LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 25, 2015 TO: Honorable Angie Chen Button, Chair, House Committee on Economic & Small Business Development FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1440 by Bell (Relating to the eligibility of Elite Rodeo Association World Championships for funding from the Major Events trust fund.), As Introduced The fiscal implications of the bill cannot be determined at this time. The fiscal impact would depend on the number and size of events covered under the bill. The bill would amend Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes, Article 5190.14, Section 5A, relating to the Major Events Trust Fund (METF) to add the Elite Rodeo Association World Championship as an eligible event and the Elite Rodeo Association as an eligible site selection organization.Eligibility for participation in the METF is limited to those events listed in statute, provided that the site selection organization selecting a site is also listed in statute. Adding an eligible event and site selection organization could potentially expand the number of events eligible to receive funding through the METF.The bill would take effect immediately upon receipt of a two-thirds majority vote of all members elected to each house. Otherwise, the bill would take effect on September 1, 2015. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:304 Comptroller of Public Accounts LBB Staff: UP, CL, EP, LCO LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 25, 2015 TO: Honorable Angie Chen Button, Chair, House Committee on Economic & Small Business Development FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1440 by Bell (Relating to the eligibility of Elite Rodeo Association World Championships for funding from the Major Events trust fund.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Angie Chen Button, Chair, House Committee on Economic & Small Business Development FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB1440 by Bell (Relating to the eligibility of Elite Rodeo Association World Championships for funding from the Major Events trust fund.), As Introduced Honorable Angie Chen Button, Chair, House Committee on Economic & Small Business Development Honorable Angie Chen Button, Chair, House Committee on Economic & Small Business Development Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB1440 by Bell (Relating to the eligibility of Elite Rodeo Association World Championships for funding from the Major Events trust fund.), As Introduced HB1440 by Bell (Relating to the eligibility of Elite Rodeo Association World Championships for funding from the Major Events trust fund.), As Introduced The fiscal implications of the bill cannot be determined at this time. The fiscal impact would depend on the number and size of events covered under the bill. The fiscal implications of the bill cannot be determined at this time. The fiscal impact would depend on the number and size of events covered under the bill. The bill would amend Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes, Article 5190.14, Section 5A, relating to the Major Events Trust Fund (METF) to add the Elite Rodeo Association World Championship as an eligible event and the Elite Rodeo Association as an eligible site selection organization.Eligibility for participation in the METF is limited to those events listed in statute, provided that the site selection organization selecting a site is also listed in statute. Adding an eligible event and site selection organization could potentially expand the number of events eligible to receive funding through the METF.The bill would take effect immediately upon receipt of a two-thirds majority vote of all members elected to each house. Otherwise, the bill would take effect on September 1, 2015. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts LBB Staff: UP, CL, EP, LCO UP, CL, EP, LCO