LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 30, 2009 TO: Honorable Jim Keffer, Chair, House Committee on Energy Resources FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB3555 by Bonnen (Relating to the status of liquefied natural gas marine terminals.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would exclude from gas utility status of a person operating a natural gas pipeline, a liquefied natural gas pipeline, or an underground storage facility. An entity would not be considered a gas utility if the person certifies to the Railroad Commission that the entity uses the pipeline or underground storage facility solely for specified activities. The Railroad Commission does not expect passage of the bill to result in significant changes to agency operations or workload. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:455 Railroad Commission LBB Staff: JOB, WK, TL LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 30, 2009 TO: Honorable Jim Keffer, Chair, House Committee on Energy Resources FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB3555 by Bonnen (Relating to the status of liquefied natural gas marine terminals.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Jim Keffer, Chair, House Committee on Energy Resources FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB3555 by Bonnen (Relating to the status of liquefied natural gas marine terminals.), As Introduced Honorable Jim Keffer, Chair, House Committee on Energy Resources Honorable Jim Keffer, Chair, House Committee on Energy Resources John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB3555 by Bonnen (Relating to the status of liquefied natural gas marine terminals.), As Introduced HB3555 by Bonnen (Relating to the status of liquefied natural gas marine terminals.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would exclude from gas utility status of a person operating a natural gas pipeline, a liquefied natural gas pipeline, or an underground storage facility. An entity would not be considered a gas utility if the person certifies to the Railroad Commission that the entity uses the pipeline or underground storage facility solely for specified activities. The Railroad Commission does not expect passage of the bill to result in significant changes to agency operations or workload. The bill would exclude from gas utility status of a person operating a natural gas pipeline, a liquefied natural gas pipeline, or an underground storage facility. An entity would not be considered a gas utility if the person certifies to the Railroad Commission that the entity uses the pipeline or underground storage facility solely for specified activities. The Railroad Commission does not expect passage of the bill to result in significant changes to agency operations or workload. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 455 Railroad Commission 455 Railroad Commission LBB Staff: JOB, WK, TL JOB, WK, TL