LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 15, 2011 TO: Honorable Larry Phillips, Chair, House Committee on Transportation FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2651 by Allen (Relating to the eligibility of visitors to use certain public transportation services for people with disabilities.), As Introduced No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Transportation Code to define provider as a public transportation provider that provides public transportation for people with disabilities, and services as public transportation services provided by a public transportation provider designed for people with disabilities. A provider would be required to determine if a person who seeks to use a providers services while visiting the providers service area is eligible within 48 hours after an individual provides the appropriate notice and required documentation. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: JOB, KJG, TP LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 15, 2011 TO: Honorable Larry Phillips, Chair, House Committee on Transportation FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2651 by Allen (Relating to the eligibility of visitors to use certain public transportation services for people with disabilities.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Larry Phillips, Chair, House Committee on Transportation FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB2651 by Allen (Relating to the eligibility of visitors to use certain public transportation services for people with disabilities.), As Introduced Honorable Larry Phillips, Chair, House Committee on Transportation Honorable Larry Phillips, Chair, House Committee on Transportation John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB2651 by Allen (Relating to the eligibility of visitors to use certain public transportation services for people with disabilities.), As Introduced HB2651 by Allen (Relating to the eligibility of visitors to use certain public transportation services for people with disabilities.), As Introduced No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Transportation Code to define provider as a public transportation provider that provides public transportation for people with disabilities, and services as public transportation services provided by a public transportation provider designed for people with disabilities. A provider would be required to determine if a person who seeks to use a providers services while visiting the providers service area is eligible within 48 hours after an individual provides the appropriate notice and required documentation. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: JOB, KJG, TP JOB, KJG, TP