LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 78TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

May 20, 2003

TO:	Honorable Tom Craddick, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives
FROM:	John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB1937 by Gallego (Relating to designating September 11 as Texas First Responders Day and creating star of Texas awards for peace officers, firefighters, and emergency medical first responders who are killed or sustain serious or fatal injuries in the line of duty.), As Passed 2nd House

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Government Code to designate September 11 as Texas First Responders Day in honor of those who assist others in emergencies.

The bill would amend the Government Code to create Texas memorial medal of valor awards for peace officers, firefighters, and emergency medical first responders who are killed or sustain serious or fatal injuries in the line of duty.  Additionally, the bill would create three advisory committees to advise the Governor.  Members of the committees would receive no compensation for service on the committee or reimbursement for travel expenses incurred while conducting the business of the committee.

Local Government Impact

No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

405 Department of Public Safety

LBB Staff:

JK, SD, CL, VDS, AR