LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 11, 2013 TO: Honorable Allan Ritter, Chair, House Committee On Natural Resources FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1168 by Flynn (Relating to the exemption of dedicated cemetery property from drainage fees.), As Introduced No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Health and Safety Code to exempt all property of a dedicated cemetery from drainage fees. Local Government Impact There could be a negative fiscal impact to a local governmental entity for the exemption of drainage fee revenue; however, the amounts would vary depending on the number of dedicated cemeteries and the amount of the fees assessed and collected. Dallas and Harris counties reported no fiscal impact is anticipated. Harris County does not currently collect drainage fees. The City of Austin reported the city currently collects drainage fees from nine cemeteries for a total annual amount of $121,000. The City of Dallas reported the city currently collects drainage fees from 27 cemeteries for a total annual amount of $175,382. The citys affected departments current fiscal year budget is $44.6 million. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: UP, SZ, TP
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
March 11, 2013
TO: Honorable Allan Ritter, Chair, House Committee On Natural Resources FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1168 by Flynn (Relating to the exemption of dedicated cemetery property from drainage fees.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Allan Ritter, Chair, House Committee On Natural Resources
FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB1168 by Flynn (Relating to the exemption of dedicated cemetery property from drainage fees.), As Introduced
Honorable Allan Ritter, Chair, House Committee On Natural Resources
Honorable Allan Ritter, Chair, House Committee On Natural Resources
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB1168 by Flynn (Relating to the exemption of dedicated cemetery property from drainage fees.), As Introduced
HB1168 by Flynn (Relating to the exemption of dedicated cemetery property from drainage fees.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Health and Safety Code to exempt all property of a dedicated cemetery from drainage fees.
Local Government Impact
There could be a negative fiscal impact to a local governmental entity for the exemption of drainage fee revenue; however, the amounts would vary depending on the number of dedicated cemeteries and the amount of the fees assessed and collected. Dallas and Harris counties reported no fiscal impact is anticipated. Harris County does not currently collect drainage fees. The City of Austin reported the city currently collects drainage fees from nine cemeteries for a total annual amount of $121,000. The City of Dallas reported the city currently collects drainage fees from 27 cemeteries for a total annual amount of $175,382. The citys affected departments current fiscal year budget is $44.6 million.
Source Agencies:
LBB Staff: UP, SZ, TP
UP, SZ, TP