LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 18, 2013 TO: Honorable John Carona, Chair, Senate Committee On Business & Commerce FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB617 by Carona (Relating to the regulation of energy efficiency professionals; providing penalties; authorizing a fee.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Occupations Code relating to defining and establishing requirements for the regulation of energy efficiency professionals by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). The bill would require the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation to establish rules, regulations, licensing requirements, and fees for the license. The bill would also allow the commission to impose an administrative penalty for violations and, along with the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), institute an action for an injunction or a civil penalty. Based on information provided by TDLR and the OAG, it is assumed that duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources. This analysis does not consider any potential revenue gains from penalty assessments. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:302 Office of the Attorney General, 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts, 452 Department of Licensing and Regulation LBB Staff: UP, RB, MW, CWS, KKR
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
March 18, 2013
TO: Honorable John Carona, Chair, Senate Committee On Business & Commerce FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB617 by Carona (Relating to the regulation of energy efficiency professionals; providing penalties; authorizing a fee.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable John Carona, Chair, Senate Committee On Business & Commerce
FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: SB617 by Carona (Relating to the regulation of energy efficiency professionals; providing penalties; authorizing a fee.), As Introduced
Honorable John Carona, Chair, Senate Committee On Business & Commerce
Honorable John Carona, Chair, Senate Committee On Business & Commerce
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
SB617 by Carona (Relating to the regulation of energy efficiency professionals; providing penalties; authorizing a fee.), As Introduced
SB617 by Carona (Relating to the regulation of energy efficiency professionals; providing penalties; authorizing a fee.), 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 Occupations Code relating to defining and establishing requirements for the regulation of energy efficiency professionals by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). The bill would require the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation to establish rules, regulations, licensing requirements, and fees for the license. The bill would also allow the commission to impose an administrative penalty for violations and, along with the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), institute an action for an injunction or a civil penalty. Based on information provided by TDLR and the OAG, it is assumed that duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources. This analysis does not consider any potential revenue gains from penalty assessments.
The bill would amend the Occupations Code relating to defining and establishing requirements for the regulation of energy efficiency professionals by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). The bill would require the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation to establish rules, regulations, licensing requirements, and fees for the license. The bill would also allow the commission to impose an administrative penalty for violations and, along with the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), institute an action for an injunction or a civil penalty.
Based on information provided by TDLR and the OAG, it is assumed that duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources. This analysis does not consider any potential revenue gains from penalty assessments.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: 302 Office of the Attorney General, 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts, 452 Department of Licensing and Regulation
302 Office of the Attorney General, 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts, 452 Department of Licensing and Regulation
LBB Staff: UP, RB, MW, CWS, KKR
UP, RB, MW, CWS, KKR