LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 6, 2009 TO: Honorable Jim McReynolds, Chair, House Committee on Corrections FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB285 by Hodge (Relating to the use of tobacco products and cigarettes on property owned, used, or controlled by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Government Code by having the Texas Department of Criminal Justice adopt a rule that permits the possession and use of tobacco products and cigarettes by employees, persons in custody, and visitors to property owned, used, or controlled by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Designated areas where persons are permitted to use tobacco products and cigarettes must be provided. Although there could be a fiscal impact associated with increased health care costs and litigation related to exposure to second-hand smoke, no significant fiscal impact to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice is anticipated. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:696 Department of Criminal Justice LBB Staff: JOB, ESi, GG, SDO
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
March 6, 2009
TO: Honorable Jim McReynolds, Chair, House Committee on Corrections FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB285 by Hodge (Relating to the use of tobacco products and cigarettes on property owned, used, or controlled by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Jim McReynolds, Chair, House Committee on Corrections
FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB285 by Hodge (Relating to the use of tobacco products and cigarettes on property owned, used, or controlled by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.), As Introduced
Honorable Jim McReynolds, Chair, House Committee on Corrections
Honorable Jim McReynolds, Chair, House Committee on Corrections
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB285 by Hodge (Relating to the use of tobacco products and cigarettes on property owned, used, or controlled by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.), As Introduced
HB285 by Hodge (Relating to the use of tobacco products and cigarettes on property owned, used, or controlled by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Government Code by having the Texas Department of Criminal Justice adopt a rule that permits the possession and use of tobacco products and cigarettes by employees, persons in custody, and visitors to property owned, used, or controlled by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Designated areas where persons are permitted to use tobacco products and cigarettes must be provided. Although there could be a fiscal impact associated with increased health care costs and litigation related to exposure to second-hand smoke, no significant fiscal impact to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice is anticipated.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: 696 Department of Criminal Justice
696 Department of Criminal Justice
LBB Staff: JOB, ESi, GG, SDO
JOB, ESi, GG, SDO