LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 8, 2009 TO: Honorable Patrick M. Rose, Chair, House Committee on Human Services FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2740 by Bolton (Relating to the licensing and regulation of youth camps.), As Introduced Estimated Two-year Net Impact to General Revenue Related Funds for HB2740, As Introduced: a negative impact of ($100,385) through the biennium ending August 31, 2011. The bill would make no appropriation but could provide the legal basis for an appropriation of funds to implement the provisions of the bill. LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 8, 2009 TO: Honorable Patrick M. Rose, Chair, House Committee on Human Services FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2740 by Bolton (Relating to the licensing and regulation of youth camps.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Patrick M. Rose, Chair, House Committee on Human Services FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB2740 by Bolton (Relating to the licensing and regulation of youth camps.), As Introduced Honorable Patrick M. Rose, Chair, House Committee on Human Services Honorable Patrick M. Rose, Chair, House Committee on Human Services John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB2740 by Bolton (Relating to the licensing and regulation of youth camps.), As Introduced HB2740 by Bolton (Relating to the licensing and regulation of youth camps.), As Introduced Estimated Two-year Net Impact to General Revenue Related Funds for HB2740, As Introduced: a negative impact of ($100,385) through the biennium ending August 31, 2011. The bill would make no appropriation but could provide the legal basis for an appropriation of funds to implement the provisions of the bill. Estimated Two-year Net Impact to General Revenue Related Funds for HB2740, As Introduced: a negative impact of ($100,385) through the biennium ending August 31, 2011. The bill would make no appropriation but could provide the legal basis for an appropriation of funds to implement the provisions of the bill. General Revenue-Related Funds, Five-Year Impact: Fiscal Year Probable Net Positive/(Negative) Impact to General Revenue Related Funds 2010 $3,589 2011 ($103,974) 2012 ($104,403) 2013 ($101,958) 2014 ($105,908) 2010 $3,589 2011 ($103,974) 2012 ($104,403) 2013 ($101,958) 2014 ($105,908) All Funds, Five-Year Impact: Fiscal Year Probable Revenue Gain fromGeneral Revenue Fund1 Probable (Cost) fromGeneral Revenue Fund1 Change in Number of State Employees from FY 2009 2010 $265,000 ($261,411) 2.3 2011 $179,000 ($282,974) 3.1 2012 $179,000 ($283,403) 3.1 2013 $179,000 ($280,958) 3.1 2014 $179,000 ($284,908) 3.1 Fiscal Year Probable Revenue Gain fromGeneral Revenue Fund1 Probable (Cost) fromGeneral Revenue Fund1 Change in Number of State Employees from FY 2009 2010 $265,000 ($261,411) 2.3 2011 $179,000 ($282,974) 3.1 2012 $179,000 ($283,403) 3.1 2013 $179,000 ($280,958) 3.1 2014 $179,000 ($284,908) 3.1 2010 $265,000 ($261,411) 2.3 2011 $179,000 ($282,974) 3.1 2012 $179,000 ($283,403) 3.1 2013 $179,000 ($280,958) 3.1 2014 $179,000 ($284,908) 3.1 Fiscal Analysis The bill would amend Section 141.002, Health and Safety Code, by amending the definition of a youth camp to include those camps offering a single recreational, athletic, religious, or educational activity. The definition would also include short-term camps, which are defined as camps operating for at least 14 consecutive or nonconsecutive days each year for any portion of the day and offering residential services. The bill requires that rules be adopted by the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission to implement the provisions of the bill. The bill would take effect immediately with a two-thirds vote in each house. Otherwise, the bill would take effect September 1, 2009. Although the estimate is a positive impact to General Revenue in fiscal year 2010, additional funding and FTEs would need to be appropriated to the Department of State Health Services. The bill would amend Section 141.002, Health and Safety Code, by amending the definition of a youth camp to include those camps offering a single recreational, athletic, religious, or educational activity. The definition would also include short-term camps, which are defined as camps operating for at least 14 consecutive or nonconsecutive days each year for any portion of the day and offering residential services. The bill requires that rules be adopted by the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission to implement the provisions of the bill. The bill would take effect immediately with a two-thirds vote in each house. Otherwise, the bill would take effect September 1, 2009. Although the estimate is a positive impact to General Revenue in fiscal year 2010, additional funding and FTEs would need to be appropriated to the Department of State Health Services. Methodology The Department of State Health Services (DSHS) estimates that implementation of the bill would require that 640 youth camps be newly licensed and inspected in fiscal year 2010, and an additional 120 new camps would be licensed each year thereafter. Renewals are on a yearly basis. The bill would result in a total increase in revenue of $265,000 in General Revenue Funds in fiscal year 2010 and $179,000 per fiscal year thereafter. Costs for DSHS are estimated to be $261,411 in All Funds for fiscal year 2010, $282,974 for fiscal year 2011, $283,403 for fiscal year 2012, $280,958 in fiscal year 2013, and $284,908 for fiscal year 2014. Included in these costs are FTE costs of $108,446 ($30,983 for employee benefits) in fiscal year 2010 and $143,791 ($41,081 for employee benefits) in fiscal years 2011-2014 for three additional full-time equivalents. The Department of State Health Services (DSHS) estimates that implementation of the bill would require that 640 youth camps be newly licensed and inspected in fiscal year 2010, and an additional 120 new camps would be licensed each year thereafter. Renewals are on a yearly basis. The bill would result in a total increase in revenue of $265,000 in General Revenue Funds in fiscal year 2010 and $179,000 per fiscal year thereafter. Costs for DSHS are estimated to be $261,411 in All Funds for fiscal year 2010, $282,974 for fiscal year 2011, $283,403 for fiscal year 2012, $280,958 in fiscal year 2013, and $284,908 for fiscal year 2014. Included in these costs are FTE costs of $108,446 ($30,983 for employee benefits) in fiscal year 2010 and $143,791 ($41,081 for employee benefits) in fiscal years 2011-2014 for three additional full-time equivalents. Technology There would be an estimated technology impact of $8,308 in fiscal year 2010, primarily for modifications to LicenseEase software. There would be an additional impact of $4,308 per year for fiscal years 2011-2014. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 530 Family and Protective Services, Department of, 537 State Health Services, Department of 530 Family and Protective Services, Department of, 537 State Health Services, Department of LBB Staff: JOB, CL, VJC, MB JOB, CL, VJC, MB