COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH
OVERSIGHT DIVISION
FISCAL NOTE
L.R. No.:4738H.02C Bill No.:HCS for HB 2138 Subject:Professional Registration and Licensing; Health Care Type:Original Date:February 23, 2022Bill Summary:This proposal establishes the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Interstate Compact.
FISCAL SUMMARY
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON GENERAL REVENUE FUNDFUND AFFECTEDFY 2023FY 2024FY 2025Total Estimated Net
Effect on General
Revenue $0$0$0
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON OTHER STATE FUNDSFUND AFFECTEDFY 2023FY 2024FY 2025Total Estimated Net
Effect on Other State
Funds $0$0$0
Numbers within parentheses: () indicate costs or losses. L.R. No. 4738H.02C
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ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON FEDERAL FUNDSFUND AFFECTEDFY 2023FY 2024FY 2025Total Estimated Net
Effect on All Federal
Funds $0$0$0
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON FULL TIME EQUIVALENT (FTE)FUND AFFECTEDFY 2023FY 2024FY 2025Total Estimated Net
Effect on FTE 000
☐ Estimated Net Effect (expenditures or reduced revenues) expected to exceed $250,000 in any
of the three fiscal years after implementation of the act or at full implementation of the act.
☐ Estimated Net Effect (savings or increased revenues) expected to exceed $250,000 in any of
the three fiscal years after implementation of the act or at full implementation of the act.
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON LOCAL FUNDSFUND AFFECTEDFY 2023FY 2024FY 2025Local Government$0$0$0 L.R. No. 4738H.02C
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FISCAL ANALYSIS
ASSUMPTION
Sections 345.015 to 345.085 – Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact
Oversight assumes the proposal adopts the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Interstate Compact. The compact creates a joint public agency known as the Audiology and
Speech-Language Pathology Compact Commission. The Department of Commerce and
Insurance (DCI) has powers and duties as listed in the compact and shall enforce the provisions
and rules of the compact. DCI shall provide for the development, maintenance, and utilization of
a coordinated database and reporting system containing licensure, adverse action, and
investigative information on all licensed individuals in member states.
Officials from the Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) state that itis uncertain if
the compact would be enacted in FY23, FY24 or FY25. Once the compact is enacted, DCI –
Professional Registration would have a fiscal impact of $3,000 to $6,000 estimated annual fees
to participate in the compact.
Oversight assumes DCI is provided with core funding to handle a certain amount of activity
each year. Oversight assumes DCI could absorb the stated anticipated costs related to this
proposal. If multiple bills pass which require additional staffing and duties at substantial costs,
DCI could request funding through the appropriation process.
FISCAL IMPACT – State GovernmentFY 2023
(10 Mo.)
FY 2024FY 2025$0$0$0FISCAL IMPACT – Local GovernmentFY 2023
(10 Mo.)
FY 2024FY 2025$0$0$0
FISCAL IMPACT – Small Business
A direct fiscal impact to Speech-Language Pathologists or Audiologists could be expected as a
result of this proposal. L.R. No. 4738H.02C
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FISCAL DESCRIPTION
The proposed legislation appears to have no direct fiscal impact.
This legislation is not federally mandated, would not duplicate any other program and would not
require additional capital improvements or rental space.
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
Department of Commerce and Insurance
Julie MorffRoss StropeDirectorAssistant DirectorFebruary 23, 2022February 23, 2022