LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION February 27, 2009 TO: Honorable Robert Duncan, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB315 by Wentworth (Relating to the reapportionment of congressional districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Congressional Redistricting Commission.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. This bill would add a new chapter to Title 3 of the Government Code, relating to the reapportionment of congressional districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Congressional Redistricting Commission. The bill would establish the nine-member commission, eligibility and conflict of interest provisions for commission members, duties of the commission, and requirements for the redistricting plan. The bill would direct the Legislature to make an appropriation sufficient for the compensation and payment of expenses of the commission members and any staff employed by the commission. The bill would direct the Texas Legislative Council to provide the necessary technical staff and clerical services to the commission. Any additional fiscal impact could be absorbed within existing resources since the Legislative Council currently provides the same services to the legislature. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:103 Legislative Council LBB Staff: JOB, KJG, MS LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION February 27, 2009 TO: Honorable Robert Duncan, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB315 by Wentworth (Relating to the reapportionment of congressional districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Congressional Redistricting Commission.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Robert Duncan, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB315 by Wentworth (Relating to the reapportionment of congressional districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Congressional Redistricting Commission.), 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 SB315 by Wentworth (Relating to the reapportionment of congressional districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Congressional Redistricting Commission.), As Introduced SB315 by Wentworth (Relating to the reapportionment of congressional districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Congressional Redistricting Commission.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. This bill would add a new chapter to Title 3 of the Government Code, relating to the reapportionment of congressional districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Congressional Redistricting Commission. The bill would establish the nine-member commission, eligibility and conflict of interest provisions for commission members, duties of the commission, and requirements for the redistricting plan. The bill would direct the Legislature to make an appropriation sufficient for the compensation and payment of expenses of the commission members and any staff employed by the commission. The bill would direct the Texas Legislative Council to provide the necessary technical staff and clerical services to the commission. Any additional fiscal impact could be absorbed within existing resources since the Legislative Council currently provides the same services to the legislature. This bill would add a new chapter to Title 3 of the Government Code, relating to the reapportionment of congressional districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Congressional Redistricting Commission. The bill would establish the nine-member commission, eligibility and conflict of interest provisions for commission members, duties of the commission, and requirements for the redistricting plan. The bill would direct the Legislature to make an appropriation sufficient for the compensation and payment of expenses of the commission members and any staff employed by the commission. The bill would direct the Texas Legislative Council to provide the necessary technical staff and clerical services to the commission. Any additional fiscal impact could be absorbed within existing resources since the Legislative Council currently provides the same services to the legislature. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 103 Legislative Council 103 Legislative Council LBB Staff: JOB, KJG, MS JOB, KJG, MS