LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 7, 2015 TO: Honorable Charles Schwertner, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB698 by King, Tracy O. (Relating to the regulation of the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend Chapter 402 of the Occupations Code to modify restrictions on persons who engage or offer to engage in the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments. The Department of State Health Services indicates that implementation of the bill could be accomplished within current 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, NB, WP, VJC, SS LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 7, 2015 TO: Honorable Charles Schwertner, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB698 by King, Tracy O. (Relating to the regulation of the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments.), As Engrossed TO: Honorable Charles Schwertner, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB698 by King, Tracy O. (Relating to the regulation of the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments.), As Engrossed Honorable Charles Schwertner, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Honorable Charles Schwertner, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB698 by King, Tracy O. (Relating to the regulation of the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments.), As Engrossed HB698 by King, Tracy O. (Relating to the regulation of the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend Chapter 402 of the Occupations Code to modify restrictions on persons who engage or offer to engage in the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments. The Department of State Health Services indicates that implementation of the bill could be accomplished within current 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, NB, WP, VJC, SS UP, NB, WP, VJC, SS