Fiscal Note & Local Impact Statement

127 ^th General Assembly of Ohio

Ohio Legislative Service Commission

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	BILL:	S.B. 240		DATE:	November 13, 2007
	STATUS:	As Introduced		SPONSOR:	Sen. Grendell
LOCAL IMPACT STATEMENT REQUIRED:			No —	No local cost

CONTENTS:

To adopt the spotted salamander as the state amphibian of Ohio

State Fiscal Highlights

· No direct fiscal effect on the state.

Local Fiscal Highlights

· No direct fiscal effect on political subdivisions.

Detailed Fiscal Analysis

The bill designates the spotted salamander (Ambystoma maculatum) as the official state amphibian of Ohio. While there is no direct fiscal effect on the state or local governments, it is possible that the Department of Natural Resources, specifically the Division of Wildlife, may make minor changes to printed materials and its web site to reference the official status of the animal. However, the bill does not require any action by the state or political subdivisions.

LSC fiscal staff: Brian Hoffmeister, Budget Analyst

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