LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 29, 2009 TO: Honorable Allan Ritter, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2667 by Ritter (Relating to performance standards for plumbing fixtures sold in this state.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would increase efficiency standards for plumbing fixtures sold for use in the state. The efficiency standards would correspond with the U. S. Environmental Protection Agencys WaterSense brand. Any costs to the Commission on Environmental Quality in implementing the provisions of the bill are not expected to be significant. Likewise, any revenue increases resulting from plumbing fixture fees paid by manufacturers as a result of the need to list new fixture models is not expected to be significant. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:582 Commission on Environmental Quality LBB Staff: JOB, WK, TL LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 29, 2009 TO: Honorable Allan Ritter, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2667 by Ritter (Relating to performance standards for plumbing fixtures sold in this state.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Allan Ritter, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB2667 by Ritter (Relating to performance standards for plumbing fixtures sold in this state.), As Introduced Honorable Allan Ritter, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources Honorable Allan Ritter, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB2667 by Ritter (Relating to performance standards for plumbing fixtures sold in this state.), As Introduced HB2667 by Ritter (Relating to performance standards for plumbing fixtures sold in this state.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would increase efficiency standards for plumbing fixtures sold for use in the state. The efficiency standards would correspond with the U. S. Environmental Protection Agencys WaterSense brand. Any costs to the Commission on Environmental Quality in implementing the provisions of the bill are not expected to be significant. Likewise, any revenue increases resulting from plumbing fixture fees paid by manufacturers as a result of the need to list new fixture models is not expected to be significant. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 582 Commission on Environmental Quality 582 Commission on Environmental Quality LBB Staff: JOB, WK, TL JOB, WK, TL