LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 78TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

May 18, 2003

TO:	Honorable Jaime Capelo, Chair, House Committee on Public Health
FROM:	John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	SB216 by Zaffirini (Relating to the disposal by a veterinarian of animal remains and associated medical waste.), As Engrossed

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would broaden the existing permit exemption for veterinarians to allow the disposal of animal remains and associated medical waste by burial or burning under certain conditions.

Local Government Impact

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

Source Agencies:

578 Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, 582 Commission on Environmental Quality

LBB Staff:

JK, EB, RT, TG