Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
FROM:
John McGeady, Assistant Director Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB463 by Springer (Relating to reciprocity agreements between air ambulance companies operating a subscription program.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend Chapter 773 of the Health and Safety Code to require air ambulance companies that operate a subscription program to enter into reciprocity agreements with all other air ambulance companies in the state that also operate a subscription program. DSHS has determined that the provisions of the bill could be implemented using existing resources. The bill would take effect September 1, 2019.
The federal Airline Deregulation Act (ADA) applies to and therefore preempts state law in price regulations of air transportation. See 49 U.S.C.A. § 41713 and Texas Attorney General Opinion No. GA-0684.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.