LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 14, 2011 TO: Honorable Jim Keffer, Chair, House Committee on Energy Resources FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1125 by Burnam (Relating to a study regarding the odorization of natural gas transported in gathering and transmission lines located in populated areas.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would require the Railroad Commission to complete an odorization study for natural gas transported by gathering and transmission pipelines in populated areas. The final report would be due on December 1, 2012. Costs associated with the study are not expected to be significant and are expected to be absorbed using existing agency resources. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:455 Railroad Commission LBB Staff: JOB, SZ, TL LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 14, 2011 TO: Honorable Jim Keffer, Chair, House Committee on Energy Resources FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1125 by Burnam (Relating to a study regarding the odorization of natural gas transported in gathering and transmission lines located in populated areas.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Jim Keffer, Chair, House Committee on Energy Resources FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB1125 by Burnam (Relating to a study regarding the odorization of natural gas transported in gathering and transmission lines located in populated areas.), 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 HB1125 by Burnam (Relating to a study regarding the odorization of natural gas transported in gathering and transmission lines located in populated areas.), As Introduced HB1125 by Burnam (Relating to a study regarding the odorization of natural gas transported in gathering and transmission lines located in populated areas.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would require the Railroad Commission to complete an odorization study for natural gas transported by gathering and transmission pipelines in populated areas. The final report would be due on December 1, 2012. Costs associated with the study are not expected to be significant and are expected to be absorbed using existing agency resources. The bill would require the Railroad Commission to complete an odorization study for natural gas transported by gathering and transmission pipelines in populated areas. The final report would be due on December 1, 2012. Costs associated with the study are not expected to be significant and are expected to be absorbed using existing agency resources. 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, SZ, TL JOB, SZ, TL