Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB476 by Nelson (Relating to staffing, overtime, and other employment protections for nurses.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would require that members of nurse staffing committees be relieved of work duties during committee meetings. It is assumed that any costs related to coverage of committee members' direct care duties at state operated hospitals can be absorbed within available resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
507 Texas Board of Nursing, 537 State Health Services, Department of