LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 11, 2013 TO: Honorable Rafael Anchia, Chair, House Committee on International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1286 by Johnson (Relating to the designation of a state trade representative.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Government Code to require the governor to designate a state trade representative in the office of the governor. The bill would require certain qualifications in order to be designated the state trade representative and would require certain duties of the state trade representative. The Office of the Governor estimates there would be a minimal cost associated with implementing the provisions of the bill. This bill would take effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of each house; if not, it will take effect on September 1, 2013. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:301 Office of the Governor LBB Staff: UP, KJo, EP, CK LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 11, 2013 TO: Honorable Rafael Anchia, Chair, House Committee on International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1286 by Johnson (Relating to the designation of a state trade representative.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Rafael Anchia, Chair, House Committee on International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB1286 by Johnson (Relating to the designation of a state trade representative.), As Introduced Honorable Rafael Anchia, Chair, House Committee on International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Honorable Rafael Anchia, Chair, House Committee on International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB1286 by Johnson (Relating to the designation of a state trade representative.), As Introduced HB1286 by Johnson (Relating to the designation of a state trade representative.), 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 Government Code to require the governor to designate a state trade representative in the office of the governor. The bill would require certain qualifications in order to be designated the state trade representative and would require certain duties of the state trade representative. The Office of the Governor estimates there would be a minimal cost associated with implementing the provisions of the bill. This bill would take effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of each house; if not, it will take effect on September 1, 2013. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 301 Office of the Governor 301 Office of the Governor LBB Staff: UP, KJo, EP, CK UP, KJo, EP, CK