Honorable Four Price, Chair, House Committee on Public Health
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2403 by Thierry (Relating to a study concerning maternal mortality and morbidity in the state's African American population.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would require the Department of State Health Services to conduct a study concerning maternal mortality and morbidity in the state's African American population. Based on the LBB's analysis of the Department of State Health Services, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources. The bill would take effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If the bill does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, the bill would take effect September 1, 2017.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.