LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 31, 2011 TO: Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, House Committee on Public Health FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB193 by Nelson (Relating to the regulation of the practice of nursing.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The Bill would amend the Occupations Code relating to the regulation of the practice of nursing and repeal Section 301.355 of the Occupations Code relating to applicable policies to nurses employed by medical and dental units. Based on the analysis of 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 significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:507 Texas Board of Nursing LBB Staff: JOB, CL, MW, CWS LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 31, 2011 TO: Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, House Committee on Public Health FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB193 by Nelson (Relating to the regulation of the practice of nursing.), As Engrossed TO: Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, House Committee on Public Health FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB193 by Nelson (Relating to the regulation of the practice of nursing.), 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 SB193 by Nelson (Relating to the regulation of the practice of nursing.), As Engrossed SB193 by Nelson (Relating to the regulation of the practice of nursing.), 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 the regulation of the practice of nursing and repeal Section 301.355 of the Occupations Code relating to applicable policies to nurses employed by medical and dental units. Based on the analysis of 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. The Bill would amend the Occupations Code relating to the regulation of the practice of nursing and repeal Section 301.355 of the Occupations Code relating to applicable policies to nurses employed by medical and dental units. Based on the analysis of 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 significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 507 Texas Board of Nursing 507 Texas Board of Nursing LBB Staff: JOB, CL, MW, CWS JOB, CL, MW, CWS