Criminal background checks.

06LSO-0061.L2

FISCAL NOTE

	FY 2007	FY 2008	FY 2009
NON-ADMINISTRATIVE IMPACT
Anticipated Revenue Increase:
GENERAL FUND	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown

Source of Revenue Increase:

The bill as presented authorizes the release of criminal history information to public fire departments and fire protection districts. Each background check requires submission of fees for processing.  By statute, the fee for the state check is $15.00 (W.S. 7-19-108), and the fee for the federal check is $24.00.  The state fee is placed in the state general fund while the FBI bills Division of Criminal Investigation on a monthly basis to collect the federal fee.  While a state can opt to conduct state checks only, the FBI check cannot occur without a state check having first been conducted.

The fiscal impact review is based on information compiled from the Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety (WDFPES).  According to WDFPES, in 2005, there were 158 fire departments in the state of Wyoming staffed by 4,410 paid or volunteer fire-fighters.  The average number of new fire-fighters, volunteer or paid, could not be obtained.  Without the known turnover rate, the Attorney General’s Office cannot reasonably ascertain the revenue increases if the intent is to only background new employees after the effective date of the legislation.

NOTICE-AGENCY ESTIMATE OF ADMINISTRATIVE IMPACT REQUESTED

This bill has administrative impact that appears to increase (or decrease) duties or responsibilities of one or more state agencies and may impact agency spending or staffing requirements. As introduced, the bill does not modify any state agency budget or current personnel authorizations.

The following state agencies will be asked to provide their estimate of the administrative fiscal impact prior to the first committee meeting held to consider the bill:

Attorney General’s Office – Division of Criminal Investigation

Prepared by:   Matthew Petry, Attorney General’s Office

Phone:   777-7840