LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 15, 2017 TO: Honorable Carol Alvarado, Chair, House Committee on Urban Affairs FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB744 by Kolkhorst (Relating to a tree planting credit to offset tree mitigation fees imposed by a municipality.), As Engrossed No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Local Government Code to require a municipality that imposes a fee for tree removal must allow the person to apply for a credit for tree planting to offset the amount of the fee. The bill would take effect immediately if it receives two-thirds vote in each chamber; otherwise it would take effect September 1, 2017. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: UP, JGA, GG, BM LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 15, 2017 TO: Honorable Carol Alvarado, Chair, House Committee on Urban Affairs FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB744 by Kolkhorst (Relating to a tree planting credit to offset tree mitigation fees imposed by a municipality.), As Engrossed TO: Honorable Carol Alvarado, Chair, House Committee on Urban Affairs FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB744 by Kolkhorst (Relating to a tree planting credit to offset tree mitigation fees imposed by a municipality.), As Engrossed 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 SB744 by Kolkhorst (Relating to a tree planting credit to offset tree mitigation fees imposed by a municipality.), As Engrossed SB744 by Kolkhorst (Relating to a tree planting credit to offset tree mitigation fees imposed by a municipality.), As Engrossed No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Local Government Code to require a municipality that imposes a fee for tree removal must allow the person to apply for a credit for tree planting to offset the amount of the fee. The bill would take effect immediately if it receives two-thirds vote in each chamber; otherwise it would take effect September 1, 2017. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: UP, JGA, GG, BM UP, JGA, GG, BM