Dietetics licensure.

11LSO-0235.L2

FISCAL NOTE

This bill contains an appropriation of $20,000 from the GENERAL FUND to the Department of Administration and Information.  This appropriation is effective immediately.

DETAIL OF APPROPRIATION

Agency #:  006     Agency Name:  Department of Administration and Information

Unit:  2301: Professional Licensing Board Administration

EXPENDITURE BY SERIES AND YEAR       FY 2011         FY 2012         FY 2013

0200  Supportive Services Costs        $4,310             $800                

0400  Central/Data Services Costs         $75                                  

0500  Space Rental Costs                                $3,030                

0800  Non-Operating Expenditures       $6,800           $4,485                

0900  Contractual Services Costs                          $500                

Total Expenditure Per Year:           $11,185           $8,815               

Grand Total Expenditure:              $20,000

Total Appropriated to Agency:         $20,000

Total Appropriated by Fund

GENERAL FUND             :            $20,000

Description of Appropriation:

The proposed legislation includes an appropriation for the purpose of providing necessary support and executive secretary services for the Dietetics Licensing Board. 

Assumptions:

The appropriated funds will be used to cover the board’s direct costs.  For the first fiscal year expenses will be higher due to holding multiple meetings to establish rules and regulations.  Other costs incurred are associated with developing new forms, establishing a web presence, office space lease, general supplies and equipment.  The amount noted under the 0800 series will be used to reimburse the Department of Administration and Information for part of the Department’s total costs of providing services.

	FY 2012	FY 2013	FY 2014
NON-ADMINISTRATIVE IMPACT
Anticipated Revenue Increase:
SPECIAL REVENUE FUND	$23,400	$5,000	$23,400

Source of Revenue Increase:

Licensing and renewal fees for proposed Dietetics Licensing Board.

Assumptions:

Agency estimates assume that licensing and renewal fees would be $200 per licensee.  In 2012, there would be estimated 117 initial applicants.  In 2013, there would be an estimated 25 new applicants.  In 2014, all 117 initial license holders would renew their licenses.

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:

Department of Administration and Information – Professional Licensing Boards

Prepared by:   Lisa Jeremiah, LSO               Phone: 777-7881

(Information provided by Veronica Skoranski, A&I Professional Licensing Boards, phone 777-7788)