LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 26, 2017 TO: Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB303 by Watson (Relating to the continuation and functions of the Board of Law Examiners.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Government Code to extend the Board of Law Examiner's expiration date to September 1, 2029. The bill would allow the board to delegate routine decisions to the executive director and expand the training required of board members. The bill would allow the Supreme Court to establish fees and timelines governing the declaration of intention to study law and the bar examination application. Based on the analysis of the Office of Court Administration and the Sunset Advisory Commission, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:116 Sunset Advisory Commission, 212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council LBB Staff: UP, AG, MW, GDz, LBO
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
April 26, 2017
TO: Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB303 by Watson (Relating to the continuation and functions of the Board of Law Examiners.), As Engrossed
TO: Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: SB303 by Watson (Relating to the continuation and functions of the Board of Law Examiners.), As Engrossed
Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
SB303 by Watson (Relating to the continuation and functions of the Board of Law Examiners.), As Engrossed
SB303 by Watson (Relating to the continuation and functions of the Board of Law Examiners.), 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 Government Code to extend the Board of Law Examiner's expiration date to September 1, 2029. The bill would allow the board to delegate routine decisions to the executive director and expand the training required of board members. The bill would allow the Supreme Court to establish fees and timelines governing the declaration of intention to study law and the bar examination application. Based on the analysis of the Office of Court Administration and the Sunset Advisory Commission, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: 116 Sunset Advisory Commission, 212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council
116 Sunset Advisory Commission, 212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council
LBB Staff: UP, AG, MW, GDz, LBO
UP, AG, MW, GDz, LBO