LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 5, 2009 TO: Honorable Robert Duncan, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB1656 by Wentworth (Relating to regulation of pari-mutuel racing.), As Introduced Estimated Two-year Net Impact to General Revenue Related Funds for SB1656, 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
May 5, 2009
TO: Honorable Robert Duncan, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB1656 by Wentworth (Relating to regulation of pari-mutuel racing.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Robert Duncan, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: SB1656 by Wentworth (Relating to regulation of pari-mutuel racing.), As Introduced
Honorable Robert Duncan, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
Honorable Robert Duncan, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
SB1656 by Wentworth (Relating to regulation of pari-mutuel racing.), As Introduced
SB1656 by Wentworth (Relating to regulation of pari-mutuel racing.), As Introduced
Estimated Two-year Net Impact to General Revenue Related Funds for SB1656, 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 SB1656, 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 Revenue (Loss) fromTexas Racing Comm Acct597 Probable Savings fromTexas Racing Comm Acct597 Change in Number of State Employees from FY 2009 2010 ($56,282) $56,282 (1.1) 2011 ($55,822) $55,822 (1.1) 2012 ($55,384) $55,384 (1.1) 2013 ($54,958) $54,958 (1.1) 2014 ($54,546) $54,546 (1.1)
Fiscal Year Probable Revenue (Loss) fromTexas Racing Comm Acct597 Probable Savings fromTexas Racing Comm Acct597 Change in Number of State Employees from FY 2009 2010 ($56,282) $56,282 (1.1) 2011 ($55,822) $55,822 (1.1) 2012 ($55,384) $55,384 (1.1) 2013 ($54,958) $54,958 (1.1) 2014 ($54,546) $54,546 (1.1)
2010 ($56,282) $56,282 (1.1)
2011 ($55,822) $55,822 (1.1)
2012 ($55,384) $55,384 (1.1)
2013 ($54,958) $54,958 (1.1)
2014 ($54,546) $54,546 (1.1)
Fiscal Analysis
The bill would amend the Texas Racing Act to remove certain occupational licenses and clarify the allocation of race dates. The bill would require the Texas Racing Commission (TRC) to adopt rules to implement the provisions of this bill. The bill would take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote in both houses of the Legislature. Otherwise, the bill would take effect on September 1, 2009.
The bill would amend the Texas Racing Act to remove certain occupational licenses and clarify the allocation of race dates. The bill would require the Texas Racing Commission (TRC) to adopt rules to implement the provisions of this bill.
The bill would take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote in both houses of the Legislature. Otherwise, the bill would take effect on September 1, 2009.
Methodology
Based on analysis provided by TRC, it is anticipated that the removal of certain occupational licenses will result in a decrease in revenue to the Texas Racing Commission Dedicated Account 597 from a decreased number of licensees. It is also anticipated that the decrease in licensees will result in a savings of 1.1 FTEs and the costs associated with these positions. Additionally, there would be a savings from the decreased number of fingerprint and criminal background checks for occupational licensees. Since the agency is required to cover its cost of operation, this analysis assumes that any decreased costs resulting from the implementation of the provisions of this bill would be offset with a decrease in fee-generated general revenue-dedicated funds.
Based on analysis provided by TRC, it is anticipated that the removal of certain occupational licenses will result in a decrease in revenue to the Texas Racing Commission Dedicated Account 597 from a decreased number of licensees. It is also anticipated that the decrease in licensees will result in a savings of 1.1 FTEs and the costs associated with these positions. Additionally, there would be a savings from the decreased number of fingerprint and criminal background checks for occupational licensees.
Since the agency is required to cover its cost of operation, this analysis assumes that any decreased costs resulting from the implementation of the provisions of this bill would be offset with a decrease in fee-generated general revenue-dedicated funds.
Technology
No technology impact is anticipated.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: 476 Racing Commission
476 Racing Commission
LBB Staff: JOB, KJG, MW, CH, JRO
JOB, KJG, MW, CH, JRO