Contact Person: Amy Barker

1. (1) Provide a brief summary of:

   1. (a) What this administrative regulation does: This regulation establishes the criteria for the aptitude examination administered by the Kentucky State Police to those who apply to become state troopers.
   2. (b) The necessity of this administrative regulation: This regulation exists to define the procedures used to administer the aptitude test by Kentucky State Police.
   3. (c) How this administrative regulation conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes: The regulation conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes by providing for open and competitive examination as to fitness of applicants for employment as state troopers.
   4. (d) How this administrative regulation currently assists or will assist in the effective administration of the statutes: The regulation provides the appropriate guidance to applicants on the type of testing that will be prescribed, as well as other necessary information, including how many times the applicant may take the examination.

2. (2) If this is an amendment to an existing administrative regulation, provide a brief summary of:

   1. (a) How the amendment will change this existing administrative regulation: The primary change to the amendment reflects the designation from a "written" examination to an "aptitude" examination, but also includes minor clarifications to the procedures used.
   2. (b) The necessity of the amendment to this administrative regulation: The amended regulation is necessary to accurately describe the aptitude testing that is administered in order to alleviate any confusion, while also clearly defining how many times an applicant may re-take the examination.
   3. (c) How the amendment conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes: The amendment continues to provide for open and competitive examination as to the fitness of applicants for employment as state troopers.
   4. (d) How the amendment will assist in the effective administration of the statutes: The amended regulation will assist in effectuation of the statutes as it provides updated language to the applicant and appropriate Kentucky State Police personnel.
3. (3) List the type and number of individuals, businesses, organizations, or state and local governments affected by this administrative regulation: The Kentucky State police and applicants to become state troopers. (4) Provide an analysis of how the entities identified in the previous question will be impacted by either the implementation of this administrative regulation, if new, or by the change, if it is an amendment, including: (a) List the actions each of the regulated entities have to take to comply with this regulation or amendment: No new actions must be taken; instead the revised regulation accurately reflects the terms that are currently used in administering the aptitude test. (b) In complying with this administrative regulation or amendment, how much will it cost each of the entities: Nothing. (c) As a result of compliance, what benefits will accrue to the entities: The amended language now accurately reflects the type of examination that is administered, and clarifies the time in which an applicant may re-take the examination.

4. (4) Provide an analysis of how the entities identified in question (3) will be impacted by either the implementation of this administrative regulation, if new, or by the change, if it is an amendment, including:

   1. (a) List the actions that each of the regulated entities identified in question (3) will have to take to comply with this administrative regulation or amendment:
   2. (b) In complying with this administrative regulation or amendment, how much will it cost each of the entities identified in question (3):
   3. (c) As a result of compliance, what benefits will accrue to the entities identified in question (3):

5. (5) Provide an estimate of how much it will cost the administrative body to implement this administrative regulation:

   1. (a) Initially: Nothing.
   2. (b) On a continuing basis: Nothing.
6. (6) What is the source of the funding to be used for the implementation and enforcement of this administrative regulation: Not applicable.
7. (7) Provide an assessment of whether an increase in fees or funding will be necessary to implement this administrative regulation, if new, or by the change if it is an amendment: No increase is necessary.
8. (8) State whether or not this administrative regulation established any fees or directly or indirectly increased any fees: The amendment of this administrative regulation does not establish any new fees or increase any fees, directly or indirectly.
9. (9) TIERING: Is tiering applied? No. Tiering was not appropriate in this administrative regulation because the administrative regulation applies equally to all those individuals or entities regulated by it.

(3) Estimate the effect of this administrative regulation on the expenditures and revenues of a state or local government agency (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) for the first full year the administrative regulation is to be in effect. If specific dollar estimates cannot be determined, provide a brief narrative to explain the fiscal impact of the administrative regulation.

1. (a) How much revenue will this administrative regulation generate for the state or local government (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) for the first year? None.
2. (b) How much revenue will this administrative regulation generate for the state or local government (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) for subsequent years? None.
3. (c) How much will it cost to administer this program for the first year? Nothing.
4. (d) How much will it cost to administer this program for subsequent years? Nothing.

Note: If specific dollar estimates cannot be determined, provide a brief narrative to explain the fiscal impact of the administrative regulation.

1. Revenues (+/-): None.
2. Expenditures (+/-): None.
3. Other Explanation: None.