LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 79TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

February 28, 2005

TO:	Honorable Dianne White Delisi, Chair, House Committee on Public Health
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Deputy Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB1298 by Rodriguez (Relating to requiring hepatitis C training for nurses and physician assistants.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The Board of Medical Examiners and Board of Nurse Examiners indicate that any costs could be absorbed within existing resources.

The bill would take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds majority vote in each house.  If the bill does not receive a two-thirds majority vote in each house, the bill would take effect September 1, 2005.

Local Government Impact

No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

503 Board of Medical Examiners, 507 Board of Nurse Examiners

LBB Staff:

JOB, CL, MW, RB