LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 88TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 16, 2023 TO: Honorable Greg Bonnen, Chair, House Committee on Appropriations FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB2230 by Canales (Relating to the determination of the sufficient balance of the economic stabilization fund for the purpose of allocating certain constitutional transfers of money to that fund and the state highway fund.), As Introduced No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated in the near term. Significant fiscal implications would begin in fiscal year 2036. The bill would amend Subchapter H (Allocation of Transfers to Economic Stabilization Fund and State Highway Fund), Chapter 316 (Appropriations) of the Government Code regarding the determination of the sufficient balance of the Economic Stabilization Fund (ESF) for the purpose of allocating constitutional transfers to that fund and to the State Highway Fund (SHF).The bill would repeal Section 316.092 (b), which would remove the expiration date of the section.The bill would repeal Section 316.093 (c) and (d), which would repeal the expiration date of the section and extend beyond fiscal 2035 the calculation of the sufficient balance of the ESF as it relates to the severance taxes transfer to the SHF and ESF. The repeal of Section 316.093 (c) would eliminate the cessation of transfers to the SHF after FY 2035, resulting in continuation of those transfers permanently.The repeal of Sec. 316.092(b) would have no revenue implications. The repeal of Sec. 316.093(c) would result in significant revenue gain to the SHF, and corresponding loss to the ESF, after fiscal year 2035.The bill would take effect September 1, 2023. Local Government ImpactNo fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: b > td > 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, KK, SD LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 88TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 16, 2023 TO: Honorable Greg Bonnen, Chair, House Committee on Appropriations FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB2230 by Canales (Relating to the determination of the sufficient balance of the economic stabilization fund for the purpose of allocating certain constitutional transfers of money to that fund and the state highway fund.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Greg Bonnen, Chair, House Committee on Appropriations FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB2230 by Canales (Relating to the determination of the sufficient balance of the economic stabilization fund for the purpose of allocating certain constitutional transfers of money to that fund and the state highway fund.), As Introduced Honorable Greg Bonnen, Chair, House Committee on Appropriations Honorable Greg Bonnen, Chair, House Committee on Appropriations Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB2230 by Canales (Relating to the determination of the sufficient balance of the economic stabilization fund for the purpose of allocating certain constitutional transfers of money to that fund and the state highway fund.), As Introduced HB2230 by Canales (Relating to the determination of the sufficient balance of the economic stabilization fund for the purpose of allocating certain constitutional transfers of money to that fund and the state highway fund.), As Introduced No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated in the near term. Significant fiscal implications would begin in fiscal year 2036. No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated in the near term. Significant fiscal implications would begin in fiscal year 2036. The bill would amend Subchapter H (Allocation of Transfers to Economic Stabilization Fund and State Highway Fund), Chapter 316 (Appropriations) of the Government Code regarding the determination of the sufficient balance of the Economic Stabilization Fund (ESF) for the purpose of allocating constitutional transfers to that fund and to the State Highway Fund (SHF).The bill would repeal Section 316.092 (b), which would remove the expiration date of the section.The bill would repeal Section 316.093 (c) and (d), which would repeal the expiration date of the section and extend beyond fiscal 2035 the calculation of the sufficient balance of the ESF as it relates to the severance taxes transfer to the SHF and ESF. The repeal of Section 316.093 (c) would eliminate the cessation of transfers to the SHF after FY 2035, resulting in continuation of those transfers permanently.The repeal of Sec. 316.092(b) would have no revenue implications. The repeal of Sec. 316.093(c) would result in significant revenue gain to the SHF, and corresponding loss to the ESF, after fiscal year 2035.The bill would take effect September 1, 2023. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: b > td > 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, KK, SD JMc, KK, SD