LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 14, 2011 TO: Honorable John Carona, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB855 by Duncan (Relating to assistance provided by the Office of Public Utility Counsel to interested parties on certain electricity matters involving certificates of convenience and necessity.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Utilities Code by adding that the Office of Public Utility Counsel (OPUC) may advise interested parties on procedural matters related to proceedings before the commission on an application for a certificate of convenience and necessity. The bill would also require the Public Utility Commission to give notice of the application to OPUC. Based on the analysis of the Office of Public Utility Counsel and the Public Utility Commission, it is assumed that 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, 475 Office of Public Utility Counsel LBB Staff: JOB, AG, MW, RAN
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
March 14, 2011
TO: Honorable John Carona, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB855 by Duncan (Relating to assistance provided by the Office of Public Utility Counsel to interested parties on certain electricity matters involving certificates of convenience and necessity.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable John Carona, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce
FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: SB855 by Duncan (Relating to assistance provided by the Office of Public Utility Counsel to interested parties on certain electricity matters involving certificates of convenience and necessity.), As Introduced
Honorable John Carona, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce
Honorable John Carona, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
SB855 by Duncan (Relating to assistance provided by the Office of Public Utility Counsel to interested parties on certain electricity matters involving certificates of convenience and necessity.), As Introduced
SB855 by Duncan (Relating to assistance provided by the Office of Public Utility Counsel to interested parties on certain electricity matters involving certificates of convenience and necessity.), 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 adding that the Office of Public Utility Counsel (OPUC) may advise interested parties on procedural matters related to proceedings before the commission on an application for a certificate of convenience and necessity. The bill would also require the Public Utility Commission to give notice of the application to OPUC. Based on the analysis of the Office of Public Utility Counsel and the Public Utility Commission, it is assumed that 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, 475 Office of Public Utility Counsel
473 Public Utility Commission of Texas, 475 Office of Public Utility Counsel
LBB Staff: JOB, AG, MW, RAN
JOB, AG, MW, RAN