LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 21, 2011 TO: Honorable Byron Cook, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2616 by Harless (Relating to the elimination of certain requirements for certain customer-specific communications contracts.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Utilities Code by eliminating the requirement that the commission approve certain customer specific contracts. The bill would require the PUC to adopt rules to implement the provisions of the bill. Based on the analysis of the Public Utility Commission it is assumed duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:473 Public Utility Commission of Texas LBB Staff: JOB, KJG, RAN LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 21, 2011 TO: Honorable Byron Cook, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2616 by Harless (Relating to the elimination of certain requirements for certain customer-specific communications contracts.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Byron Cook, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB2616 by Harless (Relating to the elimination of certain requirements for certain customer-specific communications contracts.), As Introduced Honorable Byron Cook, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs Honorable Byron Cook, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB2616 by Harless (Relating to the elimination of certain requirements for certain customer-specific communications contracts.), As Introduced HB2616 by Harless (Relating to the elimination of certain requirements for certain customer-specific communications contracts.), 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 Utilities Code by eliminating the requirement that the commission approve certain customer specific contracts. The bill would require the PUC to adopt rules to implement the provisions of the bill. Based on the analysis of the Public Utility Commission it is assumed duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources. The bill would amend the Utilities Code by eliminating the requirement that the commission approve certain customer specific contracts. The bill would require the PUC to adopt rules to implement the provisions of the bill. Based on the analysis of the Public Utility Commission it is assumed duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 473 Public Utility Commission of Texas 473 Public Utility Commission of Texas LBB Staff: JOB, KJG, RAN JOB, KJG, RAN