LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 88TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 17, 2023 TO: Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB2017 by Zaffirini (Relating to the regulation of hearing aids and the practices of audiology and the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. Based on the analysis of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources. Local Government ImpactNo significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: b > td > 452 Department of Licensing and Regulation LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, NPe, BFa LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 88TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 17, 2023 TO: Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB2017 by Zaffirini (Relating to the regulation of hearing aids and the practices of audiology and the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB2017 by Zaffirini (Relating to the regulation of hearing aids and the practices of audiology and the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments.), 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 SB2017 by Zaffirini (Relating to the regulation of hearing aids and the practices of audiology and the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments.), As Introduced SB2017 by Zaffirini (Relating to the regulation of hearing aids and the practices of audiology and the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. Based on the analysis of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, 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: b > td > 452 Department of Licensing and Regulation 452 Department of Licensing and Regulation LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, NPe, BFa JMc, NPe, BFa