LEGISLATIVE FISCAL OFFICE
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note On: SB 64 SLS 24RS 78
Bill Text Version: ENROLLED
Opp. Chamb. Action:
Proposed Amd.:
Sub. Bill For.:
Date: May 29, 2024 12:31 PM Author: REESE
Dept./Agy.: Division of Administration
Subject: Water Sector Program Analyst: Tanesha Morgan
FUNDS/FUNDING EN +$1,523,090 GF EX See Note Page 1 of 1
Provides for changes to the Water Sector Program. (gov sig)
The bill provides several changes to the Water Sector Program, including mandating that funds deposited into the Water
Sector Fund after July 1, 2024, be used solely for grants for repairs, improvements, and consolidation of community water
and sewer systems. It establishes a detailed process for developing guidance, applications, ratings, and recommendations
for new grants awarded after July 1, 2024, involving the Water Sector Commission, the Division of Administration, and the
JLCB. The bill also requires grant recipients to provide matching funds unless waived by the commission and stipulates that
the JLCB has final approval over grant awards and expenditures from the fund.
EXPENDITURES 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 5 -YEAR TOTAL
State Gen. Fd. $1,523,090 $1,523,090 $1,523,090 $1,523,090 $1,523,090 $7,615,450
Agy. Self-Gen. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Ded./Other SEE BELOW SEE BELOW SEE BELOW SEE BELOW SEE BELOW
Federal Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Local Funds $1,523,090 $1,523,090 $1,523,090 $1,523,090 $1,523,090 $7,615,450
Annual Total
REVENUES 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 5 -YEAR TOTAL
State Gen. Fd. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Agy. Self-Gen. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Ded./Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Federal Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Local Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Annual Total $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
EXPENDITURE EXPLANATION
Proposed law is anticipated to increase annual SGF expenditures at the Division of Administration by $1.5 M, associated with
three positions for program administration and professional services contracts for required recipient rate studies.
The initial Water Sector Program was temporary and funded by one-time ARPA monies using existing staff and resources. To
continue the program long-term, DOA indicates they will require personnel costs for three (3) permanent full-time staff,
operating and equipment costs associated with the three new full-time employees, contracted services costs for two (2)
contractors to conduct required recipient rate studies, and potential costs to develop and maintain an online system for
applications, grants management, and payments if such a system is implemented. Currently, administration costs for the
Water Sector Program are being paid from the ARPA funding. However, any future ongoing program costs would need
another source of funding, assumed to be state general fund in this note, to cover the permanent personnel, contractual
services, operating expenditures, and potential system development required to institutionalize the Water Sector Program
beyond its original temporary status funded by ARPA.
DOA’s preliminarily budget estimate is as follows:
$1,200,000 (professional services contracts for required recipient rate studies)
$129,668 (2 Community Development Program Specialists @ $64,834 each)
$74,235 (1 Community Development Program Manager @ $74,235)
$112,812 (Related benefits @ 45%)
$5,475 (Equipment)
$900 (Operating Service)
$1,523,090 Annual Expenses
REVENUE EXPLANATION
There is no anticipated direct material effect on governmental revenues as a result of this measure.
Senate Dual Referral Rules House
x 13.5.1 >= $100,000 Annual Fiscal Cost {S & H} x 6.8(F)(1) >= $100,000 SGF Fiscal Cost {H & S}
13.5.2 >= $500,000 Annual Tax or Fee Patrice Thomas
6.8(G) >= $500,000 Tax or Fee Increase
Change {S & H} or a Net Fee Decrease {S} Deputy Fiscal Officer


Statutes affected:
SB64 Original: 39:52(A), 39:56(D)(1)
SB64 Engrossed: 39:52(A), 39:56(D)(1), 39:56(N)
SB64 Enrolled: 39:52(A), 39:56(D)(1)
SB64 Act 497: 39:52(A), 39:56(D)(1)