LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 15, 2015 TO: Honorable Kevin Eltife, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB3028 by Frullo (Relating to regulation of certain conduct by discount health care program operators, or concerning discount health care programs, that relates to prescription drugs or prescription drug benefits; authorizing administrative and civil penalties.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Insurance Code relating to regulation of certain conduct by discount health care program operators, or concerning discount health care programs, that relates to prescription drugs or prescription drug benefits; authorizing administrative and civil penalties.Based on information provided by the Texas Department of Insurance, Employees Retirement System, University of Texas System Administration, Texas A&M University System Administration, and the Teacher Retirement System, it is assumed that all duties and responsibilities necessary to implement the provisions of the bill could be accomplished utilizing existing staff and resources.The bill would take effect September 1, 2015. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:323 Teacher Retirement System, 327 Employees Retirement System, 454 Department of Insurance, 710 Texas A&M University System Administrative and General Offices, 720 The University of Texas System Administration LBB Staff: UP, CL, AG, ER, PFe, NHe LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 15, 2015 TO: Honorable Kevin Eltife, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB3028 by Frullo (Relating to regulation of certain conduct by discount health care program operators, or concerning discount health care programs, that relates to prescription drugs or prescription drug benefits; authorizing administrative and civil penalties.), As Engrossed TO: Honorable Kevin Eltife, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB3028 by Frullo (Relating to regulation of certain conduct by discount health care program operators, or concerning discount health care programs, that relates to prescription drugs or prescription drug benefits; authorizing administrative and civil penalties.), As Engrossed Honorable Kevin Eltife, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce Honorable Kevin Eltife, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB3028 by Frullo (Relating to regulation of certain conduct by discount health care program operators, or concerning discount health care programs, that relates to prescription drugs or prescription drug benefits; authorizing administrative and civil penalties.), As Engrossed HB3028 by Frullo (Relating to regulation of certain conduct by discount health care program operators, or concerning discount health care programs, that relates to prescription drugs or prescription drug benefits; authorizing administrative and civil penalties.), 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 regulation of certain conduct by discount health care program operators, or concerning discount health care programs, that relates to prescription drugs or prescription drug benefits; authorizing administrative and civil penalties.Based on information provided by the Texas Department of Insurance, Employees Retirement System, University of Texas System Administration, Texas A&M University System Administration, and the Teacher Retirement System, it is assumed that all duties and responsibilities necessary to implement the provisions of the bill could be accomplished utilizing existing staff and resources.The bill would take effect September 1, 2015. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 323 Teacher Retirement System, 327 Employees Retirement System, 454 Department of Insurance, 710 Texas A&M University System Administrative and General Offices, 720 The University of Texas System Administration 323 Teacher Retirement System, 327 Employees Retirement System, 454 Department of Insurance, 710 Texas A&M University System Administrative and General Offices, 720 The University of Texas System Administration LBB Staff: UP, CL, AG, ER, PFe, NHe UP, CL, AG, ER, PFe, NHe