LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 10, 2015 TO: Honorable Byron Cook, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB63 by González, Mary (Relating to state collaboration with federally recognized Indian tribes.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Government Code by adding Chapter 471 to require state agencies to collaborate with federally recognized American Indian tribes and for the Governor, or his or her designee, to meet once a year with tribes. A sample of agencies including the Office of the Governor, the Secretary of State and the Department of Public Safety indicate that any costs associated with the bill could be absorbed within the agencies' existing resources. The bill would take effect immediately upon receiving two-thirds majority vote in each house. Otherwise the bill would take effect September 1, 2015. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:301 Office of the Governor, 307 Secretary of State, 405 Department of Public Safety LBB Staff: UP, AG, EP, LBe LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 10, 2015 TO: Honorable Byron Cook, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB63 by González, Mary (Relating to state collaboration with federally recognized Indian tribes.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Byron Cook, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB63 by González, Mary (Relating to state collaboration with federally recognized Indian tribes.), As Introduced Honorable Byron Cook, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs Honorable Byron Cook, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB63 by González, Mary (Relating to state collaboration with federally recognized Indian tribes.), As Introduced HB63 by González, Mary (Relating to state collaboration with federally recognized Indian tribes.), 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 by adding Chapter 471 to require state agencies to collaborate with federally recognized American Indian tribes and for the Governor, or his or her designee, to meet once a year with tribes. A sample of agencies including the Office of the Governor, the Secretary of State and the Department of Public Safety indicate that any costs associated with the bill could be absorbed within the agencies' existing resources. The bill would take effect immediately upon receiving two-thirds majority vote in each house. Otherwise the bill would take effect September 1, 2015. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 301 Office of the Governor, 307 Secretary of State, 405 Department of Public Safety 301 Office of the Governor, 307 Secretary of State, 405 Department of Public Safety LBB Staff: UP, AG, EP, LBe UP, AG, EP, LBe