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 |
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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 The provisions of the bill are to be repealed effective January 1, 2002.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 |
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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.
Departments Contacted
Natural Resources Law