LEGISLATIVE FISCAL OFFICE
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note On: SB 326 SLS 24RS 535
Bill Text Version: ENROLLED
Opp. Chamb. Action:
Proposed Amd.:
Sub. Bill For.:
Date: May 15, 2024 6:56 PM Author: REESE
Dept./Agy.: Department of Agriculture and Forestry
Subject: Firefighting PTSD training Analyst: Richie Anderson
AGRICULTURE/FOREST DEPT EN NO IMPACT See Note Page 1 of 1
Provides for training and education on post traumatic stress and emotional support for certain fighters. (gov sig)
Proposed law authorizes the state forester within the Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) to establish a program
to provide training on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and provide emotional support for wildland firefighters.
Effective upon governor's signature.
EXPENDITURES 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
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
There is no anticipated direct material effect on governmental expenditures as a result of this measure. The Department of
Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) reports it is currently exploring existing ways to provide training and counseling on post-
traumatic stress disorder to its wildland firefighters. Proposed law would codify this requirement in the duties of the state
forester.
REVENUE EXPLANATION
There is no anticipated direct material effect on governmental revenues as a result of this measure.
Senate Dual Referral Rules House
13.5.1 >= $100,000 Annual Fiscal Cost {S & H} 6.8(F)(1) >= $100,000 SGF Fiscal Cost {H & S}
Patrice Thomas
13.5.2 >= $500,000 Annual Tax or Fee 6.8(G) >= $500,000 Tax or Fee Increase
Change {S & H} or a Net Fee Decrease {S} Deputy Fiscal Officer