LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 6, 2009 TO: Honorable Allan Ritter, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB3541 by Lucio III (Relating to the colonia self-help program.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Water Code to: provide the Water Development Board (TWDB) the authority to determine the number of dwellings required in order to qualify for the Colonia Self-help Program; allow political subdivisions to qualify for funding under the Colonia Self-help Program; allow TWDB to make an advance of grant funds in certain circumstances; modify the requirements that must be met in order to qualify for the Colonia Self-help Program; and modify the requirements of what must be considered by TWDB in evaluating grant applications under the Colonia Self-help Program. TWDB indicates that any costs associated with the bill could be absorbed within the agency's existing resources. The bill would take effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all members elected to each house; otherwise it would take effect September 1, 2009. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:580 Water Development Board LBB Staff: JOB, AH, SD
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
April 6, 2009
TO: Honorable Allan Ritter, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB3541 by Lucio III (Relating to the colonia self-help program.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Allan Ritter, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources
FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB3541 by Lucio III (Relating to the colonia self-help program.), 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
HB3541 by Lucio III (Relating to the colonia self-help program.), As Introduced
HB3541 by Lucio III (Relating to the colonia self-help program.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Water Code to: provide the Water Development Board (TWDB) the authority to determine the number of dwellings required in order to qualify for the Colonia Self-help Program; allow political subdivisions to qualify for funding under the Colonia Self-help Program; allow TWDB to make an advance of grant funds in certain circumstances; modify the requirements that must be met in order to qualify for the Colonia Self-help Program; and modify the requirements of what must be considered by TWDB in evaluating grant applications under the Colonia Self-help Program. TWDB indicates that any costs associated with the bill could be absorbed within the agency's existing resources. The bill would take effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all members elected to each house; otherwise it would take effect September 1, 2009.
The bill would amend the Water Code to: provide the Water Development Board (TWDB) the authority to determine the number of dwellings required in order to qualify for the Colonia Self-help Program; allow political subdivisions to qualify for funding under the Colonia Self-help Program; allow TWDB to make an advance of grant funds in certain circumstances; modify the requirements that must be met in order to qualify for the Colonia Self-help Program; and modify the requirements of what must be considered by TWDB in evaluating grant applications under the Colonia Self-help Program.
TWDB indicates that any costs associated with the bill could be absorbed within the agency's existing resources.
The bill would take effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all members elected to each house; otherwise it would take effect September 1, 2009.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: 580 Water Development Board
580 Water Development Board
LBB Staff: JOB, AH, SD
JOB, AH, SD