LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 4, 2017 TO: Honorable Kelly Hancock, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB451 by Moody (Relating to waiver of immunity in certain employment discrimination actions in connection with a workers' compensation claim.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Labor Code relating to waiver of immunity in certain employment discrimination actions in connection with a workers' compensation claim. The Office of the Attorney General anticipates any additional work resulting from the passage of the bill could be absorbed within current resources. The bill would take effect on September 1, 2017. Local Government Impact According to the Texas Municipal League, there will be an indeterminate fiscal impact on local governments as it is unknown how many claims will be filed. Source Agencies:302 Office of the Attorney General LBB Staff: UP, CL, NV, JSm, JGA
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
May 4, 2017
TO: Honorable Kelly Hancock, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB451 by Moody (Relating to waiver of immunity in certain employment discrimination actions in connection with a workers' compensation claim.), As Engrossed
TO: Honorable Kelly Hancock, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce
FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB451 by Moody (Relating to waiver of immunity in certain employment discrimination actions in connection with a workers' compensation claim.), As Engrossed
Honorable Kelly Hancock, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce
Honorable Kelly Hancock, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB451 by Moody (Relating to waiver of immunity in certain employment discrimination actions in connection with a workers' compensation claim.), As Engrossed
HB451 by Moody (Relating to waiver of immunity in certain employment discrimination actions in connection with a workers' compensation claim.), 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 Labor Code relating to waiver of immunity in certain employment discrimination actions in connection with a workers' compensation claim. The Office of the Attorney General anticipates any additional work resulting from the passage of the bill could be absorbed within current resources. The bill would take effect on September 1, 2017.
Local Government Impact
According to the Texas Municipal League, there will be an indeterminate fiscal impact on local governments as it is unknown how many claims will be filed.
Source Agencies: 302 Office of the Attorney General
302 Office of the Attorney General
LBB Staff: UP, CL, NV, JSm, JGA
UP, CL, NV, JSm, JGA