LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 5, 2015 TO: Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB601 by West (Relating to the eligibility of Elite Rodeo Association World Championships for funding from the Major Events trust fund.), As Introduced The fiscal implications of the bill cannot be determined at this time. The fiscal impact would depend on the number and size of events covered under the bill. The bill would amend Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes, Article 5190.14, Section 5A, relating to the Major Events Trust Fund (METF) to add the Elite Rodeo Association World Championship as an eligible event and the Elite Rodeo Association as an eligible site selection organization.Eligibility for participation in the METF is limited to those events listed in statute, provided that the site selection organization selecting a site is also listed in statute. Adding an eligible event and site selection organization could potentially expand the number of events eligible to receive funding through the METF.The bill would take effect immediately upon receipt of a two-thirds majority vote of all members elected to each house. Otherwise, the bill would take effect on September 1, 2015. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:304 Comptroller of Public Accounts LBB Staff: UP, SZ, EP, LCO, CL LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 5, 2015 TO: Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB601 by West (Relating to the eligibility of Elite Rodeo Association World Championships for funding from the Major Events trust fund.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB601 by West (Relating to the eligibility of Elite Rodeo Association World Championships for funding from the Major Events trust fund.), 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 SB601 by West (Relating to the eligibility of Elite Rodeo Association World Championships for funding from the Major Events trust fund.), As Introduced SB601 by West (Relating to the eligibility of Elite Rodeo Association World Championships for funding from the Major Events trust fund.), As Introduced The fiscal implications of the bill cannot be determined at this time. The fiscal impact would depend on the number and size of events covered under the bill. The fiscal implications of the bill cannot be determined at this time. The fiscal impact would depend on the number and size of events covered under the bill. The bill would amend Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes, Article 5190.14, Section 5A, relating to the Major Events Trust Fund (METF) to add the Elite Rodeo Association World Championship as an eligible event and the Elite Rodeo Association as an eligible site selection organization.Eligibility for participation in the METF is limited to those events listed in statute, provided that the site selection organization selecting a site is also listed in statute. Adding an eligible event and site selection organization could potentially expand the number of events eligible to receive funding through the METF.The bill would take effect immediately upon receipt of a two-thirds majority vote of all members elected to each house. Otherwise, the bill would take effect on September 1, 2015. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts LBB Staff: UP, SZ, EP, LCO, CL UP, SZ, EP, LCO, CL