LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 16, 2009 TO: Honorable Craig Estes, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture & Rural Affairs FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB1901 by Hinojosa (Relating to the safety of the fresh fruit and vegetables produced in this state.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would name the Department of Agriculture (TDA) as the lead agency in the coordination of food safety and require the agency to assist the fresh fruit and vegetable industries with food safety issues. The bill would also require TDA to coordinate, plan, and approve training and awareness programs for producers and packers of fresh fruits and vegetables. TDA estimates that implementing the provisions of this bill will require 1.0 FTE and additional costs totaling $87,524 in fiscal year 2010 and $79,524 in fiscal year 2011. Based on the LBB's analysis, implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing agency resources. The bill would take effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all members elected to each house; otherwise it would take effect September 1, 2009. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:551 Department of Agriculture, 537 State Health Services, Department of LBB Staff: JOB, SD, AH
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
April 16, 2009
TO: Honorable Craig Estes, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture & Rural Affairs FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB1901 by Hinojosa (Relating to the safety of the fresh fruit and vegetables produced in this state.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Craig Estes, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture & Rural Affairs
FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: SB1901 by Hinojosa (Relating to the safety of the fresh fruit and vegetables produced in this state.), As Introduced
Honorable Craig Estes, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Honorable Craig Estes, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture & Rural Affairs
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
SB1901 by Hinojosa (Relating to the safety of the fresh fruit and vegetables produced in this state.), As Introduced
SB1901 by Hinojosa (Relating to the safety of the fresh fruit and vegetables produced in this state.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would name the Department of Agriculture (TDA) as the lead agency in the coordination of food safety and require the agency to assist the fresh fruit and vegetable industries with food safety issues. The bill would also require TDA to coordinate, plan, and approve training and awareness programs for producers and packers of fresh fruits and vegetables. TDA estimates that implementing the provisions of this bill will require 1.0 FTE and additional costs totaling $87,524 in fiscal year 2010 and $79,524 in fiscal year 2011. Based on the LBB's analysis, implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing agency resources. The bill would take effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all members elected to each house; otherwise it would take effect September 1, 2009.
The bill would name the Department of Agriculture (TDA) as the lead agency in the coordination of food safety and require the agency to assist the fresh fruit and vegetable industries with food safety issues. The bill would also require TDA to coordinate, plan, and approve training and awareness programs for producers and packers of fresh fruits and vegetables.
TDA estimates that implementing the provisions of this bill will require 1.0 FTE and additional costs totaling $87,524 in fiscal year 2010 and $79,524 in fiscal year 2011. Based on the LBB's analysis, implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing agency resources.
The bill would take effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all members elected to each house; otherwise it would take effect September 1, 2009.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: 551 Department of Agriculture, 537 State Health Services, Department of
551 Department of Agriculture, 537 State Health Services, Department of
LBB Staff: JOB, SD, AH
JOB, SD, AH