LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 17, 2009 TO: Honorable John Carona, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation & Homeland Security FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB17 by Nichols (Relating to the design, development, financing, construction, and operation of certain toll projects.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Transportation Code to revise existing laws relating to the valuation and development processes for certain toll projects under a comprehensive development agreement or other public-private partnership arrangement. The bill would require a local toll project entity to reimburse the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the use of state highway right-of-way or access under certain procedures established by the bill. Based on the analysis of the Texas Department of Transportation, it is assumed any costs or duties associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within existing resources. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:308 State Auditor's Office, 601 Department of Transportation LBB Staff: JOB, KJG, TG LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 17, 2009 TO: Honorable John Carona, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation & Homeland Security FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB17 by Nichols (Relating to the design, development, financing, construction, and operation of certain toll projects.), As Introduced TO: Honorable John Carona, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation & Homeland Security FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB17 by Nichols (Relating to the design, development, financing, construction, and operation of certain toll projects.), As Introduced Honorable John Carona, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation & Homeland Security Honorable John Carona, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation & Homeland Security John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board SB17 by Nichols (Relating to the design, development, financing, construction, and operation of certain toll projects.), As Introduced SB17 by Nichols (Relating to the design, development, financing, construction, and operation of certain toll projects.), 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 Transportation Code to revise existing laws relating to the valuation and development processes for certain toll projects under a comprehensive development agreement or other public-private partnership arrangement. The bill would require a local toll project entity to reimburse the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the use of state highway right-of-way or access under certain procedures established by the bill. Based on the analysis of the Texas Department of Transportation, it is assumed any costs or duties associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within existing resources. The bill would amend the Transportation Code to revise existing laws relating to the valuation and development processes for certain toll projects under a comprehensive development agreement or other public-private partnership arrangement. The bill would require a local toll project entity to reimburse the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the use of state highway right-of-way or access under certain procedures established by the bill. Based on the analysis of the Texas Department of Transportation, it is assumed any costs or duties associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within existing resources. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 308 State Auditor's Office, 601 Department of Transportation 308 State Auditor's Office, 601 Department of Transportation LBB Staff: JOB, KJG, TG JOB, KJG, TG