LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 76th Regular Session March 26, 1999 TO: Honorable Steven Wolens, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs FROM: John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB1976 by Bosse (relating to the continuation and functions of the Commission on Human Rights), As Introduced ************************************************************************** * No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. * * * * The bill would make no appropriation but could provide the legal * * basis for an appropriation of funds to implement the provisions of * * the bill. * ************************************************************************** Local Government Impact Under the bill, local governments that employ fewer than 14 employees may be liable for up to $50,000 in nonpecuniary damages for employment discrimination. This fiscal note assumes that local governments do not regularly commit unlawful intentional employment practices. Therefore, no significant fiscal implication to local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: JK, BB, SD, SG