LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 80TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 11, 2007

TO:	Honorable Robert Duncan, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	SB1582 by Van de Putte (Relating to payment of claims to pharmacies and pharmacists.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Insurance Code relating to the payment of claims to pharmacies and pharmacists.

Based on information provided by the Board of Pharmacy, it is assumed that costs related to the duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be covered by utilizing existing resources.

The bill would take effect September 1, 2007.

Local Government Impact

No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

515 Board of Pharmacy

LBB Staff:

JOB, KJG, AH