Wyoming livestock health and emergency disease program.

09LSO-0072.C1

FISCAL NOTE

This bill contains an appropriation of $920,000 from the GENERAL FUND.

This bill contains an authorization of 5 Full-Time positions.

Discussion of Appropriation:  This appropriation for a two (2) year period.

Of the $920,000:

· $420,000 for three full-time positions ($140,000 each) for field veterinary medical officers;

· $ 50,000 for vehicles, field office support and expenses;

· $180,000 for one full-time information technology specialist and one full-time position for a livestock health administrative staff for the Riverton office;

· $ 25,000 for space rental, utilities and maintenance of the Riverton office; and

· $245,000 for a livestock indemnity and emergency reserve account.

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.

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:

Wyoming Livestock Board

Prepared by:   Joy Hill, LSO                    Phone: 777-7881

(Information provided by Anne Iske, Wyoming Livestock Board, ph. 777-7516)