STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS27234 / H0311
The number and complexity of guardianships has created a workload burden for social workers in the
Department's Crisis Prevention and Court Services Program. Changing the statute would allow the program's
licensed counselors to participate on the evaluation teams spreading the workload more effectively among
state staff who usually fill the social work role on the committee. The skill set needed for the committee is
similarly available among social workers and Licensed Professional Counselors.
FISCAL NOTE
This change will not create a fiscal impact as this work is being completed currently. The change does not
increase or decrease the Department's responsibilities but distributes this responsibility among more Department
employees.
Contact:
Blake Brumfield
Department of Health and Welfare
(208) 334-4910
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN INTRODUCED: 01/13/2020, 8:40 AM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 66-402