LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 29, 2009 TO: Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1622 by Giddings (Relating to a grant program to provide children at risk of hunger or obesity with increased access to nutritious foods.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would require the Department of Agriculture to develop and implement a children's access to nutritious food program, from funds appropriated for that purpose, to award grants to nonprofit organizations for the purpose of allowing food banks to provide children at risk of hunger or obesity with access to nutritious food outside the school day. The agency estimates there would be a minimal cost associated with implementing the provisions of the bill. The bill would take effect September 1, 2009. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:551 Department of Agriculture LBB Staff: JOB, CL, AH LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 29, 2009 TO: Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1622 by Giddings (Relating to a grant program to provide children at risk of hunger or obesity with increased access to nutritious foods.), As Engrossed TO: Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB1622 by Giddings (Relating to a grant program to provide children at risk of hunger or obesity with increased access to nutritious foods.), As Engrossed Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB1622 by Giddings (Relating to a grant program to provide children at risk of hunger or obesity with increased access to nutritious foods.), As Engrossed HB1622 by Giddings (Relating to a grant program to provide children at risk of hunger or obesity with increased access to nutritious foods.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would require the Department of Agriculture to develop and implement a children's access to nutritious food program, from funds appropriated for that purpose, to award grants to nonprofit organizations for the purpose of allowing food banks to provide children at risk of hunger or obesity with access to nutritious food outside the school day. The agency estimates there would be a minimal cost associated with implementing the provisions of the bill. The bill would take effect September 1, 2009. The bill would require the Department of Agriculture to develop and implement a children's access to nutritious food program, from funds appropriated for that purpose, to award grants to nonprofit organizations for the purpose of allowing food banks to provide children at risk of hunger or obesity with access to nutritious food outside the school day. The agency estimates there would be a minimal cost associated with implementing the provisions of the bill. The bill would take effect September 1, 2009. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 551 Department of Agriculture 551 Department of Agriculture LBB Staff: JOB, CL, AH JOB, CL, AH