OFFICE OF FISCAL ANALYSIS
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sHB-5241
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A BUREAU COORDINATING SERVICES
FOR DEAF, HARD OF HEARING OR DEAFBLIND PERSONS.
Primary Analyst: JP 4/3/24
Contributing Analyst(s):
Reviewer: RW
OFA Fiscal Note
State Impact:
Agency Affected Fund-Effect FY 25 $ FY 26 $
Aging and Disability Services,
Dept.
GF - Cost 328,156 323,956
State Comptroller - Fringe
Benefits
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GF - Cost 119,162 119,162
Note: GF=General Fund
Municipal Impact: None
Explanation
The bill establishes a Bureau of Services for Persons Who Are Deaf,
Hard of Hearing or Deafblind within the Department of Aging and
Disability Services (ADS). It is anticipated that ADS will incur costs of
$316,156 beginning in FY 25, to hire an executive director, an
administrative assistant for the director, and two interpreters for the
deaf and hard of hearing (one full-time position and one part-time
position) to carry out the provisions contained in the bill. The Office of
the State Comptroller will also incur costs of $119,162 in fringe benefits
related to the new positions.
There is an estimated cost to ADS of $12,000 associated with
equipment and other expenses related to the Bureau and its operations.
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The fringe benefit costs for most state employees are budgeted centrally in accounts
administered by the Comptroller. The estimated active employee fringe benefit cost
associated with most personnel changes is 41.25% of payroll in FY 25. 2024HB-05241-R000269-FN.DOCX Page 2 of 2
This includes a one-time cost of $4,200, and ongoing costs of $7,800.
The bill also creates an Advisory Board for Persons Who Are Deaf,
Hard of Hearing or Deafblind. There are no costs associated with the
creation of this board.
The Out Years
The annualized ongoing fiscal impact identified above would
continue into the future subject to inflation.