LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 88TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 28, 2023 TO: Honorable Brian Birdwell, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB874 by West (Relating to the eligibility of the certain cricket events for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program.), As Introduced The fiscal implications of the bill cannot be determined at this time. The fiscal impact would depend on the number and size of events covered under the bill. This bill would amend the Government Code to include certain events as eligible for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program (MERP). The bill would also amend statute to add certain organizations to the list of site selection organizations. The bill would add a stipulation for this event that it could receive MERP funding if a portion of the event takes place in another state or country or if the event is held multiple times per year.According to the Office of the Governor, the fiscal impact of the bill to the state cannot be determined without information from the event organizers' application. This includes the number of attendees and the duration of the event.According to the Comptroller's Office the fiscal implications of the bill cannot be determined. Local Government ImpactNo significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: b > td > 300 Trusteed Programs Within the Office of the Governor, 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, MOc, LCO, HGR, NV LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 88TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 28, 2023 TO: Honorable Brian Birdwell, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB874 by West (Relating to the eligibility of the certain cricket events for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Brian Birdwell, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB874 by West (Relating to the eligibility of the certain cricket events for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program.), As Introduced Honorable Brian Birdwell, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development Honorable Brian Birdwell, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board SB874 by West (Relating to the eligibility of the certain cricket events for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program.), As Introduced SB874 by West (Relating to the eligibility of the certain cricket events for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program.), As Introduced The fiscal implications of the bill cannot be determined at this time. The fiscal impact would depend on the number and size of events covered under the bill. The fiscal implications of the bill cannot be determined at this time. The fiscal impact would depend on the number and size of events covered under the bill. This bill would amend the Government Code to include certain events as eligible for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program (MERP). The bill would also amend statute to add certain organizations to the list of site selection organizations. The bill would add a stipulation for this event that it could receive MERP funding if a portion of the event takes place in another state or country or if the event is held multiple times per year.According to the Office of the Governor, the fiscal impact of the bill to the state cannot be determined without information from the event organizers' application. This includes the number of attendees and the duration of the event.According to the Comptroller's Office the fiscal implications of the bill cannot be determined. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: b > td > 300 Trusteed Programs Within the Office of the Governor, 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts 300 Trusteed Programs Within the Office of the Governor, 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, MOc, LCO, HGR, NV JMc, MOc, LCO, HGR, NV