LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 14, 2009 TO: Honorable Rodney Ellis, Chair, Senate Committee on Government Organization FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB1001 by Deuell (Relating to the continuation and operation of the office of public insurance counsel.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill amends the Insurance Code to continue the Office of Public Insurance Counsel (OPIC) to 2021. Additionally the bill requires OPIC to implement a technology policy to improve the agency's ability to perform its functions and ensure that the public is able to interact with the office via the internet. The bill also requires OPIC to develop and implement a policy relating to alternative dispute resolution (ADR) procedures, and designate a person to coordinate the implementation of the ADR policy. Based on information providec by OPIC, it is assumed that any costs associated with the bill could be absorbed within the agency's existing resources. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:116 Sunset Advisory Commission, 359 Office of Public Insurance Counsel LBB Staff: JOB, KK, MW, CH
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
March 14, 2009
TO: Honorable Rodney Ellis, Chair, Senate Committee on Government Organization FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB1001 by Deuell (Relating to the continuation and operation of the office of public insurance counsel.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Rodney Ellis, Chair, Senate Committee on Government Organization
FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: SB1001 by Deuell (Relating to the continuation and operation of the office of public insurance counsel.), As Introduced
Honorable Rodney Ellis, Chair, Senate Committee on Government Organization
Honorable Rodney Ellis, Chair, Senate Committee on Government Organization
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
SB1001 by Deuell (Relating to the continuation and operation of the office of public insurance counsel.), As Introduced
SB1001 by Deuell (Relating to the continuation and operation of the office of public insurance counsel.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill amends the Insurance Code to continue the Office of Public Insurance Counsel (OPIC) to 2021. Additionally the bill requires OPIC to implement a technology policy to improve the agency's ability to perform its functions and ensure that the public is able to interact with the office via the internet. The bill also requires OPIC to develop and implement a policy relating to alternative dispute resolution (ADR) procedures, and designate a person to coordinate the implementation of the ADR policy. Based on information providec by OPIC, it is assumed that any costs associated with the bill could be absorbed within the agency's existing resources.
The bill amends the Insurance Code to continue the Office of Public Insurance Counsel (OPIC) to 2021. Additionally the bill requires OPIC to implement a technology policy to improve the agency's ability to perform its functions and ensure that the public is able to interact with the office via the internet. The bill also requires OPIC to develop and implement a policy relating to alternative dispute resolution (ADR) procedures, and designate a person to coordinate the implementation of the ADR policy.
Based on information providec by OPIC, it is assumed that any costs associated with the bill could be absorbed within the agency's existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: 116 Sunset Advisory Commission, 359 Office of Public Insurance Counsel
116 Sunset Advisory Commission, 359 Office of Public Insurance Counsel
LBB Staff: JOB, KK, MW, CH
JOB, KK, MW, CH