LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION Revision 1 May 21, 2011 TO: Honorable Joseph Pickett, Chair, House Committee on Defense & Veterans' Affairs FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB34 by Zaffirini (Relating to the establishment and operation of the Texas Women Veterans Program.), As Engrossed Estimated Two-year Net Impact to General Revenue Related Funds for SB34, As Engrossed: a negative impact of ($185,220) through the biennium ending August 31, 2013. The bill would make no appropriation but could provide the legal basis for an appropriation of funds to implement the provisions of the bill.
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
Revision 1
May 21, 2011
Revision 1
Revision 1
TO: Honorable Joseph Pickett, Chair, House Committee on Defense & Veterans' Affairs FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB34 by Zaffirini (Relating to the establishment and operation of the Texas Women Veterans Program.), As Engrossed
TO: Honorable Joseph Pickett, Chair, House Committee on Defense & Veterans' Affairs
FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: SB34 by Zaffirini (Relating to the establishment and operation of the Texas Women Veterans Program.), As Engrossed
Honorable Joseph Pickett, Chair, House Committee on Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Honorable Joseph Pickett, Chair, House Committee on Defense & Veterans' Affairs
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
SB34 by Zaffirini (Relating to the establishment and operation of the Texas Women Veterans Program.), As Engrossed
SB34 by Zaffirini (Relating to the establishment and operation of the Texas Women Veterans Program.), As Engrossed
Estimated Two-year Net Impact to General Revenue Related Funds for SB34, As Engrossed: a negative impact of ($185,220) through the biennium ending August 31, 2013. The bill would make no appropriation but could provide the legal basis for an appropriation of funds to implement the provisions of the bill.
Estimated Two-year Net Impact to General Revenue Related Funds for SB34, As Engrossed: a negative impact of ($185,220) through the biennium ending August 31, 2013.
The bill would make no appropriation but could provide the legal basis for an appropriation of funds to implement the provisions of the bill.
General Revenue-Related Funds, Five-Year Impact: Fiscal Year Probable Net Positive/(Negative) Impact to General Revenue Related Funds 2012 ($93,474) 2013 ($91,746) 2014 ($91,746) 2015 ($91,746) 2016 ($91,746)
2012 ($93,474)
2013 ($91,746)
2014 ($91,746)
2015 ($91,746)
2016 ($91,746)
All Funds, Five-Year Impact: Fiscal Year Probable Savings/(Cost) fromGeneral Revenue Fund1 Change in Number of State Employees from FY 2009 2012 ($93,474) 1.0 2013 ($91,746) 1.0 2014 ($91,746) 1.0 2015 ($91,746) 1.0 2016 ($91,746) 1.0
Fiscal Year Probable Savings/(Cost) fromGeneral Revenue Fund1 Change in Number of State Employees from FY 2009 2012 ($93,474) 1.0 2013 ($91,746) 1.0 2014 ($91,746) 1.0 2015 ($91,746) 1.0 2016 ($91,746) 1.0
2012 ($93,474) 1.0
2013 ($91,746) 1.0
2014 ($91,746) 1.0
2015 ($91,746) 1.0
2016 ($91,746) 1.0
Fiscal Analysis
The bill would amend the Government Code and require the Texas Veterans Commission to establish the Texas Women Veterans Program to assist women veterans within the state attain equitable access to federal and state veterans benefits and services. In addition, the bill would require the executive director of the Texas Veterans Commission designate a women veterans coordinator.
Methodology
The Texas Veterans Commission indicates that it would require one additional staff member to fulfill the duties assigned as the women veterans coordinator and to administer the Texas Women Veterans Program at a salary cost of $46,296 each fiscal year out of the General Revenue Fund (GR) and $24,000 each fiscal year out of GR for travel related expenses. Benefits and retirement costs totaling $12,898 would be required each fiscal year out of GR and would be appropriated to the Employee Retirement System. A one-time cost of $2,700 in fiscal year 2012 out of GR would be needed for a computer, related software, desk, chair, display board, and other items. In addition, ongoing operating costs would also be required totaling $7,580 in fiscal year 2012 and $8,552 in fiscal year 2013 and beyond for items such as telephone services, other consumables, and printing services.
The Texas Veterans Commission indicates that it would require one additional staff member to fulfill the duties assigned as the women veterans coordinator and to administer the Texas Women Veterans Program at a salary cost of $46,296 each fiscal year out of the General Revenue Fund (GR) and $24,000 each fiscal year out of GR for travel related expenses. Benefits and retirement costs totaling $12,898 would be required each fiscal year out of GR and would be appropriated to the Employee Retirement System. A one-time cost of $2,700 in fiscal year 2012 out of GR would be needed for a computer, related software, desk, chair, display board, and other items. In addition, ongoing operating costs would also be required totaling $7,580 in fiscal year 2012 and $8,552 in fiscal year 2013 and beyond for items such as telephone services, other consumables, and printing services.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: 403 Veterans Commission
403 Veterans Commission
LBB Staff: JOB, KK, KM, JM
JOB, KK, KM, JM