LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 28, 2009 TO: Honorable Joe Straus, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB4445 by Alvarado (relating to the licensing and appointment of certain court interpreters.), As Passed 2nd House No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would require the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to adopt rules regarding the licensing of court interpreters and providing the minimum score an individual must achieve on the examination to qualify for a license with a basic designation or to qualify for a license with a master designation. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation indicates duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:452 Department of Licensing and Regulation LBB Staff: JOB, ES, MN LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 28, 2009 TO: Honorable Joe Straus, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB4445 by Alvarado (relating to the licensing and appointment of certain court interpreters.), As Passed 2nd House TO: Honorable Joe Straus, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB4445 by Alvarado (relating to the licensing and appointment of certain court interpreters.), As Passed 2nd House Honorable Joe Straus, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives Honorable Joe Straus, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB4445 by Alvarado (relating to the licensing and appointment of certain court interpreters.), As Passed 2nd House HB4445 by Alvarado (relating to the licensing and appointment of certain court interpreters.), As Passed 2nd House No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would require the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to adopt rules regarding the licensing of court interpreters and providing the minimum score an individual must achieve on the examination to qualify for a license with a basic designation or to qualify for a license with a master designation. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation indicates duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources. The bill would require the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to adopt rules regarding the licensing of court interpreters and providing the minimum score an individual must achieve on the examination to qualify for a license with a basic designation or to qualify for a license with a master designation. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation indicates duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 452 Department of Licensing and Regulation 452 Department of Licensing and Regulation LBB Staff: JOB, ES, MN JOB, ES, MN