LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

May 9, 2009

TO:	Honorable Burt R. Solomons, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	SB1228 by Hinojosa (Relating to the jurisdiction of the State Office of Administrative Hearings in contested case hearings involving certain contract claims against the state.), As Engrossed

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend Section 2260 of the Government Code by waiving the right of a contractor to assert a claim when the contractor does not comply with the notice requirements defined in the bill. In addition, the bill would limit the jurisdiction over a claim brought by a contractor that is not in compliance with the notice requirements defined in the bill. The bill would require an administrative law judge to conduct a hearing to determine jurisdiction and issue a written decision on the motion of any party.

Based on the analysis of the State Office of Administrative Hearings, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources.

Local Government Impact

No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

360 State Office of Administrative Hearings

LBB Staff:

JOB, KJG, MW, ACa