LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 80TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

March 22, 2007

TO:	Honorable Helen Giddings, Chair, House Committee on Business & Industry
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB550 by Dukes (relating to the eligibility of certain victims of family violence for unemployment compensation.), Committee Report 1st House, Substituted

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Labor Code relating to the eligibility of certain victims of family violence for unemployment compensation.  Based on the analysis of the Texas Workforce Commission, it is assumed that no significant increase in payments for claims would be realized from the unemployment insurance (UI) fund and it is also assumed that any duties and responsiblities associated with the bill would be covered using existing resources.

The bill would take effect upon receiving a two-thirds majority vote in each house; otherwise, the bill would take effect September 1, 2007.

Local Government Impact

No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

320 Texas Workforce Commission

LBB Staff:

JOB, JRO, MW, NV