Bill

SB 298

85(R) - 2017
Senate Finance
House Appropriations
Senate Finance
House Appropriations
Finance
Occupational Licensing

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa

Sponsor(s)

Charlie Geren

Bill Caption

Relating to the creation and funding of the Texas Forensic Science Commission operating account.

Fiscal Notes

From the Legislative Budget Board: SB 298 would have an impact of $0 through the biennium ending August 31, 2019.

Bill Analysis

SB 298 would create the Texas Forensic Science Commission operating account as an account in the general revenue fund. Money collected from the issuance and renewal of forensic analyst licenses would be deposited in the account for the purpose of the administration and enforcement by the commission for the collection of license fees.

Vote Recommendation Notes

This is a procedural bill that does not appear to have a connection to our liberty principles, therefore we remain neutral.