LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 5, 2011 TO: Honorable Ryan Guillen, Chair, House Committee on Culture, Recreation & Tourism FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB247 by Shapiro (Relating to the authority of the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission to participate in the establishment and operation of an affiliated nonprofit organization and provide grants.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would authorize the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission (Commission) to provide matching grants to assist in implementation of the Commission's goals and objectives. The bill would also authorize the Commission to participate in the establishment and operation of an affiliated nonprofit organization created to raise funds or provide services or other benefits to the Commission. The Commission indicated that the affiliated nonprofit would raise funds for the matching grants. It is anticipated that any additional costs associated with implementation of the legislation could be absorbed within existing resources. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:808 Historical Commission LBB Staff: JOB, KM, SD, KJG, MS, LCO LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 5, 2011 TO: Honorable Ryan Guillen, Chair, House Committee on Culture, Recreation & Tourism FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB247 by Shapiro (Relating to the authority of the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission to participate in the establishment and operation of an affiliated nonprofit organization and provide grants.), As Engrossed TO: Honorable Ryan Guillen, Chair, House Committee on Culture, Recreation & Tourism FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB247 by Shapiro (Relating to the authority of the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission to participate in the establishment and operation of an affiliated nonprofit organization and provide grants.), As Engrossed Honorable Ryan Guillen, Chair, House Committee on Culture, Recreation & Tourism Honorable Ryan Guillen, Chair, House Committee on Culture, Recreation & Tourism John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board SB247 by Shapiro (Relating to the authority of the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission to participate in the establishment and operation of an affiliated nonprofit organization and provide grants.), As Engrossed SB247 by Shapiro (Relating to the authority of the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission to participate in the establishment and operation of an affiliated nonprofit organization and provide grants.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would authorize the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission (Commission) to provide matching grants to assist in implementation of the Commission's goals and objectives. The bill would also authorize the Commission to participate in the establishment and operation of an affiliated nonprofit organization created to raise funds or provide services or other benefits to the Commission. The Commission indicated that the affiliated nonprofit would raise funds for the matching grants. It is anticipated that any additional costs associated with implementation of the legislation could be absorbed within existing resources. The bill would authorize the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission (Commission) to provide matching grants to assist in implementation of the Commission's goals and objectives. The bill would also authorize the Commission to participate in the establishment and operation of an affiliated nonprofit organization created to raise funds or provide services or other benefits to the Commission. The Commission indicated that the affiliated nonprofit would raise funds for the matching grants. It is anticipated that any additional costs associated with implementation of the legislation could be absorbed within existing resources. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 808 Historical Commission 808 Historical Commission LBB Staff: JOB, KM, SD, KJG, MS, LCO JOB, KM, SD, KJG, MS, LCO