Honorable David Swinford, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1818 by Davis, Yvonne (Relating to an interim study concerning alcohol-related offenses, alcohol awareness, and treatment for alcohol dependency in this state.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would create the Alcohol Awareness Study Committee (committee) as an interim committee to study laws and regulations relating to alcohol-related offenses, alcohol awareness, and treatment for alcohol dependency, and recommend methods to decrease the incidence of alcohol abuse in Texas. The bill would require the committee to submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Governor by January 15, 2009. The bill would provide that reimbursement for committee member expenses are to be paid in equal amounts from accounts of the Senate and House.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.