LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 25, 2011 TO: Honorable Joe Straus, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2643 by Hamilton (Relating to safety standards for elevators, escalators, and related equipment.), As Passed 2nd House No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Occupations Code relating to safety standards for elevators, escalators, and related equipment. The bill would amend the Occupations Code relating to the eligibility requirements for licenses forcertain air conditioning and refrigeration contractors. The bill would repeal the following sections of the Occupations Code: Sections 1302.002(5-b) and (17); Section 1302.062; Section 1302.106; Section 1302.209; Sections 1302.257(c) and (d); Section 1302.261; Section 1302.502; Section 1302.506; and Section 1302.507. The bill would amend the Health and Safety code relating to the establishment and operation of perpetual care cemeteries by certain organized religious societies and sects in certain municipalities. Based on the analysis of the Department of Licensing and Regulation and the Higher EducationCoordinating Board, it is assumed that duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources. The bill would take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds majority vote in each house. If the bill does not receive a two-thirds vote in each house, the bill would take effect September 1, 2011. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:451 Department of Banking, 452 Department of Licensing and Regulation, 781 Higher Education Coordinating Board LBB Staff: JOB, AG, MW, CWS LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 25, 2011 TO: Honorable Joe Straus, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2643 by Hamilton (Relating to safety standards for elevators, escalators, and related equipment.), As Passed 2nd House TO: Honorable Joe Straus, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB2643 by Hamilton (Relating to safety standards for elevators, escalators, and related equipment.), As Passed 2nd House Honorable Joe Straus, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives Honorable Joe Straus, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB2643 by Hamilton (Relating to safety standards for elevators, escalators, and related equipment.), As Passed 2nd House HB2643 by Hamilton (Relating to safety standards for elevators, escalators, and related equipment.), As Passed 2nd House No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Occupations Code relating to safety standards for elevators, escalators, and related equipment. The bill would amend the Occupations Code relating to the eligibility requirements for licenses forcertain air conditioning and refrigeration contractors. The bill would repeal the following sections of the Occupations Code: Sections 1302.002(5-b) and (17); Section 1302.062; Section 1302.106; Section 1302.209; Sections 1302.257(c) and (d); Section 1302.261; Section 1302.502; Section 1302.506; and Section 1302.507. The bill would amend the Health and Safety code relating to the establishment and operation of perpetual care cemeteries by certain organized religious societies and sects in certain municipalities. Based on the analysis of the Department of Licensing and Regulation and the Higher EducationCoordinating Board, it is assumed that duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources. The bill would take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds majority vote in each house. If the bill does not receive a two-thirds vote in each house, the bill would take effect September 1, 2011. The bill would amend the Occupations Code relating to safety standards for elevators, escalators, and related equipment. The bill would amend the Occupations Code relating to the eligibility requirements for licenses forcertain air conditioning and refrigeration contractors. The bill would repeal the following sections of the Occupations Code: Sections 1302.002(5-b) and (17); Section 1302.062; Section 1302.106; Section 1302.209; Sections 1302.257(c) and (d); Section 1302.261; Section 1302.502; Section 1302.506; and Section 1302.507. The bill would amend the Health and Safety code relating to the establishment and operation of perpetual care cemeteries by certain organized religious societies and sects in certain municipalities. Based on the analysis of the Department of Licensing and Regulation and the Higher EducationCoordinating Board, it is assumed that duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources. The bill would take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds majority vote in each house. If the bill does not receive a two-thirds vote in each house, the bill would take effect September 1, 2011. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 451 Department of Banking, 452 Department of Licensing and Regulation, 781 Higher Education Coordinating Board 451 Department of Banking, 452 Department of Licensing and Regulation, 781 Higher Education Coordinating Board LBB Staff: JOB, AG, MW, CWS JOB, AG, MW, CWS