LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 18, 2017 TO: Honorable Four Price, Chair, House Committee on Public Health FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB970 by Cortez (Relating to the establishment of a state plan for Streptococcus pneumoniae education and prevention.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend Chapter 94A, Health and Safety Code, relating to the establishment of a state plan for Streptococcus pneumoniae education and prevention. The Department of State Health Services (DSHS) would be required to develop and update a state plan for Streptococcus pneumoniae education and prevention and update it at least every five years. The bill would require DSHS to seek input from stakeholder groups, including other health and human services agencies, the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) and the Employees Retirement System (ERS), in developing the plan. The plan is required to include health education, public awareness, and information on the agency's website about the prevention, treatment, and detection of diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae. Based on LBB's analysis of DSHS, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources. The bill would take effect September 1, 2017. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:323 Teacher Retirement System, 327 Employees Retirement System, 537 State Health Services, Department of LBB Staff: UP, KCA, EP, RD, KFa, CL, KKR
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
March 18, 2017
TO: Honorable Four Price, Chair, House Committee on Public Health FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB970 by Cortez (Relating to the establishment of a state plan for Streptococcus pneumoniae education and prevention.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Four Price, Chair, House Committee on Public Health
FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB970 by Cortez (Relating to the establishment of a state plan for Streptococcus pneumoniae education and prevention.), As Introduced
Honorable Four Price, Chair, House Committee on Public Health
Honorable Four Price, Chair, House Committee on Public Health
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB970 by Cortez (Relating to the establishment of a state plan for Streptococcus pneumoniae education and prevention.), As Introduced
HB970 by Cortez (Relating to the establishment of a state plan for Streptococcus pneumoniae education and prevention.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend Chapter 94A, Health and Safety Code, relating to the establishment of a state plan for Streptococcus pneumoniae education and prevention. The Department of State Health Services (DSHS) would be required to develop and update a state plan for Streptococcus pneumoniae education and prevention and update it at least every five years. The bill would require DSHS to seek input from stakeholder groups, including other health and human services agencies, the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) and the Employees Retirement System (ERS), in developing the plan. The plan is required to include health education, public awareness, and information on the agency's website about the prevention, treatment, and detection of diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae. Based on LBB's analysis of DSHS, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources. The bill would take effect September 1, 2017.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: 323 Teacher Retirement System, 327 Employees Retirement System, 537 State Health Services, Department of
323 Teacher Retirement System, 327 Employees Retirement System, 537 State Health Services, Department of
LBB Staff: UP, KCA, EP, RD, KFa, CL, KKR
UP, KCA, EP, RD, KFa, CL, KKR