LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 20, 2015 TO: Honorable Joe Straus, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1919 by Phillips (Relating to the applicability of certain provisions concerning invasive species.), As Passed 2nd House 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 20, 2015 TO: Honorable Joe Straus, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1919 by Phillips (Relating to the applicability of certain provisions concerning invasive species.), As Passed 2nd House TO: Honorable Joe Straus, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB1919 by Phillips (Relating to the applicability of certain provisions concerning invasive species.), As Passed 2nd House Honorable Joe Straus, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives Honorable Joe Straus, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives 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 Passed 2nd House HB1919 by Phillips (Relating to the applicability of certain provisions concerning invasive species.), As Passed 2nd House 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