Honorable Robert Nichols, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2216 by Coleman (Relating to information required of an applicant for a driver's license.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Transportation Code to prohibit the Department of Public Safety from including inquiries related to the diagnosis, treatment, or hospitalization for a psychiatric disorder on the driver license application.
It is assumed the costs associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within existing resources. The bill would take effect September 1, 2015.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.