LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 18, 2011 TO: Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, House Committee on Public Health FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB270 by Uresti (Relating to newborn hearing screenings.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend Chapter 47, Health and Safety Code, to require that newborn or infant hearing screenings be performed at certain birthing facilities unless the parent declines or the screening has already been completed. The bill would require certain reporting of initial and follow-up screening results that is currently authorized but not required. The bill would require that newborn hearing screening programs be supervised by a physician, physician's assistant, audiologist, or registered nurse in order to be certified. The bill would take effect September 1, 2011. The Department of State Health Services indicates a one-time cost related to system modifications for the new certification requirement. It is assumed that implementation of the bill could be accomplished using existing resources. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:538 Assistive and Rehabilitative Services, Department of, 537 State Health Services, Department of LBB Staff: JOB, KKR, CL, VJC, MB, NB
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
May 18, 2011
TO: Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, House Committee on Public Health FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB270 by Uresti (Relating to newborn hearing screenings.), As Engrossed
TO: Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, House Committee on Public Health
FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: SB270 by Uresti (Relating to newborn hearing screenings.), 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
SB270 by Uresti (Relating to newborn hearing screenings.), As Engrossed
SB270 by Uresti (Relating to newborn hearing screenings.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend Chapter 47, Health and Safety Code, to require that newborn or infant hearing screenings be performed at certain birthing facilities unless the parent declines or the screening has already been completed. The bill would require certain reporting of initial and follow-up screening results that is currently authorized but not required. The bill would require that newborn hearing screening programs be supervised by a physician, physician's assistant, audiologist, or registered nurse in order to be certified. The bill would take effect September 1, 2011. The Department of State Health Services indicates a one-time cost related to system modifications for the new certification requirement. It is assumed that implementation of the bill could be accomplished using existing resources.
The bill would amend Chapter 47, Health and Safety Code, to require that newborn or infant hearing screenings be performed at certain birthing facilities unless the parent declines or the screening has already been completed. The bill would require certain reporting of initial and follow-up screening results that is currently authorized but not required. The bill would require that newborn hearing screening programs be supervised by a physician, physician's assistant, audiologist, or registered nurse in order to be certified. The bill would take effect September 1, 2011.
The Department of State Health Services indicates a one-time cost related to system modifications for the new certification requirement. It is assumed that implementation
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: 538 Assistive and Rehabilitative Services, Department of, 537 State Health Services, Department of
538 Assistive and Rehabilitative Services, Department of, 537 State Health Services, Department of
LBB Staff: JOB, KKR, CL, VJC, MB, NB
JOB, KKR, CL, VJC, MB, NB