LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 8, 2015 TO: Honorable Charles Perry, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1919 by Phillips (Relating to the applicability of certain provisions concerning invasive species.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Parks and Wildlife Code to exempt certain water transfers undertaken by a political subdivision from certain regulations relating to importing, possessing, selling, or placing into public waters potentially harmful fish or shellfish. Based on information provided by the Parks and Wildlife Department, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished utilizing existing resources. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:802 Parks and Wildlife Department LBB Staff: UP, MWl, SZ LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 8, 2015 TO: Honorable Charles Perry, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1919 by Phillips (Relating to the applicability of certain provisions concerning invasive species.), As Engrossed TO: Honorable Charles Perry, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB1919 by Phillips (Relating to the applicability of certain provisions concerning invasive species.), As Engrossed Honorable Charles Perry, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs Honorable Charles Perry, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB1919 by Phillips (Relating to the applicability of certain provisions concerning invasive species.), As Engrossed HB1919 by Phillips (Relating to the applicability of certain provisions concerning invasive species.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Parks and Wildlife Code to exempt certain water transfers undertaken by a political subdivision from certain regulations relating to importing, possessing, selling, or placing into public waters potentially harmful fish or shellfish. Based on information provided by the Parks and Wildlife Department, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished utilizing existing resources. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 802 Parks and Wildlife Department 802 Parks and Wildlife Department LBB Staff: UP, MWl, SZ UP, MWl, SZ