OFFICE OF FISCAL ANALYSIS
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sSB-1083
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TRANSPORTATION CARBON BUDGET
FOR THE STATE.
Primary Analyst: PM 3/27/23
Contributing Analyst(s): MR
Reviewer: MM
OFA Fiscal Note
State Impact:
Agency Affected Fund-Effect FY 24 $ FY 25 $ Out Years
Department of
Transportation
TF - Cost None None See Below
Note: TF=Transportation Fund
Municipal Impact: None
Explanation
The bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to
establish, beginning in FY 31 and annually thereafter, a transportation
carbon budget that sets the maximum amount of greenhouse gas
emissions permitted from the transportation sector. Under the bill, DOT
must develop and submit implementing regulations to the Regulations
Review Committee by July 2028 and implement a public outreach plan
to inform relevant stakeholders. Given the extended time frames for
implementation, the bill is not expected to result in a cost during the
biennium; however, out year costs are expected to increase as described
below.
The Out Years
It is expected that DOT will incur additional costs beginning around
FY 28 as it drafts the implementing regulations and continuing through
at least FY 31 as the department begins to implement and oversee the
program. The magnitude of the cost, beyond DOT's existing expertise, 2023SB-01083-R000251-FN.DOCX Page 2 of 2
is expected to be equivalent to approximately two new full-time
positions or comparable consultant services.