,000) |
$0 |
$0 |
| * Subject to appropriaiton. | |||
| 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 resolution authorizes the Joint Committee on Wagering and Gaming to solicit state universities to bid to conduct a comprehensive legal and factual study of pathological or serious problem gamblers and problem gamblers in this state.
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
Missouri Lottery Commission
Department of Higher Education
Department of Social Services
Department of Mental Health
University of Missouri
Central Missouri State University
Southwest Missouri State University
Truman State University
NOT RESPONDING: Southeast Missouri State University
Mickey Wilson, CPA
Acting Director
April 24, 2002