COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH
OVERSIGHT DIVISION
FISCAL NOTE
L.R. No.: 5128-01
Bill No.: HB 2147
Subject: Appropriations; Energy; Public Service Commission; Utilities
Type: Original
Date: February 26, 2008
Bill Summary: This legislation raises the utilicare limit from five million to ten million dollars.
FISCAL SUMMARY
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON GENERAL REVENUE FUND |
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FUND AFFECTED |
FY 2009 |
FY 2010 |
FY 2011 |
General Revenue |
$0 to ($3,600,000) |
$0 to ($3,600,000) |
$0 to ($3,600,000) |
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Total Estimated Net Effect on General Revenue Fund |
$0 to ($3,600,000) |
$0 to ($3,600,000) |
$0 to ($3,600,000) |
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON OTHER STATE FUNDS |
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FUND AFFECTED |
FY 2009 |
FY 2010 |
FY 2011 |
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Total Estimated Net Effect on Other State Funds |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Numbers within parentheses: ( ) indicate costs or losses.
This fiscal note contains 4 pages.
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON FEDERAL FUNDS |
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FUND AFFECTED |
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FY 2011 |
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Total Estimated Net Effect on All Federal Funds |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON FULL TIME EQUIVALENT (FTE) |
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FUND AFFECTED |
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FY 2010 |
FY 2011 |
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Total Estimated Net Effect on FTE |
0 |
0 |
0 |
☐ Estimated Total Net Effect on All funds expected to exceed $100,000 savings or (cost).
☒ Estimated Net Effect on General Revenue Fund expected to exceed $100,000 (cost).
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON LOCAL FUNDS |
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FUND AFFECTED |
FY 2009 |
FY 2010 |
FY 2011 |
Local Government |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
FISCAL ANALYSIS
ASSUMPTION
Officials from the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Economic Development each assume the proposal would have no fiscal impact on their respective agencies.
Officials from the Department of Social Services - Family Support Division (FSD) anticipates no impact as a result of this legislation. The proposal changes the cap on Utilicare from $5 million to $10 million from state general revenue that can be appropriated. FSD currently administers an energy assistance program funded by a federal block grant (LIHEAP) and this proposal would not impact the administration of the program.
Officials from the Division of Budget and Planning (BAP) assume the proposed legislation should not result in additional costs or savings to the BAP.
As a result of the cost-of-living increases, the Utilicare supplemental appropriation for FY08 is $6,440,785. The proposed legislation would be subject to appropriation but could cost between $0 and $3.6 million annually. In addition, the provision for the cost-of-living increases remains in statute and could add from $0 up to seven percent above the $10 million cap in each subsequent year.
FISCAL IMPACT - State Government |
FY 2009 (10 Mo.) |
FY 2010 |
FY 2011 |
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GENERAL REVENUE FUND |
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Costs - Department of Social Services |
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Increased Utilicare Limit Cap |
$0 to ($3,600,000) |
$0 to ($3,600,000) |
$0 to ($3,600,000) |
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ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON GENERAL REVENUE FUND |
$0 to ($3,600,000) |
$0 to ($3,600,000) |
$0 to ($3,600,000) |
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FISCAL IMPACT - Local Government |
FY 2009 (10 Mo.) |
FY 2010 |
FY 2011 |
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$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
FISCAL IMPACT - Small Business
No direct fiscal impact to small businesses would be expected as a result of this proposal.
FISCAL DESCRIPTION
The proposed legislation appears to have no fiscal impact.
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
Division of Budget and Planning
Department of Economic Development
Department of Natural Resources
Department of Social Services
Mickey Wilson, CPA
Director
February 26, 2008