LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION February 22, 2009 TO: Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB202 by Shapleigh (Relating to provisional licensing of physicians to practice in underserved areas.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Occupations Code relating to the provisional licensing of physicians to practice in underserved areas. Based on the analysis of the Texas Medical Board, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources. This bill would take effect September 1, 2009. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:503 Texas Medical Board LBB Staff: JOB, CL, MW, NV LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION February 22, 2009 TO: Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB202 by Shapleigh (Relating to provisional licensing of physicians to practice in underserved areas.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB202 by Shapleigh (Relating to provisional licensing of physicians to practice in underserved areas.), As Introduced 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 SB202 by Shapleigh (Relating to provisional licensing of physicians to practice in underserved areas.), As Introduced SB202 by Shapleigh (Relating to provisional licensing of physicians to practice in underserved areas.), 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 Occupations Code relating to the provisional licensing of physicians to practice in underserved areas. Based on the analysis of the Texas Medical Board, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources. This bill would take effect September 1, 2009. This bill would take effect September 1, 2009. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 503 Texas Medical Board 503 Texas Medical Board LBB Staff: JOB, CL, MW, NV JOB, CL, MW, NV