LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 15, 2013 TO: Honorable Robert Duncan, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SJR4 by Campbell (Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to a person's freedom of religion.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated, other than the cost of publication. The cost to the state for publication of the resolution is $108,921. The resolution would amend the Texas Constitution to prohibit the government from directly or indirectly imposing a burden on a person's or religious organization's freedom of religion. The resolution stipulates that unless the government proves it has a compelling governmental interest, the right to act or refuse to act in a manner motivated by a religious belief may not be burdened by the government. In circumstances where a compelling governmental interest exists, the resolution requires the government to use the least restrictive means to further that interest. It is anticipated that any costs to implement the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within existing resources. If the resolution is passed, the proposed constitutional amendment would be submitted to voters at an election to be held on November 5, 2013. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:302 Office of the Attorney General LBB Staff: UP, AG, SD, KJo
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
April 15, 2013
TO: Honorable Robert Duncan, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SJR4 by Campbell (Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to a person's freedom of religion.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Robert Duncan, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: SJR4 by Campbell (Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to a person's freedom of religion.), As Introduced
Honorable Robert Duncan, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
Honorable Robert Duncan, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
SJR4 by Campbell (Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to a person's freedom of religion.), As Introduced
SJR4 by Campbell (Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to a person's freedom of religion.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated, other than the cost of publication. The cost to the state for publication of the resolution is $108,921.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated, other than the cost of publication. The cost to the state for publication of the resolution is $108,921.
The cost to the state for publication of the resolution is $108,921.
The resolution would amend the Texas Constitution to prohibit the government from directly or indirectly imposing a burden on a person's or religious organization's freedom of religion. The resolution stipulates that unless the government proves it has a compelling governmental interest, the right to act or refuse to act in a manner motivated by a religious belief may not be burdened by the government. In circumstances where a compelling governmental interest exists, the resolution requires the government to use the least restrictive means to further that interest. It is anticipated that any costs to implement the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within existing resources. If the resolution is passed, the proposed constitutional amendment would be submitted to voters at an election to be held on November 5, 2013.
The resolution would amend the Texas Constitution to prohibit the government from directly or indirectly imposing a burden on a person's or religious organization's freedom of religion. The resolution stipulates that unless the government proves it has a compelling governmental interest, the right to act or refuse to act in a manner motivated by a religious belief may not be burdened by the government. In circumstances where a compelling governmental interest exists, the resolution requires the government to use the least restrictive means to further that interest.
It is anticipated that any costs to implement the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within existing resources. If the resolution is passed, the proposed constitutional amendment would be submitted to voters at an election to be held on November 5, 2013.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: 302 Office of the Attorney General
302 Office of the Attorney General
LBB Staff: UP, AG, SD, KJo
UP, AG, SD, KJo