LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 15, 2013 TO: Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Insurance FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB840 by Hancock (Relating to certain promotional practices not considered to be prohibited discrimination, rebates, or inducements in insurance.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Insurance Code relating to certain promotional practices not considered to be prohibited discrimination, rebates, or inducements in insurance. The bill would allow insurers to offer a promotional advertising item, educational item, or traditional courtesy commonly extended to consumers that is valued at $25 or less. Based on information provided by the Texas Department of Insurance, it is assumed that any costs associated with the implementation of this bill would be absorbed within existing staff and resources. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:454 Department of Insurance LBB Staff: UP, AG, RB, MW, ER, LXH LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 15, 2013 TO: Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Insurance FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB840 by Hancock (Relating to certain promotional practices not considered to be prohibited discrimination, rebates, or inducements in insurance.), As Engrossed TO: Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Insurance FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB840 by Hancock (Relating to certain promotional practices not considered to be prohibited discrimination, rebates, or inducements in insurance.), As Engrossed Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Insurance Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Insurance Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board SB840 by Hancock (Relating to certain promotional practices not considered to be prohibited discrimination, rebates, or inducements in insurance.), As Engrossed SB840 by Hancock (Relating to certain promotional practices not considered to be prohibited discrimination, rebates, or inducements in insurance.), 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 Insurance Code relating to certain promotional practices not considered to be prohibited discrimination, rebates, or inducements in insurance. The bill would allow insurers to offer a promotional advertising item, educational item, or traditional courtesy commonly extended to consumers that is valued at $25 or less. Based on information provided by the Texas Department of Insurance, it is assumed that any costs associated with the implementation of this bill would be absorbed within existing staff and resources. The bill would amend the Insurance Code relating to certain promotional practices not considered to be prohibited discrimination, rebates, or inducements in insurance. The bill would allow insurers to offer a promotional advertising item, educational item, or traditional courtesy commonly extended to consumers that is valued at $25 or less. Based on information provided by the Texas Department of Insurance, it is assumed that any costs associated with the implementation of this bill would be absorbed within existing staff and resources. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 454 Department of Insurance 454 Department of Insurance LBB Staff: UP, AG, RB, MW, ER, LXH UP, AG, RB, MW, ER, LXH