Honorable Todd Hunter, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1083 by Elkins (Relating to mediation orders in certain arbitration proceedings.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Civil Practice and Remedies Code relating to mediation orders in certain arbitration proceedings. The bill would generally prohibit a court from ordering mediation in an action that is subject to the Federal Arbitration Act. To the extent the bill would amend court procedures in mediation matters, no affect on court workloads or fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would take immediate effect if the bill receives two-thirds the vote of all members. Otherwise, the bill would take effect September 1, 2009.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council