LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 3, 2015 TO: Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB1444 by Taylor, Larry (Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Civil Practice and Remedies code to repeal Section 75.0022(b) regarding limited liability of electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that it owns, occupies, and leases in counties with populations of four million or more. Based on the analysis of the Office of Court Administration and Public Utility Commission, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 473 Public Utility Commission of Texas LBB Staff: UP, SZ, MW, TB, AG, GDz LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 3, 2015 TO: Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB1444 by Taylor, Larry (Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB1444 by Taylor, Larry (Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases.), 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 SB1444 by Taylor, Larry (Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases.), As Introduced SB1444 by Taylor, Larry (Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases.), 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 Civil Practice and Remedies code to repeal Section 75.0022(b) regarding limited liability of electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that it owns, occupies, and leases in counties with populations of four million or more. Based on the analysis of the Office of Court Administration and Public Utility Commission, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 473 Public Utility Commission of Texas 212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 473 Public Utility Commission of Texas LBB Staff: UP, SZ, MW, TB, AG, GDz UP, SZ, MW, TB, AG, GDz