PRIVATE DETECTIVE LICENSING S.B. 1222 (S-1): FLOOR ANALYSIS
Senate Bill 1222 (Substitute S-1 as reported)
Sponsor: Senator Nancy Cassis
Committee: Economic Development, Small Business and Regulatory Reform
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Private Detective License Act to require the Department of Labor and Economic Growth to do the following:
-- Issue an initial or renewal license within 90 days after an applicant filed a "completed application" (as defined in the bill).
-- Notify the applicant in writing, or make information electronically available, within 30 days after receiving an incomplete application, describing the deficiency and requesting additional information.
-- Refund the license fee and reduce the fee for the applicant's next renewal application, if any, by 15% if the Department missed the deadline.
-- Report to the Legislature by December 1 each year, beginning in 2005, regarding the number of applications received and completed within the 90-day time period; the number denied; the number of applicants not issued a license within the 90-day period; and the amount of money returned to applicants.
MCL 338.829 et al. Legislative Analyst: Suzanne Lowe
FISCAL IMPACT
According to the Department, in FY 2002-03 it collected $66,300 from initial and renewal licenses under the Private Detective License Act. The bill would allow for a refund of the initial fee and then a discount of 15% for the next licensing cycle. Currently, the Department operates within this time frame so the fiscal impact should be minimal.
The bill also would require a report that would include new or additional information not currently collected. The database adjustment required to accommodate this requirement and the ability to flag those licensees eligible for the 15% reduction could increase Information Technology costs.
Date Completed: 6-11-04 Fiscal Analyst: Maria Tyszkiewicz
floor\sb1222 Analysis available @ http://www.michiganlegislature.org
This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.
Analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent. sb1222/0304