LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 24, 2009 TO: Honorable Kip Averitt, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB1688 by Hinojosa (Relating to performance standards for plumbing fixtures sold in this state.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would increase efficiency standards for plumbing fixtures sold for use in the state. The efficiency standards would correspond with the U. S. Environmental Protection Agencys WaterSense brand. Any costs to the Commission on Environmental Quality in implementing the provisions of the bill are not expected to be significant. Likewise, any revenue increases resulting from plumbing fixture fees paid by manufacturers as a result of the need to list new fixture models is not expected to be significant. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:582 Commission on Environmental Quality LBB Staff: JOB, SD, TL, TP
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
April 24, 2009
TO: Honorable Kip Averitt, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB1688 by Hinojosa (Relating to performance standards for plumbing fixtures sold in this state.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Kip Averitt, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources
FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: SB1688 by Hinojosa (Relating to performance standards for plumbing fixtures sold in this state.), As Introduced
Honorable Kip Averitt, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources
Honorable Kip Averitt, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
SB1688 by Hinojosa (Relating to performance standards for plumbing fixtures sold in this state.), As Introduced
SB1688 by Hinojosa (Relating to performance standards for plumbing fixtures sold in this state.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would increase efficiency standards for plumbing fixtures sold for use in the state. The efficiency standards would correspond with the U. S. Environmental Protection Agencys WaterSense brand. Any costs to the Commission on Environmental Quality in implementing the provisions of the bill are not expected to be significant. Likewise, any revenue increases resulting from plumbing fixture fees paid by manufacturers as a result of the need to list new fixture models is not expected to be significant.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: 582 Commission on Environmental Quality
582 Commission on Environmental Quality
LBB Staff: JOB, SD, TL, TP
JOB, SD, TL, TP