LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 8, 2017 TO: Honorable Craig Estes, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2386 by Bailes (Relating to volunteer firefighter supervision of outdoor burning of waste consisting of plant growth.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Health and Safety Code to allow a volunteer firefighter, acting within the scope of their duties, to fulfill the requirement for providing supervision of the burning of waste consisting of trees, brush, grass, leaves, branch trimmings, or other plant growth at a site that is designated for consolidating burning of waste generated from specific residential properties; located in a county with a population of less than 50,000; and located outside of a municipality. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) estimates that implementing the provisions of this bill can be accomplished using existing resources. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:582 Commission on Environmental Quality LBB Staff: UP, SZ, MW, MSO
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
May 8, 2017
TO: Honorable Craig Estes, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2386 by Bailes (Relating to volunteer firefighter supervision of outdoor burning of waste consisting of plant growth.), As Engrossed
TO: Honorable Craig Estes, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development
FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB2386 by Bailes (Relating to volunteer firefighter supervision of outdoor burning of waste consisting of plant growth.), As Engrossed
Honorable Craig Estes, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development
Honorable Craig Estes, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB2386 by Bailes (Relating to volunteer firefighter supervision of outdoor burning of waste consisting of plant growth.), As Engrossed
HB2386 by Bailes (Relating to volunteer firefighter supervision of outdoor burning of waste consisting of plant growth.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Health and Safety Code to allow a volunteer firefighter, acting within the scope of their duties, to fulfill the requirement for providing supervision of the burning of waste consisting of trees, brush, grass, leaves, branch trimmings, or other plant growth at a site that is designated for consolidating burning of waste generated from specific residential properties; located in a county with a population of less than 50,000; and located outside of a municipality. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) estimates that implementing the provisions of this bill can be accomplished using existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: 582 Commission on Environmental Quality
582 Commission on Environmental Quality
LBB Staff: UP, SZ, MW, MSO
UP, SZ, MW, MSO