LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 15, 2009 TO: Honorable Tommy Williams, Chair, Senate Committee on Administration FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2697 by Gutierrez (Relating to the licensing and regulation of plumbers.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Occupations Code relating to the licensing and regulation of plumbers including requiring certain licensees to operate under the supervision of a responsible master plumber. The bill would require the Board of Plumbing Examiners to issue orders to enforce the provisions of the bill. Based on analysis provided by the agency, any costs associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within existing resources. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:456 Board of Plumbing Examiners LBB Staff: JOB, MN, JRO, CH LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 15, 2009 TO: Honorable Tommy Williams, Chair, Senate Committee on Administration FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2697 by Gutierrez (Relating to the licensing and regulation of plumbers.), As Engrossed TO: Honorable Tommy Williams, Chair, Senate Committee on Administration FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB2697 by Gutierrez (Relating to the licensing and regulation of plumbers.), As Engrossed Honorable Tommy Williams, Chair, Senate Committee on Administration Honorable Tommy Williams, Chair, Senate Committee on Administration John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB2697 by Gutierrez (Relating to the licensing and regulation of plumbers.), As Engrossed HB2697 by Gutierrez (Relating to the licensing and regulation of plumbers.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Occupations Code relating to the licensing and regulation of plumbers including requiring certain licensees to operate under the supervision of a responsible master plumber. The bill would require the Board of Plumbing Examiners to issue orders to enforce the provisions of the bill. Based on analysis provided by the agency, any costs associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within existing resources. The bill would amend the Occupations Code relating to the licensing and regulation of plumbers including requiring certain licensees to operate under the supervision of a responsible master plumber. The bill would require the Board of Plumbing Examiners to issue orders to enforce the provisions of the bill. Based on analysis provided by the agency, any costs associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within existing resources. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 456 Board of Plumbing Examiners 456 Board of Plumbing Examiners LBB Staff: JOB, MN, JRO, CH JOB, MN, JRO, CH