COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH
OVERSIGHT DIVISION
FISCAL NOTE
L.R. No.:3568H.01I Bill No.:HB 1496 Subject:Department of Public Safety; Military Affairs; Veterans Type:Original Date:January 25, 2024Bill Summary:This proposal establishes the operation enduring freedom, operation
freedom's sentinel and operation allies refuge program which authorizes the
issuance of a medallion, medal, and certificate to certain veterans who
served in specified conflicts.
FISCAL SUMMARY
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON GENERAL REVENUE FUNDFUND AFFECTEDFY 2025FY 2026FY 2027Total Estimated Net
Effect on General
Revenue $0$0$0
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON OTHER STATE FUNDSFUND AFFECTEDFY 2025FY 2026FY 2027Veterans Commission
Capital Improvements
Project
Less than ($73,000)Less than ($73,000)Less than ($73,000)
Total Estimated Net
Effect on Other State
FundsLess than ($73,000)Less than ($73,000)Less than ($73,000)
Numbers within parentheses: () indicate costs or losses. L.R. No. 3568H.01I
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ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON FEDERAL FUNDSFUND AFFECTEDFY 2025FY 2026FY 2027Total Estimated Net
Effect on All Federal
Funds $0$0$0
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON FULL TIME EQUIVALENT (FTE)FUND AFFECTEDFY 2025FY 2026FY 2027Total 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 2025FY 2026FY 2027Local Government$0$0$0 L.R. No. 3568H.01I
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FISCAL ANALYSIS
ASSUMPTION
§42.312 – Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Freedom’s Sentinel and Operation Allies
Refuge Program
Officials from the Missouri National Guard (MONG) estimates there are 73,000 veterans
eligible to receive this award. HB 1496 will have an approximate $1,000 - $1,095,000 fiscal
impact to the Veterans Recognition program, which is funded by the Veterans Commission
Capital Improvement Trust Fund (0304). The wide range of estimated fiscal impact is due to the
uncertainty of how many veterans will apply and be approved for the award. The estimated cost
per award (medal, medallion, and certificate), including postage, is $15. The total estimated cost
would be an accumulated cost, spanning future fiscal years over the life of the program.
There are several other programs currently in place to recognize veterans of previous conflicts. A
summary of program activity is contained in the table below:
Oversight contacted the MNG to inquire how many personnel deployed to Operation Enduring
Freedom, Operation Freedom’s Sentinel, and Operation Allies Refuge Program. However,
Oversight did not received that information. Therefore, using MNG’s estimate of 73,000 current
Missouri veterans, Oversight will assume approximately 40 percent of those served during this
timeframe (10/7/2001 – 8/30/2021). Oversight also assumes approximately half or 14,600
(73,000 * 0.40 * 50%) service members and registered veterans will apply for the medal. 14,600
x $15 = $219,000
Based on the implementation of other similar programs, Oversight will reflect this cost spread
over the three years ($219,000 / 3 = $73,000) of the fiscal note to the Veterans Commission
Capital Improvement Trust Fund. Oversight notes the ending balance in the Veterans
Commission Capital Improvement Trust Fund (0304) as of December 31, 2023, is $28,640,873. L.R. No. 3568H.01I
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Officials from the Missouri Veterans Commission (MVC) defer to the MONG regarding the
fiscal impact of the provisions of §42.312.
Officials from the Office of Administration assume the proposal will have no fiscal impact on
their organization. Oversight does not have any information to the contrary. Therefore,
Oversight will reflect a zero impact in the fiscal note.
FISCAL IMPACT – State GovernmentFY 2025
(10 Mo.)
FY 2026FY 2027VETERANS COMMISSION
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
TRUST FUND (0304)
Cost – MONG - New medallion
program (§43.212) p. 3
Less than
($73,000)
Less than
($73,000)
Less than
($73,000)
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON
THE VETERANS COMMISSION
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
TRUST FUND
Less than
($73,000)
Less than
($73,000)
Less than
($73,000)
FISCAL IMPACT – Local GovernmentFY 2025
(10 Mo.)
FY 2026FY 2027$0$0$0
FISCAL IMPACT – Small Business
No direct fiscal impact to small businesses would be expected as a result of this proposal. L.R. No. 3568H.01I
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FISCAL DESCRIPTION
This bill establishes the "Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Freedom’s Sentinel, and
Operation Allies Refuge Program". This Program awards medallions, medals, and certificates of
appreciation to a veteran that is a resident of this state, honorably served on active duty in the
United States military service at any time between October 7, 2001, and August 30, 2021, and
was honorably separated and discharged from military service.
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 Public Safety – Missouri Veterans Commission
Missouri National Guard
Office of Administration
Julie MorffRoss StropeDirectorAssistant DirectorJanuary 25, 2024January 25, 2024