Fiscal Note

HB0298 - Workers' Compensation Benefits to Volunteer Auxiliary Police Officers

State Impact:
This bill could have a fiscal impact on State and local government organizations that have volunteer auxiliary police officers and do not cover them with workers' compensation insurance. They may have to pay for workers' compensation insurance estimated at approximately $0.22 per hour worked by the volunteer. This could prevent some financial liabilities for affected governmental entities.
Individual and Business Impact:
Provisions of this bill could provide significant financial assistance to volunteers and their families for those who are injured while serving as volunteer auxiliary police officers. The financial benefit will depend on the severity of the injury involved.

Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst
2/14/2001 5:01:18 PM

Last Revised: 30 August, 2000