LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 88TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 11, 2023 TO: Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB1781 by Hughes (Relating to health coverage for school district and open-enrollment charter school employees under interlocal contracts or the uniform group coverage program for active school employees.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. It is assumed that any costs associated with the bill could be absorbed using existing resources. Local Government ImpactLocal education agencies may choose to enter into an interlocal contract for group health insurance, which may result in additional costs associated with collaboration and procurement. Cost savings related to entering into an interlocal contract cannot be determined at this time. Source Agencies: b > td > 323 Teacher Retirement System, 454 Department of Insurance LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, NPe, ASA, MMo LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 88TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 11, 2023 TO: Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB1781 by Hughes (Relating to health coverage for school district and open-enrollment charter school employees under interlocal contracts or the uniform group coverage program for active school employees.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB1781 by Hughes (Relating to health coverage for school district and open-enrollment charter school employees under interlocal contracts or the uniform group coverage program for active school employees.), As Introduced Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board SB1781 by Hughes (Relating to health coverage for school district and open-enrollment charter school employees under interlocal contracts or the uniform group coverage program for active school employees.), As Introduced SB1781 by Hughes (Relating to health coverage for school district and open-enrollment charter school employees under interlocal contracts or the uniform group coverage program for active school employees.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. It is assumed that any costs associated with the bill could be absorbed using existing resources. Local Government Impact Local education agencies may choose to enter into an interlocal contract for group health insurance, which may result in additional costs associated with collaboration and procurement. Cost savings related to entering into an interlocal contract cannot be determined at this time. Source Agencies: b > td > 323 Teacher Retirement System, 454 Department of Insurance 323 Teacher Retirement System, 454 Department of Insurance LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, NPe, ASA, MMo JMc, NPe, ASA, MMo