LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 10, 2009 TO: Honorable Burt R. Solomons, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1695 by Turner, Sylvester (Relating to the requirement that electric utilities create and implement a plan for infrastructure improvement and maintenance.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. This bill would require the Public Utility Commission (PUC) to adopt new rules, review plans for infrastructure improvements and maintenance from electric utilities, and hold a hearing, if necessary. The PUC estimates that the duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources. Local Government Impact Though there could be some additional costs for reporting requirements, those costs are not anticipated to be significant. Source Agencies:473 Public Utility Commission of Texas LBB Staff: JOB, KJG, MW, ES, TP LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 10, 2009 TO: Honorable Burt R. Solomons, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1695 by Turner, Sylvester (Relating to the requirement that electric utilities create and implement a plan for infrastructure improvement and maintenance.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Burt R. Solomons, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB1695 by Turner, Sylvester (Relating to the requirement that electric utilities create and implement a plan for infrastructure improvement and maintenance.), As Introduced Honorable Burt R. Solomons, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs Honorable Burt R. Solomons, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB1695 by Turner, Sylvester (Relating to the requirement that electric utilities create and implement a plan for infrastructure improvement and maintenance.), As Introduced HB1695 by Turner, Sylvester (Relating to the requirement that electric utilities create and implement a plan for infrastructure improvement and maintenance.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. This bill would require the Public Utility Commission (PUC) to adopt new rules, review plans for infrastructure improvements and maintenance from electric utilities, and hold a hearing, if necessary. The PUC estimates that the duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources. Local Government Impact Though there could be some additional costs for reporting requirements, those costs are not anticipated to be significant. Source Agencies: 473 Public Utility Commission of Texas 473 Public Utility Commission of Texas LBB Staff: JOB, KJG, MW, ES, TP JOB, KJG, MW, ES, TP