LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 5, 2015 TO: Honorable Joan Huffman, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1388 by Bohac (Relating to certain diseases or illnesses suffered by firefighters and emergency medical technicians.), As Engrossed No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Government Code relating to certain diseases or illnesses suffered by firefighters and emergency medical technicians. The bill would require a statement, to be included in the rebuttal, describing the evidence reviewed before making the determination that a cause not associated with the individual's services caused the disease or illness. The bill prescribes content requirements of a certain insurance carrier's notice of refusal to pay benefits under Section 409.021. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:326 Texas Emergency Services Retirement System LBB Staff: UP, AG, SD, EK, ESi, KFa
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
May 5, 2015
TO: Honorable Joan Huffman, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1388 by Bohac (Relating to certain diseases or illnesses suffered by firefighters and emergency medical technicians.), As Engrossed
TO: Honorable Joan Huffman, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB1388 by Bohac (Relating to certain diseases or illnesses suffered by firefighters and emergency medical technicians.), As Engrossed
Honorable Joan Huffman, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
Honorable Joan Huffman, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB1388 by Bohac (Relating to certain diseases or illnesses suffered by firefighters and emergency medical technicians.), As Engrossed
HB1388 by Bohac (Relating to certain diseases or illnesses suffered by firefighters and emergency medical technicians.), As Engrossed
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Government Code relating to certain diseases or illnesses suffered by firefighters and emergency medical technicians. The bill would require a statement, to be included in the rebuttal, describing the evidence reviewed before making the determination that a cause not associated with the individual's services caused the disease or illness. The bill prescribes content requirements of a certain insurance carrier's notice of refusal to pay benefits under Section 409.021.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: 326 Texas Emergency Services Retirement System
326 Texas Emergency Services Retirement System
LBB Staff: UP, AG, SD, EK, ESi, KFa
UP, AG, SD, EK, ESi, KFa