LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 6, 2015 TO: Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB100 by Hinojosa (Relating to the enterprise zone program.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Government Code to revise the definition of a qualified employee, a veteran, and a qualified business as they relate to an Enterprise Zone relating to the Texas Economic Development Bank. The bill would provide provisions for the nomination and administration of certain enterprise projects by the certain governing bodies. The bill would allow an enterprise project to be split into two half designations. The bill would also amend the Government Code and the Tax Code to remove the ability of an enterprise project to receive a tax credit and to revise certain requirements for an enterprise project to be eligible to receive a tax refund. The bill would take effect on September 1, 2015.The Office of Governor indicates the provisions of the bill could be implemented within existing resources. The Comptroller of Public Accounts indicates there would be a minimal cost associated with implementing the provisions of the bill. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:301 Office of the Governor, 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts LBB Staff: UP, SZ, EP, LBe LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 6, 2015 TO: Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB100 by Hinojosa (Relating to the enterprise zone program.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB100 by Hinojosa (Relating to the enterprise zone program.), As Introduced Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board SB100 by Hinojosa (Relating to the enterprise zone program.), As Introduced SB100 by Hinojosa (Relating to the enterprise zone program.), 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 to revise the definition of a qualified employee, a veteran, and a qualified business as they relate to an Enterprise Zone relating to the Texas Economic Development Bank. The bill would provide provisions for the nomination and administration of certain enterprise projects by the certain governing bodies. The bill would allow an enterprise project to be split into two half designations. The bill would also amend the Government Code and the Tax Code to remove the ability of an enterprise project to receive a tax credit and to revise certain requirements for an enterprise project to be eligible to receive a tax refund. The bill would take effect on September 1, 2015.The Office of Governor indicates the provisions of the bill could be implemented within existing resources. The Comptroller of Public Accounts indicates there would be a minimal cost associated with implementing the provisions of the bill. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 301 Office of the Governor, 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts 301 Office of the Governor, 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts LBB Staff: UP, SZ, EP, LBe UP, SZ, EP, LBe