LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 8, 2009 TO: Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB643 by Zerwas (Relating to the qualifications of surgical technologists; providing penalties.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Health and Safety Code by adding a chapter that would specify qualifications for surgical technologists at health facilities that are licensed by the Department of State Health Services or owned or operated by the state. The agency indicates that adoption of rules would be necessary to implement the provisions of the bill but costs could be absorbed within existing resources. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:537 State Health Services, Department of LBB Staff: JOB, CL, VJC, MB
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
May 8, 2009
TO: Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB643 by Zerwas (Relating to the qualifications of surgical technologists; providing penalties.), As Engrossed
TO: Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB643 by Zerwas (Relating to the qualifications of surgical technologists; providing penalties.), 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
HB643 by Zerwas (Relating to the qualifications of surgical technologists; providing penalties.), As Engrossed
HB643 by Zerwas (Relating to the qualifications of surgical technologists; providing penalties.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Health and Safety Code by adding a chapter that would specify qualifications for surgical technologists at health facilities that are licensed by the Department of State Health Services or owned or operated by the state. The agency indicates that adoption of rules would be necessary to implement the provisions of the bill but costs could be absorbed within existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: 537 State Health Services, Department of
537 State Health Services, Department of
LBB Staff: JOB, CL, VJC, MB
JOB, CL, VJC, MB