Colorado Legislative Council Staff

STATE

REVISED FISCAL NOTE

(Replaces Fiscal Note dated March 13, 1998)

No State General Fund Impact

State Cash Fund Expenditure Impact

Drafting Number:

Prime Sponsor(s):

LLS 98-856

Rep. Entz

Date:

Bill Status:

Fiscal Analyst:

March 25, 1998

House Appropriations

Steve Tammeus (866-2756)

 

TITLE:            CONCERNING THE LANDOWNER LICENSE PREFERENCE PROGRAM, AND, IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, MAKING AN APPROPRIATION.



Summary of Legislation


STATE FISCAL IMPACT SUMMARY

FY 1998/99

FY 1999/2000

State Revenues

General Fund

Other Fund



 



 

State Expenditures

General Fund

Wildlife Cash Fund



$186,658



$181,658

FTE Position Change

2.0 FTE

2.0 FTE

Local Government Impact — None



            This bill, as amended by the House Agriculture Committee (House Journal, March 24, 1998, pages 1037 and 1038), authorizes the Division of Wildlife under the Department of Natural Resources to establish two pilot program areas by July 1, 1998, to demonstrate the effectiveness and benefits of the landowner preference program for hunting licenses.


            The amended bill specifies the procedures for establishing and administering the program in two game management units; one east of Interstate 25 and one west of Interstate 25. The provisions of the bill are to be repealed effective January 1, 2002. The bill will become effective upon the signature of the Governor.


            The provisions of this bill will affect state cash fund expenditures. Therefore, it is assessed as having a state fiscal impact.



State Expenditures


            The following table provides a summary of the Wildlife Cash Fund expenditures for FY 1998-99 and FY 1999-00 to support the provisions of this amended bill.


 Landowner Preference Pilot Program

Wildlife Cash Fund Expenditures

 

FY 1998-99

FY 1999-2000

Personal Services

Wildlife Mgr V (grade 105, step 1)

PERA/Medicare

Subtotal

Contracted Admin Asst

Total


2.0 FTE - $101,016

13,082

114,098

41,600

$155,698


2.0 FTE - $101,016

13,082

114,098

41,600

$155,698

Operating/Travel Expenses

13,120

13,120

Vehicle Lease and Mileage

12,840

12,840

Computers

5,000

0

Total Expenses

2.0 FTE - $186,658

2.0 FTE - $181,658


Expenditures Not Included


            Pursuant to the Joint Budget Committee’s budget policies, the following expenditures have not been included in this fiscal note:

               health and life insurance costs of $4,414;

               short-term disability costs of $212;

               inflationary cost factors;

               leased space; and

               indirect costs.



Spending Authority


            This fiscal note would imply that the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife, would require a Wildlife Cash Fund appropriation of 2.0 FTE and $186,658 for FY 1998-99.



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