LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 30, 2009 TO: Honorable Edmund Kuempel, Chair, House Committee on Licensing & Administrative Procedures FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB3114 by Flores (Relating to continuing professional education requirements for land surveyors.), As Introduced Estimated Two-year Net Impact to General Revenue Related Funds for HB3114, As Introduced: an impact of $0 through the biennium ending August 31, 2011. The bill would make no appropriation but could provide the legal basis for an appropriation of funds to implement the provisions of the bill.
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
March 30, 2009
TO: Honorable Edmund Kuempel, Chair, House Committee on Licensing & Administrative Procedures FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB3114 by Flores (Relating to continuing professional education requirements for land surveyors.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Edmund Kuempel, Chair, House Committee on Licensing & Administrative Procedures
FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB3114 by Flores (Relating to continuing professional education requirements for land surveyors.), As Introduced
Honorable Edmund Kuempel, Chair, House Committee on Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Honorable Edmund Kuempel, Chair, House Committee on Licensing & Administrative Procedures
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB3114 by Flores (Relating to continuing professional education requirements for land surveyors.), As Introduced
HB3114 by Flores (Relating to continuing professional education requirements for land surveyors.), As Introduced
Estimated Two-year Net Impact to General Revenue Related Funds for HB3114, As Introduced: an impact of $0 through the biennium ending August 31, 2011. The bill would make no appropriation but could provide the legal basis for an appropriation of funds to implement the provisions of the bill.
Estimated Two-year Net Impact to General Revenue Related Funds for HB3114, As Introduced: an impact of $0 through the biennium ending August 31, 2011.
The bill would make no appropriation but could provide the legal basis for an appropriation of funds to implement the provisions of the bill.
General Revenue-Related Funds, Five-Year Impact: Fiscal Year Probable Net Positive/(Negative) Impact to General Revenue Related Funds 2010 $0 2011 $0 2012 $0 2013 $0 2014 $0
2010 $0
2011 $0
2012 $0
2013 $0
2014 $0
All Funds, Five-Year Impact: Fiscal Year Probable (Cost) fromGeneral Revenue Fund1 Probable Revenue Gain fromGeneral Revenue Fund1 Change in Number of State Employees from FY 2009 2010 ($20,786) $20,786 0.5 2011 ($19,286) $19,286 0.5 2012 ($19,286) $19,286 0.5 2013 ($19,286) $19,286 0.5 2014 ($19,286) $19,286 0.5
Fiscal Year Probable (Cost) fromGeneral Revenue Fund1 Probable Revenue Gain fromGeneral Revenue Fund1 Change in Number of State Employees from FY 2009 2010 ($20,786) $20,786 0.5 2011 ($19,286) $19,286 0.5 2012 ($19,286) $19,286 0.5 2013 ($19,286) $19,286 0.5 2014 ($19,286) $19,286 0.5
2010 ($20,786) $20,786 0.5
2011 ($19,286) $19,286 0.5
2012 ($19,286) $19,286 0.5
2013 ($19,286) $19,286 0.5
2014 ($19,286) $19,286 0.5
Fiscal Analysis
The bill would amend the Occupations Code relating to continuing professional education requirements for land surveyors. The bill amends the Professional Land Surveying Practices Act by increasing the number of continuing education hours that a registrant must get to renew their certificate to practice surveying from 8 to 16. The bill would take effect September 1, 2009.
The bill would amend the Occupations Code relating to continuing professional education requirements for land surveyors. The bill amends the Professional Land Surveying Practices Act by increasing the number of continuing education hours that a registrant must get to renew their certificate to practice surveying from 8 to 16.
The bill would take effect September 1, 2009.
Methodology
According to information provided by the Board of Professional Land Surveying, the agency's computer program would have to be programmed to track the increased number of hours. The agency estimates programming costs to be $4,000 in FY 2010. In addition, the agency estimates that one part- time employee would be needed to assist with data entry and filing. The agency estimates the total cost for implementation of the bill would be $24,786 in 2010 and $19,286 in 2011-14. Based on the analysis of the agency, it is assumed that the Board would adjust license fees to cover any additional costs associated with the implementation of this bill.
According to information provided by the Board of Professional Land Surveying, the agency's computer program would have to be programmed to track the increased number of hours. The agency estimates programming costs to be $4,000 in FY 2010. In addition, the agency estimates that one part- time employee would be needed to assist with data entry and filing. The agency estimates the total cost for implementation of the bill would be $24,786 in 2010 and $19,286 in 2011-14.
Based on the analysis of the agency, it is assumed that the Board would adjust license fees to cover any additional costs associated with the implementation of this bill.
Technology
The agency estimates a one-time programming cost of $4,000 for changes to the agency's computer system and $1,500 for a personal computer for the part-time employee.
The agency estimates a one-time programming cost of $4,000 for changes to the agency's computer system and $1,500 for a personal computer for the part-time employee.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: 464 Board of Professional Land Surveying
464 Board of Professional Land Surveying
LBB Staff: JOB, JRO, MW, NV
JOB, JRO, MW, NV