LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 29, 2009 TO: Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce 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 Engrossed 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, JRO, KJG, MW, ES, TP
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
April 29, 2009
TO: Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce 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 Engrossed
TO: Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce
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 Engrossed
Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce
Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce
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 Engrossed
HB1695 by Turner, Sylvester (Relating to the requirement that electric utilities create and implement a plan for infrastructure improvement and maintenance.), As Engrossed
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, JRO, KJG, MW, ES, TP
JOB, JRO, KJG, MW, ES, TP