Honorable Robert Duncan, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Deputy Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB1243 by Carona (Relating to the provision of a preference in certain state construction contracts for contractors that provide health benefits to employees.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
This bill would provide that state agencies give preference to contractors that provide health benefits coverage to their employees. The Texas Building and Procurement Commission would need to revise agency rules, revise contract management guidelines, and revise other procurement forms developed by the agency. It is assumed that these additional duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within existing state resources.
The bill would take effect on September 1, 2005.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.