LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 6073 NOTE PREPARED: Oct 23, 2023
BILL NUMBER: SB 94 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Prohibition of Race Based Hair Discrimination.
FIRST AUTHOR: Sen. Qaddoura BILL STATUS: As Introduced
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED:XGENERAL IMPACT: State & Local
XDEDICATED
XFEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: This bill prohibits race discrimination based on traits historically associated with
race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles.
Effective Date: July 1, 2024.
Explanation of State Expenditures: Civil Rights Commission – This bill may increase the number of
complaints received by the Civil Rights Commission concerning discrimination due to race, which would
increase the workload of the commission depending on the number and nature of complaints and claims
received. The Civil Rights Commission investigates complaints of discrimination against protected classes
in credit, education, employment, housing, and public accommodation. The additional funds and resources
required could be supplied through existing staff and resources currently being used in another program or
with new appropriations. Ultimately, the source of funds and resources required to satisfy the requirements
of this bill will depend on legislative and administrative actions.
State Agencies as Employers and State Educational Institutions (SEIs) – This bill could increase workloads
for state agencies and SEIs if additional reports of and investigations into discrimination or harassment due
to race occur. However, the bill’s requirements should be able to be implemented with no additional
appropriations, assuming near customary agency staffing and resource levels. [This bill has the potential to
impact all agencies as employers, thus impacting all funds that provide operating funding to agency staff.]
Explanation of State Revenues:
Explanation of Local Expenditures: Public Schools – This bill could increase workloads for local schools
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bill’s requirements should be able to be implemented with no additional appropriations, assuming near
customary agency staffing and resources levels.
Local Units as Employers – This bill could increase workloads for local units if additional reports of and
investigations into discrimination or harassment due to race occur.
Explanation of Local Revenues:
State Agencies Affected: Civil Rights Commission; State Educational Institutions; all agencies as
employers.
Local Agencies Affected: Public schools; all units as employers.
Information Sources:
Fiscal Analyst: Alexander Raggio, 317-234-9485.
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