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F I S C A L I M P A C T R E P O R T





SPONSOR: Snyder DATE TYPED: 02/25/01 HB
SHORT TITLE: Review System & Process for Background Checks SB SM 21
ANALYST: Trujillo


APPROPRIATION



Appropriation Contained
Estimated Additional Impact
 Recurring

or Non-Rec

 Fund

Affected

FY01 FY02 FY01 FY02

See Significant Issues

 Recurring GF/OSF/Fed



(Parenthesis ( ) Indicate Expenditure Decreases)



SOURCES OF INFORMATION



LFC Files



SUMMARY



Synopsis of Bill



SM21 requests the Department of Public Safety to act as lead agency in reviewing the systems and processes for background checks for all state and local agencies, boards and commissions.



Significant Issues



DPS has experienced growth pains in the past few years. In order to protect the public, numerous agencies state and local statutes currently requiring criminal background checks. The administrative burden has been tremendous.



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