LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 17, 2011 TO: Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, House Committee on Public Health FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB1360 by Harris (Relating to continuing education for physicians and nurses regarding the treatment of tick-borne diseases.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Occupations Code relating to continuing education for physicians and nurses regarding the treatment of tick-borne diseases. Based on the analysis of the Texas Medical Board and the Texas Board of Nursing, it is assumed that duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:507 Texas Board of Nursing, 503 Texas Medical Board LBB Staff: JOB, CL, NV LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 17, 2011 TO: Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, House Committee on Public Health FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB1360 by Harris (Relating to continuing education for physicians and nurses regarding the treatment of tick-borne diseases.), As Engrossed TO: Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, House Committee on Public Health FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB1360 by Harris (Relating to continuing education for physicians and nurses regarding the treatment of tick-borne diseases.), As Engrossed Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, House Committee on Public Health Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, House Committee on Public Health John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board SB1360 by Harris (Relating to continuing education for physicians and nurses regarding the treatment of tick-borne diseases.), As Engrossed SB1360 by Harris (Relating to continuing education for physicians and nurses regarding the treatment of tick-borne diseases.), 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 Occupations Code relating to continuing education for physicians and nurses regarding the treatment of tick-borne diseases. Based on the analysis of the Texas Medical Board and the Texas Board of Nursing, it is assumed that duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 507 Texas Board of Nursing, 503 Texas Medical Board 507 Texas Board of Nursing, 503 Texas Medical Board LBB Staff: JOB, CL, NV JOB, CL, NV