LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 10, 2009 TO: Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB35 by Zaffirini (Relating to mortality review for certain individuals who are developmentally disabled.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend Chapter 161, Human Resources Code, by adding Subchapter F, Mortality Review for Certain Individuals who are Developmentally Disabled. A mortality review team would be established for each mental retardation authority's catchment area to review the deaths of individuals with developmental disabilities who resided in or received services from a facility licensed, or agency operated by DADS, at the time of the individual's death. Members of review teams would not be entitled to compensation for serving on the team but would be entitled to reimbursement for travel. It is assumed any cost to implement provisions of the bill would be minimal and can be absorbed within available resources. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:539 Aging and Disability Services, Department of LBB Staff: JOB, CL, ML, LR
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
April 10, 2009
TO: Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB35 by Zaffirini (Relating to mortality review for certain individuals who are developmentally disabled.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: SB35 by Zaffirini (Relating to mortality review for certain individuals who are developmentally disabled.), 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
SB35 by Zaffirini (Relating to mortality review for certain individuals who are developmentally disabled.), As Introduced
SB35 by Zaffirini (Relating to mortality review for certain individuals who are developmentally disabled.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend Chapter 161, Human Resources Code, by adding Subchapter F, Mortality Review for Certain Individuals who are Developmentally Disabled. A mortality review team would be established for each mental retardation authority's catchment area to review the deaths of individuals with developmental disabilities who resided in or received services from a facility licensed, or agency operated by DADS, at the time of the individual's death. Members of review teams would not be entitled to compensation for serving on the team but would be entitled to reimbursement for travel. It is assumed any cost to implement provisions of the bill would be minimal and can be absorbed within available resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: 539 Aging and Disability Services, Department of
539 Aging and Disability Services, Department of
LBB Staff: JOB, CL, ML, LR
JOB, CL, ML, LR