Honorable Robert Duncan, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB1650 by Duncan (Relating to appeals in cases arising under the Federal Arbitration Act.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Civil Practice and Remedies Code relating to appeals in cases arising under the Federal Arbitration Act. The bill would clarify the times when a matter subject to the Federal Arbitration Act could be appealed to the court of appeals. To the extent the bill would amend the times matters can be appealed, the rules change is not anticipated to significantly increase the workload of the courts of appeals. The bill would take effect September 1, 2009.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council