Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB1244 by Carona (Relating to the regulation of investigations companies and the performance of investigative services.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Occupations Code to establish that a person or company involved in the act of maintaining or repairing a computer is not subject to the guidelines and provisions applicable to an investigations company. The bill would take effect immediately if it receives the necessary two-thirds vote of members elected to each house. If not receiving the required vote for immediate effect, the bill would take effect September 1, 2009. The Department of Public Safety indicates that implementing the provisions of the bill could be reasonably absorbed within current resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.