LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION January 31, 2017 TO: Honorable Joan Huffman, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB505 by Taylor, Van (Relating to restrictions on lobbyist expenditures from certain political contributions.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Government Code relating to the restrictions on lobbyists expenditures from certain political contributions. The Ethics Commission indicates that any costs associated with the bill could be absorbed within existing resources. The bill would take effect January 8, 2019. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:356 Texas Ethics Commission LBB Staff: UP, AG, NV, GGo LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION January 31, 2017 TO: Honorable Joan Huffman, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB505 by Taylor, Van (Relating to restrictions on lobbyist expenditures from certain political contributions.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Joan Huffman, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB505 by Taylor, Van (Relating to restrictions on lobbyist expenditures from certain political contributions.), 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 SB505 by Taylor, Van (Relating to restrictions on lobbyist expenditures from certain political contributions.), As Introduced SB505 by Taylor, Van (Relating to restrictions on lobbyist expenditures from certain political contributions.), 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 Government Code relating to the restrictions on lobbyists expenditures from certain political contributions. The Ethics Commission indicates that any costs associated with the bill could be absorbed within existing resources. The bill would take effect January 8, 2019. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 356 Texas Ethics Commission 356 Texas Ethics Commission LBB Staff: UP, AG, NV, GGo UP, AG, NV, GGo