LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 9, 2017 TO: Honorable Joan Huffman, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB1246 by Rodríguez (Relating to the salary of a bailiff in El Paso County.), As Introduced No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Government Code to modify the compensation of bailiffs in El Paso County. Allows these positions to be funded from sources other than general revenue if approved by the commissioners court. Establishes that the salary shall be set consistent with other comparable positions in the County and approved by a majority vote of the El Paso Council of Judges. Provides that bailiffs appointed under Section 53.002(c) and who held that office on June 30, 2017 shall receive at least the same salary or compensation as they received on that date. Repeals certain restrictions on future salary increases for these positions.This bill would take effect September 1, 2017. Local Government Impact According to El Paso County, the fiscal impact of the bill would be positive however the amount cannot be determined. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: UP, AG, GG, GP LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 9, 2017 TO: Honorable Joan Huffman, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB1246 by Rodríguez (Relating to the salary of a bailiff in El Paso County.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Joan Huffman, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB1246 by Rodríguez (Relating to the salary of a bailiff in El Paso County.), As Introduced Honorable Joan Huffman, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs Honorable Joan Huffman, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board SB1246 by Rodríguez (Relating to the salary of a bailiff in El Paso County.), As Introduced SB1246 by Rodríguez (Relating to the salary of a bailiff in El Paso County.), As Introduced No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Government Code to modify the compensation of bailiffs in El Paso County. Allows these positions to be funded from sources other than general revenue if approved by the commissioners court. Establishes that the salary shall be set consistent with other comparable positions in the County and approved by a majority vote of the El Paso Council of Judges. Provides that bailiffs appointed under Section 53.002(c) and who held that office on June 30, 2017 shall receive at least the same salary or compensation as they received on that date. Repeals certain restrictions on future salary increases for these positions.This bill would take effect September 1, 2017. Local Government Impact According to El Paso County, the fiscal impact of the bill would be positive however the amount cannot be determined. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: UP, AG, GG, GP UP, AG, GG, GP