LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION February 25, 2013 TO: Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee On Health & Human Services FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB126 by Nelson (Relating to the creation of a mental health and substance abuse public reporting system.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Health and Safety Code as it relates to the creation of a mental health and substance abuse public reporting system. Under the provisions of the bill, the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) would be required to establish and maintain a public reporting system of performance and outcome measures related to community mental health and substance abuse services. Based on the analysis provided by DSHS, it is assumed that the provisions of the bill can be implemented within existing resources. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:537 State Health Services, Department of LBB Staff: UP, CL, CH, NB LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION February 25, 2013 TO: Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee On Health & Human Services FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB126 by Nelson (Relating to the creation of a mental health and substance abuse public reporting system.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee On Health & Human Services FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB126 by Nelson (Relating to the creation of a mental health and substance abuse public reporting system.), As Introduced Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee On Health & Human Services Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee On Health & Human Services Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board SB126 by Nelson (Relating to the creation of a mental health and substance abuse public reporting system.), As Introduced SB126 by Nelson (Relating to the creation of a mental health and substance abuse public reporting system.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Health and Safety Code as it relates to the creation of a mental health and substance abuse public reporting system. Under the provisions of the bill, the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) would be required to establish and maintain a public reporting system of performance and outcome measures related to community mental health and substance abuse services. Based on the analysis provided by DSHS, it is assumed that the provisions of the bill can be implemented within existing resources. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 537 State Health Services, Department of 537 State Health Services, Department of LBB Staff: UP, CL, CH, NB UP, CL, CH, NB