LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 24, 2017 TO: Honorable Carol Alvarado, Chair, House Committee on Urban Affairs FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB3174 by Reynolds (Relating to an environmental report as part of a municipality's comprehensive plan for long-range development.), As Introduced No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Local Government Code requiring municipalities to conduct a comprehensive plan every five years. The bill would require an environmental evaluation report be part of the comprehensive plan.The bill would take effect September 1, 2017. Local Government Impact According to Texas Municipal League, the bill could have a significant fiscal impact on municipalities. The cost will vary by municipality. Most municipalities do not have the expertise on staff to perform the environmental evaluation so consultants will have to be hired to assist with the evaluation. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: UP, JGA, GG, BM LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 24, 2017 TO: Honorable Carol Alvarado, Chair, House Committee on Urban Affairs FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB3174 by Reynolds (Relating to an environmental report as part of a municipality's comprehensive plan for long-range development.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Carol Alvarado, Chair, House Committee on Urban Affairs FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB3174 by Reynolds (Relating to an environmental report as part of a municipality's comprehensive plan for long-range development.), As Introduced Honorable Carol Alvarado, Chair, House Committee on Urban Affairs Honorable Carol Alvarado, Chair, House Committee on Urban Affairs Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB3174 by Reynolds (Relating to an environmental report as part of a municipality's comprehensive plan for long-range development.), As Introduced HB3174 by Reynolds (Relating to an environmental report as part of a municipality's comprehensive plan for long-range development.), As Introduced No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Local Government Code requiring municipalities to conduct a comprehensive plan every five years. The bill would require an environmental evaluation report be part of the comprehensive plan.The bill would take effect September 1, 2017. Local Government Impact According to Texas Municipal League, the bill could have a significant fiscal impact on municipalities. The cost will vary by municipality. Most municipalities do not have the expertise on staff to perform the environmental evaluation so consultants will have to be hired to assist with the evaluation. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: UP, JGA, GG, BM UP, JGA, GG, BM