Fiscal Note

HB0015 - Driver License Privilege Suspension for Failure to Pay Child Support

State Impact:
Enactment of this bill will require an ongoing appropriation of $43,500 and a one-time appropriation of $21,200 for a total of $64,700 in FY 2009 to the Department of Public Safety from the Transportation Fund DPS Restricted Account for additional staff, ongoing current expenses and one-time set up costs. The Department of Public Safety may require additional staff in future years, depending on growth in the number of suspended licenses. The state will also generate revenue based on a $25 fee for reinstatment of driver licenses for an estimated 5,000 individuals, resulting in a projected increase to the Transportation Fund DPS Restricted Account of $125,000 in FY 2009. In addition, the Office of Recovery Services is estimated to receive additional revenue (dedicated credits) of $23,800 in FY 2009 from administrative fees of 1.4 percent on the additional estimated child support collections of $1,700,000 in FY 2009. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2008.

Individual, Business and/or Local Impact:
Enactment of this bill likely will not result in direct, measurable costs and/or benefits for businesses, or local governments. Individuals who have their driver's license suspended will have to pay a $25 reinstatement fee. It is estimated that an additional 2,000 individuals will receive support payments averaging $850.00 annually.